37 Best Chinese Restaurants in Alhambra

“Delicious & authentic Cantonese and Vietnamese cuisine! Everything was so fresh and well prepared. Service was spectacular!“

“Delicious and unique food from a region of China we hadn’t experienced before. The owner and staff are friendly and thoughtful. They accommodated our large group and made us feel really at home. The Miao sour soup fish fillets and velvet mushroom dry pot, as well as the pork with clamshell buns, were particularly outstanding.“

“The food was absolutely amazing! It was a flavor bomb explosion in your mouth and nothing else mattered. The restaurant is small and comfortable and lunch was affordable. I live in Los Angeles and will never buy Sichuan Cuisine here again. OMG, delicious.“

“Known for Hainan chicken rice, and it lives up to the hype without feeling “scene-y.” The garlic chili sauce is addicting. Seating is tight, so be ready to wait a few minutes. Staff is efficient and kind. Still feels like a neighborhood staple“

“Food was delicious, and service was great and friendly. Ordered scallion pancake, short ribs and soup dumplings it was plenty of food.“

“Food was ok but the Portuguese Egg Tart, is worth repeat orders! Thats the menu item that I’m giving that extra star to rate froyo ✨ 💫 Will add this to my rotation of to-go for groups. Secret favorite… I typically pick up Porto’s Chicken Empanadas and Potato Balls with spicy beef but this is a great alternative depending on proximity or commute route 🏎️

Highly recommend you order in advance and do it through their preferred app, chowbus. I tried to call and also walked in but person working as a cook and handles the counter does not speak English.

I didn’t notice the QR codes placed on each table but fortunately had a nice English-speaking patron help me order. To streamline, I asked her to order the best sellers. The restaurant was completely out of cha siu so here’s what I ended up with:

Claypot with sausage and cured meat.
Claypot with Chicken, mushrooms, and spare ribs.
Two variations of the chicken soup with ginseng and emperors herbs.
And of course, a box of Portuguese Egg Tarts.

In terms of atmosphere, they went for a traditional interior design… see photos below.“

“好吃！！！！好吃！！！！还是好吃！！！！大爱这家店，服务也超赞的！！下次一定还会去的哦！嘻嘻！！！！“

“Food is good. Service is nonexistent, and the wait staff can be a little rude.

We ordered an abalone porridge and then afterward they came back saying they ran out of porridge, which is surprising for a spot named The Porridge. But then they came back and gave us a bowl of runny plain porridge. And then a few minutes later they worked some magic and brought over the abalone porridge we originally wanted. It was good.“

“This is a very popular restaurant. There are a lot of Chinese and Western food on the menu. I visited it for the first time today. The taste is better than expected, and the portion is unexpectedly large. The frozen lemon tea has a good taste, and the service is also good. Diligent and overall performance is highly recommended!“

“es un lugar muy agradable y muy tranquilo“

“I love this place! My boyfriend and I were getting boba and the smell is what brought us in! Thank god for that smell of their amazing red oil looking sauce they give with meat. The workers were so kind and helped us! I used a translator to help us communicate and he gave us everything we hoped to try. It was soooooo good! We have loved every single item we have tried!“

“「鴻豐尚品」
Originally I was here to park my car and wanted to have lunch at other restaurant nearby. But the sign shows “parking Lot is for customer only”. That’s the reason why I have my lunch here.

I am very pleased with the amazing dim sum and the old-time atmosphere. The portion of food is huge and the price is reasonable. Definitely I’ll come back again!“

“Food was still as good as I remember
We got Xiao lung baos
Dan dan noodles
Beef noodle soup( hand tossed noodles )
Cucumbers
Beef roll ( lots of cilantro chive and meat!)
Pan friend dumplings“

“We come every time we visit my mother in law in Alhambra. My son who is 17 craves for the beef noodle soup. Tender beef that melts in your mouth, with homemade ramen type noodles. You can choose your noodles also. One of the few places that has plume juice. My wife loves it. Not much atmosphere, but service is quick and food is excellent“

“Their house special noodle bowl is comfort food and it is gigantic.
I'm from the SF Bay Area and I can't get enough of their noodles.
They have the best kidneys if you're into that.
They make their own chili sauce in house.
The service is great and they come often to fill your tea cups and remove emptied plates.
This small restaurant is highly recommended.“

“This quaint spot was on a list of authentic Chinese food in our area. The competition is fierce in Alhambra and the Bamboo Harden held its own. First of all, the server/owner/husband wanted to upsell everything. There were only two of us, but we were there to support the small business community so we ended ordering four dishes all over $16 each.
Delicious vegetables, cooked perfectly and the sauces mixed in to the dishes were truly authentic tasting. I recommend what is pictured. Even the egg drop soup was really good. Parking is easy and if you don’t mind his wife watching reels on her phone at a high volume then you’ll enjoy a nice lunch or dinner. Also, there are specials for $21.95, but he said they were small portions and we should order off the entrees.“

“We ordered the signature beef hotpot set, the oyster pancake, a pork claypot, and a soup noodle. The beef cuts and the pork meatballs are unique. They all tasted great and didn't suffer from a dreaded common occurrence where every dish tasted the same, like it's made from one sauce. Service was pretty good too. Price wasn't too bad, $115 before tip for those said items. As far as I know, this is the only place that serve this style of beef hot pot (one reviewer said otherwise). Place is kinda small so i can see waiting maybe an issue, the Parking space is right just for the amount of tables they have.“

“This is one of the places that has been a staple for decades but doesn't get talked about enough. People will rarely recommend this place or think of it when they're looking for a HK Cafe but don't let that deter you from giving this place a try! Solid breakfast deals and all the good stuff you expect. Also the staff are very nice and attentive!“

“Impressive looks from the outside, very trendy and upscale. Inside is quite nice with great vibe and the grand showcase was the bar and TVs with sport. Very nice and big. Plenty of seating and 2 private rooms if you want privacy or big party. The venue has it own parking lot and it has a lot of spaces, plus there is/are street parking nearby with both paid and not pay. Service is friendly and nice but can be slow sometimes since our waitress was covering about 7-8 table with party of 4+. We’re the least of them all, only 3 people. Menu was easy and with plenty of choices from cold to hot dishes, from varies of meats to veggies and seafoods plus desserts. But once you order, it takes awhile for each dish to come…our 1st dish took about 15-18mins then 5-8mins for next dish. For some reason, our beef chow fun took about 30mins to it to arrived. By then, we’re almost done with others…we tasted and have it to go. Also, I asked for chilli sauce to one of the helper, she told that I have to ask our waitress, which was taking order from 3 differ tables. By the time she came by, I requested plus ordered another cocktail, then she went on to take order to another table. Then 6mins later, I got the chilli. Foods wise, not bad at all, the frog legs while delish but doesn’t taste any lemongrass at all. The eggplants are quite unique and quite enjoyable. The chow fun and the sweet & sour pork are good and just nothing special about it. The drinks are the best from my pov. All meal was about $135 w/o tip total. Worth it? Somewhat, but I’m sure there are other dishes will be a delightful. Will come back if we’re in the area to give it another try.“

“I'm from Guangzhou. This is the most authentic place I have ever been. Not most authentic in US but also most authentic when I'm still in China but out of my home time. Me and the friend who introduced me here are literally almost crying when tasting the food that sent us right back home. I have been there three days in a row since discovered it. I have never been so impressed by a restaurant.“

“Great customer service and the duck is 💣“

“Food and service was very good! A good variety of dishes on the menu. The prices weren't bad, and you get a lot of food! I would definitely go here again!“

“The atmosphere is very good, it feels very domestic, and the band performance is also very exciting. The price of bartending is not expensive. I ordered a lot of food. My favorites were the mutton skewers and duck neck, which were delicious. Suitable for chatting and drinking with friends“

“This is such a wonderful Uyghur restaurant! Service is always great, generous portion size, and delicious food. This is the big plate chicken with extra noodle. The noodles are fresh and have a nice texture. I also recommend the samsa (flaky pastry with beef inside!)“

“Came here for the first time on a Saturday afternoon. And ordering was very easy since you do it through a QR code but you can also ask for a menu and order that way as well. Food came within 10 to 15 minutes and everything was very hot and fresh. The meat pies were really hot and filled with yummy juices. The scallion pancakes were very very yummy. I highly recommend getting the cucumbers. Service was decent but don't be expecting conversations from these ladies. They bring you your food and that's about it. I can't wait to come back and the prices are so worth it.“

“The food here is spicy but really tasty, especially the fried chicken. The people and the boss here is friendly.Find a good spot for my whole family because the noodle here is my children’s favorite. Recommend beef soup noodle and the tomato egg noodle for the kids. The noodle is handmaded and fresh!“

“We had a large party and they were able to accommodate us. The food was delicious! The best salt and pepper pork chops and string beans I've had. The steamed flounder was also very good, and so was the whole catfish with garlic sauce. We got 12 or 13 dishes, and these were definitely the faves of the group. It's an older building, but we went for the food, so it didn't bother us. 100% recommend!“

“Food is ok. Pretty good sichuan food but idk my love to sichuan food has decreased. They don’t have many tables so usually need to wait. But you can reserve a seat / preorder the food if party size is larger (or equal to) 6. We agreed on seating outside so the waiting time is not long. 40$ per person counting tips in.“

“I’ve come here many times—it’s one of my favorite restaurants. The beef noodle soup is my go-to, but honestly, it’s hard to pick a favorite because everything is delicious.

Highly recommend the dumplings—they’re handmade, and you can even buy them frozen at a great price. The server reminds me of my aunties, and the food tastes like grandma made it. It’s like a cozy Sunday at mom’s, and she just brought out the menudo.

I also love that the music stays true to the culture. They play Mandarin songs, not some watered-down English playlist. It makes the whole experience feel authentic—like I’ve been invited into someone’s home. I’m always happy here. 🥰“

“Food good. Service good. Ambiance good. However, don't look in the kitchen when walking to the restroom.

Came here on Christmas Day with group of seven. It was my first time and the place was big with many tables and booths. The service was good and friendly. We ordered:
- Chinese Green in Supreme Soup
- Salt Pepper Pork Ribs
- Salted w/ Tofu
- Fried geoduck
- Geoduck veggie mix
- Lobster w/ garlic noodles

My favorite was the salted chicken w/ tofu - perfect savory sauce on rice. The day was going great until the last moment. As I made my way to the restroom, which was not the greatest cleaning, kitchen is open to look when walking down the hallway. Lets just say I am on fence to go back here after seeing that kitchen. While most of us are not surprised since traditional asian restaurant, kitchen could still be better. Now I'm curious whats really salted in my favorite dish...“

“My family used to go here often, but no longer do so I decided to drop in myself for some curry. They serve such a delicious free cup of chicken broth, SO good. I was their only customer and they offered to give me another while I waited for my food. Then I got my chicken curry, it was good! I really hope business picks up for them. Like I said, I was the only customer and there were about three other staff members in there but they were all minding their own business while I ate so I felt relaxed and a bit home-y :)“

“It's old school hole in the wall and I used to eat here 40 years ago. The food is the same... So good. Gai lan with garlic sauce, Chow fun and chicken with black bean sauce. It was so so good just like I remember. When you walk in you can smell the authenticity. Cash only like 40 years ago.“

“This is place is amazing and the food is great“

“Tried this place during a lunch business trip. I ordered the beef with rice noodle bowl, it was very good and super filling. Not too salty at all. We also ordered a beef rice roll, you roll them yourself. The lettuce had some old parts but there was plenty so it's fine. Overall the portions are very reasonable and the beef was good, not much fat. I'd definitely come here again if in the area.“

“If you're into bold flavors and sizzling vibes, MR LAN BBQ is a must-visit spot in Alhambra! A friend raved about their skewers, so we dropped by—and wow, no regrets. The lamb skewers? Juicy, smoky, perfectly seasoned. And that mala noodle soup? Spicy but addictive! Portions are solid, and prices? Great value for the quality. The staff was super attentive, making sure everything was on point. Honestly feels like they’ve got quality control down to a science. Swing by 1277 E Valley Boulevard if you’re in the area—you won’t leave disappointed!“

“Our favorite place to eat when we fly into Los Angeles! A huge menu and everything we tried was tasty. And the portions are huge with very reasonable prices. The menu is big & diverse, containing Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian dishes, as well as fish & chips, steaks, chops, and grilled chicken. YUM!“