Sam Woo BBQ

3.1 (329 reviews)

ModerateCantonese, Barbeque, Noodles

Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Travis P.

Sam Woo is always my go-to when I'm craving Chinese BBQ. They display a wide variety of items, and you can choose exactly what you want. I usually get the BBQ pork, and it's consistently pretty good. I asked for leaner cuts with less fat, and they had no problem accommodating that. $20 for 1.5 pounds of meat wasn't bad at all! I also got some string beans for $10, which were decent, and the chow mein was simple yet tasty. Overall, it's a great bang for your buck for some solid food.

Nelson H.

It's a typical Chinese BBQ with Sam Woo brand located on Rosemead over a decade and had been a several ownership... Surprisingly they sell their self-made Vietnamese coffee blend per pound per bag that it's pretty good!! And the price is very economy for $13 per pound!!! And I had typical roast duck n pork with white rice, the meats was BBQ enough and tasted tenderness. But the marinated pork n duck meat were kind of too sweetened...

Diana H.

January 16, 2026 Sam Woo BBQ in San Gabriel will always be one of those places we return to for comfort, familiarity, and classic Cantonese BBQ flavors. This visit was no different...our family came hungry and craving food that feels like home. We ordered two of the #11 Three Delicacies, choosing BBQ pork, BBQ intestine, and duck, along with another plate of duck, sausage, and crispy pork (with the additional $3 charge). To round things out, we also ordered walnut shrimp, deep-fried sole fish, and of course, a bowl of rice...just in case. When the order came out, I noticed the intestine had been replaced with sausage. I let the waitress know, and she immediately checked and came back to explain they were out of intestine (around 7 p.m. on a Friday night...understandable). She kindly asked if I was okay with sausage or wanted to substitute another meat. Honestly, I really wanted the intestine... but I do love their sausage, so no harm done in the end. The food itself hit the spot. The roasted duck was flavorful and comforting as always, the BBQ meats were satisfying, the walnut shrimp was crispy and sweet, and the fried sole fish was a solid addition to the table. Most importantly, the kids were happy and the parents were happy...which says a lot. That said, I can't help but miss the olden days, when it felt like there was more meat than rice. I also miss that deep sense of familiarity from when I was a little girl, sitting in a booth with my mom and siblings, sharing plates and memories. Things change, but the nostalgia still lingers. All that said, Sam Woo BBQ will always have a place in my heart. I'll still keep coming back and ordering their roasted duck, sausage, intestine (when available), and roasted pork...because some traditions are just hard to let go of.

Th N.

The worst BBQ place that I won't come back! - Food: Roasted pork is fine, prices more expensive than other BBQ places - Service: 0 star if I could, one of the rudest service a restaurant could give, they required $15 minimum payment on credit card and prioritize Chinese customers over others though I was there first, I even tried to tell her but she shut me down. The cashier didn't bother to say hello or welcome, just pure annoyance and rude - Atmosphere: It doesn't look much like a restaurant but a cafeteria where most people just buy to go food.

Tammy T.

I was craving roasted duck. What better place to get a whole roasted duck than Sam Woo? Don't let the exterior of this restaurant fool you - the interior actually looks 100x better & much more modern. The place is so clean!!!!! Service? 10000x better than the interior. Our server was so attentive. Loved her! We ordered a duck for $39, HK style Lemon ice tea ($2/each), small Fish Maw soup, and a side of bean curb Ong Choi (Veggie), all for under $80! I also love how they have two sizes of their family style dishes available (small for about $14 / large for about $18) - perfect for families with small kids or people like myself who usually loves to try a million things at the same time. I love this place so much that I'm already thinking about what to order when I come by next week. Thumbs up!

Brian T.

Would come here in my childhood but this place has fallen off. Food here is below average and was not good. Charge for rice after certain hours. Good service though and accommodated the kids. Started off with the minced beef with fried egg over rice but the sauce had way too much cornstarch. The sauce was very sticky and wouldn't slide off the spoon. The orange chicken was also on the stickier side. The chef cornstarch flurries too hard here. The honey walnut shrimp wasn't bad, but the walnuts weren't candied and was just walnuts. The deep-fried whole fish had a thick batter causing it to have a soggy layer between the batter and fish. Salt and pepper fish filet was crispy and has nice aromatics. Busy plaza and parking lot. Would not come back here. Plenty of better Chinese restaurants.

Crystal T.

I was so ecstatic to find out that this joint was open to dine in! This was a staple for our family growing up and now as an adult, the nostalgia it brought eating the delicious food. They really put in work to open back up again and the service was phenomenal. The waitress was very attentive and nice. The food came out fresh and hot. We will definitely be visiting again very soon. The space inside was nice and clean!

Seno C.

I loved San Woo when they had one in Rowland Heights Then it closed. This is the first time I try at this place. First of all, the restaurant is clean, well lit and moderately spacious. They closed off about 25% of the area and use it as storage. Service is great. Friendly, efficient and helpful. Foods are almost the same as the other Sam Woo. But not as complete. I was looking for MEI CAI KOU ROU - STEAMED PORK BELLY W/ PRESERVED VEGETABLES ; they do not have it. Fried oysters, they do not have it too. The one that they do have, all taste delicious. The Cteamy corn soup with fish maws has too much corn starch. Almost gluey. Gluey is not the same as creamy. Otherwise, everything is great.

Siamrath B.

No frills just vibes. You come here for the classic canto-style foods like from their barbeque deli, we often get rice congee, ong choi (morning glory), salt and pepper fried pork chops, salty fish and chicken friend rice, we often get a whole duck, and depending we'll get the fried shrimp or fried squid. Service is very minimal. You get your food and then you'll likely have to flag your waiter down for the rest of the meal if you need something. Not much to complain about their food here has been a hit or miss so I guess it depends on the day you come. We've had some really good meals here and some days where everything was just salty or days or where everything was lacking.

david C.

Review is only for their whole roast pig. Easy to order, pick up took a while but not too bad. Better to pick up early if possible since the parking lot is super busy. They help load the pig to your car which is nice. The end product was really good, not burnt, inside was moist and tender. Slightly saltier inside than preferred but it was overall fine.

Jennifer T.

Have Breakfast Menu and Lunch variety sort of reasonable price $15 for minimum to charge to credit card before sales tax

Penny P.

They started serving breakfast, so we decided to try them out. We usually come for their BBQ to go and more or less, it's consistently good. Their breakfast on the other hand, wasn't as great as I was hoping. We ordered to go and when paying, we were told to pay in cash since the credit card machine doesn't work in the morning. Ok.... The staff never told us it's a common occurrence. Luckily, we did have cash on hand, but most of the time, I'm all credit cards and ApplePay. Food took a while to come out even though there weren't a lot of people waiting or dining in. What was ordered: - Beef Porridge (comes with Chinese Donut, Rice Noodle Roll, Soy Sauce Chow Mein, Drink) - Pan Fried Chicken Steak (comes with Corn, Ham, Egg, Toast, Drink) Overall, the food was very bland. I wasn't really a fan of any of them. Price wise, it's pretty decent since you get a good amount of food, but I found the taste to be a bit lacking. Credit cards would be accepted if the machine works, so go at your own risk, or bring backup cash.

Edward S.

Sam Woo BBQ is a classic Cantonese BBQ institution. If you are in search of tasty Cantonese dishes, this is the spot. I grew up eating at Sam Woo and I have great memories from when my family would go to a Sam Woo after a road trip. Double Delicacy on Rice: This dish is 50-50 BBQ pork and roast duck. This is from the meat hanging in the display case at the front. The BBQ Pork (char siu) is thick and meaty, plump and tender, with a nice glaze. The roast duck is rich and seasoned with five spice powder. Cabbage on the side provides a nicely balanced meal. Wonton Noodle Soup with BBQ Pork: The wontons are plump and the wrappers are delicate. The pork fillings have plenty of fresh tender shrimp. On the first bite, the fragrant sesame oil flavor shines through. There are also crunchy little sesame seed bits in the filling. The egg noodles are perfectly thin, firm, and wiry. The BBQ pork is tender and tasty. The broth has a great balance between pork and seafood flavors. Dining area: The interior is modern with comfy booths and gold walls. Parking: The Lucky Plaza lot is large but swarming with circling cars.

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Sophia L.

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9 years ago

So this review is primarily for the shui jiao noodle soup. It has been almost a week and I still can't stop thinking about it. I'm always on the search for a worthy shui jiao or wonton noodle place and this place hands down secured a spot on my list of Top 5. The noodles were springy and held its texture down to my very last bite. The shui jiaos were very tasty with the perfect proportion of fresh shrimp to pork ratio wrapped in a thin wonton skin. Also, these little dumplings were the perfect size to be held with a soup spoon. I thoroughly enjoyed each bite of this entree. If this entree came with just one more piece of veggie, I would give it a 6 out of 5. read more

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Alex N.

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7 years ago

Sam Woo has been our favorite restaurant of choice when celebrating something personal or with family special events. The food and people never disappoint us. We love the Peking Duck as our celebration of choice and all noodle choice are excellent- just nake sure you know the difference between wet or dry (we like the dry). The vegetable choice (snow pea with garlic) are good vegetable choices. They also have good spicey cold jelly fish for appetizer! The best Cantonese style Chinese food in Los Angeles South Bay area read more

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Caroline C.

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6 years ago

My family went to this place after the other one closed down. We ordered what we usually get, and the food taste better than the other one for some reason. The only problem was it's a bit slow, so the owner told us to pre order than pick up next. Btw he was really nice about it. This place is going to we where we order from now on. read more

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Rock R.

7 years ago

The bbq meat (pork and duck were all cold) , the waiter insist said that's the way it is, it supposed to be cold ????? The water mug was dirty ! The steam rice was charged for $2.50 for 2 . read more

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Ngan T.

3 years ago

Be careful for overcharge when you purchase several items at the bbq station, they wrapped everything up tightly but please check them before you leave read more

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James M.

3 years ago

This Sam Woo just reopen this month for dine in after the long pandemic. I came to try their breakfast today. Compared to all other HK-style restaurants in the area, their breakfast menu beats all others hands down in terms of quality and value. Breakfast menu is available from 8:30am to 2:30pm; all others offer till 11:00 or 11:30am only. Unlike most other restaurants there is no extra charge for cold breakfast drink. Service was good too. Just try it once, you'll know what I'm talking about. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Hendro L.

4 years ago

I always order food at here but right now not anymore!because The service so bad! I can't choose bbq duck that I like and he told me that every bbq duck here fresh! Lol if fresh why I can't pick the bbq look fresh on ayes.... Rude and bad service!!! Food is good only the staff is bad service read more

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Rachel S.

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So I didn't even know this Sam Woo existed, I have been in the complex and gotten McDonald's but never visited. I kind of accidentally order food from here but meant to order from the Las Tunas location. So my sister and I went to Las Tunas to discover our food wasn't ready/there. We drove here after and had to circle the parking lot to find this place. It was a nice location and was fairly empty. They recognized us as the phone order and the food was ready. This place, unlike the Las Tunas that allows credit card for the restaurant and phone orders, was cash only. Another downside was they didn't include rice for our mapo tofu, but do at the Las Tunas location. Also, I tried to order a BBQ combo with rice and broccoli because the Last Tunas location had it, so another miss for Rosemead/Valley location. The BBQ pork and duck were good and the Won Ton Noodle Soup was on par. So a decent location, not the best. read more

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Eric H.

4 years ago

My go to for barbeque pork and sausage. I try to choose one with a big fat cap. Be patient, they know what they're doing. read more

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havan t.

5 years ago

We go to this Sam Woo location specifically for their pork belly cut which is a little bit more expensive than the other cuts. We like it specifically for the crispy skin however we've noticed that the quality has gone down significantly. On our visit today, we asked for our usual cut and was disappointed to see huge chunks of fat when we came home. The skin was spongy and the meat was barely edible. We had to discard more than half of the pork belly as it was a heart attack waiting to happen. Safe to say we won't be coming back for this in the future (1 star for food, 1 star for being open during COVID pandemic) read more

Sam Woo BBQ - Pork belly with huge chunks of fat, disappointing to say the least. - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Emily Y.

5 years ago

We bought roast duck today! They refuse to cut the duck into piece for us! They can save more time, n sell more Togo ! And the roast duck r tasteless! Very upset n won't come back read more

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Ann G.

6 years ago

Very good food and price. I always call and order before arriving. The place is very clear, very nice people and good customer services. My favorite take out place since quarantine. It accepts credit card. Food are delicious read more

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Wesley W.

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2 stars for Sam Woo you ask?? Well, this is a Sam Woo poser. Like all the Sam Woo's, there's your bbq section but the restaurant is atypical of what you would expect. It's actually pretty nice and the menu is a cross between your normal Sam Woo and a Hong Kong style cafe. IMHO, stick to what got you there Mr. Woo. Food was just okay. The wonton noodle soup lacked the depth and umami of other SW locations. The chow fun was just okay. So yes, I've experienced better when comparing to other Sam Woo locations. read more

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Jonathan P.

4 years ago

The Sam Woo in the Rosemead location has the worst customer service ever. It's always a long wait and the staff has always been awfully rude. Every time I go there to order the roasted pig or duck, it has never been a great experience with them. I feel very unwelcome and rather drive a little bit further to the Alhambra location. I've given them so many chances but the service it's just disappointing!! I wish management with their staff! Never going back again, too bad they just lost a good customer read more

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Crystal M.

5 years ago

We went to buy roast duck today and they gave us the one from refrigerator. They insist to say it's cold because of the weather. Come on, freeze and cold are different. The boss and his son were next to it when we talked to them. They just stand there and not saying anything. We are supporting Restaurant due to covid. But restaurant like this is very bad and not acceptable. 今天去買烤鴨，餐廳給我們的是冰的。很明顯就是冰箱拿出來的。跟他們理論還不承認，還說是因為天氣冷的原因。天氣冷怎麼可能裡面是冰的？感覺他們在騙小孩子吧？理論的時候老闆跟老闆兒子在旁邊就站著不說話。現在疫情，大家都在支持餐廳，互相幫忙。但是這樣真的無法接受。 read more

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Greg G.

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My Honey and I came here for early dinner. This was our first time at location. We ordered the House Special Noodle Soup with BBQ Sausage and Shrimp and Noodle Soup with BBQ Pork. Our food was served quickly and had delicious flavor. The place is big it can hold many guests! read more

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Ming T.

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CASH ONLY. My parents are regulars for breakfast and I could see why. The breakfast menu is a good deal. Large portions at a reason price and includes a choice of hot or cold drink with unlimited refills. This isn't a typical Sam Woo since it's a mix of Hong Kong/Cantonese BBQ and Hong Kong cafe food. In my world it's really the perfect offering of food. Today I ordered the grilled fish filet with a garlic sauce. It came with two pieces of toast, two eggs, and my choice of beverage. Of course I opted for the hot milk tea. The fish filet was huge! Cooked just right. However I've had better Hong Kong style milk tea but I was satisfied with the full offering and all for under $10! My sister ordered the egg noodle with bbq pork (char siu) and steamed rice noodles with shrimp (cheung fun). Another person in our party ordered the fried pork chop with black pepper sauce and pineapple bun with butter. I didn't try everything but the things I did try I enjoyed it. And the total bill came out to about $36 and some change including tax but not tip. We had no problem tipping 15%+ because the service was attentive, efficient and friendly. The restaurant was also very clean. As for parking, on weekends I've had some issues but overall it's not too bad for this area. For first timers it may be hard to find but it's in the same plaza as McDonald's. Overall I plan to be back the next time I visit my parents. read more

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Cynthia C.

3 years ago

My husband and I went to sam woo bbq on valley blvd in Rosemead on Saturday, my husband ordered spicy shrimp with the shell on and I ordered beef chow fun. Let me start with customer service, they were rude, next I ordered the chow fun and it was tasteless and the noodles were very mushy the worst! But thats now the worst of it when we received the spicy shrimp it smelled so bad very pungent and harsh smell. I told my husband not to eat it cause it smelled bad, but he ate it anyway and is now battling food poisoning!! He's had diarrhea for 3 days and chills aches and pains in his body, went to the dr and he said he had food poisoning. Please people don't go to this place it is the worst!!!!! I will never eat at any of their locations!! read more

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Marie V.

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Food is okay however I took off one star due to service. This place is not extremely busy and the service was super slow. After we seated, we waited forever to place the order, waiting for food to be served. We order two bowl of noodles and one served a good 15 minutes before the second bowl. Then we waited for the bill and the change (cash only). They need to hire more servers or retrain them. We won't be back. read more

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Anna H.

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First & Foremost its CASH only! I recommend Sam Woo if you're looking for local Chinese food & something that wouldn't break the pockets. The best time to go would probably be around the lunch hours. Weekday + weeknight times may vary. All the dishes are affordable and the portion size are more than what you're paying for in my opinion. Customer service may be a hit or miss depending on the server that you have. Also depending on the time you go, parking is limited. read more

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Sharif A.

4 years ago

Delicious Soups, This is my go to place for Lobster Asian style, finger licking good!

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sherry u.

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Courteous staff; wide variety of delicious food; can accommodate large parties. Free parking. The walnut shrimp was exceptionally yummy.

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P-8-Eat H.

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Best Sam Woo Place (Rosemead) , Comfy From Other Outlets. Order 3 Combination BBQ (BBQ Pork , Roast Pork , Roast Duck) , French Style Diced Beef Filet. Very Good Taste. Enjoyed. Happy Belly. Recommended. Worth A Trip. read more

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Belinda L.

7 years ago

I came here to order a to go order today. Only 1 order of BBQ pork and BBQ chicken with rice but wait for at least half hour. Everything are already available in the display. I understand it was the lunch time and it was busy. But how come the guys who ordered after me and got their order faster than me? Two cashier ignore me through all the time when I ordered. Bad experience. read more

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Grace C.

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My co-workers and I call this place the new Sam Woo, as it's the newest Sam Woo that's opened in a relatively new plaza as well. The look inside the very modern, the most modern out of all the various Sam Woos I've been to in SGV. If you're here for to-go orders of their duck, there's a connected separate section for that too. They can seat groups small and large. Yes, there literally is a table for 1 where you sit by a structure supporting pillar and a large table that can seat 12, which my group has taken over before. Favorite dishes to order include the salt and pepper assorted seafood and the honey walnut shrimp. Lunch orders come with soup (for sure with dine in, unclear about to go orders). The food is decent for the price and it's a close location for us if we want to go out somewhere quick for Chinese food. read more

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Andrew P.

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Very busy location. Phoned in my order ahead of time and got it on time. Prices are average for what you get. However the portions are generous for the price you pay. I would go back if I'm in the area. read more

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HourLy L.

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Sam woo is usually always a hit. It's like comfort chinese food. We usually will choose here for togo family feasting. We rarely dine in but this new location looks so much nicer than their other ones. I wouldn't mind dining in. Yay: -roast pork: crispy skin with juicy meat! -roast duck: this is usually always on point with the flavors. I love eating it with the plum sauce. We'll usually order a whole duck and if we have leftovers, we'll convert it into noodle soup the next day. With the duck sauce/broth that they give it, making noodles is failproof. -honey walnut shrimp: so delicious but so fattening. I like that they're not stingy with the walnuts. -chicken: they have whole chicken in a few different ways. I like the one that comes with the ginger/green onion sauce. So good! -green beans: this is cooked so well and with garlic, it's a must have vegetable side dish for me. -beef chow fun: I feel like no one can mess this up and they manage to always be consistent. read more

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Loreen D.

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Most satisfying craves for Chinese food Is the only place :: Sam Woo The service are Chinese Cantonese Hong Kong inspired. So the styles are more friendly conversation. read more

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Dan W.

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11 years ago

When you walk in this place, you probably will think you're in the wrong place. It's clean and modern looking... This isn't the Sam Woo I'm used to. Nice change though. It seems with the clean venue, you sacrifice the flavor and quality of the food. We ordered half a duck, bbq pork and the beef chow fun. The duck and the bbq pork were just ok, and didn't seem to have the same flavor as the Sam Woo off Del Mar and Valley. The bbq pork was also super fatty. Don't get me wrong, I like it fatty, but this was a little too much for me. The beef chow fun was good, and you get a whole heck of a lot of food for the price. Overall, I would say that it's probably worth going to the other location unless you really care about having the restaurant really clean and modern looking. read more

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Joseph H.

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I actually enjoyed this Sam woo very much! I love the angus beef fried rice! It is so delicious and flavorful! The salt and pepper chicken wings is good too! The pork chop is delicious too! I would definitely eat here often! read more

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Mindan L.

5 years ago

This place sucks at phone orders! Their staff messed up when I ordered fish with guilan. They gave me only some small salty fish with bok choy! I didn't know which one they charged me for, but I will never go back for the phone orders. read more

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Hlee W.

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Tried this place out for the first time for a late brunch and absolutely loved it. I just love the authenticity in all the restaurants I've ate at so far in the area. Definitely will be back for lunch or dinner or possibly do a carry out order in the future. Service was good, they were all really nice and attentive. read more

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Rebecca C.

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Long wait on a Sunday night; smaller than other Sam Woo locations but extremely modern and well-decorated. The floor seems too slippery for the chairs they have, or is it the opposite? Anyways, just be careful because you can easily slide across the room sitting on your chair! Lol. The dishes were excellent. We had intestines, fish maw and crabmeat soup, fried fish, clams, wonton soup, walnut shrimp, lamb pot. The walnut shrimp could have more sauce/mayo. The wontons were very good, just like the other locations. My only complaint is that the soup seemed water-down. I was happy with dinner and it was worth the wait. read more

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Craving satisfied!! We ordered the Singapore rice noodle and cubed beef filet. Both dishes were delicious! The beef filet was nicely seasoned and you can just taste that it was quality over quantity. A con was that we ordered the beef dish that wasn't on the special menu, the one without the rice, and there was only 10 cubes of beef. Pretty disappointed since it was $15. Another con would be that the menu is super unorganized.... I was trying to pick a noodle dish, but the noodle entrees were all grouped together with the porridge. And then turns out there were two noodle sections. I was pretty confused why it was organized like that. Other than that the food was great but a little pricy. read more

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I was seated and waited patiently 20 minutes for someone to help me. Unfortunately, the guy next to me was helped twice and I was left alone. I don't appreciate the fact that I was clearly ready to order but the employees here don't care. I walked out the door justifiably and they didn't even notice. You'll notice now when I post this one star review to point out that this is unacceptable. There was no reason you couldn't help me when you assisted the guy next to me twice. Don't go here. Waste of time. read more

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Love this place! Food is great and at a great price! Staff is pretty friendly and attentive. They also have a more wide variety of bbq items which I like. Restaurant is very spacious and nicely designed. I love their roast duck, roast pork, salty fish fried rice, iced lemon tea, kingdom pork chops, and Peking duck bun! read more

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April N.

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Cash only still. The meat is so good we had bbq pork and it was so flavorful. I can't wait to try more food from them.

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Kit Y.

4 years ago

The duck and pork were tasty as they were marinated well. Wonton noodle soup has a great seafood base wherein the wontons also had pork and large shrimp. Well worth the money. read more

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Sassa B.

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Purchased a whole roast pig for a party. Easy to order, service was friendly on phone and in person. Roasted to perfection and was very nicely arranged. Would definitely come back. read more

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Tiffany Z.

5 years ago

We ordered takeout today and we were charged $46 but we had ordered $38.33 worth of food. We did not specify the amount of tip we were adding and they automatically charged us the 20% tip. When we called them back they said that the transaction is "pending" and would change. The service was also extremely rude; specifically the bald employee. Make sure you double-check the transactions if you eat here! read more

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8526 Valley Blvd
Ste A101
Rosemead, CA 91770
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(626) 927-9848
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Hours

What time does Sam Woo BBQ open?

Sam Woo BBQ opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sam Woo BBQ close?

Sam Woo BBQ closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sam Woo BBQ take credit cards?

Yes, Sam Woo BBQ takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sam Woo BBQ have catering options?

No, Sam Woo BBQ does not have catering options.

Does Sam Woo BBQ have a happy hour?

No, Sam Woo BBQ does not have a happy hour.

Does Sam Woo BBQ serve alcohol?

No, Sam Woo BBQ does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sam Woo BBQ allow dogs?

No, Sam Woo BBQ does not allow dogs.

Does Sam Woo BBQ have TVs?

Yes, Sam Woo BBQ has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sam Woo BBQ have bike parking?

Yes, Sam Woo BBQ has bike parking.

Does Sam Woo BBQ have outdoor seating?

No, Sam Woo BBQ does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sam Woo BBQ have parking?

Yes, Sam Woo BBQ has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sam Woo BBQ wheelchair accessible?

No, Sam Woo BBQ is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Sam Woo BBQ have free WiFi?

No, Sam Woo BBQ does not have free WiFi.

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1 year ago

I came here with one goal in mind: a satisfying bowl of wonton noodle soup. I've been craving authentic Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup for a while, and I'm happy to say this place truly delivers. As a native of Hong Kong, I can confidently say that their wonton noodle soup tasted just like the bowls I used to enjoy back home--light, flavorful broth, springy noodles, and plump, delicate wontons. It hit all the right notes of nostalgia and comfort. And the price? An unbeatable $10.99! It's rare to find this level of authenticity at such an affordable price point. Service was impressively fast, too. We arrived at 12 PM on a Tuesday and were served promptly, making this spot perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch. If you're craving genuine Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup, this place is definitely worth a visit. read more

cherry h.

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2 years ago

Sam Woo BBQ is a go-to spot for classic Cantonese BBQ, and it delivers exactly what you'd expect. The roast duck, char siu, and crispy pork are all standouts--perfectly seasoned and cooked to a tender, flavorful finish. The meats are rich in flavor, with just the right amount of crispy skin on the duck and the char siu offering a nice balance of sweetness and savory. The atmosphere is no-frills, and the service is quick but can feel a bit rushed, especially when it's busy. This is more of a casual, no-nonsense place for getting your BBQ fix rather than a place to linger over a meal. Overall, Sam Woo BBQ is reliable for anyone craving hearty, flavorful Cantonese-style BBQ. It's not the fanciest spot, but the food is solid, and it's a great choice for a satisfying meal. read more

Hello Melody C.

1 month ago

Today I went to buy half a chicken, and they took away the chicken leg and the meatiest parts. I actually saw the worker take the chicken leg into the kitchen, but at the time I wasn't completely sure. When I got home and opened the container, I realized this "half chicken" didn't even have a leg -- it was almost all bones. last time I ordered half a chicken and half a duck, but they charged me for a whole chicken and a whole duck. I was with my child and didn't notice at the time. After I got home and checked the receipt, I realized what they did. Honestly, it really feels intentional. If customers don't notice, they make extra money. If you do notice, you have to waste your own time going back to argue with .San Woo BBQ is honestly getting worse and disgusting. read more

Aaron W.

4 years ago

If I can give 0 or negative stars I definitely would. This place before pandemic my family occasionally comes in order whole pigs for worships. But now everything has gone extremely downhill. I know there's inflation, but at least give better quality pig. My aunt ordered a pig to worship a couple of weeks ago and the pig is extremely dark the meat is dried. Today I was gonna go in and ordered a whole roaster and try to give them another chance. When I see this pig I decided to go to Monterey palace to order instead. The pig skin doesn't look good. They seem to be getting cheap quality of pigs. At Monterey palace the price is a lot cheaper compared to asam woo and the pigs looks way better compared to here. I will never come back. read more

Marauder M.

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12 years ago

This Sam Woo seems to be somewhat cafe style. Well they need a little work both on the menu selections and pricing. It's a little over priced for the portion sizes and lack enough variation in combination meals to serve singles or couples, which in most cafes is much of the business, where the bulk of the entrees would be much suited to family style dining. The food is very tasty, it is a Sam Woo, so that carries over well. The parking is a little tight on busy evenings so you may have a walk from the next parking lot over. The service is good, not that they check up on you or anything, but there's enough wait staff that you can flag down anyone any time. They close early so a big bummer there. read more

Tiffany A.

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4 years ago

Came to this Sam Woo numerous times. So far, they are only doing to go orders. My family has always ordered hot food from here. Things like roasted chicken, pork, Cha siu, sausage, and more. Recently, we had discover their crunchy roasted pork belly -- when you get them crunchy, they are extremely delicious!!! Of course, half is the time, we were also given the uncruncky ones... so it's very hard to say when you'll be lucky to get the good ones. Parking at this place can be a pain, especially on the weekends and during dinner hour. Park on the street if you can. read more

Eric L.

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4 years ago

This place is a scam. Ordered a Roast suckling pig and turned out to be big old pig instead of baby pig. The meats are rotten. Normally a baby pig has tender and juicy meat. Asked the lady and they said this is 大乳猪。This is bullshit. Not only that but also the meat is dry and old. Maybe because roaster pigs are cheaper so they use those and consider it as suckling pig so they get extras and sell it out to the counter. Will never go back again. Please don't get scammed by this place read more

Kuno H.

9 years ago

We have tried quite many dishes there, and realized very few of them fits our taste. 2 of their best in my opinion are the house special lobster and ong choy (should tell them put less oil next time). Service is very typical in chinese restaurant, somehow inattentive and ignorant. CASH ONLY. Prepared for hand towels if you use their bathroom. read more

Morgan M.

8 years ago

We met up my friend here after shopping at Walmart. The food is great! My friend told me that they eat this during breakfast/morning hours in Hong Kong. I know we're having a late breakfast/early lunch, but I'll be coming back here again next time. I'll come for dinner as well =] read more

Nikki H.

7 years ago

I have been here many times. Most of times I ordered to go. I liked their food but not their service. Cash only if you order takeout. I was wondering if their cashiers knew how to smile? I never saw them smile to customers for many times. read more

Jamie L.

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9 days ago

If I can give them 0 stars I would, bad service, rude mofo behind the bbq station thinks he's the shit.. there's a bunch of bbq spots in the sgv, I'll be taking my business to them.. never coming back here until they replace that asshole. read more

Carol X.

9 years ago

Waited an hour and they final tell us they can't cook the menu choice we made! Then they tell us they will not charge us for the food they didn't give us! Don't come here... read more

Ranice L.

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8 years ago

So bad. Look at the Picture. What is that!!!!!!!!!!! The man so lazy! I said small cut. Look at it ! Still so big！this is not the first time, I have to post show everyone! read more

Khenna W.

3 years ago

I like the soft beef chow mein and chow fun the most. However, there is also roast duck with soup wonton noodles, but you change add other meats like char sui. read more