New Garden M — Restaurant in Walnut

I recently had the pleasure of dining at NEW GARDEN M, and it quickly became one of my favorite spots in the area. From the moment I arrived, I noticed how convenient the location is—there’s plenty of free parking, which already takes away the stress that often comes with visiting popular restaurants.

Once inside, I was greeted warmly by the staff. The server was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, setting the tone for an enjoyable meal. Throughout the dining experience, service remained consistent—water was refilled promptly, and every request was handled with care and a smile.

Now, onto the food—which is the real highlight. The 간짜장 (ganjjajang) here is outstanding. The noodles are perfectly cooked with just the right chew, and the black bean sauce is rich, savory, and well-balanced. You can tell it’s made with care and skill—it’s not overly oily or heavy, but instead has that deep, comforting flavor that makes you want to savor every bite.

Another standout dish is their 맛탕 (candied sweet potatoes). This is often a tricky dish to get right, but NEW GARDEN M absolutely nails it. The sweet potatoes are lightly fried to achieve a crisp exterior, then coated in a glossy, slightly sticky syrup that gives just the right level of sweetness. Every bite has a perfect crunch, followed by soft and fluffy potato inside. It’s the kind of side dish that could easily steal the spotlight.

Overall, the combination of excellent food, generous parking, and top-notch service makes NEW GARDEN M a place I highly recommend to anyone looking for quality Korean-Chinese cuisine. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual meal or planning to bring family and friends, this restaurant delivers in every way. I’m already looking forward to...

We went here for a celebration party and had a 12 course banquet. The food portions were generous and we had a nice variety of food. The atmosphere was okay but the restaurant could use a deep cleaning and some updating. The lazy Susan was sticky and definitely needed to be cleaned or replaced. When the server was dishing out the soup, he spilled a lot of it on the lazy Susan and didn't bother cleaning up liquid so the dishes that came out were sitting on top of the soup liquid. I liked the noodles, black bean fish, orange chicken, beef dish, broccoli, Mabo tofu and the bread. The pork dish was okay but I wasn't that fond of the sauce. For dessert they served orange slices and caramelized sweet potato which was very tasty. We had soup, rice, noodles, chicken, fish, pork, broccoli, Kim chi, green beans, beef dish, scallops with asparagus, Mabo tofu and Chinese bun and dessert. It was a ton of food and there was lots left over at our table. It was a nice and fun...

New Garden is infamously known by all Koreans in this area. It is the go-to place for Korean style Chinese food. If you're looking for strong spices in your dish, this is probably not the place. They make the taste fit more for a Korean's platter, but it is so good. If you are looking for a saltier dish, I recommend the pork shop with salt and pepper. Among Koreans, there is a dividing line between whether you are a jajangmyun person (black bean noodle) or jampong person (spicy seafood noodle soup). Personally I prefer jampong but both options are really good here. The fried dumplings are to die for. They have the perfect crisp and are filled with meat. For those that are looking for a sample order for a big party, here is my go to order: pork chop with salt and pepper, fried chicken with spicy sauce, Mongolian beef, fried dumpling, jajangmyun, jampong, beef noodle soup, bread, fried shrimp with spicy sauce, and fresh sweet potatoes. Just try...