50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Monterey Park

“Great Dim Sum spot for classic dim sum food and not too long on wait for a table.“

“We had a wonderful family birthday dinner at Duck House! The 3-course Beijing duck was absolutely fantastic, and the combination fried rice and crab soup were delicious too.

Thanks to Catherine and the friendly, attentive staff. The inside dining area had such a warm and cozy atmosphere, which made our celebration even more special.

Highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time for ordering Beijing Duck. We’ll definitely be back!“

“The food is well seasoned, but the skewers are cold on our table. We are disappointed, because the barbecue it’s hot taste is different. After that, my husband and I ordered two skewers of Australian mutton kebabs. These two skewers were hot when they were comed. Was it because of the cheap price that we ate cold skewers?“

“Jin Hai / Beijing Pie House has gotten better over the years. The lamb and leeek meat pies arrived nice and crispy with ample soup inside. The lamb flavor was subtle and clean with a satisfying smattering of yellow leek.

The three ingredient dumplings (leek, pork, shrimp) were supple and balanced. The thick looking wrappers were deceptively supple with a bit of bite and flavor of the fillings sang a song of freshness.

Glad we came back and will put this back in our rotation.“

“Xiao Long Bao - so delicious compare to Dai Tai Fung“

“We enjoyed the food so much! And the portions are so generous. Everything was absolutely great, waiters are super nice and fast. Popcorn chicken was great, the beef rolls are spectacular and the mango drink is very generous and yummy. I really only have good words, this is easily the best Taiwanese restaurant in the area :)“

“If you’re looking for authentic China Tianjin-style Chinese food in Los Angeles, this place is an absolute gem.

Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh and tasted just like the breakfast and street food you would find in Tianjin. The pork and green onion steamed buns were outstanding—soft, fluffy dough with juicy, flavorful filling. At $13 for 8 large buns, the value is amazing.

The savory tofu pudding (doufunao) was rich and comforting, the jianbing (Chinese crepe) was made fresh with the perfect crispy texture, and the red bean pastry was delicious without being overly sweet. We also tried the beef tendon dish, which was tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor.

What impressed me most was how authentic everything tasted. Nothing felt watered down or overly Americanized. Every dish reminded me of the flavors I grew up with in northern China.

Before driving back to the Bay Area, we even bought fresh pork & green onion buns, chive buns, and seafood buns to take home because they were just that good.

Highly recommended for anyone craving genuine Tianjin style cuisine. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Los Angeles!

As someone who has eaten Tianjin food for many years, I truly appreciate the care and authenticity that goes into every dish. It’s not easy to find this level of quality in the U.S. Thank you for bringing a real taste of Tianjin to Los Angeles. We can’t wait to come back!“

“Delicious & tasty food, need a better service.“

“Place specialize in hand pulled noodles and home made dumplings. Very authentic. Recommend the lamb noodles. Just visited again. As delicious as ever. I would love the owners to replace the plasticware with ceramic again. Always weird to eat out plasticware at a restaurant.“

“First time every eating in a restaurant on a styrafoam plate, but it didn't take away from my meal. Tried out their noodles with beef and I found it to be quite tasty with the sauce. Small simple little place, tempted to return for their breakfast and evening specials“

“Pretty solid spot for congee cravings! I still have yet to try the rest of their menu but their food offerings look pretty decent. The restaurant is clean and the owners are pleasant. The only downside is the place is not ideal for bigger parties as there are about only 4 tables inside. We were also lucky to get parking from the front of the restaurant.“

“I enjoyed this place a lot. It was a little bit hard to find at first, as it is located above the supermarket. The server was very friendly, helping me to find a good vegetarian option. The cold sesame noodles were tasty and refreshing, and the price is not bad ($8.99). The dining area is spacious and comfortable.“

“Service was accommodating but communication was difficult as only a few could understand English.
Food is good, may not be to my experience in HK restaurants.
Would come back without hesitation as I hardly cook anymore 😕“

“That was quite a delightful gritty food spot.

#12 Beef stew - the beef stew soup is quite rich in texture. You’ll be so full with 1 serving.

#26 Fujian Shrimp and Pork dry noodle was also quite excellent !“

“The food is excellent and there is a wide variety of dishes“

“I lived in China for 14 years and this is the most authentic Chinese restaurant I have eaten at in Los Angeles. There is a dish at the restaurant called Pídàn qiézǐ （皮蛋茄子）. It's a preserved egg and eggplant combination. Sounds funky, tastes amazing. Don't expect eggs rolls, rangoons, & fortune cookies, but if you want a taste of central China without the air fare and hassle of getting a visa, go to Chef Fu's. 好吃！“

“The food is excellent and there is a wide variety of dishes“

“Yeah!! I still remember being a bit disappointed the first time I went to the Century City location — it just didn’t feel that cute. But this new store has so much atmosphere! Even though the donuts are a bit sweet for me, it’s just really nice sitting here.“

“This is a family owned small restaurant. Don’t be fooled by their business name: “bread food”. They don’t bake any bread. They serve house made noodles, dumplings, and a variety of meat filled streamed buns. They also sell frozen dumplings and plain buns (mantau).

They close at 8pm, be there before 7:15 pm or the chef will come out and show his attitude. The young waitress is polite.

The house made noodles are fresh and dente. Very food. The dumplings come with dip sauce made out with fresh ground garlic, very spicy. Will return and try other items.“

“God the noodles are good. The stuff that's not noodles is not good tho. I got the flat bun stuffed with meat and it was greasy and tasteless. The noodles are crazy chewy and good though. I still think about the noodles from time to time.“

“I ordered the #25 Grilled Pork Chop & Chicken Steak with a Hong Kong-style milk tea. You get to choose pasta or rice on the side. Everything tasted good, and it’s a great deal for what you get. The place was decorated for Halloween, which gave it a fun, festive vibe. Perfect spot for a quick, easy meal.“

“I just came across this place by chance and got interested in ‘rice noodles’ and never had any dish from Guilin before. I was pleasantly surprised to find a gems of cuisine! The owners are super-friendly and especially generous condiment booth much more so than any restaurants I’d seen. Plus the price is super economical. Because of such pleasant personalities and exceptional services of the owner couple, it makes the ambiance so unique and very cozy to dine in. Not to mention the taste of the dish is great! I love the chewy round rice noodles that seems to be hand-made. It reminds me of simple noodles made laboriously I encountered in a remote village in Laos where they called it ‘Khao Pun’ made fro slightly fermented rice that was pounded, steam and pounded again so the texture is soft but chewy. It came in delicious meat sauce. I got pork belly and beef ribs. I was surprised that beef ribs were debone making it very pleasant to eat. This place is a rare find and I’ll be back to try other dishes again“

“12/27/2019 鮮🦐腸粉加🥚 & 菜乾咸排骨瑤柱花生粥. 好吃,😋價錢合理 🤗👍“

“If someone ask me where to go for authentic Chinese food, this place is it, especially if you like spicy food! There are so many cold appetizer dishes that you can pick right behind a glass bar. I have been to many places that have cold dishes, but this place is more tastier! The menu has a good selection too. Price has gone up a bit but I'm happy to pay for the authenticity and real Chinese food! Whenever my family and I are in the area, we always stop by here. Highly recommend this place!“

“I don’t usually stay for dine-in. I always ask my husband to pick up orders for us. We call it grandma’s restaurant— just because we’ve been eating their food ever since my 5-year-old was born.
We store their frozen dumplings in our fridge instead of buying brand name at the Asian grocery.

Spicy wontons, beef noodle soup, lamb and cumin, knife cut noodles, braised eggplant, 3 cup chicken, mapo tofu, salt pepper pork chops, jiajiangmian (our favorite), braised pork belly, dumplings, fish in black bean sauce, tomato and egg, chow fun

Yes that’s my go-to orders. lol Please tell me if there’s something else, I will definitely try it out! Our family is very grateful for their cooking! I just love them!“

“Un lugar muy limpio. Y la comida muy rica. Su personal muy amable .Es un restauran familiar.“

“S [must try / 一定要吃到]

- not a restaurant anymore!!!! you come here to buy shabu shabu meat (best in town)
- you can request fatty or lean for your beef
- I appreciate how they will put ice for you if you live far away
- speak Mandarin and English
- insanely good quality meat with huge tray (highly recommend the 3 lb as its good for party of 4+)
- meat prices changed a lot throughout the year (last time I went it was 30$ for 3 LB beef in 2024 Oct)

TLDR: BUY HOT POT BEEF SLICES HERE. HIGH CP VALUE. VERY WORTH. ORDER 3 LB AND THANK ME LATER.“

“Bigggggg portions! Bring your stomach! We came at a random time and the auntie who works there was there to work! She's immediately recommend the dishes and the add-ons. Despite our language barrier, she quickly took our order and the food came out fast. We ordered their signature rice noodles with medium spicy level, which is perfect. Great place, chill vibe, spacious lounging area.“

“Family run spot, get the tomato and egg noodles. One of the best things I’ve ever eaten. LOADED with garlic and delicious chewy handmade noodles.

Don’t listen to the bad reviews, some of those people take themselves too seriously.“

“Monterey Palace Restaurant is a classic Cantonese dining spot in Monterey Park, especially popular for dim sum and large family meals. The restaurant has a big banquet-style dining room that feels lively and busy, especially during weekend brunch.

I stopped by for dim sum, and the variety was impressive. The shrimp dumplings (har gow) were fresh and delicate, while the Portuguese egg tarts were warm, flaky, and slightly sweet. I also tried the roast duck, which had crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat.

The portions are generous, making it a great place to share dishes with a group. The service can be a little fast-paced when it’s busy, but the food quality makes up for it.

Overall, Monterey Palace is a solid spot for traditional Cantonese food and dim sum in the San Gabriel Valley. If you’re looking for a classic Chinese banquet-style restaurant, it’s definitely worth a visit.“

“9am Monday morning, hoping for fresh choices; 2 items. Siu Mai and egg custard bun total 12.33 including tax:
Price point 9/10 good price point

Siu Mai 9/10
1 order: 4pcs; large portion, good flavor and texture, presentation not the best but the flavor is more important.

Egg custard bun 6/10
1 order: 3 pcs good portion size, flavor and texture, bun was hard , custard was too liquid.“

“The food and services are excellent. We eat here every time we visit!“

“Classic Hong Kong place. Have been going here since high school. It tastes the best when it’s late at night.
The inside hasn’t changed, so it feels like a blast from the past. Feels nostalgic.
There might be language barrier if you don’t speak any Chinese but they are very friendly and helpful.“

“I came in on Tuesday, got the tomato and pork broths.

Both of these were good when I had them with abalone, oysters, and beef for lunch. Their soup tastes rich but a bit too thick IMO.

Interior design was nicely done. Felt like I was back in China.

I need to dock off a star because it's just so expensive.

Would definitely return!“

“Jiu Hao Can Ting is a delightful culinary gem that offers a wonderful blend of authentic flavors and a cozy atmosphere. The menu features a wide array of dishes that showcase traditional recipes with a modern twist, making it a fantastic spot for both adventurous eaters and those looking for comfort food. Overall, Jiu Hao Can Ting exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to return for another memorable meal! Highly recommend!!!!!“

“My mentor (aka former work mom) lives in this area and takes me to these lovely little neighborhood restaurants. Sadly, many have low reviews which I just cannot understand. My mentor is a fantastic cook so she is really picky about eating out.

The squid noodles - simple yet delicious. One of the best stir fried noodles I have ever had. The wok flavor was strong and you can tell the chef knows what he is doing. The squid is cooked just right. Laksa was really good though this is not one of mg favorite dishes to begin with. The lemongrass chicken chop was outstanding. I have no idea how he got so much flavor and kept the chicken juicy but slightly crisp on the outside. The red bean was also excellent!

The service was very good though that doesn't matter to me. The chef has been cooking for decades and it shows. I will definitely be back to try more dishes.“

“Best BBQ I’ve ever had. Owner is nice & in fact is my friend’s mom. Her whole family owns the place & the BBQ tastes like heaven. My friend’s aunt is the cook & the BBQ was so good when I tried it. Thank you to Kexin’s family for giving us free BBQ yesterday. :) Next time, we will dine in your restaurant.“

“This is my favorite Chinese BBQ spot in the entire LA area. I come here every month, and it never disappoints.
The food is very authentic, the menu has a wide variety of options, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The taste speaks for itself—it’s simply delicious.
Highly recommended.“

“I’m from New York and have visited twice now. This place is truly great—generous portions and delicious food. It’s a small shop, but very clean. I really like it. If you’re visiting Monterey Park, give it a try; it’s highly recommended.“

“(Translated by Google) For takeaways from the epidemic, I like lamb skewers and chicken skins. Chicken cartilage is fine. But I don’t know why the beef skewers and pork belly taste a bit sour? ? I don’t know if it’s the sauce(Original)疫情点的外卖，羊肉串和鸡皮很喜欢。 鸡软骨还行。但是不知道为什么牛肉串和猪五花肉吃起来有点酸？？ 不知道是不是酱料的问题“

“This is my new favorite hang out spot for popcorn chicken. The prices are very very good and drinks are decent though. The drinks are very sweet so make sure to adjust the sugar levels. Everybody and their mamas out here so it does get very busy so be patient. They only have 2 workers.“

“The food was delicious really really good. I’ve been here a few times already and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s a small mountain pop shop and the ladies that serve the food really nice. I am not from Asia, but they make me feel like my mama is serving me food.“

“The soup is very delicious and traditional. That’s a nice experience when I am homesick during my long term business trip here.“

“I've been a loyal customer for ten years, from my student days to now starting a family. This place is like an old friend—the taste is always authentic, and the portions are always generous. I've brought many new friends here, and every single one has loved it.“

“Went here yesterday and had a pretty good experience.The BBQ tasted really good and the meat was flavorful.Service was nice and the food came out fresh.The atmosphere was okay, could be a little better,but overall I enjoyed it and would come back again.You guys must try their signature big grilled oysters with garlic,super flavorful and definitely one of the best things on the menu.“

“It’s so nice to see that we have spicy marinated sorts of things available in San Diego now! I’m very impressed by their flavor, it makes me feel like back to China’s night food market. I especially recommend the duck intestines, crawfish, and the bamboo shoots. The sea snail is pretty good as well. They can adjust the spicy level, so you can ask for more spicy if you can handle it. Their location is very nice, it’s inside the new 99 ranch on Balboa Ave. The staff there is friendly and let you try some samples if you are not sure which one to get.“

“U must try their wonderful variety of dishes and the place is clean.“

“We came here because our friends from China thought this is one of the best places for lamb dishes, in particular the lamb scorpion stew/soup (it is basically a pot of lamb’s spine with tofu and veggies and the reason it is called a scorpion is because the spine itself resembles a scorpion). It was a long drive for us just for a dinner in hole in the wall place. While dinning here, I began to enjoy myself very much as the waitress, the patrons and the basic set up truly reminded me of tiny mom and pop places in the alleys of any city in China. In China, people eat lambs during the winter months as lamb is the best way to keep you warm from inside. So, dining here in a cold night, it was pretty special considering that we were 10,000 miles away from Beijing. So, even it was a hole in the wall, I gave a 5-star on the atmosphere because this place looked its right out of an old Chinese movie. As far as the food goes, we had a scorpion pot and a lamb meat pot, both were pretty good, but on a salty side for me (which was actually quite normal for this type of dishes). The lamb meat pot was more tender with tendons and some fat. The scorpion (spine) has a lot of bones (obviously) and the meat was bit more tougher. Most people seemed to enjoy the scorpion more than the meat itself, but I prefer the meat with no bones. We also had the lamb skewers and they were very good and meaty unlike those one you get from a street fair. Finally, we had ordered “mild” for spiciness and it was pretty tame, though some prior reviewers thought “mild” was extremely spicy. I guess the level of spiciness is really very subjective. If you would like to experience a true authentic Chinese street food, then this is a good place to try.

Vegetarian options: This place does make some decent stir-friend veggie dishes, but people come here for the lamb.

Parking: Because of seating in the parking lot, spaces can be hard to find.

Kid-friendliness: Probably not that friendly with tight spaces, loud people and very hot pots cooking on the table.

Wheelchair accessibility: No, it is very tight in here.“