We haven't had roast duck for a while, so we decided to stop by Top BBQ because they serve some of the best roast duck and pork in the South Bay. Located on the border of Torrance and Gardena, the restaurant, with its casual décor, is large enough for 60 guests when 2 large round party tables are included. The always-friendly staff brought the menu and water right away. For this visit, we ordered the following dishes (which started arriving within 10 minutes): Roast Duck: As expected, the duck skin was crispy, and the meat was plump, tender and nicely seasoned. Beef Chow Fun: The seasoning was super flavorful, and the glossy, but non-greasy sautéed thick rice noodles had a perfect texture. The beef pieces were tender, and the portion of bean sprouts was just right without overcrowding the dish. Wonton Soup Noodle: The thin noodles were perfectly al dente. The broth was light but flavorful. The wontons had nice thin wraps, and the fillings were well seasoned and with pleasantly firm consistence. We left the restaurant feeling 110% full and satisfied. Highly recommended. read more

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Craving roast duck, ordered a half order - smaller portions than prices connote. Kung pao chicken was saltier than I'd like. protein to other ingredients on the plate is not a good value. Service was reasonably quick. Tables were clean, plenty of booth seating. They have 1-2 round family-style tables for large parties. read more

I had a really frustrating experience with this restaurant's phone customer service. I called to place a fairly large takeout order--Peking duck, mapo tofu, and beef fried rice--and let them know I would be paying cash. The employee told me they wouldn't start cooking until payment was made first. I explained that during a previous visit, I ordered Peking duck to-go, paid cash, and ended up waiting about an hour. At that time, the owner actually told me it would be faster to call ahead next time and place the order over the phone. I was simply trying to follow that advice. The employee said she would check with the owner and call me back, and she took my number. She never called. When I called back, I got the same employee. Instead of following up, she just repeated the policy again. I told her I understood the policy, but she had already said she would check and call me back--which she didn't do. She admitted she "forgot." When I asked for her name, she refused to provide it. This would have been an order over $150, so it's disappointing to be treated this way as a paying customer. Poor communication, no follow-through, and lack of accountability. I'm sure the owner wouldn't appreciate employees handling customers like this. Don't go to this restaurant. read more

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was lured by the posted photos and the menu. So glad we stopped here! Try the dimsum! We all left with full and delighted bellies! The end. read more

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I absolutely love this place! Their wonton noodle soup is my go-to--comforting, flavorful, and always hits the spot. I also can't get enough of their taro smoothie, which is perfectly creamy and just the right amount of sweetness. I order through Postmates at least three times a week--that's how much I genuinely enjoy their food. It's consistently delicious every single time. Whenever we order the duck, it never disappoints--perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and always satisfying. On top of the amazing food, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Whether dining in or ordering out, this place has definitely become one of my favorites! read more

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The Singapore Style Pan Fried Noodle, Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, and Half Roast Duck all tasted good overall. read more

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I've found my new spot for real good Chinese and it's right here in Gardena. Top BBQ has it all. Really friendly and attentive staff. A beautiful and comfortable dining area. And the food is so delicious and plentiful. I was happy with everything. The sweet and tender char-siu. The crunchy and flavorful crispy pork belly. The delicate yet succulent roast duck. All the side plates perfectly complimented my meal. Definitely looking at returning. read more

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I came here for lunch with my husband and we pretty much ordered our go-to items... with the addition of the duck noodles. The broth was so good and perfect for the cold and rainy day. Service was quick. Ambiance was pretty quiet and lots of open seating. We paid cash so we got 5% off our bill. There's nothing like some good ole comfort Asian food. This place is located right off the freeway with plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

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This used to be South Bay decent Cantonese cuisine and BBQ. Their roast duck USED to be so delicious and full of flavor and juicy tender meat with crisp skin! My family and I have been eating here since they opened. I haven't been in for a few months because their prices has always been pricey and some dishes are just not affordable anymore for the quantity they give you. I also heard the 2 different owners partnered has split up. Today we stopped by since I came back to town after a vacation and picked up some food for my family before heading home. Their were 2 roast duck hanging in their showcase. Looking dried and shriveled, not too appealing. I asked if they have anymore inside and the chef said those are fresh, all made today. Ordered 1/2 duck, and 1/2 soy sauce chicken chicken. Took like 15-20 minutes to prepare it. (Which before, all it took was like 5 minutes to cut up and box it up) as I'm sitting there waiting, I watched as the BBQ chef went to kitchen get the soy sauce chicken on a plate with plastic wrapped around the plate. It looked like the chicken was cold, brought out from the fridge. He cut the chicken and took it back to the kitchen to heat it up and then brought out again to box it up for me. The Roasted duck and the chicken looked and tasted like day old meat. I've been eating this all my life so I definitely can tell if they are fresh or reheated. Obviously to me, it was reheated. It might or might not be made today but it was a big disappointment. :-( It just didn't look appetizing, when I got home, tried it and the meat was chewy, hard. The skin on the duck was soggy and the chicken skin looked like it shrunken and fallen off and they just places on top of it. See my pics below, showing solid evidence of comparison. Might just skipped it from now on and go try the new 99Ranch market that has Chinese Cantonese bbq station in the market. The whole duck is $4-$5 cheaper. ( $33 vs $38) I'm all for supporting small businesses, but this was just unacceptable. read more

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Had a large family dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday and had a great experience! We sat at one of the circular tables with a lazy susan in the middle. Ordered a bunch of stuff but my favs were honey walnut shrimp and sweet n sour pork because of how crispy the proteins were, the fish with black bean sauce for overall flavor and fish texture, and the beijing duck! The owner came out when he heard that it was my boyfriend's birthday and gave him a beer on the house. Will definitely be back! read more

Tried it for the first time this week and my opinion is mixed. One thing I must state is that the cooking is not Hong Kong/Cantonese style. My test dish was the beef with egg swirl. It was not a swirl but scrambled. That's always disappointing to me. Secondly, they had run out of soy sauce chicken. The char-siu was okay and the roast duck lacked flavor but was edible. My son said that the wrapped lotus leaf (lo mai gai) was good. So in total, three stars. read more

Came here because the place I intended to go to was closed. I got the garlic green beans. They were excellent! Lots of garlic, and I saw that they had chopped red peppers in them. I was careful not to eat them, but they gave the dish a nice kick. I also got the garlic onion pancakes. Those always hit. I'll definitely come back and take pictures next time. read more

If you like Cantonese Chinese cuisine, this is my current favorite in the South Bay Beach Cities area. You can save a lot of time (and fas money) not driving to Irvine, San Gabriel Valley or Chinatown with the OC, SGV and DTLA areas taking 45 mins each way from Redondo, Manhattan, Hermosa, etc Cities. The quality is really good. The prices are 2025,as opposed to being fixated as I am about my notion of what food should cost that's an antiquated perspective of the 80's or 90's eras 30+ years ago. Since the prices would be hard to change, I think the portions could be amped up to balance out the dining experience read more

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I'll preface this by saying I have ordered this place every weekend on doordash for almost a year, I have also been to this place in person a bunch of times, I always get the full peking duck, sometimes I have also ordered 2 or 1.5 or even twice in a week. That being said it was really great and consistent for almost 9 months, good portion, cooked well, something I looked forward to. But the last 3 months, the consistency of the portions and quality really dropped significantly. Even the way they prepare it was really different, cut differently quite a few times. Pieces and parts of the duck clearly missing, undercooked, a half order or less delivered. I just don't understand why they would allow this sort of thing for solid customers, I have even referred a ton of friends to go to this place. I'm not sure what's going on here, but I am extremely disappointed. I play sports and work out a lot, then to receive less than half a portion for a very high price and leaving me starving, is just truly unacceptable. read more

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We have been coming here for a few months now and it never disappoints. My favorite is definitely the shrimp wonton in chili oil. The cucumber salad is also a hit, never knew how well it could mess with peanuts. The beef chow mein is another great dish as well and today we decided to try out the shrimp fried rice with garlic. There was chunks of garlic in it which won me over, and with some chili oil on top made it even better. The service is always on their game here asking us if we are good. Today they had some duck left over so they came to ask if we'd like a dish of duck with rice or in soup. We decided to try it and glad we did. That broth was delicious. This is a very family oriented restaurant, so come on down and bring the fam. Plenty of seating space and parking outside is plentiful. As always we will be back! read more

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Ohhh man. We actually found this place on a whim. We had originally put our names down for The Pan, but it was an hour wait. Walking past Wawa Claw, we found Top Bbq&Noodle! For our first time here it was delicious! Servers were extremely attentive! Food came out quickly, everything was top tier! We ordered quite a few dishes but each one, yummy! We recommend the Beijing Duck, the fish filet in black bean sauce, pan fried green onion pancakes, to name a few! We ordered more but those were definitely our favs! If you're in the mood for Asian food in Gardena, this is it! read more

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What a great find! My friend and I have been going through our list of local restaurants to try and we finally made it to Top. The inside of the restaurant is pretty large and airy with lots of seating available but I'm sure it fills up quickly. When you first walk in there's a lobster tank to the right, you can see the peking ducks hanging and the scent of seasoning fills the air. We got here for an early dinner (4:30) and got to sit where we wanted. The young server was really attentive and left us to check out the menu while he went to make the thai tea I ordered. We started with the salt and pepper fried tofu and OMG!!!! I could buy this appetizer everyday. There was a little citrusy flavor to the seasoning and the crispy tofu was tossed with sliced jalapeños and green onions. There's no dipping sauce for this appetizer and that's perfectly fine but we did dip it into the chili oil for an extra zing. For our main meal my friend orderd the kung pao chicken and I got the pork belly and rice. We enjoyed every bite of food. There's a lot to choose from in the menu--seafood, rice dishes, fried rice, noodles (fried and sautéed), a variety of beverage options, and several appetizers. Just know that if you're going for the dim sum they stop serving those at 3. A casual eatery that we're excited to go back to. And when you're ready to pay just know you gotta go up to the counter ;) read more

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Came for last minute dinner with family. My first time here but my family are regulars. The restaurant is spacious and seat quite a bit of people. The food was slow to come out and had a couple of our orders mixed up but there quickly fixed the problem..we have the fried tofu, duck, pork BBQ, beef and asparagus and the crispy pork belly. Food was all around very good. Will definitely be back just for the fried tofu. read more

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The good: I chose this place because of the spacious interior because I have two toddlers who can't sit still in their seats. I got the shrimp asparagus dish, the 3 meat combo plate (duck, char-siu BBQ pork, and chicken), and whatever B2 was (beef with carrots and bell pepper stir fry). They had fresh/live lobster in a tank in the lobby area. They played top 40 pop music. The interior is large and is good for hosting larger groups. The food came out in a timely manner and the portion sizes weren't too big. I liked that the asparagus still had a bite to it and wasn't overcooked. The bbq duck was meaty and not overly greasy. Overall, the meal was pretty good but wasn't necessarily the best Chinese I've had. The workers there were friendly with my toddlers. The interior has a casual feel and a lot of interesting photos on the walls. Family-dinings style is the way to go here. The bad: The beef in the B2 dish was tough. The interesting: There's no outdoor seating but this is pretty standard for Vietnamese/Chinese restaurants. Rice is a separate side order for main vegetable/meat entrees. They sold some Vietnamese dishes as well and had Vietnamese art inside. read more

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Top BBQ & Noodle has become our go-to spot for Sunday Chinese food cravings! The portions are generous, the flavors are consistent, and everything always feels freshly made. The duck here is truly exceptional I've tried plenty of other places, but this one is hands-down the best among the best. Perfectly roasted, tender, and packed with flavor. Their dim sum is also really good fresh, flavorful, and served hot every time. The soy sauce chicken is probably my least favorite it's just okay compared to everything else but overall, this place delivers every time. Friendly service, great value, and comforting dishes that keep us coming back week after week. read more

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A little pricey, but worth it. The service is top notch, the guy working there felt bad that our order was taking longer than expected so he treated us to sodas on the house. He even suggested we call in the order next time to avoid online ordering fees. I would definitely come back here again. read more

5/5!!! Easily. The food wasn't bad amazing here. Service is impeccable. Easy parking. Super clean. Food came out fast and fresh. Everything we ordered was sooo delicious, you can't go wrong here. Their coconut walnut shrimp will live in my mind rent free for awhile. Loved it here. I highly recommend this place. Family style is the best way to eat here. read more

Growing up in the 626, Chinese food is very homey to me and much don't compare. We came on LNY eve and it was quite quiet in the restaurant. The menu is large and each item we ordered was delicious, but especially the Cantonese bbq. The crispy pork had a perfect balance of fat to meat ratio with the crispy skin. The roast duck was flavorful and juicy as well. It's nice to know that I can find good Chinese without driving all the way to the 626. read more

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Went for dinner, initially wasn't busy, but about 5 minutes later got busy. We ordered our food and about 10 minutes our fried rice came out and then about another 5 minutes the fried tofu came out. We wanted to have our fried rice with the 2 combo platter (duck/pork), fried pork belly, and the beef with either bok choy or Chinese broccoli. But the other dishes didn't come out till about 20-25 minutes later. I know they were busy but they were serving people with the similar orders before us and we had ordered before them. Mind you it was only for of us. The server who took our order small in stature heard me incorrectly when I ordered the crispy pork belly the al la cartel version because she brought out the individual order one. I informed her she placed the wrong one but gave us the stink eye. But us being patient people, we let it slide. My wife and I have been coming here since they opened, but it will not deter us from coming again. Food is always great when it's served on time. Ambiance is great not loud and plenty of seating. read more

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My husband and I stopped by on a Monday evening and we were pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. My husband loved the duck bun, and I really enjoyed the fried rice -- though I wish the crab flavor came through a bit more. We also ordered the salt and pepper chicken wings, the fried fish, and the pork belly to go. Everything was freshly cooked as ordered, flavorful, and well-prepared and seasoned. Overall, a great spot for a relaxed weeknight meal, and we'll definitely be back to try more dishes! I should have taken pictures, but forgot to as o dug in right away. Will definitely take a few next time. Service was great, too. The young lady who served us was very friendly and attentive. read more

It's rare to find a decent and authentic crispy pork and Cantonese dishes in South Bay area of Los Angeles but I think it finally happened. This place is one of those traditional Vietnamese/canto restaurants that serves up some amazing. Dishes. It can't be said enough how well executed the dishes are here. It's casual place sits in a big strip mall with plenty of parking. Staff is chill and very fun to talk to. read more

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Great service by the waitress, food quality is excellent and reasonable price. Nice friendly staff and very clean environment. Great for huge group read more

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Everything was always delicious and Albert is a doll! Service and food was excellent enjoy trying new things each time we return. Enjoy the sweet and sour chicken and he fried tofu! read more

Yes! Great spot to get high quality food to take to your family's for dinner. I'm glad this spot exists and we don't have to go all the way to Monterey Park. read more

My level of dissatisfaction with this place is HIGH. For a chinese food to not have any flavor whatsoever is wild. Did they forget the salt? Garlic? Soy sauce? What happened? Why is everything so bland?!?!?! Even hongkong express tastes much better than this place. Not to mention the price is expensive for chinese food and the portion is small. Will never come back unfortunately. read more

The food was great and Chef Albert was so kind to help my daughter with her food allergies. My favorite was the walnut shrimp. We'll be back! read more

Ordered the crispy seafood chow mein and the combo cha siu, chicken and duck plate. Both dishes were good. My only issue, and it's not with the restaurant, but with the way I like my noodles. I prefer the noodles to start out crispy then soaked up with gravy. These noodles, at least some parts of it, just stayed crispy. I'll see if they're still crispy when I eat my leftovers later. The customer service was friendly. The interior was bright and clean, although a football game playing on the TV didn't quite mix well with Christmas music. But hey, it is the holiday season and it did add cheer to the ambience. read more

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To those who run the kitchens and to those who dine at their tables: You may think I have no business addressing you. And in a sense, I don't--just as you may believe you owe nothing to the people who pass through your doors, spooning your soup and trusting, foolishly perhaps, that it will nourish them rather than disgust them. Yet we have all arrived at this moment, with a common interest in what it truly means to serve or be served. I came to your establishment expecting a modest meal. I left with something far more revealing than I'd anticipated: a bandage floating in my wonton soup, a small, grimy scrap you likely believed was out of sight or out of concern. But there it bobbed, a silent testament to what happens when profit margins eclipse dignity--when the raw chase for inflated currency supplants any genuine regard for those you purport to feed. To the Owners: You are the guardians of your enterprise's integrity. You decide how to weigh cost-efficiency against cleanliness, speed against genuine hospitality. In an era where money's abstract value swells and shrinks on a whim, perhaps you think such "trifles" as a bandage in a soup matter little compared to labor costs or daily receipts. But if there is any justice, it is this: you should eat the very refuse you serve. Every contaminated morsel, every careless oversight--taste it firsthand. Let it remind you that turning a blind eye to quality is not merely an economic miscalculation; it is a moral failing. To the Community: You might say, "It's just an accident," or "It won't happen to me." But how many times do we dismiss these lapses until they become the new standard? We pay for our meals and expect the bare minimum of decency--yet too often, we swallow the lie that quick service and cheap meals are enough, that the owners' bottom line somehow absolves them of empathy. In truth, when we accept sloppiness for the sake of convenience, we, too, become complicit in allowing real human care to wither under the weight of inflated, meaningless currency. What Is Really at Stake: Some of you will protest that it's absurd to equate a lone bandage with a grand failing of society. But small details can be the perfect reflection of our deepest distortions. That bandage was once meant to cover a wound--a direct representation of care and healing. How bitterly ironic that it ended up contaminating food meant to nourish someone else. Could there be a clearer symbol of how the very tools of "service" are corrupted when we no longer value genuine well-being? Karma and Consequence: "Eat the shit you serve" is a crude phrase, but it's a crude world we create when chasing profit erodes our sense of decency. If karma exists, it insists that those who profit from others' misfortune or neglect will one day reckon with the same. Let the owners who cut corners consume the consequences of their carelessness. Let the community that tolerates such disregard taste the bitterness of complacency. A Plea for Something Higher: This does not have to be our standard. We could demand more from each other: owners who truly value the sanctity of what they place before their patrons, and patrons who hold establishments accountable for the simplest expectation of cleanliness and care. That "more" transcends mere money; it's an insistence on basic human regard. It's the recognition that a meal is not just a transaction--it's an act that can foster trust, community, and mutual respect. Whether you dismiss this or take it to heart is beyond my influence. I offer it only as a reminder of what we trade away--piece by piece, bandage by bandage--when we treat profit as if it were the only currency worth having. If you wish to serve, then serve with dignity. If you wish to dine, demand the same. Otherwise, don't be surprised when we all end up tasting something as foul as the callousness we've allowed to flourish. read more

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Top BBQ & Noodle has an assortment of Chinese and Asian dishes. When you first walk in, you'll see ducks hanging in a case in the front, one of their specialties, but many other items are available. I've had multiple items, and they've all been good. Among the ones I remember most fondly are the Beef Chow Fun, Kung Pao Chicken, and Broccoli Beef. But I can't fault any of the others. I've usually been here late afternoon/early evening, and it's never been crowded. The restaurant was clean, and service has been good. read more

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This place is reminiscent of Chinese restaurants in Hawaii. They have roasted duck, pork belly, and occasionally roasted chicken hanging in a heated display case. Service is attentive, ambiance could use a bit of tidying up which would attract more customers. read more

Great place for peking duck! We ordered duck twice for our recent family holiday meals. I recommend ordering a day ahead. You can't get more authentic than this place. Now we don't have to drive to Monterey Park! Yay! read more

Hubbers asked if I've tried this place yet. "No." He asked why not. "I don't know... I think they're a bit pricey..." He suggested we try it. "Okay!" He called our order in (for take out) and was told it'd be ready in 20. We showed up close enough to the time promised and our food was good and ready to go! SEAFOOD TOFU SOUP: They were incredibly generous with this! It was packed with flavor paired with subtlety at the same time. (I know that may not make sense, but if you try it, it just might!) Every sip had an almost silky texture, wasn't watery at all. A really hearty soup. It is a good starter, I highly recommend it. 3 COMBINATION BBQ WITH RICE: My choice for grub. All three proteins were delicious and stood on their own in terms of showing off their own flavors. However (yeah, sadly, there's a "... but..." to follow) all three proteins also has their downside. The pork was tough, and both the chicken and duck were way too bony. (It really was more bone that meat.) Kinda hard maneuvering around bony food. It was a bit of a shame because the flavors were on point. HOUSE SPECIAL DICED BEEF TENDERLOIN: Hubbers' choice. My first react to it? Way too many fillers. It is delicious, absolutely. The meat was cooked and seasoned perfect. Same with the veggies. Putting them together creates a different profile. But boy. The fillers outshone the protein. And for $23.99 without even a side of rice? Not worth it. FOOD: 3. Soup is the overall saving grace here. SERVICE: 3. Quick and not a lot of interaction. VALUE: 3. Again, the soup is the saving grace here. PARKING: Shared with others. Not an issue. OVERALL: 3. At best. I didn't not like it, but I certainly have had better. They do have other things on their menu I'm curious about so a follow up visit is still a good possibility. read more

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Came here for Thanksgiving last week and it hit the spot. I was craving duck instead of turkey and it was oh-so-good. Probably one of the only spots in the South Bay that hangs the roast duck in an outside heated warmer for display (which I love). Beef chow fun comes only in dry style but that's how I usually order mine anyway. Salt and pepper pork chops were fried and seasoned to perfection. Cai lan with pork belly was also delicious. Workers were happy and friendly. Got to come back whenever I get a craving for roast duck. read more

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The food is really good and the portions are ample. The pork was excellent and the noodles with shrimp was our favorite.

More like 3.5 stars (open to updating that rating on my next visit). Love that it's casual and I was able to just walk in on a Sunday at 12:30--no long line! I gather they must have just recently opened, so I can assume they will start getting busy as word gets around. Very casual, and no cart service. Tried some har gow, shu mai, and the bun sampler with three meats: soy chicken, char sui, and roast duck. The dim sum was good, but I think the meats could use more flavor. The buns were nicely prepared and had very fresh veggies, but the veggies were wet so the buns started to feel a bit gummy. I need to go back and try a few other things. Prices were good, and my server was helpful. One thing they could improve: the dining room was cluttered with boxes and supplies that couldn't fit in the back. But I'm sure they'll work out the kinks soon. read more

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