The Humble San Gabriel Valley, where just outside of Los Angeles the best collective of asian food in the world exists within a 15 mile radius. Outside of Asian I can’t think of place with as much diversity, flavors, and preservation of different cultures not only collide but thrive. Whether you are craving a mouth-numbing soup from Chengdu, a spicy, deep savory hotpot, and an intimate omakase, the 626 has you covered.
San Gabriel Valley Chinese
Grumble's first Guide: 71 Chinese restaurants across the San Gabriel Valley, ranked by how often people in the community recommended each one. From Cantonese seafood banquets to Sichuan mala, Uyghur hand-pulled noodles to Hong Kong cafes, this is the community's list, not just an algorithm's.
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The list
Henry's Cuisine — Alhambra · Cantonese / Hong Kong · 11 recommendations. Known for: lobster; shrimp fried with dried fish, garlic & chilis; pork knuckle; honey garlic pork chops; garlic pea shoots. 301 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Good Alley — Rosemead · Northern / Shanghainese · 6 recommendations. Known for: beef roll; soup dumplings; wagyu fried rice; hot & sour soup; noodle dishes. 8450 E Valley Blvd #108, Rosemead, CA 91770.
101 Noodle Express — Alhambra · Taiwanese / Northern · 5 recommendations. Known for: beef rolls; pan-fried dumplings; beef & tendon noodle soup. 1408 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Bistro Na's — Temple City · Beijing / Northern (upscale) · 5 recommendations. Known for: Peking duck (order ~1 week ahead); crispy shrimp; Old Beijing smoked duck breast; golden clay pot chicken. 9055 E Las Tunas Dr #105, Temple City, CA 91780.
Chengdu Taste — Alhambra · Sichuan · 5 recommendations. Known for: dan dan noodles; braised pork shank; kung pao chicken; toothpick beef. 828 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803.
Dai Ho Restaurant — Temple City · Taiwanese · 5 recommendations. Known for: beef stew noodle soup; sesame sauce dry noodles; minced meat dry noodle; braised sides; chili oil & pickled greens. 9148 E Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780.
Mama Lu's Dumpling House (501 W Garvey) — Monterey Park · Northern / dumplings · 5 recommendations. Known for: soup dumplings; pan-fried pork buns; beef wraps; French style beef. 501 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Chong Qing Special Noodles — San Gabriel · Sichuan · 4 recommendations. Known for: Chongqing noodles; dan dan noodles; youpo noodles; xiao long bao; pig ear. One commenter reports spice levels toned down for a broader clientele; two others disagree — ask for it mala. 708 E Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Corner Beef Noodle House — El Monte · Taiwanese · 4 recommendations. Known for: beef noodle soup; half meat / half tendon; beef offal noodle combo. 3948 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732.
Ji Rong Peking Duck — Rosemead · Beijing / Northern · 4 recommendations. Known for: Peking duck (reserve when booking); mung bean noodle salad; garlic pea shoots. 8450 E Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770.
Prince Dumpling — Rosemead · Shanghainese / dumplings · 4 recommendations. Known for: xiao long bao; pan-fried dumplings; scallion pancakes; fried fish; fried pork chops. 8801 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770.
Alice's Kitchen — Monterey Park · Hong Kong cafe · 3 recommendations. Known for: XO rice rolls; French toast with peanut butter; fried rice with chicken & salted fish; pineapple buns; baked pork chop rice; family-style set menus (Temple City). 580 E Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755.
Garden Cafe — Alhambra · Hong Kong diner · 3 recommendations. Known for: fish congee with Chinese crullers; baked pork chop; Macau pork chop sandwich; HK iced milk tea. 228 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Ho Kee Cafe — San Gabriel · Cantonese BBQ · 3 recommendations. Known for: roast duck; wonton noodle soup; char siu; stir-fried rice noodles. 533 S Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Mr. Dragon Noodle House — Rosemead · Sichuan / noodles · 3 recommendations. Known for: dan dan noodles (D15); pork potstickers (C4); xiao long bao; stir-fried rice cake. 8526 Valley Blvd #108, Rosemead, CA 91770.
NBC Seafood — Monterey Park · Cantonese dim sum · 3 recommendations. Known for: cart dim sum; siu mai; sticky rice in lotus leaf; fried taro; BBQ pork pastry. 404 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Newport Seafood — San Gabriel · Cantonese seafood · 3 recommendations. Known for: house special lobster; shaky beef; clams with basil; salt & pepper squid; fried sole. 518 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Array 36 — San Gabriel · Shanghainese (upscale) · 2 recommendations. Known for: Peking duck; kao fu; truffle hand-pulled chicken; thousand layer pancake; lunch sets. 5449 Rosemead Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Auntie Qiu Kitchen — Alhambra · Shanghainese · 2 recommendations. Known for: sheng jian bao (pan-fried buns); xiao long bao; crab roe noodles; curry beef bun; black sesame cruller. 16 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Capital Seafood — Monterey Park · Cantonese seafood / dim sum · 2 recommendations. Known for: live crab; lobster noodles; dim sum; BBQ chicken. 755 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine — Alhambra · Uyghur · 2 recommendations. Known for: laghman (hand-pulled noodles); samsa; Uyghur polo; pumpkin manta; tiger salad; honey cake. 742 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803.
Hong Kong Cafe — Monterey Park · Hong Kong diner · 2 recommendations. Known for: beef chow fun with red vinegar; baked pork chop over rice; congee; wonton & beef tendon noodle soup; milk tea. 162 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Little Skewer — Monterey Park · Chinese BBQ / hot pot · 2 recommendations. Known for: lamb & beef skewers; cauliflower and potato spiral skewers; grilled scallops; hot pot. 429 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Longo Seafood — Rosemead · Cantonese seafood / dim sum · 2 recommendations. Known for: dim sum; steak cubes; Peking duck; imperial cold chicken; king crab promos. Large banquet hall, reservations for 6+. 7540 Garvey Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770.
Lu's Garden — San Gabriel · Taiwanese home-style · 2 recommendations. Known for: yam porridge; eggplant; string beans; lu tofu; tofu skin; three-cup chicken; minced green beans. 534 E Valley Blvd #12, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Ruby B.B.Q. Food — South El Monte · Cantonese BBQ · 2 recommendations. Known for: roast pork belly; roast duck; roast duck noodle soup; Chinese broccoli with sausage. 9561 Garvey Ave Ste 1&2, South El Monte, CA 91733.
Savoy Kitchen — Alhambra · Hainanese / Malaysian · 2 recommendations. Known for: Hainan chicken rice; smoked duck pizza; beef curry with tendon. 138 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Shanghai Dumpling House — San Gabriel · Shanghainese · 2 recommendations. Known for: xiao long bao (soft skin, very soupy); spicy XLB (fragrant-hot rather than chili-oil nutty); dan dan noodles; beef noodle soup. 227 W Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Sichuan Impression — Alhambra · Sichuan · 2 recommendations. Known for: toothpick lamb; tea-smoked pork ribs; boiling fish; wontons in chili oil; cold noodles. 235 W Main St Suite B, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Tam's Noodle House — San Gabriel · Cantonese / Hong Kong · 2 recommendations. Known for: cheung fun (shrimp & chive); beef chow fun; braised brisket lo mein; salted egg yolk wings; breakfast combo. 120 N San Gabriel Blvd #J, San Gabriel, CA 91775.
Beijing Tasty House — San Gabriel · Beijing / Northern · 1 recommendation. Known for: Peking duck; king fish head with pancake soak; braised pork; oxtail. 172 Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Bobacraft — Alhambra · Taiwanese cafe · 1 recommendation. Known for: Taiwanese popcorn chicken; wheel cakes; tofu pudding; matcha milk tea. 410 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Boston Lobster — Rosemead · Cantonese seafood · 1 recommendation. Known for: signature lobster; kung pao chicken; walnut shrimp; beef ho fun. 4501 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770.
Chengdu Impression — Arcadia · Sichuan · 1 recommendation. Known for: spicy fried chicken with chili & garlic; wok-fried pork belly; dry pot cauliflower; sliced beef in chili oil. 21 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006.
China Bistro — Rosemead · Chinese (general / Cantonese) · 1 recommendation. Known for: sweet & sour pork; fried tofu; scallop mushroom crispy tofu; lunch specials. 8310 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770.
Dong Ting Xian — San Gabriel · Hunan · 1 recommendation. Known for: stinky tofu with intestines; smashed eggplant with century egg; smoked pork belly with tofu & leek; frog with perilla. 727 E Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Golden Leaf — San Gabriel · Taiwanese street food · 1 recommendation. Known for: oyster vermicelli; pork belly rice ball; fried pork chop; stinky tofu; popcorn chicken; oyster pancake. 717 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Grand Harbor — Temple City · Cantonese dim sum · 1 recommendation. Known for: dim sum (weekday/weekend promo pricing); roast duck; typhoon shelter lobster; garlic king crab. 5733 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780.
Hengzhou Chilli King — San Gabriel · Hunan · 1 recommendation. Known for: sauteed frog; fried bacon with lettuce; pork with taro; fried eggs; water spinach. 500 E Valley Blvd Suite A-B, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Hong Kong Dim Sum House — San Gabriel · Cantonese dim sum · 1 recommendation. Known for: lo mai gai (sticky rice); shrimp rice rolls; garlic spare ribs; baked pineapple custard bun. 827 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Ipoh Kopitiam — Alhambra · Malaysian / Hainanese · 1 recommendation. Known for: Hainan chicken rice; roti canai. 1411 S Garfield Ave #104, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Jin Duck House — San Gabriel · Beijing / Northern · 1 recommendation. Known for: Peking duck banquet; eel over sticky rice; steamed black cod. 1039 E Valley Blvd #B102, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Kang Kang Food Court — Alhambra · Shanghainese (food court) · 1 recommendation. Known for: Shanghai pan-fried buns (sheng jian bao); fried bao is the item to get; Shanghai moon cakes. Express hot-line dishes criticized as greasy. 27 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Kim Kee Noodle Cafe — Monterey Park · Chiu Chow · 1 recommendation. Known for: Chiu Chow noodle soups; flat rice noodle with wonton; pan-fried rice cakes in egg; beef stew noodles. 441 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
KP Town — Alhambra · Cantonese (Kaiping) · 1 recommendation. Known for: claypot rice; made-to-order congee; KP Town crystal dumplings; pan-fried tofu with minced fish; BBQ pork rice. 1328 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.
M Joy Modern Lamb Kitchen — San Gabriel · Xinjiang (halal) · 1 recommendation. Known for: lamb ribs with rice; grilled lamb shank; grilled lamb ribs; salted milk tea; yogurt. 301 W Valley Blvd Ste 109, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Maluji Suanlafen — Rowland Heights · Sichuan / Chongqing · 1 recommendation. Known for: suan la fen (hot & sour vermicelli); deluxe vermicelli; wonton soup; grilled squid. 1330 Fullerton Rd #101, Rowland Heights, CA 91748.
Meet U BBQ — San Gabriel · Chinese BBQ / grilled fish · 1 recommendation. Known for: golden soup grilled fish; lamb skewers; pork neck; beef tongue; cucumber salad; free snack bar. 529 E Valley Blvd #158, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Mountain House — Rowland Heights · Sichuan · 1 recommendation. Known for: swing pork belly; short ribs; pork trotter soup; clam and pork intestine; green peppers with fresh fish. 18888 Labin Ct C101, Rowland Heights, CA 91748.
Mr. Chopsticks — El Monte · Cantonese seafood / BBQ · 1 recommendation. Known for: squab; sweet & sour pork; bitter melon soup; daily lunch specials 11:00am–4:00pm. 10990 Lower Azusa Rd #10, El Monte, CA 91731.
Northern Cafe — Monterey Park · Northern Chinese · 1 recommendation. Known for: cumin lamb noodles; braised lamb with sliced noodles; hand-pulled noodles; beef roll; chili wontons. 128 N Garfield Ave #B, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Ocean Bo Dim Sum Cafe — El Monte · Cantonese dim sum · 1 recommendation. Known for: hundred flower chicken; eight treasure duck; shrimp dumplings; pineapple bun. Same plaza as Corner Beef Noodle House. 3944 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732.
Premier Dessert Art — Monterey Park · Hong Kong dessert · 1 recommendation. Known for: mango pomelo sago; mango pancake; mango rice roll; gui ling gao; ginger soup. 501 W Garvey Ave #107, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Sam Woo B.B.Q. — San Gabriel · Cantonese BBQ · 1 recommendation. Known for: roast duck; beef chow fun; chicken with salted fish fried rice; black pepper filet mignon. 937 E Las Tunas Dr C, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot — San Gabriel · Chongqing hot pot · 1 recommendation. Known for: Chongqing-style mala broth (mild is already strong); sauce and snack bar; fresh ingredients. Not all-you-can-eat. 1530 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Shanghai Yau Fat — Alhambra · Shanghainese · 1 recommendation. Known for: Shanghai pork chops; Shanghai chicken wings. 1721 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803.
Sichuan Spicy Bay — Alhambra · Sichuan · 1 recommendation. Known for: Sichuan classics, described as genuinely hot. Ratings are polarized — some call it the most authentic around, others report real problems. Reserve/preorder for parties of 6+. 1265 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Tasty Choice — San Gabriel · Cantonese / Hong Kong cafe · 1 recommendation. Known for: oxtail with red wine sauce; German pork knuckle; chicken steak with black pepper; baked pork chop rice; beef chow fun; hot milk tea. 200 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Tasty Goody — West Covina · Chinese-American fast food · 1 recommendation. Known for: steam-table plates: orange chicken, chow mein, kung pao chicken, BBQ pork. Recommended as cheap and generous rather than as regional cooking. 349 N Azusa Ave #101, West Covina, CA 91719.
The Bay Cafe — Alhambra · Cantonese / Hong Kong · 1 recommendation. Known for: honey garlic pork chop; all-day lunch specials; 32oz HK lemon tea with refills. 39 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801.
The Bund 8 — San Gabriel · Shanghainese · 1 recommendation. Known for: crab roe tofu; Shanghai fried shrimp; stir-fried rice cakes; smoked fish; drunken chicken. 218 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Traditional Guilin Noodles — Monterey Park · Guangxi / Guilin · 1 recommendation. Known for: house special Guilin noodles (dry or soup, choose spice level); spicy beef noodle. 122 W Garvey Ave Unit C, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Xi'an Foodie — Arcadia · Shaanxi · 1 recommendation. Known for: youpo noodles; yang rou pao mo; big plate chicken with noodles; cumin lamb burger; house soy milk. 56 E Duarte Rd Unit 106, Arcadia, CA 91006.
Xiang Ji — Arcadia · Taiwanese · 1 recommendation. Known for: beef noodle soup; pork intestine noodles; braised combination plate; pork & chive dumplings. 411 E Huntington Dr #101D, Arcadia, CA 91006.
Xinjiang BBQ — Monterey Park · Xinjiang BBQ · 1 recommendation. Known for: lamb & beef skewers; lamb dough drop soup; shredded potatoes; smashed cucumbers. 306 N Garfield Ave A12, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
You Kitchen — Alhambra · Taiwanese / Northern · 1 recommendation. Known for: potstickers; scallion pancakes; dan dan noodles; cucumber salad; sesame pancake; beef roll. 1402 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Yu Fish — San Gabriel · Sichuan / fish · 1 recommendation. Known for: suan cai yu (sauerkraut fish); Sichuan spicy beef soup; fried quail eggs; milk skin yogurt. 534 E Valley Blvd Ste 4-5, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
Yuan's Hotpot — Rosemead · Hot pot · 1 recommendation. Known for: hot pot (multiple broths); sauce and snack bar. 8752 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770.
Yum Long — Monterey Park · Shanghainese / dumplings · 1 recommendation. Known for: xiao long bao; wagyu soup dumplings; house special noodles; dry pot cauliflower. 500 N Atlantic Blvd #127, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Yummy Cuisine (肠粉) — Monterey Park · Cantonese (cheung fun specialist) · 1 recommendation. Known for: rice noodle rolls / cheung fun (add an egg); pork liver congee; salty baked chicken wings. 421 N Atlantic Blvd Unit 108, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
Yunnan Restaurant — San Gabriel · Yunnan · 1 recommendation. Known for: cold appetizer counter (pick 3); crossing-the-bridge rice noodles; potstickers. 937 E Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
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