Worth the hype! I visited on a Friday around lunchtime and was surprised to see the place was packed. The restaurant shares a parking lot and we got one of the last spots this day. Our food came out quickly after we placed our order. We ordered the medium spice popcorn chicken, spicy pork wontons, devil beef noodle soup (very spicy, beware) and the beef roll. It's hard to pick a favorite, but the beef roll stood out to me the most due to its flaky crust, herbs, and freshness. Overall, everything was cooked well and had wonderful flavor! Our total was $61 which we thought was an excellent deal considering the quality and portion sizes. We ended up taking about half of it home. Will definitely be back! read more

P P Pop - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

We shared: 1. Beef & Tendon Noodle Soups 2. Beef Rolls 3. Xiao Long Bao 4. Popcorn Chicken Very solid overall. Textbook soup flavor and good noodle chew. I wish the beef was a little fatter but still tender. Popcorn chicken was textbook. Xiaolongbao was good but I wish the broth inside was richer. I was most impressed with the beef rolls. Some of the best I've ever had. No issues with service. Ambience is nothing to talk about but nothing wrong with it. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this place! I enjoyed eating here. The parking lot is decently big, but they do share with a supermarket and another restaurant. There is a long wait, at least on the weekends during dinner time. My party waited about 30-40 minutes. While you wait, you can mark which dish you want to order, so when you sit down, you submit your order. Beef Noodle Soup 牛肉麵: I love the broth here. I'm pretty particular about the style of this dish, as there are many variations depending on the region. It's super flavorful, and the meat was so tender. My mom took a piece from me, and it fell apart when she picked it up. 小籠包: Delicious and quite big, which was a delight. The filling is primarily meat; it's not 50% veggies, which is fine with me. More a fyi for anyone curious. Dumplings: We also ordered pan-fried beef dumplings. Amazing, and like the 小籠包, primarily beef inside with little veggies. 鹽酥雞：This is my favorite snack, and I was not disappointed. First, the portion size for the price is crazy. It's so worth it. The pieces are big as well. Don't worry, it doesn't have too much breading on it. It's a perfect portion of both meat and crunch. If you're missing Taiwanese food without being heavily influenced by the US, I don't think you'll be disappointed here. read more

P P Pop - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This spot has been on my radar for a while. I'm disappointed I didn't come sooner. Great service very friendly helped out choose their popular dishes. We didn't have to wait too long for a Friday night. Almost everything we got was really good. I got the beef noodle soup. But I got it with Mala spice. I will probably not get that anymore. I didn't know that mala meant numb. Thanks to another customer that let me know I won't be getting that anymore. That literally numbed my tongue. I felt a little strange didn't know what was going on until I was informed. But the noodles, the beef, the soup everything was really good. Good flavor. We got some dumplings and spicy wontons. They were perfect. Definitely getting this again. The only thing that I was a little disappointed was the Dan Dan Noodles. It had a sauce that I just didn't really feel. I can't wait to come back and eat some more and try something different. read more

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Honestly came in with high expectations because the tiktok recs were so strong and I was so disappointed!! We stopped by on a Friday at noon and there wasn't a wait (but it got very busy afterwards). We ordered the beef noodle soup and pan fried buns. The food came very quickly but dang, everything was SO SALTY. The beef noodle soup needed about a cup of water and the soup in the buns were definitely on the salty side as well. Bill wasn't too expensive but probably won't be back :(. Easy parking in the back! read more

P P Pop - Braised Beef Noodle Soup and soup buns - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I always love coming here! At peak hours parking is atrocious and since it's a small spot there is usually a line outside. You could order take out by skipping the line and going straight inside. You order through a paper and the server will come and double check that it is everything you ordered. Inside was clean and they have a restroom in the back. I got the popcorn chicken, sesame noodles, and mango tea. Can never go wrong with a popcorn chicken. This was my first time trying their sesame noodles and it was delicious! It was nutty, chewy, and perfectly sauced up. I was even dipping the popcorn chicken in the sauce. The teas always come in HUGE cups. The mango tea is my favorite. I would say their tea is usually on the sweeter side. Safe to say this place never fails me. read more

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P P Pop has been on my list for years, and I'm so glad it's checked off - and with little wait, too. (Expect 15 - 20 mins) Parking is abundant, since there are few businesses in this plaza. For starters, my friend and I shared the xiao long bao, popcorn chicken, and beef rolls. Our first item, the popcorn chicken, was divine - medium and fried to perfection, couldn't ask for better! The xiao long bao was next on the list, and these featured a more thick but still chewy skin. Unfortunately, two of ours were served "stuck together" which led to them breaking - sad! The last item, the beef rolls, were amazing as well. Not only is it a timeless classic, but the beef wasn't too dry. Between these tasty bites, we also shared a honey lemon green tea. My friend warned me about these mug sizes, and yes... one is probably enough for a table of four to share! This drink was super sweet, and it was definitely in need of dilution to be drinkable. Once your belly is full, though, good luck getting out! The space inside is fairly tight but nonetheless well worth a visit! Easily one of the best popcorn chicken in town! read more

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Great food! Not my first time here and the food, service, ambiance has always been great here. Tiny bit of a wait but food always comes out at a decent time and perfect quality. read more

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I've never had such delicious spicy braised beef noodle soup until I came here. Just a warning that it's actually quite spicy. My boyfriend got the devil's spicy beef noodle soup, which is definitely meant for spice lovers. The beef is incredibly tender, noodles taste fresh, and there's a generous portion of bok choy. The popcorn chicken is a must for the table. The xiao long bao, pan-fried shrimp and pork dumplings, and huge glass of passion green tea were also delicious. Highly recommend this spot and can't wait to come back. read more

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A long awaited, acclaimed Taiwanese place in the heart of the 626 near the border of Monterey Park, this institution has been a community gem for as long as I could remember. We typically order the fried buns, xiaolongbao and spicy beef noodle soups. It was delicious and hearty, and portions are always generous. The price is extremely competitive for this market! Would highly recommend. read more

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Really good, would def come back more if there wasn't such a long wait. But for a first time, would recommend because the food is pretty good and actually spicy. Like the devil noodles were so spicy I had to split it into two meals because i almost started crying (and i can eat the howling at howling rays). Ambiance and service is typical of any 626 Asian restaurant. So crowded, loud but worth it. The beef rolls are deep fried which I actually prefer the regular way because you get more of the chew of the scallion pancakes. The popcorn chicken is huge so great deal, I got the wontons in a soup and it had the most flavorful wonton soup ever. Still, would recommend the wontons in chili oil though because they have some flavorful chili oil. Beef noodles were standard, wish it came with more tendon because they killed it with tendon. read more

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I really did not know what to expect but was pleasantly surprized that the food was excellent and the restaurant nicely decorated. It was not crowded at 4:30, but it would be good to come early, as it's a small restaurant with not too much seating. I ended up taking the food home to my starving grandson and wife, who both enjoyed the food, which is known for its food quality and similarity to some of the most popular restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley! read more

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We visited on a Sunday afternoon and had about a 20-minute wait. When we were done eating there were still people waiting in line. The food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. Even the green tea serving was surprisingly large. The service was excellent. Overall, a great experience, and we'd definitely come back! read more

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They give A GOOD AMOUNT of food here. Great for FAMILY STYLE SHARING or just extra food for another day, hahaha! TOP PICKS: 100% the pan fried pork bao and beef noodle soup. WOULD COME BACK FOR SURE! FOOD 4.5 / 5 OVERALL Popcorn Chicken $10.00 - they give alot but it wasn't too greasy 4/5 盐酥鸡 Xiao Long Bao(8) $13.00 - not bad 3.5/5 南翔小笼包 Pan Fried Pork Bao (6) $13.00 - 5/5 GET THIS 上海生煎包 Hot Oil Pork w. Vegetable Wonton(8) $13.00 - 4/5 not bad 红油菜肉馄饨抄手 Tomato Beef Rice Noodle Soup $15.50 - 5/5 DELISH 番茄牛肉米线 Garlic Bok Choy $14.00 - 4/5 NORMAL VEGGIES 蒜蓉青江菜 SERVICE 4/5 Fast prompt service from all staff members. They really know how to turn tables here! PARKING 4/5 Depending on the time of day it might be tough since there's HK Good Fortune Supermarket here also. read more

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So disappointed tonight!!! Be warned! We called at 7:22 to ask the wait time for our party of 6 and was told a 35-45 min wait. So instead of waiting outside for 45 min we opted to get to the restaurant later. We arrived before 8:15pm, and they close at 9pm. Yet, we were told they didn't have a table for 6 and they would only take "To go" orders. While we were deciding on our order and waiting for our food, several parties arrived after us (1 party of 2 and 1 party of 6 and at least 3 more parties of 2.) They actually told the 1 party of 6 they could seat them even though we were there first. The others they sent away or gave them menus to order take out. And to top it off we literally got the items at 8:59pm. They gave us one "free" milk tea for waiting (even though there were 2 of us waiting outside). This is a problem and the restaurant really needs to have a sign indicating that seating stops at "8:15pm" (or whatever time they choose). They should not post their closing at 9:00pm unless they say "last seating at __:__ __pm. I have to say that we like the food but the service tonight was bad. Not sure if this place is going to get my business again. read more

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I have not visited P P Pop for a long time. I stopped by for lunch yesterday and it was a full house! I waited a few minutes for a table for two. After I sat down, more customers kept coming in. I'd avoid lunch time in the future if you don't want to wait for a table. While I waited, I was able to choose items on the menu. Once I sat down, I just gave the paper to the waiter and this speeds up the process. I absolutely love the big mug for their drinks. My favorite is the Green Apple Green Tea. I ordered Dan Dan Noodles and Steamed Pork and Leek Dumplings. My mom ordered Dan Dan Noodles also with Mango Green Tea. You have to mix in the noodles and you can taste a bit of spicy flavor underneath. AC is blasting and I did not feel hot at all. You can park at the market parking lot in the front and walk over. I'd love to stop by again during non rush hours! read more

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We still think this is the best noodle place around. Tasty, authentic, affordable. We keep bringing the whole big loud family back - popcorn chicken with basil is the best - beef noodle soup is still great. Tendon was tender - spicy fish noodle was decent - The lamb had lots of little bone shards. Kids and husband could not deal with this. Not happa friendly - potstickers paled in comparison to the noodles - dumplings paled in comparison to the potstickers - XLB was alright We'll be back soon read more

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Absolutely loved the beef noodle soup and popcorn chicken here. The portion of the beef noodle soup is huge with soooo much noodles and beef chunks! And the price is extremely reasonable. The beef noodle soup is one of the best I've had around here. Really flavorful dark broth but not too salty or heavy on the soy sauce. Chewy thick noodles. Softened bok choy. The beef was a hit and miss, some pieces were tender and juicy and others was a bit on the drier side. Also their popcorn chicken literally felt like twice the size of any other place but at a cheaper price. It's everything you want a popcorn chicken to be. I like that you can customize the spiciness too. I am excited to return, and I hear a lot of their other items are fantastic too. read more

Such a staple in the 626 and I can't believe it's taken me so many years before I've finally visited P P Pop since my school years. I came by for dinner with friends on a Friday night, missed out on a few dishes, so decided to come back two days later to get my hands on said dishes. It was that good! It's pretty small, right next to the supermarket with a good amount of parking. This place actually gets packed on weekends so I suggest coming early. I tried the beef noodle soup, beef wrap, pan fried pork buns, beef roll, popcorn chicken, beef friend rice, and dumplings. All items were pretty good but the standout ones were the pan fried pork buns and their dumplings. Crispy bread on the bottom, pillowy and soft on top, filling was juicy with a small amount of soup when you bit into it - probably one of my favorite dishes! The beef wrap, beef fried rice were just okay and things I probably wouldn't order again. The small amount of beef in the rice was pretty sad. So I saw my friend's order of the tomato ramen and decided I needed to get the rice noodle tomato soup. Came back and ordered a bowl with just the regular beef - this hit the spot! Loved the chewiness of the rice noodles and the flavor of the soup. Beef inside was alright, kinda similar to Yoshinoya's beef. Would definitely order again. And the drinks are huge! I drank a good amount but still had enough honey green tea to fill a to-go cup. Definitely will be back in the near future! Food comes out quickly and the workers are nice. read more

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My favorite taiwanese soup dumpling, popcorn chicken, and noodle restaurant. Super affordable and GIGANTIC portions. In terms of flavor and price it's way better than prince dumpling and Mr dragon noodle house. I personally think it's the best in SGV . I had their soup dumpling, popcorn chicken, beef roll, pan fried buns , and pan fried dumplings and they were all so good. Definitely my new favorite go to spot . read more

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P P Pop is now a favorite in my book. I had the spicy beef noodle soup. An iconic taiwanese dish. It's definitely spicy, yet absolutely addicting. The beef shanks were tender. It melt in the mouth while the chewy noodles gave the most perfect bite. My friend ordered a bunch of other things - popcorn chicken, large lemon green tea, fried pork buns and fried rice. I had some of the popcorn chicken and that's definitely a winner. Would absolutely come back here again. There was definitely a wait, so be prepared coming during rush hour. read more

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4.5 stars I remember this restaurant when it was just a humble restaurant next to a market. Nowadays, there's a line out the door. As to be expected, when a restaurant pairs quality, tasty food with an efficient staff, people will love it. Additionally, Tiktokers did their thing in putting Pppops on the map for other non-locals to see and maybe try. My family of 8 came to eat here as a Chinese New Years' get together and the staff did really well accommodating our party. It was in a corner and our seating arrangement was a bit odd, but it's not a big deal b/c the food and portions were amazing. These were our orders: Beef roll ($16): Savory, sweet, tender, chewy, and delicious are the words I'd use to describe this perfect appetizer. 5/5 stars Popcorn Chicken ($10 x 2): portions are huge and the pieces are the perfect bite-sized pieces. 4.5/5 stars XLB ($13 x 2): I do prefer these over Mama Lu's XLB. Very juicy, very hot. Price point is a bit higher than I expected. 4/5 stars Dan Dan Noodles ($13): Texturally, it is good and 100x better than any noodle dish you can find at Din Tai Fung, but it turned out spicier than I would like. 4/5 stars Beef Noodle Soup ($15.50 x 2): HUGE portions...probably enough for 3 people if appetizers are ordered. We had so much meat and noodles left over, it was insane. Meat and tendons was very soft. The most impressive thing? The broth was definitely simmered for hours b/c it gelatinized in the fridge. The soup was good soup. 5/5 stars Devil's Spicy Beef Noodle Soup ($16.50): my cousin insisted spicy wasn't good enough for him, so he got this. He was sweating the whole time he ate this and even had dilute it with water LOL. N/A /5 stars Black Pepper Beef Fried Udon ($16.50): this was very good. The beef was tender, noodles were well-seasoned, and my aunt approves. 5/5 stars Garlic Bok Choy ($14): I mean, we had to eat some vegetables, right?? Tasted as expected. 4/5 stars Milk Tea ($4.50): It is crazy to see pre-covid milk tea prices anywhere...unfortunately, this tea was just ok to me. Mango Green Tea ($4.99): The size of the cup was crazy big lol. It ended being a little too sweet for my cousins, so they poured the tea into some plastic cups and diluted it with water. Most of the family got to drink it. 5/5 stars This restaurant deserves all the success and recognition. (But parking is terrible) read more

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Yummy Taiwanese food spot! Even though it's not pictured one of the best dishes that I ended up eating at this place was the shrimp fried rice LOL. Everything was really yummy with big portions and the service was really fast. It does end to fill quickly sometimes and there is a line but they do give you a menu to preview and pick your items before you end up getting sat down. The parking lot is pretty small since it shares a lot with the supermarket next-door so just be wary that you might have to do street parking or park a little farther away. read more

P P Pop - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Long line but well worth the wait. I ordered the Dandan noodles and requested they were made without meat. They were deliciously creamy and the boodles were very stretchy. The fried squid was my favorite dish though, it was so crispy and flavorful I'd go back for that alone. The iced teas come in large pitcher glasses big enough to share. They're not overly either. Service is fast and the food come out quickly as well. Be ready with your whole party to be seated. The parking lot is tight and tends to fill up quickly. read more

On a late Saturday morning with little expectations and even less time for a meal we looked quickly for a place around us that could fulfill an itch for delicious food. Luckily, with a name like PP Pop, not only was it an easy choice after a quick look at the menu but how fun it was to say the name. Interior & Service When you walk in you'll notice the space is much bigger than you expect from the outside. The interior is modern and the AC kept the entire space nice a cool, something that'll become very important as the weather starts to warm up. Once seated they'll give you a menu to peruse, write down what you want, and you can flag them down to grab your order. This is a Taiwanese restaurant but like any Chinese cuisine adjacent restaurant, the food comes out hot and quickly. Food Before I even get to the food let me talk about their chili oil. As most Chinese/Hong Kong/Taiwanese restaurants have a small assortment of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil on the side of each table I didn't think much about what PP Pop had to offer. But once I used their chili oil I noticed it was a highlight of the restaurant. The chili oil is more like a chili crisp with elements having a nice crunchy texture. On top of that, it tasted fresh and not like it's been out or processed months or years ago. I had to ask the staff if they make their chili oil in house and they confirmed it. So, even before any food comes out you have an essential element that'll optimize and boost any thing this restaurant dishes out. The first dish to come out was their Dan Dan Noodles. This is a popular dish for this restaurant and a staple for Taiwanese cuisine. The one served here was creamy with a meaty flavor and bouncy, chewy noodles. It tasted fresh but it was a bit too deep in peanut flavor for my preference. If you prefer a nuttier flavor for your Dan Dan Noodles then you'll probably love PP Pop's version. The popcorn chicken came out next and it was a delight. The right amount of crispiness whilst still giving a chewy texture that amplified the soft, moist chicken meat this was a delicious blast of some of my favorite popcorn chicken moments from high school and college when Guppies was alive and well. If you're sensitive to spice I recommend getting this mild. Their beef roll was thinner than some I've had at other restaurants. That doesn't mean it was bad. In fact, they shred their beef inside the rolls which made it easier to eat and allowed each bite to be consistent in texture and flavor. The wrap itself was slightly crispy without bent over fried. It was a nice contrast to the interior. This was a highlight dish for me. Finally, the xiao long bao came out. It was good. Nothing that would differentiate it from other great baos I've had at other restaurants. It is juicy, hot, and will satisfy any dumpling desires. Final Thoughts PP Pop was just as fun to eat as the words that make up its name. All the food was delicious and it came out around $58 for the whole meal I just described. If you're coming on a weekend I recommend getting here before noon, but even if you come after it probably won't be much of a wait. A great gem inside the SGV area and perfect for couples or groups to enjoy. read more

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I've never actually dinned in and only ordered take out for the last decade. Who can resist to cheap good eats. Parking lot does get a bit packed during lunch/ dinner rush since it's shared with a market next door. Dan Dan Noodle -one of my favorite restaurants to get this dish. Minced meat is fragrant and flavorful. While peanut sauce isn't too peanut buttery and consistency isn't too thick either. Beef Roll - scallion pancake is light, airy and perfectly crispy. Beef is flavorful and tender. Also one of my favorite restaurants to get this dish. House Special Fried Rice -shrimp is always crisp and bits of beef is flavorful. You can really taste the wok fire. read more

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I get a feeling this is has been a go to spot for locals and visitors alike for many years. The beef noodle soup was solid. Service was swift and attentive. Ambiance is casual, I can easily eavesdrop someone's conversation but of course I won't be doing that. Funny enough, it's a great people watching restaurant based on how the seating is structured like a classroom! They also keep the room well ventilated which is great especially for hot days eating noodle soups. read more

P P Pop - Shrimp fried rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Can't believe it took us this long to try such a gem! P P pop served some classic Chinese dishes that were delicious and served in a timely manner! I didn't look up anything before we arrived since I noticed I bookmarked this place awhile ago on Yelp. We ordered the xiao long bao, Dan Dan noodles, and garlic bok choy The hands down fav dish was the Dan Dan noodles! Flavorful and a great balance of spice and peanut taste. The bok choy was a generous amount with leftovers to take home! The XLB dumplings were decent in my opinion but not the main reason to come here. Next time, I would love to try their soups since most people were ordering beef noodle soup and ramen. The atmosphere was very steady and busy for a Tuesday evening dinner at 7pm! We were sat right away but a few parties after us had to wait 5-10min for a table. Would come again! read more

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7 words: beer mugs of tea for 5 dollars. Amazing. Anyways. This place is packed for good reason. Delicious xiao long bao, juicy pan fried pork baos, rich beef noodle soup full of fragrant aromatics and tender beef. Huge portion of popcorn chicken, got the spicy powder on the side and it is SPICY. Be warned haha. We got it on the side for my child to have not spicy pieces, but it would have been better to have it dusted on top for us at least hahaha. That stuff is POTENT even if you dip a tiny amount. Unexpected because Taiwanese spicy is honestly not really that spicy lol! But seriously you gotta get the beer mug of tea. It's so affordable. You can customize the sweetness, share with someone, and still have tea left to take home. Honey lemon green tea at 25% sweetness is really good. Real lemon flavor too, not fake. Got a beef roll to go too.. and it's SO tasty. Yum. Looks like I found a new spot! Parking lot is a little small, but I managed to find a spot. You honestly could probably park in the lot across the street, which is huge; or find street parking quite easily since this ain't DTLA or west LA. This is why 626 remains supreme. read more

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After reading other customers' Yelp reviews, I went in with high expectations, but unfortunately, the experience fell short. The biggest disappointment was the potstickers. I was hoping for a thin yet firm, silky wrapper with a nicely pan-fried crust. Instead, the wrappers were thick and starchy, more doughy than delicate. They could also have benefited from a much better sear; deeper browning would have added both texture and flavor. The beef noodle soup was just average. While the braised beef was tender, the broth tasted flat and lacked the depth I expected. Overall, nothing stood out as memorable, especially given the hype. I wanted to love this place, but the food didn't quite live up to the buzz. read more

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Another great meal. I wish I could add more photos because I got the soup with only beef tendon. read more

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I always order to go, I have never ate inside. The food at this place is always excellent, I love the pan fried dumplings and dan dan noodles. This place makes phone ordering easy and food is always done in 15-20 minutes. The parking lot can be very busy as they share it with a super market. read more

Great place to eat! I would say this is one of the best Chinese / Taiwanese dumpling spots out there. Their beef rolls, fried buns, and beef noodle soup are the best I've ever eaten. It's comparable to Thumbling, even better than them I would say. I will be coming back here!! read more

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P p pop is literally poppingg in my mouth. In my opinion, I like p p pop way more than restaurants like din tai fung. It is a small business and all of their dishes are so good. The price is way more affordable and the portions are huge. We ordered their house special fried rice, popcorn chicken, and steamed pork shrimp leek dumplings. We went right at opening and the place was filled within the next 10 minutes. It was funny to see how each table ordered popcorn chicken because it is literally that good and look at their huge portions. We were so full after and even had leftovers to take home. I loved each dish. The dumplings were so juicy. I really liked the house special fried rice. I added some soy sauce and chili sauce and yupp chefs kiss. Popcorn chicken is crispy and soo delicious. I have tried their calamari before - loveee both!! read more

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Came by at 11 am on Sunday for a party of 2 and inside was pretty packed! The inside is especially small and luckily as a small party, we were seated in ~5 minutes. Service was nothing to speak out about-- it was always a bit of a struggle to find a server since they're all so busy, especially because we were sat at the front of the house by the wall. There were also customers standing directly behind our table, blocking us from the servers' sights as we were trying to get the check, which was annoying. Food wise, it was nothing spectacular. The passionfruit green tea barely tasted like passionfruit, the pan fried baos didn't have any depth to their flavor other than the meat (this was a pretty big disappointment), and the noodles weren't aromatic and largely unmemorable. I'd say that the highlight of our meal was the popcorn chicken, which were nicely fried and very crisp. It was definitely fresh, as all dishes were cooked well and came quickly. Prices were standard for the cuisine. I think this is a pretty average establishment for Taiwanese beef noodles, but with so many contenders in the area P P Pop is not too high on my list. read more

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Classic Taiwanese joint! I heard this is very similar or also owned by Mr Dragon Noodle House? and I clearly see it. The restaurant is a lot smaller, but also it was already packed! I don't remember Mr. Dragon Noodle House being this packed either, so maybe this location is doing much better. They basically have the same items. We ordered the xlb, house special beef noodle soup, and the popcorn chicken. Service was pretty quick and efficient. No fuss at all. Beef noodle soup was pretty solid, very cozy very homey. The beef is also very soft and tender. The xlb, the skin of the dumpling is pretty thick, kinda wish it was thinner, but the soup itself was pretty tasty! I always hear a lot of people talk about their popcorn chicken but honestly it's nothing really that special haha. Garage milk tea actually tastes better in terms of popcorn chicken. We got a mild but it wasn't a mild at all. However, I would say it's still pretty solid, but missing all the spices. Overall, you can't go wrong with this shop! Parking is pretty tight here since it's also shared with the market. read more

P P Pop - xlb, house special beef noodle soup, and popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Awesome Taiwanese gem in Monterey Park that's always busy during dinners. Great noodles, dumplings and some of the best popcorn chicken I've ever had. Come of the spicy items are REALLY spicy so order carefully. Would def come again for dan dan and beef noodles read more

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First time visiting. Watched a YouTube review and it looked good. Had high expectations and I'm glad the food is good. I mean REALLY good. I like spicy food. My wife eats no spice, so we order different stuff. I had the spicy wonton. Omg sooooooooo good! My mouth was on numbing fire, while I felt like I was in heaven. 10/10 easily. I also had the house beef noodles. Perfect. My wife had the xiaolong bao and pan fried shrimp pork dumplings. The xiaolong bao was good, but not as good as the gold standard (din tai Fung) but worth trying. The pan fried dumplings were out of this world! Omg pan fried juicy spilling everywhere! I can bathe in that juiciness if it weren't so scalding hot! Oh what a meal. Service is fast. Very polite and great with customers. One important note.... You have to get your ticket number before you get in line. No one will remind you so if you wait 20 minutes in line without your ticket, you are out of luck! Expect 20 minutes wait during lunch rush. Ambiance is decent. Nothing special. This place isn't huge. Very clean and nice. Wish they had a waiting area inside. Can't complaint. Food is amazing, that's all that matters. All the food items are roughly $15 range, so if you are a grown adult, you should be ordering 2 items. Not super cheap, but probably the most tasty $30 you will ever consume. The lemon tea is about $5, but you get to drink out of a huge one-liter mug. It's crazy man! I love it! If for some reason you don't like the food, you need to go see your doctor ASAP because you might have tastebud issues relating to more serious neurological / mental issues. Just know that. read more

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My husband and I have heard a lot about this place, and it usually has a line when we pass by. We tried pan-fried dumplings and the beef noodle. They both are super delicious. The noodle broth was rich but not too strong. Parking is abundant since they share the Hong Kong Market parking lot. read more

P P Pop - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Came to PP Pop on a Thursday night because I was seriously craving dumplings, and this spot had great reviews in the area. We ordered one of the house soups, dumplings, spicy wontons, and a couple of their teas. The dumplings were solid--I'd give them a 4/5. The spicy wontons, though? Total standout. Easily a 5/5 and my favorite thing we ordered. The soup didn't hit for me as much--more of a 3/5--but still warm and comforting. Their teas were unexpectedly amazing. They come in big cups and they have so many green tea flavors. I got the Passion Green Tea and it was perfect--not too sweet and super refreshing. Service was great, too. Since we came in late, the restaurant wasn't very busy, and the servers were attentive. Our food came out quickly, which was a nice plus. Overall, I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. The food was pretty good and the menu has a ton of other items I want to try next time.. read more

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