This place is small. You can eat indoors or outdoors. I tried their hainan chicken with rice and salad. The white chicken was okay. The sauces didn't do anything for me; I was expecting better. The shrimp rolls were alright but very small. The servers were nice. They brought out the food fast. You can park on the street or park in their designated parking lot, which is across the street from the restaurant. You should see their restaurant name in red on the white building. My friend parked on the other side of the main street. Crossing at that crosswalk can be dangerous because the drivers don't pay attention.

Very nice discovery. I had the seafood linguini in Alfredo sauce, and it was really good. I asked for parmesan cheese, and they brought spicy stuff, but other than that, all good. I'll go back for the escargot dish.

Excellent Cantonese bbq! One of the best roast duck place I been to. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. There is plenty of sitting area like a normal restaurant, but most people come here for the to go. Service is pretty fast but there is always people waiting for the take out.

I was missing for a taste of home and wanted some Chinese BBQ. Recommended by many users online, we decided Sam Woo was the place to try Chinese bbq in the city. Atmosphere and service are similar as to other family owned, hole in the wall restaurants; which was certainly homey. We ordered the 3 type of BBQ with rice. I got BBQ Duck, ChaSiu, and Soy Sauce chicken. Upon first bites of everything, I noticed the meats were all cold — an unusual feeling while chewing down the assortment of bbq. Oddly, the chicken was bland and “wet”, not in a juicy way, but just “wet”. Although the rice was soft and delicious, which was the highlight, I thought the overall plate was just okay. Was hoping for better as I gleaned from the reviews, but nonetheless, still glad I tried.

“A Rather Disappointing Dining Experience” Excited to try a new restaurant, we ordered the signature pickled fish dish. After a long wait—during which we finished three vegetarian dishes and a cold appetizer—the main course finally arrived. It looked decent at first glance, but the first bite revealed an overpowering fishy taste. The ingredients were clearly not fresh, failing to mask the unpleasant odor. When we asked our friends for their opinions, they all agreed: the fish was unpleasantly fishy and stale. We called over the staff, and two servers arrived. Instead of apologizing, their immediate response was defensive: “This dish couldn’t possibly be stale because we use frozen fish, not fresh fish!"* I was baffled. First，how could they dismiss our feedback without even tasting it? Second，shouldn’t they apologize first instead of shifting blame? Third，since when does frozen fish guarantee freshness or eliminate fishiness? What kind of flawed logic is that? The two servers stared at us and asked, “So, what do you want us to do?"We requested a replacement dish—stir-fried lamb. Another 20-minute wait later, it arrived. The first bite: overwhelmingly salty**. The second bite: **still unbearably salty**. Was the salt shaker accidentally dumped into the wok? Or was this some kind of spiteful seasoning retaliation? The most frustrating part? No apologies, no follow-up, and zero concern for our experience.** From start to finish, the service was indifferent, leaving us completely neglected. **Key Issues Highlighted:** - **Poor ingredient quality** (unfresh fish despite excuses). - **Defensive service attitude** (blame-shifting over accountability). - **Execution failure** (over-salted replacement dish). - **Zero customer care** (no apologies or follow-up).

Delicious. Exquisite. Authentic. Great atmosphere. Good food. Helpful Staff.

Came with a group of friends on a Saturday night and got a table despite being pretty full. Pretty casual environment and quick service. We had some delicious and some so so dishes. The chicken and rice noodles were delicious with lots of flavor and great textures. Didn’t love the soup dumplings or pancake. The dumpling’s soup to wrap ratio was off with too much dough. Green beans were decent. Overall it was an okay experience. I wouldn’t necessarily go back as a first choice, but wouldn’t totally knock a retry of a few dishes.

A friend brought us to Jiang Nan Spring for lunch. It was a very pleasant experience. The decor is very modern, clean and bright. We were greeted quickly and seated. Ordering was easy as we picked mostly from the special menu. Our favorite was century egg tofu avocado; it’s an unusual combination but works well.

The food was great. Came here for a weekday for lunch. They are not busy at all. They mainly sell claypot rice with 2 choices of meats. There is also an option to choose daily soup or drinks with cheaper prices that came with meals. I think soup around $5 plus and drink $3 plus. After finish, we get to try their Portuguese tarts, which are quite good. Overall, this restaurant is 1 woman show. She did the cashier, cooking and serving to you. I'm not sure about washing dishes. The only things that need improvements are their bowls, have some stains and no paper napkin on tables. Other than that, their dishes are quite good.

They only serve claypot rice and a few other rice dishes. But we got the claypot rice with preserved meat and spare ribs. The rice was crispy and the sweet soy sauce was perfect. It’s pretty close to a famous spot we had in Hong Kong. The char siu (bbq pork) rice we got was just ok. The char siu they used was lean and no sauce drippings on the meat or rice bowl at all. The Portuguese egg tart was really good. Probably as good as you’ll get in America. Ambiance: it’s nice and reminds me of old school Shanghai decoration. The music playing in the background was old 90’s Hong Kong pop. Parking: It can be scarce during peak hours.

The wontons were huge, packed with generous filling—not just pork, but big, juicy chunks of shrimp. The broth was flavorful, though I think it could use just a touch more salt. Overall, totally worth the $15. Can’t wait to come back!

I love congees. When I saw The Congee show up on my search results when I was in Alhambra. I want to try them. I was there before lunchtime. So I got a table right away. The restaurant is not very big. The service was okay. I like the food. The fish balls are very fresh, and the congee is very yummy! I know I'll be back!

Was trying to find a place for lunch on a random weekday. This place is excellent. Give the small hole in the wall vibe but inside is pretty spacious and clean. Staff is friendly and the food is excellent. I will say parking can be difficult but that shouldn’t surprise anyone in the area. Small underground lot if you can’t find anything upstairs Had the braised beef plate. Big portions, tasty and well braised beef. Veggies on the side were on the saltier side for my liking, but overall I’d get it again. Got the beef noodle soup as well. I thought the broth could be a littler more “rich”, on the lighter side than I usually like it. Not pictured but also tried the pork spare rib noodle soup. The spare ribs were tasty and fell off the bone. Overall enjoyed the food and staff. Would come back again to try some other dishes like the braised pork

Tried out this little place for dinner and it wasn’t too busy and we were able to be seated right away. This spot is super low key casual and feels like eating at your aunt’s home (especially the door to the second dining area). The servers were kind enough to bring us water with large cups so you don’t have to keep pouring/filling. FOOD: We ordered the Braised Pork Rice dish with peppers and Braised Beef Noodles soup. I will say that the flavors were not as salty as other places I’ve had, but flavors were not as strong as I’d have liked. - The beef chunks in the noodle soup were on the tough side but the noodles were soft and soup was pretty tasty. - The pork cubes with rice was pretty tasty as well. The dish came with a small bowl of soup. Parking: The lot on site is shared with other establishments so during rush hour it can get pretty packed. But there is an underground parking lot where more spaces can be found.

The stinky tofu is amazing, me and my friend ordered two more for Togo, the crispy rice cake is also good, it’s a little bit spicy but taste really good! Absolutely 5 stars

Most snacks are pre-made, so it is recommended to eat there, to go is not cost-effective. Chou tofu is not bad

In Short, Simple but an explosion of flavors. With a few more details, We didn’t know what to expect. Sometimes we go to places that take us out of the comfort zone and love to try new things. It was my first Chinese pancake, I’m sure it has a better name, (Joan Bing) and I was in love. The egg, the meat that just melts in your mouth is just scrumptious. Definitely braised slow cooked meat in the wrap. I could eat 6 of those but we had other places to try. I HIGHLY recommend you go here and get some in your belly. Dumplings were good but not the highlight.

This store is next to the main road of Alhambra in the Chinese district. There is a large parking lot next to Pacific Place. It is very convenient to get here. The traffic is also very convenient. There are many Chinese and non-Chinese customers here. The pancakes in this shop are very delicious. Many people come here to eat them. The characteristic taste of northern China is very authentic. The boss’s service attitude is also very good. I like it very much.

To be honest, this is truly the most authentic Malatang I've ever had, not just in LA, but even in the United States! The flavor is really amazing, with rich seasonings that transport me back to Chengdu in an instant!!! Even the store clerk speaks the Chengdu dialect, how familiar is that?! Seeing fellow townsmen and tasting the flavors of my hometown is simply incredible! One word: AWESOME!!!! I highly recommend it!!!! No disappointments at all!!!!

Very authentic Malatang :) my husband said it’s the exact same malatang from his hometown in China . This is our first meal coming from Houston to LA for a trip . Very impressive

Always love their beef innards noodles. Big portion, good price and good service. Cant go wrong

*CASH ONLY* Passed by this place many times, but never been inside. Not bad! Sadly, I wanted to get the rice dish for my girlfriend but the chef that normally fries up the wok is out of commission.

Food was delicious. I was a bit worried about the buns with sea cucumber in them, but those tasted great too. I would say it's a bit spicier than expected, so go with no spice if you are a bit sensitive. The meat pies and noodles I also enjoyed very much. I would definitely order the spicy cold beef appetizer, it had this light sweet crust too that was different than I've had. Pro tip: they do have crunchy chili oil that you need to request. They also do breakfast now, so I'll definitely try that next

I really enjoy coming to family owned businesses like this one. There's more than just Panda so stop by this local spot! Original recipes and very good food. I ordered the beef pies (4), cool chicken noodles and the shewed beef noodle soup. I'll be coming back for sure.