Yesterday I went to eat here. I called ahead to make a reservation, but the girl who answered the phone had a very poor attitude. She told me they don’t take reservations — if there’s a table available you can sit, and if not, you just have to wait.
After parking and going inside, no one greeted me or showed me to a table. During the meal, there was barely any service from the staff; it was basically self-service the whole time.
I ordered the set meal deal, and the Peking duck included was mostly cold. There were only eight thin pancakes and a very small amount of sauce, which was nowhere near enough. Overall, it was a very bad dining experience. I don’t plan to come back, and I wouldn’t recommend ordering the set meal deal here. It almost feels like if you buy a discounted deal, you don’t deserve good service. The experience was completely different from dining here in the evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ed Tom
Absolutely the most beautiful fine dining Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles! It is very modern in design.. the ambience is very elegant..which is so different from the outside.. located in a mediocre location in a boring small shopping mall. It was a turn off for me and that was why it took me so long to go there. Food was also delicious.. it is more expensive and perhaps that is why is fine dining.. perfect for a special date!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Custommomo
Didn't eat there but the front desk lady was pretty rude. Trying to put my name down while my husband waits for my elderly in laws to walk from parking lot and the lady said everyone has to be here first before they can put my name down. I don't understand why since last time I came they were willing to put my name down without everyone present.
She was also rude and didn't explain. Then turn to the person behind me and asked them how many instead.
1 star for the rude front desk.
Grace Li
so I am very picky about Chinese food. Array 36 gave me a good surprise. When you walk inside, the restaurant feels very modern, elegant, and high class. The interior is beautiful and looks like a place for special dinner or celebration.
But honestly, from the outside, the building looks a little run down and old. It does not match the inside at all. If you just drive by, you may not expect such a nice restaurant inside.
The Peking duck was excellent. They prepare it with fire, which is very impressive. The skin was crispy, the meat was tender, and the flavor was rich but not heavy. It reminded me of high-end restaurants in mainland. The seafood dishes were also fresh and nicely presented.
Service was polite and attentive.
Overall, beautiful interior, excellent duck, and refined Chinese dishes.
Anita Lam
I ordered Set C from their new lunch set menu, priced at $98, which includes eight different dishes. It felt well worth the price for both the quality and portion size. The set could definitely satisfy a group of 4.
The Set C included:
- Truffled hand-pulled chicken - Chili tofu skin salad - Signature roast duck - Fish slices with pickled mustard greens in a golden sour soup - Clear beef rib soup - Dry-fried string beans - Seasonal dessert
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jianwen Lai
Great food, especially the Peking Duck! The service is excellent and the place looks beautiful. Definitely coming back！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Chang
Lunch specials at Array 36 are seriously underrated✨
POV: you ordered the $98 tasting menu for the roast duck… and every dish delivered🦆🔥
Array 36 in San Gabriel is known for their Whole Roasted Duck, but this spread went way beyond. We had Black Truffle Shredded Chicken, Chilled Tofu Skin Salad, Golden Broth Pickled Cabbage Fish Fillet, Clear Soup Beef Short Ribs, Dry-Fried String Beans, Steamed Rice, and a Seasonal Dessert to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manuel Moreno
All around a pleasant place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joann Chen
As I saw another review put it, my experience was quite underwhelming despite the impression this establishment gives off.
I found the shrimp to be quite bland. It was mostly sweet with a touch of tartness. There was a bit of a chalky mouthfeel from the batter. Bistro Na's version of this dish was more enjoyable in my opinion.
The beef was just OK. It wasn't particularly flavorful and worth the price when comparing to other restaurants that make a similar dish.
My family also ordered a vegetable dish, but it came out at the end after we had finished all of our protein. All of the food came out at very staggered times in general despite a decent amount of the tables being empty at the time. There was definitely more attention dedicated to tables who ordered the Peking duck with the performance.
The duck was honestly a bit lackluster; the flavor was good and the skin was definitely very crispy, but overall the bird was not very fragrant or flavorful.
At the end, we had a complimentary green tea pudding dessert, which was pleasant. I believe it was for the restaurant anniversary special, if I remember correctly.
I have to point out that the overhead lighting kept reflecting against the plates and casting a harsh glare in everyone's eyes. I'm not sure if this was just the experience my family had at the table we were seated, but it was definitely an annoying thing to deal with.
I don't think I would eat here again considering the disappointing experience I had with the food coupled with the higher prices.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is very good. The service is also very good. I like their roast duck the most. The cake is very thin. I like it very much. The taste is also super good. 👍
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Xiao Ling
Food is good but nothing to get too excited about, especially for their prices. Premium prices mainly for the culinary presentation and ambience. Had to try though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kat
The food is really authentic and tastes good and the environment is cozy and hotel-like with friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy Lee
Was fascinated by the videos of the flaming duck, so came for a special occasion. Dramatic styling of the building and interior with a digital whale in the entryway add to the anticipation of this upscale Chinese restaurant. It's roomy and dark inside, great for a date. There are private rooms for groups and the tables on the main floor feel somewhat set apart and private. Service is very good, but it felt like they were overwhelmed when we were there. The place was full and I think it was reservations only. They are very strong on the food presentation. Flaming duck three ways, large serving dishes, linens, nice plates, etc. The duck was spectacular and very good. I wouldn't say that it was the best duck that I've had, but it was good. Most unusual was the smoked duck, which had a good but not overpowering smoky flavor. Cubed beef with portobello mushrooms was very tasty and tender. Lobster with garlic vermicelli was pretty good and well cut so that you could easily get to the meat. The scallion thousand layer pancakes were good, as was the crispy shrimp with plum sauce. We had a few more dishes, but nothing noteworthy. The whole black cod was tasty but had a lot of little bones. Parking was decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Crystal Li
They try to brand as a high end restaurant but they definitely not there. The interior construction are so hanging there. Both Bathroom door has damaged hole next to lock that can see through. Decoration behind booth is sharpe cut metal that can but kids hand! 😡 DANGEROUS!
Staff training is bad, we ordered couple clay pot items, the same staff keep picking the empty space next to my 2 year old high chair to drop the items. THERE is a bigger space between 2 adults that we intend to leave it for the server to drop hot food.
Yesterday I went to eat here. I called ahead to make a reservation, but the girl who answered the phone had a very poor attitude. She told me they don’t take reservations — if there’s a table available you can sit, and if not, you just have to wait.
After parking and going inside, no one greeted me or showed me to a table. During the meal, there was barely any service from the staff; it was basically self-service the whole time.
I ordered the set meal deal, and the Peking duck included was mostly cold. There were only eight thin pancakes and a very small amount of sauce, which was nowhere near enough. Overall, it was a very bad dining experience. I don’t plan to come back, and I wouldn’t recommend ordering the set meal deal here. It almost feels like if you buy a discounted deal, you don’t deserve good service. The experience was completely different from dining here in the evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Absolutely the most beautiful fine dining Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles! It is very modern in design.. the ambience is very elegant..which is so different from the outside.. located in a mediocre location in a boring small shopping mall. It was a turn off for me and that was why it took me so long to go there. Food was also delicious.. it is more expensive and perhaps that is why is fine dining.. perfect for a special date!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Didn't eat there but the front desk lady was pretty rude. Trying to put my name down while my husband waits for my elderly in laws to walk from parking lot and the lady said everyone has to be here first before they can put my name down. I don't understand why since last time I came they were willing to put my name down without everyone present.
She was also rude and didn't explain. Then turn to the person behind me and asked them how many instead.
1 star for the rude front desk.
so I am very picky about Chinese food. Array 36 gave me a good surprise. When you walk inside, the restaurant feels very modern, elegant, and high class. The interior is beautiful and looks like a place for special dinner or celebration.
But honestly, from the outside, the building looks a little run down and old. It does not match the inside at all. If you just drive by, you may not expect such a nice restaurant inside.
The Peking duck was excellent. They prepare it with fire, which is very impressive. The skin was crispy, the meat was tender, and the flavor was rich but not heavy. It reminded me of high-end restaurants in mainland. The seafood dishes were also fresh and nicely presented.
Service was polite and attentive.
Overall, beautiful interior, excellent duck, and refined Chinese dishes.
I ordered Set C from their new lunch set menu, priced at $98, which includes eight different dishes. It felt well worth the price for both the quality and portion size. The set could definitely satisfy a group of 4.
The Set C included:
- Truffled hand-pulled chicken
- Chili tofu skin salad
- Signature roast duck
- Fish slices with pickled mustard greens in a golden sour soup
- Clear beef rib soup
- Dry-fried string beans
- Seasonal dessert
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, especially the Peking Duck! The service is excellent and the place looks beautiful. Definitely coming back！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lunch specials at Array 36 are seriously underrated✨
POV: you ordered the $98 tasting menu for the roast duck… and every dish delivered🦆🔥
Array 36 in San Gabriel is known for their Whole Roasted Duck, but this spread went way beyond. We had Black Truffle Shredded Chicken, Chilled Tofu Skin Salad, Golden Broth Pickled Cabbage Fish Fillet, Clear Soup Beef Short Ribs, Dry-Fried String Beans, Steamed Rice, and a Seasonal Dessert to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All around a pleasant place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As I saw another review put it, my experience was quite underwhelming despite the impression this establishment gives off.
I found the shrimp to be quite bland. It was mostly sweet with a touch of tartness. There was a bit of a chalky mouthfeel from the batter. Bistro Na's version of this dish was more enjoyable in my opinion.
The beef was just OK. It wasn't particularly flavorful and worth the price when comparing to other restaurants that make a similar dish.
My family also ordered a vegetable dish, but it came out at the end after we had finished all of our protein. All of the food came out at very staggered times in general despite a decent amount of the tables being empty at the time. There was definitely more attention dedicated to tables who ordered the Peking duck with the performance.
The duck was honestly a bit lackluster; the flavor was good and the skin was definitely very crispy, but overall the bird was not very fragrant or flavorful.
At the end, we had a complimentary green tea pudding dessert, which was pleasant. I believe it was for the restaurant anniversary special, if I remember correctly.
I have to point out that the overhead lighting kept reflecting against the plates and casting a harsh glare in everyone's eyes. I'm not sure if this was just the experience my family had at the table we were seated, but it was definitely an annoying thing to deal with.
I don't think I would eat here again considering the disappointing experience I had with the food coupled with the higher prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Good place for party
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The atmosphere of the restaurant is very good. The service is also very good. I like their roast duck the most. The cake is very thin. I like it very much. The taste is also super good. 👍
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food is good but nothing to get too excited about, especially for their prices. Premium prices mainly for the culinary presentation and ambience. Had to try though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food is really authentic and tastes good and the environment is cozy and hotel-like with friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was fascinated by the videos of the flaming duck, so came for a special occasion. Dramatic styling of the building and interior with a digital whale in the entryway add to the anticipation of this upscale Chinese restaurant. It's roomy and dark inside, great for a date. There are private rooms for groups and the tables on the main floor feel somewhat set apart and private. Service is very good, but it felt like they were overwhelmed when we were there. The place was full and I think it was reservations only. They are very strong on the food presentation. Flaming duck three ways, large serving dishes, linens, nice plates, etc. The duck was spectacular and very good. I wouldn't say that it was the best duck that I've had, but it was good. Most unusual was the smoked duck, which had a good but not overpowering smoky flavor. Cubed beef with portobello mushrooms was very tasty and tender. Lobster with garlic vermicelli was pretty good and well cut so that you could easily get to the meat. The scallion thousand layer pancakes were good, as was the crispy shrimp with plum sauce. We had a few more dishes, but nothing noteworthy. The whole black cod was tasty but had a lot of little bones. Parking was decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
They try to brand as a high end restaurant but they definitely not there. The interior construction are so hanging there. Both Bathroom door has damaged hole next to lock that can see through. Decoration behind booth is sharpe cut metal that can but kids hand! 😡 DANGEROUS!
Staff training is bad, we ordered couple clay pot items, the same staff keep picking the empty space next to my 2 year old high chair to drop the items. THERE is a bigger space between 2 adults that we intend to leave it for the server to drop hot food.
NEVER come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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