Polar Land — Restaurant in City of Industry

4.5 Star. Overall. Non-addicting, comfortable, authentic, genuine Taiwanese food that does not have an over-the-top sickening feel like most restaurants (if you dine out too frequently). No added MSG. A “homely” feel, good enough to stop by any day. Love the rotating lunch special menu. Would definitely add this to my “OK for regular visits” list or a convenient take-out place.

4.5 Star. Food. Daily lunch special combo offer that comes with a large green or black tea drink (add $1 to upgrade to other drinks on the menu, or add $0.50 for boba (5 star boba!)), a few small refillable side dishes (3 Star taste), and good portion for a good price. $7.95 Popcorn chicken combo, $9.95 combo of Dan Dan Mien (mildly spicy and flavorful) + meat and fish ball soup (bland and unsalted to balance out the strong flavored noodle), and the $4.95 boiled vegetables were all satisfying. Green tea is made just right with +$0.50 super chewy and soft boba. A complimentary tiny scoop of green tea ice cream with tiny spoon is served along with the bill in a small sauce container (how cute). Flavorful few small bites. I like.

3 Star. Service. Very typical Taiwanese matter-of-fact type. Don’t come in with a different set of expectation and you’ll fit right in.

Other. Unattractive exterior in an unattractive plaza. Just a small, unnoticeable restaurant, but evidently a known place to many locals. Surprise to find most tables filled with lots of Taiwanese patrons on a weekday noon....

Can't believe in this day and age that people can still be so racist. Especially a waiter at a restaurant located in such a diverse area. My wife came in and tried to order to go and the guy working there on March 12th at 2:50 PM had the audacity to tell her "sorry no English" in perfectly understandable broken English and wouldn't let her order. She called me to tell me what was happening and I couldn't believe my ears. I went and called them and the same guy (there's only 1 guy taking orders) took my order and even asked me if I wanted black tea or green tea. Again, in perfectly understandable English. I confronted him and he was left speachless and didn't say a single word. I hope the owner sees this and fires this guy because he does not deserve a job dealing with customers. I've been here many times and the ladies who work there are always so pleasant and nice. What triggered this from him? I would love to know. Just because my wife doesn't speak chinese? I said some unkind things to him in Chinese after I confirmed he had the ability to take an order in english and he still didn't utter a single word. This place...

Every of the week, they have their own specials! We went in for their lunch. Walk in and they’ll seat you at a table. It wasn’t busy during lunch time. They have lots of to go orders as I see people coming in and out.

Taiwanese Sausage /Popcorn chicken - both comes with rice with minced pork + soup + small sides + whatever you picked. The portions are good for its price. The meats weren’t overcooked and the sides were all flavorful!

Takoyaki - we got this as a complimentary appetizer. It was good and bigger than some places I’ve been to.

Milk tea- not too sweet! It was pretty good. We got samples to taste.

Interior - definitely a bit older looking but I’m here for the food. I would recommend them to wipe down their plates, tables more. If was a bit sticky when I gel onto my combo platter.

Staffs were all nice and speaks a bit of English. Their menu are also in English so...