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Soup in Hacienda Heights

A bowl of soup is the only thing that hits the mark when you need something substantial and warm.

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Chinese restaurant

Small space with five tables feels warm without air conditioning. Beef and tendon soup offers super tender meat and rich, herb-spiced broth. Generous portions and friendly management make it a casual spot for Taiwanese street food lovers.

Beef and tendon come super tender in large portions with bok choy that balances the dark, rich soup. Noodles have the right texture and firmness, and the soup base blends herbs and spices well.

People are saying

"I found the food here shockingly good and delicious."

"The beef noodle soup is delicious with tender beef and tasty noodles."

"I loved the salt and pepper shrimp; it was amazing."

Good to know

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The restaurant has a small dining area with limited seating.

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Takeout is popular, with most customers ordering food to go.

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Parking is available but limited in the small lot out front.

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Chinese restaurant

Cozy Guangzhou-style spot serves authentic Cantonese dishes with a lively vibe perfect for groups. Family-run kitchen offers legendary beef brisket noodle soup with spicy homemade sauce. Large portions like beef offal rice noodles soup provide great value in a space blending new and old.

Beef brisket noodle soup stands out with its homemade spicy sauce and is often called legendary. Beef offal rice noodles soup comes in a huge serving size and offers good value.

People are saying

"I found the authentic Cantonese food here had a great wok hei flavor."

"The beef brisket noodle soup here is legendary."

"I loved the fried garlic chicken wings."

Good to know

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All food is made to order, ensuring freshness and quality.

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The restaurant offers traditional Cantonese cuisine with a variety of menu choices.

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Prices are reasonable, making it an economical dining option.

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Restaurant

Small spot with authentic Northern BBQ and unique homemade liquors offers a lively, cozy vibe. Soups shine with sour and spicy flavors, like the golden beef pot and mala soup. Perfect for casual late-night dining with friends.

Soups here feature a sour and spicy flavor with options like the golden soup fat beef pot that includes meatballs and vegetables. The clam vermicelli offers a great sauce base, while the mala soup delivers lots of flavor and spice.

People are saying

"The mala soup is flavorful and spicy."

"The BBQ skewers here are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor."

"The atmosphere here is so cozy and comfortable."

Good to know

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Little Skewer has live music on Saturday and Sunday nights.

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Reservations are recommended on weekends due to high demand.

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Expect a one-hour wait on Saturday evenings.

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Vietnamese restaurant

Cozy Vietnamese spot serves spicy beef noodles and hearty beef pho in a warm, informal space. Prices stay reasonable, making it perfect for a quick, tasty lunch. Curry soup with big chicken pieces adds variety to the well-curated menu.

Spicy beef noodles soup features rich spice and is consistently good. Curry soup contains big pieces of chicken and carrots, while beef noodle soup feels healthy and hearty.

People are saying

"This lunch spot has unbeatable prices and good food."

"I found the Vietnamese food here to be delicious."

"I found the beef noodle soup to be healthy and really good."

Good to know

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Parking is conveniently available nearby.

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They offer a promotion where ordering two sandwich baguettes earns one free.

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Prices are reasonable, with combos around $9.88.

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Ramen restaurant

Small space with a cozy, old-school Showa vibe offers authentic Japanese ramen. Cream-based and spicy soups like Shin Shin Ramen and unique options like Ten-Shin Ramen stand out. Limited seating and busy times can challenge the air conditioning.

Cream-based soups stand out with rich flavors. Spicy noodle soups like Shin Shin Ramen feature bean curd, oyster, squid, and vegetables. Crab omelet noodle soup called Ten-Shin Ramen offers a unique twist. White soup tonkatsu named Nanchatte and shiyo pork with veggies in Tanmen add variety.

People are saying

"I thought the ramen here tasted like it was brought straight from Japan."

"The seafood broth in the ramen is uniquely flavorful."

"The ramen soup here is packed with noodles and flavorful ingredients."

Good to know

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Foo-Foo Tei is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Arrive 10-15 minutes before opening to avoid long wait times.

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Parking is only available on the street, which can be inconvenient.

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Northeast China style shines with large iron pots and wooden tables creating a cozy vibe. Rich broth and falling apart beef ribs make the soup unforgettable. Private rooms with traditional kang beds offer a warm, family-friendly space.

A big pot lets you pick your soup, meat, and vegetables with rich broth and falling apart beef ribs. Options like seafood dumpling soup and lamb soup stand out, plus wide noodles pair well with the soup.

People are saying

"The iron-stew pot dishes are packed with authentic Northeastern Chinese flavors."

"The sweet and sour pork here is amazing and delicious."

"The soup's beef ribs were so tender and falling apart."

Good to know

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Reservations are required at least a few days in advance for the goose dish, especially on weekends.

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Expect longer wait times during peak hours, particularly on weekends.

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The restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a big pot for choosing soup, meat, and vegetables.

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Hot pot restaurant

Hot pot shines with varied soup bases like curry and house special. Busy yet pleasant atmosphere keeps wait times short. Generous servings include unlimited rice and double meat portions for hearty meals.

Varied soup bases stand out with a strong selection of hot pot options. The soups offer rich flavors and include international influences in the Taiwanese hot pot choices.

People are saying

"The soup bases here have great flavor and variety."

"I found the food here to be delicious and superior."

"I arranged a wonderful, quick dinner with hospitable service."

Good to know

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Expect long wait times during busy hours, especially on weekends.

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There are often available tables with no waiting list during off-peak times.

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Unlimited rice and generous meat portions are available with each order.

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Japanese restaurant

Small, cozy spot with a family-like atmosphere and authentic ramen. Soups shine with rich pork broth and tasty dumplings. Dinner buzzes with a lively energy and steady crowd, all enjoying comfort food at fair prices.

Soups feature rich pork broth and authentic Japanese noodle soups. Dumplings pair well, while miso soup is average and Tonkotsu Ramen has a slightly thinner soup than usual.

People are saying

"I thought the ramen here was delicious."

"The staff here are so friendly and always welcoming."

"I think their Shoyu Ramen soup is the best in Southern California."

Good to know

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Reservations are not accepted; arrive early to avoid long wait times.

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The restaurant is small, so keep your party size to a maximum of four.

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The staff can customize the Spicy Beef Ramen to be non-spicy upon request.

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Japanese restaurant

Sushi bar offers a calm, old school vibe with dim lighting and green vines for privacy. Buddha soup is flavorful and hot, while sushi stays fresh and prices are fair. Cold beer complements the quiet, relaxed atmosphere perfectly.

Soups here vary, but the Buddha soup stands out as flavorful and hot. The miso soup is good, though other soups don't match that quality.

People are saying

"The Japanese food here, especially the sushi, is always so fresh."

"I found the sushi here to be very fresh and delicious."

"I found the sushi here to be pretty good."

Good to know

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Parking is ample and free, making it easy to visit.

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The menu features a wide variety of sushi and other dishes.

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Prices are reasonable for the quality of food offered.

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Japanese restaurant

Enjoy an intimate setting with Japandi vibes and soft wood tones that blend modern and traditional styles. Savor a sophisticated tasting menu featuring A5 wagyu beef and a hidden radish soup palate cleanser. Perfect for quiet, special occasions with fine dining.

A hidden course of radish soup acts as an excellent palate cleanser amid a menu of 7-8 unique tasting courses including soup and dessert.

People are saying

"The service here is so classy, they make you feel right at home."

"The tasting menu's courses were all excellent and impeccably presented."

"The soup here is flavorful and tender."

Good to know

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Reservations are required at least three days in advance due to high demand.

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Expect to pay around $188 per person for the full course menu.

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The dining experience lasts approximately 90 minutes, which may feel short for the number of courses.

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Traditional Chinese decor and soft lighting create a warm, inviting space with clean design. Soups like beef noodle and wonton offer simple flavors with greens, while fish soups provide variety but lack strong taste. Modern ordering via QR code blends tradition with convenience.

Beef noodle soup and wonton soup come with simple flavors and some greens. Fish cake rice ball soup and fish soup with tofu offer different options, but none have strong or special tastes.

People are saying

"This Lunch Spot has uncommon dishes like needle noodles and snails."

"The Modern dishes are unique and delicious, like mom's home cooking."

"The beef noodle soup and wonton soup were delicious."

Good to know

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Reservations are required at least two days in advance.

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Expect long wait times during busy lunch hours.

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Parking is relatively easy to find, but can be a challenge at peak times.

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Chinese restaurant

Cozy spot serves Lanzhou-style noodles with huge portions and tender bone-in shanks in soups. Broth is clean and comforting, perfect for soup lovers. Space is tight but atmosphere feels warm and lively.

Soups feature large bone-in shanks that are tender and flavorful. The beef noodle soup offers a clean, comforting broth with options for different noodles and a huge bowl size.

People are saying

"The northern Chinese food here is so delicious and authentic."

"The handmade noodles here are a generous portion."

"The Lanzhou beef noodle soup was so flavorful and comforting."

Good to know

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The cafe closes at 8:30 PM.

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Prices are reasonable, especially considering the rising cost of eating out.

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Expect a cozy atmosphere with limited space between tables.

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Sushi restaurant

Small, family-run sushi spot offers phenomenally fresh fish and a cozy atmosphere. Miso soup includes chewy seaweed, while udon soup provides a tasty alternative. Limited seating creates an intimate dining experience.

Miso soup comes with meals like bento boxes and has chewy seaweed that can be hard to swallow. Udon soups offer a tasty alternative to miso.

People are saying

"The Japanese food, especially the sushi, is some of the best I've ever had."

"The seafood here is phenomenally fresh, like in Japan."

"The miso soup was delicious with my bento box."

Good to know

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The restaurant is small with limited seating, so arrive early.

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Focus on the sushi menu for the best experience.

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The ordering process is straightforward and user-friendly.

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