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    The Northern Bistro

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dani S.

    Food was delicious and the service was very attentive and friendly. Came here one day at the recommendation of a friend who lives in the area. It sure did not disappoint. The restaurant is a small mom and Pops place located in a pretty large strip mall anchored by a pretty big supermarket. If you didn't know about this place, you might not be able to find it. The food is extremely authentic, everything was super fresh and made with care. All the details were done properly. The flavor was absolutely spot on. There was definitely some picky eaters in our group and they gave the thumbs up for approval. We ordered a couple of very authentic dishes that you can't find anywhere else. One of my pet peeves is some restaurant put so much hot peppers in the food that you can barely taste the food. Here they put just enough to give it flavor, but never overpowering the intrinsic flavor of the food. They did such a great job. We absolutely absolutely love the food. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back soon!

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    Travis P.

    Was looking on yelp for places that served toothpick lamb and I felt this place. Wasn't too busy on a weekday and was welcomed in. Had no problem pointing on the menu and speaking English to the server. Here are the things I tried. Toothpick Lamb - It's good! Very flavorful with tons of spices and very generous amount for the $17 price tag. I would recommend. (5/5) Peking Style Meat Pie - Personally really liked this dish. It was really crispy and the meat was juicy. Definitely worth adding vinegar on the side. (4.5/5) Stir Fried String Beans - A good vegetable dish. First time I've had string beans with a kick. It's probably a medium level spicy but not that bad. Great flavors. (5/5) Overall I really liked this place. Solid food, great portions, for a very reasonable price. I paid $46 before tip for 3 items and 1 bowl of rice (costs extra for rice). I would be back to try out some of the other items. Service was great as well, they were very attentive for what I needed. What a gem!

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    Kunous K.

    Didn't know this place in the first place, got attracted by the poster on the display, decided to give it a try... Everything we ordered is good! The poster that lured us in is the Crispy Pork, which is not in the menu, tasted very good, very soft meat with crispy skin, it reminds me the Cantonese roast pork but only softer. Cold noodle and the minced pork noodle meet the standard, the sauce of the pork skin jelly is very tasteful. Service is good, the server answered all questions patiently. Ambiance meet the theme of the restaurant. I believe they use some bamboo made furniture, very light in weight. Definitely will come back to try other dishes.

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    A Chinese northern style food. The braised dish is supposed to be lit on the bottom but I think they forgot to light it. It's a big portion and hardy. Pork ribs, corn, glass noodles, green beans, potatoes, and corn cakes/bread. The lamb dish is more like your standard Chinese fare. Pretty good. Not too spicy for my tastes. They also serve alcohol but don't seem to have a menu yet. Only bud on tap. Chinese bottled beers. Servers speak mandarin first. Place looks newly remodeled.

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    Service was good. Food was well prepared and large portions. Restaurant was clean and staff friendly

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    This place is delicious! We had three plates and I couldn't tell you which was my favorite. There was no wait and service was quick.

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    I enjoyed the spicy lamb skewers. Make sure you order enough of them they are snack sized skewers individually.

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    Tasty beef pancakes, stir fried shrimp, and glass noodles; had a great food buzz after we ate!

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    This restaurant returned to bring a northern Dong bei Chinese restaurant. Very good, should give it a try.

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    Amazing food. Very good service. Cafe style eatery. Lots of locals. The eggplant with crispy pork is a stand out.

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    Amazing experience. Authentic food and big portions too. Love it and will definitely come back. The 大麻花 is the best!

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    Newport Seafood Restaurant

    Newport Seafood Restaurant

    4.1
    (3.7k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Definitely a spot you come to on special occasions as it is pricey. We came with a reservation for…read more9 people, and they had everything ready for us when we arrived. We ended up getting a set for $168 this time, which came with 6 dishes. It's also $35 per lb for lobster, and I asked for the smallest one. Apparently, the smallest one was 4.8 lbs, which was another $168, so I'm not sure if they upsold me. Anyways, the food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it. This is what I thought about the food we got. House Seafood Soup - Simple and clean soup. Good portion, and it was soothing to eat. Lots of squid. (4/5) Clams with Spicy Sauce - Large clams with tons of meat, and the sauce was fire. Always a good choice. (5/5) Crab with Salt & Pepper - Loved the seasoning, and the flavors were solid. (4.5/5) Thai Style Beef Stew - First time trying this, and it was good. A bit different, but the meat chunks were tasty and the overall flavors were good. (4/5) Sautéed Pea Sprouts - Nicely done vegetable dish. It's simple but refreshing with good flavors. (4/5) Fried Whole Fish - This dish was gone so fast because it was delicious. Nicely fried and not overly seasoned. (5/5) Signature Lobster - I feel like you have to get this here since it's their specialty. It's pricey, but in my opinion, it's the best and freshest lobster in town. Tons of green onions, seasoned well, fresh meat, and lots of lobster roe. (5/5) Service was good, and they didn't automatically add a mandatory tip for a large party. The total came out to around $364, which is pricey, but the food was phenomenal. Parking - Valet only, but they have street parking in front. I parked on the street since there were plenty of spots on a Wednesday, but I assume it gets busy on weekends.

    Ambiance - typical family style Chinese restaurant with large round tables that could seat 10…read morepeople each Service - was quick and efficient Food - we were a party of five. We ordered French style beef, house special fried chow mein, honey walnut shrimp and steamed rice. First of all, the serving portions were very generous. All came in very large plates. The beef was saucy, tender and flavorful. In other restaurants, they add mushrooms to fill the plate. Here, the plate is full of just large chunks of beef. The shrimp in the honey walnut dish were large prawns. They were moist, succulent and tender. It had a rich flavor because of the mayo. The chow mein was full of chicken, shrimp, squid and octopus. It was perfectly crispy and saucy at the same time. We ate to our heart's content and ended up taking home plenty of leftovers enough for another meal. Our total bill was a little over $108 with tip. We will definitely be back. Parking is valet only and cost is $5.

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    Array 36

    Array 36

    4.4
    (976 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$$$

    the food is unmatched in taste. deserves more michelins for its service. props to the interior…read moredesigner!

    Array 36 is perfect for any occasion. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you are…read morecoming to Array 36 on the weekends. -- Array 36 Signature Crispy Prawns in Plum Sauce [5/5]: The shrimp is crispy and I love the plum that they give on the side. I highly recommend this dish if it's your first time here! -- Shanghainese Sauteed Eel in Special Sauce [5/5]: The sauce is sweet and this dish is definitely on the garlicky side. -- King Crab [5/5]: We got the king crab prepared in 3 different types: typhoon shelter style, steamed with garlic and vermicelli, and steamed egg. My favorite was the typhoon shelter style, it had a nice little spice flavor to it. -- Braised Pork with Chestnut Japanese Yam [4/5]: I enjoyed the japanese yam, but I probably wouldn't order this dish again. -- Spicy Vermicelli Hotpot [4/5]: It had a nice spice kick to it, but it was a bit oily. -- Array 36 Signature Roast Duck [5/5]: I would have preferred more of the condiments on the side. It was my first time eating roasted duck with brown sugar, which was pretty unique. -- Fine Slice Jellyfish with Japanese Yuzu Sauce [3/5]: I had high expectations for this, but I probably wouldn't order this again. It was lacking flavor and was nothing special. -- Shanghai-Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums [5/5]: The flavor of this dish was similar to their signature crispy prawns. -- Snow Pea Leaves [5/5]: I love snow pea leaves and this was cooked perfectly. -- Sea Coconut Chrysanthemum and Snow Pear [5/5]: I loved this dessert, it was not too sweet. I would definitely get this again! -- Matcha Pudding [3/5]: The matcha flavor was not strong enough, I probably wouldn't get again.

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    Cozy and elegant environment
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    Mr Dragon Noodle House

    Mr Dragon Noodle House

    4.5
    (2.1k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Not bad, not bad!! Truly was a surprise tbh. We were in the SGV area so wanted to eat something…read moretasty and found this on Yelp. A great find indeed! Couldn't find the spot at first in the plaza but it is located near a McDonald's. Looked big from outside but was a decent size inside with a good amount of tables and seating space. Service was really fast, got seated quick and they were fast to take our orders which was crazy at first but they were on it with service so I appreciated that. Even the food came out pretty fast. Saw that the Beef Noodle Soup was good so I had to try it, the beef broth was delicious and I love bok choy so they had me at bok choy! Beef was nicely cooked too, I liked it! Dan Dan noodles were okay and it felt like it was spicy peanut butter but still good, just not my favorite. But the pork dumplings (xiao long bao) was YUMMY. It really hit the spot when we grabbed one each and the warmth and taste was delicious. Definitely my favorite! Pork and crab dumplings were good too! I was just too full at that point to have more of it all. I'd say this place satisfied my hunger and I left there super full so I'll comeback again :)

    We went to Mr. Dragon Noodle House for dinner and we ordered:…read more- the beef noodle soup (e2) - the pan-fried buns - the dan dan noodles - the rice cake Overall, it was a really solid meal, and we were happy that we went, but we didn't love the pan-fried buns or the dan dan noodles. The beef noodle soup was absolutely the highlight! I honestly wish we ordered three of these. We will absolutely be coming back. The service was really good. They had folks sweeping and cleaning the entire time, and whenever we needed somebody to help, they immediately came over. We also had a lot of questions about the menu, and they were super helpful there too.

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    Beef pepper udon
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    Good Alley

    Good Alley

    4.5
    (667 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I wasn't expecting a single beef rib to be this impressive. The first thing that caught my…read moreattention was the size. It looked like something straight out of a food show. Thankfully, the taste lived up to the appearance. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. It came right off the bone without falling apart completely, which gave it a really satisfying texture. What I liked most was that the beef itself was the star of the dish. It had a rich, smoky flavor and didn't rely on heavy seasoning or sauce to stand out. The lime wedges on the side were a surprisingly good addition and helped balance the richness of the meat. This was one of those dishes that made everyone at the table stop talking for a moment and just enjoy the food. Definitely the most memorable thing I ordered at Good Alley, and I would come back just for this beef rib.

    Came to Good Alley and overall it was a really solid experience…read more Food was great, everything we ordered came out fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. It's the kind of spot where even simple dishes feel satisfying and consistent, and nothing felt like a miss. Love their XLBs! The restaurant was also noticeably clean, including the bathroom, which was well maintained and better than expected. There is however a long wait, me and my friend ended up waiting an hour one time, and 1.5 hour another time. Parking can be a bit limited during peak meal hours since the plaza has a lot of other popular eateries, so it might take a little patience to find a spot if you come during rush time. Outside of that, it's manageable. Service was friendly and efficient even when it was busy, and the overall vibe was welcoming.

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    Even the kitchen has art-deco flavor
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    Jiaozi vinegar
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    Ji Rong Peking Duck

    Ji Rong Peking Duck

    4.2
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Came here for the Peking duck and left very satisfied with everything else we ordered too…read more Definitely call ahead about an hour before if you want to reserve your duck. The Peking duck lived up to the hype. I liked that they use pancakes instead of the buns, and building each bite with hoisin, green onion, cucumber, duck meat, and crispy skin gave a great mix of textures and flavors. The other dishes were solid too. The pea sprouts were fresh and loaded with garlicky flavor without being overpowering. The shrimp fried rice was probably one of the best value dishes we ordered at around $13 -- lots of shrimp mixed throughout and a great filler for the table. The honey walnut shrimp was unique because it came with melon, which added a refreshing touch. The shrimp itself was super crispy and I appreciated that it wasn't drowning in sauce or overly sweet. The French style beef was another standout -- packed with fresh peppers and the meat was incredibly tender. Overall, you really can't go wrong ordering here. Great spot if you're craving Peking duck and Chinese family-style dishes.

    The Peking duck was excellent. The skin was thin and crispy, the meat was juicy, and I loved that…read morethey deboned the duck. The pancakes were thin and perfectly chewy. The sweet and sour pork was unfortunately a disaster. The pork was sliced paper-thin--so thin that it felt like I was mostly eating batter with barely any meat. I was also disappointed they took the sweet and sour fish off the menu because that dish was amazing a few months ago. The five-color noodles were light, clean, and refreshing. The pork elbow was delicious with a fun, tender texture. The fish maw soup was very good and comforting, though it could have used a little more seasoning. Other than that, it was delicious. The steamed sea bass with soy sauce was incredibly soft and fragrant--a definite must-order. The scallops with vermicelli noodles were another hit: fresh, clean flavors and perfectly cooked scallops. My only suggestion would be to cut the noodles, as they came in one big clump and were difficult to serve. We ordered the beef fried rice but were given lamb instead. It was a bit gamier than expected, but still tasty. The black fungus with tofu was also excellent--well seasoned and full of flavor. Overall, there were a few misses, but the Peking duck, sea bass, scallops, pork elbow, and black fungus with tofu made the meal worth coming back for.

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    HK Macau Bistro

    HK Macau Bistro

    3.8
    (478 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    I was visiting the area and my friend recommended this place for dinner. We came around 7pm on a…read moreSaturday and it wasn't too crowded. By the time we started eating, it was beginning to pack up inside. The ambiance was chill and the service was pretty standard for an Asian restaurant. Servers don't check in unless you call them over, nothing over the top. I ordered the baked chicken over tomato sauce and cheese. It was amazing, I'm still thinking about it days later! The tomato sauce was super flavorful without being crazy strong or tomato-forward. The cheese was baked perfectly on top, leaving a nice crispy texture but still chewy and stringy at the same time. I would definitely come back!

    On my first attempt to try HK Macau Bistro I went around 10am, the parking lot and street parking…read morenearby was full, and I saw a large crowd waiting at the entrance. I was too hungry to wait but I decided to come back nice and early. At my 8:30am visit I was able to be selective in their parking lot and no wait to be seated. Yay! I love the interior décor. The table had dominos underneath the glass, the dishes and utensils had lucky auspicious affirmations. I'm all for the positive vibes this early in the morning. Staff are incredibly quick and efficient. They are really on top of it. I think they really have to be in order to meet the demand of the busy crowd. I was excited for the breakfast specials since I love breakfast foods. I can eat it all day! The breakfast combos come with your choice of drink. Cold drinks are an extra $1. After looking at some photos on Yelp and some helpful Q&A with my waitress, I decided on their Breakfast Combo D. Porkchop & Egg Pineapple Bun with Dried Scallop Congee ($13.99) and I opted for the Iced Lemon Tea ($1 cold drink upgrade). What a deal!! I also added a side order of the Fried Dough Stick ($3.50) or also known as the crueler or Chinese donut since I like to have it with my congee. It wasn't needed from a portion perspective but I just like it. The food came out quickly, the congee first and then the fried dough stick and porkchop & egg pineapple bun. What a feast! The ladies at the lady next to me were so excited at my spread they asked me what I got. They thought I was really pro but it was actually just my first visit. Inside the pineapple bun there was a fried egg, porkchop, tomato, lettuce, and sauce. It was a huge sandwich. This is one of the bigger pineapple buns I see and it was well stuffed. The amount of food I ordered was enough to feed 2 people. The congee was really subtle. I didn't get the fried scallop that is in the name... I would just perceive it as a plain congee. The fried dough stick was oily and didn't taste too fresh. I probably won't order it next time. Nevertheless a still overall fabulous meal. My tea was refilled before I had the chance to ask. When I asked for the check, they knew to bring me togo containers without me having to ask too. Very smart service! I had a great meal here and I will definitely come back if I wake up early enough to come at opening.

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    Fried instant noodles with spam
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    Pineapple bun, a stable breakfast item
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    Boston Lobster

    Boston Lobster

    4.3
    (1.9k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    "Boston Lobster was such a seafood feast The restaurant had a lively atmosphere, perfect for…read morefamily gatherings and sharing a big meal together. The tables were full of delicious dishes, creating that classic celebratory dining experience. The seafood was fresh, flavorful, and cooked with rich, bold seasoning. Every dish was generous in portion and made for sharing, which made the whole meal even more enjoyable. Service was attentive and efficient despite the busy dining room, with staff making sure everything came out smoothly. If you're looking for a place for fresh seafood, family-style dishes, and a memorable meal, Boston Lobster is definitely worth a visit! #YelpElite #SGVEats"

    Came with family for father's day meal after I tried it with coworkers and enjoyed it. We came…read morearound 6:30pm on a weekday for dinner and they were pretty busy and parking lot was quite full, but luckily we didn't have to wait for a table and still found parking. They have a lot of tables inside so it is great for small and large groups. The waiters were also fast even though they were busy. We ordered their Kung Pao Chicken, Fried Tofu, Beef Noodle, Shrimp w Walnut, and Vegetable w Garlic. We decided not to get lobster since it was pricey. They took our order pretty fast and gave tea to drink. The pot of white rice is extra $1 if you order though. And their menu book doesn't have prices for some reason. Only the to-go menu has prices. Food was served in a decent amount of time, around 15 minutes. And all dishes arrived close together so we didn't have to wait long. The kung pao chicken is so good! Not spicy at all and very nice and crispy with good seasoning. It tasted delicious with some rice. The beef noodles were also delicious! It had good wok taste and was very flavorful. The tofu and shrimp were also good. None of the dishes were too salty and all were seasoned well and in pretty big portions, though I don't remember the exact price since they took the receipt away when we paid. But the meal was very worth and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. Such a yummy meal! I really enjoyed it! I am definitely coming back again!

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    Clam with basil
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