We visited the place during its soft opening…read more Food: (5/5) The food here really impressed us. We ordered the Eggplant with Thousand Year Egg, a Hu Nan dish we had never tried before, and we were pleasantly surprised by how flavorful it was. We also had the Steamed Pork Ribs in Sticky Rice with Corn, which came with tons of sticky rice that soaked up all the rib juice and was delicious. The Pork with Pepper is a traditional Hu Nan dish, and we think it's a must try. Lastly, we ordered the Dry Pot with Squid Tentacles, which was spicy but came with plenty of squid, making it another great dish. Pricing & Value: (4/5) We felt we got good value for what we paid here. Service: (4/5) The service was good throughout our visit.

Unfortunately, this restaurant really took a turn for the worse this time. We've eaten at this…read morelocation several times before and had decent experiences, but this visit was completely different. Our waitress was extremely rude and unprofessional, which made the entire dining experience very unpleasant. What's even more disappointing is that instead of taking customer feedback seriously, you may get mocked for leaving a review. We used to enjoy coming here, but after this experience, we're very disappointed with how customers are treated.

It's a small restaurant that could get busy during lunchtime. They provide complimentary peanuts as…read morean appetizer snack. I saw ants as I was looking over the menu, but overall authentic Taiwanese spot with decent portions. Cilantro root with beef- plenty of beef, included bean curds, with a strong cilantro flavor Deep fried salt and pepper oyster- good and tasty with large juice oysters, though a bit oily and not extremely crispy Eggplant w/ Basil- huge portions but not the typical garlic basil I like from Chinese/HK spots Three cup squid- a lot of squids and very savory, a bit salty

After a long day of walking on the beach and sightseeing, we made it back near home and decided to…read morestop by Java Cafe since it had been quite a while since our last visit. Java Cafe specializes in traditional Taiwanese cuisine with authentic home-style flavors that are becoming harder to find nowadays. The restaurant has a simple, casual atmosphere without any fancy décor, but it's comfortable and feels like a neighborhood spot where locals come for a satisfying meal. We ordered the following dishes for two: Bamboo Pork - (Great) Tender bamboo shoots paired with flavorful pork in a rich, savory sauce that mixed perfectly with steamed rice. It was a simple but delicious traditional Taiwanese dish. Mixed Combo (Braised Pork Tongue, Pork Intestine & Braised Tofu) - (Great) A classic Taiwanese cold appetizer featuring braised pork tongue, pork intestine, and tofu. It comes with a special soy sauce mixed with fresh ginger for dipping, which really enhances the flavors. A must-order for anyone who enjoys authentic Taiwanese cuisine. Blood Intestine - (Great) Traditional Taiwanese-style pork blood cake and braised intestine prepared with authentic flavor. The pork blood cake was noticeably larger than what most restaurants serve, giving each bite a fuller, more satisfying texture. The savory sauce was also excellent over steamed rice. Sautéed Squash - (Excellent) Fresh squash lightly stir-fried with garlic. Simple, healthy, and cooked just right. The squash released its natural sweetness and flavorful juices, making it a perfect dish to enjoy with rice. Pineapple with Bitter Melon Chicken Pot - (Excellent) A comforting soup with tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and bitter melon. The sweetness of the pineapple balanced the slight bitterness perfectly. I was surprised by how flavorful and delicious the broth was. Between the two of us, we finished every drop of the soup, leaving only the ingredients behind. Steamed Rice Overall, it was nice coming back after such a long time. The food still delivers the authentic Taiwanese flavors we remembered, and the prices remain very reasonable. Every dish tasted like traditional Taiwanese home cooking, especially the Pineapple with Bitter Melon Chicken Pot, which was the biggest surprise of the evening. If you're looking for authentic Taiwanese comfort food rather than trendy fusion cuisine, Java Cafe is definitely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back again whenever we're craving authentic Taiwanese home-style cooking. It easily earns a well-deserved 5-star rating from us.

Their online portal is weird. Says fried pork and I thought it was deep fried but it was only stir…read morefried. But I give 4 star because of the freshness of the fish although it was only Tilapia (cheap at market) and marked up to $31 here with sauce and cooking it for you. I might come back when I don't feel like cooking or steaming my own fish but also someone who can read chinese since the translation on the website menu is not the greatest. The store was decently sized but only one person working in the front so when there are new customers, she gets a bit too carried away serving the new ones.

This is my first time here and the owner is so sweet! Very attentive and helpful. The food was hot…read moreand fresh and plenty of it working on a Friday night is a little rough so grab the first spot you see they do also have a parking structure. But the food is worth it. It's very comfortable inside and easy to continue to have a conversation.

Absense makes the heart grow fonder.... Have not been back to Cindy's in awhile but did really…read moremiss the food here. I was going to get the pork chop rice but then we went family style to the table. Not as crazy busy as before but still a popular place.

First time here--and definitely the last…read more We waited over 30 minutes just to get our food, and what made it worse was watching people who arrived after us, receive their meals before we did. After about 36 minutes, we finally asked how much longer it would be. We were told, "Two more minutes." It ended up taking another 20 minutes before our food arrived. The service was extremely disappointing, and unfortunately, the food wasn't worth the wait either. The tables were sticky and clearly hadn't been properly cleaned, the floors looked like they hadn't been mopped in a very long time, and there was an unpleasant smell as soon as we walked in. We were also the only non-Chinese customers while we were there, and we honestly felt like the regular customers were given more attention. If you don't speak their language, communication is difficult--the staff barely spoke English, and we essentially had to point at the menu to place our order. Maybe this place has a loyal local following, but our experience was very disappointing. If you decide to give it a try, I would recommend ordering to-go. You might actually get your food faster. First visit & last visit. Good luck! We rather go to happy wok, off hacienda bl in La Puente, their food is delicious and they serve you a lot of food for your money, oh and not only you get your food faster, it's super clean too. You can thank me later....:)

Went here because we didn't want to wait for fish with you in the same plaza. Surprisingly good…read more You can ask for less spicy. Chicken noodle soup is good if you can't do spicy. If you can't handle sichuan peppers, don't complain about diarrhea LOL.

RIP Ten Ren's this was the spot for my HS/early college self. I always remember the nostalgic…read morefeeling of seeing it after turning into Diamond Plaza, so it's crazy to see after years, it's now a new business. Meaning that, Maluji Suanlafen is now at the old Ten Ren's location at the corner right when you turn in. If you go at an off time, I'm sure it's fine. It's a human nightmare during super fisted times aka the weekends and Friday nights. You're fighting other people for parking in the plaza or in the pit. People are not driving that well and people are walking all over. Understandable since there's SO many eateries, shops, etc. in Diamond Plaza (gonna be much worse when the next Chubby Cattle empire restaurant opens here, but I digress). Plenty of seating available and we were able to get seated and got our food super quickly. You order through the QR code at each table. For some of the dishes you can get rice/vermicelli refills, especially since you get a LOT of soup. Definitely easy to share, so order some extra small bowls and have the napkins ready since it is SUPER OILY (as spicy Chinese dishes usually are). For our dinner, we got the: 1) Spicy Quail Eggs: -Generous amount of quail eggs, 10+ at least. -Seasoned with chili oil, spices, and sesame seeds and some green herb garnish on top. -Easy to eat, yummy, and addicting. I love quail eggs, so this was a nice item to order. 2) Squid Skewer: -It is what's described. A squid skewer. Grilled and covered in a blend of spices. Not spicy at all, but super tender and not chewy at all. Not a bad snack item. 3) Deluxe Spicy Vermicelli Bowl: -Comes with a little bit of everything. Perfect item to order if it's your first time here. -Comes with a generous amount of vermicelli (though since there's so much broth you can always get a noodle refill - 1 per order I think), peanuts, minced pork, pig trotter, and some beef slices. -Love the peanuts in this, gives a nice crunch of texture when chewing through their noodles and the tender meat. 4) Spicy Tofu Pudding with Pork Intestines: -Comes with a side of white rice. The order itself is a malatang bowl/mini hot pot bowl. We also had this with the extra vermicelli noodles we got from our other order. -Plenty of intestines and tofu in the order. Tofu is soft and went smoothly with the broth. Intestines were tender as well. Super filling and definitely more than enough for 3 hungry adults. Despite how daunting the dishes are, especially with the chili bright red broth, it's not that spicy. Has a decent heat to it, but honestly, if you eat a lot of Hot Cheetos, that is spicier than the food that we had here. You can always add more chili oil that's available at each table though!

The best place for rice noodles…read more I recommend starting off with an appetizer :) Either the cucumber salad or potato salad. It's also a nice palette cleanser when you eat your entree. If you really want an authentic experience, try their old friend noodle soup. Ask for mild if you've never had it since it can be pretty spicy. It has bamboo and the taste is an experience- it's different but in a really good way! I usually come back just to order a bowl. The service is nice and there is usually only one person serving but she is as attentive as she can be. Normally lots of seating available. I recommend! :)

This restaurant is next to Sunmerry Bakery and Northern Cafe in Rowland Heights. Their main menu is…read morerice noodles, which is interesting since there aren't many rice noodle restaurants compared to other noodle restaurants! Guilin Rice Noodle - It was pretty good, and I love all the many different toppings! It was very light but filling. Guilin Rice Noodles come with soup on the side so that you can eat them dry and soupy, but I prefer mine dry :D Beef Rice Noodle - The rice noodles itself were not bad but the soup was too salty and too sweet. I would not order this one again. I really like River Snail Rice Noodles so I might come back to try that here!

The food, service, and ambiance is excellent! The food is soo tasty and spectacular I feel it taste…read morelike if I actually traveled to the country of this type of food! The employees are really nice! I love every food I have tried on the menu and I cannot get enough of it

The food, price, and service are five star. The place is...well, an old building with minimal…read moredecoration, and you're not here for the ambiance. But we really loved all of the flavors, and were shocked at the low cost. Most bowls were $11-13 and we left the place with just a $26 tab for two with tax. Service was super friendly and he walked us through some of the menu options with ideas based on preferences. So overall it was a great value and while it's not five stars like a luxury restaurant, the food is!

If you have a crave for Taiwan street food, this is the place to go. They got stinky tofu, blood…read morerice cake, Taiwan tamale and many more dishes. All very flavorful and tasty.

How long has it been?…read more Probably close to fifteen or more... When my former place of employment closed nine years ago, my annual trips to Southern California stopped. Despite our work assignment being in Orange County, we always made time to make our way to this area before flying home. Like my visit to the bakery a few doors away, I have not physically come here for likely close to 20 years. I remember dining here with a friend on our last work visit together but only had one dish here. My Chinese literacy is limited to the products that my employer used to sell and basic words that I learned in Chinese grammar school. For a more detailed on the business' background, I suggest you read Ken K.'s (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=DS0Idr2XDhz5e7ZfSy0dYA) review from 15 years ago. My friend brought my friend and me two orders of their signature stinky tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=fLpW0wnzQ4Z-NaTc-MW3dQ); the dish comes with two sauces and a portion of pickled cabbage that complements the 'stench' of the tofu. Here is a photo of a portion of my meal a few days later (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=DKzwjXbIXCR6N4_KLs-Jrw). It a three-step process. Dip in the red chili sauce before dipping into the darker sauce (Worcestershire sauce or vinegar soy mix?). Top your tofu with a leaf or two of the pickled cabbage and eat. It is as delicious as I remember. I used the toaster oven to reheat the tofu (low heat) but do open your kitchen windows and turn the stove fans on if you don't want that smell to linger. Thank you for my thoughtful and generous friends for delivering a couple orders to me. In reading Ken K.'s review, I need to physically dine there and try their other menu offerings.