- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- California
- Los Angeles County
- South Gate
- Chinese Restaurant in Long Beach Boulevard
- Meat Bowl
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Hours
Monday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PMTuesday, Closed
Wednesday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, Closed
About Meat Bowl
Meat Bowl is a Chinese restaurant located at 8122 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280, USA. They can be contacted at (323) 581-9623 or +1 323-581-9623.
Customer reviews present contrasting views on Meat Bowl. One long-time loyal customer expressed significant disappointment with a recent experience. They noted a reduction in the size of the takeout trays, claiming the portions were considerably smaller (by approximately 70%) compared to the past, even less than what might be expected from a larger chain like Panda Express. Despite the reduced portions, the prices had reportedly increased, leading this customer to feel that they were no longer getting good value and ultimately deciding not to return.
Conversely, another reviewer described Meat Bowl as one of their favorite inexpensive dining options in South Gate. They highlighted that while it serves Chinese food, it is not a typical generic takeout restaurant or part of a large franchise. This customer found the food to be delicious and prepared quickly, often within 15 minutes for phone orders. They specifically mentioned beef chop suey, chicken vegetable, and almond chicken as some of the items on the menu. This reviewer also noted that Will, the person at the counter, is attentive to customer orders. While Meat Bowl does not have a drive-thru and closes relatively early at 8 p.m., they do accept phone orders for convenient pickup. This reviewer emphasized that the quality of the food makes it worthwhile for those who prioritize it over quantity.
As a Chinese Restaurant in South Gate, Meat Bowl offers a range of dishes, including beef chop suey, chicken vegetable, and almond chicken. It is characterized as an independent establishment offering inexpensive dining and quick preparation, especially for phone orders. However, potential local users should be aware of a recent report of significantly reduced portion sizes and increased prices, which led to dissatisfaction for at least one long-term customer. On the other hand, another customer praised the delicious food and attentive service, suggesting a potential inconsistency in the dining experience or a difference in expectations regarding portion sizes versus food quality.
Meat Bowl Location
8122 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280, USA
Customer Reviews
I was a loyal customer for many years. Today was such a disappointment. They take out tray is smaller than before and the food was let’s just say I get more at Panda. The portions are reduced by 70% yet the prices have gone up. No wonder no one was eating in there when I went to order. So disappointed … they lost a good paying customer.
It's probably one of my favorite restaurants in South Gate and houses inexpensive dining options. Chinese food is severed, however, it isn't a typical nor a generic take out restaurant or belongs to a large franchise. The food is delicious and it's prepared in a matter of minutes. Will is the gentleman over the counter and is attentive on the orders from any customer. Beef chop suey, chicken vegetable, and almond chicken are a few of the items severed on the menu. Overall, it doesn't have a drive thru and it closes quite early at 8 p.m, but they do accept phone orders, it usually takes 15 minutes to prepare. However, in general, the travel time or dining in is convenient enough for anybody who chooses quality over quantity.
They used to be good when the original workers were there, now I get attitude about ordering extra teriyaki sauce & still cop an attitude when they tell me they have to charge me & I gladly oblige. The whole new crew are complete wack jobs, you tell them thank you & have a nice day and they look at you like you stole something just for ordering extra teriyaki sauce, keep these guys around and they're gonna run the business to the ground. This time I go, it's exactly the same hostile environment for no reason at all other than asking for extra sauce & paying for it. & Look at this, they literally put less than half of the regular chicken portion for me and my brother on PURPOSE. There's literally so little chicken on both of our plates compared to the normal portion it's laughable. As a Mexican myself these guys are the type of people who give us a bad name. You hate your job? Go get another job .. food is incredible but giving us a small portion of chicken on a large chicken fried rice plate is crazy. That whole crew is TERRIBLE. Down to the lady working the register & the dumb kid that operates the register with the Nayarit hat. Go get another job if you're mad as hell at a customers simple request for more sauce that I pay for gladly
sells the most fresh and bomb-ass food I give him a 10 start review on them
Food is mediocre, order beef and broccoli, beef was no where to be found. Same issue with kung pao chicken, all vegetable with very little chiclen Meat portion are very small, not worth the price. When for condiments it feels like they are doing you a favor. Cashier attitude feels very pushy and rude. Use to be much better than this years past. I don’t recommend this place., I will never come back again.
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