Cocoin Kitchen — Restaurant in Hacienda Heights

Review for Cocoin Kitchen Thank you.🙏 I recently stopped by Cocoin Kitchen for lunch after seeing it recommended online, and I’m really glad I did. It happened to be lunch and so the lunch menu was a little less expensive. I proceeded to asked the waitress what she would recommend. She asked me if this was my first time there, I said yes. She went on to mention to try the pork chops.; So I did. I ordered the pork chops with spicy sauce, and it was a great meal. The pork chops were thin, lightly fried, and had a mild spicy flavor that wasn’t overwhelming but added a nice kick. They were very tender and flavorful. The meal came with rice, which made it filling and well-balanced. I also ordered a hot green tea, which was smooth and relaxing. Because I ordered it with my meal, the tea was half off, which was a nice bonus.

The service was fast, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there, which made the experience even better. While I was eating, the waitress came over and let me know that the gentleman who had been sitting behind me had paid for my lunch. She pointed him out to me as he was getting into his car, and I was able to wave as he was getting into his car. It was such a kind and unexpected gesture, and it truly made my day. I would like to give a huge shout out to that gentleman for his generosity and kindness. I've never had anyone do that. The atmosphere was nice and calm. There were not very many people in there. I guess the weather outside, because it was raining, they just ordered takeout or delivery.

Cocoin Kitchen also has a pretty large menu with a lot of interesting options, so I’ll definitely be coming back to try more. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were all really good. I highly recommend checking them out if you're...

Update: So it’s been almost a year since my 1 star review earlier below. Decided to try 1 more time & so glad that I did. Changed for the better, the good old family service & friendliness is back & the food is tasty. Ordered Hainan chicken & it was delicious. Looking forward to going again. Saving final star till nxt visit to confirm. -————— Oh my! How things change. Used to come here every week pre-pandemic, but haven’t eaten here for a while. Take-out yesterday of my usual Hainan rice was so disappointing. Lady gave me attitude for asking for an xtra side sauce. Said she included 1 & when I asked again she mumbles something about charging & how “things are so expensive now”. Huh?! Don’t know what happened. This place used to be family-friendly service & comfort food. Was going to let it go as just a bad day there but then meal was also sad. White meat was soggy & dark meat was tough. That did it. Dropped review to 1 star....

I come to Cocoin Kitchen alot. I used to order thier Red Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou) with Steamed Jasmine White Rice, Mustard Cabbage and preserved vegetables with another Brasied Pork Belly (May Chai Cou Rou) their Shrimp Chow Mein, Chicken Chow Mein and Beef Chow Mein were very good too. They have sriracha sauce here and they may offer you hot or warm tea if you request them to and warm/hot water rather than cold water with ice cubes here. They do give to go and take out with lunch boxes (Bien Dang) here. The employees here are changing too because some of the servers can be new here depends on the days and hiring more employees and servers. The menu has now changed as the taxes has rised up with $1-$2 more in total when each individual customers pay for their meals and when the checks come out for the...