Damn we live in the neighborhood and frequent this place - probably done for now. No rice at a Chinese restaurant? No offer to comp for missing items? No refund for items we didn’t receive? This place has gone downhill. Go anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Herman Chang
Let’s go best place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gloria Long
Really enjoyed this place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Arthur Akouris
Excellent food and great customer service experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potstickers
Andalib Maani
It's the best Chinese place within walking distance of USC but it really isn't anything special; many of their dishes are very overpriced for what they are (fried rice) and I don't think they'll improve.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Ryan Sherman
Food was great and tasted really authentic. Parking behind the restaurant is almost non-existant. The guy who took my order was rude and barked at me that my order was not ready when i was trying to make the order. Staff barely spoke English. They were also blaring loud music.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jack Yeung
It's a fast food restaurant that ask for tips. Food overall pretty good except for the shangahai soup dumplings(XLB),
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Ruben Musatov
Jalapeño Beef - Spicy & delicious 🌶️👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liana Ho
The meal was truly delicious. I especially enjoyed the fresh dumplings; they were perfectly prepared. And the noodles were a delightful complement, making for a truly flavorful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Baker Hison
I love Chinese food. You can park on the plaza across the street. it’s free.
⭐ 4/5 – Fast, Filling, and Convenient for USC Students
Northern Cafe offers a quick, satisfying meal near USC. It’s a great choice for anyone in need of a filling bite on the go, but don’t expect it to be a stand-out culinary experience.
🍜 The Decent dumplings and noodles, fresh and filling Portion sizes are large, which makes it a great value for the price Some dishes could benefit from a bit more seasoning, but overall, it’s good for a quick fix 🏡 The Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Small space, usually crowded—not ideal for relaxing, but perfect for a quick bite If you’re in a rush or need something filling, it’s a great option 🛎️ The Service is quick and efficient, but there’s little to no personal interaction You order at the counter and your food arrives fast—perfect if you're in a hurry 💰 The Verdict: A Convenient and Quick Option ✅ Large portions for a good price ✅ Quick service, great for those in a rush ✅ Good dumplings and noodles for a quick meal ❌ Not much variety or flavor depth, dishes could use more seasoning ❌ Limited seating, not a great place to relax and dine in
Would I return? Yes, for a quick, no-fuss meal. It’s not a destination for a special night out, but it works for a filling stop when you're nearby.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Oscar Alvarez
Great food and exellent price. Everything we order was excellent. Really recommend it 10/10
I waited over 15mins and nobody served me at all and I was completely ignored and not to mention the place was almost empty and they have no excuses to not been able to serve a paying customer like this. if this is how you treat a customer on a slow day or night... Expect a bad review.
Damn we live in the neighborhood and frequent this place - probably done for now. No rice at a Chinese restaurant? No offer to comp for missing items? No refund for items we didn’t receive? This place has gone downhill. Go anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Let’s go best place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed this place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Excellent food and great customer service experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potstickers
It's the best Chinese place within walking distance of USC but it really isn't anything special; many of their dishes are very overpriced for what they are (fried rice) and I don't think they'll improve.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Food was great and tasted really authentic. Parking behind the restaurant is almost non-existant. The guy who took my order was rude and barked at me that my order was not ready when i was trying to make the order. Staff barely spoke English. They were also blaring loud music.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
It's a fast food restaurant that ask for tips. Food overall pretty good except for the shangahai soup dumplings(XLB),
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Jalapeño Beef - Spicy & delicious 🌶️👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meal was truly delicious. I especially enjoyed the fresh dumplings; they were perfectly prepared. And the noodles were a delightful complement, making for a truly flavorful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love Chinese food. You can park on the plaza across the street. it’s free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Worst food and it’s expensive. Please do not eat here.
Great food and plenty of dining place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle, Shrimp Fried Rice
⭐ 4/5 – Fast, Filling, and Convenient for USC Students
Northern Cafe offers a quick, satisfying meal near USC. It’s a great choice for anyone in need of a filling bite on the go, but don’t expect it to be a stand-out culinary experience.
🍜 The
Decent dumplings and noodles, fresh and filling
Portion sizes are large, which makes it a great value for the price
Some dishes could benefit from a bit more seasoning, but overall, it’s good for a quick fix
🏡 The Atmosphere: 3.5/5
Small space, usually crowded—not ideal for relaxing, but perfect for a quick bite
If you’re in a rush or need something filling, it’s a great option
🛎️ The
Service is quick and efficient, but there’s little to no personal interaction
You order at the counter and your food arrives fast—perfect if you're in a hurry
💰 The Verdict: A Convenient and Quick Option
✅ Large portions for a good price
✅ Quick service, great for those in a rush
✅ Good dumplings and noodles for a quick meal
❌ Not much variety or flavor depth, dishes could use more seasoning
❌ Limited seating, not a great place to relax and dine in
Would I return? Yes, for a quick, no-fuss meal. It’s not a destination for a special night out, but it works for a filling stop when you're nearby.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food and exellent price. Everything we order was excellent. Really recommend it 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Wontons, Spicy Pork Wontons
I waited over 15mins and nobody served me at all and I was completely ignored and not to mention the place was almost empty and they have no excuses to not been able to serve a paying customer like this. if this is how you treat a customer on a slow day or night... Expect a bad review.
Service: 1
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