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Sam Woo Barbeque in Alhambra

4.2 (199) 514 Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803, United States

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Chinese restaurant
Barbecue restaurant
Cantonese restaurant
Restaurant

Location on the map

Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 626-281-0038

Opening hours

Monday:9 AM–8:50 PM
Tuesday:9 AM–8:50 PM
Wednesday:9 AM–8:50 PM
Thursday:9 AM–8:50 PM
Friday:9 AM–9 PM
Saturday:9 AM–9 PM
Sunday:9 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

199 Reviews for Sam Woo Barbeque 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-24 18:44:37

We are not from around here but my father and I will make an effort to come to this Sam Woo BBQ restaurant once a month. If you come before 11:30am, they have great deals on early luncheon menu. Highly recommend this establishment because the food is so inexpensive and delicious! Fact is, its much cheaper than going to MacDs!

Review №2

2023-06-26 19:08:34

I ordered the roast duck over rice and my girlfriend had the wonton noodle soup with roast duck. This place is CASH ONLY, but outside from that the portions were generous and the food was quite good, especially for the price. I spent maybe $35 here for the TWO of us after tip. Dont expect good service or anything. Had to ask for waters, never refilled or checked in, but you cant expect too much at this $.

Review №3

2023-08-24 13:35:20

They have good roast duck, roast pork belly & barbeque porks. For lunch time, they have lunch specials as well.

Review №4

2023-06-09 01:12:06

Delicious Chinese food with generous portion! I hope they maintain the standard both quantity and quality.Kung Pao chicken was good. Just the right flavor. Mapo Tofu somehow didn’t taste like it. It’s good but just not the typical Mapo Tofu I had from other Sichuan restaurants.Packaging for to-go was not the best for my Kung Pao. It self-destroyed when I arrived at home.

Review №5

2023-03-05 13:43:25

This is a tiny cash only Chinese barbeque restaurant. My family was craving for roast duck but the skin was not crispy. The congee with duck was ok. The chicken/pork barbeque with noodle soup tasted off, like it was old. The pork barbecue was the only satisfying dish.

Review №6

2022-01-19 05:04:57

Freshly made to order and served within minutes. The aroma and the look of each dish made the food even more delicious. They were out of a lot of items but the meal was still wonderful.

Review №7

2020-01-01 07:49:56

We love this place. The place is kind of small, but the quality of food is amazing. Dont forget to try roasted duck, barbecue pork, barbecue chicken liver and gizzards, salty cripsy chicken and pork ear/intestine. I prefer roasted duck in this place is better than the place at Walnut Grove street.

Review №8

2021-10-03 00:05:29

No frills. An honest casual filling meal with prices and flavors that stay true from when I first ate here 30 years ago. Prices are fair and portions are hearty that I drive an hour to eat here.Theres too many gimmicky food places now and I find myself easily picking this place for their BBQ meats and comfort foods. If you want your fancy service and dressed up plating etc, please go eat somewhere else and leave this place be. Some of else dont mind the cozy atmosphere with mostly Cantonese speaking staff, the mahjong tile clock, and unfaultable service.

Review №9

2023-11-03 21:13:29

Good food great prices and large portions

Review №10

2023-11-29 23:31:52

Certainly, an old school Cantonese deli restaurant serving up some popular and traditional Cantonese affairs, including delicious BBQ.

Review №11

2017-02-10 04:24:02

Good Hong Kong style Chinese food. The veggies are great and the dumpling soup hit the spot. The portions are decent sized. One noteable thing is the restroom was clean. Also it is a cash only restaurant, so come prepared.

Review №12

2021-08-06 03:36:50

Food was awesome like always . Willing to drive 90 miles one way just to eat there. Jimmy was our server. He was very attentive and provided great service. Always a pleasure to have lunch or dinner there . I wish they were closer .

Review №13

2023-06-25 14:30:51

Busy, with poor lady answering phones, taking counter orders, being cashier and packing orders. Duck was decent, as was roast pork, but curry brisket was oddly lacking curry flavor. Stick mainly to bbq stuff as that seems to be what they do best.

Review №14

2019-03-11 19:48:54

BOMB DOT COM. If you want to experience authentic chinese/Cantonese cuisine, here is your place! Love the crispy bbq pork and wonton noodle soup. Basically the food youll get if you visit hongkong or china. Great prize as well. They have lunch special which is very reasonable. But do carry cash with you since its a cash only restaurant.

Review №15

2023-10-31 06:41:46

VERY STINGY BOSS on spicy chilli sauce. She will grumble and complain about chilli????? OMG very lousy way of doing business. an egg is $0.50? soup with nothing in it is $1?

Review №16

2023-02-04 20:11:29

Best food and very reasonable priceStay with during last 2 years the best place to eat and takeouts

Review №17

2023-11-04 19:51:56

Very dirty place, with terrible staff, complete unsanitary conditions

Review №18

2023-08-29 21:17:44

Love to eat duck ask for it for warm you’ll be glad you get a whole warm duck the best tasting duck. I travel from far you to get some delicious tasting duck and crispy chaomein.

Review №19

2018-05-08 15:11:46

There are 2 areas, take out and restaurant. The takeout area reminds me of HK although theres this weird unclean smell in that area which turned my sister off. Ive gotten pork bbq at the takeout area in the past though and it was excellent. Service was great in the restaurant area. Food was good except for the roast pork. Skin was too tough and meat seemed old. Other than that, not a bad experience.

Review №20

2023-12-04 04:09:52

It all depends on how they prepare your food, sometimes it is good, and sometimes it is okay.

Review №21

2018-01-19 19:10:24

Im crazy about this place so authentic, delicious and great portions and prices. We got so much food, a plate of eggplants, duck and chicken over rice and duck and pork over rice all for like $26 something. Oh and complimentary pot of tea.

Review №22

2019-04-12 05:28:59

A great place for Chinese Restaurant if you dont mind the ambient and just want good food! Its basically a hole in the wall! Its always busy. However, if you have to wait to be seated, its a very short wait because people go there to eat - No must no fuss if you know what I mean...lol... pretty much everything taste good here! You get a lot and the price is much lower than elsewhere. There are different chains of Sam Woo restaurants. However, Ive gone to several different ones in the past, but the taste is much better at this location. The other locations have better setups but for me I cant eat or taste ambient. I want to enjoy my food... Thats why I would drive over 100 miles to come to this restaurant! I think that says a lot! Here I highly recommend Beef Chowfun, Shrimp Chow Me (either crispy or dry, they are both good. Just prepared in different style. The CRISPY style- The noodles are pan fried to a crisp like a nest and then shrimp and bok choi (Chinese vegetable) stir fry with white sauce are poured into the noodle nest. The DRY style - The noodles are soft and stir fry with shrimps, green onion, brown onions, and soy sauce.) The wonton noodle soup is very inexpensive here! Its $3.99 or $4.99 for a huge bowl, which is enough for individual meal! Sorry I cant remember the exact price. I actual remembered it at $2.99 but didnt want to say it because its been awhile since Ive ordered it a year ago...lol... youll have to see for yourself. Oh, forgot to say that the wontons are filled with shrimps, which is hard to find nowadays to find to good food for such inexpensive pricing!Updated as 4/11/2019 - I just went there to pick up a to go as I was in town and was surprised to see that the prices on the menu were raised by $2 - $3! Wow! Personally I think that is just too high to stay competitive with the other restaurants in the area, especially if it is lacking in ambiance. The food do taste great but I personally cant say I will be dinning here at the new menu prices though. I had left my old review up, but please DISREGARD ANY REFERENCES TO GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR $$!!!

Review №23

2023-10-12 01:44:32

The duck is delicious, curry beef, crispy noodle with chicken and bokchoy, young chow fried rice. 😋

Review №24

2023-05-16 17:06:27

Looking for cheap authentic Chinese food? This is the place. Delicious BBQ pork and roast duck. The food is just as good as any Hong Kong Street stall food. Service is good . You will get what you need but the waiters are not going to come around every 5 mins to see if you need anything else. Just order, enjoy the food, pay your bill.

Review №25

2020-01-22 04:58:38

Delicious food!! Go expecting good food and tea only. Service is ehh but we were there for the food.

Review №26

2018-08-19 06:21:30

Been coming here since I was a kid. Love the food here just bummed they got a B rating. Its a very small size restaurant (hole in the wall type) with their togo section which is usually busy. I had one of their rice dishes I believe it was number 128 on the menue. Service was expedient.Id give them more stars for the rating, however 3 is appropriate.

Review №27

2023-04-27 02:00:39

The food is so good here!

Review №28

2021-11-26 14:14:06

Like most Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant, youre not there for the service, youre therr to buy the product and leave. Youll get a good and an inexpensive product, fast. during the Thanksgiving, the line was long, but it moved quickly

Review №29

2023-11-13 04:13:49

Food has improved in quality and taste but service can stand improvement.

Review №30

2023-03-25 20:50:36

This was my OG stopping grounds. My ever first time trying Crispy Noodles. Once I tried it when I was a like kid, I was hooked. This dish is like Mc Donald’s too little kids. So delicious. It has the perfect combination of crispy and sauce with toppings combination. Crispy Noodles and the other dishes you see are very traditional Chinese dishes. So you can’t go wrong coming here. These dishes are my go-to but I’m sure all their other dishes are top notch. Go try it yourself and you won’t be disappointed. FYI: Cash only

Review №31

2023-09-10 03:50:59

One of the last few great places in the area. They also have roasted pig head a limited daily item.

Review №32

2023-08-13 20:37:29

The food is absolutely outrageous but the environment is very small, recommended takeout

Review №33

2021-09-15 21:48:27

$13 for a take out BBQ pork rice (12.30 tax included) Not delivered, went there to order and cash + carry. Sticker shocked.

Review №34

2022-11-18 23:06:50

I have to say Ive been coming to this restaurant for about 20 years. Normally the service is pretty good but this last time the waiter was hard to understand. I wasnt able to get him to understand what I wanted and so I didnt get what I wanted to order. It could have been partially his age and partially his mask. In any case I have now started to go to the other place on Las Tunas in Temple City. Better parking, younger staff. Same good food. Oh, one other thing. Gone are the days when Chinese food was inexpensive.

Review №35

2017-07-15 02:20:00

Best roasted duck, fried rice, crispy noodles and dip fried chicken ever

Review №36

2020-06-12 14:40:47

This place is OG. It’s been around for a long time. Their food is good, comes in the big white take out boxes you have come to know. My favorite thing to order here is the dry style ho fun that’s wok fired with fried tofu cubes. It’s a special order because they usually fry it with beef.

Review №37

2019-05-15 06:55:31

Cheap, reliable, consistent, good flavors, but could be cleaner. Cant go wrong with $4.50 for small bowl of wonton noodle.

Review №38

2023-07-15 01:12:08

This Sam Woo on Valley & 6th St have the best wonton/duck noodles in the SGV.

Review №39

2018-04-19 04:06:32

Good food for a very affordable price.Especially, the fried fish skin.

Review №40

2023-03-30 01:29:19

My friend got me a really good roast duck three months ago. I stopped by specifilly few weeks ago spending almost $100 . To my disappointment, he roast duck is not as good as last time. I did confirm with my friend it is the same store. The other food are okay. The pork ear is non-spicy.

Review №41

2019-09-05 07:19:40

Nice and small place, nice staff but very good food ... I recommend duck and noodles with dumplings (van tan)

Review №42

2023-01-17 02:07:55

I have been coming here for years since I was a child because the food is good but this recent visit was something else. My brother and I calculated the check and turns out the waiter was trying to over charge us $10, so we left the exact amount and a tip, then she comes running after us saying we owe her and we tell her to do the math and she realized that she indeed over charged us then she said “only two dollar tip, I want more tip. Give me more tip”. Honestly, very unprofessional because first she tries to over charge us then she demands a higher tip. Not sure if I want to come back after that. I’ve noticed this is a trend in many Chinese restaurants where the waiter demands a higher tip even though the service is very mediocre.

Review №43

2022-12-12 00:25:24

This is the original Sam Woo as far as I know. Each Sam Woo has different quality and this one is the reference standard. Their signature dishes are their BBQ, especially the soy sauce chicken. The beef stew and tendon is second to none. But their best value meal is their breakfast special.

Review №44

2023-01-24 22:24:31

Great Chinese BBQ place. There are several locations of Sam Woo but this is the one that we frequently go to. The food is authentic and excellent, no doubt about it. The Chinese BBQ is really the best. Very difficult to find better roast pork, and duck. Prices are reasonable but its cash only so keep this in mind when coming in to load up on the awesome BBQ delicacies. There are a wide variety of choices in the BBQ deli as well as the restaurant where you can get very well prepared and authentic Chinese food. Highly recommend!

Review №45

2021-05-21 00:45:26

Looks like they have their targeted customers..Don’t go there if you don’t speak Cantonese..1. They don’t have English menu2. Staff were very impatient3. The actual food I got was wayyy off from their ads( see pictures)

Review №46

2023-09-21 08:57:08

Best Chinese food Ive ever had, always hits

Review №47

2023-11-13 19:23:04

Food, service and prices are excellent, its just cramped and needs remodeling

Review №48

2023-12-04 00:46:09

The BEST Kung Pao Chicken, anywhere. The Best Chicken Chow Fun cooked in Soy Sauce, anywhere 🥰 EVERYTHING IS SCRUMPTIOUS 😋🥰

Review №49

2022-07-22 01:47:08

What a terrific find in the San Fernando Valley!Hong Kong style eatery, you know its authentic when with the exception of me, the entire place was frequented by Asian customers.I had a 2 item BBQ plate,, Roast duck and Spareribs ($15.95) side of sticky rice (1.50) and a soda, they even have hot mustard!If you look at the picture I attached, its enough for me to have 2 meals.The duck skin with the mustard hot chili oil and a splash of soy and the rice was truly the most delicious part of my lunch.Do your self a service, go to this place!P.S. they have a service deli if you are in a hurry with all your favorites to go in a hurry!

Review №50

2022-11-24 06:14:08

Very average. Inexpensive. Old and warn out everything. Dirty utensils and sauces on the tables were sticky. Ordered beef and wonton soup, had 2 slurps and threw rest back into bowl. Salt porkchops were undercooked. Bbq pork and steamed chicken on bed of rice were cold. My apologies to the homeless guy we gave our leftovers to. 1st and last visit.

Review №51

2018-09-03 03:05:41

Crowded because the food tastes great. Authentic Hong Kong style cafe

Review №52

2022-12-03 19:28:57

What will you think when you come to eat without any guests? Are you the only one who ordered food? that already charged? when its crowded? Every table has dishes without prepayment? So, if you order Togo, you cant eat on the spot ???? first time experiencing eating at the place, only sam woo.

Review №53

2023-02-23 01:05:36

The cashiers service attitude is very bad, and they deliberately make things difficult for customers.

Review №54

2022-07-30 03:56:33

As a child going out to this restaurant with my family was a treat. Although they’ve cleaned up the place, their food thankfully is just as I remember. As you walk in the first thing that hits you is the smell of great cuisine. After that you are met with the sight of roasted ducks hanging prominently on display. On the right hand side is for those who are in a hurry and know what they’re ordering to go and for phone orders. The have quite the selection menu-wise. Now for those that are going to dine-in. They have a seating for up to 7 or 8 as a family also have other seating options as well. The waiters are very helpful and attentive to their customers and very courteous. if anything is wrong with your order or it’s not to your liking they will make things right. Which is why I always enjoy coming back here. They have not changed and their service is excellent it’s definitely worth the trip. Try their wonton soup. the bbq pork fried rice is the best. The bbq pork and bbq duck are exquisite.

Review №55

2023-12-10 03:23:45

Good food with reasonable price.

Review №56

2022-05-14 19:27:42

Went to this restaurant yesterday around 6pm. The waiter that took my order said to pay after I received my order. Next thing I know they tell me cash only and I have to use their atm. My order was around $17. Their atm machine charged $2.69 for fees to withdraw $20 and today I was balancing my checking account and there was a $2.50 charge for that same withdrawal, which means I paid an additional $5.19 for the food I ordered. Being my first time there, I saw no sign warning that it was cash only and to make matters worse the fish had a off taste, not fresh. Called 2 speak to the mgr, was told no mgr there.

Review №57

2022-09-02 17:06:38

I love this place, it may be a small little restaurant but the food is amazing, Sam woo has been around over 40 years with many locations, if your ever in the neighborhood you definitely must eat here, you will be looking forward to coming back as soon a you walk out that door. God bless

Review №58

2023-05-09 20:28:05

I order to go, their food very good and fresh but the place too crowded, tables too close to another and they dont speak english...

Review №59

2019-08-14 19:46:59

This place, overall, was pretty good. Their fried rice is bomb, so I definitely recommend that. The duck was good, although the temperature was strange. It was warmer in some areas and cooler in others. The taste was pretty good though.The inside is exactly how youd expect; nothing fancy, but it gets the job done.The service was good and the staff was friendly. They helped me pick out food because I was super indecisive.Id definitely recommend checking this place out. There are definitely other places that might be a little better, but the wait and the service here makes it worth it.

Review №60

2022-08-24 08:27:52

Love their rice plates. Classic Chinese BBQ from the roast duck, to the roast pork. Love the roast duck, duck heads and BBQ pork. Always so good and hits the spot every time.

Review №61

2023-09-12 23:47:36

Roast pork and duck 😋 👌 are very tasty.

Review №62

2021-12-20 01:21:07

I told my wife about Peking Duck, wasnt sure Sam Woo BBQ was still around. Last visit 20 years ago on Garvey, now on Valley. Did not disappoint duck excellent fried rice even better and cooked string beans very good

Review №63

2023-01-12 00:36:43

My father and I really enjoyed the foods, when we had a chance to come this area, Sam Woo in Alhambra would be ours first favorite place to eat, would recommend 😋.

Review №64

2022-10-21 09:20:46

The gold standard for bbq. My favourite roast duck, roast pork (charsiu) and soya sauce chicken. Good value. A roast duck cost only a little more than a frozen raw duck.

Review №65

2018-01-10 03:01:20

Best bang for the buck when you need wonton soup and bbq pork.

Review №66

2017-09-15 03:31:50

The atmosphere of this restaurant may take you aback at first, with ducks and a pig hanging in the window. But the good here is the best Chinese food Ive ever eaten. My friends from Asia and America both love their food. I always order plenty extra, so I can take home leftovers. This is a great restaurant!

Review №67

2022-11-07 22:31:42

Same tasty food in a fast paced business. Convenient parking. Absolutely delicious 😋 I recommend the duck and stir fried vegetables.

Review №68

2023-03-06 00:54:18

Highly recommend the Roasted duck is our family favorite, Roasted Pork is super crunchy and the intestine is super yummy for me.

Review №69

2018-03-20 21:27:10

Love this little little hole in the wall restaurant. Throughout the years it has remained the same. I have great childhood memories here. And now as an adult I still find myself coming.Their duck is delicious!They have great specials after 9pm.Only downfall is that its an cash only restaurant and they have a really small amount of parking spots available. Therefore, you have to at times Park in the street.

Review №70

2021-10-19 09:08:25

We have been coming here for over 20+ years. Just a great little hole in the wall Cantonese restaurant. They are best known for their roasted duck, bbq pork, roast pork, chow mein (hong Kong style) and chow fun(dry). You cant beat the price...good chinese food does not have to be expensive. Unfortunately, since Covid 19, the menu is more limited and does not have a large selection.

Review №71

2022-05-31 19:03:40

Always liked this place. Very mom and pop. But the latest visit was very sub par. Still no credit card transactions. They handle cash with hands and use the same hands to pack plastic cutleries and napkins. And the wonton noodle soup only has 3 wontons now. Used to be 4 or 5.

Review №72

2022-10-05 23:31:39

I am reluctant to give it 5 Stars too many people will show up. I go in the morning. Quality meal at a fair price. Everything is fresh

Review №73

2022-02-13 18:41:08

First off the customer service was the worst. I ordered house special fries rice, when I started eating it right away in the first few bites there was egg shells, not little bits of egg shells but huge pieces of egg shells. never eating there again.

Review №74

2021-09-12 06:37:05

Bought two ducks on one Saturday morning around 10:30am. Got home, ate it at lunch and it smell a little bad. I am sure it was a left over from yesterday. The color is darker than the others in the window.Please watch out, if you try to avoid the clown and buy it early. The duck is smaller than other Sam woo and few bucks more.Funny, they dont allow to take photo! Why?What to hide? Probably I will try the one on Gravy instead.

Review №75

2018-10-14 07:32:55

Same as always, excellent Hong Kong food.

Review №76

2021-09-17 22:10:31

Its really amazing how much places keep their original way of doing the food the way they always have done it for many years the place is comforting and as soon as you walk in the duck and pick are just in front of you crispy and dead the food is great but the only thing that I would like for them to change is to put a card payment machine because they only accept cash... But other than that is a really nice place to grab a bite to eat...

Review №77

2018-01-02 08:40:16

Enjoyed the food there. Just want to note that Im a Malaysian and when I see the kind of food there it just reminded me of home. So, its worth a try. It cant exactly copy the taste of home but, it got close. To my Malaysian friends, give it a shot and let me know what you think. :)

Review №78

2022-02-11 00:32:17

*Update from previous post 2 years ago*Our go-to noodle & soup place. Spicy salt chicken wings, BBQ pork lo mein, kung pao chicken, and chicken chow mein are amazing! Great soups for cold/rainy days as well. Love the food, the fast service and the staff weve gotten to know on the restaurant side are great! For those complaining about the difference in language, never been an issue and dont know a lick of Chinese. If you want more explanation of a menu item just ask and be patient. If you come in with a superior attitude, your experience is your own fault. Prices have risen a bit since the pandemic started as has been the case with most restaurants, but the food has remained good.

Review №79

2019-05-05 21:04:05

Had the shrimp vermicelli shanghai style noodles, which I highly recommend! The service was good, the food is yummy and inexpensive. We dined in. The restaurant is non-descript and they accept cash only, so just be prepared! Perfect Chinese food!

Review №80

2016-06-28 05:46:08

Inexpensive and tasty food. I dont eat here often, but I usually get their ducks (you know, the ones you see hanging in the window). Its not the best, but its still tasty. They chop it up better than some other places Ive bought duck from.

Review №81

2022-11-08 00:20:49

Roast duck was $34 but decent, wonton noodle was disappointing.Beef brisket with rice flat noodles tasted Flat 🤤

Review №82

2018-05-17 01:46:57

Traditional Chinese restaurant serving a small size customers. Love their won ton noodles, barbeque pork rice and other dishes. Prices are reasonable. Service is good. Lots of people in lunch and dinner peak hours.

Review №83

2022-01-30 03:14:11

Worst experience I have ever had in my life. This place and its staff suck. Ordered online, was given the run around while a woman yelled at another customer. Told they didnt know how long the food would be. Ill take my money somewhere else. Get bent

Review №84

2019-09-21 12:48:13

The very BEST Chinese BBQ House in L.A. -- Dim Sum items available.Frequently busy, but food is definitely worthy. Best take-away place. Call 30 mins. n place order for pick-up. Highly recommend: seafood w/ crispy noodles n gravy, beef n Chinese broccoli, beef n black bean sauce, Yang Chow fried rice -- always request chili oil as condiment to the dishes -- yummy Perfect Chinese Food fresh & always delicious!!

Review №85

2021-04-20 20:36:03

Just one of the best cantonese food places out here. Affordable and delicious 😋 They dont speak much English so please be patient. Lots of smiles, be respectful, have a friendly demeanor, and you should be fine 😊

Review №86

2017-04-22 16:14:23

The food is honestly really amazing. Parking can be a little difficult, and the grade they received indicate they might not be the most hygienic, but I still love their food. Customer service is...well, it would be nice if they were friendlier. Theyre usually just straight to the point, not exactly rude though.

Review №87

2019-07-26 04:50:01

Best chinese food Ive had in SoCal. I had 2 different lobster dishes that were superb, each in their own flavors. The prices were very reasonable. Its hard to find older restaurants such as Sam Woos that still deliver on quality, and price. Definitely recommend

Review №88

2023-03-05 23:39:25

Excellent food. Everything was very tasty. Roasted duck was the best.

Review №89

2019-09-11 05:12:10

Wonton Noodles and 3-Delicacy BBQ Plate with (out) rice - thats our default meal. Always good, always fast, and you cant beat the prices. Its a small lil restaurant with the BBQ deli taking up half the space. Usually there are more peeps waiting for the deli/take-out, but service is fast so even if you have to wait for a table, you wont wait long. Theres a small parking lot on the side of the restaurant and street parking. Dont be surprised if you circle the block a couple times looking for a parking space if you go when theyre busy.

Review №90

2019-08-04 15:21:57

Small yet tiny place. City of Alhambra cal. Between Atlantic boulevard and Garfield boulevard. On valley Blvd. Parking off street and small parking lot. Fresh Peking Duck. You see it hanging up. +12 table small dinning room. Take out order area. Small. Price $ to $$. I live the BBQ pork fried rice and BBQ pork mmmm well worth the drive. Sit and eat or take out. Great value for ones money.

Review №91

2020-12-15 08:07:58

We just discovered their Kung Pau Chicken is excellent! (2nd night in a row) I also like their crispy egg noodles with the seafood mix (not sure what they call it). The restaurant is easy to miss due to a small store front. But its just past the traffic light going east on Valley Blvd.

Review №92

2019-06-15 06:17:48

You can find traditional Chinese style B.B.Q food item plus other inexpensive rice/noodle dishes. Won Ton noodle is not bad at all. Price is still reasonable even though they already raised their price.

Review №93

2021-09-04 00:32:13

Love it the best roasted duck will be back highly recommend

Review №94

2022-04-12 14:55:01

Every dish we got was really tasty we get fried rice all the time here, i tried their soy sauce chicken and its so tender.we never take pictures because it never makes it home 😆

Review №95

2022-08-18 02:30:57

Always consistent. Comfort food like roast duck, BBQ pork, roasted pork, and thee best wonton soup westbound the 605!!!

Review №96

2017-11-26 17:38:13

Amazing place a little hole in the wall kind of place but the food is amazing petty good customer service

Review №97

2014-09-13 06:18:51

Best roast duck around. The restaurant is small. I generally do take out. The roast pig is always good and fresh. Good serving of large intestines hits the spot. Dont forget to order the pig kidney and liver with green onions.

Review №98

2018-03-10 21:58:17

This is my favorite place for BBq and wonton soup

Review №99

2016-12-19 05:22:29

Good Authentic Cantonese BBQ, noodles, and porridge place. Some dishes may be a hit or missed depends on the cook but most of the time good. Prices are economical compare to regular Chinese restaurants prices. Make sure to drink lots of water... MSG! CASH ONLY

Review №100

2021-11-17 00:47:31

This is one of THE Sam Woo’s. Authentic Hong Kong styled Cantonese cuisine. Amazing dine in, and great bbq deli selection. IMO, one of the best chili oils out there

Review №101

2023-06-17 04:30:12

The cashier was rude...which affected the stars I am giving them.

Review №102

2019-08-05 05:37:57

This Sam Woo BBQ is pretty good: the food is good and the pricing is inexpensive (cash only). They have an extensive menu of mostly standard items, including various rice and noodle dishes, soups and barbeque. Service is polite and quick.

Review №103

2022-07-02 21:56:49

Been comming here for 25 yrs. Its not fancy but always delish.. BBQ fried rice,chicken chow mein,BBQ pork is my go too.

Review №104

2023-06-30 19:58:11

Best roast duck. Cash only.

Review №105

2021-04-24 19:20:51

They have the best roasted ducks. We’ve been going there since they opened many years ago. Restaurant food was consistently good when it was opened for sit-down.

Review №106

2019-02-03 12:15:33

Just like the famed Original Sam Woo in LAs Chinatown that Ive been going to for 45 years. The signature item is the Roast Duck. Great Roast Pork too. And they have Chinese Tamales today. But cash only

Review №107

2019-06-18 23:14:28

The salt and pepper squid is pretty good, much better than the San Gabriel Samwoo. However the roasted duck is definitely not as good as the other place of SamWoo in San Gabriel. I would never order the oyster sauce veggies here, pretty bad. I give the place 3.8 star

Review №108

2017-02-02 18:51:01

Sam Woo customer for 20 plus years I usually got to the Chinatown location. They have changed their at some locations but the food hasnt changed. I usually get the BBQ on rice. the duck, soy sauce chicken,salted chicken,sausage and roasted pork are my favorites. CASH only

Review №109

2022-10-24 05:03:21

Old man shouting at me for ordering the duck.i can’t believe it. i always love this place5stars for ur duck* its so amazing

Review №110

2022-12-26 05:15:58

The best Chinese! The lobster was great. Tried a new dish today, shrimp with spicy salt. A new 😍

Review №111

2018-06-04 03:52:13

Bbq and roast pork was overcooked. Duck plum sauce was not authentic. Their apple lemon iced tea was overly sweet and didn’t taste anything like apple or lemon for that matter. Younger waiter had a nonchalant attitude but the older waiter was more friendly. Parking is very tight and limited. Would not return. Too many restaurants offering similar but better food to choose from 15 minutes away in the San Gabriel Valley .

Review №112

2018-12-27 15:40:48

Have been coming to Sam woo for more than 15 years. Food tastes home made. Cosistancy of flavors and quantity for the prices could be better. Recently went back and witnessed disgusting habits in the kitchen. One of the chefs cough in to his hand over containers holding food. He then touched the lid with out washing his hands. He next blew his nose right by the food, witnessing it drop to the floor. Prior to that i saw a roach crawl on counter space by the food. No longer a customer here.

Review №113

2019-10-03 14:04:33

One of the earliest OG of typical Cantonese style BBQ restaurant. Been coming here for years. Still tasting great and decent price. Roast duck, char siu BBQ pork, roast pork belly and others. Good eating.

Review №114

2017-11-25 05:00:20

The takeout line can be intimidating if you dont speak Cantonese but if you can look past the staff merely trying to get things done efficiently, you will be rewarded with delicious Chinese BBQ. The char siu (BBQ pork) by the pound and roast duck (sold by half or whole) are popular items. Their roast turkey for Thanksgiving was actually pretty good!

Review №115

2019-08-27 10:28:16

A classic southern chinese/cantonese restaurant.....nothing fancy about the restaurant, but the food makes you feel fancy! Order classic dishes or just some roast pork/duck.....the taste will comfort you! So if youre looking to warm your heart through your taste buds.....give them a try!

Review №116

2018-01-25 22:09:30

Ive been coming to this place with my Nana since the 1990s and it has always held a special place in my heart. This used to be the only Chinese food I liked eating as a kid and just about weekly my family would drive 30 minutes from West Covina to have lunch or dinner. Now 28 years later as Ive grown up the flavor profile of their popular dishes still holds up and beats competing similar restaurants. BBQ pork, beef chow mein crispy noodle, roasted duck are a delight! Parking hasnt changed in all this time though so patience.

Review №117

2016-02-20 22:29:51

The food to-go counter side of the restaurant is great for picking up Chinese dishes, including meaty entrees and meal specials at great prices. I really like their Pork Sausage and Barbeque Pork (cha shu). Service isnt even average here, but it aligns with most businesses with similar culture.

Review №118

2018-12-10 21:31:14

This was my go to place for authentic Chinese food. My parent are from Hong Kong and Im used to this style of cuisine. Place is tiny and they only accept cash but food was good until last time it was bland and not good. I dont know what happened. I probably wont go back soon. I was disappointed.

Review №119

2022-12-23 05:11:20

Very authentic Cantonese food. No-nonsense, quick.Cash only and limited parking.

Review №120

2019-02-17 00:51:53

Wonton noodles soup. Blanched liver and kidney. Fried fish skin from hk

Review №121

2018-11-26 04:19:08

The Coca-Cola in the oldest uniformal table was held in a fealty workers hand. Woo. The pork buns were left in a rice cooker. A good chef never forgets to turn off the switch when the pork buns are ready. Because a customer likes it warm and tasty. Woo.

Review №122

2014-04-28 04:20:04

I come here for their roasted duck, soup of the day ($2) and wonton noodle soup. They also have a pretty nice late night special (after 9 pm) menu. Parking is horrible here, but just park on the street. The service is horrible if youre ordering to go, but if you understand the culture, youll make your way to the front but being loud. Hahah, good luck if youre new to the culture.

Review №123

2018-10-29 09:53:05

This one in Alhambra is way better than the one in Rowland Hts. Not just the food but also the service. The one in Rowland Hts refused to give me fresh mustard while I bought over $50 of BBQ, they said its for dine in customers only.

Review №124

2022-02-01 07:44:44

Long line during Chinese New year Eve shopping.Delicious Charsiu-- barbecue pork and roast duck & soybean sauce chicken drum sticks with seasoned boiled eggs etc

Review №125

2017-06-25 05:36:04

This restaurant offers authentic Hong Kong style Cantonese dishes at very reasonable price with good portion. On their lunch and late night menu, you can see some dishes that are still under $5 (dine-in only).

Review №126

2021-03-29 14:24:05

Best one in the city. Carry out only. Great chicken, lovely sweet pork and sausage. Cuttlefish, duck beak and feet soy marinate. CASH only.

Review №127

2016-03-03 22:37:18

I give this place 5 stars because its home to me. Ive been coming here for over 30 years. The service isnt the best but the food is amazing. My only gripe is that is has always been Cash Only. Good luck finding parking during peak hours.

Review №128

2014-04-24 11:38:56

Im indifferent about this place. I grew up in Alhambra so Ive been eating here for years and I have to say, if you go here, you need to know what youre getting yourself into.Its an old asian staple in the SGV where theyre known for their duck, pork and asian dishes in general. Coming from someone who grew up in the area, I know you cant expect too much in terms of service.I love the food here but why a 3 star. Heres why. The food is good but at the same time is different in quality once in awhile. Its one of those family owned joints where the time you go matters.In terms of the service, its what really gives this place a lower rank and not a 4 from me. Theres been countless times that I go when theres no one there where the cooks or chefs, whatever you want to call them just sit there and talk and lag cutting my stuff. I get it, youre hanging out, you do long hours but my moms need to eat. Hustle up! hahaAlso, if you ever get the food on some holiday, consider this place a battle zone. They dont really follow line protocol and make their customers get in line. haha Its a free for all. Im a pretty big and tall guy but my asian aunts and uncles can care less as they push their way through.Overall, good chinese food as Ive been eating here for years. I go here because its cheap but sometimes the meat isnt consistant and lets be honest, this place is a C if that. I guess thats where the extra flavor comes form.

Review №129

2019-09-21 03:05:41

Friendly staff. Food at this location is OK. Seating and parking is limited. They also have Chinese BBQ to go orders. Prices are competitive for the amount they serve. Menu options are extensive.

Review №130

2016-02-14 00:33:45

DONT COME UNLESS YOURE 1) mid-50s and speak fluent Cantonese, 2) part of the local Cantonese crowd. For everyone else, BE PREPARED TO BE CHEATED. I am 30yr old, but look early- mid-20s, and like an ABC (perfect English, speak basic Mandarin w a slight foreigner accent).I went to this location for the first time today to pick up takeout bbq meats to prepare at home.The lady at the takeout counter (clearly the boss) dropped a meaningful piece of my roast pork ($11.95/lb) AFTER weighing it, and instead of immediately apologizing, and reweighing my order/replacing the meat, she stared at the meat on the floor long enough for me to be certain that had I not been standing there, watching, she would have picked the meat off of the FLOOR and slipped it back into my box (who does that?). Finally, I had to politely ask, did a piece fall on the floor? She looked at me and said, Ill replace it-- without any mention of reweighing. I didnt want to make a big deal of a simple mistake, so let it go. She brought the replacement piece to me from the back, and stuck it in my box. After I got home, I was furious to see that the replacement piece was almost PURE FAT, clearly a leftover scrap. After piecing through just the first half of my 1.5lb roast pork order, I have already trimmed out a very hefty handful of fat, including significant lumps.The bbq pork I ordered was also slathered in sauce, which, in light of my roast pork order, Im positive was intentional, to tip the scales (at close to $10/lb).I dont know how they treat their regular customers, but my sense is that unless youre a tough-looking Cantonese local, you wont be treated fairly-- theyll jip who they can. I was too polite to make a fuss, but will never go back to this location. Congrats on losing a good potential customer.Also, as a more minor point, dont expect to pay the actual cost of your order-- they will round up to the closest figure thats convenient for them. My orders came out to exactly $15 and $10, which I know is not a coincidence.

Review №131

2016-11-13 01:21:28

When me and my dad got to the place, the place looked like it hadnt been repaired in decades. Believe me. If you were to walk in there, youd believe me the second you entered. As my dad was asking for a certain piece of the pork, this guy (who has poor customer service and looked Chinese and spoke Cantonese) said, OKAY! Wait! He had terrible ATTITUDE! A couple minutes later, the man didnt even give us the piece of meat that we wanted but simply the one he chose for us. When we looked at the slab of meat, there was certainly too much sugar in it, and the burned parts werent even cut off like what the other stores would do.

Review №132

2017-08-08 04:15:06

Good food good friendly service had a great time

Review №133

2015-01-15 19:45:35

Hurray for good late night eats. They have an excellent late night menu. They have good barbecue pork rice, fried chicken wings, and rice porridges. The service is a bit blunt but theyre fast and get you the food quick. What Im looking for in late night eats.

Review №134

2019-03-27 03:25:21

The server behind the counter was very unfriendly and rude when taking my order. I told him that he had a bad attitude and he started arguing loudly. I will not recommend anyone to go to this Sam Woo. Go to the one on Garvey.

Review №135

2018-10-30 10:14:22

I love this modest restaurant and go there with dad often. very easy parking, nice and friendly staff and always serves good food. my favorite besides all the bbq is si gua yu pean (loofah with fish filet.) do ask for less oil =).

Review №136

2018-09-01 00:26:02

Love this place!! Real authentic Chinese food, great prices, large portions. And friendly staff!!! The only thing that’s like: “wawawa” is that they don’t accept credit cards ***CASH ONLY***.

Review №137

2023-08-14 00:59:32

Like their $6.99 breakfast special. Best value in the area.

Review №138

2022-07-27 21:04:49

Very good food nothing fancy just good food. I had the duck and it was delicious

Review №139

2020-11-20 23:58:29

The barbecue pork and the soy sauce chicken are the best but unfortunately I did not order the roasted duck so I do not know how it tastes.

Review №140

2021-02-19 03:48:50

The quality of the food is good, my recommendation; the BBQ pork. The only reason I did not give this restaurant five stars is because the cashier gave my brother a crazy attitude, being very rude.

Review №141

2018-07-01 21:18:52

Out of all the Sam Woo, this is by far the be best. All the noodles dishes are very good. They have the BEST roast duck. No other place comes close.

Review №142

2018-01-20 22:40:37

This place is a little different from what Im used to the pigs and Ducks was a little different but the food was tasty and I just want to try something different I may try it again going to Missouri soon so get st. Louis style ribs thanks anyway enjoy myself see you guys soon

Review №143

2014-09-08 23:14:33

I heard this location is the original Sam Woo. It must be since its so small inside and the building is so old. However the food is pretty good for the price. This is quality chinese food at its best. Been here for awhile.

Review №144

2021-12-28 04:16:06

Food Prepared and Food Slapped On The Plate With Flavoring Old School Style, You Cant Take it Away From This Place Ive Been Coming To Since The 1980s Same Location Alhambra

Review №145

2023-07-15 20:56:42

Delicious food; questionable building.

Review №146

2014-10-09 05:09:34

I was just here the other night, I enjoyed small bowl of wonton soup for only $3.25, and it comes with 4 wontons! All other dishes are also really reasonable. And you get food fast.

Review №147

2018-01-14 04:47:20

My Chinese friend brought over a selection of take out. It’s his favorite place. Awesome noodles. Delicious tofu. I’m going back soon.

Review №148

2021-10-16 01:58:50

The food here is decent and cheap but the customer service are rude. always have a bad time leaving this place.

Review №149

2023-05-16 02:26:44

I just like and enjoy their food

Review №150

2021-05-08 03:45:58

I love the rice, is very delicious. since 20 years I have been buying the rice in Sam wood is delicious. I really recommend this place .

Review №151

2022-12-31 01:48:22

Peking turkey for the Christmas win. Fun line and great duck as well.

Review №152

2016-11-09 06:00:18

One of the oldies, still has the best bbq, and dine in prices are super reasonable. This place is small. Sometimes is hard to find parking spaces. They do have more parking spaces in the back.

Review №153

2016-12-24 00:38:11

This Sam Woo has been here since I can remember. The inside decor has seen better days, but thats not why we go to Sam Woo. The food is on point, as well as the price.

Review №154

2019-06-01 03:21:17

Great Hong Kong style food! I been going there over 20 yrs! Wonton soup and roast duck THE BEST in SOUTHERN CAL!

Review №155

2018-08-07 21:01:54

Been going here since high school. Love this little little hole in the wall restaurant. Only downfall is that its an cash only restaurant but there is a ATM machine inside now..

Review №156

2017-08-13 02:43:32

What can you say.$4:50 you can get a decent chicken leg rice meal. If you looking for a place have decent food for decent price, Sam woo is your choice.

Review №157

2019-02-15 07:45:15

Authentic Chinese food, Been going there since I was in my moms womb and one of my favorite places to eat. the prices are worth it and affordable.

Review №158

2017-01-19 03:41:22

I have been coming here for 30 years and the waiters are always upset except for this lady she is always happy and courteous. I keep coming back because we like the food too bad its only cash :(

Review №159

2020-11-19 00:42:09

Comfort food for me, I have been eating here since the 80s. Food is good however service isnt the greatest.

Review №160

2017-12-24 19:16:42

Good place for Cantonese style Chinese. Its small, so good for smaller groups. Roast duck and char-sui are cant miss

Review №161

2023-01-26 21:55:11

Always great food. Very fast and efficient service, especially during pandemic.

Review №162

2022-01-20 04:51:44

I have order a whole duck and chicken togo. When I got home found out all the breast meat are missing!

Review №163

2019-02-18 01:54:39

I do not recommend this place.I tried and ate at this place and it was horrible.Fried rice had too many onions, soup was very bland, and the rice soup had no flavor. The kidney dish was okay. Would change the name from Sam Woo to Sam Boo.

Review №164

2022-03-15 22:18:34

The cup was not clean -- see photo

Review №165

2017-01-01 17:18:31

Good food. But they are usually very busy. Just go there be prepare to order when you sit down

Review №166

2017-01-06 06:07:17

Great food, authentic, fast service, prices are low, open late, lunch and dinner special pricing. On the downside, not much to look at (just eat, dude!) Small, and crowded. Our favorite Chinese, bar none.

Review №167

2017-05-29 18:06:41

Best wonton I love. Also called 細容. Wonderful price with freshly make garment noodle and wonton. Must go.

Review №168

2018-10-13 02:28:16

Anyone in the alhambra area knows this spot has great chinese food for decent prices...its a small restaurant with maybe 12 tables so if you come for dinner on the weekends expect to wait a few....their bbq pork, soy sauce chicken and roast duck is not to miss...they also have great lunch combo lunch specials....

Review №169

2018-04-08 18:38:30

My go to Chinese restaurant as long as Ive been alive.Good pieces, excellent food.The Alhambra location is the best in the chain.

Review №170

2017-09-09 03:06:39

Small location for dine-in but theres ample parking in the adjacent lot. Yummy Chinese comfort food. Fast service.

Review №171

2018-09-18 06:24:01

Very good food and nicely priced! Servers are welcoming and most definitely make sure you are satisfied.

Review №172

2016-06-14 04:35:54

This is the better location. Love the BBQ pork and roast duck over rice. Of course the wonton soup is a great value.

Review №173

2022-02-19 00:34:36

Nice small..pork fried rice good. Price change due to covid. But still good.

Review №174

2017-06-24 05:48:51

The food here is quite decent. The price is unbelievable for wonton noodle soup. I 100% recommend this restaurant.

Review №175

2021-01-24 01:57:49

Legit Chinese food experience. Chef yells at you and everything. It wasnt me and the lady was getting on my nerves, so I cant blame him.

Review №176

2019-05-25 05:59:17

Delicious authentic food at reasonably prices. Small place but everything happens fast.

Review №177

2021-03-07 02:15:04

Food is good. Service is great. Cant wait to go back. Highly recommended.

Review №178

2022-01-14 01:14:21

Very happy they have dine in now because I can finally have the Wonton soup

Review №179

2017-11-02 22:24:51

Probably one of the most established & best ( street food style)Cantonese cuisine. i ve been going there for 30 years !. ( I used to travel to Hong long frquently in the 90s)

Review №180

2023-02-05 23:54:25

Food is good, but service is so 👎 bad. It is 0 🌟.

Review №181

2017-06-09 03:18:56

Been coming here since I was 3-4 years old and it has the same servers and staff! Treat you like family and the food is never disappointing!

Review №182

2017-11-07 04:59:57

Excellent classic Cantonese food.

Review №183

2021-12-06 14:30:46

Absolutely the best barbecue Ive tried in a long time will definitely be my go-to place

Review №184

2021-06-20 07:39:30

Still the best in town for BBQ pork, duck, pig, chicken takeout. Wonton noodles excellent.

Review №185

2020-11-23 06:42:40

I love this place, authentic food at a great price. Always made fresh.

Review №186

2017-08-22 20:56:42

Omg love this place! They dont accept cards so bring cash, its worth it. Get the duck! Its delicious.

Review №187

2018-12-19 14:58:08

Still one of my favorite stops for comfort food. Roast pork, duck, and salted fish fried rice are a must for me.

Review №188

2021-08-25 18:53:04

Terrible service if you do not speak chinese!!! Dirty restaurant..over the years...quality of food sucks!!

Review №189

2021-11-19 23:09:15

人多排隊。Do Nor expect Quick and Go. More haste...Less Speed. Better off COOK FOR YOURSELF AT HOME.

Review №190

2022-12-06 22:15:24

Authentic Cantonese food. Small restaurant with good food at an inexpensive price.

Review №191

2023-02-21 07:09:17

Long time establishment, food is good. But the place is quite small. Best for take out.

Review №192

2021-04-08 03:51:26

This place is busy all the time, roast ducks and char sui(bbq pork) are delicious.

Review №193

2018-01-13 00:31:32

Good authentic Asian food service was awesome and they were patient when explaining the items on the menu...Will definitely come back!

Review №194

2019-04-01 01:14:36

The food is really good. But it would be nice if they accept debit/credit cards.

Review №195

2020-02-03 04:45:20

Very good Chinese BBQ, setting de facto standard for comfort Chinese food in L.A. Good portion at reasonable price.

Review №196

2022-01-17 00:03:07

Food is good, but there is no dim sum there. Difficult to find parking.

Review №197

2021-07-20 05:19:11

Food is good. But the woman at register for take out is super rude.

Review №198

2016-12-07 21:01:27

Sometimes hit and miss but must have it after landing at LAX.

Review №199

2019-05-14 00:53:19

They never gave us our order and the plates that were brought 2 the table were all wrong, they served 5 ppl that came after us 1st, we ended just getting up and leaving