Papa Lu's Kitchen

4.2 (79 reviews)

ModerateChinese, Noodles, Seafood

Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Fried Rice, Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce, Roasted Duck

Chrissy L.

Papa Lu's Kitchen had Chinese food like the Roasted Duck, Fried Rice, and Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce. The roasted duck had crispy skin and tender meat. The eggplant was soft and coated in a garlicky sauce. The fried rice paired well with the other dishes.

Net A.

Located in the President Plaza Baldwin Park. Mixed yelp reviews but overall it was still a 4- star rating! This has a health score of C .. hmmmm read all the violations before but hoping they were all corrected and didn't have an updated Letter Grade ! Well it was still worth the try and it didn't disappoint!! Restaurant has at the center a nice elegant dining area with 3 of 8 seats round tables covered with nice blue and white printed cloth and lazy Susan atop!!! Red Leather covered booths set up against wall for more privacy! Ordered their weekday Lunch Special which was an ala carte dish list @$12.99. Hubby and I shared a plate of Sauteed Bittermelon with Beef and Chicken & String beans with Black bean sauce served with rice!! They were generous serving dishes which were good for 4 people at least .... Leftovers for dinner for sure!! Both dishes were cooked to perfection and next time I'd love to try the ..... lobster, Bbq pork, fillet mignon, walnut shrimp, duck , eggplant and many many many more !!!

Bienvenido A.

Good service, warm reception. Ambience quiet, casual and comfortable. Ordered green beans with chicken and bitter melon with black bean sauce. Perfect match with steam rice included with lunch weekday special. Rich flavorful sauce on both veggies but a little different in taste. Salted black bean and right cooking time made bitter melon taste more prominent (my preference) in which steamed white rice's role did its job as a neutralizer. Nice crunchy green beans with soft and tender chicken pieces was as good and as enjoyable. Very reasonable price for what you get. Will definitely come back an d try lobster dish and others on the menu list. Disappointed though on the C rating we saw as we walked out the door. Hope no serious health issue/s involved and hoping to see a better grade next time.

Robert Z.

So this is a small Chinese restaurant that's a bit aways from the main hustle and bustle lf the 626. However, if you want to try something a little different, there are some "traditional" Kaiping specialties that I haven't seen on menus anywhere else. I've always come with my family and have received great service because my dad knows the staff. They speak my home dialect so I'm sure there's some bias there. Foodwise, I've tried quite a bit and haven't had any dishes that didn't hit the mark for me. Standouts for me are the big claypot yellow eel rice, their specialty roast goose (the 2 dishes just listed may require a preorder but again, my dad usually handles all the ordering), their beansprout with pig intestine, and their egg plant with salted fish. The claypot rice is ordered by the kilo so really is a big party dish but has nice succulent pieces of eel, really well cooked rice, and then of course the crispy rice at the bottom. The goose is very flavorful and not super gamey, it has more of a meaty texture and bite than the younger poultry an American pallette may be used to so word of warning. I really like the beansprout with pig intestine, again not really gamey but very savory with very tender, fatty pieces of intestine (highly recommend even if you're hesitant with intestine). The eggplant with salted fish is also intensely savory with a pungency from the salted fish that may seem like a lot but melds really well with the sauce and overall flavor of the dish. Though I haven't tried every dish on their menu, I've tried quite a bit and can confidently say they'll bring out some tasty Chinese dishes.

Kathy M.

This is a small hole in the wall restaurant that a friend recommended that I try. I wanted some duck and he said this place has the best tasting one, so i had to give it a try. Parking is very simple, they share a private lot with other establishments around. I did not use the bathroom so I'm uncertain what it looks like. The environment is extremely casual and the service was great! I'm not sure if it's because I spoke to them in Cantonese, but i was treated with a smile and was given great customer service. As soon as I walked in, I noticed there was half a duck left. I asked if they had any others in the back, they said no. I said to them that I'd like to order that last duck as I was waiting for my friend to show up. They gladly told me that they will hold that duck as I took a look at the menu. I ordered for us: Salt and pepper prawns: 8/10 the size of the prawns were huge and was very meaty. There was flavor but I wish there was a little bit more. Yang chow fried rice: 9/10 the rice was extremely fluffy and I loved the meat variations. I just forgot to ask without onion/chives. Bbq pork: 8/10 It was great, but I wished it was a little bit sweeter, just a little. Roast duck: 10/10 for only being half a duck, the duck was smooth, the skin wasn't too roasted but it was the right consistency of crispy and chewy. They didn't drench it with sauce, which is great! They gave us the sauce on the side. Iced lemon tea: 7/10 it was good, but definitely could be a lot sweeter (I love the sweet ones). One free refill during your stay. I'll be back! So good!

Had Singaporean noodles, fried intestines, braised tofu with roasted pork and mushroom fries. Everything was so good.

Irene A.

Second time to eat here. 1st time was just last week. We drove all the way from Sun Valley. I love all 4 out 5 dishes. I find the rice noodle with spare ribs bland. Lacks flavor. Not bad, but not good. It can easily be remedied by adding soysauce. We will definitely go back to try more dishes. Staff is super friendly (shout out to Holly). Clean restaurant and clean restrooms.

J C.

Holly always is courteous and friendly, she greets everyone with her smiles and provides an outstanding service. She recommends a variety of items that we always enjoyed. It feels like home with homestyle cooking.

yang chow fried rice ( husband already ate more than half of it)

Christie C.

just got food to go. As usual great tasting, perfectly cooked and generous portions. The fried rice is similar to Sam Woo - but they have more ingredients

Magda N.

Solid chinese place. Who knew there was a pretty good one in this area! Salt and pepper fish fillet is delicious. Will get again. Orange chicken is not sweet like your typical american sauces. Solid though. Not overcooked and plump chicken. Order came with rice. Phoned the order and ready within 15 minutes. Quick service.

David M.

Very good food and service. Al their canto dishes are on point and service is pretty fast. We had everything to go and didn't have to wait when we arrived.

David C.

Decided to try this off a Yelp search find by the missus. I knew it was no way related to the now somewhat well known Mama Lu's group of restaurants and was just trying to sort of leech off the name, but the Yelp reviews and pictures looked good. Well, located in a small nondescript strip mall, this is a tiny local joint with authentic Chinese in an area of town you probably don't go to for Chinese food in the SGV. Every other business in the mall was specifically tailored for Latinos and you don't see a lot of Chinese businesses or customers. Still, the workers are very friendly and attentive. The place is clean if nothing special inside. The problem is the food was just okay. Maybe for the area, due to a dearth of Chinese restaurants, this stands out. However, I live in Temple City and we have many, many choices all around us. When we go anywhere the first time, we order a small handful of dishes and don't go crazy just in case it's bad. This place wasn't bad. It is just none of the dishes particularly stood out. I always order kung pao chicken, and here it was incredibly bland. I love how at 99.9% of Chinese restaurants they always warn us that kung pao is spicy and it is never any spicier than mayonnaise unless you are at an authentic Szechuan restaurant and beg them to make it really spicy. The other two dishes were more successful. The most successful was probably the Salt and Pepper Fish Filet. It was good and flavorful. The chicken with black bean sauce was also pretty decent, especially since it is filled with string beans, which I usually order separately anyway. Portions were not small nor overly large, but also fairly priced. Bottom line is you can see people who are locals seem to like it more than I do. I probably wouldn't go back. I certainly wouldn't rush back since it is farther away than most of the other Chinese restaurants I can try or which I already frequent. But, you certainly can do worse. It wasn't bad in any way. So make your decision to try or not with these things in mind.

Jessica G.

Gave this place a try because my dad lives really close by. The food was decent, it wasn't spectacular nor was it horrible. It is great to have a Chinese place in Baldwin Park and not have to commute to MPK or Arcadia for it. Pork Intestine was okay, it could've been a light crispier but not bad! Quail/Squab: not the best.. I would suggest going to Mr. Chopsticks in Temple City/Arcadia for it Crispy egg Noodle with Char Sui: This is what you expect when you order it. They gave a lot of char Sui which isn't bad, but the noodle were crispy and this dish was overall very salty. Fried Pork Knuckle: I personally did not try it cause I typically don't like this dish in general so I have no idea if it was good or not Sautéed Water Spinach: delicious!

Stuffed pork intestine (glutinous rice and sausage inside)

Karen L.

If you're looking for a home-cooked Cantonese style meal, this is a nice spot to check out if you're in the area. It's a hole in the wall, family run business. They do have a few unique items on the menu that you don't find everywhere, like the stuffed pork intestine, which has glutinous rice and sausage inside. Ample parking even though shared with other businesses too.

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Kelly L.

3 years ago

My favorite Cantonese restaurant so far! The eel rice is so good. And the service is great too. read more

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Jan C.

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They speak almost no English . Lunch specials menu is pretty solid with decent prices No forks though..

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Kate K.

1 year ago

Fresh ingredients is the key. Good portion and decent pricing. We had the French style beef & mushroom tofu. Both dishes are delicious. As usual we asked any Chinese restaurant for "NO MSG" & "NO chicken powder". The waitress was nice to put in the request. We had regular salt level. read more

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Anthony C.

2 years ago

This is a small little place nestled in the corner of a strip mall. The food is relatively authentic Cantonese/Chinese. Plenty of seating inside but it isn't anything fancy (not that I expected fancy from the location). The thing that earns 5 stars is the quality of food for the price (we had 2 lunch special orders). With tax and tip it barely came to $30 and the food was pretty decent. The vermicelli was not crumbly, the veggies were fresh and the char-siu (bbq pork)/shrimp was not over cooked. The string beans were also crispy and flavorful. For $30, I'll take it and be back to try out their other dishes. The lady in the front was friendly enough but her English isn't great. Not a deal breaker for me but give them some patience when ordering. read more

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Chaoyan L.

3 years ago

I drove an hour to take my mom here for their Eel rice, and I was so glad that I spent the time! This is more than amazing! All the food we ordered were maximum food taste and authentic - almost the same as we had in Guangdong, China. Highly recommend to anyone who loves good Chinese food! Will definitely go there for more dishes again! read more

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Brandon Y.

2 years ago

Food is great and tastes traditional. Fairly priced. Come about once a week for their pan fried noodles with veggies.

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David C.

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4 years ago

Ordered take out via yelp Order was prepared for pick up on time Food was warm and delicious Ordered house special fried rice, Beef chow fun, filet lignin, and honey walnut shrimp All was very delicious Not overly salty and seasoned lightly Will definitely try again read more

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Felicity Y.

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3 years ago

Food was good, above average, price is also a bit higher than other Chinese restaurants. They have a tricky pricing strategy here, seems the price differs based on how many people dine in. read more

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Alice C.

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They recently switched the name of the restaurant, and updated the menu selections slightly. The place is just like any other Chinese restaurants but a bit cleaner. The waitress though was super friendly. She would chat with us, and help us with our choice of selections. The food was good, but a bit pricy. We have yet to find a better Chinese restaurant in this proximity. read more

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Hector R.

4 years ago

I strongly recommend this mom and pops restaurant. My wife and I love the family atmosphere the food was amazing The restaurant was clean and great customer service. read more

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Angela L.

3 years ago

horrible food that was so disappointed! service is good but the quality of food is not good. fried rice has no flavor. roasted duck was fatty and not fully cooked. read more

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Silvia M.

4 years ago

OMG! Where do I start? I've been here a couple of times now and I try something new each time. I have yet to try a dish that was not delicious. I have to use a fork because I can't pick up the food fast enough with chopsticks lol It is mandatory to get their fried rice and mushroom fries! So far my favorite dish has been the Filet Mignon that comes with mushrooms and bell peppers. It was so juicy and flavorful that I kept eating the mushrooms. Ironically, I do not even like mushrooms. I was shocked! The lemon tea is good, you can tell they do not skimp out on the tea The Thai tea is my favorite. For the amount of food you get, the pricing is reasonable. Customer service is good, very attentive and friendly Parking is easy to find making it a plus. read more

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Sheila M.

3 years ago

Normally this place is really good even for take out- but yesterday I ordered fried rice with no shrimp because I'm allergic and I got shrimp. The rice was not fresh, it was hard so I could tell it was overcooked of old rice. Nor the same. They gotta read the order for sure before they send it out. read more

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Sam K.

3 years ago

Ordered a Christmas feast and it was made and delivered promptly. We loved the spicy eggplant, crispy tofu, veggie lo mein and green beans. Appreciate the ability to make one of the dishes vegetarian from our request. Delicious meal! read more

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Bill S.

4 years ago

One of the best Chinese cuisine in the area. Their food are very flavorful and have the right amount of seasoning. Me and my family did dine in once and it is very clean and tidy. The food arrived pretty fast. The waiter lady is super nice and would talk with us and recommend what food to get. read more

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Laneisha A.

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3 years ago

This place is a rip off, I visited this place on Sunday July 10th I placed one order of walnut shrimp wich it's stated on the signage outside of the establishment. Woman behind counter gave me a price of $14.95 and when I received my bank statement she changed me $20.95, I called the restaurant. Conveniently. This restaurant didn't want to take accountability for there mistake and refused give me the difference. I will never visit this place again. Thieves... read more

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Jack W.

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3 years ago

This place is way overpriced for non-authentic eel rice! They put cilantro and not just ginger covering the authentic taste. The other dishes I ordered were just so so compare to other restaurants. $94 before tip for 3 low quality dishes is just rip-off for me! Two workers attending to customers on a busy Saturday dinner is ridiculous. I could have walked out after my meal and they would never noticed. I'm don't know why others giving 5 and 4 stars. Just beware! read more

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Eddie L.

3 years ago

The person who answered the phone and took the order was efficient and fluent in English which was refreshing. Some of the dishes were inconsistent, some bland, some salty, and other dishes that were ordered extra spicy weren't prepared as requested. I would go back as the food overall was good with a little bit of adjustment. read more

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Litia Taufa M.

3 years ago

Food is fresh, service is great and ambiance is very calm... love their house fried rice(10 out of 10) it had bits of beef, chicken and shrimp in it with eggs & green onion... the salt n pepper pork is my favorite (10 out of 10)... salt n pepper fish so yummy (10 out of 10)... house noodles (8 out of 10) and their orange chicken (7 out of 10)... overall I give it a 5 star! Love the delicious food, good and attentive service and it's a hidden gem in Baldwin Park for sure!! read more

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Danielle H.

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4 years ago

My husband and I love eating here! The food is amazing, and the wait staff is always so friendly. They give our son a lollipop every time we come in and really make him feel special. Even more importantly, the food comes out quickly and is always hot and fresh. We love the chow mein, honey and walnut shrimp, and the orange chicken. The green beans are also delicious! Just make sure you tell them if you don't want spice. I should also mention the ambiance. It's not too loud or obnoxious, and the design and setup is very tasteful. I would highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to try a good Chinese restaurant! read more

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Olivia T.

4 years ago

Everything is fresh and delicious. The best Chinese food I've ever eaten. I'm very sad that I am moving out of state. Of course, because I found a great place to eat read more

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Yanet A.

4 years ago

The food was great! A little pricey but good enough amount of food that can be use for next day meal. Employees are really nice and attentive. I will come back here again. read more

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Kent H.

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Good authentic Chinese food in an area that's not typically Chinese. Was able to get all kinds of Cantonese classics, like duck, pork, beef stew read more

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M. T.

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4 years ago

Papa Lu's was the former Three's Kitchen. It's the same Cantonese-style dishes as Three's Kitchen.

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Adam C.

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Very tasty food but the prices don't match the location. Inside is clean. Staff was attentive.

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Patrick L.

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4 years ago

The staff is very friendly n efficient. The prices are ok and the food is more salty than I would have liked. The Singapore vermicelli is small in portion. The lamb stew is good. The pork shoulder is not too crispy and dry meat! read more

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Chris N.

4 years ago

Staff was nice, location is clean, taste was ok. Had pork chop with spicy salt, wonton soup, shrimp fried rice, and an order of beans stir fried with garlic (I forgot the actual name of this plate). read more

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Anthony P.

3 years ago

Great food! The business used be another name and still amazing choices. Fast (and I mean fast) confirmation of my order and delivery. Everything is packed neatly and delivered hot and fresh. Will order again no doubt. Thank you! read more

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Huang D.

4 years ago

Good service, the dumplings was hot and delicious. Vegetables are fresh and cooked to perfection. I love how they have pictures on the menu and all over the walls so we can see how beautiful the dishes are. That way we can try different things that they have to offer. The lobster dish was yummy read more

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Penney M.

4 years ago

First time ordering delivery...food came fast and hot! The roast duck was so moist tender and juicy with a nice crisp skin! Will definitely be ordering again! read more

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SarAh L.

4 years ago

New ownership ? I tried twice to at least get a second try, every time make everyone disappointed.

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Miriam C.

4 years ago

Delicious definitely coming back ate it on my 30 minute lunch break Kung Pao Chicken was Excellent just what I needed. Just wish my lunch was later so I could come more often. Very friendly service & Authentic. read more

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Andy T.

4 years ago

A great spot for some classic Chinese dishes and to support a local family owned restaurant. The people there were very nice and attentive. Highly recommend the house special lobster, definitely worth the price. read more

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Judy C.

3 years ago

Delicious food and great service I recommend this place. They offer free rice with your dishes which is a plus.

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Viggie C.

4 years ago

This place is changing ownership very often, the prices are super high and the taste is not good. They charge for anything except water. Don't order the spicy wonton which had no taste at all. We ordered the mushroom with beef which was super salty, the waitresses were rude. Never will return. read more

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Saunders C.

4 years ago

This is a hidden gem, it's a very simple traditional Chinese restaurant, but has some unique options on their menu. Must try mushroom fries!

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Gabriel M.

3 years ago

The food is just lick your fingers good! Everything we tried was good. For your first time, just let the hostess recommend the dish if you're not experienced with Chinese food. Try it, you won't regret it. The personnel are very nice and helpful. The ambiance is traditional Chinese in California. read more

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Sandra L.

4 years ago

Some of the Best Chinese food I have had in a Long time. My Absolute favorite is the House Special pan friend Noodles. And the Honey walnut shrimp is Excellent. Highly recommend this little hole in the wall. read more

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Denis T.

4 years ago

This is the place I been looking for to say it's the best Chinese food ever! The service is great and it's a good atmosphere and friendly place, thumbs up. There green beans is great! Thank you Jason!! Denis read more

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13334 Ramona Blvd
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Baldwin Park, CA 91706
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What time does Papa Lu's Kitchen open?

Papa Lu's Kitchen opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Papa Lu's Kitchen close?

Papa Lu's Kitchen closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Papa Lu's Kitchen take credit cards?

Yes, Papa Lu's Kitchen takes credit cards.

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Does Papa Lu's Kitchen have catering options?

No, Papa Lu's Kitchen does not have catering options.

Does Papa Lu's Kitchen have a drive thru?

No, Papa Lu's Kitchen does not have a drive thru.

Does Papa Lu's Kitchen serve alcohol?

Yes, Papa Lu's Kitchen serves alcohol.

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Does Papa Lu's Kitchen allow dogs?

Yes, Papa Lu's Kitchen allows dogs.

Does Papa Lu's Kitchen have TVs?

No, Papa Lu's Kitchen does not have TVs.

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Does Papa Lu's Kitchen have bike parking?

No, Papa Lu's Kitchen does not have bike parking.

Does Papa Lu's Kitchen have outdoor seating?

No, Papa Lu's Kitchen does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Papa Lu's Kitchen have parking?

Yes, Papa Lu's Kitchen has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Is Papa Lu's Kitchen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Papa Lu's Kitchen is wheelchair accessible.

Does Papa Lu's Kitchen have free WiFi?

Yes, Papa Lu's Kitchen has free WiFi.

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Food is fried well, shelves organized well as well as the seafood displayed. I love coming hereread more

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The food is tasty and I feel like they have a wider variation of choices compared to other garlic…read moreshrimp places. They have wings, sliders etc. With each meal you get a desert! friend oreo cookie and side of vanilla ice cream. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant has tables and high bar tables along with a sitting bar. If you opt to sit at a higher table you may get sat sooner. We came one time and waited about an hour to be seated. They have a bunch of TV's to watch the games and beers on tap. I took a star off for the parking, it's always packed due to the other businesses in the same shopping center. Also the service is kind of slow, they are always busy so I get it but I feel like maybe they need to hire another person or two to help.

Food: A solid 4! Had peeled & deceived shrimp, muscles, snow…read morecrab legs, and corn on the cob. The food was clearly fresh. Service: About a 3.0-2.5. 2 servers, nice, but for being such a small place, the service was slow. I get it, they are young and I am sure the owners get comfortable with the staus quo. If they trained them, or hired so.eone with a more sense of urgency, this food joint would rock! Ambiance: A small, strip-mall style hole in the wall. We gave this local place a try and it was woth the trip. Very common 4 top tables with 2 pull-chairs and booth seating along the walls. Over all, we would go back. The pricing was par for the industry, wife and I had the above listed items and fountain drinks. The total was $85. This location is above average due to the freshness of their seafood. Oh, and they brought out dessert with our check. Ice cream and a bińet.

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It's amazing service and food best service every time we go it's amazing food and the best service…read moreever

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Mariscos Zamudio is seriously impressive! The ceviche is incredibly fresh, full of bright flavors…read moreand perfectly prepared. The tacos are delicious as well--great seasoning and generous portions. And the botanas? Absolutely fantastic. They're packed with flavor and make the perfect dish to share. The staff is welcoming, the vibe is comfortable, and the food really stands out. If you're looking for top-quality mariscos with real, authentic taste, this place definitely delivers. Highly recommend stopping by!

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I finally tried this place and unfortunately I was disappointed…read more When I went in, the servers were all in the Kitchen. Then a server came out and seated us. We ordered after 10 minutes. I was very hungry and thought having tacos and ceviche and shrimp cocktail should be something quick. But the order took more than 20 mins to come out and I had to follow up with them. There were only 3 tables at the time and each table is just with one or two customers. There two servers total, but it seems the person who ordered for me also went to cook. I am not sure if this is one time situation where the Chef is not working that day? Because it honestly took too long to bring the food out when it's not busy at all. The most disappointing part is that after all this waiting, the tacos were toooo salty. We ordered grilled fish and grilled shrimp tacos. There were these blacks stuff sticking to the fish and shrimp, it's those black stuff that you get from burnt pan. The shrimp cocktail and ceviche was okay. Nothing amazing but I just wondered why couldn't they bring these two dish out first because it should be something already premade?? I would not come back after this experience. But I would suspect the management more the employees working there because I think they need more training. I also wonder if it's a substitute Chef or a new Chef was working that day?? This happened on Saturday the Thanksgiving weekend. Their ambiance is cute but feels old.

We came on a Friday evening since we can't eat meat on Fridays, and it was randomly closed without…read morea sign or notice, very disappointing

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I believe it's been Relocated to Monterey park under a new name : Yu Kitchen…read more We love this place. Our family often goes here for delicious lobster and noodles. The portions are legit and taste is amazing. I hope the new place opens up soon and has the same server and chef! They both are amazing.

This is the one time yelp completely failed me on the reviews. I dont know if people who give this…read moreplace a great review above 4 stars and above were just high on MJ or climbed out of a rock, but this was no where near comparable to any legit chinese cantonese cuisines. I rather have eaten Panda if the quality was going to be this low and saucy and salty. The service was atrocious too. 1 person handling the order taking, table service and the register. So imagine trying to get any service when she has to attend to the other tables as well. She will leave you mid ordering to handle something in the kitchen to grab a dish then come back to take ur order later. They should just make this a counter register ordering spot. where you get a number and grab your food at the counter when its ready. Cuz i sure as heck wasnt tipping 15% for this service.

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My boiling crab location is the best employees are nice especially Tucker and the food is fast and…read moregood

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Regis K.

Elite 23

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2 years ago

I had the opportunity to dine at Papa Lu's Kitchen in Baldwin Park, a restaurant specializing in Taishan cuisine from South China, near Guangzhou--a region my ancestors are from. Many classic American Chinese dishes have roots in this area, as the first wave of Chinese immigrants, including my ancestors, came from Taishan to build the railroads in the U.S. The food at Papa Lu's stands out from the usual Cantonese fare. Their Taishan Yellow Eel Claypot Rice was a highlight for me--richly fragrant with perfectly cooked rice, tender eel, and a unique flavor that you won't find elsewhere. Another standout dish was their braised goose, which took me right back to my childhood, when my grandma would prepare similar meals. The goose, slow-braised for hours, was full of deep, savory flavors. Papa Lu's also offers a variety of Taishan specialties like Roasted Chicken, Pork Tripe with Chicken Soup, sticky rice stuffed intestine, and Vegetable Fruit Claypot Rice. This family-owned spot not only serves delicious food but also delivers great service with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking to explore beyond typical Cantonese cuisine, I highly recommend trying Papa Lu's for a taste of Taishan's unique flavors. read more

Mani C.

5 months ago

Our friends and family really enjoyed the clay pot rice! My husband even ate 5 bowls of it lol. Portion size was huge for the small size. I am Cantonese so I am pretty picky when it comes to Cantonese food, especially clay pot rice. I think the other food was just alright, but I will get the clay pot rice again for sure! Just for reference, we were a party of 3 and ordered a small clay pot rice. We had 1/5 left to take home. Service was average but it didn't bother me as long as they got our order in a timely manner. read more

Alex B.

3 years ago

I had an absolutely delightful experience at Papa Lu's Kitchen! The Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet was a perfect balance of crispy texture and savory flavor, while the Pork Dumplings were incredibly flavorful and had a satisfyingly tender filling. The rice was cooked to perfection and complemented the main dishes beautifully. The ambiance was welcoming, and the service was top-notch. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to savor more of their delicious offerings! read more

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Still a go-to spot to get some reasonably priced, delicious Thai food, especially in the Baldwin…read morePark area. We came on Friday around dinner time, and there were still a few tables available, so it's nice that there isn't much of a wait. Service was good, even though there were only two people taking a lot of phone orders and managing the whole restaurant. For the food, I got these: Tom Yum - Had to get this again since it's still one of my favorite Tom Yums. Sour, but that good kind of sour, and salty but not too salty. It's perfect! (4.5/5) Pad See Ew (Seafood) - Still delicious and had really strong wok flavors. We got this with seafood, and it was good. Not as good as my last visit, but still really good. (4.5/5) House Special - We got this with beef. They basically fry the beef and mix it with their special sauce and some lettuce. It's good, but also nothing too crazy. Solid. (4/5) Overall, it still smacks, and I'm glad to see they're still doing well. Good eats every time.

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Came from westminster where the dim sum is severely lacking. Maybe because I'm in a dim sum…read moredessert, seafood cove 2 being the only saving oasis, but ocean bo was wonderful. No frills sit-down restaurant, but no cart ladies either. That's not a drawback though. You can see all the dim sum dishes steamed up behind the counter where they're picking up table orders and fulfilling take out patrons. Service was as expected. You're greeted with curt nod and efficiency, sat as soon as there is a table, and given your order sheet. Raise your hand or call for a server when you're ready because you'll be waiting forever if you expect someone to come check in. If you're hoping for hand-holding, the nearest din tai fung is 6 miles away.

Ocean Bo is a staple in El Monte and has been around for many years. It's one of those places that…read morealways seems to have a loyal local following. During the day they serve dim sum, and at night they switch over to Cantonese seafood dishes. I've eaten here many times for dim sum. They offer both traditional sit down service and a takeout counter in the front if you're in a hurry. The dim sum is solid and definitely hits the spot. Since I live nearby, it's one of those convenient spots I find myself coming back to. This visit was for dinner. We ordered a fish dish that was pretty interesting (honestly not sure what the exact name was), an oyster omelet, and clams with basil. Everything was tasty and definitely made me go through a couple bowls of rice. One thing I always appreciate is that they still give complimentary dessert at the end of the meal. We got green bean soup and some ma lai gao, which was a nice way to finish dinner. Overall, Ocean Bo is one of those neighborhood gems that has stood the test of time. It may not be the trendiest restaurant around, but it's reliable, serves good Cantonese food, and keeps the locals coming back.

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The food here is pretty damn good. Jalapeño chicken has an amazing flavor, heat not as intense but…read morejust right, the Australian wagyu beef stirfry noodles flavor are so so good, one of my favorite noddles now. The pork bun is simple yet is a decent flavor. Would definitely recommend because it has plenty of meat and they're not skimpy on it. Pork soup is then not bad yet can use some flavor for me. Love how they start off with serving peaches before the meal. The service here is pretty good and Betty was super attentive and sweet. The place is clean, plenty of seating and parking, some music in the background and family oriented. Would definitely recommend this place!

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Huge pieces of dim sum for a relatively low price, compared to the seafood restaurants. The value…read moreis there, but unfortunately the taste is not. I couldn't finish eating a few items ordered. The chicken feet were chewier and did not taste like other chicken feet I'm used to. The baked bbq pork pastry tasted like lard used for the flaky wrapper, very little flavor came from the filling. The garlic pork ribs did not have a good flavor.

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My favorite pho spot opened a second location and I'm way too excited about it. They have…read moreeverything from pho and rice dishes to drinks, but I always order the house special pho. The broth is seriously one of my favorites, and the service is always so warm and welcoming. I'll be adding this new location to my regular rotation and bringing all my friends.

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Orange chicken = OK Pork ribs = weird orangish color, no…read moreflavor Rice noodles = all you tasted was pepper Nasty food. Will never get again.

After searching high and low for that perfect Chinese food spot that reminds me of the food from…read morethe 90's... my search led me here and it certainly did not disappoint! I got lucky and scored fresh chow mein and orange chicken. The food here truly transported me back to my childhood days when my mom would take me for Chinese food takeout on a Saturday night. The chow mein wasn't too greasy and tasted great. The orange chicken was crispy not mushy and had a great flavor. I usually get the bowls because it's the perfect amount of food for me. Portions here are generous and the service is excellent. I definitely will be back! Thank you again!

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