My favorite Chinese spot! Everything we ordered was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The mapo…read moretofu had the perfect amount of spice, the soup dumplings were excellent, and the green beans and three-cup chicken were both standouts. Great food, great service, and a great location. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend!

My fiancé randomly wanted Chinese food. He calls me the "Oracle" because I have really good luck…read morewith finding awesome food and Dan did not disappoint! It was our first time in and we were pleasantly surprised. Tip: park in the Whole Foods/public parking lot and validate at Whole Foods self checkout Services: 5 The staff is super friendly, attentive, and will answer any questions you may have. Food: 5 We had the 3 cup chicken and it was soooo good. And I don't even like chicken very much. We also had the pork & shrimp dumplings in chili oil. FIRE! Atmosphere: 4 Now, the decor and atmosphere are amazing! Beautiful artwork and all. It's just too damn hot in there. They tried to prop the doors open but idk if their AC isn't working or isn't strong enough but I was literally sweating while eating.

It's kind of hilarious that I've actually mistaken this place for another place. I had to double…read moretake to make sure it was the right one because I remembered it being somewhere else. But I was glad I came to this place. Love the atmosphere. It was energetic, a bit loud, and has a cooled retro night bar with neon signs. The alcohol display behind the bar was a spectacular view/design. It's high, making it looking pretty against the dim backdrop. We ordered four dishes, Dan Dan Mian, sichuan eggplant, chili wonton, and duck bao. The Dan Dan was unique. I didn't expect it to be spicy like all the other ones I've tried. But it was amazing! All of them were! Reservations are strongly recommended since it gets filled up pretty easily. Lastly, I want to give our waiter, Peter, a huge shoutout for being so attentive and engaging. He was on top of it! Great energy and very friendly.

This review is based just on picking up a to go dessert order…read more We ordered the sesame balls and mango sticky rice. Loved the sesame balls and would 100% order them again. The sticky rice was just okay but it surprisingly was lacking in flavor so doubt I'd opt to try it again. Still want to try out their fit and for a dine in experience!

Come here if you want great portions! They fill the plate UP for a good price! Great service, very…read moresweet. Definitely come here if you're hungry and on a budget.

food was amazing both my boyz loved there noodles and i quote he said the orange chicken was…read moreamazinnnnng btw he's 6 ! . the service was pretty good it was quick and easy to order as well if i needed extra time they're patient . the store was clean w side condimentas and if needed extra plate or napkins there given !

I came here witha group and had the chance to try a variety of dishes. While the restaurant…read morestructure and design is on the older side, the food was still of quality and well-prepared. One of their most memorable dishes was a soup topped with a large, breakable, crispy rice cracker. It was served tableside, and the cracker slowly softening into the broth added a nice texture. It was a unique touch that made the meal stand out! This was a great spot for family-style dining for plenty of dishes to share.

Maybe we caught them on a bad night, but this was well beyond disappointing, especially for how…read moreungodly expensive they are. I'm embarrassed how much we spent on this. The shrimp fried rice was super dry, the only thing that had flavor was the shrimp. I was worried that the orange chicken was listed as hot. It was not hot at all, it BARELY had any flavor. Finally the beef and broccoli was the absolute worst thing we ordered. The sauce was, for a better word, watery. The beef had no flavor, broccoli was fine..yipee. At least the fortune cookies were good. Psssht. I wish I had looked at the reviews more carefully. When a place gets several five stars in the same day or for several days in a row it definitely is a red flag for fake reviews, and now that I am looking through the reviews for this place, lots of red flags.

Great service & great food. The wait time was very fast lots of space & good ambianceread more

What I love most was the attentiveness of the servers. They sat us down as soon as we came in and…read moregave us our hot drinks. The food tasted a little differently from the other Northern Cafe branches but in a good way. We ordered quite a lot of food from fried rice to beef noodles to xiao long bao to the dumplings and everything tasted perfectly - taste was not too bold and definitely not bland. The ambiance was friendly and quiet.

The food here was better than I expected. This restaurant took over another spot, it has been a few…read moredifferent restaurants over the years. It is a rather large spot on the downtown Culver City strip. I looked at the menu and made it a point to stop there one of these days. One of these days ended up being Christmas Eve and I had guests over with nothing in my place to eat and I did not want to cook. I got to Yelping right away and saw that Fifty One was open and has a pretty substantial menu, filled with lots of options. I decided on a fish dish. 2nd time: was just as good as the first time now this business opened shortly Covid hit and then I was literally just trying to at least once or twice a week eat at businesses that you know of being affected by Covid I took my friend here and the portions were very nicely sized very good and it was a beautiful ambience now I just am completing this from it being inside of my review folder for I'm not gonna lie over a year and a half and it's with sadness and happiness in my heart that I'll let you know that this business has been closed down.

Food: The portions are huge and the food is good so you won't be disappointed. My favorite was the…read morerangoons. Service: we went for the happy hour and ordered a bunch of appetizers, our server helped us figure out the right balance of what to get. It was perfect and we had plenty to take home. Ambiance: the restaurant is BEAUTIFUL. The decor is perfect. I've walked by this place many times and didn't notice it. DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS ME. Parking: street parking is tough around here but there are a few garages near by.

Felt like some hot broth on a mellow summer night, why not. Came in and ordered something new,…read moretheir numb beef noodle soup and their golden soup chao shou. Boy did this hit the spot! It completely zapped out any buggy feeling I had inside! The broth was simply fantastic! The noodles were al dente with a chew and if the noodle soup alone wasn't enough the golden soup chao shou was bountiful and the dumplings were bursting in flavor, the soup was very deep and earthy! Service was quick, fast and polite! Excellent times!

I used to love the Sichuan cold noodles from Mian. Today I went back to Mian at West Adams after a…read morelong time since I have been cutting carbs from my diet. Sadly I realized that the Sichuan cold noodles tasted very differently from before. I customized with added spicy and added numbness. But the Sichuan pepper oil flavor covered all the other flavors (spicy, salt, sweet). It was either due to the company changed the recipe big time, or somehow they missed some sauce today. To make things worse, the added noodles were served hot - i recall a while back the added noodles for Sichuan cold noodles were served cold with seasoning. Anyway overall experience wasn't close to my fond memory about Sichuan cold noddles from Mian. I still finished the noodles regardless. Other than this dish, other dishes turned out pretty good. And the waiter was friendly as before. Overall dining experience is good, but I probably won't come back to this branch at West Adams because of the Sichuan cold noodles not the same as before.

The service was good. You'll just have to flag them if you need something. They were all helpful…read moreand nice. Food wise - everything we ordered was great. The cumin lamb was flavorful and spicy. The Mao Cai was spicy, full of meat and the broth was tasty. The boiled fish was my second favorite - spicy and fish was not overcooked. The fried intestines were really great! The shrimp fried rice is ok. I wanted either a whole fish or a whole crab but they ran out - on a Saturday night. They have a good Asian beer selection. $35 for corkage. $6 valet parking with validation. Free for 1 hour only with validation. It's a very casual place. Clean.

My kiddo is a big fan of sichuan food especially fish fillet in chilli sauce so we came here for…read morelunch out of her recommendation as this is her favorite Chinese restaurant in town. The reception wasn't warm as the girl was on the phone and she just waved at us to get in. Food was scrumptious. Their basa fish fillet in chilli sauce had to be the best I've tasted. The fish was tender, sauce yummy, veggies fresh! It was excellently prepared. Husband and Wife beef and tripe slices was another outstanding dish. It was so good I had to order more rice to eat with it therefore happily broke my diet again. Steamd eggplant with pickled condiment on top tended to be on the salty side, it was soft and tasty. I loved it! Service was lukewarm at best. The girl performed her service in a convincingly nonchalant way. But at least I got lemon infused water refilled twice. :) Well decorated with Chinese cultural elements. Very spacious, clean and peaceful ambience. We had a lovely time and will return.

Every dish we ordered at Meizhou Dongpo was packed with flavor and tasted like true comfort food…read more The fried rice was simple but incredibly well executed, with perfectly seasoned rice. The braised pork in brown sauce was rich, tender, and melted in my mouth. My favorite of the meal was definitely the garlic vermicelli shrimp. The shrimp were fresh and cooked perfectly, while the vermicelli soaked up all of the garlic sauce. It was easily the standout dish and something I would come back specifically to order again. The Kung Pao chicken was tender, and a good balance of savory, sweet, and tang. The restaurant isn't that big but it does have tables suitable for larger groups. This is a decent spot for lunch. The only thing is the dishes are a little more expensive compared to other restaurants. The staff were attentive, efficient, and made sure everything arrived promptly which I appreciated.

The Peking duck is still the reason to come, but nearly everything around hasn't kept pace with the…read morecompetition. The space feels worn -- menus tattered, décor dated, the whole interior overdue for a refresh. For a restaurant positioning itself at the higher end of Chinese dining, Meizhou Dongpo is sleeping on the finer details. No complimentary tea service, and rather than offering a pot for the table, they serve individual tea by the mug -- a comically oversized Western mug at that. Chopsticks arrive without spoons, and when you ask for one, you get silverware instead of the porcelain you'd expect at Chinese restaurant. The Peking duck accoutrements came with a little plastic spoon on the tray. Small things, but they add up.The fried rice was a letdown too and looked nothing like the menu photo. Spots like Din Tai Fung and Lunasia Signature are operating at a different level and the gap shows. Meizhou Dongpo has the bones of a great Chinese restaurant. The duck alone proves it. But until they invest in the experience around the food, it's hard to recommend at this price point.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This place is definitely a little hole in the wall, but don't let that fool you. The customer…read moreservice is excellent and they are always friendly and welcoming. The portions are very generous for the price, especially with how expensive everything is now. You definitely get your money's worth here. The food is fresh, filling, and they don't skimp on the servings at all. Great food, great portions, and even better service. Definitely one of those local spots worth supporting. I'll be coming back!

This place is my little hidden gem. I just so happened to be working DoorDash and needed to take a…read morebreak and I was so happy I found it. Service: 5 The staff is always so nice but also super quick! Food: 5 Everyone has their own opinions about Americanized Chinese food but this place is legit! Everything I've had has been FIRE and they stack your plate tf UP! And it's at a VERY reasonable price. Vibe: 5 Idc. I love a mom and pop type vibe. They have a few tables but it's honestly more of a to go type vibe. The best food comes from places that look like this. Love yall!