Ts fire. Specifically tomato egg noodle. Large portion for the price and not greasy beep bop read more

Tai He Ju - Pork chive dumpling and tomato egg noodle - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

Very solid dumplings for a very great price. The taste was both fresh and not oily at all. My kids loved it. Will be back weekly as it is a bit of a drive. Service was good. The best part of these dumplings was the skin. It helped retain the juice while being chewy, without being too thick. read more

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First time coming here and it was great! A family owned business with super comforting and delicious food! Great service, the lady was helpful and nice. Really clean place, looks new! My kids loved the complimentary egg drop soup! Would definitely come again. read more

Tai He Ju - Beef with vermicelli fried wontons - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

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The food and place feels very homey. The menu mostly consists of just dumplings (with different kinds of filling) so I know for sure their dumplings will be very delicious. The steamed dumpling skin is soft (not dry/hard). The fried dumplings are also very crispy. Fillings are generous and the price is more than fair. They even give each person a big bowl of corn egg drop soup on the house. The place is big and very roomy. Service is fast and friendly too! read more

Tai He Ju - Pork with vermicelli dumplings, pork fried dumpling - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

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Came on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. The place is clean and has about 8 tables for parties of 4. Service was fine and friendly. We wanted to try one of each style of dumpling: Fried (beef with vermicelli), Pan fried (aka potsticker, cumin beef), and boiled (pork with chives). I was pleasantly surprised at how juicy and filling they all were. I think my favorite was the potstickers. We also ordered the jia jia mien was pretty good too and they provided free egg dropping soup. The soup was okay, a little watered down but it came with the meal so no complaints there. If I'm around in the area and have a craving for dumplings, I'd definitely stop by again. read more

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I was craving dumplings today and decided to give this place a try. Glad I did. It's a little gem in El Monte that serves affordable Chinese comfort food. We ordered the Pork with Chives Dumplings 12 pc, Beef with Vermicelli Pan Fried Dumpling 10pcs, and Shrimp Fried Rice. We love both types of dumplings, but I did feel that the pork and chive dumplings peel was a little thick for the filling. The filling was definitely flavorfulflavorful. I wish it was slightly more filled. The Pan fried dumplings were really good as well, but I definitely wish I had a little bit more filling too. I definitely like their shrimp fried rice, it reminded me of the Chinese fried rice I had in Taiwan. I loved how friendly the service was and they even offered us complementary a drop soup. Definitely give them a tray if you're looking for some affordable Chinese comfort food. read more

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I found this place and came here because I was supposed to meet someone in El Monte. She said she wanted Chinese food so I looked up in Yelp what was available. This place popped up with high ratings. The restaurant is quite spacious and clean. Very minimalist setting. Very nice and relaxing. The menu is small, but with many variations of dumplings. With the help of the server (manager or owner) I got some dumplings with a bowl of noodles. I must say, the dumplings are surprisingly delicious! I say this because I didn't have to dip in soy sauce/vinegar mix to get the flavor like I usually have to with other dumplings. I also have say the noodles are really good. I am really I came to this place. Unfortunately, the person I came here to meet didn't show. But because of her, I found this wonderful place. I will definitely come again! read more

Tai He Ju - Oops! I forgot to take photo before I started eating. - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

I started off with the beef and corn dumplings. The dumplings are juicy, with the beef and corn combined, and they taste fresh and homemade from scratch. These are the best dumplings I have ever had, even better when you dip them in their house-made chili oil and soy sauce. I also had their Zha Jiang Noodles and hot green tea to drink. The noodles were good and its ingredients were noticeably fresh. The hot green tea was pretty standard. Each food item they serve here is about $10. The inside of this restaurant is simply decorated, but it's very clean. Tai He Ju is about four blocks south of the 10 freeway, exit Santa Anita Avenue, just west on Garvey Avenue, across from King Taco, in the City of El Monte. Also, there's ample parking. Anyway, if you're looking for the best dumplings to eat, I find it hard to believe that you can get better than this place. From this visit alone, I can tell you that Tai He Ju is the goat when it comes to dumplings. read more

I have no doubt this is a neighborhood gem. However, we went out of our way to come here because we were looking for dumplings as good as pre-pandemic Beijing Pie House, which no longer exists. In comparison, this place is disappointing. We tried all varieties- steamed, pan fried, and deep fried. They were all not bad but a bit lacking in flavor. The steamed dumplings were ever so slightly overcooked and watery. The pan fried and deep fried dumplings were pretty good once you mix some sauce for them. On their own, they don't have enough flavor. Good portions for the price point though. The cleanliness of the bathrooms (both men and women's) left A LOT to be desired. I don't want to go into details to ruin your appetite. But I must admit I highly doubt cleanliness is a priority here. Also I didn't feel comfortable having someone who looked like they were not even 16 years old yet to serve us. It just didn't feel right. read more

Definitely a hidden gem in sgv! Dumplings are super fresh and made to order, very well flavored. We tried the full variety - boiled, pain fried, and deep fried. All are absolutely made to perfection. They got one of our orders wrong and comped us for the mistake but even with a mistaken order, the dumplings themselves were great. The deep fried dumplings are not oily at all but have a nice crunch to the shell. Portions are larger than anticipated and filling. The place looks clean and the service is very attentive. They were honest as well telling us we are over ordering for our party. lol. It's a true mom and pop restaurant with three generations working! I will definitely come back again and again. read more

Yelp's Top 100 to eat? Around my area? You already know I had to pull up. Food: Food was great. Incredibly juicy and no sense of dry-ness at all. We order the pan-fried dumplings, the steamed dumplings, and the noodles. All seasoned well and very affordable. Service: Service was awesome. It's a family run business, so they pour their heart and soul into everything they do. They share a small parking lot with other businesses, but we had no trouble finding it on a Sunday evening for dinner. Overall, we will be definitely coming back with family as we think they'd really enjoy themselves. read more

Tai He Ju has been in my list for sometime. Finally, I did it! and I went to the restaurant. The restaurant is clean and spacious. It has multiple indoor seating. I ordered the following; - Pork with Vermicelli fried dumplings    (8 pieces for $ 11.99. It was scrumptious and juicy -Chives with egg fried dumplings (8 pieces for  $11.99). It was very flavorful and savory. - Zha Jiang noodles  $12.99. The noodles were perfectly seasoned and rich taste. - Beef with corn dumplings    (12 pieces for $12.99 ). It was very juicy and delicious. This restaurant is an excellent place to get high quality dumplings and enjoy a great source of comfort and delicate food. I totally recommend Tai He Ju. read more

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Our first visit to this little family owned dumpling restaurant. We tried the Pork with Chives Dumpling (steamed), Beef with vermicelli PanFried dumpling, Cumin beef Fried dumpling 8pc, Shrimp Fried Rice, and Plain Fried Rice. Everything was so delicious! They also gave us complementary corn egg drop soup at the beginning of our meal which was a delicious soup that had great flavor and good consistency. They even gave us more soup when we told them how much we loved it. They had the sauces on the table, including soy sauce, vinegar, white pepper, and chili oil. I don't know why, but white pepper and vinegar isn't always kept on the table. I'm glad they do here. Plus the chili oil here was flavorful and had the right amount of spiciness, which not all restaurants get right. On a side note, my two boys have severe food allergies so eating out can be quite a challenge. They cannot eat eggs and sesame, so they couldn't have many of the items on the menu. The owner was so kind and helpful. She suggested the plain fried rice with no eggs. It sounds simple but they loved it so much, we ended up ordering a second one! We will definitely be coming back here and telling all our friends in the area to give it a try! You should definitely check it out too and support this small family owned business. read more

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* C1 Beef with vermicelli fried dumpling: deep fried outside. juicy beef filling different texture then pork. * D3 zha Jiang noodles: salty soy sauce based. comes w celery, carrots, and onions. * A6 Pork with Cives Dumpling: basic boiled dumplings. * B5 Cumin beef Pan Fried dumpling: strong cumin flavor. classic pan fry w fry skirt. * A4 beef with corn Dumpling: juicy beef filling. basic boiled dumplings. - free cornstarch corn soup - can accommodate large groups - small parking lot in shared plaza lot read more

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Came here with family for dinner after conducting a concert. The service was super nice. They apologized for the long wait, but it didn't seem like a long wait to me. Their dishes are cooked to order, and the kitchen took a reasonable amount of time to produce enough food to feed our group of eight. The dumplings: Hand-kneaded dough is something I think I can taste. It's in the bounciness of the chew because of the way the gluten gets worked up. I love that mouth feel! This place does a good job of that. Also, the fillings have a good amount of savory flavor. My favorite was the cumin fried dumpling (called a meat box on the menu). Shrimp Fried Rice: Light and refreshing, while not lacking flavor. The fry on the rice was nice -- you could taste each grain. The shrimp were fresh, so they didn't have a fishy taste. I thought this was going to be a pass, but I ended up liking it more than I expected. Egg and Tomato: This soupy dish is a classic. For someone like me, who doesn't have a stomach, the saucy consistency is super helpful! For me, this dish is easy yo cook -- just make sure to apply the right amount of salt, try not to overcook the eggs, and make sure your ingredients are clean. This was a successful instance. The menu is simple, and each dish we tried was executed well. While I feel like I could make any of the dishes myself at home, I doubt I could make them quite so well. I appreciate the simplicity, as well as the feeling that I just got a home-cooked meal without having to expend the effort. Prices are very reasonable, too! read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon with reservations made on Yelp. Didn't really need reservations but with elderly parents, I didn't want to chance it. There are a few choices of fillings but the wrapper was either steam, pan fried or deep fried. All three were delicious! The beef with vermicelli deep fried dumplings was my fave. My teens loved the beef with corn pan fried dumplings. LOVED loved loved their shrimp fried rice. So simple but there's crack in there. Gotta be! Must try! Steamed dumplings and noodles were easier to eat for my parents, even with half of their teeth. :) Their daughter was our waitress and oh so sweet and patient with my father who could only hear a fraction of what she said. Most surprising was the fact that she discreetly informed me that I ordered too much food for us and didn't want me to waste my money. She also politely told me my mother had ordered a few dishes that I had already ordered. I told her we had big appetites and to just bring it all over. This has only happened ONE other time in my life. I was extremely grateful for her honesty. Will definitely be back for more yummy dumplings, shrimp fried rice and kind service! How lucky are we to have such a hidden treasure in my neck of the woods?! read more

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This is an unassuming, clean, spacious restaurant in an El Monte strip mall. Per the owner the steamed, pan fried or deep fried dumplings are made from their grandmother's recipe. The fillings ( beef or pork) are tasty. The dumpling skins are perfectly matched to the type of cooking preparation. We also enjoyed the noodle dish and the bowl of egg drop soup. Service is friendly and efficient. read more

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fried dumplings is the best! can't get enough....it's like always fresh and delicious ....the people there are nice and the great corner of elmonte read more

This time, I ordered pan-fried Chive and Egg dumplings. Garlicky Chinese Chives scrambled eggs is something I grew up devouring at my parent's dinner table. This simple combination of fresh ingredients is so appetizing and nutritious. Needless to say, packaged in neat little fried dumplings: scrumptious! We also ordered (boiled) Beef and Corn because, well, my boyfriend and I both love beef and corn -- duh! The beef filling is moist (thanks to the brisket cut) interspersed with niblets of corn kernel. I take all my dumplings dunked generously in black vinegar. Last but certainly not least, we were treated to the latest menu addition: Beef & hand-pulled noodle soup. By far, thick, wide, chewy hand-pulled noodles are my jam! I strongly urge you try this latest offering. Again, thoughtfully chosen beef shortrib meat for maximum tenderness. Herbacious fresh cilantro, and an entirely slurpable soup base (feel free to add chili oil and customize it to your spice level). Comfort food done well! read more

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Family-owned dumpling spot focusing on quality ingredients and delicious personal recipes. The family is so nice and attentive and made sure we felt very welcome. The dumplings are all made from fresh ingredients--they make their dumpling dough and soy sauce in-house and grind their own proteins for the fillings. Their Cumin Beef Fried Dumpling is huge, tasty, and has a very unique flavor. The restaurant is bright and inviting and comfortable. Definitely will be back! read more

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We got the fried beef and vermicelli dumpling. Not the typical fried dumpling you'd expect. The skin is thicker and has that buttery flakiness, more like mini empanadas or the indonesian pastel type of skin. Pour over some of their chili oil vinegar, yum perfect. The zha jiang mian is different than what I'm used to. I was expecting it to be saucier and meatier. This one is more like a better chow mein with a lot of celery and a little bit of salted pork. Maybe from a different region, it's ok, will supplement the dumpling and fill you up. Love the complimentary soup. Would go back just to get this. Warm, simple, and soothing. The hubby says it needed more salt but I like it as is. We ordered for pickup over the phone. The lady/owner was nice. Ready in 15 minutes and the whole pickup process was smooth. I'm sure their other dumplings are good. This restaurant is big and clean. There was barely anybody during peak lunch hour on the weekend though. Maybe cuz it's new but hope they stay open. read more

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In the same plaza as Ramen Ichiraku, I stopped by for lunch with my friends. Tai He Ju specializes in dumplings. They have steamed, pan fried and fried dumplings. They offer fried rice, zha jiang mian and a chinese style hamburger as well for those who don't want dumplings. I enjoyed my steamed pork with chives dumplings. Very juicy and well seasoned. Whichever filling you decide to go with, you can't go wrong. read more

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Hidden gem alert! Have you ever had a meal so good you start thinking mid-meal about coming back again? This just happened to me. And as much as I want to gatekeep, I would rather this place become famously successful. This place has what I can best describe as Chinese empanadas. Their deep fried dumplings are out of this world. Seriously, order the beef cumin fried dumplings and thank me later. Crunchy on the outside, and filled with delicious soft beef and vermicelli flavored perfectly with cumin. Their other foods are also good - fantastic fried rice and excellent pan fried dumplings. The dumpling skin is so soft - they make 3 types of skin in house everyday for their boiled, pan fried, and fried dumpling varieties. The service? Oh-so-nice. The owner lady that helped us was friendly, attentive and sweet. And they give a big bowl of corn soup as you sit down. Plenty of parking out front. Come here! read more

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....im sorry but if you are going to call black bean noodles black bean noodles....at least make it look like what you are advertising. It was LITERALLY just chow mein and now even good...worse than Panda Express. Also fried dumplings are Samosas...I don't know why it's called fried dumplings especially at an asian location. Will not be trying this again. Please save your money. read more

Tai He Ju - Zha Jiang Noodles - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

I first saw this place because a fellow Yelper went here. I wanted to try it because I love dumplings. And let me tell you, dumplings is the name of the game here. They have a few other items on the menu but the menu is like 95% dumplings. All the dumplings here are made from scratch and made fresh daily. As a matter of fact, you could even order frozen dumplings, but you have to call them a day in advance so they can make them and freeze them. The price is super reasonable for the frozen dumplings. It's like almost $.50 per dumpling. (~$25-27 for bag of 50 if I recall) The restaurant vibe itself feels like a mom and pop type place that serves delicious home cooked food. It's like going to a good friend's house and either they or their parents cook for you. The person there when I came in was super friendly and helpful. I came in less than an hour before close after work and was able to get seated right away. Since it was my first time, I wanted to get the most popular items which were the beef with vermicelli pan fried dumplings and the pork and chive boiled dumplings. Both were just so delicious in their own way and also very well constructed - delicate, but firm and held together well. The pork and chive dumplings were super flavorful and plump and juicy. The beef pan fried dumplings had great ratios and the pan fry gave an awesome combo of soft/ chewy and crispy texture. The complimentary egg drop and corn soup was such a good starter. Especially since it's cold outside right now. It was so warm, comforting, and tasty. I definitely want to come back and eat here again. It's so reasonable that it's such a great place to pop by and grab dumplings if you're in the mood. Also, I want to order dumplings ahead of time as well to take home. It's in a small little strip mall so parking is available. There's also street parking. When I went, I was able to find parking right away. read more

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Delicious and affordable dumplings! I came because I was craving some pan fried dumplings (Jiao zhu) and they did NOT disappoint. Super large dining area. Really clean and new. We were greeted and first given complementary corn soup. I really appreciated it. I got the cumin beef dumplings, but want to go back and try so many of their other dumplings. I also got the jaja mian. And omg, the portion size was beyond what I paid for. Flavor was good, but I definitely loved the dumplings more. I absolutely LOVE their prices too. It's so rare to actually have a meal under $20 if I wanted to. I can't wait to come back and try more of their dumplings! read more

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Tai He Ju is a newer Chinese restaurant with a lot to offer in their dumpling speciality. Inside is a very well kept and welcoming place. The kind folks there told me their menu is based from Northern China. I loved it. I enjoyed their pan fried dumplings and the larger fried versions. All dumplings to be had were pork with vermicelli. I enjoyed them with their delicious in-house hot sauce. Their shrimp fried rice was the perfect pair after starting things off with egg soup. During my visit they did not have certain beef options, but no big deal. I'll be coming back. read more

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Wow my family has been looking for a dumpling place that reminds us of the northern chinese homeland for ages. The family that owns this restaurant makes everything from scratch and everything we ordered was really delicious! Service was top notch and I actually ordered some frozen dumplings to pick up on Saturday! We ordered boiled pork and chive (10/10) flavor, texture, balance; pan fried beef and vermicelli (10/10) great UFO crisp outside, fried chive and egg pocket (10/10) amazing flavor and dough was really great texture, tomato and egg on rice (10/10) flavor, portion and proper cooking of the egg. I will 100% be coming back here again with others. HIGHLY recommend. Best dumplings I have had in a LONG time. read more

Pretty good standard dumplings in SGV, pricing is very economy nowadays for restaurants... I like the pork dumplings section better because those pork meats are so juicy n freshly!! Services were great and it's a clean fresh new modern design restaurant... small mom n pope Chinese dumplings restaurant!!! read more

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It's a small place. Very clean. A family run business. We went during a Saturday night at 7pm. I was expecting it to be somewhat crowded but we were the only ones there. We need to support family owned businesses! We ordered beef with corn, pork with chives (fried) and beef with chives. It was delicious. The right about of Q. Not oily at all. I'm not even feeling super burpy after eating all the chives. They also served complimentary egg drop soup. We will be back to support, not just because we want to support their business due to the poor economy but also because the food was so tasty! Took me back to Grandma in law's dumplings :). read more

Clean, sterile little mom n pop shop in a little strip mall. Closed Tuesdays. Came in for a very late lunch so we were the only table which was awkwardly very quiet but the order came fast. Everything we ordered was piping hot (I burned my tongue). Filling in the dumplings were seasoned very well. We tried boiled, pan fried and deep fried dumplings...all equally delicious. I hope more people visit this place because it was sad how empty it was despite coming in late. read more

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Seriously some of the BEST dumplings in LA! This spot is always on my regular rotation. Love all of their delicious dumplings and house made chili oil. The interior is always clean and bright with ample parking. Their recently updated menu has some new items as well like beef noodle soup and tomato and egg with your choice of noodles or rice. I always order extra so I can have some tasty leftovers for later. Don't forget to pick up a bag of their frozen dumplings and a jar of chili oil to take home! read more

Tai He Ju - Dumplings and shrimp fried rice - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

Tried out this dumpling spot for the first time. Came during lunch time and was not too busy. The workers were very friendly and even brought us out a free soup appetizer without even asking. It was very good, similar to a hot & sour soup but without the heat. All the dumplings we ordered were great and all priced about $10. Will definitely be coming back here again next time I'm craving dumplings. read more

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The dumplings were delicious omg! Me and my girlfriend came on a friday night and the place was completely empty. We were a little skeptical at first but we wanted dumplings so we went for it. We were instantly attended and served a broth that was perfect for the cold. We ordered the panfried pork with the noodles (i forgot what the name was) and fried beef dumplings with the same thing, and they were delicious!!! It took about 10-15mins to be made so we didn't wait long at all. The panfried were crispy on one side and soft on the other side, exactly how'd you want panfried dumplings. The fried were so crispy and the beef was great. Definitely coming back to try other options! read more

Tai He Ju - Panfried dumplings - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

I have to start off by saying the taste of the food itself is probably 3.5 to 4 stars. It was good but not stand out except for the fried cumin beef dumplings which were something different and very delicious. The rest were not particularly special but they were of good quality and made fresh to order so that in itself earns them praise. What gets them the 5 stars for me is the whole package. Good quality food, very nice service, and a comfortable atmosphere. We went as a party of 8 and we just had a great meal served by sincere restaurateurs at a very reasonable price. Nowadays, if you get all that then you can't really nitpick and knock their score down. I think if they can improve in a few areas they won't even require an explanation. For one thing, they should let the pan fried dumplings rest a second before plating because they come out with a pool of oil underneath them which made a few of the more health conscious members of our party a bit squeamish. Also, it would be good for them to expand the menu more beyond the dumplings. A greater variety of rice & noodle dishes and some vegetables would complement the dumpling heavy menu. I believe they are rather new so hopefully they continue to grow and improve and I look forward to visiting them again. read more

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It's my 7th time being here, it was my best dumpling I ever tried! Super and highly recommeded! read more

Tai He Ju - Tomato Egg Stirfry over rice - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

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Came here on a Wednesday afternoon around 1 PM--no wait, but about 4 tables sat. After ordering, the server brought out complimentary egg drop soup. It's light in flavor, good texture, a bit sparse on the egg, but still nice. The server even offered more. On the tables, they have vinegar, soy sauce, white pepper, and chili oil. Their chili oil is unique--it feels like it has preserved vegetables. Drowned my dumplings in it. Would definitely come back. Great quality, great service. *Pork & Chive Dumplings $8.99 for 12 | 10/10: Boiled dumplings that were extremely flavorful and juicy. I was surprised by how much soup/juice was inside. The filling is soft and velvety--easily a must-get. *Cumin Beef Fried Dumplings $5.99 for 4, $8.99 for 8 | 8.5/10: Ordered 4 since I was dining alone. Not juicy, but also not dry at all. These are like cumin beef with vermicelli noodles inside. Deep-fried and so good. Almost look like empanadas--haven't seen dumplings like these anywhere else. read more

Amazing food from Henan region of China! I've never had cuisine from there before. This little gem is family owned and super sweet staff! read more

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When you see a spot on Yelp with almost perfect reviews, you gotta be curious right? I've driven past it many times and my parents were craving dumplings so why not? We arrived Saturday evening and I decided to place a reservation on Yelp at 7:30. We arrived a few minutes early but we noticed that maybe we didn't need that resy. We were sat down immediately and looked at the simple menu. No thrills or frills, just dumpling, pan fried dumpling, and fried dumpling. We got the dumpling with the vermicelli, the pan friend dumpling with the beef and cumin, and then the fried dumpling with eggs and chives. We also got an order of zha jiang noodles as well. They came out with complimentary corn egg drop soup. I enjoyed it, my parents did not. Then our dumplings came. They were alright. It wasn't anything mind blowing or memorable but it was just alright. Luckily they provided the soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil to provide a kick. The zha jiang mian was also alright. Again, nothing crazy just solid noodles. The service was very nice. The lady at the time took care of my parents and made sure they were comfortable. She even brought over hot tea and made sure the tea wasn't too hot. It's VERY affordable here. We ordered all of that and the total came out under $40. Like, I spent $20 on a meal at Carl's Jr. that same day. Hard to find a place with affordable eats. I can see why people gave it good ratings. It definitely has it's quirks and positives. I probably would enjoy it more if it had more protein options like shrimp or lamb. read more

I had a good experience here. It was pretty empty when I went and quiet on a weekend mid-afternoon. It's not at all chaotic and a good place to grab a few bites to eat in a slower environment. Quite relaxing vibe. The service and waitress was very kind, polite and attentive. It does seem family run. You may see kids around. Food was good and the egg drop soup helps justify the value with a quiet pleasant atmosphere. read more

Tai He Ju - Egg drop soup - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

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