40 Best Chinese Restaurants in San Gabriel

“The best Vietnamese Style Lobster and seafood! Always a long queue to be seated. Get here early for best parking and best seating.“

“Superb noodles with great value. The food here is authentic and very tasty. The biang biang noodles are very thick and chewy, and come in a humongous bowl. They have a large selection of different noodles and other dishes. The interior is clean and staff very friendly.“

“I googled "best Chinese in LA" and then this popped up as the #1 place. So we drove - and had a very good meal. However, if you expect the classic Chinese dishes, you will be disappointed. This is Shezuan, "a different animal". So no rice, no sweet-and-sour-this-and-that. So be prepared for very spicy Szechuan food. Noodles. No rice. Try the dumplings, they were delicious. We ordered mild (1 out of 5 spice degrees) and we were burning inside (we had two separate orders of dumplings - but spice grade 1. There is no consistency, so be careful). So if spicy is what you are "in" for, you'll love it. The ambiance is sort of authentic ;-) - the sign on how to use the toilet (outside the restaurant in the alley) says more than words. But then, it was $100 all-in for the four of us only. My advice: I could barely understand the service language. Better check the menu before you go. As we were first-timers, I wanted to share three starters and three mains among the four of us and leave it up to the waitress to make us explore - she did not understand. I asked if they served beer. The answer was "noodles or dumplings". :-)“

“Solid, Taiwanese and Chinese vegetarian and vegan classics. And a wonderful and clean atmosphere too! Love the lunch specials, the service, and the variety. The only downside is that the menu is huge! Too hard to make a decision, but the staff helped share some of their own favorites. They recommended the Taiwanese classics: popcorn basil chicken, lettuce wraps, soup noodles. And I really loved the chicken with orange peel.“

“Food is delicious! If you like spicy can try it. If not, you can order one for non-spicy. Many different choices!“

“REVIEW UPDATED (6/5/25)

At the time of this writing, this restaurant is now fully open in Baldwin Park!! (Second week of opening). I was informed that they are currently trying to get Google to update the address etc.

New address is 1628 Puente Ave, Baldwin Park. Next to Orchid Thai restaurant. They are open until 9 pm everyday as of this writing.

The food is just as good as I remembered it from the original location. Ordered the pork wonton soup, pork dumplings, and their signature juicy pork & crab bun. Very filling, flavorful, and packed full of meat! Prices are reasonable for what you get.

The interior was also very clean, and the staff was friendly as well. It is truly an oasis of real asian food in Baldwin Park, and just as tasty or even better than what you can find at Haven City Market.

Highly recommended to visit for lunch/dinner.

Edit: As of 6/5/25, the staff is back from vacation and the restaurant is now open again from 11 am to 9 pm everyday. :)“

“This place is now owned by a couple who is very nice and honest to customers. They make great chicken deli takeout and chili pepper and garlic paste which I never tasted or even knew both before!

Bouncy chicken skin and flesh and even savory bones... Chicken savory is given back to chicken to the most by pretty simple ingredients which I only tasted salt...

However the specialty Beef rice noodle didn't meet my suppose I'd like to try braised beef rice noodles and zongzi takeout next time“

“We've never done take out here, but literally everything on the dine-in menu is fabulous and cooked perfectly--especially the pipa duck, when they have it. Roast duck is also great. Soy sauce chicken can't be beat anywhere in LA.

Apparently, they'll make anything you want if you call ahead. Lots of big parties on weekend evenings.

Highly recommended.“

“The guy at the front desk was very nice. I ran out of change and looked for it in many stores but couldn't find it. He even gave me change even if I didn't buy anything. His attitude was also very good. I will definitely try it next time!“

“服務好 ，， 價格便宜 ，， 但有些不新鮮了喔！“

“My friend and I had a delicious lunch at Hui Tou Xiang! The leek pancakes and dumplings are all handmade in-house as well as the noodles. We’ll be going back.“

“You think about getting ramen, but you want something healthier? Try rice noodles. LuDingJi will open your world to rice noodle soup. Parking is usually plenty, just go to their underground lot. The restaurant is relatively clean. Food is served pretty instantly, so that's great news for hangry (hungry and angry ?) customers. Servers are polite and friendly too. The only complaint I have is the lighting in this restaurant is kind of dark.To order, it's 3-step to get your bowl of rice noodle goodness:1. Choose your soup base2. Choose your entree3. Choose your carbs, but really just get rice noodles! ?4. -- Side note: please get some add-ons as the dish doesn't come with many things. --Food we ordered:- Tomato soup (8/10): For those who can't eat spice, this is Really REALLY GOOD! It's not too salty, the rice noodle textures were mildly chewy and tasty. I added fatty beef and some vegetables. Overall, the portion given is plenty.- Chili Pumpkin (10/10): A little spice, but this is probably my favorite hands down! The spice has a mild sweet-sour flavor to it. I really enjoyed this.- Shou Zhua Bing (6.5/10): This is basically roti canai with meat. I actually liked the dish. I gave it a low rating because I felt like the meat was cold but I thoroughly enjoyed the roti canai!Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants to try a ramen alternative. ✨?

Parking: Parking is usually plenty, just go to their underground lot.“

“Worth trying. The environment is elegant. The dishes are well arranged, tasty and delicious?

Parking: There are not many parking spaces. The restaurant is tasteful and the parking lot looks unsettling. Such a restaurant is out of tune with its surroundings.“

“As a canto food cafe, this place is solid. Lunch special price starts at $12.99 and comes with iced tea (milk tea or coffee is extra $1.99). The wonton brisket noodles soup got super tender brisket! The curry fishballs were bomb! Love that sauce so much, we packed it to go. Will be back to try other. Dad said the halibut rice was tasty and better than the other Macau place“

“really tasty! My mother and I both think her chicken rack is super delicious and the potato starch is also particularly delicious! The store manager is also very nice and enthusiastic ❤️ This is my first time to eat such delicious chicken rack! Everyone must go and eat“

“Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum! ! ! ! !
Yesterday, my friend brought me to eat it once and I fell in love with it. I can’t wait to come here and try it myself again today.
It’s really delicious. I’m willing to drive a luxury car and live in a mansion just to eat here every day.“

“咖哩牛腩飯 黑椒牛柳炒烏冬 雲吞麵 港式雞絲碗仔翅 火腿雞絲通粉 豬扒 ，等…….等 講之不盡👍👍👍👍“

“The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Every dish had that authentic Sichuan kick—especially the spicy boiled fish and skewers, which were packed with bold flavors. The portions were generous, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients.“

“It’s really a serious Northeastern dish! The service attitude is very good! The key is that the food tastes pretty decent! The portion is not small! It is much simpler than the so-called Northeastern cuisine that pursues various trends nowadays! The old taste of hometown! Will come again!“

“This restaurant is a must-visit for clay pot rice lovers. The rice arrives sizzling with a golden, crispy bottom and perfectly infused flavors. Their Chinese sausage and marinated pork combo is outstanding.

The wait is worth it, as each pot is cooked to order. Pair your meal with their stir-fried veggies and homemade chili sauce for a complete experience. With its cozy atmosphere, generous portions, and attentive service, this spot delivers comfort food at its best.“

“The Northeastern flavor of braised delicacies, my husband and I packed a lot and took them back to the San Francisco Bay Area. I just got home and ate Harbin red sausage and smoked chicken rack. The taste is exactly the same as what is sold in our hometown in Shenyang. Why is it not available in the Bay Area? The red sausage meat is moderately salty and has a light garlic aroma, which is so rare. The same goes for the smoked chicken rack, which is not salty and has a full flavor of five-spice smoke. I'm looking forward to bringing back the pork head meat, because pork head meat is difficult to cook and requires a lot of effort to shave off the hair. I heard that the two owners are both from Shenyang. I hope that a store like this can be opened in Los Angeles for a long time, because the Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles are really bad. If this store opened in the Bay Area, it would kill other stores in a matter of seconds.“

“Awesome tea remedies perfect cooling for the hot summer!!“

“(Translated by Google) Very tasty Vegetables and chicken are very fresh and very clean. There is no superb hair on the chicken skin.(Original)很好吃 蔬菜和鸡肉都很新鲜 又很干净 鸡皮上一根毛都没有超级赞??强推香辣口味 Extra Spicy吃完很过瘾“

“Had an amazing time at this restaurant! The grilled fish was absolutely bursting with flavor—perfectly cooked, soaked in a rich, spicy broth with tons of garlic, peppers, and veggies. We picked the spicy level and it was just the right kick to wake up your taste buds!

Loved the fun presentation on the hot plate, keeping everything warm and bubbling throughout the meal. The little details (like the sesame seeds, jalapeños, and vermicelli noodles) really made it feel authentic and satisfying.

Also tried the crispy silkworm pupae—definitely an adventurous snack, but surprisingly addictive once you get into it!

Cozy vibes, friendly staff, and solid menu. Highly recommend if you’re into bold flavors and something a little different from your usual dinner spot. 💥🐟🌶️“

“有趣的音樂 打眼的綠色 好喝的果肉“

“Seriously, everything is great. Especially loved the fried rice with salty egg yolk, taro and olives; special chicken w/ red scallion in wood pot; French style of filet mignon with red rice. I just had to visit here whenever I come back to LA. Great food. ? ?“

“Drive by Chao's Food the other day and my wife suggested giving it a try. I called and ordered at 1130am, they had lunch special prices for the bento and dishes, I ordered the Singapore Fry Vermicelli, Honey Roast BBQ Pork rice set, Popcorn Chicken, Salt & Pepper Fried Tofu, Garlic Sauce Eggplant and Fish Cutlet w/ house tartar, also ordered 2 drinks (Jasmine Tea and milk tea for 1.75ea). All of these for $67. If it is not for the lunch special prices, I will not think it is worth it. But because of the lunch special, I do think they are worth it. The food is pretty decent and tasty, however, the vermicelli has way too much curry powder, that's why it is so yellowish in the picture. To get the lunch special prices, you do have to call, online will not have those prices. Chao's also serves a family dinner menu that has different types of dishes every night. You can order for 2, 3 or 4 people, and their price is very reasonable, I am definitely going to try them next month.“

“By far the best shau mei around SGV in my opinion. LARGE portions, the 4th item is in a separate bowl, the other XM's just stack it in one box. Flavor is delicious if you like heavy flavors.I see pansies here complaining about 'grease', the only fast Chinese food place I know that's not too greasy is Panda Express. Those pansy low reviews can just go there instead.SG Xiao Mei is going to be my #1 around SGV for now. Hard to beat.“

“This restaurant is too good who love to eat Hong Kong style foods all foods are so delicious. All staff are good customers service nice to dine at this restaurant.

Vegetarian options: You can ask they do have for vegetarian too“

“It’s a very delicious little shop. It’s not big. The tables and chairs are very full. It’s very popular. If you go there at noon, you have to queue for half an hour. Fortunately, it tastes very good. The beef is very fresh and the beef ribs taste great. Highly recommended. The only drawback of Chaoshan Beef Hotpot is that the parking lot is too small and difficult to park. I still give it 5 points overall.“

“The meat cuts are more delicious than pot-wrapped pork, the ground three delicacies, colorful pulled skin, and chicken stewed with mushrooms are all very good. The heat of the dishes is very good and the price is affordable. Friends who like Northeastern cuisine can go to her home. 👍“

“Thank you Phoenix Food for your generous donation to feed the #healthcareworkers at Alhambra Medical Center.“

“Filled with Hong Kong style interior decoration. Impressive! Friendly customer service. Wonderful.
Food quality.... So so. Usually I order Stir fry Beef with flat noodles 乾炒牛河 which represents how's the food quality. Noodles is dried and beef is rough. Kind of disappointed.
Another order of Beef Brisket and potatoes in Curry sauce which few customers around me ordered. Small good. Taste wise, I'll give a B-.
Haven't tried the HK style lemon tea yet. Definitely I will try during the breakfast time in a lower price?.“

“Birthday dinner with the in laws.“

“Delicious! My friend took me here and I had to come back. They have delicious pho and bun bo hue. Their menu is simple and easy to read. Delicious and filling. The service is quality and caring. There is plenty of parking and bathroom available.“

“The taste is very good. Regular customers suggested that the rice bowls are too small. They are all freshly made and taste very good. Nowadays, there are too many pre-made dishes. The store is quite good. With so many bad reviews, I think many of them are discredited by peers. I recommend the lamb chops for 16.99.“

“A pretty solid institution overall! Not exactly sure why there are so many negative reviews. the congee was very tasty (I got the pork rib, congee with clams and razor clams added), did not contain much MSG, which I'm usually pretty sensitive to. not over salted, was great, warming, and healthful meal to have especially when I was recovering from being sick.

The only drawback that I have is that the conjuring was a little watery from my standpoint, would've liked 25 to 30% more rice. However, this may purely be stylistic.

I didn't get the fresh seafood added, but would definitely bring my parents here next time to try it out. A solid institution and I would definitely come back!“

“There is a restaurant here called Pa Pa Walk! Sam the owner and his brother are a few of his employees. They are very nice. There is usually a line out the door. Make sure you sign in on the form hanging outside!Seating: A bit cramped, but its busy.

Parking: Cramped, but there is a lot downstairs. Don't park in Hotel parking.Service: When I am there I ususally get a water pretty quickly. They might not be the best at followup but if you are enjoying your food and DESSERT then you will be fine.Food: They serve Taiwanese foods like shaved ice, boba, slush, teas, coffee, popcorn chicken, stinky tofu, leek bun, coffin bread (with cream soup inside), dumplings, chicken/pork chop rice, sausage rice, fried rice, noodles, and they just recently added hot-pot to their menu. I also like their beef noodle soup!I love their mango shaved ice when it is in season. Their fluff ice is just fabulous!“