Tea smoked duck! Order it! It's smoky, crispy, juicy and , savory…read more My go to order: numbing spicy chicken nuggets, stinky tofu, and duck. The spicy chicken nuggets has the right amount of numbing spice, paired with the crunch of the chicken, and filled with crispy chili pieces. The stinky tofu is fried and pairs perfectly with pungent garlic dipping sauce. The portions are generous and the price is super affordable. Most dishes range from 12.99 -15.99. The duck is around $28 for the whole duck, which is amazing in this economy. It's a small store so seating is limited. I've never personally dined in and always ordered takeout. And the boss lady that runs the front of the house? She is cool, sassy and a multi-tasking queen. You can tell she puts heart and pride into serving the customers and food. When placing the phone order, she will try to make sure that the food is ready when you arrive. And she will always say in mandarin in an almost scolding tone: "hurry up and go home and eat the food. It won't be as good if you wait to long to eat it! " Honestly...the scolding makes the food taste better.

a very small & casual Chinese restaurant. We decided to give it a try By getting 4 dishes off their…read morehouse special on the menu. Shreded pork w/ garlic sauce ( the tastiest dish out of all four but it was standard chinese " sweet noodle sauce " taste, there wasn't any garlic taste) Mapo tofu ( tons of spicy pepper oil but not much flavor, bland) beef with black pepper sauce ( kinda bland taste wise, the look of very blackened beef was kinda weird.) Hot pepper chicken ( seems like everyone liked this on yelp but it was just un-marinated chicken, battered & fried with tons of spicy red pepper bits) We were not impressed with any of the dishes. service was ok, the way the waitress was talking was interesting ( not professional yet not in a rude sense). Last but Not least, some pros: very generous amount. reasonable prices (13 dollars ish each dish) I personally would skip this one. Choose wisely people ;)

If you're into Szechuan food, then give us a place to try. With so many different spots to eat…read moresimilar foods, this one is pretty decent. In general, they do a good job with the boiled fish, spicy fried chicken (popcorn chicken), and have vegetable options as well. Their spice level is pretty comparable to other restaurants of the same type of food. They're not stingy about their portions and 30 decently priced (for now). It's pretty casual inside and moderate noise level.

We came here for mid-autumn festival dinner a few months ago. We tried calling ahead to make a…read morereservation, but were told we had to book a private room with a spending minimum. We decided to try walk-in because we had kids and seniors that wanted to eat early. Arriving at 5:30pm they said they can accommodate us in the back room. It was a bit crammed, but we fit. The back room seemed like an addition to the nice restaurant in the front. Minimal decor with a few booths and tables. It felt like we were dining in the servants quarter. The food was okay, but expensive. We probably won't come back when there are many restaurants that are either better value or have nicer ambiance.

I really like the sauerkraut fish. So so good and addictive. You can have it either spicy or mild…read moreand I like eating it with some rice, where you can dunk a spoonful of rice into the broth. Nice patio dining area and dog friendly too. Order by scanning the QR code. Friendly staff and they do a really good job keeping your water cup full. Located inside the Santa Anita mall.

If you're into Sichuan spice, Tai Er is the place for you. There is a special for a large plate of…read moreboiled fish, vegetables, and rice and for the amount of food, it is both delicious and filling. Upon entering, you'll notice that the staff is extremely attentive. The interior is clean and spotless with their own branded napkins in the drawer at every table. The fish was silky with a healthy amount of Sichuan spice. Just enough ti get you numb but not too much to paralyze your mouth and tongue. The ingredients used are fresh but the rice is a bit too much on the mushy side for me. In all, it is a great choice if you cannot decide what to have. Located near the old (now closed) Red Robin wing at the Santa Anita mall!

Very large portions and great taste Our waitress was very…read morefriendly The chicken dish we ordered was good but I would skip it next time because of the bone shards The shrimp dish hits all marks The large sour spicy fish dish is great also

SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD - Hidden allergens and terrible service…read moreI am writing this to warn others about a serious safety issue at this restaurant. We ordered the Xiao Long Bao, they contained peanut butter, which was NOT disclosed on the menu or by the staff. My son has a peanut allergy and experienced a severe reaction--his mouth swelled up, his throat became itchy, and he developed a painful rash. This is completely unacceptable and dangerous. To make matters worse, the overall experience was a disaster. The service was incredibly slow, and they completely missed several dishes we ordered. When the "famous" Boiled Fish finally arrived, it was utterly bland and had no flavor at all. I am extremely disappointed and concerned about this establishment's lack of transparency regarding allergens. If you have food allergies, please be extremely careful or avoid this place entirely. We will be taking this matter very seriously.

My friend dragged me out to this spot on W Valley Blvd and wow, totally feels like a hidden…read moreLate-night Bistro vibe even though it's catering-focused. We were at a small gathering they catered and the food came out hot, well-seasoned, and not greasy at all. Super organized setup, everything labeled and refilled fast. Staff was chill, friendly, not in-your-face but always around when trays ran low. You can tell they actually care about quality, not just throwing food on a table. Would definitely hit them up again for a late-night hang or next party :)

Went here with family and portions were generous, like actually good for a crowd, not those sad…read moretiny trays lol. Flavors were solid and consistent across the dishes, nothing tasted bland or like it'd been sitting forever. Staff was straightforward.

Meizhou Dongpo specializes in Sichuan-Fusion authentic Chinese cuisine. They are also known for…read moretheir Peking Duck which is why I stopped by. No need to pre-order Peking Duck in advance here. Just stop by and order away. Very nice! Usually Peking Duck requires pre-ordering, because of its unique and lengthy time of preparation. Overall I love the food here. I'm sure they have an Iron Chef in the house! The restaurant is considered an upscale fine dining establishment and while that is correct; the vibe here is very cozy and comfortable- rather welcoming and not a snobby environment . You can dress up or casual (dress down). Beautiful modern open space dining area and private dining room are available. Kid friendly restaurant is a plus. The food and level of service here are top notch.

I come here maybe once or twice a month, and it never disappoints. The duck is one of my favorite…read moredishes here (not gamey at all), and their eggplant, string beans, and fried rice are all bomb as well!!! Service is always good, its clean and very spacious. Plus I get to go to my favorite boba/tea shop here at the santa anta mall. Love coming here Tip: If you get the whole duck ask for the bone and take it home, it makes an awesome duck broth.

Amazing bowl of beef noodle soup! We had the Lanzhou noodles and it beats most of the other Lanzhou…read morebeef noodle soup restaurants. The chili oil is extremely flavorful and the noodles are an amazing QQ texture. The soup was deep but also light and not too fatty. This is the kind of dish you feel good after eating! Service was quick and the shop is a quaint and authentic place. I would recommend to anyone looking for an elite bowl of beef noodle soup

Food was delicious. Their House Special had a very authentic…read moreflavor and the noodle is nice and chewy. 10/10 Scallion pancake was nicely fried and great amount of crunch. 10/10 Service was abysmal. Our server that day (short lady) was very rude. I had the scallion pancake while my wife had the noodles and she gave her water but not me. She wouldn't even look my way when she was giving water to my wife. I thought maybe she assumed because I'm not eating that I didn't need water? Until another couple came in, and looks like they ordered about the same things a noodle a side dish, but they were each given water. My appetite for the good food was soured because of her but I still want to be fair in rating just their food.

Drinks: -Mango smoothie $5.5…read more-Diet Coke Appertizers: -Chinese burger beef $7.99 -smashed cucumber $5 -beef tendon $7 -pig ear $13 -scallion oil chicken $13 -braised pig feet $13 Entrees: -beef chow mein $17 -sweet and sour chicken with rice $10 -xiao long bao $14 -shrimp fried rice $15 -Lan noodle $16 -dried mixed with beef $17 If noodles had a personality, Lan Noodle would be that overachiever who makes everything from scratch just to show off. You walk in thinking, "I'll just grab a quick bowl," and suddenly there's a noodle master stretching dough like he's training for the Olympics. Their Lanzhou-style noodles? Fresh, chewy, and honestly a little too good--they'll ruin instant ramen for you forever. The Lan noodle soup is so rich and savory. The died mixed noodle feels like a warm hug... if hugs came with chili oil and a kick that sneaks up on you. It's a small, busy spot, so yeah, you might wait--but don't worry, the line moves fast. Plus, it gives you time to emotionally prepare for choosing your noodle shape. Thin? Wide? Triangle? This is not a decision to take lightly. One wrong move and you'll be thinking about it halfway through your bowl like, "I should've gone wider."

I like how they have expanded their menu with additional options other than simply noodle options…read more We tried their pork pan fried dumplings (3/5) since the skin was overpoweringly thick, but the filling was decent. They have a small and large sweet and sour chicken rice plate. I had gotten the small size just to try it out, but it was surprisingly good (5/5). The pork sandwich bun was decent (4/5) since the beef was tasty but the sandwich bun could be better. We also had the traditional beef noodle soups with either the wide flat and triangle ones. You can't go wrong with these freshly made pulled noodles, and they are very hearty portions. Flavor is good and the beef is very tender. The smashed cucumbers were decent also (4/5), but nothing spectacular about them. Service is very quick, attentive and pleasant. This is a good go to spot for a quick meal. The dining room doesn't seat a lot of people so try not to come during busy dining hours on weekends to avoid a long wait.