Quick Update: ownership changed and they are now a ramen place. I have only tried their ramen once and I really liked it, definitely one of the best in this area as good ramen is scarce around here lol. You'll obviously find some better ramen in SGV, but the ramen here is definitely comparable with that of SGV's. Good sides too, just keep in mind, there are no more Korean or Chinese dishes. read more

Was in the mood for some dumplings and didn't feel like driving to my usual spot so I decided to check this place out. First, the staff was friendly and welcoming. I placed my order to go and it was prepared very quickly. I want to say I was in and out in 15 so that was nice. Obviously the wait will depend on what is ordered. I ordered the pork soup dumplings, chicken karaage, and the custard buns. The chicken was nice and crispy. I think a little spice would have made it better. It was served with a dollop of mayo, which I think should have been in a sauce container instead of on top. The dumplings hit the spot...very classic pork dumpling flavor. The custard buns were adorable but kind of dry. Their menu has a lot of good options that I look forward to trying. read more

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So in all honesty I'm somewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars. If you dont know, Starbelly changed hands a few months back and the menu has completely changed. I myself preferred the old menu, but now it leans more towards Ramen. First, the place is very clean. Service is a bit slow. I waited 25 minutes for shrimp fried rice and pork gyoza. With that being said, it was fresh. Much better than something out of a warming table. The shrimp fried rice was good. It only had about 5-6 medium shrimp and by the time I got home they had becomea bit tough. I wish there was a bit more vegetable in it, but it tasted good. Not too salty, which is an issue with most Asian restaurants IMO. I paid $14.75 for this. A bit much for the portion size. Good for 1 person, but not to share. There was a little cold salad at the back of the box that was very tasty, but I wish there was more. The potstickers were delicious. I reheated them in my air fryer, and they were perfect. I definitely prefer their pork over their chicken. The potstickers were $8.99. Pretty steep, but what isn't these days. There were a few other items on the menu I will try in the future that seemed very interesting. Definitely worth checking out. The gentleman behind the counter was very pleasant and accommodating. I found this place through the Clipp app and I believe the offer for Starbelly is still available. Check it out and continue supporting local small businesses. read more

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Drove 20 minutes because it looked good just to get here and find it closed. So unprofessional. Is the business closed down ? read more

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I ordered the Beef Ramen, Pork Bun, and 6 Pork Dumplings. Everything was so good! I was glad I visited here. Was very inviting and great service! Visit 10 times and get a free Chashu Ramen! I will be back!!! Love this clean and simple place! read more

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A Chinese-Korean café that feels family owned and operated. I learned that they had a bigger location in their previous history of operations, but they downsized after a while into this strip mall. The people here are friendly, and the food was really delicious and reasonably priced. Definitely a great spot and you're looking for some wonderful home style comfort food. Came here with two friends after peak lunchtime so the place wasn't super busy. We ordered some juicy pork dumplings to start and the OMG Combo Bowl - which included black bean noodle and jjam pong (spicy seafood noodle soup). We also got the Korean style sweet & sour pork because you kinda have to when you order the black bean noodles, right? Everything came out fresh, hot, and most importantly very tasty. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. This place is truly a neighborhood gem. Because it was located in a pretty large strip mall, parking was not an issue at all. read more

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I love supporting small mom and pop places. Its located inside the plaza off Holt and Ramona Ave. Parking is fairly easy in front of the store and when you walk in you can either use the kiosk to order or you can sit down and the gentleman will bring you the menu. We don't have any decent korean chinese places anymore in IE that I like but this place hits the spot good. So far we had their dumplings, jjamppong, jjajangmyun, chili shirmp and sweet and sour pork. Anytime my husband and I crave jjajangmyun we go here and I even took my mom there and she loved their jjamppong. She said the broth was super rich and they gave good amount of food. Also I love that their noodles are super chewy and flavors are just original flavors that I am used to. It looked like they added sushi to their menu. They also have panda like chinese food as well. So far I only tried korean chinese dishes but I am definitely going back to try their bulgogi fries and other dishes. read more

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I drove out 20 minutes to eat Korean/Chinese food but apparently they just changed owners. I was initially disappointed.... however, the new menu was definitely worthwhile. Everything was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor! I learned something from here.. Who knew peppers would enhance edamames! read more

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Had an issue with my order and customer service handled it perfectly. Thank you so much!

The name of this place reminds me of Dr. Seuss book "Sneetches." It's mostly Korean with some sushi items and Korean-Chinese style food. It's very low-key. Even when you dine in, all items are served in plastic and disposable bowls/dishes. It has quite a variety of items on its menu and price is very reasonable for the amount of food you get. I got a sashimi rice bowl which was quite massive. It came with a side of gochujang/vinegar sauce for dipping. Fish selection wasn't great but tasted fresh. My wife's Spicy Wonton & Seafood Soup (jjam pong) was really tasty. Broth was very soothing even with the spiciness. Service was surprisingly attentive even though there was only one person out front, which appeared to be the owner. He was making sushi items behind the counter, taking orders, and bringing out the food. read more

Quantity and quality of food was balanced. We ordered so much, it was satisfying for the craves, and it didn't break the bank. The service was excellent. The place is intimate and comfortable. We got the spicy Popcorn Chicken. Mapo Tofu (Granny's Hot Tofu) Tots. Spicy Pork. Combo Bowls half Black Bean Noodle and half spicy Jjam Pong (Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup). Plus two lemonades. We also ordered a Beef Bulgogi Kimbap and the total was under $60! read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Definitely get the Jjam Pong (Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup) - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

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What a great little restaurant! It is totally a hidden gem that everyone should try. The service was exceptional and friendly. He was such a nice guy who answered our questions about the food. I loved the stacked cucumbers; the sauce was flavorful with a little hint of spice. I ordered the seafood noodle soup; it wasn't spicy at all and could have fed 2 people. My friends ordered the bento box and said it was good. I look forward to trying the other dishes. read more

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Where did you guys go? We loved this place It was my favorite local spot and the staff here was so kind. They made me my favorite vegan curry and my room mate loved their bbq. Their deserts were so good I'm going to miss my piggy curd buns read more

The food was good, big portions and reasonable price for the quantity. The place is pretty small but very clean. The service was excellent. I will surely come back to try other food. I would like to see less disposable utensils and bowls though. Disposable doesn't fit with the restaurant. read more

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This place is amazing! The prices are so affordable and there's ample seating. The black bean noodles were delicious and we added a side of bulgogi (~$5-6) and a side of sweet and sour pork (~$4-5) which was plenty to share between my boyfriend and I. We also ordered the pan fried pork buns which were great as well. We'll definitely be coming back, the service is amazing and they're very kind. We hope to see them expand their menu! (Maybe some cold noodles?) read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Pan-fried Pork Buns (6 Pcs) - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

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This place is a hidden gem. We got the black bean noodles, sweer sour pork, and black bean/ Jjamppong combo. The black bean noodles: great flavor, had good amount of minced pork, noodle texture was perfect and to can also add more protein if needed. I ordered a side of bulgogi. This was 5/5. The sweet sour pork was delicious. The batter was light and crispy and the pork was still tender. The sweet sour dipper sauce was also light but just the right amount of sweetness and flavor the compliement the pork. This was also 5/5. The black bean noodles and Jjamppong combo was huge. It can easily be enough for two people to share. Jjamppong was very flavorful with the seafood. Wish it was a little more spicy. This was also 5/5. Overall service was great. This restaurant is pretty small so not a good place for big groups. We had many black bean noodles and the sweet sour pork in Ktown and around LA. This place is definitely one of the top ones. read more

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I was so excited today I never try seafood ramen before, My husband and I order beef and seafood ramen, the soup wasn't that hot. I took the first bite of my shrimp it was cold and have a weird smell and taste to it. I ask my husband to try my soup he taste the fish ball he said it was cold I told the waiter to take it back I guess she try to warm it up cause when she came back I try the shrimp again it was still cold. I left after I tasted the shrimp and the soup about 15-20min later I started to vomit all over my car. read more

Came here for lunch. Unfortunately was really disappointed. The food was pretty mediocre at best. The ramen noodles and broth were alright, basic. The Chasu was dry which seems hard to accomplish with that type of fatty meat and the beef ramen the beef tasted...nearly bad? The XiaoLong Bao tasted frozen I think and relatively flavorless. But the thing that just keeps upsetting me the most is the false advertisement as though it seems ownership changed at least 5 months ago they have not updated the menu or information on here so when we sat down we were surprised to see that the Chinese Korean food we drove 20 minutes for was no where to be seen. Hope the owner will update the menu on here and not trick their customers. read more

I'm so disappointed. I have come here before and I was excited to take my husband. We ordered to go and she said it would take 25 minutes. It took an hour, we felt bad because she was working by herself. Once we got home, the noodles were undercooked and the broth taste as if she added water to it to make it more. If I didn't live so far, I would have drove back to get a refund. Will not be back again. read more

Great experience so far with this place. Still need to go and try more of the different food, but was not able to a few times due to it being closed on Tuesday. So far we have tried the Korean JJ Noodles and the Popcorn chicken, and I have got to say those are real good! I believe when I went in, I was greeted by the owner or manager. He was really nice and made sure I knew the status of my order or when my order would be ready. This place seems to have a mix of Korean and Chinese. I was able to look into some of the history, and it seems like the owner has had a lot of experience in the SGV area before opening a place here. Love to see more and more Asian food places open around here, and more people being able to try this type of cuisine. We regularly go to La Bufadora which is right NEXT to this place, which makes it a perfect combo if we want a variety of different type of food. I found it was really nice to have some different banchan even though there wasn't that much of it. Hope to be able to try some of the other dishes next time like the Walnut Shrimp or the Spicy Chicken. Looking forward to it. Until next time! read more

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Love this new mom and pop shop! Owner is friendly, store is clean and music is at the perfect volume. Food was delicious! jajaianmien (black bean noodle) and sichuan noodle had tons of toppings, not just noodle. Would come again! read more

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If you're looking for quality Korean Chinese food, especially black bean noodles and Korean style sweet and sour pork. Food 5/5 Black bean noodles: Noodles tasted fresh with the perfect amount of chew. The sauce, onions, and bits of meat keeps you slurping for more. One of the best comfort foods you could get. Korean style sweet and sour pork: if you're familiar with the Chinese style sweet and sour pork, this would bring you even more joy. The sauce is separate from the pork, not overtly sweet, but just right so you can dunk your extra crispy pork right into it. Comparing to other Korean/Chinese places, the sauce incorporates more vegetables and woodear mushrooms. Location: 5/5 quiet plaza with ample amount of parking. No complaints here. The restaurant is a bit small not meant for big groups. It is well kept, clean with simple wood decor. Service: 5/5 The nice gentlemen running the front shop was not only kind but very attentive. The food comes with complimentary kimchi and pickles as Korean places always do; he read my mind and refilled them before I had to ask. Honestly I was too excited to start eating that I forgot to take a before picture but there was no evidence left behind. There are plenty of things on the menu, dumplings, steam buns, specialty fries. I'm already planning to come back again soon. read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - The aftermath - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

This place changed from a Chinese-Korean restaurant to a Chinese-Japanese restaurant. When I walked in, it seems the Japanese aspect is more emphasized in the decor. There were 2 TVs, one for some reason playing Naruto reruns, and the other baseball (it was nice that the closed captioning was on for the game). The food is somewhere between a 3 and a 4. The tonkatsu ramen was pretty good, although I think there should be a 10-20% more portion per order. The chasu was very fatty and tender, being thinly cut, which was good. The vegetables were fresh and I could hear the kitchen cut them fresh for my order. I liked that the strawberry green tea had freshly chopped strawberries in the beverage making it a lot fresher tasting (less artificial). The service was spectacular. The lady running the place was very polite and warned me during my visit she was slightly slow that evening, but my visit was worth the wait. There aren't too many other ramen places, and this really hit the spot on a cold (checks calendar) evening in May (?!!!). The table next me me said the shrimp was also very good, so I probably will return to try non ramen dishes as well. read more

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This is the first time I found a place offers Korean, Taiwanese & Chinese Cuisine at once. Since we came here for Black Bean Noodle, we ordered a hot stone which mentioned on the menu that is good for two persons. And as seen in picture, we added two eggs ($1 each) Upon presented on our table, we such in an awe, portion is not for 2 but for 3 for us. What most important is the noodles & sauce were so so good! I cannot describe how good it was! All I can say this is the most delicious jajangmyeon I ever tried so far. The one who assisted us also was very welcoming. FYI this place offer build your own bowl / plate with some delicious options, including bulgogi! Additionally the decor in this place quite cute. We were eating accompanied by Korean music played. read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Seafood Black Bean Noodle in Hot Stone Pot - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

Ordered Sichuan noodles, which were came out pipin' hot, spicy but not "my mouth is on fire!" spicy. It was in a broth with minced pork and tiny shrimp, but it not really a soup. The space, even though it's in a strip mall, feels airy and comfortable and bright, and the furniture, a light sort of wood, is attractive. The guy behind the counter explained all the different options perfectly, and was very helpful and friendly. read more

I saw that this place opened up recently and I was excited to see a place closer to me that sold jjajangmyeon. I don't have to drive out to Rowland Heights now when I'm too lazy to cook jjajangmyeon at home. I decided to try their jjajangmyeon ($10.95) and popcorn chicken ($10.35). They have a smaller selection for 2 item combo but their menu have large portions to share. I came here mainly for their black bean noodle (jjajangmyeon) with a topping of spicy chicken. The chicken was bone in, so I bit into some bone shards thinking it was boneless. The chicken had a good amount of seasoning on it. The portion for the black bean sauce was a good amount for the noodles. The sauce was not too salty and it had bits of chopped meat, zucchini, and onions. The popcorn chicken came with a lemon wedge and mayonnaise to dip into. It was seasoned nicely and was crunchy with bits of fried basil leaves. The place is clean and the guy was nice. He gave a small sample of their sweet chili shrimp and orange chicken which I would get next time. read more

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I contemplated whether to even leave a review for fear this place would get too popular and we'd be waiting longer and/or paying more... keep this place a secret? I think not! I rarely if ever rate five stars because that designation represents a perfect score, which means the taste of the food, price, and ambiance are each 5-stars. I can rate a 3-stars for ambiance as there's no view of the ocean or city lights on top of a hill , just a nice parking lot with ample lighting. But the prices and the food were 5-stars solid! We ordered the curry popcorn chicken, which came with pickled onions and cabbage kimchee and all three were spot on! Spicy and full of flavor! After inhaling the appetizers we moved to our main entrees of spicy beef rib & seafood soup and garlic chicken. We always go home with boxes, but not when dining at Starbelly... this place is awesome! I'll be eating here with my family at least twice a month if not weekly! They're going to start charging us rent too! If you don't feel like driving out to Koreatown for tasty Korean (Japanese and other Asian options), look no further than Starbelly in Montclair! Service was first-class too cause we asked many questions regarding ingredients since our kids have food allergies, they weren't even with us but asking for when we return and they very patiently answered all of our questions. read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Spicy Beef Rib Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

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The food was delicious and service was pretty quick while we were there overall great and super friendly. It was super chill experience o recommend read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

My daughter loves Korean Chinese food so dropped in to try this for her. They are no longer Korean Chinese food but regular Chinese food. Had a few things on the breakfast menu and they were all good. The new owner is very friendly and sweet. read more

I drive 15 miles to order a bowl of black bean noodles. I was told that they don't serve that dish since changing ownership 3 months ago. The shop was empty and looked very run down! Big disappointment! read more

Best jjampong , jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork in town. Unfortunately, they change the ownership. They don't serve Korean food anymore. read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Best jjampong , jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork in town. Unfortunately, they change the ownership. They don't serve Korean food anymore. - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

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So glad we found this spot! We ordered the jjamppong and jajangmyeon. Both were amazing!! The jjamppong had a rich, spicy broth loaded with seafood, and the noodles were perfect and chewy. The jajangmyeon was super flavorful and comforting, with a great balance of savory black bean sauce. Fast and friendly service, beautiful ambiance, and delicious food. Definitely coming back! read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

One of the best sweet and sour pork I've ever had. Love the presentation. Owner was welcoming and nice. Found out he even graduated from the same university as me! Restaurant is very clean and I'd definitely will stopby again for more great food here! read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Sweet and sour pork - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

I have wanted to go back to this place for over a year. Our after-movie group quickly realized it wasn't the same place, with much limited menu options. But the female server was so nice and set us up at the six place back table. I noticed the 'real' silverware (vs. the plastic forks, etc. we had a year ago). She served us water and answered our questions, including the changes on the menu. Seems this place is under new ownership and no longer has the same noodle selections. We were disappointed and left, (leaving her a tip for service and information). Well, we weren't in the mood to try a ramen place, after experiencing the homemade noodles and other delicious dishes we'd tried with the previous owner. Still, give this place a try and I'll look back on Yelp and visit again if I see your good reviews. read more

This place is a bit small if you have a group larger than 4 I recommend getting a reservation or letting them know in advance. I liked that I could check via the Yelp app. The food was good I think this location does better as a to go place. The restaurant just opened so it had a cute flyer on the wall. The owner was very nice. Calm place to study vibes read more

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Service was great. The food was excellent. Generous portions for the eel over rice. The calamari tentacles were outstanding the tofu was not my favorite but over all their menu was limited but good...a small hole in the wall read more

My boyfriend and I found this gem randomly and we are sooo happy that we did! The portion sizes are huge and everything is reasonably price. Clean, nice, and inviting atmosphere. Most definitely will be back when we are in the area. Come support this local mom and pop shop!!!!! read more

Starbelly Asian kitchen & Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Montclair, California

The people there are so kind and friendly. The food hit the spot. I thoroughly enjoyed the homemade taste it has and it's not overseasoned with too much sodium or msg. The food has a lot of natural flavors. I, definitely, will come again to try other dishes if I am in the area. I got their black bean noodle, seafood noodle soup, and Korean style sweet and sour pork. read more

A humble little Korean/Chinese family-own restaurant. Their foods are excellent, comparable to other Korean places in K-town, they are not as salty as others places I tried. It truly was an incredible place to dine, and reasonably priced. I will definitely visit them again in the near future. read more

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I'm docking a point and no more. The onigiri was great but there was a couple of hard pieces of rice that'd get stuck in your molars. The ambiance was comfortable but it sounded like a high schooler chose the music selection, which I found funny. But the door was open resulting in a warm interior, which also results in a fly that was harassing me during my lunch. The server was fantastic, I had zero complaints regarding him. Overall it is a good lunch to have in between errands if you're in the Montclair Pomona area. read more