The questions everyone asks, answered by locals.

"Where's the best X in SGV" gets asked every week and buried in a hundred comments. Here each answer is one card, ranked by votes from people who've actually been. Nominate your pick, vote for the ones you'd stand behind, and the list stays honest.

Start with a craving

Crystal Palace in Monterey Park

Where should I go for dim sum in SGV?

Locals' pick, #1 of 23

Crystal Palace

Mikomi in Alhambra

Where should I eat sushi in SGV?

Locals' pick, #1 of 22

Mikomi

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup at PP Pop

Who has the best beef noodle soup in SGV?

Locals' pick, #1 of 13

PP Pop

Get the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup.

Secret Taco in San Gabriel

Where are the best tacos in SGV?

Locals' pick, #1 of 10

Secret Taco

Who makes the best banh mi in SGV?

Locals' pick, #1 of 7

Banh Mi Hoa Phat

Hui Tou Xiang in San GabrielXi'an Cold Noodles at Good AlleyBeef Noodle Soup at Dai Ho

Where are the best noodles in SGV?

Hand pulled, knife cut, dan dan, biang biang. All of it.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Hui Tou Xiang, Good Alley, Dai Ho, and 58 more.

Hui Tou Xiang in San GabrielKurobuta Pork & Truffle Soup Dumplings at Good AlleyXiao Long Bao at Prince Dumpling

Where are the best dumplings in SGV?

Every style counts here: boiled, pan fried, steamed, soup filled.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Hui Tou Xiang, Good Alley, Prince Dumpling, and 31 more.

Sea Harbour Seafood in RosemeadLongo Seafood in RosemeadSnow Crab Crispy Rice at AYCE Mabu Sushi

Where should I eat seafood in SGV?

Live tanks, Cantonese banquets, and lobster worth the mess.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Sea Harbour Seafood, Longo Seafood, AYCE Mabu Sushi, and 26 more.

Crab in your Hot Pot at HP Hot Pot & BBQUmi Hot Pot & Sushi in City of IndustryHot Pot Fried Rice at Xiao Long Kan

What's the best hot pot in SGV?

From AYCE shabu to Chongqing-style heat. Know what you're signing up for.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: HP Hot Pot & BBQ, Umi Hot Pot & Sushi, Xiao Long Kan, and 16 more.

Jim’s Bakery in Monterey ParkAhgoo’s Kitchen in Temple CityOcean Bo in El Monte

What are the best bakeries in SGV?

Milk bread, egg tarts, croissants, and everything between.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Jim’s Bakery, Ahgoo’s Kitchen, Ocean Bo, and 14 more.

Pho (Plain) at Pho Vit 115Pho Ever in AlhambraPho Dac Biet at Golden Deli

Where's the best pho in SGV?

Judged on broth first. Everything else is negotiable.

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In the running: Pho Vit 115, Pho Ever, Golden Deli, and 9 more.

Where's the best ramen in SGV?

Rich broth, proper noodles, no shortcuts.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

8 spots in the running

Where's the best Korean BBQ in SGV?

You don't have to drive to K-town for good meat.

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6 spots in the running

Half and Half Good Old Time in San GabrielTAWA Gateway in San GabrielIpoh Kopitiam in Alhambra

Where should I get boba in SGV?

The SGV takes its milk tea seriously. So do we.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Half and Half Good Old Time, TAWA Gateway, Ipoh Kopitiam, and 3 more.

Kurobuta Pork & Truffle Soup Dumplings at Good AlleyYuzu Chicken Soup Dumplings at Luscious DumplingsHui Tou Xiang in San Gabriel

Where can I find the best xiao long bao in SGV?

Soup dumplings. Thin skin, real broth inside, no collapsing.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Good Alley, Luscious Dumplings, Hui Tou Xiang, and 2 more.

Who has the best roast duck in SGV?

Crispy skin or Peking style. Either way, get there early.

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4 spots in the running

Where can I find sheng jian bao in SGV?

Pan fried, crispy bottom, soup inside. Harder to find than XLB, worth the hunt.

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1 spot in the running

By cuisine

Peking Duck at Bistro Na’sMochi Cornmeal Pancakes at Yang’s KitchenMapo Tofu at Panda Inn

Where's the best Chinese food in SGV?

The reason SGV is on the map. Every region, every price point.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Bistro Na’s, Yang’s Kitchen, Panda Inn, and 118 more.

Japanese Salad at Hibiki BBQBeef Tongue at YakiyaBone Marrow at Mikiya

Where's the best Japanese food in SGV?

Sushi and ramen have their own lists. This is everything else.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Hibiki BBQ, Yakiya, Mikiya, and 31 more.

Duck (Half Portion) at Pho Vit 115Salmon Belly Rolls at Nem by Summer RollsVietnamese Coffee Flight at Pho Ever

Where's the best Vietnamese food in SGV?

Pho is just the opener. Bun cha, banh xeo, the whole spread.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Pho Vit 115, Nem by Summer Rolls, Pho Ever, and 28 more.

Dduk Mandu Guk  at Sun Nong DanJjajangmyeon at Yong Moon LuThe Square Shopping Center Food Court in Rosemead

Where's the best Korean food in SGV?

Beyond the BBQ tables: stews, banchan, and late-night plates.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Sun Nong Dan, Yong Moon Lu, The Square Shopping Center Food Court, and 24 more.

Beef Noodle Soup at Dai HoPopcorn Chicken at Half and Half Good Old TimeAhgoo’s Kitchen in Temple City

Where's the best Taiwanese food in SGV?

Night-market energy and home-style cooking, minus the flight.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Dai Ho, Half and Half Good Old Time, Ahgoo’s Kitchen, and 16 more.

Carne Asada at Secret TacoTableside Guacamole at Mijares Mexican RestaurantFish Taco at Baja Mar Taco

Where's the best Mexican food in SGV?

Not just tacos. Birria, mariscos, and the plates that deserve more hype.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Secret Taco, Mijares Mexican Restaurant, Baja Mar Taco, and 15 more.

Kin Khao Thai Eatery in MonroviaBangkok Thai Tea at Bangkok Broth HouseNasi Campur at Singkawang Cafe

Where's the best Thai food in SGV?

Ask for the spice level you actually mean.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

In the running: Kin Khao Thai Eatery, Bangkok Broth House, Singkawang Cafe, and 13 more.

Where's the best Sichuan food in SGV?

Real mala. Numbing, spicy, and not toned down.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

10 spots in the running

Where's the best Indian food in SGV?

Curries, kebabs, and dosa without leaving the valley.

No #1 yet. Cast the first vote →

4 spots in the running

Where's the best Filipino food in SGV?

Silog plates, lechon, and bakery runs.

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3 spots in the running

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