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Lins Club in Monrovia

4.3 (51) 925 W Duarte Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016, United States

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Restaurant
Sichuan restaurant

Location on the map

Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 626-662-1616

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–10 PM
Thursday:11 AM–10 PM
Friday:11 AM–10 PM
Saturday:11 AM–10 PM
Sunday:11 AM–10 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

51 Reviews for Lins Club 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-17 05:04:38

Food is excellent. Only a couple tables, so takeout is probably preferable, but I will definitely order again. Hot and spicy fish filet and eggplant with garlic were both very good, complex dishes. The jalapeños were a nice touch!

Review №2

2022-08-13 00:33:07

Hidden gem in DuarteOwned and run by the real Szechuan Chef.Credit cards accepted.Parking is easy.Delicious food.Only 3 tables inside.Uber Eats Available.Everything is good but the AC. AC is weak.

Review №3

2023-09-24 01:56:58

I really like the authentic food from here. Its like very homemade and the owners are very friendly. But the place itself is very tiny and very disheveled and messy. Their dry beef pot was awesome. I also tried their stir-fried green beans. It was good. I will try their tea smoked duck and the cold meat appetizer plate as well as their kong pao chicken and hot pepper chicken.

Review №4

2018-10-24 03:25:12

They opened only 2 weeks ago so i didnt mind too much that service was slow, especially only one girl was running the front of the house by herself. the place was a tiny hole in the wall with only 6 tables. the food was not bad. with the reasonable prices and good portion sizes I will be back

Review №5

2022-09-24 16:02:37

Best and most authentic Chinese in Arcadia. Better than Michelin star Chinese restaurant I’ve been to! Family run and local. Literally Cannot beat the price. $35 for two entrees with enough for leftovers and an app

Review №6

2023-08-15 23:54:41

A very small mom and pop restaurant that serves amazing food!! 🥰😍- Hot Pepper Chicken 🐔. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ♥️ Very juicy, spicy, flavorful and delicious! The batter is sooo crispy and perfectly made; perfect thickness and moisture. Very addicting!! 🥵- Spicy Beef Pot 🐮. Not my favorite, but its pretty good! The spice is not numbing, which is a good thing for some people. 💃🏻- Chicken in Sichuan Chili Oil 🐓. YUMMY 🤤 This is a cold appetizer. Flavorful and numbing, another favorite of mine.- Mapo Tofu. Not so impressed with their mapo tofu, very decent 🙈Love this restaurant and I honestly cant wait to go back 🙌🏻 The only downside is that the restaurant is too hot 😂! I wish they turn their ACs on 🥹

Review №7

2023-05-23 13:29:33

A true hole in the wall Chinese restaurant in Arcadia. There is an interesting assortment of dishes on the menu, most of which I am unfamiliar with. I like spicy food and was not disappointed. However, if you dont like your food on the spicy side you have the option of having it prepared milder. I will be going back to try a lot of those dishes which all sounded interesting and I am willing to bet that I will enjoy them. They also have a bustling takeout business.

Review №8

2022-03-25 02:58:08

I used to like this place a lot. But my recent experience was so bad I have a feeling I will not be ordering from them in a long time.I ordered the spicy chicken 辣子雞, despite the portion looks big- it’s mostly just breaded crumbs. The pieces are so small that there’s no meat - I feel I paid $13 for nothing.I also ordered spicy intestine （干鍋肥腸）as this is my to go dish from Lin’s club. I noticed they put a lot of other things such as celery and potato as fillers so there was much less intestine in the dish this time.It’s only been less than two months since my previous order and i’m very surprised how fast their quality deteriorated.

Review №9

2023-06-19 22:18:03

Dont let the small and shabby interior deter you. The food here is great, Lins dishes up fine sechuan food. The cumin beef noodle and sliced pork and potatoes are excellent.

Review №10

2023-03-01 07:10:23

The price of Sichuan maocai is $13.99. Only potatoes broccoli and bean sprouts, all potatoes. Very disappointed！！totally not worth the price. Other noodles are ok.

Review №11

2023-04-25 17:12:39

Most authentic Chinese food I’ve ever tried in Arcadia. The taste is 10/10. The price is 8/10. The dining environment… the space is tight but does it really matter?! If you’re a freaking foodie and struggling constantly with finding good late night munchies, you HAVE TO COME HERE! 🤌🏻

Review №12

2022-08-10 20:16:50

Ordered the cumin dried beef noodle. Freshly made. Flavor and noodle texture are great. Good portion too. Not too spicy.

Review №13

2023-04-04 04:38:46

Great cozy Chinese diner with authentic Sichuan flavors! The hostess is really nice and accommodating, with great recommendations. Prices are definitely reasonable, and the dishes are delicious.

Review №14

2023-08-16 18:55:10

Lin’s Club offers amazing food. I really like their services. Restaurant is small but cozy.

Review №15

2018-12-26 02:58:02

Food taste good.Love the noodle.Need improvement a lot in service and welcoming the guest especially if we can not talk chinese.

Review №16

2022-09-13 19:11:30

Small Chinese restaurant with Szechuan Chef. We usually do takeout unless the place is empty. The food wait time can take a while so plan accordingly.Try the spicy potato pot. Can’t go wrong with any of their spicy dishes. Their stinky tofu is average.

Review №17

2022-09-12 00:04:12

Called in for a take out order. Got to the location and was never greeted. It took them 5 minutes to come out from the back and never asked what my order was. She went back and forth 3 times with some seated customers. When she finally got to the line forming, she decided so speak to the guy behind me who spoke Chinese. He someone got his order before I did. Knowing limited Chinese, he ordered similar items that I did, so what the heck? Youre going to help someone else because they speak Chinese? Ive been waiting and first in line. Wont be coming back.

Review №18

2022-03-14 03:35:36

Lins club was a serendipitous find; a mom and pop eatery with dishes and taste to rival upscale Szechwan restaurants. Dont judge this place by its looks. Their hot pepper chicken, a fried chicken dish mixed with dried chili which is a staple of Szechwan restaurants, was made beautifully with an explosion of spices and flavor. The aroma of the cumin beef noodle and bite of the numbing mala pepper came together to form another beautiful dish as well. The owners really put their heart into these dishes and make them with high quality ingredients. They also have non-spicy dishes for the spice fearing friends. Highly recommend Lins club for some of the best Szechwan food you will find in Arcadia.

Review №19

2022-12-26 04:41:00

Excellent Chinese food. Everything was delicious and servings were generous. The restaurant is tiny and they were doing many takeout orders.

Review №20

2019-09-20 05:54:38

Hidden gem! Highly recommended for spicy Sichuan cuisine! Small but dishes pack a big punch — very spicy to mild depending upon how hot you can withstand. I recommend starting with Cold Plate or Tea Smoked Duck (half) and Chicken in Spicy Sichuan Chili Sauce — all very good! For main dishes, I especially like their Mildly Hot & Spicy Fish Fillet, House Special Beef Noodle and Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs. Be sure to order steam rice to cool off from spicy dishes! We have been here 5 times already and will be back. They have takeout also. Intriguing are their Stinky Tofu and Live Bullfrog — maybe next time.

Review №21

2018-11-28 23:42:39

This small cozy with authentic Szechuan restaurant cook delicious food!!! Deep Fried Stinky Tofu, Twice cooked pork are very yummy. Their variety cold plate and appetizer are very nice, too.Customer service are excellent. I will be back to try something eles.

Review №22

2021-12-25 04:30:54

Worst service ever had.Called the restaurant early ahead to confirm the scheduled order made through Doordash. The restaurant said they didnt receive it yet, BUT would when it is close to the scheduled time. However, the owner still said they didnt receive the order when I called them again before going for the pickup. I contacted the Doordash agent, they called the restaurant twice but were unable to connect with them.I had to drive to the restaurant to show the owner my order details. After I waited there for almost 40 minutes, communicating with the owner and the Doordash agent, the restaurant owner finally remembered they set it as CLOSED on Doordash today. They didnt apologize at all but asked me to go back home to contact Doordash for a refund. They said that it shouldnt be a matter to me since I could get the money back. What a Christmas eve!

Review №23

2020-01-22 05:01:55

Went with two Chinese coworkers. We all had the same verdict... this is some darn good chinese food. We had kung Pao chicken, beef vegetables and a fish soup. The food was supposed to be very Spicy, but it was not overly spicy, and had a good taste. We did work up a sweat though. The place is small, with room for maybe 18 to 20 people max, so if you go at lunch, go early

Review №24

2021-03-21 01:13:28

Picked up some cumin beef, chicken and green pepper noodles, twice cooked pork, and eggplant and brought it to a nearby park. Delicious! 10/10 would dine again. Would be even more stoked if they eliminated the styrofoam!

Review №25

2019-09-08 07:57:04

The food tastes like home cooked meal. There is only one waitress and she works hard and fast and very kind to every customers. Dont underestimate the small size of the restaurant, its a good place to go and enjoy some anthenticity. I am going there again.

Review №26

2019-08-19 04:11:01

Great place! Good portions, very reasonable prices! Small place so cant have large parties (only a few tables) but excellent food.

Review №27

2019-07-28 20:17:17

Delicious! You can even call ahead for takeout!

Review №28

2021-06-24 00:33:13

Finally after 5 years was able to taste my favorite spicy fish fillet. Was spot on really enjoyed it.

Review №29

2019-02-12 03:33:43

Food is extremely spicy the way I like it, unlike a lot of sichuanese places in SGV that tone it down. Very friendly staff.

Review №30

2019-04-29 05:21:15

One the best Chinese restaurant ever. They don’t speak very well English but believe me, the food speaks very well. Prices are $ to $$, recommended

Review №31

2021-12-11 00:48:46

Really convenient yummy Sichuan food 👍👍 support this small local business

Review №32

2018-12-08 07:52:46

I love this cafe, been back 4 times, its open late and the food has a fresh clean taste, love.

Review №33

2021-07-21 20:17:29

The mapo tofu and beef noodle soup is amazing.

Review №34

2022-02-06 01:38:45

3 dishes. All way too salty. Never ordering again.

Review №35

2020-05-09 16:44:04

Been there several time. Nice little place, great food with reasonable price.

Review №36

2019-12-01 17:38:45

They use lots of cumin spice, if you like it that way.

Review №37

2021-11-14 19:59:47

Spicy sauce chicken is my favorite in LA

Review №38

2023-07-26 04:16:06

Good

Review №39

2019-03-09 19:49:13

This place is like a mini pot of gold pure food and staff are very profesional and food very tasty

Review №40

2019-07-15 04:57:58

Great food and service.

Review №41

2020-04-21 03:40:09

Delicious and very authentic

Review №42

2020-08-25 06:19:17

Super tasty

Review №43

2022-02-15 08:04:58

I dont think it is worth writing a review in English about the pork intestine, so I use Chinese.These photos are of two types of noodles, Dachang Noodle Soup and Dachang Mixed Noodles, so to speak, both taste good, but its interesting that none of them are the same. The large intestine noodles are not on the menu. I am a person who does not like noodles, but I have to admit that the large intestine noodles are better than the soup noodles. I would have given 5 stars if it wasnt for the last experience I went there. The last time I went there, the store did not provide dine-in, but there were few customers that time, so I was asked to sit in the store to eat. I also volunteered as an interpreter for the inspection by the Health Bureau. The problem was that the noodles were cold that day, because the store The noodles for the takeaway customers have passed the cold river. The problem is that I sat in the store for a long time before getting the noodles. I actually ate cold noodles. It is very polite to give 4 stars.

Review №44

2023-08-03 02:13:37

To be honest, as a Sichuan cuisine, it was really a failure. The first time I saw a large piece of fat in maocai, it was really inexplicable. Diudiu fat intestines, the rest are bean sprouts and potatoes, and two slices of fish. I don’t know why they taste good. Is it because the threshold here is really low? Then an ant climbed the tree. I feel that they cut corners. It’s not like the ant used to climb the tree. It’s not braised vermicelli, but the kind of vermicelli bought in the supermarket. I think it’s strange. The ants in the minced meat are not called ants climbing the tree, but their service is really good. I can’t speak against my conscience. I have to say that the service is good, and I can’t cover up the failure of Sichuan cuisine. The proprietress is very enthusiastic and considerate. But I really failed after eating two dishes. As a Sichuanese, I have eaten many Sichuan dishes. Eating that piece of fat made me sick to my stomach, and I threw it up.

Review №45

2022-08-10 19:59:04

The shop is not big, but the taste is good. The proprietress is also very nice, so I come here often. If you order takeout during your meal, be sure to call ahead. They are busier at noon.

Review №46

2022-07-29 03:54:13

When I move, the most reluctant part is this store. I always have to eat there once a week! The price is affordable and the portions are generous. The most important thing is that it tastes delicious😋The lady boss is particularly nice!

Review №47

2020-07-17 07:14:54

Ive eaten there three times in a week. The name of this place is not good. Its easy for people to think its Guangzhou cuisine, but its not. They also make a lot of spicy dishes, especially the spicy chicken, which is very delicious. Its like McDonalds. The sweat&sour sauce is more delicious, don’t ask me how I discovered it.

Review №48

2023-12-01 00:18:59

Very delicious food and good price

Review №49

2022-01-25 18:26:42

Pretty good home cooking. Then its authentic and delicious

Review №50

2019-07-07 22:13:10

There are relatively few options for cold cuts and snacks, and you cannot choose independently. Rice does not follow the meal, even worse!

Review №51

2022-09-02 00:33:58

Cheap and delicious! Thats great