The description of Hole in the Wall for good food didn't expect ! Small shop but efficient! Good…read morecourteous friendly service ! All dishes are tasty and freshly made to your orders ! All original to Cantonese DimSum ! Great Food, Superb services, Value pricing too ! Excellent !

First of all Super Fly TNT full stop. HK Dim Sum is one of those tiny, blink-and-you'll-miss-it!…read moreThe cafe is tucked away amongst the cult-food hood of the San Gabriel Valley. If you know, you know. Forget standing in a line long enough to finish 8 Mile waiting for the "real" dim sum experience-this spot is too busy quietly running circles around the competition. Little Kanupe and I started the morning absolutely hangry (one of my baby soldiers) after striking out at another place (we'll leave them unnamed to protect the innocent). One quick Yelp audible later and we landed at HK Dim Sum. Best comeback since B-Rabbit dropped the mic. The first thing you'll notice is the size of the hand cared for master pieces. Run here for a quick FIFA break, but dont think you're ordering "a little something." Every bite delivers. The chow mein was memorable, so memorable with that wok hay kiss on every noodle just right. Smoky, savory, and ridiculously addictive. Every dish hit with that same "one more bite" energy, and somehow everything showed up almost before we finished ordering. No carts, no gimmicks, no unnecessary fanfare, just legit dim sum crazy great flavor. HK Dim Sum earned a rock-solid five stars. Din Tai Fung is King in most circles, but this place is the Daenerys Dragon Queen dominator. I'm so happy to be part of this sharing of secrets. BTW get the Shumai, chowmein and har gow as starters. Explore the menu. I'm comin back soon and i'm near TJ lol.

Came here for lunch with a friend today. Parking was easy as there is a lot right behind the bank…read moreand a larger lot next door. Restaurant is small and clean. The wait staff was okay. There was room temperature water already placed on the table before we were seated. Food was served promptly. We had ordered the following: 1) Charcoal Tofu (4 pcs.) [5/5] Loved the crunchy exterior and the silky interior texture. There was a slight kick and the accompanying sauce was decent. 2) Hainan Chicken Rice (5/5) The soup was flavorful. The rice was good and the tender chicken was delicious with the 3 different sauces. 3) Soy Chicken Rice Noodle Soup (5/5) The soup was good. The ingredients complimented the delicious chicken. Not too salty (which I liked). Definitely recommend this eatery. Felt that the prices were a bit higher for the Rice dishes and therefore, may not be as budget-friendly for everyone. Would return to try other menu items in the future.

This was a delicious find in the 626 area. What seems like a constant search for the the best…read moreHainam chicken, I would say this restaurant fairs well in that category. What I loved. The soy sauce chicken. I ordered the soy sauce chicken noodle soup. This is a good soup base and tasted like chicken pho with that chiu chow noodle flavor. It's a really good bowl of noodle soup, but that chicken is the start though. The chicken was dark meat and so tender and a light sweetness from that soy sauce. I also tried the hainam chicken. Some pieces were tender and some were dry. So that made it not the number Hainam chicken I've tried, but yes to all the side sauces. The ginger sauce, sweet sauce, and chili sauce enhanced the flavor. Also, that rice is very unique too. It's a cleaner flavor not like the traditional chicken broth rice. I personally like the rice, with a chicken on top with all the sauces as one bite. That's heaven. The cabbage broth served on the side is a nice chaser to wash the rice/ chicken down. Some dishes that was ehhh for me was definitely the fried wonton. It tastes like store bought frozen wontons. It's very dry and doughy even though it should has some grease from being fried. I would pass on this. Second was the French fries. I know we shouldn't of complained about fries from an Asian restaurant but if it's on the menu, it'll get ordered and critiqued. Stick to the basics. The hainam chicken and or soy sauce chicken. Both are quite tasty, but next time I'm definitely going to order the soy sauce chicken rice. That's the best combination in IMO.

A very solid introduction to fine Chinese dining if you've never had it before. I came here for the…read moreDine LA experience and it was well worth the $68 for 2 people. There are a lot of people that come here though, so highly recommend making reservations. The Dine LA menu is such a good sampling of the best that Bistro Na's has to offer: + Chili tofu skin salad: Surprisingly not overly spicy. Very tolerable, even for someone like me that admits to be weak on spice. + Zhajiang noodles: Very aromatic and flavorful. Al dente noodles. + Crispy shrimp: The personal highlight for me. The outer shrimp skin is cooked perfectly for eating and these are so juicy and fresh. It takes real skill to not overcook shrimp and they do this so well. + Cheese pudding koi: This isn't overly sweet and it really hits the mark for a Chinese pudding. The caramel drizzle is a nice touch to make this truly a dessert. Everything was so well done, ambiance is very nice, and service is on point. You really can't ask for more.

Peking duck was ordered a week ahead. The restaurant is inside a busy shopping center. The…read moredecoration and decor are pretty nice. Service is a bit spotty/slow but friendly. 1. Peking duck: Cut table side. Didn't really live up to expectations, The skin wasn't very crispy. 2. Peking duck soup: Soup was light but had nice flavor 3. Crispy Shrimp: very crispy, sweet. 4. Black cod with eggplant: Didn't like the sauce 5. Stir fried luffa: pretty good. Liked the garlic sauce. Rice is extra cost but was good. Overall, the dishes were okay and a bit on the expensive side. Came for the duck which was okay

I absolutely loved my experience at Bangkok Soul! Every dish we ordered was delicious, especially…read morethe Spicy Stir-Fried Catfish, the Chicken Satay, and the Pork Jerky. Everything was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. The service was also excellent,friendly, attentive, and welcoming. I highly recommend Bangkok Soul if you're looking for authentic Thai food in a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back.

Trying this place the very first time, and for sure it won't be the last…read more The food here are amazingly good, the donut shrimp are for sure a must try. The deep fried fish with bone on the side is so crispy and soft, the dipping sauce is little bit spicy but really good! Fresh coconut water will always be my first choice, and their Thai green milk tea is not overly sweet at all! Love it. The servers are so friendly and knowledgeable with all dishes. The restaurant is very clean and nice decorated. Will definitely come back soon again to try other dishes.

I want to start by saying that this review is not a criticism of the food. The food here is…read moregenuinely excellent, which is exactly why I'm taking the time to write this. My partner and I have been here numerous times, and I've recommended Dumpling Bar to countless friends because I truly believe the food is worth trying. Unfortunately, what has made us hesitant to keep coming back is the customer service. Over our last few visits, the service has noticeably declined. While there are definitely employees who have been friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, there are others who consistently come across as cold, hostile, and as if they don't want to be there. I understand everyone has difficult days and restaurants can get busy, but this has become a recurring experience rather than a one-time occurrence. One issue that especially stands out is the 90-minute dining limit. We completely understand and respect that policy. The problem isn't the time limit itself--it's how it's communicated. The food can sometimes take a while to come out, and we're never given any indication of how much time we have left. Instead of a server stopping by to say something like, "Just a heads up, you have about 20 minutes left if you'd like to place any final orders," we've had the payment terminal brought to our table while we were still eating, with no explanation except "Your 90 min are up" . It feels abrupt and honestly disrespectful. A simple reminder ahead of time would make the experience feel much more hospitable while still enforcing the restaurant's policy. I hope management sees this as constructive feedback because I genuinely want this restaurant to succeed. The food is some of the best around, and that's why I continue recommending it. I just believe the level of customer service should match the quality of the food. With a little more training and better communication, the overall dining experience could be just as exceptional as the meals they serve.

The food was amazing, honestly a really good spot and for the price is worth it. Also the service…read morewas good our server was Josh and he was very attentive and helpful.

Went in on a hot summer day! Got the kalbi naengmyun combo…read more Love the entertainment choice they were playing a Korean cooking show! The noodles were chewy with a refreshing icy broth! Kalbi melted off the bone! Definitely will be back!

Parking is easy and the inside is really nice, most of the tables seem set for parties of 4 so we…read morewere really comfy as a party of 2. We got the no. 2: Spicy Sundae Soup and the 24. Soondubu. All soups and stews come with a portion of rice and both were amazing, when it first came out we were a little worried that for close to $20 such a small bowl was coming out, but they truly hid mountains of meat under the soup's smooth surface. We reached a point of the meal where we could only spend it in complete silence scarfing past our limits because it was so delicious. Banchan is pretty simple, kimchi cabbage and radish, soybeans, and something else I couldn't tell but was really delicious. Service is nice though they seemed really busy with something I could not ascertain. And they have 2 TVs that were playing the Argentina v Switzerland soccer game. Definitely worth a visit!

extensive menu. tried a few things. good service. large dining hall. parking lot in the back…read more -string beans (4/5) good flavor and texture -salt and pepper tofu (4/5) also good flavor and texture -clam in basil sauce (3/5) didn't love the flavor -house special crab (5/5) delicious sauce, but you gotta work to get to your crab meat. restroom could highly benefit from some maintenance between customer use :/

For years, Kim Tar Seafood Restaurant on Garvey Avenue has been a mandatory stop whenever passing…read morethrough the San Gabriel Valley--a dependable benchmark for classic, wok-fired Cantonese comfort. Sadly, a recent return to this 626 fixture revealed a kitchen and floor staff operating well below their historical standards, marring a once-reliable staple with execution errors and noticeable ingredient fatigue. The meal faltered early with the Crispy Seafood Noodles. While the fried noodle nest retained a decent crunch beneath the gravy, the sauce itself was aggressively salty, completely overpowering any delicate aromatics. Worse, the squid had lost its clean snap, carrying a tired, dull flavor profile that pointed directly to subpar freshness. The Stir-Fried String Beans suffered an identical fate: heavy-handed seasoning completely masked the natural sweetness and texture of the greens under a wall of sodium. Shellfish fared no better. The Clams with Basil, traditionally a dish celebrated for herbal brightness and briny sweetness, arrived drowning in an overly sharp, vinegary reduction that threw the entire balance out of alignment while doing little to conceal shellfish that tasted distinctly past its prime. The lone neutral entry was the Fried Lobster with Special Sauce and Butter. Crisp and moderately savory, it avoided the technical blunders of the preceding dishes, yet it lacked the rich aromatic depth, distinct wok hei, or luxurious buttery finish expected of a marquee live seafood course. It was merely passable. The dining room experience compounded the kitchen's missteps. Service has devolved into pure mechanical drop-off: plates were unceremoniously abandoned at the table, after which the floor staff vanished entirely without a single check-in, water refill, or mid-meal clearing. Watching a longstanding favorite decline is always disheartening. Until Kim Tar addresses its inconsistent ingredient sourcing, kitchen seasoning calibration, and disengaged front-of-house presence, it is difficult to justify a detour to this former SGV institution.

I have been wanting to try the purple sticky rice roll but there seem to be no places that have…read morethem in LA. Since I was in the area I thought it was a perfect time to try it. They are so good. Very filling, I asked for the Chinese donut to be extra crispy and the crunch with the other textures was soooo satisfying -. Also had green onion eggs, sausage, and pork floss in it. The combination of sticky rice, salty, a little sweet, and savory was so good. I was full after about four bites but then I kept taking a couple of bites throughout the rest of the afternoon and had finished it by evening. I'm sad there are no places out in LA with this because I was craving it again the very next day 10 out of 10 would do it again and again, highly recommend. I also ordered the fried daikon cakes. They were good, very flavorful and piping hot. Just not as crunchy as when I make them at home, but I they definitely were flavorful and comforting and satisfying. I ordered my food to go, but there was plenty of seating.

Great spot for a Taiwanese style breakfast. This time I ordered for takeout. The rice roll is…read morehowever you want to customize it-- starting with the base (sweet, salty or vegetarian), rice type (purple or white), crispiness of the chinese donut, and add ons. The cost of the rice roll can add up quickly with the add ons and rice type (purple had additional charge). I would recommend extra crispy chinese donut, because I opted for regular, and it was soft shortly after receiving the order. The rice roll can get super heavy and filling. Most of the flavor came from the sausage and pickled vegetables (add on items) The beef rolls are a must! I added sour pickle and it was the great combination with the pancake and beef. The beef was incredibly soft and flavorful.