Nice little spot. Looks very tiny from outside but inside isn't that small. It's decent size. Food is great and service is great. Food came out quick. I've gone here when it's super packed and the food comes out quick too. Next time I'll order roasted duck. I don't like fuck that much but their is good. read more

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Nice Roasted pork sliced with very crispy skins and bbq chashu!! Very economy lunch on the weekend!! They are closing early sometimes when they sold out!! read more

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Hole-in-the-wall, authentic, Cantonese BBQ goodness. This is down home, comfort food that is hearty and satisfying, served by fast and efficient restaurant employees. This means that there is so much value for what you pay: almost every plate is on average $15 per plate (including tax and tip). it's amazing! We got three plates for $42 after tax and tip to-go: the BBQ pork rice, Tomato Beef Crispy Chow Mein, and Beef Hot Pot. Each plate had large portions and unique tastes. * Food: 5/5 stars * Price: 5/5 stars * Parking: 4/5 stars * Ambience: 4/5 stars * Service: 4/5 * Value: 5/5 stars The restaurant is split into two parts: on the right side is the classic take-out BBQ counter services and on the left side is a traditional sit-down restaurant. There is limited dedicated parking on the side of the restaurant. read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - BBQ Pork & Rice, Beef Hot Pot, and Tomato Beef Crispy Chow Mein (all for only $42 after tax and tip!) - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

This place is a classic, timeless gem. Don't expect fancy furnishings or waiters who tell you their names. The classics are rice with roast duck, char siu or roast pork, wonton soup, roast duck noodle soup, steamed Chinese broccoli. My favorite is the latter, the broth is super savory and the noodles thinner than angel hair pasta. There used to be old chinese male waiters but now there are several women who speak both Cantonese and Vietnamese. This and hearing loud Spanish spoken at the table next to us makes me happy. Now that the Irvine location is gone, it's a bit of a drive for us but our daughter lives nearby. Sam Woo never disappoints. read more

The food was yummy. The honey walnut shrimp was very tasty as well as the fried pork chops.

I came with a party of 5 on a Friday night. We were seated immediately. We ordered a bunch of dishes and ate family style. My least favorite dish was the duck on rice dish. It had too many bones and not enough meat. Also, we ordered bbq pork over rice and an extra side of bbq pork. It was a big difference between the bbq pork dishes. The side of bbq pork was much much better than the 1 over rice. Looked much better also. The service was good, although there was a questionable moment when I was the only person given a fork, and I didn't ask for 1. We all got a good laugh at that. It was a good experience, all things considered. Make sure u bring cash, because we didn't expect it to be cash only. read more

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This is anecdotally the best bbq place around. My family has come here for decades for their bbq pork, roast duck, and roast pig. We ordered a classic, wonton mein. The wontons are filled with shrimp that have that crisp bounciness indicating its freshness. The noodles also have a nice toothsome texture. We ordered the small size which had a good amount of noodles and two wonton and some bokchoy veggies. The mein and a half plate of bbq pork and open face duck was the ticket. read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

Food at Sam Woo Village is on point. Authentic Chinese flavor is infused into everything. Service is aggressive and efficient. The vibe is cool and loud. I will be back soon. read more

Cash only. Good traditional Chinese bbq. Duck is moist and flavorful. Noodles are expertly prepared. Wish there was less "gravy". We ordered less gravy. Maybe they did. Still too much. Service was good. They adjust to your tempo. Ambiance is typical bbq joint. Walk in, to go one way, dine in the other. Parking is on west side of building. Don't park on east side in the mini mall. read more

Shame on this 1 of the OG. food aren't that great & way better options within 5 miles.. Wify ordered a wonton noodle soup today and recieved a half chicken , must of mixed up w/ another customer's order. Called the store, worse attitude ever. read more

The food sold here is typical Cantonese-style BBQ meat. There is a dine-in option here, but this place is primarily a take-out restaurant. Sale transactions are strictly cash only. The restaurant is quite popular with the local Chinese community. The BBQ meats (and other food options) are inexpensive. Food is okay. I wish their chat siu were more tender on the inside, roasted (and even slightly charred) on the outside, and dripping with honey and seasoning juice. Depending on the time of the day you visit, the food can be warm or a bit cold, or the meat fresher or less fresh (how long it has been kept). The restaurant is nothing special; it's a standard HK-style eatery serving Cantonese BBQ meat. read more

Excellent Cantonese food. The duck is the best I've ever had. Fabulous shrimp wonton noodle soup. Service is fast and friendly. If you want ambiance you'll be disappointed. read more

Very authentic Cantonese food and always delicious. Prices have gone up . Sam Woo used to be more friendly to the budget minded.

This place is my go to for Chinese Food. Great selection and it taste very well to me. And I been going here since my highschool days in the 90's. read more

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I ordered to-go via ubereats. They tried to package it tightly, but some sauces still spilled sadly. Seafood crispy noodles: My noodles were somewhat burnt and a bit bitter. I only used about 1/3 of the sauce and just took out all the seafood and veggies because it was too salty. However, my fish fillets and veggies still soaked up a lot if the sauce, so they were super salty as well. I likely wouldn't reorder this dish here again, 2/5. 1/2 duck: The duck was juicy and not too fatty, so I think I was pretty lucky this time. Not the best I've had, but it's decent, 4/5. Bbq pork: Flavorful and not too sweet. I didn't get too many overly fatty pieces today luckily, 4/5. read more

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Classic grimy hole in the wall place with authentic food that's amazing. My family's from Canton, we know Cantonese food. This is where you get it. They're known for their cha siu (Chinese bbq pork), so it's a must order. Unfortunately, I didn't get pictures of it, too busy eating haha. The wok hei (breath of the wok, that gives a great flavor to food) on the beef chow fun was phenomenal. We always judge a Cantonese place based on this flavor because it's essential to this style of cooking. Loved the breading on the orange peel chicken, it's the same as on salty spicy porkchops. The fish we got was delicious and very delicate. The tomato and beef chow mein is solid, just not my personal favorite; I like the way my uncle made it more. His was sweeter and had a slightly different flavor. Beef udon was good too, not Cantonese, but my dad enjoys it. The older male waiter that speaks fluent English is really nice. Next time we visit, we'll try the duck too, because it's likely good. This is a no frills, greasy spoon, but you'll definitely get delicious Cantonese food here. Focus on that, not fancy ambiance or attentive service, and you'll enjoy yourself. read more

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When you walk into an eatery and you're greeted by roasted ducks, hanging in a display window, you've GOT to think to yourself, "OK, this is gonna be legit". Sam Woo, is about as legit as Cantonese cuisine can get. It's greasy. It's salty. It's.....delicious! My all time favorite dish here is the Beef Chow Mein with Crispy Noodles. Oh my! Those noodles stay crispy, despite being smothered in beef, sauce and tender greens. This is an addictingly good dish. My second favorite is the Kung Pao Chicken/Shrimp. You can't go wrong with either, but I'm partial to the chicken, which is always well cooked and just the right amount of spicy. They have something called BIG SHRIMP fried rice, and, let me tell you, the shrimp is definitely BIG, and plentiful. I was not disappointed on the rice to shrimp ratio. Just because those ducks greeted me, so kindly, when I walked in, we got some duck as well. Man, is it good. MY kids loved it more than they love fried chicken! read more

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I've been coming to this little hole in the wall since I was a kid! They definitely have the best roast duck around. Small little restaurant, authentic service [if you're asian you know what I mean ;) ], amazing Chinese bbq and decent food! I go back maybe because of nostalgia but their bbq is to die for. Everything else is good but not amazing. Parking and seating is limited. They have a fast to go side separate from their seating area, awesome for when you need to pop in to pick up a quick and easy dinner. All in all. This place is a classic Chinese bbq joint. Can't go wrong with any of their Chinese bbq and some white rice! read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Roast pork - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Cash only. Casual eatery with fast service. The food comes out quickly. The beef chow fun was really good. Good flavor and tender beef 5/5! The honey walnut shrimp was good but I would have preferred it to be a little more crispy. Generous portion of shrimp though! The duck (half) is a generous serving and the meat is really juicy. The skin is not crispy - must be Hong Kong style. I was disappointed with the crispy pork. The skin was TOO crispy (I was scared I was going to chip a tooth) and the cut was way too fatty. read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Beef chow fun - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Food and Ambiance... not bad but not good either. Service: that female cashier in the to-go line is the worst. Very rude. No sense of customer service at all. And when you don't understand what she's saying...she has the nerve to get mad at you. read more

COVID-19: Social distancing is enforced at this establishment. All of the staff wears a mask. All customers are expected to wear a mask too. The staff also wears gloves. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has no outdoor seating available with limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. While I was grabbing my food from this establishment today, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment. Parking: They have a super small parking lot right next to and behind the establishment. It's full often, so many people park on the street or in the lot next to it. The parking spots are small and tight, so beware. Food: I ordered a yeung chow fried rice and a dry style soy sauce beef noodles. I love how much food they are willing to give to their customers. They definitely don't skimp. Very good quantity and quality food for a great price. The fried rice and noodles can feed 3 people for two meals. The fried rice wasn't dry or soggy. The rice was nice and soft. It also had bits and pieces of BBQ pork, carrots, and a lot of shrimp. So delicious. The dry style soy sauce beef noodles were really bomb too. They gave us a lot of beef with the noodles. They for sure never skimp. They treat their customers well, so they always come back. Staff: I ordered in English over the phone. They told me that my food would be ready in 15 minutes, and it was waiting for me right when I got there in 15 minutes. They only take cash. No credit cards. If you don't have cash on you, don't worry. There is an atm in the establishment. read more

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The Kung Pao Chicken is one of the nastiest tasting dishes in my life. They put too much sauce which made the entire dish look black stained. I wouldn't recommend this. Be careful what you order. Won't be coming back ever! read more

There are a ton of Sam Woo's, but this was the closest to where I was at the time. I came here on 12/23/20 evening around 5:30 pm. PSA to those not familiar with the area and trying to find their way around - Google maps will end up taking you to a shutdown bakery/cafe right next to it. I'm not sure how I would tell people where to park...but be wary that parking is super limited here, and you may just be better off-street parking and then quickly walking over. Pro tip: cash only! Not all Sam Woo's are like this, so this caught me off guard a bit. There is an ATM machine here though. They only limit a few people to wait inside, and the rest would be waiting outside. They also closed down the indoor dining area, so you can only order to go here. I ordered a few things from the BBQ section: 1. 1 entire roasted duck ($23.50): you pick your own, and then they chop it up for you! The one I picked was pretty good this time - quite meaty, and still juicy. 2. Roast pork shoulder ($15.50/lb): not as good as the other Sam Woo location since I got the remaining piece. You tell them how many lbs you want, and then they chop it up. Service was not too bad - I did wish they wore gloves when chopping up my food though.... read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

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The original and still the best! I've tried the other chains and the taste was just not quite as good as here. I ordered my personal trifecta of salty chicken, bbq pork and pig's stomach. The chicken was well seasoned and the chewy texture of free range chicken can't be beat. The special sweet honey glazed sauce drizzling over the tender BBQ pork pushed this dish to the next level. The pig's stomach here was not stir-fried like other places. I much prefer the clean and simple taste of how they're made here. If you're craving chinese BBQ, look no further than Sam Woo! read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Salted chicken, BBQ pork, Pig's stomach - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

Have not been here in ages but my dad wanted wonton noodles. They still make the best wonton noodles around with wonderfully crispy yellow noodle. I also ordered the soy sauce chicken leg on rice. Great flavor and cook on the leg n generous portion for only $5.50!!! read more

First things first - CASH ONLY! I don't usually give 5 stars but this is the best one I've tried and I went to every places in LA. Sam Woo is still the best. Wonton soup was great - the wontons were meaty and tasted fresh. The soup was flavorful. Roasted Duck and BBQ Pork Over Rice was very good too. I really enjoyed the Cha Siu pork was juicy and tender. read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Wonton Soup - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Good food okay service small place smell a little this place has been here forever either making tons of $$$$ or the owe the landlord lease must be long time love you long time read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Special price all day. - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

Big portion. It's delicious. Served with steam rice, veggies and choice of 3 kind of meat. I picked roast duck, roast pork and bbq pork. My son picked roast pork, roast duck and bbq sausage. It was about $16.99 each plate. Can soda with a cup of ice for only $1. Great price for good quality food. read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Three Delicacy on Rice - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Negatives: unfriendly staff, cash only (I only knew this because I went with a friend who buys food from them often). Positives: yummy food! good portions. read more

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Cash only but they have an atm machine. I always get their duck from here and it's not dry. Very juicy and flavorful and fairly priced.

Absolutely disgusting service during the COVID pandemic. This is one of the newest Sam Woo in the area, most modern and most recently built. However that doesn't mean new is better. You come to Sam Woo to get BBQ to go like duck, chicken, bbq pork, etc. Generally my experience here is good and solid or passable. Nothing great or extraordinary. However, during my most recent interaction I am never coming here again and here's why. First I wasn't really greeted when I walked in. This older gentlemen was wearing a mask and gloves. I ordered BBQ Pork and the Sausage. I asked for one pound of BBQ Pork and he literally grabbed the smallest pieces and the fattiest pieces to get to one pound. Instead of giving me a big slab, he basically gave me left overs. Disgusting texture, flavor and completely dried out. After he boxed it, he didn't ask me if I wanted anything else. Instead he starts working on the person behind me. I was like "Excuse me, I want this too". Had a very reluctant behavior to help me. Here's the disgusting part, I ordered the sausage and he grabbed it and put it into the box to weigh it. He then he gets a phone call, he uses his gloved hand to take the phone out of his pocket and declines the phone. He then immediately begins to proceed to cut the sausage with his disgusting hand that is un-washed and touched his disgusting phone from his pocket that was most likely unsanitized. He didn't wash his hands or change his gloves. Since this man doesn't really speak to me and just literally walks away from me, it was disgusting. Since I couldn't really talk to them or complain about it, I reluctantly bought the sausage because I didn't want to start a huge scene and just threw it away. During this COVID pandemic, they need to be extra mindful of what they touch and how they interact. Also! Very important that they did not change gloves or wash their glove before interacting with the next customer. Absolutely disgusting and a great way to get germs and bacteria in your food. Don't walk, but run away from this place. You won't even know if the person serving you had touched their phone or contaminated their glove. They should replace their glove after each person they served. read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Roasted Sausage/ Cut with disgusting contaminated glove - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

Yummy food. Soy sauce noodles were perfect. Meat combo were tasty. They are cash only . read more

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This was the worst experience I had with hai Sam Woo. Sam Woo usually had good quality, but not this time. I ordered the half duck, and the butcher cheated me out of most of the meat. He gave me the neck and none of the meat. I hope this review got the owner's attention and stopped cheating the customer. read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - All the neck and one of the meat. - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

Same Sam Woo different quality. Sam Woo changed service people and owner. Old lobster chao mien had a small live lobster and taste very good. Today lobster chao mien were from different dead lobster pieces. The taste was totally different and not good at all. I am not going back. read more

We bought some bbq pork from this place about 40 minutes ago. While we were paying the bill, we gave this female cashier a bit more cash than the actual bill. However, she absent mindedly did not count the actual coins we gave her. She kept asking for more. We kept telling her, it's there. After a few times, she finally realized it. She was very rude. This lady cashier has been there forever. When she gave change back she threw it along with the receipt at us. How rude can you be? The food is good but the attitude and service of this cashier is awful!! read more

Loved their pork fried rice lunch special. Good portions for two people. Parking in their lot. Service is good.

We called an order for pick up at this particular Sam Woo. Yang Chow fried rice ($11.99): the lady asked for cash only and refused to provide the receipt, so I am just guessing the price. The fried rice wasn't as good as before. Sam Woo used to be my go-to place for fried rice. 3 stars!! Sam Woo quality is going down :( Sam Woo is almost yummylicious!! read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Yang Chow fried rice ($11.99?) - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

#10 for 2020 I wasn't feeling very well. I was thinking of getting a soup. Hot sour soup came to mind. It's been awhile since I had it. I remembered this location from previous visits. Limited parking and limited seating. Everything was smelling good as I walked in. But, it was soup I wanted today. I placed my order without looking at the menu. Paid in cash. Sat down and waited. Not too long. It was ready to go. In a bag with 2 spoons. It's very hot. Couldn't eat it right away. Let it sit with the lid off to cool it. Stirring ever so often to release more of the heat. When I could bear it, I took a taste. Thick, a little spicy from the pepper, and so good going down my throat. Their menu is the same as the other locations. You can order the bbq items like ribs, duck and pork at the register for quick grabs and gos. Other asian restaurants will sell large scoop of rice for $2 but you can can get a large take out container for $4. Good to know if you're traveling. English is not spoken well here but communication is good enough to understand each other. I think it would be best to do only take out at this location. On another visit I had to circle around several times to find a spot. Plan correctly and avoid these pit falls. read more

Sam Woo Alhambra - Barbeque Near Me - Alhambra, California

Delicious and well made food. Fast and easy service. They also give a lot of food for to go orders.

Love Sam Woo BBQ Duck. It is a small building with parking lot and. The food looks delicious and fresh. They are always busy. read more

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