Where's the best Chinese food in the SGV?

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Sichuan noodles."

"Hai Di Lao is the hot pot chain known for over-the-top service, attendants who fold your clothes, free manicures while you wait, and noodle-pulling performances at the table."

Order: Pan Fried Dumplings

"Family-run dumpling spot in El Monte serving handmade Henan-style dumplings, fried dumplings, and comforting fried rice in a simple, low key setting."

"Chinese spicy fish specialist for heat lovers."

Order: Chinese Korean BBQ

"A community-suggested Chinese Korean barbecue restaurant in Temple City, inspired by the barbecue traditions of the Korean ethnic community in northeastern China."

"YGF Malatang in Arcadia lets you build your own hot pot. You pick what you want, pay by the pound, and they cook it for you. We go mild, but it still hits hard with spice."

"If you're craving Shanghai-style comfort food, Auntie Qiu Kitchen should be on your list."

Order: Hand-Cut A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Chinese Burger

"A modern Chinese restaurant in Rosemead known for its soup dumplings."

"Vino's Back Alley in Alhambra is a cozy, dimly lit wine bar and pasta spot, the kind of place you go when you want the evening to feel intentional."

"Xin Wang is the kind of SGV hole-in-the-wall where you end up discovering region Chinese food with textures, flavors, and dishes that feel completely different from what you expect…"

"A dim sum spot known for handmade dumplings, fresh-to-order dishes, and affordable Cantonese favorites."

"Moderately priced Chinese noodle spot."

"Chinese spot in Rowland Heights. Seafood."

"San Marino cafe with a modern Chinese and drinks menu."

Order: Handmade Dumplings

"A bare-bones City of Industry shop for handmade dumplings and noodles at an unusually approachable price."

"Yang's Kitchen in Alhambra is one of the more interesting spots in SGV, a modern Chinese restaurant that leans into local ingredients and seasonal menus."

"A small El Monte restaurant serving Indonesian, Chinese, and Thai comfort food that can be surprisingly hard to find elsewhere in SGV."

"Chong Yuen Fong in Alhambra is tiny but don't let that fool you. Their chashu might be the best in all of LA. It's tender, juicy, and packed with flavor."

"HP Hot Pot & BBQ in San Gabriel is one of the better all-you-can-eat spots in the area."

"Late-night Chinese skewer spot with street-food energy and strong garlic-forward dishes."

"Fresh-to-order dim sum in San Gabriel, with standout chicken feet, siu mai, spare ribs, and har gow served in a tiny no-frills dining room."

"Small Chinese spot better suited for takeout and casual meals."

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Potato noodles."

"Uyghur spot in Alhambra. Halal."

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Roast duck."

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Vegetarian."

"Chinese spot in Pasadena. Chinese-American."

"Chinese spot in Pasadena. Chinese."

Order: Beef Bone Biang Biang Noodles

"A budget-friendly Xi'an-style noodle shop in Arcadia's Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, known for biang biang noodles you can order thin, wide, or flat, plus an all-day $10.99-$12.99 s…"

"Min Min Pie House in Alhambra is a small Chinese breakfast spot known for freshly made baos, dumplings, and scallion pancakes."

Order: Hui tou (pan-fried dumplings)

"Hui Tou Xiang makes dumplings by hand. Each one has a thin, crisp skin and a juicy, flavorful filling."

"Prince Dumpling is a good place to begin with the classics. Order a few dumpling varieties for the table, then round out the meal with rice or noodles."

"A longtime Pasadena institution serving Chinese-American and Chinese-inspired dishes."

"Chongqing Special Noodle in San Gabriel lives up to its name with a numbing, spicy sauce made from Sichuan peppercorns."

"Newport Seafood in San Gabriel is a popular Chinese dinner spot and a go-to for date night or group meals."

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Roast meats."

"Chinese spot in Rosemead. Noodles."

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Sichuan."

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Dumplings."

"Chinese spot in Rosemead. Lobster."

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Northwestern Chinese."

"Chinese spot in Pasadena. Dumplings."

Order: Guilin noodle soup

"Qin West Noodle at The Shops at Santa Anita brings Guilin and Chinese noodle bowls into a mall setting, useful for a quick Arcadia meal."

Order: House Special Guilin Rice Noodles

"A community-suggested Hacienda Heights shop specializing in Guilin rice noodles with combinations of crispy pork, beef, pork intestines, tripe, and sour bamboo shoots."

Order: Dried Intestine Noodles

"A small, family-run Sichuan noodle shop in Rowland Heights with beef noodle soup, dan dan noodles, spicy wontons, and customizable heat levels."

"A Northeastern Chinese BBQ spot in San Gabriel with limited seating and wait times, described by the community as authentic."

Order: Singapore-Style Hainan Chicken Rice

"A polished Monterey Park spot for tender Singapore-style Hainan chicken, bright lime cold noodles, and playful dishes like charcoal tofu."

"Yong Moon Lu is a Korean-Chinese spot in Rowland Heights run by a chef with 40+ years of experience, best known for handmade jjajangmyeon noodles and tangsuyuk."

"Delicious Food Corner feels like a classic Hong Kong café. There are several locations around SGV including Monterey Park and San Gabriel."

"Lao Xi Noodle House earned a Bib Gourmand for its Shaanxi classics."

"Chinese skewer spot with rotating grills and a fun group-friendly setup."

"Thumbling in West Covina focuses on high-quality dumplings and noodles. The shrimp fried rice stands out, but you can't skip the dumplings, they're plump and perfectly seasoned."

"Five Five Noodles in Arcadia is a small spot with a big menu. We tried their salted-fish and peanut congee, it's cozy, fragrant, and comforting. The wonton soup is also solid."

"Dim Sum Express in Monterey Park is perfect for a quick, cheap dim sum fix. It's a walk-up window with no seating, so you just order and go."

"Affordable Chiu Chow/Hong Kong style noodle and cafe dishes with strong value."

"Higher-priced dumpling spot with a more polished look."

"Date-night-leaning dumpling spot with a bigger reputation."

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Sichuan."

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Cantonese."

"Chinese spot in Temple City. Noodles."

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Sichuan."

Order: Pork, Shrimp & Chinese Chive Steamed Dumplings

"A welcoming Xi'an noodle kitchen for cool, garlicky liangpi, chewy biang biang noodles, stuffed roujiamo, and handmade dumplings."

Order: Xiangyang Signature Beef Noodle

"An Alhambra spot specializing in Xiangyang-style beef noodles — a spicier, more numbing take on beef noodle soup than the more common Taiwanese style."

"Bistro Na’s offers a different experience from most Chinese restaurants in SGV."

"Lunasia in Alhambra is one of SGV's most popular dim sum spots, and it's easy to see why. The portions are huge, the quality is high, and they even serve dim sum for dinner."

"If you like hot pot but hate being stuck with stuff you don't want, Yin Tang is for you."

"Panda Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena has stuff you won't find in regular Panda Express locations, like the scallion pancake burrito and more."

"Chinese cafe and noodle shop with moderate prices."

"Affordable Chinese hole-in-the-wall."

"Chinese dinner spot with classic banquet-style feel."

"Big-menu Cantonese cafe comfort food."

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Rice plates."

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Cantonese."

"Chinese spot in Monterey Park. Meat pies."

"Chinese spot in Montebello. Vegetarian."

"Chinese spot in Rosemead. Sichuan."

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Sichuan."

Order: Yuzu Chicken Soup Dumplings

"Luscious Dumplings is a family-run northern Chinese dumpling shop on Duarte Rd, the second-generation home of a San Gabriel original that opened in 2001, with Michelin Guide plaque…"

Order: Lamb Pie

"A tiny Dongbei kitchen in Temple City for handmade dumplings, bouncy beef noodles, and an exceptionally juicy lamb pie."

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"A hole-in-the-wall Chinese cafe in San Gabriel that's easy to say yes to — prices lower than most similar spots, a menu with a little bit of everything, and open until 2am."

"TAWA Gateway is the big plaza at Valley Blvd and Del Mar in San Gabriel, the former Focus Plaza and San Gabriel Square, anchored by the 99 Ranch Market that has been there since 19…"

"A Cantonese restaurant known for traditional specialties, salt-baked & Hainanese chicken, and classic Hong Kong-style cooking."

"Xiao Long Kan is a famous hot pot chain in Alhambra that specializes in Chinese hot pot. The interior makes you feel like you're eating in a Chinese palace."

"Chinese hole-in-the-wall."

"Chinese cafe with a broad menu and moderate prices."

"Chinese spot in Rosemead. Peking duck."

"Hong Kong Cafe spot in Monterey Park. Hk cafe."

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Hand-pulled noodles."

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Seafood."

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Cantonese."

"The food court inside The Square, next to GW Supermarket on Garvey."

"If you want all-you-can-eat dim sum with generous portions and premium dishes without spending too much as well as seafood options for dinner, this is your spot."

"HK Macau Bistro in San Gabriel blends flavors from Hong Kong and Macau. You can order beef tomato macaroni soup or soy sauce chow mein."

"Budget-friendly Chinese cafe and lunch-special stop."

"Sunrise Noodle House in Rosemead specializes in Cantonese-style rice noodles and familiar flavors."

Order: Cart Noodles

"Hong Kong style comfort food, customizable cart noodles, and fast breakfasts that make this an easy SGV repeat spot."

"Chinese spot in Alhambra. Beef roll."

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Shanghainese."

"Chinese spot in Rowland Heights. Seafood."

"Chinese spot in Rowland Heights. Seafood."

"Old-school Cantonese banquet hall doing dim sum by day and seafood dinners by night, a classic SGV institution."

Order: Mooncakes

"Kee Wah Bakery is a Hong Kong bakery chain with SGV locations, known for mooncakes, pineapple buns, egg tarts, cookies, and grab-and-go Chinese pastries."

"Crystal Palace offers the classic Cantonese dining experience, where the best meal comes from sharing a little bit of everything."

"If you love skewers, Meet You BBQ in San Gabriel is a spot to try. The skewers are affordable and packed with flavor, but the real standout is the clams with glass noodles."

"Kang Kang Food Court is the kind of place you go to when you want something affordable, filling, and packed with flavor."

"A dim sum destination known for its extensive menu, banquet-style dishes, and shareable specialties."

"Old-school cart dim sum in Monterey Park with fast service, classic Cantonese dishes, and a more traditional feel."

"Affordable Chinese noodle hole-in-the-wall."

Order: Honey BBQ Pork (weekends)

"A busy Rosemead dim sum favorite where oversized classics arrive fresh and hot, and the weekend honey BBQ pork is one of the best values on the menu."

Order: Bashu fish fillet in chili oil

"Fang's Kitchen appeared in the SGV Eats gap sweep and has older Jonathan Gold-era signal for Sichuan dishes, but current operating status needs verification before publishing."

"If you want a spot in SGV with a huge menu and a touch of elegance, Grand Harbor in Temple City might surprise you. You can go for dim sum or dinner."

"Happy Together in El Monte doesn't have the biggest dim sum menu but every dish hits."

"Huge Tree Pastry in Monterey Park specializes in Taiwanese breakfast items like fantuan, soy milk, and dumplings."

"Dumpling Bar in San Marino is a small spot with serious flavor."

"Yunnan Restaurant in Monterey Park is known for sour and spicy flavors. You grab cold deli items think cucumber, pig ear, sliced sour potatoes, spicy tofu and they're delicious."

"If you're looking for value, Fuxing Spring in Monterey Park is tough to beat."

"MJ Valley is the type of neighborhood restaurant people return to when they want a reliable meal."

"Sham Tseng BBQ in Monterey Park is a hole-in-the-wall Chinese BBQ spot known for its roast meats and rice plates."

"Chinese spot in Arcadia. Hand-pulled noodles."

Order: Beef Chinese Hamburger

"Bingz Crispy 'Wich is the chain's first US location, a new counter at Tawa Gateway Plaza in San Gabriel built around the Chinese hamburger: a light, crispy pancake split open and s…"