I am a huge fan of Asian fusion cuisine, so I was pretty excited to try SAMK after reading the…read morereviews online and their menu. I came in on a Sunday afternoon around 3pm, and my first impressions walking in was the interior is clean and pleasantly warm. I ordered the creamy mala seafood pasta since it was the most unique dish on the menu. Service was good but nothing special. Creamy mala seafood pasta, 2.5/5: The pasta was inoffensively average. There were some bites that were creamy and some bites that weren't. I honestly thought it could use more cream or butter to add some more richness. The pasta itself was al dente. There wasn't much flavor overall with the dish, and the mala was very mild (for reference, I can handle medium spice levels at other restaurants). The seafood quality was okay for the price. Overall, I thought the ambiance was really nice, but the pasta I ordered was average at best. Maybe I will give this place a 2nd chance and try something else.

We had a really good experience here, nice evening to sit outdoors despite loud Karaoke playing, it…read morewas still nice and we actually enjoyed it. Owners are so nice and cool, one is the chef and the other is a pastry chef. Atmosphere and vibes were nice in a Saturday evening, but food could be a bit better. It's fine for a casual dining but nothing really stood out to me except maybe the Kale salad that was good and never really had it that way before. Brother enjoyed his food and was happy with everything. With that said, we will still come back because the owners and atmosphere are still worth the trip. Maybe will try something else on the menu next time.

First time trying this place and we really enjoyed it. The food was flavorful and the portions were…read moregreat. Sherry was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. Very friendly and welcoming service!

Me and my homeboy come here Wednesday night, host sit us down very quickly. Very nice. Serene was…read moreour server, she very bubbly and cute, always smiling and helping us. We order Tsingtao beer and fish with sour soup. Very delicious. Soup taste very good, fish very fresh. Tea also amazing. The tea remind me of tea I drink in Taiwan many years ago. I ask if can buy some to take home, but unfortunately they do not sell. Very sad. Restaurant also very clean, very nice to look around. They even have koi pond! Very beautiful. I sit there looking at fish while drinking tea, very peaceful. Overall, very good restaurant. Service amazing, especially Serene. Food delicious, tea delicious, fish swimming around. What more you want? I will definitely come back. Maybe bring my other homeboy next time.

Such a cute spot! The Hideout Cafe has the perfect cozy vibe, and the little boba bear is seriously…read moreadorable It makes the whole experience even more fun! I also tried their new Peachy Burrata Salad and it was SO good! The creamy burrata paired with the sweet, fresh peach flavors was such a delicious combination. Definitely something different and worth trying! Cute atmosphere, yummy food, and the sweetest boba bear -- I'll definitely be back!

I wanted to like this place so bad because the music selection and the staff were so nice. But, the…read morefood was okay. Menu felt limited. It also came out late, so I finished eating by the time my friends meal came out. I was also waiting for him to get his food, and after a few minutes I began to eat so that it wouldn't get cold. It was only after that we were informed they had made the wrong plate. May try again.

I have been wanting to go to 88Q for the longest time. The food was good, but the service made the…read moreexperience a true 5/5. I can truly say with my heart that SoCal KBBQ really got the Bay Area beat. The waitlist showed 45m originally but we got in within 25ish. The meat quality was solid. I got Set B so I could try the LA galbi, which was made perfectly. I also liked the rib fingers. They were juicy and had good flavor. I'm simple though, so most of the time I just stuck with brisket. Overall, I'd probably give the food itself a 4/5. Nothing was bad by any means, it's solid and cant do wrong compared to other spots in the area. As for the service, our waitress, I think her name was Christine or Kristine? She was so attentive, friendly, professional, and just completely on top of everything. I was having a really crappy day after work and her enthusiasm really cheered me up. It's really the small attention to detail things that stood out. For example, I love rice paper and by the 2nd time I reordered and finished it, she was like, "more rice paper?" with a lil finger gun action. It's little things like this that make a difference and keep customers returning, so I hope the other staff members also have the same enthusiasm next time I'm back. I was constantly being checked on, my grill kept getting replaced, waters refilled, etc. You can tell this definitely isn't her first time working KBBQ. She just knew what she was doing and was always one step ahead. The service she provided was honestly better than what I've received at high end places like COTE in NYC or San Ho Won in SF, where I'm paying way more and you'd expect that level of service. They also have a couple things you don't see at every Korean BBQ place, like Korean chimichurri, mala seasoning, and cuts like flat iron (my fave) and pichana. I really liked the house samjang too. It had a lot of depth and worked well with the meat. Overall, I'd give the food a 4/5, but my waitress's service is what bumped the entire experience up to a 5/5 for me. I would definitely come back if I wanted AYCE, the food was solid. I really wish we had this level of service up in the Bay!! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. I can't wait to have the rib fingers with that samjang and chimichurri again!

We came on a Sunday night, and there was quite a wait already. Thankfully, you can put in a…read morereservation ahead of time remotely which many KBBQ do not offer and were seated quickly as soon as we arrived. We were a fairly large group, and they were accommodating (FYI, there is a 20% auto gratuity for large groups). Susie was our server, and she was AMAZINGLY attentive. Despite how busy she clearly was, our grills got changed so often, she frequently refilled our drinks and banchan, and often checked in on us if we needed anything else. The service is definitely one of the best in an AYCE KBBQ spot. The banchan were surprisingly really delicious as well! I think it means a lot when a place offers good quality side dishes which equates to every aspect of your meal will be great. It's an often overlooked aspect. The hot food and the meat selections were also great! The pricing and quality really makes sense. The food comes out super quick and fresh, so you are not waiting to make another round as your timer runs down. Also, keep that high-pressure sink in the women's restroom! I loved how strong it was, and it REALLY cleaned my hands!

This is the first Chinese bbq skewer place that I've eaten at. And I loved it! It's fun, tasty, and…read moreoverall, a lot cleaner dining experience than traditional kbbq or jbbq. Everything is cooked over heated charcoal so there's no flame or grimey grills. This results in significantly less smoke and a very low risk of overcooking/burning your meat. Each of the little skewers is heated slowly on a rotating bicycle chain that twirls the meat for even cooking. It's super fun to watch--dinner and a show! Haha. Another plus is that the meat comes in bite sized portions, so no struggling to remove a hunk of meat from the stick and no need for knives! In essence, adult finger food or tasting menu that allows you to try everything. GUI has incredible variety, including lots of exotic meats: chicken gizzard, chicken heart, chicken cartilage, frog, etc. I'm not that adventurous and prefer not to deal with bones, so I stuck with the classics: pork belly, chicken, and bacon wrapped mushroom. Even though GUI is known for their bbq, they also serve tasty side dishes like oysters and cucumber salad. The restaurant is located on the second level of an Asian strip mall just off the 60 freeway. Parking can be challenging during dinner hours so go early. Service is good and they kept the beers flowing. If you have a larger group, there are a few air conditioned private rooms that are nice and quiet. The staff were nice enough to store a birthday cake in their refrigerator in the back. They give a discount on your birthday but it has to be the exact day

We gave this place a try because it has a lot of great reviews on yelp! We visited on a Sunday…read moreevening and the wait was like about 10-15 minutes. After seated I could feel the heat from the grill next to me. I ordered a few items like Beef, Lamb, Beef tongue skewers, lamp soup, Dan Dan noodles and grilled oysters. We liked that we get it cook it on our own but sometimes I get worried if it's cooked well for eating. The Dan Dan noodle didn't have soup base but it tasted really good! The lamb soup was great too but it was too hot for the weather that day. I was looking forward for my grilled oysters but it was undercooked a little so we asked them to cook a little bit longer for us. Overall, I liked the experience and the price was decent. I wish the AC would be stronger or it was out that day... it was quite hard to enjoy bbq skewers when it's really hot. I think it would come back again when it's less hot!

Came to Garden Bistro for their weekend breakfast special and really enjoyed it. I'm always…read moreinterested in trying their weekend specials since they usually have something a little different from the regular menu, and this one didn't disappoint. For $17.50, the special comes with a French-style roast beef panini, shrimp and fish ball rice vermicelli in creamy chicken soup, plus hot coffee or tea. Honestly, it's a pretty good amount of food for breakfast. The roast beef panini was really good. The bread was nicely toasted, and the roast beef was tender and flavorful. Simple, but everything worked well together. The rice vermicelli was also better than I expected. I wasn't sure how I would feel about noodles in a creamy chicken soup for breakfast, but it actually worked! The soup was creamy and comforting without being too heavy, and there was a good amount of shrimp and fish ball to go with the noodles. I also have to mention the service. Everyone was friendly and attentive, and we were taken care of throughout the meal. Nothing felt rushed, which is always nice when you're trying to enjoy a relaxing weekend breakfast. Overall, good food, great service, and a nice weekend breakfast for $17.50. I like that Garden Bistro changes things up with these specials instead of offering the same thing every weekend. Definitely enjoyed this one and would come back again to see what they have next time.

We wanted to get dimsum but the wait was way too long. I remember Garden Bistro was always solid so…read morewe came here instead. Saturday afternoon maybe a 10 minute wait. Their menu is expansive. Portions are always hearty. I ordered 3 dishes knowing full well we wouldn't finish it. - lunch special bbq pork with two eggs over rice. I was actually impressed with the roast pork! It was flavorful and had a good chew. Not melt in your mouth soft but better than a lot of other places. Very good for under $17. - Singapore vermicelli noodles - had a nice curry kick. The noodle was very dry but that's how I like it. I love the shrimps, it was plump and juicy. The roast pork was flavorful. - margarita pizza - been meaning to try their western menu and thought pizza was a good start. The pizza was actually not too bad! It came out piping hot and fresh but the tomato sauce was cold. Weird. They probably spooned on the sauce and cheese after letting the dough cook first. The dough was really really good! I also got a red bean ice - not enough ice and not sweet enough. And I never complain about sweetness and most drinks are too sweet for me. My opinion still stands that Garden Bistro is a solid choice. Not mind blowing but good.

This place has been on my list for a while, we finally went and had lunch…read more The restaurant is an absolute vibe I love the decor it's vintage with a very welcoming atmosphere Customer service is fantastic We placed our orders and waited a bit everything was hot and fresh Portions are great food very flavor and delicious We truly enjoyed our time here I would definitely be back to try other items

Pretty disappointed. Saw the high yelp review, so came here with friends. Everyone got their…read moreorders, but I waited for half an hour for mine only for them to forget my order. They gave me traditional pad thai but I ordered the supreme. And there was a strand of hair in the pad thai. The only good thing about this place is the portion size. Otherwise, my overall experience here was not great.

Second time coming here for a birthday celebration. Food was delicious and service was ok. Overall…read moreexperience was neutral, felt like they were rushing everything. Lol Ambience is quiet and relaxed, but the rushed service just didn't match the mood. Glad the food hit the spot, but hopefully they let us breathe a bit more next time! Lol

My husband has been raving about this place every since his first visit, so I was super excited to…read moretry it. During our visit, we went with the Chef's Recommendation menu and also added mentaiko buttered scallops. I love the interior of this place. The service was also impeccable. Braised Beef Tongue - Practically melts in your mouth Wagyu Carppacio - This dish had so many textures to it. You have the raw beef carpaccio, the salad with sauce on top adds flavor to it, and finally it has the Lays chips on top to give it some crunchy texture. Japanese Wagyu Sukiyaki - My favorite thing from this evening. They do such a great show of preparing this for you and you get a dipping plate with a raw egg to get all the flavors in this. The sukiyaki sauce in the bowl was super flavorful and strong. Wagyu Short Rib - This definitely tastes better using the spices they give for your meal. It's more on the lean side so it was very easy to eat iWagyu Prime Short Rib - This has a little bit more fat and on the chewier side when ate plain. But with the dipping spices, it definitely brings out the saltiness the meat needs Wagyu Bibimbap - The staff will mix this in front of you and make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed so you can get a little bit of seaweed, wagyu, sauce, and rice in every bite. Of course by the time we got to this, we were way too full so I only got a few bites in before I had to call it and to-go the rest. Mentaiko Buttered Scallops - This was amazingly creamy. However I did make a mistake by adding this to the chef's recommendation. The Chef's Recommendation is curated where everything compliments each other. The mentaiko buttered scallops had their usual strong salty taste and super creamy due to the butter, but it was too strong when added to the Chef's Recommendation that I could barely eat it during the meal. Our next return, I will go with just the chef's recommendation to avoid messing up the balance. But the chef's recommendation was curated very well if you're not sure what to get! The bibimbap and sukiyaki were the chef's kiss

IDK what happened but they completely revamped and finally went back to being the OG of kbbq in…read moreRowland Heights. My husband and I have been coming here since 2015. We ate here after our wedding in 2021, however after that they lost its touch. After our visit on Sunday we were really happy to see it thriving again. The meats and side dishes were perfect. J.J was awesome though out our entire service. Can't wait to come back!

Had such a great experience thanks to Gio and Joseph! They provided amazing service, were super…read morefriendly and attentive, and made sure everything was taken care of. You can tell they genuinely care about making sure their customers have a great experience. Definitely recommend!

We ordered the sweet and sour pork, pork pan-fried crispy noodles, West Lake beef soup, and a…read morestir-fried eggplant dish. Overall, the food was excellent, even my Asian parents, who can be pretty critical when it comes to Chinese food, gave most dishes high marks. The crispy noodles had great texture, the West Lake beef soup was comforting and flavorful, and the eggplant portions were generous. The service was what I'd describe as classic Chinese restaurant service. The waitress came across as a little rushed and occasionally seemed slightly annoyed, but she was still attentive and accommodated everything we asked for without any issues. Our food came out at a reasonable pace, and we never felt forgotten or had to chase anyone down. The atmosphere had its own unique charm. The restaurant was playing early-2000s hip-hop while a Chinese gangster drama played on the TV, which made for an unexpectedly entertaining backdrop. The restroom was also clean, which is always appreciated. My only real criticism is the sweet and sour pork. The batter itself was crispy and well executed, but too many of the pieces were mostly breading wrapped around bone with very little meat. It was the one dish I probably wouldn't order again. Even with that one miss, everything else was strong enough that we left very satisfied.

Tried the beef chow mein, beef brisket and tripe combo for appetizer, and typhoon garlic spare…read moreribs. The beef chow mein was good-- while it was lacking some wok hay, the noodles were fried to perfection. Flavor was lacking as well. The beef brisket was tender and the flavor was there but it was slightly tangy/sour-- on the border of doing bad? I've never had this dish taste sour. The typhoon ribs were filled with fried garlic and the ribs came out hot and crispy! I recommend this dish if you like salt and pepper shrimp/chicken-- this is a fun alrernative Service was better than the avg Chinese restaurant. We were 1/3 parties so I'm not sure if it changes when it gets busy. There's plenty of parking.