I actually come here pretty often since I am nearby. Love this place. There is like a breakfast special that ends around 11 or 12 that has some nice combos. What I love here though are the shrimp and chive rice rolls (not part of the special only the dried shrimp rice rolls are). If I come here I am getting a shrimp and chive rice roll. Also love getting some sort of congee and a fried chinese donut. Dipping that fried stick in some congee gets me going. As for drinks - can't go wrong with some lemon ice tea (free refills DUH) or a HK milk tea read more

Extremely disappointing experience. I witnessed one of the waitresses cut in line so that her friend could get ahead of other customers who had been patiently waiting. As an employee, she should have been setting an example and treating customers fairly--not using her position to give preferential treatment to a friend. What made the situation even worse was that I brought it to the staff's attention, and instead of taking the complaint seriously or even acknowledging what happened, they simply brushed it off. That kind of response shows a complete lack of respect for customers. It's one thing for an employee to make a poor judgment call; it's another for management or staff to dismiss a legitimate concern afterward. Customers should not have to wonder whether the rules apply equally to everyone. I left feeling completely disregarded and disappointed. Based on this experience, I would think twice before returning. read more

We came back to Tam's Noodle House to try their dinner this time. We ordered the pork stomach with white pepper & chicken in claypot, salt & pepper deep fried pork chop, preserved meat & sausage claypot rice, and braised tofu with roasted pork in claypot. Everything was pretty solid and came out hot. The claypot dishes were especially nice for sharing, and the preserved meat and sausage rice had that good savory flavor. The pork chop was crispy and had a nice salt & pepper seasoning. The pork stomach soup was comforting and had plenty of ingredients. It is not spicy at all. Service was good. Overall, another meal here. read more

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Afternoon tea (3-5:30pm) - great value and great taste!! Basically you get the full-fat dinner portion of the dishes for cheap $11.99 price, plus a drink of your choice. (dine-in price, takeout adds $1) I ordered beef chow fun and salt and pepper chicken wings -- addictively good! read more

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Blown away!! Amazing food and service. Wasn't expecting much but ended up enjoying everything I ordered. Claypot rice w/spareribs Deep fried chicken wings with salted egg French toast with kaya Curry with fried fish balls and cuttlefish Pumpkin with salted egg yolk Steam flower roll with w/beef Just order everything above and thank me later. Claypot rice was perfect with crispy rice and combination of bok choi and spare ribs with a side of dark soy for your preference. Deep fried chicken wings with salted egg yolk had the perfect crunch fried shell with salted egg yolk basted on top. The chicken was super juicy and tender which encapsulated by the fried skin. The kaya toast was super fluffy with a French toast thickness sandwiched with kaya jam in between. The curry with fish ball and cuttlefish combination came with 4 of each and a thick rich curry with a kick of spice that went great with white rice. The pumpkin salted egg yolk had the perfect sweet and savory flavor that made you want to eat more. The steam flower roll w/beef was nothing short of amazing. I have to say this was the best version of steam flower rolls I have ever had. The flower rolls just melted in your mouth with super rich flavor coming from the sauce which was not overpowering the dish. The Hk style milk tea & and coffee was simply amazing with the perfect amount of tea flavor without being overpowered by the coffee and condensed milk. Overall Tam's surpassed my expectations and I cant wait to come back and try more dishes. read more

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Was in SoCal over the weekend with my family and I was craving a Hong Kong-style breakfast and a good cup of Hong Kong milk tea. It was our first time at Tam's and we weren't disappointed at all! Tam's has a breakfast menu with plenty of options. The two of us ordered two breakfast combos and each came with a drink, two appetizers and an entrée. My hubby ordered the cold Hong Kong milk tea, which required a $1 surcharge for cold drinks. I ordered the hot Hong Kong milk tea. Both milk teas were delicious--no complaints at all! We both ordered their jook and for our appetizers, we ended up trying all four options since each combo lets you choose two appetizers. Everything was yummy and the portions were generous enough for two people. If you're a party of three and aren't big eaters, I'd recommend ordering just two breakfast combos. There's a parking lot outside since the restaurant is located in a small shopping plaza, so parking wasn't an issue. I'll definitely bookmark this place for future visits whenever I'm in the area. The staff were friendly and very attentive. They regularly checked on us to see if we needed more water. They also have both indoor and outdoor seating, which was a nice option. read more

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Very solid choice of Hong Kong cafe style breakfast. I came around 9:30am on a Thursday, parking in the morning was easy. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the breakfast combo A with a generous portion of porridge, two sides ( steamed rice rolls with house special sauce and dark soy sauce noodles) plus an iced lemon tea (+$1 for cold drinks) for $12.99 The staff were fast and attentive. I'd come more often if it's closer to where I live. read more

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A good solid Hong Kong food - large portions, affordable, and comforting. The flat noodles come with a side of soup. I'm not sure if it's meant to be dipped but I made it into a soup with the wontons with their chili oil and I felt like everything in the world was right in that moment. The shrimp roll is so chewy with plump shrimp and the flavor was perfect. I could slurp this up all day. We also ordered some fried bread and a milk tea and everything came out to $30. Their menu is huge so I'd love to try out some other items next time but the shrimp roll will always be a must! read more

Tam's Noodle House - Flat noodle with wonton - Noodles Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Came to Tams for Afternoon Tea! For those unfamiliar with this (myself included before this weekend), Hong Kong cafes have an "afternoon tea" menu from around 3-5pm usually where they have a discounted menu for select items. Most dishes here on that menu $11.99 with big portions! I ordered 2 dishes for three people and that was more than enough, with leftover too. Additional with the discounted food, of course they give tea with each dish you get! You can choose between ice lemon tea or milk tea with unlimited refills! (No Togo for the tea though) Great idea to catch up people for the summer with some snacks or afternoon tea. read more

Tam's Noodle House - Noodles Near Me - San Gabriel, California

If you're missing the Tam's Noodle House in Rowland Heights... there's still a Tam's in San Gabriel behind the CVS. Ate here the other night and the food was better than I remembered (and I did like the Rowland Heights location more before it closed). And I believe the people (could be the family) that owns Tam's also owns the HK Macau Bistro. Check out my pics. read more

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I had their Sampan congee for breakfast. This place is the only one I'm aware of that actually put pig stomach and pork rind in this congee. This is exactly what I wanted. The portion is huge. And best of all, the breakfast menu offers 2 sides, as opposed to just one with other HK -style restaurants. Of course i got the pineapple bun. I would definitely go back. read more

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I've been here several times. Since it was the weekend, there was definitely a wait for an indoor table. They have outdoor seating, but the weather was too hot. Because of my leg injury, I was using a wheelchair. The restaurant is quite small, but the waitress was very kind and arranged an accessible seat for me. The table was small, but I still felt comfortable. The food was good, the restaurant was clean, and the open dining area had a lively atmosphere, although it was a little noisy. Overall, I had a good experience and would come back again! read more

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Located in a plaza right at the very end corner. Plenty of parking available They have a tent with outdoor seating since inside there's only a few tables. We came for breakfast and it was such a good deal. Esp the $12.99 breakfast choice of porridge and 2 sides. We got the porridge soup with chow mein and rice noodle rolls. Love the texture of the chow mien. It has a nice soft crispy to it and the rice rolls were made very soft and thin! We also got a French toast with peanut butter inside. read more

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Came here for breakfast for the first time in a long time. They still have a good deal for congee + 2 sides for $12.99 but the food and level of service has gone down hill. The wait staff is not attentive and kind of rude. When I asked the lady about refill holding my mug, she just gestured to put the cup down on the table by patting the table... didn't even bother to talk..... The congee is pretty watery. The pork rib pretty much have no meat on it. I'm surprised there is no line at 9am on a Saturday morning (used to be long lines). May be people got the word that it's not that great anymore read more

A household staple FOREVERRRR! Century egg and pork congee plus shrimp leek rice noodles is our order every time and it has never once let us down. The breakfast combos are aggressively carb heavy and that is the whole point. Go early for the pineapple buns with butter or go home sad, those are your two options. Crispy noodles with seafood, crispy squid, veggies, whatever else we've pointed at on the menu, it all slaps. We have never had a bad order here and frankly I don't think it's possible. Consistent, never fails, always a good time. Some places just have you and this is one of them. read more

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Came here the other day to try something new. We tried a clay pot, udon, bean sprouts, filet mignon, and tofu and seafood dish. All in all, the food was decent and came out pretty fast. Compared to Bay island, it is pricier. The dishes we got were a bit more expensive. The service was pretty decent and the food came out quickly. This is not on my list of places to come back anytime soon though. read more

Tam's Noodle House - Noodles Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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My go-to Hong Kong breakfast spot closed down but I'm so glad to have discovered Tam's! I think I actually like it just as much if not more than my previous spot which I never thought I'd say. Their breakfast combo is an incredible deal with choice of congee, drink, and two sides for 12.99! I'm traditional and always get the pork and century egg congee, which was solid here. Their iced milk tea was also strong and sweet - just as it should be. I really like the two sides though, the shrimp rice roll is actually bouncier/chewier than the typical cherng fun and I really liked it more! And the pineapple bun with a thick square of butter inside was perfecttt and so indulgent. I don't know how anyone could eat this much food, I definitely had to bring home leftovers! Can't wait to come back again. read more

Tam's Noodle House - Noodles Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This is a solid HK cafe spot that is popular with locals. I can't believe I haven't been here earlier! (It's probably because they close at 9 PM, and I tend to crave canto food late at night.) The prices are pretty fair/average. I didn't see any lunch specials when I was here for lunch. The chang fun (rice noodle roll) was good. I got the shrimp + leek one, but I think beef might have been the better choice. The seafood congee was also really good with plenty of seafood. Servers spoke Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. I would come back to try the claypot dishes. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted Bathroom available Parking lot/Free parking Covered outdoor seating in the front read more

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There aren't too many Chinese restaurants around this area that still has outdoor seating, so I'm glad Tam's still does. We brought our doggo along to breakfast and sat outside. Food is still delicious and they have pretty large portions. Staff members were attentive and friendly. - Century Egg and Pork Congee with Dark Soy Sauce Chow Mein and Steamed Rice Noodle with House Sauce as the sides (yummy and tons of food) - Sampan Seafood Congee with Dark Soy Sauce Chow Mein and HK Style Pineapple Bun as sides (also yummy) - Pickled Mustard and Shredded Pork Vermicelli with HK Style Pineapple Bun (yummy and flavorful) Overall, this place has yummy food and friendly staff. Best perk is that there's an option for outdoor seating (yay for doggo!). Credit cards are accepted. read more

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Honestly, this place nails the authentic Hong Kong cafe vibe. No frills, just solid food. Portions are huge--bring your appetite or a doggy bag. The milk tea is easily one of the best around; it makes the other spots in the area feel like they're not even trying. Fair warning: there's almost always a line, but the staff are impressively fast--you'll probably be ordering before you've even decided what you want. Classic, dependable, and worth the short wait. read more

Tam's Noodle House - Noodles Near Me - San Gabriel, California

They serve a great value breakfast and have good foods otherwise as well. $12.99 breakfast deals include different congees paired with a pineapple bun, fried noodles or one of their steamed rice noodle rolls (which are really good). Their beef chow fun is also good and serving size is generous as is the "bo jai fahn" (clay pot rice). I'll be back to this quirky little place to try more home cooked stuff read more

Grandma was craving beef chow fun and as I was searching for a spot, I found tame noodle house and completely forgot that I had bookmarked it. Parking: shared lot with cvs. I imagine it could get busy, the spots are compact and there's additional parking underground. There's a patio for outdoor seating but we opted to sit inside. There's employees were very attentive and prompt. Granted this establishment isn't huge but I didn't feel like I had to try extra hard to get someone's attention. The beef chow fun had a good "wok" fire taste (Idk how to translate this word from Cantonese to English haha) it basically mean that the heat on the wok they used was perfectly high! It was well seasoned and a good amount of meat. $15 I also ordered the crispy noodles with beef - this dish didn't have as much meat or veggies as I would've liked but holy cow the amount you get for $15 is crazy! The noodles were good and I've been having it for lunch haha. the hk coffee tea drink I got was ok, I've had better but it hit the spot still! I think my total came out to around ~$37? So not bad in this economy! Will be coming back to try their other dishes (: read more

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Our Go-To Spot for Some Early (and Slightly Expensive) Breakfast Fun! This has definitely become our go-to spot when hubby and I are craving a simple but satisfying breakfast -- and since my family came to visit, I had to take advantage and bring them here at 8:30 AM on a Saturday. Parking is actually pretty convenient. There are a good amount of spots available up front, and if it gets busy, you can always park downstairs, so no major stress there. Now let's talk about the real reason we come -- their traditional dine-in breakfast special from 8 AM to 11 AM for $12.99, which is honestly a pretty great deal. You get to choose your own congee (basically rice porridge) and two sides from options like chow mein, rice noodles, or pineapple bun. It's simple comfort food, done right. Since my family was visiting, I went all in and ordered four different congee to share: * Dried Scallop Congee * Sliced Fish with Lettuce Congee * Watercress with Pork Spareribs Congee * Century Egg with Pork Congee Out of the four, my top two favorites were definitely: Watercress with Pork Spareribs -- flavorful, comforting, and just hits the spot Century Egg with Pork -- classic, rich, and very satisfying Next would be the Sliced Fish with Lettuce, which was still good, just a bit lighter in flavor. And last place for me was the Dried Scallop Congee, which honestly tasted pretty plain -- like it was missing that extra oomph. Overall though, the congee had a really nice texture and comforting flavor. If you like to level it up, adding chili oil gives it that extra kick -- and of course my husband went straight for the classic combo of vinegar and a little soy sauce. For sides, I really enjoyed the simplicity of the chow mein, and the flat rice noodles were also tasty -- one with house sauce and the other with dried shrimp. Nothing fancy, just solid comfort food. I also ordered an extra set of pineapple buns -- 2 for $4.99 -- and they were warm, soft, and definitely worth it. You can also add coffee, hot tea, or iced tea for just $1, which makes the whole meal feel like a great value. Most importantly, my parents really enjoyed it, and that's always a win. This spot continues to be one of my favorite places to come with hubby when we want something simple, comforting, and reliable without breaking the bank. Simple food, good portions, family-friendly vibes -- always a solid choice. Fast and friendly service as well. Happy eats! read more

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Staying at the Sheraton in San Gabriel and after a few hours of shopping we thought we'd stop into Tam's for some soup, rice, and sweet & sour pork. Since it was a rainy day and we were feeling tired, we decided to take our order to go. No problem. We ordered, paid, and waiting about 15 minutes for our food. Everything we ordered was yummy. My sister enjoyed her won ton soup and appreciated that the broth was packaged separately from the other soup ingredients. The sweet and sour and the house fried rice were all so yummy. 4/5 stars because of the price. Thinking it could have been a little less expensive and also because they didn't have any plates or utensils for us. It ended up okay because we were able to get them at the hotel. We'd go back to Tam's again when in the area. read more

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Came here today for breakfast. I had six guests. Waited for a bit for a big table. Friendly staff and good Hong Kong style food, mostly specializing on Rice Porridge. A shared parking lot. Rating: 4 Stars read more

Tam's Noodle House - Current menu, 04/03/26 - Noodles Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Solid food for what it is. The wonton soup bowl was on the smaller side so not feeling the value for the price but the flavors and proteins hit the spot on a cold rainy day. The salted egg chicken wings have been on my must try for years now and finally got to try it and I really enjoyed the juicy chicken wing and subtle salted egg flavor. I would definitely recommend eating the bed of lettuce it comes with as it has so much flavor in it. I love their afternoon tea special as the meal includes a drink and we got their lemon tea which honestly tasted like Lipton tea steeped for a while, but hey it's included so not complaining. Service was good as there were two servers helping each other out and it wasn't busy when I went probably because of the rain. I must add there were a lot of to-go orders which is nice seeing a mom and pop shop getting good foot traffic. Has seating for at-least 20 people inside in various seating forms so come with a small group or come solo and give this place a try. I want to come back here to try their rice noodles and will leave that for a future review. read more

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One of those OG looking spots in the SGV that DOESN'T miss! Get the Shrimp and BBQ Pork Rice roll to start off. The Shrimp is tender and plump. The rice sheet is so tender. The sauce that perfect mix of umami with a touch of sesame and sweetness. Not pictured: - Crispy Noodle with Pork - Honey Walnut Shrimp I'm making it a personal mission to try every Rice Roll dish they got. Two down, many more to go. read more

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Great spot for a Hong Kong-style breakfast. The food comes out super fast, and the combo meals are a great deal--porridge, two sides, and a drink. The BBQ pork rice rolls aren't included in the combo, but highly recommend. Super soft and chewy topped with bbq pork pieces. The pineapple bun with butter is a classic--crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and buttery. The beef brisket rice noodle rolls with a side of scallop congee is also a great value. The beef is tender and the sauce is flavorful. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. There's sometimes a short wait, but it goes by quickly because the kitchen is constantly cranking out food. read more

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This is definitely a casual no frills spot to get something inexpensive to eat. The con? The Inside of the restaurant has a smell that's reminiscent of old newspaper? The smell is on the napkins too. They have a public restroom. There are interior and exterior seating options. I tried their steamed rice noodle roll, clay pot rice with chicken and dried mushroom and dried scallop and egg white fried rice. I recommend their rice noodle rolls. It's silky and the sweetened soy sauce is a nice touch. My 2nd favorite was the fried rice. It was seasoned well, fluffy and not too greasy. $16 and it's a huge serving and perfect for sharing. The clay pot rice was just ok to me. It's basically rice with sweetened soy sauce poured over. It did take a while for the food to come out, but they bring out everything at the same time. There is free parking at the plaza. read more

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Being in SGV area, I really wanted some fresh rice noodle rolls. I noticed how their menu offered HK breakfast specials, so Tam's seemed like one of those good old school cafes worth checking out. Came at 12:30 on a Sunday and luckily there was no wait but there was definitely several parties consistently waiting afterwards. Ordered the classic HK coffee milk tea, steamed rice noodle with Chinese leek & shrimp, as well as the steamed rice noodle with egg. Service was attentive and everything came out quickly. The noodles were silky and warm. Chinese leek gave the noodle a sweet and fragrant smell. Coffee milk tea was smooth and slightly tart which is what I was hoping for. I like that you can adjust sweetness to your liking with the sugar provided on the table...definitely how it's done in HK. Ended the meal with Kaya French toast which was light, fluffy and sandwiched with Kaya spread. They have both indoor and small outdoor seating under a tent. Ideal place for small parties. Dishes are very affordable and I noticed their French toasts are slightly cheaper than other HK cafes nearby. This meal could have been even cheaper if I came within the breakfast special !! (8-11am daily) but maybe next time! Note that transaction must be at least $20 to use credit card read more

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Food 5/5: Beef chow fun was so delicious and cooked wonderfully. Beef was tender and season well. The chicken was so flavorful as well. The rice paper shrimp was slightly sweet and definitely worth trying! Everything was so good, can't wait to come back to try the other items. Service 4/5: friendly service, pretty quick. Decent seating. Ambiance 3/5: Overall ok vibes, parking can be a pain sometimes but overall Restaurant decor and layout was ok. read more

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Tam's was a great discovery today. I love that it's not a big place, it feels very local and cozy. It's a great Hong Kong style place so the menu was very familiar and the prices are fair, I thought the portion size was a bit larger than typical so I was happy with what you get. The beef chow fun and beef curry was amazing!!! The won tons were not great but just better than average. All in all, I am excited to return and enjoy the atmosphere and good food with friendly staff. read more

Four of us enjoy this meal quite a bit. The fried chicken wings were terrific and the udon noodles with beef were really good. The other dishes were all good. We drink iced milk, iced coffee, and lemon tea. Service was good. read more

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I'm so sad. They 86'd on the Pineapple Bun at 1130am! I guess I'm going to have to come back another time. I ended up ordering the Pumpkin with Salted Egg and that was fantastic. I highly recommend it. It'll work as a Thanksgiving Day appetizer, so, I'll be coming back in a few days. I highly recommend the Braised Egg Tofu as well. The tofu is wonderfully silky and flavorful. I expected the service to be what is was -- no surprises there. I love that the food comes out quickly. read more

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I make an effort to go to Tam's Noodle House for breakfast at least once when I'm in SGV. I love getting the combination which consist of a large bowl of jook (congee), 2 sides, and a drink. The rice noodle rolls with mixed sauce and soy sauce chow mein are my 2 favorite sides. The pineapple bun with butter is also good too and I will ask a family member to get that in their set so I can have a few bites. Their staff are very efficient and the food comes out quick. The prices are reasonable and the portions are big. The combination can be shared with 2 people because there's so much food. They are located in a complex with CVS and a few other eateries. It's best to come before 8:30AM so you can get seated right away. I've come after 10AM and parking can get tricky and the wait time for a table is probably 20 minutes. The restaurant will get loud as more people come in and they can accommodate up to 6 people by moving the tables together. There is covered seating outside but it gets cold so I prefer a table inside. read more

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We got seated at the outdoor patio since we had our dog and he was in a stroller. Staff was nice and helped us get seated. He was really observant of what customers needed and he even took a short lunch because they got busy. The other staff were nice too but this waiter just seemed on top of it. The soy sauce chow mein was so good. I loved the noodle texture and soy sauce flavor. And they had a portion was huge! The sweet and sour pork came with rice which was great. I like how crispy it was too. The lamb claypot was good too. We got a peanut butter rice roll. My sister really liked it. Great food and vibes, especially if you speak Cantonese. The staff are so funny lol read more

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Came here for lunch with a friend today. There's a shared parking lot in the plaza where this restaurant is located but it was packed so I opted to find street parking that was not too far away. Good thing street parking is relatively easy to find. We ordered the following: 1) Steamed Rice Noodle Roll w/ Beef (4.75/5) - silky rice noodle with a generous amount of beef. 2) Boneless Chicken Congee (4.75/5) - nice consistency with a decent amount of tender chicken pieces. Not too salty (which I like!). 3) Claypot Rice w/ Chicken (4.75/5) - nice texture, taste and had a bit of green veggies (which is always a plus!). I still like fried foods but decided to NOT get anything fried (it's tough for me to resist but I did). Recommend this eatery and they have good food. Decent prices. Would return here in the future! read more

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I love the fun, old-school Hong Kong cafe vibes here with vibrant colors, mahjong decor, and a lively atmosphere. Even the plates and cups are really on theme, which adds to the experience. Service is quick and efficient; they don't do much small talk, but that's typical for Hong Kong-style cafes. The milk tea is fantastic, and the pineapple buns are a must, soft, fluffy, and so satisfying. Food comes out fast, and everything I've tried so far has been delicious, so you really can't go wrong. Parking is easy with plenty of spots in the plaza. This has definitely become my go-to place for Hong Kong food. read more

Tam's Noodle House - Noodles Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Th weather is cold and is time for the lamb hot pot. I ordered the lamb hot pot from Tam's and it was delicious. I requested additional dipping sauce and it was promptly provided. Tams didn't skip on the meat and the hot pot provided a generous amount of lamb meat. The soup that come with the hot pot was delicious and it went great with rice. The price was reasonable and will come back. read more

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Best Cantonese food!! Our table ordered so fast and food arrived even faster! Our group went through the food fastest, so much so that my phone didn't stand a chance to eat. Here's the dishes we remember ordering: * House Special Stir fry vegetable (#43) * Braised Chicken w/ Scallion Oil (#20) * Steamed Rice Noodle w/ Yellow Chinese Leek and Shrimp (#157) * Deep Fried Tofu w/ Salt & Pepper (#10) * Dried Scallop & Egg White Fried Rice (#75) * Lemon Tea (#19) * Wonton with Soup (#115) Everything we ordered was amazing! Not too oily, perfectly done dishes! People from our group who are visiting from Hong Kong even said the food here was authentic just like in Hong Kong but with better service. The restaurant is clean and cozy and either moderately chatty or crazy busy in terms of sound depending on if you're here for lunch/dinner or breakfast respectively. read more

Tam's Noodle House - 157. Steamed Rice Noodle w/ Yellow Chinese Leek and Shrimp - Noodles Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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