Yuan Fen Private Kitchen feels like having dinner at a friend’s place—cozy and relaxed. The cooking leans into honest, home-style flavors, yet the finesse shows in the details: Kung Pao Chicken arrives crisp and tender, the pickled-fish soup is bright and flavorful without excess oil, and even the simple side of baby bok choy stays perfectly crunchy. The space is neat and welcoming; “Live • Laugh • Love” decals and a lucky-cat figurine greet you at the door and lift your mood right away. The owner and servers are genuinely friendly, offering smart suggestions based on your group size and tastes, and dishes come out at just the right pace. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and it’s ideal for small gatherings or family meals. In short, this is the kind of neighborhood spot you’ll revisit: food made with heart, service with warmth, and an atmosphere full of...
Read moreDon’t come, Not recommend. Very disappointed with the quality of the food, not fresh at all, which seems like preserved Chinese prep package that has lots of additives. The taste is fine. The amount is small too. Too salty and all dishes seems like same style with black sauce. -HOT The ac is not working well, sweating whole time -Slow, waiting for at least half an hour and each dishes takes a long gap. Only a couple busy in the kitchen I guess it makes sense. -not authentic...
Read moreA very humble restaurant yet serving one of the best Shanghainese food we could have in LA. The eel dish (鳝丝) is my favorite. The owners are super nice and giving us suggestions for our order. You don’t expect very high scale environment tho. Just a local restaurant which serves top notch. Overall 5 star...
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