Authentic Chinese breakfast Decent choices in menu Have all the famous breakfast items Rice roll, soy milk, beef roll, radish cake and more Not a huge restaurant Sometimes there is a wait time. Genuinely pretty quick at fulfilling orders. Staff speak some English No washroom in the restaurant Limited seating Decently priced but more on higher side Have frozen dishes to buy and take home. Take out comes in small cute boxes Authentic and never had problem with any items I've ordered read more

Got wowed by the outside flyer saying "taiwan tamale." We opted to get the mushroom and egg one and the shanghai one. Pictures looked better than the item. It was pretty basic, just a basic sticky rice stuffed w a bit of meat. Each was $5-$6, portion was fine, heavy on the rice vs filling. It can get pretty hectic in there, patience is key. Lots of parking available in the lot. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Taiwan Tamale / 香菇肉粽 - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

1 star Not edible Bought a frozen dessert for testing for a birthday party yesterday afternoon. Followed instructions this morning (refrigerated, then steamed) and opened it up--already dry and unappetizing. First bite: the red bean filling tasted sour and clearly off. Completely not edible in my experience. Very disappointing! NO GOOD! read more

Yi Mei Deli - Not edible - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Yimei is a small little shop known for the viral rice burritos! I gave this place a try - trying both the purple rice and white rice options. The wraps are flavorful giving a great balance of protein and carbs. To start, for the wraps you have the choice of the fillings on the inside, this includes sausage, egg, and pickled veggies - just keep in mind the price will change depending on what you choose. Also keep in mind that this wrap could get a bit oily, since it does have some fried items in it. I ordered the wrap with everything which came out to ~$12 per wrap or ~$25 for two of them. It's definitely filling and a fun try! read more

Yi Mei Deli - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Service is nice + easy parking. First time trying fantuan -- genuinely blown away by how good it was. 10/10. We opted to add the sour veggies and eggs inside which I think made it taste even better. I reheated the leftovers the next day and it was just as good. In total it was about $12.20! read more

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Surprisingly, in all my years I have never had fantuan. But since it's been going viral, I thought it would be a great idea to try. I just ordered 1 fantuan, and I felt like it was perfectly filled. I loved the crispy youtiao, the ratio of pork floss and pickled veggies was perfect, and it was very filling and was enough to keep me full through breakfast and lunch. All I can think about it when I can find the time to go back and get another one. This might need to be my staple breakfast from now on. It's also only around $6, and service was great. It was very quick and easy to order, and my food came out quickly as well and piping hot. I can't wait to come back and get this again! read more

Yi Mei Deli - Fantuan - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Quintessential Taiwanese breakfast spot. Yi Mei in Rowland Heights has been around for as long as I can remember, the Rowland Heights location was the first one and has been around for several decades! I decided to come here early on a rainy Monday morning and it totally hit the spot. It's been years since the last time. I read some reviews that said their shaobing (baked sandwich) was no longer good but maybe those folks came in late in the day because It was fresh, flaky and tender for me. Youtaio (Chinese donut) was freshly fried. The salty soymilk warmed my soul on this chilly rainy morning. Wa Gui (Taiwanese Rice Bowl) was also fresh, packed full of meat and was delicious. I also grabbed a few Red Bean Salted Egg Yolk Pastries to go. They also have Ba Wan (Taiwanese Rou Yan or Taiwanese Meatball) which is really hard to find. Usually it's all Asian customers here but for the first time ever, there were more non-Asian customers here thanks to a viral tiktok. Everyone was coming in and ordering the same thing. The rice roll with pork floss, pickled radish, green onion egg, pork sausage and Chinese donut extra crispy. I will mention that this location doesn't have the purple rice, you got to go to Chino Hills or San Gabriel for that, although I honestly think the rice rolls are better with the white rice anyways. Either way, I'm delighted for them getting the exposure they deserve and I think it's a great introduction to traditional Taiwanese fare. Don't let the reviews saying the lady at the counter is rude or impatient deter you because that wasn't the case. There were so many new customers struggling to order and asking tons of questions and she was very polite at helping them even though her English is not the best. read more

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It was my first time trying a Fan Tuan and I really enjoyed it. The San Gabriel location looks a little better to me, so I'll have to check that one out next. The prices on the menu might've been outdated or doesn't include some items. We added everything to our rice roll: fried donut, scallion eggs, pork floss, and pickled veggies. The sticky rice was on the drier side, towards eating the end of the roll I tosses out the remaining rice because it was so hard. The place is a little outdated and they charge a service fee if you pay with card. The worker spoke Chinese and we didn't, but it wasn't too bad ordering because we just showed her picture of what we wanted. read more

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Overall, it's a very nice restaurant with a friendly staff and very good food. Decent size seating but very clean restaurant. We were there for Father's Day so we were a party of six. We ordered the Ma Po Tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, Green Bean and pork, Xio Lon Bao, Xan Jin Bao, Beef noodle, Orange chicken and Seaweed Fry fish. Everything was very tasty and the seasoning was on point. They are a new business and as any new businesses they have some bumps. The only issue we had was with the waiting list. Other than that, all was great. Good food with friendly people at a good place. So if you're ever in the neighborhood, give it a try. read more

I will never came back,!!!we have been regularly come in the deli more than 5 years since we moved in Rowland Heights. This is why you losing clients. Order placed clearly: 4 red bean zongzi + 1 shiitake pork zongzi for takeout, and 1 beef noodle soup for dine‑in. The waitress mistakenly brought the takeout pork zongzi to my table. The moment I started to say, "This zongzi is for takeout," she exploded, yelling, "I'm just following the order sheet!" -- and then she wouldn't let me speak at all. Every time I tried to explain, she cut me off with "You listen to me first!" What made it worse: after she took the zongzi away, she deliberately slammed and banged the table‑clearing dishes right behind me, making a huge racket. Then, holding my order ticket, she loudly asked another waitress in front of me, "How am I supposed to ring this up?" -- clearly trying to shift the blame onto me, implying that I had ordered wrong. From start to finish, I did not say a single impolite word. Instead, I was yelled at, silenced, and shown aggression through banging tables. May I ask: is your store's service philosophy "Shut up, customer -- mistakes are always your fault"? With this kind of appalling attitude, even good food leaves a bad taste. I urge the manager to review the surveillance footage and see who was shouting, who was slamming things, and who was deliberately humiliating a customer. 点单时明确：4豆沙粽+1香菇肉粽外带，牛肉面堂食。服务员错把外带肉粽端到我桌上，我刚开口说'这个粽子是外带的'，对方立刻爆炸，大吼'我按单子做的！'，并且全程不让我讲话，每次我想解释都被他喝止'你先听我说！' 更夸张的是，他把粽子端走后，故意在我背后用力摔打收桌子的餐具，制造巨大噪音；紧接着，他拿着我的点菜单子，当着我面大声问另一位服务员：'这个单子我要怎么上？'----摆明是在甩锅给我，暗示是我点单有问题。 从头到尾，我没有一句不礼貌的话，却要被吼、被禁言、被摔桌子示威。请问贵店的服务宗旨是'客人闭嘴，犯错有理'吗？这种恶劣态度，再好的食品也吃不下。请店长调监控，看看谁在咆哮、谁在摔东西、谁在故意让客人难堪。" read more

I don't even know how long Yi Mei Deli has been open, but it has to have been decades since I remember coming here as a kid. Hadn't been here since, but I definitely got inspired by my friend who absolutely loves this place. Hey, why not...it's still around. I've had a few things here, but the one thing that I'm always going to get is the Egg Omelette. So simple, yet so tasty. Pure Taiwanese street food right here. Of course, I've also had my beloved Turnip Cake and also the Scallion Pancake. I mean, nothing to write home about. Great for a quick bite or a snack. Staff here...well, best be at least somewhat fluent in Mandarin. The menus are in English though, but yeah knowing some Mandarin definitely helps. Service overall is pretty quick. It's nice to still have Yi Mei around. Definitely has survived the times! read more

Yi Mei Deli - Egg Omelette - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Ordering was confusing from the start. The lady taking my order got it wrong, and when I tried to clarify, she was dismissive and insisted that it was exactly what I had said. The interaction came off pretty rude and didn't make the experience pleasant. I ordered two rice rolls, two egg pancakes, two soy milks, two beef sandwiches, and a daikon cake. I'm honestly not sure why she thought I would be ordering a cold block of daikon cake, but that's what I was given. It wasn't pan-fried or warmed--just a cold block, which was unexpected and not very appetizing. Food-wise, the rice rolls were the only decent item. The egg pancakes were quite salty, and the soy milk unfortunately tasted burnt/charred, which made it hard to drink. Overall, the combination of poor service and underwhelming food made this visit disappointing. read more

They have dirty dishes everywhere. I went here because they were supposed to have cha siu bao. They didn't and once I saw all the dirty dishes just sitting out, I was out. Nope. read more

This is the place to be for a delicious, quick breakfast! The salty rice roll is only 5.75 and definitely way more filling than a McMuffin. Definitely would recommend getting the scallion pancake as well! Service is nonexistent as it's like a fast casual place. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Warm soy - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This is my ultimate comfort food. Taiwanese breakfast brings back all the memories of childhood. This place has been here for as long as I can remember. The salty rice roll is my favorite of all time. Service is fast and friendly. Small seating area but most take their order to go. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Fan Salty Rice Roll /鹹飯團 (肉鬆) - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I was craving a Taiwanese breakfast and was so glad we stopped by! This has been a staple in Rowland Heights and I'm glad I got to try it out. The fan tuan (salty rice roll) was packed! Their donut is thiiiick but really soft. Sometimes, I've had donuts that are a little tough, but not this one. I think I'll add some pickled veggies to it next time. The radish/daikon cake is also really good. All of this food was just comforting to eat. Service was fast, can't complain! People continuously trickled in, which is a good sign. You can tell that it's a little more of a traditional place with the aunties. Quite a few places to sit and eat. Excited to eat again in the future! read more

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I came here on a tue around 8am to get some breakfast to go and there was no wait. Service was quick. For the daikon cake with fried egg and it was ok, though it definitely needed some sauce. The savory soy milk was missing soy sauce and vinegar so it was also super bland. I ended up having to add them myself at home to make the soy milk curdle. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I'm prefacing this by saying I'm Taiwanese and am used to service that is not always friendly. I ordered in Mandarin so one can't blame their attitude on language barrier. However, the staff is beyond rude and extremely unfriendly. I drove all the way here because I was craving fantuan but I will never come here again. The ladies behind the counter are so rude to everyone that is almost comical. Never again! read more

The front desk service was terrible--the staff had a poor attitude and couldn't seem to understand my order. The breakfast experience completely ruined my mood for the rest of the day. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I love an Asian breakfast! And this place has many options from eggs, rice, porridge, pork floss, and soy milk teas! It's a pretty small hole in the wall type restaurant but great for a quick breakfast. No worries if you don't know Chinese, the staff are super friendly and will meet you where you're at! Would definitely come back. read more

It's a pretty typical Chinese breakfast place. The youtiao were really good, and the soy milk/tofu pudding tasted fine. The dumplings and xiaolongbao were just okay--nothing special. read more

Tried Chinese Chive Pockets today, $10 for two pockets, I think they deep fried the pockets from frozen, so inside still cold, the glass noodles are dry, filling taste too salty for me. read more

The food is authentic and the menu offers plenty of traditional Taiwanese breakfast items, but the delivery fell below expectation. The savory soy milk was mediocre, and it lacked certain ingredients that were necessary to make it sufficiently tasty (pickled radish). I thought it didn't have enough vinegar to curdle the soy protein. The dan bing was also underwhelming. The best part was the garlic sauce, but that shouldn't be the highlight of this item. It wasn't too bad, but there's nothing outstanding about it. The interior dining area was small, and it didn't help that the place is often crowded and the ordering line congested the walking area even more. There wasn't enough tables to accommodate the diners, and we ordered ours to-go before a table opened up. It's an oldie but not a goodie. Somehow it still gets the job done. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Speak roughly especially a taller lady,no manner. Chinese donat now not as good as before, we never go there again, much much better the store in chino Ave, very friendly ,speak English and mandarin. read more

We had Yi Mei Deli take out. All the items were delicious. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

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There are plenty of parking spaces. Inside is small, so it can get packed if you're trying to dine in. You pay first and then sit down. If you pay with card, there is a card fee. I ordered the radish cake, pork bun, and rice roll. The radish cake was good, soft, and enough flavor without needing to add sauce. The pork bun was yummy as well with the pork belly. The rice roll was okay, I didn't like the pork sung in it, but it still tasted good. Now, for the service, it sucks. Recommendation(s): - Pork bun - Radish cake Service: 2/5 Tip(s): - Plenty of parking spaces - There is a credit card fee if you use card - No restrooms available - Small dining area inside read more

Yi Mei Deli is the place to be if you're into the all Taiwanese breakfast. The place isn't the biggest, but you'll usually see a line of 3-4 before you as you walk in. You best decide on what you want to order, or you can see the frustration on the cashier's face and it's not uncommon to take the customer behind you. The interior of this place is simple, you have an a few chairs and tables, a bakery table, a menu on top, and a cashier to take your order. Some of the favs are Chinese donut, soy bean, Taiwanese pork buns, and Taiwanese pancake. They are delicious but they the donut and pork buns are on the greasier side. Pro tip - take some Pepcid AC beforehand :) read more

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Super quick and great, the food here is delicious and very atheistic. They open very early on too and offer pretty much all the stuff a Chinese breakfast has to offer read more

Not a huge fan, but I probably didn't know what to order... Although I did really like the turnip cake with egg and would go for that again. Tried the rice rolls and it felt too heavy to finish. Their soy milk (warm) tasted a little burnt, probably was in the warmer for quite a long time. Service is good, they have to be as swift as possible since it's a small place. Not many tables to sit down and eat. Didn't feel particularly clean either. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Turnip Radish/Daikon Cake (4 piece) with egg - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Came here today and it was delicious. All the food seemed cheaper than in Cerritos where I normally get these dishes. I also thought the sticky rice was really good and it had pork stew on top. read more

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One of our favorite places in the area to get authentic Taiwanese breakfast! Waited ~10 minutes in line at 9:20 AM on a Saturday. Service is always efficient here, and there are a large variety of options based on dishes you enjoy. You order at the counter and the food was brought out to us. My favorites are the almond tea, radish cake, and wa gui. The space inside is pretty tight but allows for a bit more seating. Lots of parking in the plaza. read more

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Mid-food for terrible service. I was literally the only person in line and she gave me so much attitude for not being able to name the dishes as fast as she would like. Not going to come here again. read more

My kids are in love with the fan tuan here. Every bite is filled with sticky rice, crunchy Chinese donut, dried pork sung and pickled veggies. It's the perfect on the go meal and it keeps well. The Chinese donut does get a bit soggy though. I am a fan of their juicy pork dumplings and the meat/veggie steamed bun. On our last visit, we tried the sweet soy drink. It came unsweetened and you have to add your own sugar. I was not a fan of the overly roasted flavor. It's a bit hard to order if you don't speak Chinese. I don't come here for the service, but they gotta stop being so stingy with napkins and spoons. There was five people in my party and they only gave us two spoons and exactly five napkins. It was hard to flag anyone down for more utensils and napkins. Oh yeah, bring your own water because they don't provide any! read more

3.9/5 I just had a strange experience at this Yi Mei location. I ordered two fan tuans with added egg w/ scallion, and salted veggies. The total came out to around $18.70, and I paid in cash. However, I only received bills back--no coins or small change. It wasn't a huge amount, but it left me a bit confused. As someone who's pretty non-confrontational, I didn't feel comfortable asking about it at the time. Just something to be aware of if you're planning to pay with cash. read more

If I can give negative stars I would. The food was fantastic. However, the customer service was awful. I was charged for foam plates where I never received ceramic plates as requested. Throughout my time there, the Manager even told me to lower my voice while I was laughing with my friends. It was a disappointing experience, especially for my first time there. I highly recommend take out if you visit. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Salty Rice Roll Taiwan Pork Bun - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Cute little Chinese breakfast deli. Service friendly, but some of the staff don't speak much English. So better not to use DoorDash. I tried the beef sandwich and the pastries and the coffee and they were all really good. read more

Authentic Taiwan dishes. Street food. Rou Yuan available. Most popular in the morning.

Yi Mei was packed on a Saturday morning with regulars. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Taiwanese breakfast options from Taiwanese tamales to cold soy milk. I placed my order at the cashier and waited outside by the window for my order. The salty rice roll really satisfied my craving for a fan tuan. The roll is packed with a Chinese donut, pork sung, and pickled vegetables. The savory roll was great to eat on the go. Note: If you pay with credit card & spend less than $30, there's a $1 charge. read more

The non-Taiwanese server was busy talking thinking she's funny..... But put in wrong noodle order...... ....everything adds up.... read more

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You can add an egg to your fan tuan (salty rice roll)! I've had it with either green onion and egg or lu dan (stewed egg). That's my favorite. I've been eating here for at least a decade and tried nearly everything else on the menu, and I've always been satisfied. The seating area is small, so it's difficult to find a spot if you show up after 9am on the weekend. Get there early or be patient. The food is worth the wait. Or, take it to go. It's a hole in the wall and the best Taiwanese breakfast this side of the Pacific. There are at least two other restaurants in the area that serve the same food, but they come in a distant second and third. Bring cash!! read more