Botan Bowls — Restaurant in Fullerton

I am such a fan of these little mom and pop Chinese restaurants. It makes me think of my own family and how hard they worked to support everyone. This restaurant is a mom cooking, with her kids who help out (the older one helps take orders and serve, the younger two help bring water and clean the tables). To the reviewer who spoke negatively about this restaurant looking like a daycare and wanting the kids to be out of sight, shame on you for shaming a mom running a restaurant; this is what it’s like for people who have to grind to give their kids the best they can.

Having said that, we happened on this place when the Italian restaurant next door was randomly closed. I am so glad it was, because this food was GREAT.

The menu isn’t huge, but we ordered a lot and everything was really good - xiao long bao, pork and shrimp dumplings, wonton noodle soup, beef rolls and pan fried pork buns. Of course this ain’t DTF but this was really solid Chinese food, and it’s perfect for a rainy day.

We’ll definitely make this a regular place in...

A mom and pop joint serving excellent xlb with thin wrappers. Dad dan noodles have great flavor, a bit salty but still delicious. The pan fried pork buns was filled voluptuously, with good contrast between soft portions of the bun and the crispy bottom. To top it off, the chili oil they provide is spicy and thick, and low on oil content.

Five stars given that there are no other place like this in Fullerton. It is priced slightly higher than Rowland heights, but for the taste and convenience, this will become my go to place for xlb and dan dan noodles...

Went for dinner with my daughter. We ordered beef noodles, wonton noodles and cold cuts of cucumber. The prices have been increased now, but the amount of food does not seem to be proportional to the price. The staff service attitude a bit cold and looks like a family member works as a waiter, The attitude of the service staff makes it seem like he has no enthusiasm for the job ，also The restaurant environment can only be given 2 points. It looks like a family business and they do not pay attention to the decoration of the dining...