Liu Roast Fish — Restaurant in San Gabriel

Yesterday, my family and I went to Lao Liu Grilled Fish, and it truly lived up to its reputation! As soon as we stepped in, the aroma of grilled fish filled the air, and the bustling, warm atmosphere made the place feel lively and inviting. We ordered their signature dual-flavor grilled fish, and the design was so thoughtful! One half was spicy, and the other half was non-spicy, perfectly catering to the different tastes in our family. The spicy side was incredibly flavorful, with a balance of heat and a hint of sweetness that made it absolutely addictive. The non-spicy side had a rich, savory broth, and the fish was tender and juicy with no hint of fishiness. Even the kids enjoyed it!

In addition to the grilled fish, we ordered some skewers, like lamb and beef tendon. Each skewer was grilled to perfection—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—generously coated with cumin and chili powder, making them irresistibly fragrant. The beef tendon, in particular, had the perfect chewiness and was packed with the smoky flavor of the grill. Since we had kids with us, I also ordered shrimp fried rice for them. The rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked, with large, plump shrimp. My child loved it so much that they finished half a bowl in no time, happily praising how delicious it was.

The dining experience was further enhanced by the welcoming ambiance. The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was served quickly, and the environment was clean and well-maintained. Overall, it was a fantastic meal, and my whole family left feeling satisfied. Lao Liu Grilled Fish is definitely a great spot for family gatherings, and I can’t wait to come back and try more...

This was the last stop of an amazing girls day out with a friend I haven’t seen in years. Really disappointed with this restaurant. Will never go again! I was told they don’t accept my credit card which is from a major bank and I never had any problem using it anywhere else. So I was forced to use cash. Luckily I had enough cash to pay for the check but not enough to pay the “optional” tip. We were stopped by the owner and a waitress before we left. They say the minimum tip is mandatory. In my understanding tips are for a happy dining experience with at least decent service, which we didn’t received. I had to raise my arm many times to be noticed to get water to begin with, a refill, adding more food and getting the check in the end. On top of that food is overpriced and mediocre. The mixed hotpot with so called 60 sticks were made from very cheap items and the price was $36.99. The grilled squid was too rubbery to chew and it wasn’t the squid tentacles we ordered. The overly salty cucumber side dish was $9.99. What a joke! My friend had to throw in a $10 note to get us to leave the restaurant for the mandatory tips. It was supposed to be my treat for her. I felt so bad. What a horrible finish for such a...

This was my first time trying grilled Chinese fish and I loved every aspect of it. It was very easy to order and customize the type of fish, spiciness, and toppings, on the tablet.

We ordered the Qing Jiang fish with tripe in two flavors: Liu’s Homestyle (Hot) and Golden Soup Garlic (Medium). The colors were no indication of the spice but I would recommend at least the hot spiciness level if you’re a spice lover. I ended up loving Liu’s Homestyle more and regretted not adding more toppings. They tuck it under the fish so that it absorbs all the flavor and marinates in the sauce for as long as possible. I also loved that the fish was piping hot at all times since it was served over a flame the whole time.

I was really craving a scallion pancake but it turned out to be just alright. It was pretty doughy and there was no flakiness. I didn’t try the other two entrees of beef noodle soup and steamed milk buns but I was told they were just alright. Based on my experience of the fish alone...