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    Red 99 Grill Bistro

    4.2 (431 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Magan C.

    I've been trying to come here for a while because I've heard it was such a good deal but the lines were always so long. I finally came when there was no long and we were seated once our whole party arrived. The server kept egging us on to order more food.. like I get it but I found that kind of weird. He also told us that the lunch special portions would be smaller so it's okay to order more dishes. When it came out they were regular sized so now we just had a bunch of dishes and weren't going to finish.. again weird. They gifted a large bowl of miso soup.. which again again weird lol we served it up like Chinese style banquet soup and they had edamame as free app like isn't this a Chinese place?? The dishes were okay nothing to rave about. The overall total price in the end was not bad though so it was "a good deal," but quality wise I probably would not come back.

    Robert L.

    Food****// pretty good value they have special full day if you want to save some. Spicy beef was authentically done like I had in other sichuan places Service***// regular service considering how many guests in there. They could work on serving since most times they just slap it in the table and pushes stuff around Ambiance****// we sat in a room shared with another big party. It was nice to stay away from most activities

    pork belly and onions stir fry
    Sydney J.

    Fast service, reasonable prices, and good food! Also free rice re-fills. The salt and pepper spareribs and stir fry string beans were delish! The string beans were perfectly cooked and spare ribs were seasoned well! The broccoli in the beef broccoli was a bit overcooked, and the pork belly with onions stir fry tasted good, I just felt like there was way more onion than pork in the dish. Our first batch of rice was also a little mushy, but the second pot we got was good!

    Jessica W.

    今天要來介紹,已經好幾年都沒有辦法踏進來的紅九九,每一次經過都是很多人在排隊,想說今天放假會不會阿伯大媽們也出城玩, 不用大排長龍,結果是我想太多,還是一樣,11:35 分到,已經拿到17 號了,反正我剛好要到附近辦事,先拿號碼再回來等, 這樣就可以吃到了~ 東西真的物超所值,光那條清蒸粒魚,朋友就讚譽有加,通常一般的店裡要20 幾元,近30 元,他家生意好,新鮮,大條 ,又好吃,小等了一會兒,肚子好餓歐,我們還有點湖南小炒肉, 豆瓣魚片, 清炒四季豆,跟三杯小卷, 兩人吃的津津有味, 忘了提,人家還送了miso 湯 , 當然這價格還包白飯,熱茶, 每道熱騰騰的上來,都12.99 ,不管中午或晚上,難怪生意會無敵,朋友還說, 來這還有個好處, 我們在裡面不敢說是最年輕,也是數一數二年輕啦,不只東西好吃,還可以自我感覺良好,也只有在 San Gabriel 才有這種價格這麽好,現炒又便宜的餐廳了!

    Hunan Style Fried Pork
    Ashley Y.

    $12.99 lunch special ?? In this economy?? And it's authentic Chinese food?? YESSS PLEASE!! A family member recommended this place and the price definitely got me interested ... and wow I was so blown away like the quality is definitely up there with famous Chinese restaurants in the SGV. Also, rice is free!! And cooked soooo well like not mushy at all. I know some places charge extra for rice but not here. You also get complimentary edamame and miso soup. Hunan Style Fried Pork-- it looks intimidating but the chilis are the fragrant kind!! Super mild baby spice, not like eating serranos. Super good flavor, wok hei is there, definitely getting again Stir Fried Pork Belly-- Similar to Hunan style but instead of chilis it's ... onion. There's so much onion. We just picked out the meat. Order the Hunan one with chili instead of this. Steam Greenland Halibut-- ORDER MULTIPLE!! One is not enough to share with the table!! It's so good you pretty much just want your own. It's like banquet style whole steam fish softness and texture and flavor.... Without the enormous price tag. Braised Pork in Brown Sauce-- Melty fatty tender goodness. The sauce is super rich and savory. Pretty much everything here is made to eat with rice so if it's too salty for you.. eat more rice. Stir fry dry bean curd with pork-- Look I know it's not the most appetizing looking or all that in terms of color palette.. BUT IT IS GOOOOD! Not all restaurants can make a good tofu dish but wow this is amazing. The flavor profile reminds me of that bean curd appetizer at din tai fung with the seaweed strips and bean sprouts. It's savory, slightly vinegary, meat is really tender and the tofu texture just goes sooo well with everything. Fried squid in three flavor sauce-- WARNING!! There's the clear squid bone (?) attached so make sure you pull it out !!! Flavor wise it's my first time having a sanbei dish that wasn't chicken. It's good though! Super tender, just make sure to pull out that clear strip and you're all set. Kung Pao Chicken-- Basic dish but NOOOT basic flavors!! Best kung pao chicken I've had in my life my god. We ordered it for the kid lolol but we probably ate more than he did. The chicken is super soft and tender and there's mala spice!! It's not the Americanized flavoring but actual spice and mala. Stir Fry Fish Fillet in Spicy Sauce-- Super soft fish and it comes with tofu too. Flavor is kind of like mapo tofu? It's good with rice!! No complaints 10/10 had a great time, love the price, and definitely will be coming back. There's a big parking lot too!

    Kalai C.

    12.99 dollar dinner in this economy?! That's why all the families and older aunties and uncles are here day and night. Almost everyone gets the steam fish because that is probably the best thing for your buck on the menu and it's delicious. of course this is live steamed fish and there's no fishy taste because it's immediately cooked after catch. Other notable menu items are the steamed chicken and the vermicelli. In order to get seated faster and if you're a small party, it's recommended that you share a large table. But this isn't unusual if you've ever been to Asia and sharing tables with strangers is very normalized in order to maximize the amount of people waiting and serving people quickly. The waiter service is exactly what you expect out of a restaurant that has a deal menu and people are not here for a long time for an economic dinner and lunch. They mainly speak Cantonese, but they also speak Mandarin. It can get quite noisy because the restaurant is almost always full, but that's to be expected. If you come to a restaurant that is popular with families!

    Complimentary edamame
    Amy L.

    They give complimentary edamame and miso soup. My favorites are the shrimp and the crispy fish with sweet and sour sauce. Its basically just shrimp but they have vinegar sauce yoy can pour or dip. The portion is decent too. The crispy fish had no bones in it and the sauce was amazing with the fish. Fish wss really crispy. There were pieces of shrimp in that dish too. Ordered what my mom kept describing as bo luc lac//shaking beef but it was different. It didnt have enough pepper too it and it was sweeter. I looked at the menu and it said honey pepper. So makes sense why it was sweet. The garlic pieces were good. Some were still half raw so it was extra spicy. I thought the sweet and sour pork would be the same sauce as the fish but its different. Ot was more of a savory sweet sauce. I guess thats why its a shanghai version. Not sure if they sell the other one anymore that ive seen pictures of. I didnt try the snow peas but it mustve been good since it was all gone and we didnt have to take it home.

    The link I received to check the status of our table.
    Jaylene W.

    I went with a small group of three, and I gave the restaurant a call when they opened at 11:30 to see if we could join the waitlist. The lady mentioned that the wait is around 30 minutes, but if we're comfortable sharing tables, there's no wait at all. I wanted to be on the waitlist because I wasn't too keen on sharing tables. She agreed and took my name and number. I received a text shortly after, so I kept my phone and notifications on. I spent nearly an hour outside, keeping an eye on my phone to see the status of our table in my phone. Then, I headed inside to find out how long it would take to get seated. Turns out, I needed to check in first so they could add me to the waitlist. I spoke to the lady who took my information down over the phone, know that they hadn't mentioned I needed to check in to be on the waitlist. She explained that they usually don't take our information over the phone and put us on the waitlist. So, I need to check in to be on their waitlist. She didn't apologize, but she kept saying that they don't know if customers will show up, so they can't put us on the waitlist. However, she did say she'd seat us next. I only got to taste a little of each dish, and they were good. But I lost my appetite because I drove 55 minutes just to try their food, and I had some really bad customer service right away in the morning. My friends also enjoyed the food, but did not have big of an appetite by the time we got seated. They were swamped, so no one followed up with us after they served our dishes. The group of eight ladies next to us seemed to get more attention. I know they're super busy, though. I'd suggest checking out the food there! Just a heads-up, if you're with a small group, you might not get the best customer service.

    Braised Claypot Noodle
    Sonia H.

    Portions were huge! Price is phenomenal. Flavor is 8/10. We ordered and got our food within 5 mins. It was faster than In n Out. We came in a party of three and got the Hong Shao Rou (Braised Pork), Braised Claypot Noodle, Luffa with Clams, Shanghai Noodle and Hunan Pork. Everything tasted great except for the Luffa with Clams and Shanghai Noodle.

    James L.

    Red 99 is a very popular spot for the non-working folks, and by that I mean people with flexible schedules. They are always busy during the lunch and dinner hours, so be patient. Once you do sit down and order, the food usually comes out fairly quickly. They are known for their lunch specials, a list of popular items at one of the best prices in the area, and it's the same lunch and dinner. The atmosphere and decor is nice and the service is very prompt. I've tried almost every item on the specials menu, and there's plenty to choose from. They're all pretty good with the exception of a couple. I haven't had luck with their beef dishes. The beef and broccoli was a bit too salty. The beef with scallions was tasty, but had a lot more scallions than beef. On occasion, we get a steamed fish that's very ... fishy. Some dishes are flavorful but oily. Overall, the flavors, service and the lunch specials menu has us coming back for more.

    Nelson H.

    Red 99 has been offering economy meal specials menu for $12.99 over several years and used to be $10 per items... before inflation periods... Services were so excellent quick n efficient!!! Foods have been so tasty n delicious with Shanghainese style. They are using a lot of garlic, brown sugar and vinegar ingredients...

    Sarah S.

    My parents said this place is popular since they do a lunch and dinner special that is cheap and tastes good, so we came here for dinner on a Friday. Their dinner dishes are all $12.99 which is super rare! They usually have long wait times (can be up to 30mins) but today was not that crowded so it only took around 20 minutes. They are not super big inside but they do have two private rooms where we got seated with another party, which wasn't bad since we each just eat our own meals. They give free tea, which tasted like pretty good quality tea, and I drank quite a few cups. They also give free edamame and miso soup as appetizers, which was nice. The miso soup has some seaweed and soft tofu which I enjoyed. We ordered the Stir Fried Dry Bean Curd w/ Pork, Braised Pork in Brown Sauce, Stir Fried Cauliflower (not spicy), Fried Squid in Three Flavor Sauce, and the Shanghai Style Sweet Sour Pork. They are super busy but all the dishes were served fast, within 5 minutes of each other and only after maybe 10 minutes from when we ordered. The dishes all looked super good and not too oily. The portions are also reasonable for the price and is just enough for our group to share. My favorite was the Stir Fried Bean Curd w Pork and the Braised Pork. Both were flavorful but not too salty. And the braised pork was had the right amount of fat and the meat was cooked just right so it was tender and not too dry. The others were also seasoned well and we enjoyed it. The least favorite was the Shanghai Style Sweet Sour Pork because it was more sour than sweet and didn't have much meat on the bones, but I still thought it was pretty good. All the dishes were good and very worth the price. It is not something you can find easily at dinner time, especially with this quality. The white rice is also free of charge which is so rare! I recommend this place if you want cheap authentic Chinese food and great service with free appetizers. Just be prepared to come early or there will be long wait times. I will be coming back again.

    Shanghai sweet and sour pork ribs
    Selene S.

    Plenty of parking in this big plaza. This restaurant is always busy with lines cause of their cheap prices. We came around 6pm so the wait time was like 10 min. Staff was quick and efficient in bringing the dishes out. AC kind of strong in the room we're in but not bad overall. There is complimentary miso soup. We ordered dishes from their dinner special menu priced at $12.99 each. Portions and overall taste were good for this price point. They are slightly oily but not too bad. Also comes with a free tin of rice.

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    How long is the wait usually on a weeknight? Thanks.

    Not too long depending on the queue

    Are the $11.99 special menu items available for take out or is it for dine in only?

    Yes, you can order to go for the same price as dine in. I ordered twice and the foods don't taste as good as when you have them cooked and straight out of kitchen.

    Do they have private rooms?

    Can I reserve a table?

    Yes, why not?

    How much they charge for corkage?

    It has always been free thus far.

    Do they still have the all you can eat options?

    No, they don't do that anymore

    What are the lunch hours?

    When I went lunch was from 12:00pm-3:00pm, but be careful I don't think they sit you for lunch after a certain time(2:30pm?)… 

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes

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    3.8(530 reviews)
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    This place is the GOAT when it comes to Shanghainese food in SGV. My family is from the province…read moreright next to Shanghai, so I grew-up eating food from the region. My mom is an excellent home-cook, as was her mom. I drive alll rhe way out from West L.A. to eat at Chang's Garden. Sure, some other Shanghainese places in the SGV are a much shorter drive, but they just don't have all of the classics on the menu. Here's what I ordered this past weekend:: Tofu skin mushroom goose (7/10) Cucumber salad (8/10) Tung Po pork belly (9/10l Shoyu meat balls aka Lion's Head meatballs (9/10) Seaweed fried fish (8/10) Shanghai chewy rice cake (6/10) Omelet veggie rice (8/10) Sheng Jian bao (9/10) XLB (7/10) Billl came-out to $185 including tax and tip. Took it to-go, so the rice cake and XLB scores are lower than they would've been for dine-in. So much food! Excellent value, friendly staff, and lots of free parking in the shopping center lot (especially now that the supermarket is closed). Bon Appétit!

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    I have been a long time fan of Ding's Garden. I went to their original location in Rowland Heights…read moremany moons ago but have been only returning to their Arcadia location.  There's so many good items on their menu but here are my usual go to: *XLB - juicy and full of flavor. definitely tastes great eating it fresh *fried pork chop (appetizer)  - perfect portion size and crunch.  *shanghai noodles - my kids love this dish and we usually have to order 2. *shrimp fried rice - this one is a good portion size and tastes great.  *pan fried wontons - this is my hubby's favorite. we like to dip this with the XLB dipping sauce. this is surprisingly pretty juicy too so be prepared for it to burst.  If you can't tell by now, this is a great go to spot to fill the belly and not break the bank. Staff are really nice and on top of it. A clean establishment and this Yelper definitely gives it 2 thumbs up.   Tips: Indoor seating only. Accepts credit card. Restroom available for customers. Ask for the sweet chili oil. That's the best, that they keep in a cold fridge. Made fresh and is a great addition to your dishes. Parking is shared with other local businesses i.e. Vons, subway, Yifang, etc.

    My friend and I were craving Taiwanese food and came across this spot. We ordered the beef roll,…read morebeef noodle soup and the pork chop fried rice (not pictured, was too hungry). All of the dishes tasted so good. It had a comforting feeling to it. My favorite was the pork chop fried rice. The fried rice had wok hei to it and was flavorful. It didn't just taste like rice and eggs. The pork chop was also very tender! My friend's favorite was the beef noodle soup. He's Taiwanese and ranks this as one of the best ones he's ever had! The beef noodle soup was also flavorful and they give a good amount of tender beef pieces. The beef roll was just okay. The dough could've been a bit thicker and crunchier. It had the texture of a tortilla instead. Service was excellent! The server was quick and attentive. We received our food within 10 minutes of ordering. There is plenty of seating inside and parking is in a shared lot with other businesses. Would come back and would also recommend!

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    $$

    Updating my review from many years ago. Initially I rated…read morethis place 3 stars, but over the years we have been regular patrons and have come to love Ji Rong inviting family and friends to celebrate special occasions. The Peking duck is still a stand out. Depending on the amount of people we love adding the signature crispy grouper with the sweet and chill or the short ribs. I love the Chengdu Style Green Bean Jelly. It's spicy numbing with a bit of tartness. They recently revamped their menu adding a lot of new things and their drinks list has grown substantially. Their grilled on the bone beef rib is excellent and new jellyfish appetizer has a wonderful crunch. We haven't tried every menu item because we always get at least one duck which takes up space but we are always aiming to try one new thing each time.

    Order your duck and/or lobster 75min or days in advance! 7days minimum needed to RSVP a table…read more(private tables require $400min and credit card on hold for it). Tip: 1 Duck platter order per 8-10ppl is typical (don't get scammed for more) unless you're a foreigner who doesn't share dishes (joke of ordering 1 steam fish for their 1 dish for themself). Duck and Five-Color with Mung Bean Noodle Salad are musts. Best for groups. Overall a decent group dinner place due to price and quality (excellent service, higher quality/cleaner processed food). Is it the best Northern food? No, but decent in Chinese food and priced well which makes this place a repeatable place. But it's not northern chinese food taste. Allows us to bring bday cake and light own candle. No outside drinks (even non-alcoholic). How to RSVP group party and specific dishes -- - They only allow rsvp 7days ahead. - Table: 6ppl Table to add 2 chairs. OR if we take the 8ppl table private room, then we need to spend $400minimally with credit card to be put on RSVP phone can when RSVP. For a party of 8ppl, the non-private room table would be too small for ordering a bunch of dishes. - Order how many Peking Duck orders? "Depends on people but there was a small group that ordered 2, and then a group of 12 that ordered just one." For Chinese banquet style, usually 1 duck order per 8-10ppl is fine. It's like 1 birthday cake for 1 party table. - Ordering lobster dish ($200+$20 noodles) requires ordering early. We were able to order one at 1140amish for our 5pmish Saturday night dinner. We feels it's good to order for 8ppl+. - 2hr dining time limit. Musts - Five-Color with Mung Bean Noodle Salad: Doesn't taste like how it should but guess they tried? - Duct platter is good. For a party of 8ppl, most ppl will be able to grab at least 1-2 which is enough since there's other dishes too. Dinner for 8ppl (over ordered, and ordered via more meat due to meat heavy eater orderer for our group). I would have ordered more veggies (next visit). 1 北京烤鴨 (荷葉餅,配料) $95.00 Roasted Peking Duck 1 加荷叶饼 Extra Pancakes $7.00 (no buns were offered here). 1 鸭汤 Duck Soup $19.98 - Comes with tofu and cabbage in it. It's light, and good to have so you don't need to order a different soup. It's okay though. 1 六福大拼盘 Six Fortune Platter $48.98 - Center jelly fish was the star. Most eaters on my table talked about it. I was pretty happy with gluten, and pate type meat slice. Everything else was okay. This might be good for a party of 10ppl instead. I don't see it as a mist for our party of 8ppl. 1 五彩大拉皮 Five-Color with Mung Bean Noodle Salad $18.98 - Mix yourself. I usually eat this dish with a lot of the spicy mustard (like horseradish/wasabi) in it. But it's nice they have it on the side for each person's spicy level? I dont think I've ever eaten it with vinegar oil? I loved this dish as a kid for Northern cuisine. Unfortunately, this dish isn't to par. But okay enough. This dish is usually a must order/staple appetizer from northern cuisine restaurants. 1 梅菜扣肉 Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables $22.98 - Not for me. 1 牙签孜然羊肉 Cumin Lamb on Toothpicks $25.98 - Done well. My SO loved it. Typical Northern western Chinese protein and dish. A dish that's become a typical bar food dish around 626. 1 西汁核桃虾 Crispy Walnut Shrimp $18.98 - Remember this isn't a canto restaurant. So this style is not the same from cafes, or canto seafood restaurants. Really good deal for the amount they have us. 1 葱油鱼片 Fish Fillet with Scallion Oil $24.98 - Particular texture. I love fish, but for some reason, this texture really confuses me. Like eating raw skin crunching fish? I just have to get used to it? Or I'm just the anomaly in this one. 1 招牌黑椒龙虾 Signature Black Pepper Lobster 5.50 lb @$35.00/lb $192.50 -加伊面 Add Noodle $20.00 Lobster 5.50lbs. This one was pepper vs Canto oil style. They'll ask you when ordering your food. That was the smallest lobster they had. Next one would be a 6lb lobster instead. 1 木耳山药 Black Fungus with Chinese Yam $18.98 - My type of dish. Light and healthier. 1 热水 Hot Water $0.00 1 茉莉花茶 Jasmine Tea $9.98 (pot worth) 8 冰水 Ice Water $0.00 Items in interested in trying next time with a group whose okay with dishes I usually go for - - Garlic shredded eel $32.48 (OR Spicy Stir-fried Pork)  - Special Shredded Pancake (OR Kurobuta Pork Meat Pie $14ish, Chive Pancakes, Chive Turnovers). - more vegetable heavy dishes. Service was amazing. Multiple plate changes, and ice water refills.

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    Ji Rong Peking Duck - Indoor seating

    Indoor seating

    Ji Rong Peking Duck - 香薰肘花 Sliced Pig Elbow with Garlic Sauce

    香薰肘花 Sliced Pig Elbow with Garlic Sauce

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    Ahgoo's Kitchen - Fish Fillet with bean sauce

    Ahgoo's Kitchen

    3.9(281 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    This family-owned restaurant is best known for its sesame onion bread. We love it so much that…read morewe're willing to drive an hour and a half just for that !! They make it fresh in limited quantities, and it sells out fast. Definitely call ahead to reserve/order it, so you don't miss out. Some of our other favorites are the shredded pork with bean curd, fried yellowtail, and Ji Tsai fish soup. Everything we've tried has been delicious and full of flavor. Highly, highly recommended!

    Food: 3.5/5 We came to try their thick Green Onion Sesame…read morePie, and it's definitely a showstopper when you see it for the first time! The thick, layered presentation alone makes it worth experiencing at least once. Flavor-wise, though, it was a little underwhelming. Our friend even commented that there wasn't enough green onion! I ended up dipping pieces into the Green Onion Stir-Fried Beef, which added much-needed flavor and made the combination a lot better. Overall, I'm glad I got to experience such a unique dish, but I probably wouldn't come back specifically for the sesame pie. If I'm around town, I'd definitely stop by again to try their beef rolls and other menu items. Customer Service: 5/5 A straightforward and casual dining experience that works well when you're looking for a quick bite in the area. Location & Parking: 3/5 Street parking is available nearby. Depending on how busy the area is, you may need to look around for a spot. Ambiance: 4/5 Casual and no-frills, making it a good place for a quick meal rather than a long dining experience. Overall: 4/5 Worth visiting at least once for the impressive Green Onion Sesame Pie. It wasn't flavorful enough to bring me back specifically for that dish, but I'd return if I'm nearby to explore more of their menu.

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    Ahgoo's Kitchen - Inside of the restaurant

    Inside of the restaurant

    Ahgoo's Kitchen - Water spinach

    Water spinach

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    Mr Dragon Noodle House - C11. hot Oil Pork and Shrimp Vegetables Wonton

    Mr Dragon Noodle House

    4.5(2.1k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I saw a reel on this place, and I had to try it…read more Their food is incredibly fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend. We came in on a Sunday around 6 PM. It was busy, but not overfilled. They sat as quickly. Service is great and they bring out the food piping hot. Easy to follow easy to order.

    I've been here a few times and would say the food is pretty good. I don't think there is anything…read moresuper special, but the food overall was good. The service was also very good and accommodating, especially since I came in with a party of 8. Here are my thoughts on the food: Spicy Beef Tripe - I actually really enjoyed this one. It was cold and had good flavors. (4/5) Shrimp Fried Rice - It was simple, but it was good. Nothing over the top, just a simple classic. (4/5) Pan Fried Dumpling - It was delicious, had good flavors, and was juicy. (4.5/5) Beef Udon - Another simple dish, but it was good. Nothing overly done, just a nice carb to have. (4/5) Beef Roll - Best thing they have for sure. Nice flavors and made perfectly. (5/5) Pan Fried Bao - Pretty good. It had juice inside, and the meat was tasty. (4.5/5) Popcorn Chicken - We got this one mild, and they basically didn't put any spice on it. TBH, it lacked flavor, and besides being pretty crispy, it definitely needed some spice. (3/5) Beef Noodle Soup - It was good and pretty traditional. (4/5) Overall, most of the food was good but not spectacular IMO. It's a solid place to eat if you're looking for pretty good food, and the price isn't too bad! Parking - Now this stings because this lot SUCKS. If you come during peak hours, just pray because it's a very popular lot with plenty of good restaurants, so it gets crowded. I ended up exiting and driving south to the first local street, where you can park and walk over.

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    Mr Dragon Noodle House - Interior

    Interior

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    Stir fried rice cake with pork

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