100% Chinese food!! Best vegetarian Loi mein.Little expensive but amazing flavor.Highly recommended.
The Hong Shao Tofu is filling, good, and mixes well with the sauces which are good minimal complements per bite. Customer service seems a bit aggressive/confrontational (to me, as a first timer with no familiarity with the menu/products) in the beginning though proves good overall in the end especially with seemingly being SO busy. If you find seating immediately good, though dont expect to find inmediate seating during a busy period. The price of meal options seem decent to me though the prices of drinks (non-alcoholic—I dont drink alcohol) make me feel like asking for a cup of water with a lemon/lime is fair enough. All in all, eating at the Jade Court Cafe is a good-enjoyable time, and a good addition to an overall enjoyable experience at The Huntington.
I got veggie lo mein and ginger creme brulee. The lo mein was the star of the show; the choice of vegetables was solid, and the sauce blended everything together well, though it was a bit sweet. The creme brulee was good, but texturally reminded me of a thicker custard more than creme brulee, and it lacked ginger flavor. The desserts are all pricey, though. Get one entree/noodle dish, and itll be filling enough to give you energy to keep walking around. Overall, though, Id recommend this place, and Ill be coming back on future visits.
Excellent atmosphere. Very friendly service. Food is delicious. Sound of the stream near seating area is lovely.
Upon entering the Jade Court Cafe, I couldnt help but feel a sense of anticipation. The location is stunning - nestled within the Huntington Gardens, surrounded by the lush greenery and calming waters of the Chinese Gardens. Every detail of the garden is intentional and nothing short of breathtaking. However, its the food at the Jade Court Cafe that left me feeling less than inspired.I was disappointed to find that the menu didnt quite live up to the surrounding beauty. As a lover of Asian cuisine, I was excited to try some of the dishes that the cafe had to offer. Sadly, the flavors and execution were a far cry from what I was expecting. The lackluster flavors left me feeling unsatisfied and wishing I had just brought my own lunch instead.Despite the cafes location and ambiance, the food was average at best. The dishes lacked the flavors and intentions that one expects from Asian cuisine. I felt like I was paying more for the location and the view than for the actual food itself.Its a shame that the food at the Jade Court Cafe couldnt quite match up to the incredible surroundings. With so many fantastic Asian restaurants in the 626 area, the Jade Court Cafe doesnt quite make the cut. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an authentic, flavorful, and satisfying Asian meal.However, if youre just looking for a peaceful location to sit and take in the beauty of the Chinese Gardens, the Jade Court Cafe might be worth a visit. Just be sure to manage your expectations when it comes to the food, and maybe bring a snack to munch on just in case.
Everything we ordered was great! But the green beans and ginger crème brûlée were the most memorable!
My wife and I were famished after walking the Huntington grounds for a couple hours so we stopped by here for a quick bite. Its pretty meh but at least its a hot meal, which beats a pre-made sandwich or salad. Staff was friendly and helpful.
All of the food weve tried here has been amazing! The chicken salad is my favorite. The garlic green beans are the best Ive had.
Delicious but very expensive, the tip options started at $20😱 when I paid for my food to go
We enjoyed our food and loved the atmosphere! The service was good too. Noodles were a little greasy but once you stirred it up more, they were delicious. Ill come back again!
Chicken cups, ground chicken, carrots, purple coleslaw, toasted peanuts, crispy rice noodles. its super delicious!
OK food and I would give it a 2 star because it misses half the items listed in the dish. Chow mein had carrots and four small pieces of red pepper, but no onions or bok choy. The steak entree had minimal meat. Possibly two ounces in total, if that. The rice had no onions, perhaps a tablespoon of tiny cubed egg pieces, and one or two ounces of pork. Long wait to order on weekends. Nice staff. I gave it three because it is a great location, and the portion size is not bad.
Beautiful ambience but limited chip options unless you want those weird quinoa kind of stuff.
Great place to eat and pause in the garden. The food is plentiful and the salads were fresh and great.
Very good food!! Surprisingly good for an in-park eatery. Highly recommended.
Great dining option in the garden. Food is delicious. Lots of options and cooked fresh.
Ordered off the peak time but still waited for ages to get our order ready. Be prepared for plan B.
Food is delicious! I recommend checking it out while youre here!
Surprisingly excellent quality and presentation at reasonable prices.
Quality on par with panda xpress, mediocre salty food. Chicken salad was best
Great food and drink. Nice outdoor eating area. Highly recommend
I would give 5 stars if they make the dishes less salty please!
This food was amazing
Great atmosphere! Food was just ok.
Good food but extremely slow
Taste bad…
Total reviews rating 4.2
36 Reviews for Jade Court Cafe 2024:
Review №1
2023-11-25 21:14:06I was surprised that the food was actually pretty decent with authentic ingredients in some of the dishes. Some of the food was definitely spicy and used chili crisp oil. The one downside of that the food wasnt really super hot and somewhat lukewarm when it should have been really hot, especially when you can see real fire from the woks during cooking. The cucumbers in chili oil were probably the highlight.
Review №2
2023-08-09 21:16:27Can’t say this was the greatest food ever, because it wasn’t. The white rice was so hard I couldn’t eat it. The tofu and the green beans were good…everything else was eh (orange chicken, veggie noodles, pork dish). I wouldn’t eat here again to be honest.
Review №3
2023-09-20 20:05:03Food is pretty decent. Fresh, just a bit expensive.. but that is too be expected. Love that there is a waterfall right there by the seating area. Servers were prompt in bring out the food. I wouldnt mind coming again.
Review №4
2023-07-15 21:07:15Food here was surprisingly good, but service was a bit slow. Seating is all outdoors at tables under umbrellas and you can sit in a garden area next to a running brook rather than on the terrace in front of the order area. Of course, you can only eat there if you have purchased admission to the Huntington Gardens.
Review №5
2023-09-05 00:04:33Jade Court Cafe offers some refreshments in a picturesque location. The limited hours are a bit of a drawback and it would be nice if it were open a bit earlier in the day.
Review №6
2023-01-23 02:19:39This place is 1 of 3 places you can eat at The Huntington Botanical Garden. I really enjoy it, the hot tea is served in these authentic black tea kettles. The food was delish, just a little pricey for my taste. I recommend the Char Siu Pork Fried Rice, and Pork Pot Stickers. Give them a try and let me know. I had to mentioned the staff is super friendly
Review №7
2023-08-23 21:46:25Great location. Small place for the number of people wanting food. Food portions are large, can be shared.
Review №8
2023-07-01 19:50:47The orange chicken is okay it’s not the best.HOWEVER the noodles here are so good get them they melt in your mouth I would go back just to come here for the noodles they’re so good.
Review №9
2021-08-17 05:15:11Pleasantly surprised with their fusion Chinese food!!! Their orange chicken with bell peppers are placed on top of fried white noodles. We love their pretty authentic dan dan noodles and string beans. Fried rice is a little bit mushy.4 stars because everything else is just a bit too salty. Pricy too.
Review №10
2023-05-03 09:42:14Dan fan noodles were fantastic and the tea ain’t so bad. Adds to this whole botanic garden situation you probably got talked into.