Came here yesterday for lunch with a buddy. This is the OG Kim Ky and still the best of all the Trieu Chau noodle spots. The broth actually has flavor and doesn’t need extra condiments like you’d find at other places.
We ordered the Hu Tieu Trieu Chau Thap Cam with flat rice noodle and thin egg noodle. I got mine dry with the broth on the side. We also had a Chinese donut (dau cha quay), which was perfect for dipping. Drinks come with complimentary iced tea.
The food is hands down 5 stars. The satay and pickled chili here take the noodles to the next level. But the ambiance can get pretty loud, the decor is bare bones, and the service is your standard mom and pop style. Parking can also be a bit of a headache since the plaza is so busy.
Overall, I’d rate this 4 stars. The food is amazing and keeps me coming back, but the atmosphere and service bring it down a notch. Still, this is the noodle spot I recommend to friends and family whenever cravings hit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Chun Sang Ma (Tom)
This place is located on garvey inside a shopping plaza called Vikon Center. Plenty of parking in there and there is street parking as well.
Kim Ky is different from kim kee and it's 2 separate restaurants so don't get them mixed up. Both are really similar and both have their signature fish fried fish cakes. They have 3 different locations: one in San Gabriel on San Gabriel Blvd, one in Rosemead on Garvey Ave and one in Westminster.
Make sure you bring CASH because it's cash only! Food is decent! Service is great! Servers are friendly and helpful! Make sure you order their fried fish cakes because it's one of their signature dish.
For the food alone, i would give it a 4 star. Interior is old and not as clean so I would give it a 3.5 but I gave them a 5 because i didn't bring cash and they helped me out. Yes, they can always find ways but its also something they set as rules and they were still friendly and helped me out when I didnt bring cash.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tony Tran
excellent noodle dish number 1 / tasty broth love it! busy noisy activity customers open early 8 am early bird breakfast noodle soup is so good / lunch time can be busy wait time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tommy Le
Have been a long time customer here for over 15 years, as well as my family from the 626. Never had issues until recently. Had asked for takeout boxes to pack our dine-in meals, and requested a condiment container. Waitress brings a very small pre-filled container of chili (2 pieces of chili), and a small empty bag. When we went to add a few more pieces of chili to the bag, she states the store policy and that they will charge for it, didn't offer a second container. Server had a very snappy and rude demeanor during whole process. We didn't know there policy, as we had been long time customers here. We respected the wishes and rules, left it as is. No harm no foul.
However she continued to speak behind our backs in Chinese as if we didn't understand. She minced in some rude and disrespectful things as if we lifted a whole case of chili... then another worker joins in, and doubles down. I get it, mom and pop, asian style resturant culture is unique, but damn... A little situational awareness and basic customer service skills would've went a long way, especially if the food ain't anything to write home about and you stingy with you're condiments.
Food here is decent, they only take cash. The egg noodle seafood soup or wonton soup is what I usually get at these type of noodle houses. The one here is average at best tbh, soup is bland/dull, the meat portions are minimal, wonton meat is overcooked, prices have gotten higher, but due to being local mom and pop, I usually pick this spot. After this experience however, I won't be coming back. I personally prefer Kim Kee over at MPK(better broth and service), and will gladly make that drive then come back here :)
TLDR; Expect some rude customer service. Bring cash. Don't ask for extras. Maybe bring your own napkins too, because they might hound you for using too many. Be ready to navigate through some old chain smoking viet dudes camping the exit and mad dogging you lol.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lan Hoang
I ordered the House Special Crispy fried Noodle. Poor quality of beef. The sauce is very salty, unbearable. Nothing was good. I complained to the waitress who was rude too! Finally she said the owner offered another plate. However the second time, it was bad too!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Teresa Kuo
Will never comeback this place .
The service is terrible
There is lady server Keep watching me while I am trying to pack my leftovers. Maybe she afraid I will walk out without paying, so I go to cashier first and pay my bill. After I pay I go back to my table , that server put all the trash and dirty dishes to my bowl with my leftovers.
I am very pissed .
What is the rush ?
Is there anyone waiting in line ?
No one
Gary Vuong
I being order 2item end of 1 item can believe
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Tina C
The soup was good! I really enjoyed the small noodles- never had that type before. I liked the donut as well (dipping is the best)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Skywatcher C5
The noodles and others were not that great. The style of cooking was not authentic. I won’t be back. There’s only a restroom for the entire premises, waiting in line is a must.
The food is OK.But,service is bad.you need to check your bill carefully, otherwise will spend more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
KIm Huang
Couldn't be more delicious! The braised pork loin is fresh and crispy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jieun Cindy Sim
Be aware. Not many options available. They make you choose whatever they have. The waitresses are so blunt and loud. They talk so loud from all of the corners of the restaurant to each other. I don’t know why there’s so many waitresses when there’s not many customers. They split tips so loud while there’s customers. So unpleasant to dine in. Never coming back even if they have good foods. The foods are not that good either or I couldn’t enjoy it because of the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
ricardo garcia
The shrimp kinki noodlo is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Linh Nguyen
Noodle is great. I ordered Yang Chou fried rice and it's delicious ?
Parking: Noon time is busy. It's a little bit hard to find parking
Came here yesterday for lunch with a buddy. This is the OG Kim Ky and still the best of all the Trieu Chau noodle spots. The broth actually has flavor and doesn’t need extra condiments like you’d find at other places.
We ordered the Hu Tieu Trieu Chau Thap Cam with flat rice noodle and thin egg noodle. I got mine dry with the broth on the side. We also had a Chinese donut (dau cha quay), which was perfect for dipping. Drinks come with complimentary iced tea.
The food is hands down 5 stars. The satay and pickled chili here take the noodles to the next level. But the ambiance can get pretty loud, the decor is bare bones, and the service is your standard mom and pop style. Parking can also be a bit of a headache since the plaza is so busy.
Overall, I’d rate this 4 stars. The food is amazing and keeps me coming back, but the atmosphere and service bring it down a notch. Still, this is the noodle spot I recommend to friends and family whenever cravings hit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place is located on garvey inside a shopping plaza called Vikon Center. Plenty of parking in there and there is street parking as well.
Kim Ky is different from kim kee and it's 2 separate restaurants so don't get them mixed up. Both are really similar and both have their signature fish fried fish cakes. They have 3 different locations: one in San Gabriel on San Gabriel Blvd, one in Rosemead on Garvey Ave and one in Westminster.
Make sure you bring CASH because it's cash only! Food is decent! Service is great! Servers are friendly and helpful! Make sure you order their fried fish cakes because it's one of their signature dish.
For the food alone, i would give it a 4 star. Interior is old and not as clean so I would give it a 3.5 but I gave them a 5 because i didn't bring cash and they helped me out. Yes, they can always find ways but its also something they set as rules and they were still friendly and helped me out when I didnt bring cash.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
excellent noodle dish number 1 / tasty broth love it! busy noisy activity customers open early 8 am early bird breakfast noodle soup is so good / lunch time can be busy wait time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have been a long time customer here for over 15 years, as well as my family from the 626. Never had issues until recently. Had asked for takeout boxes to pack our dine-in meals, and requested a condiment container. Waitress brings a very small pre-filled container of chili (2 pieces of chili), and a small empty bag. When we went to add a few more pieces of chili to the bag, she states the store policy and that they will charge for it, didn't offer a second container. Server had a very snappy and rude demeanor during whole process. We didn't know there policy, as we had been long time customers here. We respected the wishes and rules, left it as is. No harm no foul.
However she continued to speak behind our backs in Chinese as if we didn't understand. She minced in some rude and disrespectful things as if we lifted a whole case of chili... then another worker joins in, and doubles down. I get it, mom and pop, asian style resturant culture is unique, but damn... A little situational awareness and basic customer service skills would've went a long way, especially if the food ain't anything to write home about and you stingy with you're condiments.
Food here is decent, they only take cash. The egg noodle seafood soup or wonton soup is what I usually get at these type of noodle houses. The one here is average at best tbh, soup is bland/dull, the meat portions are minimal, wonton meat is overcooked, prices have gotten higher, but due to being local mom and pop, I usually pick this spot. After this experience however, I won't be coming back. I personally prefer Kim Kee over at MPK(better broth and service), and will gladly make that drive then come back here :)
TLDR; Expect some rude customer service. Bring cash. Don't ask for extras. Maybe bring your own napkins too, because they might hound you for using too many. Be ready to navigate through some old chain smoking viet dudes camping the exit and mad dogging you lol.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I ordered the House Special Crispy fried Noodle. Poor quality of beef. The sauce is very salty, unbearable. Nothing was good. I complained to the waitress who was rude too! Finally she said the owner offered another plate. However the second time, it was bad too!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Will never comeback this place .
The service is terrible
There is lady server Keep watching me while I am trying to pack my leftovers.
Maybe she afraid I will walk out without paying, so I go to cashier first and pay my bill. After I pay I go back to my table , that server put all the trash and dirty dishes to my bowl with my leftovers.
I am very pissed .
What is the rush ?
Is there anyone waiting in line ?
No one
I being order 2item end of 1 item can believe
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
The soup was good! I really enjoyed the small noodles- never had that type before. I liked the donut as well (dipping is the best)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
The noodles and others were not that great. The style of cooking was not authentic. I won’t be back. There’s only a restroom for the entire premises, waiting in line is a must.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Noodle Soup, Soup, Thick Egg Noodle, Beef w Satay Sauce
The shrimp kinki noodlo is delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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The food is OK.But,service is bad.you need to check your bill carefully, otherwise will spend more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Couldn't be more delicious! The braised pork loin is fresh and crispy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Be aware. Not many options available. They make you choose whatever they have. The waitresses are so blunt and loud. They talk so loud from all of the corners of the restaurant to each other. I don’t know why there’s so many waitresses when there’s not many customers. They split tips so loud while there’s customers. So unpleasant to dine in. Never coming back even if they have good foods. The foods are not that good either or I couldn’t enjoy it because of the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
The shrimp kinki noodlo is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Noodle is great. I ordered Yang Chou fried rice and it's delicious ?
Parking: Noon time is busy. It's a little bit hard to find parking
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
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