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    Master Zhou

    3.4 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveCantonese
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Fried beef noodles
    Sam T.

    I love this food court. For the most part everything is delicious and super cheap. Food: I only ordered the fried noodles here. It didn't taste as good as their competitors (but still good) next to them but their menu is a bit more gourmet looking. I will give them another shot. Perhaps buy to go for dinner. Service: Order at the counter and pick your order up. Not much service involved. The lady taking the order wasn't as cranky as some of the other eateries in this food court. Environment: Definitely for the older immigrant crowd looking for super cheap bites and willing to take an attitude on occasion. Price: $6...for a full meal.....freshly made....cheap! Food: 4 Service: 3 Environment: 3 Price: 5

    Chef Special Chow Fun
    Loretta C.

    Pretty awesome!! Each dish I have gotten was $6 or $6.50 (no extra tax) and the food fills up a whole to-go box! So far I have tried the Chef Special Fried Rice, X.O. Hot Sauce Seafood Fried Rice, Chef Special Chow Fun, and Seafood Pan Fried Noodle. The only downsides are that the parking lot is crowded and the food takes a while to come out, but the food is freshly made and so delicious. We usually snack on some and then bring the rest home for the next two or three meals! :D

    This is how 7 dollar seafood chow mein looks like.
    Ivy C.

    The food and service was okay, nothing about this place stood out from other restaurants that are also here, except for the fact that the food was not pricey! They messed up my order putting in beef instead of the seafood but they changed it when they notice they got it wrong. I ordered a seafood chow mein for $7 but it did not actually have seafood in it, lots of fried noodles, but very less toppings. Only like 4 small pieces of fish, some shrimp, gailan, carrot, no octopus or crab meat.

    Chef special fried rice ($6.50), house special fish filets ($6.50), french style chicken tender ($6.50)
    Maggie C.

    We picked up cheap food for dinner and honestly I didn't expect much. The food met my expectations. Chef special fried rice ($6.50): mixed with pork and small frozen shrimps, the fried rice was pretty bland. House special fish fillet ($6.50): tasted like frozen fish. French style chicken tender ($6.50): the best dish from all 3 dishes, but that doesn't say much. Located at the food court, Master Zhou service was slower than the other restaurants there. The dishes were served with steamed rice and clear soup. The steamed rice was dry. I threw away both the rice and soup. 2 stars!! Master Zhou is not yummylicious!!

    Austin L.

    I just order the prok. The taste is fine but is not cook weel down. I am afraid the animal parasiteras. I tried to talk to the staff but they just talked that is normal.

    Dunant H.

    I came here to grab dinner one night and decided to go with their special fried rice. The restaurant is inside of the food court for "the square" plaza. Out of the other places that exist in this food court I would say the fried rice I had here was pretty bland in comparison so I wouldn't even come back to try the rice. The one great thing though about Master Zhous though is their amazing prices and portions. If you just want some food in your system and are on a budget then this can be tough to beat. Yes there is much better food all around it but the prices are very low as you can see from the menu pictures and the portions are also huge. It is like a cheap meal you can have for dinner and also pack some for lunch the next day.

    Kim S.

    I love the beef noodle soup here! I usually go to Harlam's Kitchen but they are close on Wednesday's. This eatery caught my eye because it's the cleanest looking place in the food court. The prices are unbeatable! My beef noodle soup was only $5. No tax. It came with a light broth, fresh egg noodles, steamed bok choy and a few pieces of braised beef. They also have a homemade chili oil that paired perfectly with my soup.

    Korean style stir-fried rice cakes
    Judy O.

    CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP Did I mention that Master Zhou is super inexpensive? Well if that message didn't come through, let me say it again: the food hurr is delicious and it won't wreck your budget! Master Zhou is a new addition to the Garvey Square Shopping Center Food Court. They specialize in traditional Cantonese cuisine. These folks don't cook the food until you order it. Since my mom and I already stuffed our faces at another booth in the dining court, we only tried one dish: Korean style stir-fried rice cakes with seafood. I know, it's strange that we had a Korean entree from a Chinese eatery but this was essentially Chinese rice cakes (nian gao). I'm not entirely sure why they labeled it "Korean" because it was prepared Chinese style. Anyway, pondering aside, the rice cakes were sauteed with vegetables, shrimp, fish fillet, and scallops. The seafood offering was pretty generous considering that the dish only cost $6 (pre-taxes), and the portions were huge. The rice cakes were mildly flavored with soy sauce, which resulted in a savory and slightly sweet taste. The starch from the rice cakes helped thicken the sauce to produce a smooth coating--almost like satin. Although simple at first glance, this dish was actually quite complex. The rice cakes' silky exterior was also combined with a chewy texture that contrasted well with the thinly sliced vegetables and tender pieces of seafood. All of the ingredients were fresh and scrumptious. Furthermore, the rice cakes came straight from the wok so they were piping hot. There was a cloud of steam rising from the container when we were called to pick it up. Last but not least, there was legit "wok hay", a sign of proper and authentic Chinese cooking. Please reference this article for an elegant description of wok hay: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4759306 For six bucks, this dish was excellent and very filling! We chatted with the customers sitting next to us, who ordered some chicken chow fun from Master Zhou. They enjoyed their noodles and the serving size appeared to be consistent for all items. The kitchen looked clean (albeit, it is NEW) and the woman at the counter was nice and friendly. Everything on Master Zhou's menu hovers around the $6 mark. Incredibly affordable for good quality Chinese food. Cash only!

    Food: I've been going here since they've opened! And, ordered their Braised Beef Brisket frequently as it's one of my favorite dishes! However, they changed their brisket with Turnip to Dried Tofu Skin! Although I love Tofu Skin I was really DISAPPOINTED that they've added Broccoli to it as well. What comes to mind? Filler = Less Beef Brisket Order Placing: I've never had any problems with placing my orders before. But, the last couple of times that I've been there, they have given me something that I didn't order. 1st time I ordered Tomato Beef Stir Fried Spaghetti and got Stir Fried Udon with Pork. We always ordered Spaghetti. Today, I ordered Sauteed Chicken with Veggies and got ALL veggies, No Chicken. Obviously we didn't know this until we got home. Are they not paying attention since they've gotten more business??? Summary: Please remember your regular customers! Please don't start skimping on your quality and quantity of your dishes as this is why you have repeat customers.

    Master zhou
    Michael Z.

    I ordered the #11 which was the sausage & shrimp fried rice...it was okay; just a tad bit plain.

    Chef special fried rice for $6.50

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    Very good price for the giant portion they give. The food is above average, but the price is excellent!!!!

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    Tam's Noodle House - Congee

    Tam's Noodle House

    4.0(547 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Came back to Tam's Noodle House in San Gabriel with friends again and this visit definitely…read moreconfirmed why it's one of my favorite Hong Kong cafes in the area. This time we sat outside and ordered the salted egg yolk fried chicken wings again because they were way too good on the first visit. Happy to say they were still a solid 10/10. Crispy, flavorful, and coated perfectly in that rich salted egg yolk sauce. Easily one of the best versions around. The highlight of the meal was definitely the beef brisket with rice noodle rolls. The brisket was super tender and juicy, and the brown sauce was chef's kiss. Not too salty, not too sweet, just packed with flavor and perfect for soaking into the fresh rice noodles. The rice noodle rolls had that soft chewy bounce that tastes freshly made in house. Easily a 9/10 dish for me. We also tried the spicy minced pork rice with a fried egg on top. It was decent, but honestly not as good as versions I've had at other spots. Still flavorful, but not something I'd specifically come back for. Probably a 7/10. For dessert, we ordered the pineapple bun and the peanut butter French toast and both were absolute fire. The pineapple bun was soft and buttery while the French toast was rich, crispy, and perfectly indulgent. Definitely recommend saving room for dessert because both were 10/10 and worth ordering again. The ambiance is your typical Asian cafe, nothing fancy, but the flavors are truly authentic Cantonese. Service was amazing and very attentive. Noise level was moderate, so we had no problem having a normal conversation while enjoying our food. Parking is honestly still a mess in that plaza since so many restaurants share the lot. Street parking is available, but not much, so be prepared to circle around a bit. Overall, Tam's continues to deliver on authentic Hong Kong cafe comfort food and I'll definitely keep coming back.

    Tam's was a great discovery today. I love that it's not a…read morebig place, it feels very local and cozy. It's a great Hong Kong style place so the menu was very familiar and the prices are fair, I thought the portion size was a bit larger than typical so I was happy with what you get. The beef chow fun and beef curry was amazing!!! The won tons were not great but just better than average. All in all, I am excited to return and enjoy the atmosphere and good food with friendly staff.

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    Longten Cafe - Tofu & Mixed Vegetables (also has shrimp & fish)

    Longten Cafe

    4.0(310 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Longten has lunch specials so you know my dad and I are going to try this place out. And by try, I…read moremean come by at least once every two weeks. It's pretty close by but also the quality of food is pretty good for how inexpensive the lunch specials are. You have to pay for the drinks, but so far I haven't seem a limit on the refill (I typically refill only once though but I've also been able to take the drink togo). I would recommend getting the salt and pepper pork chop - my dad says this is literally better than most places we've gone to. I think they season the batter, which is how its so flavorful. We also typically get the eggplant, which comes in a huge plate and comes with rice. My dad likes their curry but I'm not super excited about it. Its good, but not exciting, if you know what I mean. Service is typically pretty good. They move around pretty quickly and food typically comes out pretty quickly too. I would spend about 50-60 dollars and its enough food to last two people maybe an additional 2 or 3 meals, especially since most dishes come with a dish of white rice. The rice isn't great, like it's kind of dry, but its free so no complaints here.

    This used to be one of my favorite Hong Kong-style cafes, but lately the food quality has gone…read moredownhill. My go-tos here are the kung pao chicken and the sweet and sour fish. The last few times I've ordered the kung pao chicken, it barely had any veggies. It used to come with a mix of colorful bell peppers, but now it's mostly onions. The sweet and sour fish used to be lightly battered and nice and meaty. On my last visit, it was heavily battered and you could barely taste the fish. I'm not sure if they changed chefs, but the difference in quality is definitely noticeable. It's disappointing because I really like the staff. They're always friendly and provide great service. I'm hoping the food goes back to how it used to be.

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    Henry's Cuisine - Very meaty lobster

    Henry's Cuisine

    3.9(909 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    A vibrant five foot lobster art installation greeted customers at the door. So cute I could almost…read moreeat it up. Its size should have alerted me to the offerings inside. Because once seated at the table, I spotted a staff member showing a live crab so big and rugged looking it could have been part of a prehistoric lineup. We whetted our appetite with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, and then the food started coming out. It was a veritable feast. One that put some of the wedding banquets I've attended to shame. Every dish was superb, but if I could only choose half, these would be my favorites: -Braised Morel and Chicken Soup -Salted Egg Fried Shrimp -Vietnamese Style Filet Mignon -Salted Fish, Chicken, and Tofu Hot Pot -Vietnamese Style Black Pepper Fried Fish with Basil -House Special Vietnamese style lobster with noodles The runners-up: -Szechuan Fried Free-Range Chicken (Bone-in) -some kind of pork chop -Lotus and Wood Ear Stir Fry -Choy Sum Stir Fry -Steamed Garlic Alaskan King Crab The Hong Kong egg waffle dessert didn't quite land for me, making it the lone outlier in an otherwise spectacular spread. It was my first time trying Morel mushroom soup and Salted egg fried shrimp, and I cannot get enough of them. I hope to visit again very soon!

    I know Henry's Cuisine has a strong following and plenty of glowing reviews, so this is simply my…read morepersonal experience after two visits. My first dinner here was actually quite positive. I came with a large group of 7 adults and 4 kids on a very busy night, with a crowd waiting outside the restaurant. Despite how packed it was, service moved steadily and dishes came out in a timely manner. Most of the food felt very homey -- the kind of comforting dishes that reminded me of meals my grandmother used to make. That first visit was pleasant enough that I decided to bring my dad back specifically to try their signature Vietnamese lobster dish. Unfortunately, the second visit turned out to be disappointing. We intentionally came for lunch to avoid the dinner rush and were seated within 5 minutes. The restaurant was only about 75% occupied. Drinks arrived quickly, and we ordered salt and pepper tiger shrimp, green beans, and the house special lobster with an extra order of e-mein noodles on the side. Our server briefly returned with a live lobster in a metal bowl, mumbled "4 pounds," and walked away. A few minutes later, the shrimp and green beans arrived along with rice. We ate, waited, and continued waiting. By the time we had completely finished the two dishes -- probably about 25 minutes later -- nobody had checked on us, updated us about the lobster dish, or even acknowledged the delay. We finally flagged down another staff member and asked for the check because at that point the lobster still had not arrived and we were ready to leave. We asked if the lobster could simply be removed from the bill, but were told it was already being prepared. Ironically, the lobster dish finally appeared moments later, the e-mein noodle followed a few minutes later. For what is marketed as their signature dish, the lobster itself was honestly not very memorable. The preparation with green onion and basil was interesting since it was our first time trying lobster this way, but neither the flavor nor the presentation justified the long wait (if that's what it was or just an oversight in the kitchen) or elevated expectations. What stood out more than the food was the lack of service and communication. Delays happen, especially at busy restaurants, but a quick check-in or update would have made a big difference. The restaurant also automatically adds a 12% service charge to the bill. While automatic gratuities are becoming more common, and in this case, I even added extra just to bring the tip up to 15%. With that expectation, there should also be a basic level of attentiveness and customer service. Overall, the food and service felt comparable to a typical Chinese comfort-food restaurant like Sam Woo, satisfying enough for a casual meal, but not particularly memorable considering the Michelin Guide recognition and pricing. Personally, the experience did not justify a return visit. I'd rather go to places like Lunasia or Kim Tar Seafood, where the overall experience feels more polished and consistent with the price point.

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    Henry's Cuisine - The famous gold painted crab shells. Martha Stewart would be proud.

    The famous gold painted crab shells. Martha Stewart would be proud.

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    House special lobster on top of yee noodles

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    Hong Kong Dim Sum House - 5. Spare Ribs in Garlic Sauce

    Hong Kong Dim Sum House

    4.5(606 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    This is our neighborhood go to dim sum place We always order…read moretake out. David is always very helpful and nice Everything is delicious. The Hargow are ginormous. If you like old school Cantonese dim sum, this is the place. They even make great bok tong gow. Alas no more wo gok

    *** Credit cards accepted - MasterCard or Visa only ***…read more Hong Kong Dim Sum House is a popular dim sum cafe in San Gabriel and they also have another location in South El Monte. Three key points: (1) there are no push carts here, (2) the space is quite small with only 6 tables - ideally suited for groups of 4 or fewer people, and (3) there is no restroom available. [Parking]: Hong Kong Dim Sum House shares the same plaza parking lot as other popular spots like Bopomofo Cafe and Golden Deli, so come before 10 AM if you want an excellent chance of finding an available parking spot. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are #1 Shrimp Har Gow, #6 Chicken Feet, #5 Spare Rib in Garlic Sauce, #3 Shrimp Shiu Mai, #31 Fried Sugar Cane Shrimp, #17 Shrimp Rice Roll, and #9 Steamed BBQ Pork Bun / #25 Baked BBQ Pork Bun. Tea = $1 per person. *** #1 Shrimp Har Gow ($7.70) & #3 Shrimp Shiu Mai ($7.70): All pieces were juicy and flavorful. #5 Spare Rib in Garlic Sauce ($7.70): A solid option with squash pieces. #6 Chicken Feet ($7.70): Amazing texture - the skin fell apart very easily. *** Overall the food was a bit expensive, but the quality was excellent and comparable to Lunasia. This is a great spot for people who don't care too much about certain amenities or somewhat hefty prices and simply want high-quality food (or consider the takeout option instead).

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    32. Baked BBQ Pork Pastry

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    Steam Fresh - Steam Bbq Pork Bun

    Steam Fresh

    4.4(72 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    We come here for the low price wonton noodles, steamed spareribs on steamed rice, and the beef rice…read morenoodle rolls. We also order their HK style lemon iced tea. It's pretty good here and they have complimentary refills! They're known for their rice noodle rolls here and you can order them, along with their small dim sum menu, all day long. The wonton noodles here were just $13.98! They come with 5 large wontons and vegetables over wonton noodles. I always recommend adding chili oil. The steamed spareribs on steamed rice have some bones, just like the ones you find at dim sum. But there's a lot of meat in the steamed rice bowl for a single person. Free parking in rear parking lot. Entrance at the front on Garvey Ave. They have 2 entrances in front now. Left door for to-go orders and right door for dine-in.

    Searched randomly in yelp and found this place and this was absolutely a great choice…read more Parking is at the back of the building which is shared with the other establishments. The staff are great, communication wise, it was a good service. They don't hover around your table. They let you eat in peace then check back every now and then. We ordered several dishes and each and every one of them were tasty. We came before lunch hour so not sure how busy this place gets. Are we going back? Absolutely! This is on my list to go especially for a weekend out.

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    Steam Fresh - Small kitchen and counter to place order

    Small kitchen and counter to place order

    Steam Fresh - Pork Siu Mai

    Pork Siu Mai

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