As someone who grew up eating rice noodles with southwest Chinese dietary, I have a great passion…read morebut very picky taste bud for rice noodles. And I loved this restaurant. The waiter welcomed me with warm smile and brought me water right away. He spoke mandarin to me and kindly reminded me the "extra spicy" will be very spicy as advertised. A big bowl of hot soup was brought over after 5-8 minutes of waiting with an unbeatable price of $15 in California. And it is real Chinese spicy as promised. They do not fxxk around with their spiciness level. The whole friendly vibe and the authentic taste teleported me back to China for 30 minutes.

This is a small mom-and-pop shop, but it's absolutely packed with flavor. Don't let the size fool…read moreyou--every dish we tried really delivered. We ordered the hot spicy beef, cross bridge seafood rice noodles, and the spicy fish. Everything was rich, bold, and super satisfying. The hot spicy beef had a great kick without being overwhelming, and the spicy fish was full of flavor with just the right amount of heat. The standout for us was the cross bridge seafood rice noodles--it even came with a piece of abalone, which was such a nice and unexpected touch. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal, and even the in-laws loved it (which says a lot!). Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're craving something comforting and flavorful.

House beef noodle soup and beef roll are amazing!…read more Try the beef noodle soup the second time today with my kid and it didn't disappoint. My kid emptied the whole bowl by himself.

I ordered A2, and the bowl of noodles came out within about 10 minutes. I took one sip of the broth…read moreand it was amazing! Very flavorful and delicious. However, when I bit into the noodles, they tasted undercooked; they were still hard and extremely chewy. The slices of radish on top were also undercooked, which made them slightly bitter and firm, when they're normally soft. The bowl of noodles is $14.50, and the combo is $18.50 which includes a side of vegetables. I came during lunch, and the place was pretty packed--every seat was taken. They have a lot of tables, so I was surprised to see it that full. Service was great. The staff brought water right away and asked if I preferred it hot or cold. They work quickly and efficiently. The atmosphere is good for small groups. I didn't see many large tables, but they can push tables together for bigger parties.

Cash or zelle only? Legit!! $11-$15 Guilin style Rice noodle soup was piping hot, delicious and…read morepretty large portions!! Mandarin speaking, mainland China staffed, small restaurant with no restroom. It's a quick eat place and leave (not much of a leftover take home places). I assume one can ask to share seating with strangers because of that. Pay upfront and then wait for your order (use Google translate to learn how your dish name sounds if you don't understand). No customizing or much explaining beforehand, don't expect western or even old hong kong style customer service...if you don't know what the 626 stereotype is for mainland attitude, then I don't recommend you even coming into this plaza. Busy tight old parking lot. If you don't get yelled out or ask questions, you should be fine to survive eating here haha We accidentally ordered #7 (pork hock rice noodle soup) $13, but it was good. And ordered #8 (beef intestine rice noodles soup) $15. Broth were flavorful enough to enjoy the rice noodles. I'm not normally a huge fan of round rice noodles but this place made it good. it's a large bowl. Slight spicy, ma-la numbing, customize top garnish. $1 for a plastic disposable bowl container to-go. Usually free at any restaurant. But I guess I don't mind if they continue to keep the price low on the noodles? Expect to sweat while eating indoors with everyone else sweating from their hot, spicy meal. Tip: Know what you want right away, hesit and Id expected you to be talked down to. It didn't happen here but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. The front staff was more patient than I expected here in repeating Mandarin to me. They have another location inside the OG Arcadia Food Court called Presidents Square. It has the OG Hsin Hsin Shau Mai (Chinese fast food for the Chinese community). And the plaza is connected to the original Arcaids 99 Ranch Market. But I feel like this MPK location is probably better, or at least we liked it so far?

I saw this spot trending on Yelp and decided to check it out. As a lover of Guilin-style noodles,…read moreI'm always up for trying new places. This is their second location, the first being in Arcadia. I appreciated the salad bar with various toppings for the soup, especially the pickled daikon. However, I wasn't sure what to order, and the counter lady was quite rude and inpatient. She coldly informed me they didn't have what I wanted, which was disappointing. It gave me a bad impression, especially considering I was a new customer. Later, another Chinese family came in, and they received warm treatment, which was a stark contrast. Because of this experience, I probably wouldn't rush back. Keep in mind, they only accept cash or Zelle. I ordered the #1 Guilin Noodle with brisket and crispy pork ($11). The thinly sliced brisket and crispy pork were pretty good, but not outstanding. The soup flavor was decent, a 4/5. Overall, I'm giving this restaurant a 3/5 due to the poor service. While she was a bit nicer when we left, customer service training is needed.

LOVE LOVE LOOOOVEEEEE their tomato egg noodle dish…read more OH MY GAHHH. As a vegetarian it is rather hard to find a good tasty tomato egg noodle place in SGV. So many places here really cater to the meat eating crowd. But this place gives me and my meat eating friends a chance to have a tasty meal together! I 100% recommend getting their tomato egg noodle dish (not the soup version) with loads of their chili oil mixed into it. Heaven in each slurp! And you have the option to get your noodles in different types, my favorite is the knife cut noodles! Only downside is that this place (as many Asian restaurants in the 626 are) only accepts cash. So be sure to pull some cash before coming here. I do wish they take card since I rarely have cash on me but it's still worth the drive to find a nearby ATM to pull cash just to come here.

This place is epitome of a mom and pop shop. From then small Chinese restaurant feeling to a…read moregrandma who barely speaks English serving us. Food was very tasty and flavorful. This is what we ordered to share amongst two people: Bean curd strips (appetizer) - super refreshing because it was cold and if you put a sprinkle of the chili sauce, it's chefs kiss Bean paste noodles - I never really order or eat this but it was good! Cucumbers in this dish make it so refreshing too Beef noodle soup - very flavorful and strong soup base, it can be a bit salty but it's a good dish to share if you want variety Loved everything we ordered but obviously it was a bit too much food for us. This place is smart though because to limit the dishes, they just serve everything in to go boxes. Super convenient because we just paid and left with our to go food without bothering them to get a box for us. I don't speak mandarin too well but I managed to point and communicate slightly with my broken mandarin. This place is definitely a local place because everyone who came spoke mandarin. Parking is limited since it shares a lot with the other places in the plaza. Price came out to be $33 which I thought was really good for the portion you get. I would come back again!

都说这家喜湘遇好吃实在，今天去试了下真的好吃，我点的都是小辣，辣椒没有盖住食材本身的味道，很不错…read more [星R]青椒甲鱼砂锅 $48/磅 甲鱼端上满眼的裙边，这食材挑的太好了！裙边很厚，口感像年糕一样，煮的很入味，红烧酱汁和用青椒炒过的甲鱼让汤底变得很鲜，甲鱼肉Q弹有嚼劲，大哥直接干了6碗米饭 [星R]东安鸡 $23.99 太惊艳了！东安鸡是有锅气的，煸炒过的东安鸡一点不柴，带着鸡皮的部分香决了，我看桌桌都有这道，真的好吃 记得点 喜湘遇就开在rosemead，晚上去的时候生意不错，后面有大量很方便，适合朋友聚餐或下班来搓一顿

Staff: so kind! Food: my friends recommended this restaurant…read moreand maybe i had too high expectation. I think just ordinary level chinese dishes. Good enough, but i don't think picky eaters or non-chinese would prefer this restaurant to other good restaurants. Parking lot is free and large. Price is reasonable.

my bf picked up for me !! he knows i lov chicken feet and the fact that it's BONELESS and it's got…read morethat spicy garlic green onions cilantro chili oil flavor ... i like cartilage and that tendon texture so it's 10/10 for me. and 1lb of boneless is $25 which is kindaaa steep (imo) but i don't get this that often so it's worth it -- reminds me of pig ears, which i love too hahah

This is about as authentic as it gets. Chinese aunties are serving you while you're trying to order…read morein the most basic Mandarin you know. The chicken here is incredible, and the portions are generous. The oil scallion and Sichuan flavors were our favorites, and I'll definitely be back. I posted this on my story, and within minutes, five people asked me where it was. If you're hesitant because there aren't many reviews yet, let this be the sign you need: the chicken is so good, and the sauce it's drenched in is unbelievably insane as well, pairs SO well with rice. As someone who loves garlic and coriander, I was in heaven. Highly recommend!!

CASH ONLY Decided to…read moregive this spot a try and was pleasantly surprised. It's a small, cozy restaurant with attentive and friendly service. I ordered their promotional dine-in-only noodle dish with thick yellow noodles, and it did not disappoint. The dish was flavorful and generously portioned, loaded with tender pork, ground meat, boiled shrimp, and crispy fried shrimp for a great mix of textures. It also came with a side of soup! Overall, a solid experience. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

3.5 stars I think…read morethis might be my second time eating here. The first time I tried this restaurant was maybe back in 2021, when we had a family friend in town. I don't remember what we ordered that time, but I do remember that nothing has changed. It is still a hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant. My mom thinks it's a Chiu Chow restaurant, but there's Vietnamese translation, so it could mixed. We're not sure. This time, these are what my mom and I ordered: Shaken Beef w/ Red Rice ($18.95): if you like your steak at medium rare, this place does a decent shaken beef. Personally, I took most of the beef home to cook again b/c I do prefer it medium-well/well-done. Otherwise, the beef was tasty and the red rice was satisfying. Portion was huge. 4/5 stars House Chow Fun ($16.95): Mom ordered the wet version. It came with beef, chicken, shrimp, canned mushrooms, bean sprouts, and some greens. It is tasty fresh, but it does get soggy if you got leftovers to take home. 3.5/5 stars Free parking on site, but parking is small and limited. If you're normally a solo diner, there is a good chance you'll be sharing a table with other solo diners during lunch/dinner rushes. I thought it was good and would definitely come back. I would recommend to anyone who isn't squeamish about hole-in-the-wall mom-n-pops.

The congee at Huo Zhou Wang is made from raw rice cooked fresh to order. It simmers until…read moreincredibly thick and velvety soft. Every grain of rice is fully broken down, melting effortlessly on your tongue. The congee base is rich and creamy, never thin or watery at all. Their seafood congee is unbelievably flavorful! It's loaded with plenty of dried scallops, tiger prawns, and clams, all super fresh. The prawns are crisp and tender, clams taste naturally sweet, and dried scallops deliver deep ocean umami. All the seafood sweetness soaks into every grain of rice, leaving a pleasant lingering taste without any fishy aftertaste. I added a live crab caught straight from their fish tank too--its rich roe oil blends into the congee, creating amazing layers of flavor with every spoonful. The snow beef congee is equally fantastic for anyone who doesn't eat seafood. The tender snow beef melts in your mouth completely, with a mild, savory meat flavor that pairs perfectly with the warm silky congee base.

One of the most satisfying clay pot porridge spots in SGV. The seafood congee is super…read morecomforting--loaded with scallops, jumbo shrimp, and you can level it up with a rich, roe-packed crab . Everything tastes really fresh and the portions are very generous. Perfect for cold days--a big steaming pot that's easily enough for two. Don't skip the braised pork trotter on the side either, it's super soft and fall-apart tender. Seafood is market price, but the base porridge is actually quite reasonable unless you go heavy on add-ons.