Fennel Bistro clay pot rice

They must have changed ownership and chef. Many items aren't available anymore and what we ordered now was not as good. Eggplant has way too much vinegar and mustard greens wsy too much oyster sauce, too strong. Credit Card system wouldn't work. Service so so. I won't go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

煲仔饭is the best ever in LA. Will absolutely come back very soon. Again and again. It’s so hard to locate one such authentic one. Also they kind and nice people. Family run business that’s what we need it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

My partner absolutely loves claypot rice. The menu had a huge variety of toppings options, which was amazing. I like the sets too, and we picked a dessert for ours. Mushroom claypot rice was very umami and flavorful, and the soy sauce was a perfect touch to the rice. While there wasn't a super crispy bottom or sides to the claypot rice, the taste was a plus, and each rice grain was fluffy and separate. I'd come back to try the other pots. Decor is cute!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Amazing food, as a Google local guide myself I highly recommend this place. Great service with affordable prices, hard to find such great food nowadays.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Modern cooking methods have made clay pot rice available as a lunch option. Instead of waiting over half an hour, you can now get it within 10 minutes—complete with steaming hot Chinese preserved meats and that perfect golden crust at the bottom.
Friendly service and reasonable priced, a great spot for lunch.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

This place is good if you’d like to try clay pot rice. They have a nice selection of items for you to try.

The place is small, seating is pretty much set for 4 people per table with their bench seating. They can bring a chair if you have 5, but you tend to be blocking the walkway. it can be difficult to come with a larger party, but they do also have a bigger outdoor space. Parking is easy.

Service is good, staff is friendly. Limited English, but luckily the menu ordering is on the iPad and you can swap between Chinese and English (though some of the English translations are a bit weird)

We ordered the pork belly appetizer but it wasn’t the normal pork belly you may be thinking of. It was chewy, good spicy powder and dip. Probably wouldn’t order again but it was good.

If you order a clamor dish, it comes with a soup or dessert. We got the black bean sauce short rib and the braised brisket short rib. Both delicious and good amount of protein. Tender meats, and full of flavor. The pork ribs are more savory while the braised brisket is on the sweeter. Portions are definitely more for individual, order multiple if you plan to share. For the price, I think it’s good value and fair. Rice is good, mix it well, I love the crispy rice from the pot.

Desserts were fine, depending on what you prefer. The hot dessert is nice with a touch of sweetness. If you like sweet desserts, get the cold one as it’s more refreshing, lots of fruits and sweetness. I liked both.

We’ll be back again when we’re craving clay pot rice and I’ll try something else next time

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

This was the first time I was able to try this place in this plaza. It is located right next to Starbucks. If you want to eat Clay Pot, this is a really good place to have it. I wish the bowls were bigger for the price that you pay, but it actually also comes with a bowl of soup which is really good. They only have 1 or 2 people working, and just a heads up if you have more then 4 people, plan ahead, because most of the seats are usually for 4 people, unless you want to sit outside in their patio.

The table comes with a bottle of filtered cold water, and they do have high chairs if you have kids. What is nice is that they have packets of napkins at the table, so you wouldn’t have to keep asking for it. We ordered the Crispy Beef Noodle Soup, The Dry Noodles, Unagi, Sweet and Sour Pork Clay Pot, and the Appetizer with cold noodles and chili oil. I didnt get a picture of the menu due to their tablet/ phone ordering service which also makes the experience more convenient.

If you like clay pots and herbal soup, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try! Until next time!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great taste, not too salty, not so sweet, and parking free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork

Filthy, especially the patio area. I don't think they ever clean! All thr glass panes of the establishment are dirty. The cook smokes right outside the front entrance. Server doesn't check on you. Plus, very mediocre food. I don't understand how this place got its high rating. Won't return.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Good clay pot spot if you look for it. They offer free soup or dessert if ordered clay pot rice. Prices here are decent. We ordered House Preserved Meat and Japanese Eel Rice which is pretty good especially having rice scorch. The Nuts Chicken Soup is very good and strong as well. Braised Pork Ear is good, and portions are big. Recommend anyone who wants to have clay pot rice for old school settings.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Japanese Eel Rice Nourishment Soup Dessert

The sales tax was charged @ 10.25% when should be @ 9.5% for zip 91748. The tips % was calculated on the total of (Food + 10.25% tax). There is no tips on sales tax!!
Someone should look into their books.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Yummy food, easy parking, friendly service, and reasonable prices. I live 30 miles away from here and came to Hacienda Heights to visit the Hai Lai Temple, which is a great Buddhist temple to visit. After that, I came here for brunch. I wish this place was within 10 miles of my home because I would come more often. :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Food are very good . The best clay pot rice I had in the US so far.

Bad side - I went in for dinner on a 100F day around 7pm. The AC was not on, at least I don’t felt it was on. Too hot in the restaurant, don’t felt like eating even the food are really good!!
They need to upgrade their AC.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 4

Good food, casual, great location and convenient.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service staff was very considerate to the delivery boy. It was really hard to deliver food in such hot weather?He offered a glass of ice water ⋯⋯??!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5