33 Best Chinese Restaurants in Alhambra

“Everything about this dining experience was perfect. I've never had that before, where literally every box is checked...

Every single item we ordered blew our minds with how tasty they were. It was truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

We were traveling from Utah and were in that town accidentally. We wandered in to the closest restaurant nearby and were not at all prepared for how nice this was. Even though we were not looking our best from a long day on the road, we were treated kindly and even had nice conversation with the owner.

This is now on our must list EVERY time we come to California!“

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

“One of the BEST eating experiences I've ever had.
Not only had I never been here before,
But I had never tried Szechuan food.

I'm not local to this area, but my friends one day were raving about this place. We drove over 40 minutes to go here,
And honestly I didn't expect too much,
Just wanted to hang with the boys,
But once I took my first bite-
Wwwaaaaoooooowww. I was SO surprised at how unique and delicious this flavor was.

We ordered a lamb plate, where they served it with toothpicks, I'm uncertain of the name of the dish,
But my goodness. It was one of the best things I've eaten. I love spice, and this was spice in such a unique way that I had never had before. My lips were numb, not in an uncomfortable way, but in a truly exciting way as far as a food experience is.

We also got other plates,
But to me the clear stand out was the lamb dish with the toothpicks.

If this place was any closer,
I'd be paying rent there, eating there like 3 times a week 😂

The staff is friendly and extremely accommodating, attentive, and helpful.

Our dishes came with this lovely tea, and perfectly steamed rice.

It was such a satisfying experience all around that I had to write this review to support their business.

Now, I don't think I'll be able to eat Szechuan food anywhere else and honestly- I am not upset about that.

If you haven't tried this hidden gem,
It's with the trip out to experience it.

Parking is... Horrible honestly, the restaurant faces a busy street,
But even still,
It's absolutely worth going here.

Bring anyone who's like me and hasn't tried Szechuan before,
And they'll be just as happy with their experience as I was.

Look forward to coming back here in the future.“

“I’ve been coming to Savoy Kitchen for a long time, and it’s still one of my go-to spots in the area. We ordered a spread of classics during our last visit, and while the food is still generally good, a few things felt a bit different this time around.

​The Hainan Chicken Rice is what put them on the map. The chicken itself remains incredibly tender and juicy, and the trio of sauces still hits the spot. However, the chicken-to-rice ratio was definitely off on this visit—there was a mountain of rice but a pretty small portion of chicken. More importantly, the rice lacked that incredibly rich, savory chicken broth flavor that used to make Savoy stand out from every other spot. It tasted a bit more muted than before.

​Luckily, the other dishes we tried held up their end of the bargain:

​The Bread: Served fresh and nicely seasoned, though it was on the denser side rather than being light and airy. Still good for snacking on or soaking up extra sauce, just heavier than expected.

​Chicken Pasta: A comforting, simple dish with plenty of tender chicken strips tossed in a light, savory broth.

​BBQ Chicken Pizza: Generously topped with thick slices of chicken, red onions, and plenty of melted cheese.

​Savoy is still a classic, and the meal overall was satisfying. I just really hope they bring back that signature richness to the chicken rice and balance out the portions again!“

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

“Best clay pot rice I’ve had at a restaurant in the USA. Love that you can customize the toppings. Great value and you can make a combo with soup or tea. Rice has an excellent crisp at the bottom, hallmark of a well executed clay pot rice.“

“To be fair, I only gave 3 stars for the food because I had diarrhea after I got home. My wife was ok but she always had a stronger stomach. The food and drinks were actually very good. I like the decor and music and the service was above average. There are ample parking in the back.“

“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.“

“Only got take out so can't comment on the service but my interaction told me it is about what you can expect from most places in SGV. Don't judge this place by its cover. Food is really well made. This is going to be my go to place for dumpling and Beijing pie takeout.“

“Ordered the Bacalli triple...its a meal for 4 on one plate. Huge new york steak, charbroil grilled, great grill markings and charcoall taste, not overwhelming..10/5 The server asked me for the temp for the steak, i asked for medium, got medium. 👌 comes with chicken steak and a huge bone-in pork chop. A big portion of pasta. And veggies. All of it came home in a doggie bag, soooo good can't wait to find tasty ways to use the baccali triple at home. This place is all about quality, and value....the portion sizes will make your haw drop. Mom got the roasted hen with ha nan rice. I thought the roasted chicken was tender and juicy even though it looked dry, it didn't eat dry. The rice was well flavored but the rice was only lukewarm and kinda hard 3/5. Severs were fast and friendly...plus it's got tvs everywhere tuned to sporting events...mom was able to watch her
Beloved Lakers...

We love this place.“

“「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!“

“This place is like many of the Hong Kong style eateries around the San Gabriel and Alhambra area. I enjoy mixing Western and Eastern cuisine so I always enjoy HK style food. Would go again and definitely recommend if you like HK food. Menu was decently large too.“

“es un lugar muy agradable y muy tranquilo“

“1st time at this restaurant and have to say the food was delicious and well made. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful with explaining what comes in their food. There veggie dumplings were amazing aswell as everything else i ordered. Will definitely be going back“

“Came to You to pick up some Northern Chinese breads and wow, we devoured. The beef roll, green onion pancake, and sesame Chinese pancake (which was made fresh to order hence the 25 minute wait) were all so flavorful — I felt like I was back in my Nai Nai’s kitchen! The textures were perfect, especially the green onion pancake with its mochi-like pull. Will definitely be back to try more of their menu!“

“This place is awesome! The service is also 1st class!
We ordered ...
Orange chicken
Beef and broccoli
Fried rice
Noodles
They all tasted delicious!
Will definitely come back again soon.“

“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.“

“Nice little restaurant that serve north eastern style noodle and other food. We got here pretty late on Chinese new year eve. While other places close down, this was still open. To our surprise the food is actually pretty good. Noodle was the perfect amount of flavor, service was friendly. I would also recommend getting the eggplant side dish. Overall a surprisingly good noodle place.“

“We ordered the beef hot pot$68?, it comes with some complimentary beef and vegetables, and we order ordered two additional dishes of beef and a noodle each around ?$14? which is reasonable to me. We also ordered some cold dishes.

The chicken cold dish is good not greasy or oily, the meatball in the beef pot taste good, meat is fresh.

Total cost is 169 before tip, but we still have some dishes didn't even put it in Because we are full. Basically, we could of only spent 130 or less for two dudes.“

“The clay pots are the best I've eaten in San Gabriel valley; like Hong Kong style. Hot crispy rice to soak with hot water (飯蕉). Prices are reason and restaurant is very clean and stylish. I eat here often, very good value.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I’m so happy I got to enjoy such authentic hand-grabbed lamb here. The portions are very generous. I was about to order a few more dishes, but the owner kindly let me know it would be too much, I still want to try more items, definitely be back next time!“

“Great customer service and the duck is 💣“

“This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants, especially when I'm craving a great chicken and rice dish. They make it incredibly well, and what keeps me coming back is the consistency. I've been eating here since high school, and the flavor has remained exactly the same over the years—a rare quality that speaks to how much care they put into their food.

The restaurant has a warm, family-owned atmosphere that makes you feel welcome every time you visit. It's the kind of place that has built a loyal customer base through good food, friendly service, and reliability. If you're looking for a comforting meal with flavors you can count on, this spot is definitely worth a visit.“

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

“Authentic spicy food with some unique dishes, especially the hotpot duck. The spicy level is a little beyond my level but still taste good. The downside/limitation is the sodium level was a little too high even I asked for a low salty level, probably they thought the low salty level might impact the overall flavor. Wait time is a little long but pretty similar with my expectation based on the information from social media channels.“

“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.“

“Sam Woo BBQ in Alhambra has always been one of my favorite spots whenever I'm craving wonton noodles and Cantonese BBQ. While some dishes can be hit or miss, most of the food is consistently good.

We visited on Sunday and ordered the Yang Chow fried rice, a two-item BBQ combination rice platter (roasted duck and roasted pork), sweet and sour pork, and chicken chow mein.

This time, the Yang Chow fried rice was our favorite. It was flavorful and the highlight of the meal. The chicken chow mein, however, was a bit too salty, and the chicken itself tasted bland. The sweet and sour pork was decent and enjoyable. The BBQ combination platter was a little disappointing, as both the roasted duck and roasted pork portions seemed smaller than usual and didn't have much meat.

Even though the restaurant was busy over the weekend, the service was still friendly and attentive, which we really appreciated.“

“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...“

“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!“

“Great Food, Nice ambiance, A lot of Sea foods, more desert, I missed the frog legs and crab legs“

“Kang Kang Food Court has been around for a very long time. Very causal ambiance type of price.
On this visit, I ordered their famous Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Buns ($14.47). I've been eating these since I was in high school. Back then, it was one of the best things I had ever eaten, and the price was about half of what it is now. Even though the price has gone up over the years, the buns still taste just as good, and I still crave them from time to time. They are made to order, so if you're in a hurry, it's a good idea to call ahead. These are not fine dining pork bun with thin dough, but more like home style pork buns.

I also picked up the Baked Pork Moon Cake ($25.40), which is usually available around the Mid-Autumn Festival season. It has a savory pork filling wrapped in a crispy, flaky crust. For people who don't enjoy traditional sweet mooncakes, this is a great alternative.

Another thing I noticed is that they have a large selection of frozen items. I'm already planning my next visit to try the 50-piece Xiao Long Bao package for $23.

During my visit, many customers were ordering the combo specials. The 4-item combo with soup and rice was only $11.83, and the dishes looked surprisingly decent for the price.

Parking is available in the plaza behind the restaurant. The ordering process is simple: go to the register, place your order, pay, and wait for your food.

Overall, Kang Kang remains a reliable spot for classic Shanghai-style comfort food and a nostalgic favorite that has stood the test of time.“