Yangs Kitchen in Alhambra

I finally had a chance to visit Yangs Kitchen in Alhambra after seeing so many positive Yelp reviews. This restaurant, spearheaded by the talented team of Chris Yang and Maggie Ho, along with the seasoned chef Joseph Marcos, promises a contemporary take on comfort food. With Chef Marcoss impressive culinary background, which includes stints at renowned establishments like Pizzeria Mozza, Campanile, Ciudad, and Sona, I had high expectations, and Im happy to say that Yangs Kitchen did not disappoint.Upon entering the restaurant, its evident that the team has put a lot of thought into the ambiance. The former Mosaic Lizard Theatre has been transformed into a modern, inviting space that strikes the perfect balance between casual and stylish. Its a setting that sets the stage for an enjoyable dining experience.My visit was for brunch, prompted by the rave reviews I had seen on Yelp. We started with the sesame cold noodle, Yangs unique take on the popular Taiwanese dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked and paired with shredded carrots and cucumbers, creating a refreshing and delightful dish. The flavors were spot on, capturing the essence of Taiwanese comfort food. It was a promising start to our meal.For our main courses, we opted for the breakfast set featuring scrambled eggs and hanger steak. The scrambled eggs were a revelation—light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. It was evident that Yangs Kitchen takes pride in using high-quality ingredients, and it showed in every bite. The hanger steak was cooked to perfection, boasting tenderness and a rich, savory taste that left a lasting impression.Throughout our meal, the service was both friendly and efficient. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, and they were more than willing to accommodate our requests. It added to the overall positive experience.While its true that the prices at Yangs Kitchen lean toward the higher side, its clear that this is a restaurant that values the freshness and quality of its ingredients. The commitment to providing a memorable dining experience is evident in every aspect of the meal.In conclusion, Yangs Kitchen in Alhambra is a hidden gem that deserves the praise it has garnered on Yelp and beyond. The teams dedication to delivering exceptional comfort food shines through in every dish. Whether youre craving Taiwanese classics or innovative twists on familiar favorites, this restaurant has something to offer. I cant wait to return and explore more of Yangs culinary creations.

This is the best brunch we had so far. Food was fresh and high quality. We loved the way they wrote how they sourced each of their ingredients used. This restaurant is very creative with their menu and drinks. If you think it is expensive then you don’t value the work and quality of each ingredient served in your plate. They offer some vegan/ vegetarian options but limited. The only 3 side downs of this place is the music was too loud, ac was too cold ( didn’t make sense for us if they said they are eco-friendly) and service was lacking. The place was not crowded at all.

Everything we had was solid!!!! We didn’t have to wait long because we went early around 10am. But if you go around 11am-12pm know that you’ll be in line waiting. Servers were really nice and helpful. Wings were nice and hot, the sandwich was tasty, had a nice sauce to it and the biscuit was tasty. The pancake was goood too. Love it all

We visited Alhambra recently and a friend took us there for dinner. We had zero expectations but the place was so good that we went back for brunch the next day. They have a good selection of wines and even a secret wine option. The food was excellent both for dinner and brunch. The crew in the morning shift was snappy. I dont like that when youre paying a fair amount of money tip included.Totally recommend if you live close to Alhambra or even if youre not. Its worth the drive

Casual restaurant for brunch and dinner. We went for brunch as the menu looked more appealing, and it did not disappoint.Yang’s set - this is like a bento box with several different items on the plate. I got the braised Meiji tofu and it had a unique taste — soaked in some light, savory sauce.Cold sesame noodles - probably my favorite dish here. There was a good amount of veggies on top of the noodles. The peanuts paired with the sesame sauce that coated the noodles tasted hella good.Really enjoyed the brunch here. The service was super friendly and quick despite it being packed. Delicious, healthy food options.

Im just a bit disappointed with how the food came out, not as we ordered. Both my daughter and hubby ordered medium rare steaks. Only one came out medium rare and the other one close to medium well. We liked the chicken fat rice paired nicely with the fish we ordered.

One of my favorite dinner destination in the SGV. The grilled fish collar and Hainan Fish w rice was fabulous paired with a glass of white wine.

Was thinking to eat breakfast here for a long time but i couldn’t pull the trigger on breakfast at an Asian restaurant. My whiteness restricted my view of just how good it could be. But I just kept hearing how amazing their brunch was so I finally tried it. And I will go back. Their cornmeal pancake is phenomenal. The salmon hash also excellent. Next time I’m getting the breakfast with steak!

Yangs Kitchen is simple but great food crafted with artistry. A humble place who values great ingredients, good taste, service and experience. A nice place to celebrate Mothers Day.

The food here is pretty good but the portion and the pricing is something to be wary of...For a party of 6 with ordering only 5 items, it averaged around $30 per person. For this pricing I really would think twice about coming here to done outside of trying it once.The portions online and in pictures look big, which is what caught my groups eye when we went to dine in, but in person, youll be wondering if someone already gotten to your food already given how much food youre getting for what you paid.I dont think any of my party actually left full, just ok where youre not starving but you can probably get a burger to actually feel full.Lastly, they have a mandatory 20% gratuity for 6+ or more which is 2% more than what is normal and have a save the planet fee that is just tacked on.For the price tag here, youre honestly better going to any of the other restaurants nearby for either cheaper and filling food that still tastes great, or go to somewhere that has comparable pricing but the food is just another step up.