This is our go to "I don't know what Chinese food place to go so let's go here". I do want to warn that it is definitely a hit or miss! Depends on so many factors such as the day, time, and staff level they have because they don't have as many staff as you think they have). The food is good on weekend not so crowded times, depending on the season, they will have really good fried dishes, but on off days you might taste some old oil. Wait time tends to be long during rush hour lunch time for weekends and dinner for any day around 6/6:30pm. You can reserve a table if you planned to come here which will save you time if it's crowded. Staff tend to be short on weekdays, a heads up that they are working nonstop and usually are walking around. I rarely see them stop and do nothing, and it does get a bit difficult to flag the down when they are running around. Today, we had an off day, just opened on a Sunday for lunch and we ordered lunch specials, the provided soup for free but the tea was just boiled water. Took my dad two tries to tell them it was just water (and had to open the pot to show them). Our food started coming around 11:30am and also more tables got filled up quickly so the staff are more occupied, you may need to catch them when they bring you a dish. Unfortunately, an error occurred and they forgot one of our dishes and since they were so busy we sort of finished our meal without it. So we had to bring it to their attention once we got the check (and it was counted on the check despite it not arriving to our table) l, they had to check to make sure we didn't get it. I will also say that the furniture is as used and old and always here until it breaks. The furniture are slanted, wobbly, chipped, stained and missing things. It looked like you would try and avoid this place but it doesn't bother me or my family. The food is still good and I always leave with a satisfied feeling. read more

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Classic Cantonese dishes at great prices and healthy portions This is a nice spot with plenty of parking Roomy location that can accommodate large parties or banquets Staff is quick and efficient Menu is both variable and includes healthier options too Lunch special options available before 5pm. Plates are a healthy size and a nice value too They definitely know how to fry dishes well. Crispy but NOT greasy. You can tell that they use fresh oil They use quality ingredients which enhances the flavor and beauty of each dish read more

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My family go to spot for Chinese Banquet now. They sell lunch specials. It ranges from $11.95 to $13.95. This is a bargain. We ordered the winter melon soup plus five lunch specials and four items off their regular dinner menu. The dishes are as follows: Winter Melon Soup Sautéed Sole Fillet with Crispy Bone Peking Duck Crispy Fried Chicken String Beans with Minced Pork Braised Bean Curd with Brown Sauce Peking Style Pork Chop Fried Fish Fillet w Sweet Corn Sauce Minced Chicken and Salted Fish with Bean Curd Chicken and Salted Fish Fried Rice The grand total was about $270 plus I gave a $55.00 tips. The total charge was $330.00. I was happy. We go to other places for a thousand dollars a table, and I do not know what we ate that justified the charge. This place is packed for Saturday lunch. Beware since this place is in a strip mall, the parking is limited. That is why we always eat at 11:00 am just when they open their doors. Good foods, good value always bring loyal customers. Ray out read more

Very good and delicious food, the staffs are very efficient and friendly. Love coming here to celebrate any occasion. The only thing is their restaurant is old and not really clean. Hope they can do some upgrades and remodeling soon. read more

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Great lunch spot . Good Cantonese food with lunch specials . Every dish was tasty and not too saucy. My family loved it. read more

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Came here to celebrate father's day with my family. My dad really knows how to order. We got a total of 9 dishes and could hardly finish them, but no worries - we can just togo. Good price for yummy authentic chinese food. Comes with complimentary green bean soup at the end. Store is organized and clean. read more

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The local spot for Chinese food. It's still very busy, so I can see it being intimidating for people who don't speak Chinese. The cashier at the front speaks English. It's busy no matter lunch or dinner. Prices are reasonable. Get the bitter melon soup. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. Bathroom in the back. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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I had dinner here last week with the fam since my brother and his family were visiting from out of town. My parents have been talking about how good this place is and usually I'm skeptical about their tastes, but they were right for once. We ordered a lot, but here's what I ate since I didn't eat everything at the table. Westlake beef soup: One of my favorite soups. Really good! Clean tasting (as in no funky meaty gamey flavors). Perfect consistency. Beef chow fun (with gravy): Normally I like the dry version only, but my brother wanted the gravy version and honestly it was really tasty. The beef was velveted perfectly, the gravy/sauce was silky, and the distinct taste of wok hei shined through. Might consider doing the gravy version more often now. French style beef: Wow, this was SO good. They stir in thai basil with it so it's extra aromatic. Again, perfectly seasoned and cooked cuts of beef. This is definitely a must order. Salt and pepper squid: One of my must-haves at any Cantonese spot. It was really good, but me being nitpicky, I've had better elsewhere. With that being said, I would still order this here for sure. Seafood chow mein: Not a fan of chow mein, but it was honestly pretty good. If you're like chow mein, I would definitely recommend this even as someone who doesn't care for it. The flavor is all there, the chow mein was crunchy, the gravy was nice. No complaints, tbh. Sweet deep fried pork chops: Not really sure what to call this, but I did not like this at all. I don't care for sweet and sour pork chops and this is pretty similar to that minus the Red 40. Minor complaints: The dinnerware was a little greasy which was kinda gross. I saw a thin film of oil in my tea cup, so I grabbed a new one. Service was slow, but friendly. I guess they didn't anticipate getting that busy in the middle of the week. Overall it was a very satisfying and delicious meal. As everyone has already stated, the portions here are big and the prices are reasonable. Would I come back? It's a bit far, so I don't think I would on my own. However, if my family wanted to dine here, I personally wouldn't have any apprehensions about coming back. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Came here for family gathering. I was surprised they have lunch special menu on weekends. Winter melon soup was ordered a day earlier and it was delicious. Fried squid was ok, fried fish looked like it was undercooked I have never seen fried fish color like this. Sweet and sour spare ribs was delicious. Another highlight dish was steam pork with salty fish. We ordered a lot of dishes and I have no complaints. They are all pretty descent and acceptable. I will be back. Service is what you would expect from typical Chinese restaurants. read more

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Mr. Chopstick is THE place to eat amazing, authentic Cantonese food. It was packed when I went there. They have very good service - polite, quick, diligent, and no frills. Same thing with the interior - Simple decor, round tables, a backdrop, and no frills. The pictures outside are a bit worn down, but that's how you know they've got good history! The signs inside are also mostly written in Chinese. Even so, the staff speaks English a the menu also has English, so there won't be language barriers. The food is AMAZING! Comes in big portion and is very affordable, better than what my family can make at home. The highlights for me are the fried salt pepper pork, fish with Chinese broccoli, and stir fried beef. Lastly, they provide complementary dessert soup. Overall, I loved eating here and will come here whenever I want to take a break from cooking at home! read more

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Let me start by saying the portions are absolutely humongous so you must bring friends or family to help share all the food! We ordered a bunch of different lunch specials that came with a pretty good soup with a bunch of carrots in it. We ordered fried squid, beef chow fun, orange chicken, tofu, and a whole fried fish. The fried squid was lightly breaded and fried really well. I really enjoyed the orange chicken. The sauces in the tofu were not too salty and everything was cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend bringing a big group. Service was quick. We finished our meal and under 45 minutes. There were a lot of families when we visited definitely worth the price and the visit! read more

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This is a very popular mom and pop Chinese restaurant that my mom loves. We can come here once a while, and the food is always great overall. Not every dish is perfect, but they charge a reasonable price and give large portions along with great service is why they deserve a 5 stars rating. Recently they have a very good promotion for lobsters! So we came here twice within a week! It's only $20 per lb as of this week! Not sure how long it lasts but very delicious and fresh lobsters! Also my favorite dish here is actually their dessert, steamed milk pudding! OMG it's the best Ive had in LA and I would just come here for their dessert! The servers are very nice and consistent with their attitude throughout the years even during busy times. Because some Chinese restaurants have some servers that be stressed when it's busy and become impatient with customers. I never experienced that here! Ambiance is a very classic Chinese restaurant that isn't fancy but comfortable enough to have a casual family dinner. Even during inflation time, they still charge a reasonable price with huge portions. Not sure why they only have a lower rating all these years. They deserve more than 3.7 stars! read more

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Clean place staff very helpful Great food lunch and dinner special Lobster with ginger yummy read more

Hidden gem in El Monte. Located in a small plaza where parking can be a bit issue since it gets pretty busy there. I love love their food. Reasonable price with generous portions. Ambiance is a typical chinese restaurant. Service can be a hit or miss depending how busy they are. But i will definetly go back. read more

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** CUSTOMERS BEWARE ** ALWAYS double-check your bill. This restaurant will overcharge you if you don't pay close attention. We came for their lunch specials and ordered five dishes. The total came out to $145, when it should have been around $75--an overcharge of about $70. I've attached a photo of the incorrect bill (check #0046416) for reference. When I brought this up to another server, she kindly re-calculated it and confirmed the mistake. I asked who had done the original calculation, and she pointed to the person I believe is the manager. When I asked him how he came up with that total, he brushed me off, told the server to fix it, and walked away without even making eye contact. His attitude and body language gave off a very shady vibe, like an "Oh, I got caught--oh well" moment. It really makes me wonder how many other customers have been overcharged without realizing it. As for the restaurant itself, the lunch specials were reasonably priced, and portion sizes were fine. The service, however, could use improvement -- we had to ask multiple times for basic things. We ordered the fish filet with black bean sauce, chicken with vegetables, beef chow fun with soy sauce, a rice vermicelli dish, and roasted squab. The fish filet and beef chow fun were decent. My parents enjoyed the squab, and my wife liked the chicken with vegetables. However, we'd all pass on the rice vermicelli. Overall, given the circumstances of the overcharged bill, we won't be returning to support this kind of practice. If you do decide to eat here, please make sure to review your bill carefully before paying. read more

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BADDD SERVICE!!!!!! Hot tea spilled direct to people body.... Take your own risk.... Will never go back!!!!!!! read more

The good ol' Chinese family style sit down with the lazy Susan to spin and share. I'm not sure if it was just the group I was with or the staff aren't very attentive. Like they know Uncle really well they don't waste their time walking over. The type of familiarity where you just yell across the room for what you want. The food is amazing as always, this visit especially since the garlic fried pork was on point. read more

Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

If you're looking to be pampered, beware. You need thick skin to eat here. Service on the weekends? What's that? Food portions? PLENTY OF THAT! Roasted squab better be a part of your order. To be eaten in halfs or in quarters. Parking? Not the easiest. Weekends, they're the busiest. Take a deep breathe and be forgiving. They're a small shop and just as deserving. read more

The servers don't even pay attention to you and are rude. We asked for to-go bags and boxes and they told us to get ourselves. There was a piece of hair in my shrimp...gross. The food was not good. Tables and chairs were dirty. Usually I don't mind bad service if the food is good but this is all around terrible. read more

Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant - Hair in my shrimp - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

This is my second visit to Mr. Chopsticks since the end of the pandemic. One reason is that the ownership has changed, and we are unfamiliar with the servers except for one. However, I am glad I chose to come back. Since our party is small and we can't make a reservation. We opted to come early to get a table. Wow, it seems our early is not easy enough. The parking lot and the restaurant were full when we arrived. I waited for 20 minutes for a table, which is not bad. We ordered the fried pigeon, crab meat soup, beef cube, tofu, and O Choy. All of them were delicious. The service may be lacking, but if you have patience, you will get their attention and get the service. read more

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Service leaves a lot to be desired. The staff want to seem really helpful but they end up saying yes when they can't/won't fulfill the request ever. The restaurant also seems very understaffed. There was only 2 servers for the whole restaurant and 1 host This is definitely a restaurant where you need to know what to order on the menu because not everything is good. -Pork with preserved vegetables, not great. Pork is not tender at all. -Pork chops with spicy salt were delicious. Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the perfect thickness. -Chicken and salted fish fried rice were really good. Lots of chicken. And had the funk of the salted fish -Fish with veggies was average -Crab and fish maw soup was average -Jellyfish was disappointing. It's just a bunch of jellyfish on top of pickled veggies read more

Say what you want about Mr. Chopsticks (filthy, bad service, etc) but you cannot deny that the place is always packed from open to close because their Lunch Specials are the best around town. I've been coming here since I was a kid and their food is consistently good. I personally had EXCELLENT service at my most recent visit and I left completely full and happy. The place is not in the best condition and I do suggest minor remodeling may boost their business more, but just because they old school wouldn't stop me from giving them my business. Thumbs up! 4/5! read more

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We are a family of 5 that came on 6pm on Sunday. We got the last table because all the other table were reserved. If you have a large party make sure you call ahead and reserve your table! My favorite from here is always the walnut shrimp and salt and pepper pork chops. read more

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The food is excellent. Typical Cantonese and HoiSan cuisine is served without MSG. Their Squab is done to perfection, crispy skin and juicy inside. Their Duck is equally good! A must try is their Winter melon (whole) soup. Ingredients are placed inside a whole melon and slowing steamed(you may have to call ahead to order because time is required to make this soup). The pork patties are also notable because they don't use ground pork but hand chopping. My favorite item comes in the end in dessert form. It's their Ginger Milk Pudding (have to order)!!! Portions are good and prices reasonable. Service and Ambience is OK, but remember you go here for the food!!! read more

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My family and I had two squabs (the squabs were small, but the meat was tasty and moist. Price per squab was over $20 each. We agree it was expensive for the size of the squab and wouldn't order it again, but it was good to try.), 1000-year-old egg Chinese porridge (juk), chicken chow mein, fried tofu (light and delicious!) and Chinese broccoli (fresh, delicious, generous portion for the price - highly recommend!). Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. The vegetables with pork house soup was comped. The lunch specials included rice. Such a deal! Come early when the place opens at 11am bc the place gets packed. Free parking on the lot. Dong gwa (winter melon) garden in the back, which you can see thru the window, yields melon for delicious winter melon soup. read more

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This restaurant is a must try! I came in extra hungry and tried the walnut shrimp, the winter melon soup, and the famous roasted squab. The service was incredible, waiters were really attentive. Here's my overall rating of the food: - Roasted Squab (10/10): nice crispy exterior and a juicy meat Will come back again for this Please try!! read more

Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant - THUMBS UP TO FOOD - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

Items in photo: Kung Pao Shrimp, House Chicken, Pork Chop with Peking Sauce, Pork Belly, Tofu with Brocolli and Mushroom, Rice Vermicelli Singapore Style, Beef Stew, Seafood Crispy Noodle First time trying this spot personally but my parents eat here quite often. The portion size is insane here for lunch special items! Food was good and was seasoned well. Pricing is great for the portion. If you're looking for a family style lunch or early dinner, I'd definitely check this place out. The Pork Chop with Peking Sauce is definitely my favorite. The crispy noodles were also very tasty!! read more

Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

What a nice find thanks to Eater LA. Tucked away in a strip across the street from Sam's club, this is a little gem of a restaurant. Food is fresh with snappy vegetables and good portions. We had the green beans and by far, one of the best I've had. The fish maw and crab soup was excellent. All our dishes were great. Ambiance is okay but not overly fancy. They have a garden in the back where they grow a lot of their veggies and windows to view. Service is my only complaint. I asked for separate bowls for rice and the waiter explained I should be using my used soup bowl. I just went to another waiter and he provided them. They'd be stellar if they can improve their attentiveness and customer service. I'll be back. read more

It's like you're transported to San Francisco when you come here. Everyone at this restaurant seems to be Cantonese/Toisan so it feels and sounds very authentic and homey. The food comes in great portions and arrives really fast in good quality. They even grow their own vegetables. The service is no fuss and prompt. Definitely a great choice for a Chinese meal in the area! You'll always be able to find a spot in the parking lot. read more

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Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant is one of those classic hole-in-the-wall spots that feels like comfort food every time you visit. The place itself is simple, but the food is solid and the prices are very affordable, which makes it easy to come back again and again. Portions are generous for the price and the dishes have that home-style feel that reminds you of traditional family meals. It can get pretty crowded at times, which shows how popular it is with locals. Service could be a bit better and they don't serve alcohol, but considering how inexpensive the food is and the portion sizes you get, it's a trade-off that's easy to accept. Overall it's a good spot if you're looking for simple, comforting food at a very reasonable price in the El Monte area. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy those hidden local gems. read more

I was surprised how busy this place was. I suggest calling in advance to get a reservation. Some dishes were good while others were okay. Walnut shrimp; 6/10. I liked that it was light on the mayo but didn't think it was crispy enough. Pea sprouts: 8/10. Good but not much to say about it Ong choy: 8/10. Good but not much to say about it Green beans with beef: 6/10. Beef wasn't a great texture. Beans were okay but not as cooked as I like them. Kung pao dish: 9/10. It doesn't look appetizing but it's good. I like that there was an option for 3 different types of protein - chicken, beef, and shrimp. All three proteins in here were excellent. The pieces are smaller but I like it that way. Cod with bean curd skin and tofu pot: 7.5/10. This fish was good. I really like bean curd so that was great in here. The fish was good but not standout. It's pricier than the other hot pot dishes, maybe because of the fish. Peking duck: 7/10. I like that they give you the meat separately from the dish with the mantou but nothing special. A lot of the meat didn't seem to have much meat on it. The mantou could have been better - it was a bit dry. They also don't give much green onions for this dish in my opinion. Pork ribs: 7/10. Good but nothing special. Sweet and sour fish: 7.5/10. I like this fish dish. It's good but not my favorite. They have the usual peppers, onions, and pineapple. It's borderline maybe too sweet for me, but still solid. Dessert soup: 9/10. Good bean soup with right amount of sweetness. Service was good. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking lot is small but parking is free. read more

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This restaurant is SEVERLY understaffed!! When I say severely, I mean it is one of the worst service that I ever experienced in Asian restaurant. That alone deducts at least 1 star from it. Food is alright. But price is very reasonable. So nothing to complain about the quality of the material. It's canton style. But not TOO HK style though. Roast pigeon is good and tasty. But on the small size. But it's still up to the standard in Henry through. Restaurant is crowded and small. Don't expect a lot of room. It's the kind that is good to eat for a whole family. But NOT to eat with friends. read more

Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant - Roasted pigeon - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

I used to come here while I was in middle school with my family, and recently came back as a 4th year college student! The interior still looks a bit run down, but the food (as backed by my family AND the 30+ person group party I went with recently) is REALLY GOOD for the price point and quantity!! Great place to take asian parents or grandparents, it tends to get packed so expect a wait. This place is definitely a SGV hidden gem! read more

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good food, it was busy at 1pm saturday but still have table for 3 of us. 10 min wait for table then broth is there then order food and 10 min it come out. some waiters don't use gloves to carry food , but no problem. food come out and no stomach problem. read more

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Disrespectful staff. They don't wash their hands. The bathroom is disgusting. I don't know how they have an A rating. Servers spit while they talk. This place needs to be shut down. read more

Came here because we were in the area and my parents love this restaurant. We got orange chicken, golden egg shrimp, maopudaofu, and sole fish. -The shrimp didn't really have a salty egg yolk flavor -orange chicken tasted a little flat but really good as leftovers -fried sole fish bones were yummy read more

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This entire place is so filthy! The restroom floors are slippery. Parking is pretty sparse during prime time. Wait service is terrible. Overworked people who just had a bunch of attitude with serving us. We had booked 3 tables with VIPs at the other two tables. Our table got the scraps (legs, bits and pieces) of the lobster as the table with the VIP guests got the actual lobster tail. I don't mind if the other tables got a few more better pieces of lobster but to get literal scraps? We are only forced to come here because of my grandmother's preference but I would not come here on my own. read more

My godmother was craving egg drop soup and they sent me to this restaurant as it was local to their house. The restaurant is located in a very small plaza with Chase Bank, pet grooming and a couple smaller restaurants. The parking is very small/limited so keep in mind the time you go here. I placed an order for lunch so didn't think it would take too long to pick up and was told it would be ready in 20min. But still waited another additional 20min after getting to the restaurant as the food was not ready. The restaurant wasn't too big but definitely was busy as a sit down restaurant. Ordered black bean fish and chicken fried rice with the soup. I enjoyed the black bean fish as it was on point for traditional Chinese dish definitely can't complain on the food. Just be prepared to either wait if you ordered over the phone and gauge your timing as it maybe a bit before you find parking. read more

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Huge portions, tasty & very well priced! Space is a bit tight there and service is pretty fast, but great place if you're craving authentic Chinese food. Come with a big appetite! read more

Everything here is Delicious I have been going to Mr Chopsticks for 33 years now Great Food read more