This place definitely has an edge over the Cerritos location when it comes to food quality. The…read morerice noodle with crispy shrimp was a pleasant surprise--really flavorful and satisfying. And the veggie bean curb wrap? Way better than I expected, in the best way. The patio is lovely, too--bamboo all around, super peaceful. Perfect spot to unwind over a meal. As for the service, it's perfectly fine--friendly enough and efficient, which is pretty much what you'd expect from a classic dim sum spot. Nothing to complain about, honestly.

I honestly found it strange that Lunasia is sitting at a 3.5-star rating. After reading some of the…read morereviews, I felt compelled to leave my own because my experience was the complete opposite. A common complaint seems to be that the dim sum portions are "too big." Personally, I don't see how that's a negative. While dining here, I saw families with children enjoying the food without any issues--they simply cut the dumplings into smaller pieces before eating them. Larger portions mean you're getting more for your money, and the quality certainly backs it up. The service was outstanding from start to finish. The staff stayed on top of everything, from bringing out dishes promptly to keeping water glasses filled and checking in to make sure we were having a great experience. They made us feel genuinely welcomed and comfortable throughout our visit. The restaurant also has a modern, upscale dim sum atmosphere that feels inviting without being pretentious. As for the food, the Shrimp Har Gow and Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai were absolutely fantastic. The ingredients tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and every bite was satisfying. At the end of the day, I'd much rather spend $10 on high-quality, jumbo-sized dim sum that actually fills me up than spend $20 on tiny portions at DTF. For me, Lunasia is an easy 5/5 and has become my favorite spot for dim sum.

We haven't had roast duck for a while, so we decided to stop by Top BBQ because they serve some of…read morethe best roast duck and pork in the South Bay. Located on the border of Torrance and Gardena, the restaurant, with its casual décor, is large enough for 60 guests when 2 large round party tables are included. The always-friendly staff brought the menu and water right away. For this visit, we ordered the following dishes (which started arriving within 10 minutes): Roast Duck: As expected, the duck skin was crispy, and the meat was plump, tender and nicely seasoned. Beef Chow Fun: The seasoning was super flavorful, and the glossy, but non-greasy sautéed thick rice noodles had a perfect texture. The beef pieces were tender, and the portion of bean sprouts was just right without overcrowding the dish. Wonton Soup Noodle: The thin noodles were perfectly al dente. The broth was light but flavorful. The wontons had nice thin wraps, and the fillings were well seasoned and with pleasantly firm consistence. We left the restaurant feeling 110% full and satisfied. Highly recommended.

Craving roast duck, ordered a half order - smaller portions than prices connote…read more Kung pao chicken was saltier than I'd like. protein to other ingredients on the plate is not a good value. Service was reasonably quick. Tables were clean, plenty of booth seating. They have 1-2 round family-style tables for large parties.

I went back to Northern Cafe for the first time in quite a while and was pleasantly surprised --…read morehonestly made me wish I had been coming here more often. We ordered the xiao long bao, broccoli beef, beef rolls, and chicken chow mein. The xiao long bao was excellent with a good amount of soup in each dumpling, and the beef rolls were probably my favorite item, especially dipped in a mix of black vinegar and soy sauce. The broccoli beef had a nice flavor, though I wished it had a little more meat. The chicken chow mein was the weakest dish for me: the noodle texture was great, but the overall flavor didn't stand out as much as I expected. Ordering was easy and the menu was very approachable thanks to the pictures. The restaurant is on the smaller side, which actually made it easier to get a server's attention when needed. Food also came out pretty quickly. The ambiance is straightforward and comfortable -- nothing fancy, just a solid neighborhood restaurant. Because it's small, you may have to wait if it gets busy, but tables seemed to turn over quickly thanks to the fast service. One practical tip: the portion sizes are bigger than they look. We had a table for two and ended up with dishes crowding the table pretty quickly. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and will definitely be back.

Service was slow initially to get seated. There were several empty tables but we waited for a few…read moreminutes before they were able to seat us. They're typically very busy when we go on a weekday night. But once we got seated, service was fine. I usually get the pork wontons with chili oil. It's flavorful and it's actually not really spicy. We got the braised Xinjiang Market Chicken with sliced noodle. Very big portion. It had potatoes and bell peppers too. Noodles itself was good texture, but the overall dish lacked some flavor. I ended up dipping my noodles in the chili oil sauce from the wontons just to get more flavor in it. Good place to come for simple dishes. Overall pricing is reasonable as well.

Spacious location. Seating only inside. Tables available for large parties too…read moreThey don't have everything on the menu They do not so the milk tea at this location They do offer frozen dumplings here There are many meal options Most come with a drink, but not all Their recipes are consistent between locations Parking maybe tough sometimes since many other popular eateries here too

Some friends had me try some dumplings at their house. They were bigger than I'm used to and quite…read moremeaty. They told me where to go so here I went! I stopped by this place in between getting groceries in the nearby markets so it was a perfect stopping point! I ordered several items knowing I wasn't going to be able to finish all of it but take it home to my family to try as well. The cashier that helped me was really nice and the place is clean. Pork chop with Braised Pork Belly rice: it's only $10 and quite filling and delicious. For $3.50 more you can add potstickers. Can't complain 4 stars Chicken & corn potstickers: same fillings as their dumplings. The difference is that they are grilled so a bit of crispy edges. Super yummy 4 stars Fried wontons: these were just ok. Maybe it's because I'm like deep fried foods less and less as I get older. Who knows. 3 stars Old fashioned noodles: it's just noodles but seasoned really tasty. It's. It not spicy so you'll need to add your hot sauce if you like to live on the edge. 4 stars Frozen dumplings: I got the cabbage and pork dumplings in a bag. It's $25 for 50. You just boil in water for 8 minutes at home and enjoy. Just 6 fills me up! 4.5 stars Considering how everything is priced so high these days, their pricing is fair. Not super cheap but you're not gonna break the bank. Anyway I'll definitely come back!

food: i ordered a…read morelot of dimsum here since it was my first time trying out this restaurant....so far so good the dimsum here was so good....the size of the dimsum was huge the taste was perfection you don't even need the sauce because it is already good on its own... service: your staff is very friendly ensuring that all the table with customers are taken care of....like asking for water chopsticks and straws they were very quick attending to customers with whatever was needed ambiance: the restaurant looks small outside but the place was big inside. i like that in most chinese places the people inside is loud i can't even hear myself....here it's not loud...the food was delicious the staff is friendly yes i will come back here again..... great job

I have to tell you, since I moved from the Bay Area to Reno, I have been deprived of real Chinese…read morefood. Until I visited family and ate here. There was eight of us, and we ordered a lot of dishes to share. I'm gonna break them down, but I have to say that nothing we had was not top quality. I haven't had food like this in years. First was the Kung pow chicken. Wow, it was just a perfect blend of spice and the chicken was perfect. No gristle. And that is the theme of this entire meal. I hate gristle, this Kung pow was sublime. Sweet-and-sour pork. I basically given up on this dish because no one gets it right, and it's always an excuse to hide gristle and fat. Not in this case. It was super tasty and for the first time I can remember there wasn't 1 ounce of gristle in this meat. It was just crispy tasty wonderful. Hong Kong style chow mein with pork. Another dish I haven't had in years, and this place nailed it. Reminded me of my old China house restaurant in Alameda. I mean it was really good. The pork was awesome, the gravy was perfect. What a great dish. The fried rice was excellent. Not greasy at all. I believe we got a combination fried rice and man was it good. Shrimp with lobster sauce. This was excellent, God this dinner was just so great, and this dish was right in there with the rest of them. I can't wait to go visit family again so I can eat at this place. It was spectacular. Oh and the last thing, the hot and sour soup was amazing. Again haven't had this type of food since I left the Bay Area. I give this meal a triple wow!!!

Here to give our server Henry his flowers!…read more Was excited to dine in again for the first time in a few years. Unfortunately, the food fell flat. The cucumbers needed more of an acidic kick, the xiao long baos were nice and soupy but bland, and the ribs were too sweet and not flavorful enough. Not pictured were the Shanghai rice cakes with pork, which did have a nice chew and flavor. However, what was lacking in flavor was made up for in service. Our server Henry was kind, attentive, and funny. Probably one of my favorite servers ever. The ambience was nice as well.

Everything fresh and the atmosphere is lively. Food is exceptional as well of course.read more

I accidentally ended up here instead of a different dumpling house but just like me, it was a happy…read moremistake. I ended up coming really close to closing time but the service was still fast. Food was HOT & of course made to order. I did burn my tongue.... But it's okay I had a cold Thai tea to help suppress that burn. Thai tea 4/5 -- on the sweeter side for me. But still carries that robust Thai flavor to it. Spicy chicken 5/5 -- huge kick to it. Looks innocent... is deadly. I loved the spiciness. I'm all about spice so this was really nice to try. Shrimp fried rice 5/5 -- I can't believe a shrimp fried this rice... it's splendid. Uh-mah-zing. We love her. Perfect shrimp to rice ratio. Not too salty. Perfect amount of umami 12pc shrimp dumplings-- 4/5 oooo they were HOT. Flavor could be improved a bit, but otherwise texture and quality was delightful. Parking is in the plaza. It's a small place maybe 10 tables max? They have a single use restroom as well.

We love trying different dumpling restaurants so we came here to eat! The staff was very nice and…read moreattentive. Seems like a small family business. This place has only 8 tables so either you come on a good day when its empty which we did but it can get filled up quickly due to a large party or families. We ordered the cucumber salad appetizer...pan fried nappa pork dumplings and pork scallion buns.....and They had nooooo FLAVOR. The cucumber salad was diced to oblivion ..we might as well have gotten spoons instead of chopsticks....no spice just drenched in water and soy sauce....no garlic...no szechuan pepper oil. The dumpling and buns had no flavors....no ginger...no seasonings... my wife had to put SALT IN THE CUCUMBERS! ....yes!.... SALT!.... Parking was plenty...

Closed by exterior fire. Don't know anything specific but it's always problematic when a…read morerestaurant burns as to whether it ever reopens.

Outstanding! Located in Torrance PO or "West Carson" a block away from Harbor UCLA Medical Center…read more On the outside, it looks like an old restaurant. They have their own dedicated lot. I was here twice, once with a group and a few weeks later with the hubby. Upon entry we were warmly greeted by the staff. The menu is rich with many choices of Chinese cuisine. My all time fave is a sweet and sour protein plate. Here they have pork. Had this scrumptious dish twice and it was still amazing even as leftovers. Check out my photos-- chow mein, scallops and veggies, sweet and sour pork, and even the complimentary dessert of tapioca. All tasted awesome! Big portions! The hubby was wowed at the generous portions of good looking food that was brought to us. Our servers were the sweetest, so attentive and kind. Even though they were masked I can see their warm smiles in their eyes. They are closed on Tuesdays but open all the other days of the week. Excellent Chinese food and service. 5 stars.