Array36 - 36宴

Array 36 is a cut above. The food, service and atmosphere were exceptional. We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday in one of the smaller private dining rooms and it was some of the best Chinese food I've ever tasted in my life. The chefs should win awards for this place! The servers were attentive and one was nearly always present. I'm blown away and would highly recommend this place to anyone. I loved everything that was ordered, but *especially* the tofu skin appetizer, okra appetizer, scallop tartare cones, Peking done -- served three ways: skin, smoked & regular, crispy prawns, short rib, noodles, and sautéed green beans.

Today is a special day, a family gathering. It’s our first time here after almost two years of opening. The food is pretty good, but the service is too slow. The place is packed... In the end, we waited too long and got a free dessert🍧

My parents came from China to celebrate my birthday, and I wanted to find a beautiful restaurant that they would enjoy. I searched online for something special and ended up choosing Array36. The environment was exactly like the photos online – elegant, upscale, and absolutely stunning. The dishes were beautifully presented as well! Perfect for photos, and the flavors did not disappoint. My parents were so happy and said it’s comforting to know there’s such amazing Chinese cuisine in LA – makes them feel like their daughter is well taken care of here😂😂 Truly a memorable experience.

------new review------ Last review, I scored this restaurant 3 stars because the duck's windpipe was not removed when cleaning. I removed one star for it. But this time, it was only worth 2 stars. Last time, we had roasted duck. They provided a buy-one-get-one-free ticket for the restaurant's anniversary celebration, so I chose to use the free duck ticket and went there again. Shanghai Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums 本幫話梅燻魚 0/5 We didn't order as much as last time, but last time the Shanghai Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums gave me a deep impression. I wrote "Even more memorable than the roast duck." This time, they changed the layout with a wood board and artificial crepe red maple tree. Not only the layout, they also changed the flavor, color, and texture. It became very salty instead of lightly sweet and sour. It became dark instead of golden brown. It became soft instead of crispy. If I had such a plate the first time, I wouldn't order it again. Intestine in Golden Sour Soup 酸湯肥腸 1/5 The portion was big. It obviously came from two separate intestines because one was tender, but the other was very chewy. The flavor had a strong chemical taste, probably from some industrial pre-made seasoning. It was strangely spicy and unnaturally sour, not a natural flavor. By the way, the pickled mustard at the bottom of the bowl was tasty. Very crispy texture. Good. One star for the pickled mustard. Stir-fried Beef with Rice Noodle 乾炒牛河 4/5 Classic-level stir-fry. No oil at the bottom of the plate. Beef was tender and well seasoned. Bean sprouts were fresh. Very good. Roast Duck 烤鴨 5/5 As good as always. Still the same good-quality roasting, correct cut, soft packaged pre-made wrapper, and WRONG scallion. I know the rule. You need to pay the tip based on the full amount even if you got free dishes. I took out my phone, switched to the calculator app, and found that the tip suggestion on the bill had already included the duck price. I didn't mind that they calculated it for me, but without any warning when they gave me the bill, what will happen to a careless person? I don't consider the restaurant sincere. ------last review------ When I carried a bag of duck carcass (duck skeleton) out of the restaurant, I was thinking of writing a review and giving it 4 stars. 36 Array is considered a high-end Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles. The renovation was dark and business style. Why are all fine dining restaurants dark? The location is in the middle of the San Gabriel Valley, the center of the Chinese population. But the restaurant's style feels more like something from Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. 36 Array is famous for its roast duck. They even offer a tableside duck carving performance for an extra 40 dollars. They also have an option to eat roast duck with caviar for an additional 188 dollars. Why ruin two good foods? Let’s talk about the food: Roast Duck 烤鴨 5 out of 5 Good. It met all the criteria of a proper roast duck. Good shape, good color, traditional cut, served with quality flour wrappers and accurate dipping sauces. One issue. The green onion. Wrong type and wrong part. I asked the waiter if they had a better kind. They did not. Shaoxing Drunken Sesame Shrimp (Raw) 紹興醉芝麻蝦 3 out of 5 It should have been good, but the chef added lemon juice, which made the flavor strange. Very expensive, 36 dollars for 15 small shrimp. Shanghai Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums 本幫話梅燻魚 5 out of 5 Very good flavor and texture. Even more memorable than the roast duck. Shanghainese Sauteed Eel in Special Sauce 響油鱔糊 4 out of 5 Bamboo Shoot Soup with Pickled Pork Belly 醃篤鮮 0 out of 5 So far, it still felt like a 4 star experience overall. But then The next day, I pulled out the duck carcass (duck skeleton), planning to shred the meat for stir frying with bean sprouts. It was unpleasant to find the windpipe still inside. This should have been removed during preparation. That is definitely unforgivable. I have never seen this, not even with roast duck from a roadside food booth. That is why it is 3 stars.

If you’re looking for a break from traditional Chinese cuisine, this spot offers a modern twist with creative presentation. The flavors are decent, but in my opinion, the high prices aren’t justified. It’s a great place to impress someone for a one-time visit, but not compelling enough for a return trip.

Excellent restaurant, 4 categories: 1. Taste and flavor: you must try the shrimp with the plum sauce 2. Quality was excellent like a Michelin star 3. Staff were amazing smiling, genuine, attentive, made you feel like you are at home in fine dining restaurant. 4. Atmosphere, beautiful restaurant comfortable chairs and setting private room excellent for meetings or events.

Friends from norcal wanted to try peking duck So we wanted to treat them to something more fancy This restaurent definitely has romantic and dinner vibes Although we came at 1:40pm for late lunch We were super appreciative of their service and willing to serve usbuntil 2:50pm (they close at 2:30pm) Always a great experience Normally im intimidated to order chinese cuisine in this area cause I don't speak the language but the servers always takes care of you Peking duck was super juicy (wish i can do the duck show next time) We order Szechuan dan dan and a crab noodle dish Both flavorful The braised pork was absolutely fire Very rich so might need some carbs Portion wise with a group of 4 is enough Would definitely come back to treat out friends n family Service is ALWAYS top tier Ambiance is absolutely a nice dinner vibe

My friend and I were traveling through the area from out of state and accidentally came into this restaurant instead of another we were planning on eating at. I am thankful for getting lost! The waiters were very kind and took their time explaining the menu. The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. It was easily shared between two people. This restaurant is so good and I hope to come back one day.

Celebrated a birthday at Array36 Restaurant -- the dishes were a creative fusion of local ingredients with elegant presentation, making it perfect for gatherings. The service was attentive and thoughtful throughout.

Food was good, rare place in San Gabriel Valley. Burada was our server, excellent service!

The food was very good. Very authentic. They gave us very good deserts. I would recommend getting both deserts ! Also the service is very good.

Very good atmosphere and environment I love the cold dish fish, it is even better than the last time! The staff is professional and warmhearted. Tea is very nice! Highly recommended and definitely come back

Last review, I scored this restaurant 3 stars because the duck's windpipe was not removed when cleaning. I removed one star for it. But this time, it was only worth 2 stars. Last time, we had roasted duck. They provided a buy-one-get-one-free ticket for the restaurant's anniversary celebration, so I chose to use the free duck ticket and went there again. Shanghai Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums 本幫話梅燻魚 0/5 We didn't order as much as last time, but last time the Shanghai Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums gave me a deep impression. I wrote "Even more memorable than the roast duck." This time, they changed the layout with a wood board and artificial crepe red maple tree. Not only the layout, they also changed the flavor, color, and texture. It became very salty instead of lightly sweet and sour. It became dark instead of golden brown. It became soft instead of crispy. If I had such a plate the first time, I wouldn't order it again. Intestine in Golden Sour Soup 酸湯肥腸 1/5 The portion was big. It obviously came from two separate intestines because one was tender, but the other was very chewy. The flavor had a strong chemical taste, probably from some industrial pre-made seasoning. It was strangely spicy and unnaturally sour, not a natural flavor. By the way, the pickled mustard at the bottom of the bowl was tasty. Very crispy texture. Good. One star for the pickled mustard. Stir-fried Beef with Rice Noodle 乾炒牛河 4/5 Classic-level stir-fry. No oil at the bottom of the plate. Beef was tender and well seasoned. Bean sprouts were fresh. Very good. Roast Duck 烤鴨 5/5 As good as always. Still the same good-quality roasting, correct cut, soft packaged pre-made wrapper, and WRONG scallion. I know the rule. You need to pay the tip based on the full amount even if you got free dishes. I took out my phone, switched to the calculator app, and found that the tip suggestion on the bill had already included the duck price. I didn't mind that they calculated it for me, but without any warning when they gave me the bill, what would happen to a careless person? I don't consider the restaurant sincere.

Food is so so not best quality, quality not that good we good duck, sweet sour fish, the fish is thin too thin like barely taste the meat Duck skin for Beijing duck it's not crispy enough for sure. N for the price the duck is so so Overall I believe the food is so so Not gonna be coming back often

Heard a lot of great things but recently got to experience myself at a dinner party celebrating my niece marriage!! Wonderful large space with some serious modern decor? To be fair we were in large private room so might be a little bias? Leo and the entire staff were nice and tried best to be attentive but was a little chaotic!! Food presentation was artistic refined and delicious but again only my first impression. Unsure of pricing and exactly what but everything was great From appetizers to mains...So much food!!! Absolutely delicious and huge appreciation to Array and staff bringing this all together for my niece!!

Array 36 is fine dining chinese food and the service is amazing. Is it the best chinese food? no but it is a really nice place if you want to to take someone to impress. The duck is carved table side and set on fire first. they serve it 3 different ways (just skin, sliced for crepe pancakes, and smoked). it's really a great experience. The duck was delicious, I just wish the hoison was better. Id also pass on the pork belly with quail eggs. The spot prawn was delicious as was the fried shrimp. As of June 2025 they are offering a bogo on the duck where you buy one now and get a free one next time. However it is cut inside so no duck on fire tableside and only comes cut the one way (for crepe pancake).

Too pretentious and too expensive. They want to be upscale but don't know how to be. It's really just a Chinese restaurant with a fancy skin. Service was meh. They never changed our plates. They brought out the food in a seemingly random order. The 'buddha jumps the wall' wasn't very luxurious tasting and very little ingredients. Restroom is pretty meh, skimping out on decent soap of and paper towels. Again, just a remodeled Chinese restaurant with jacked up prices to match their interior with not much regards to quality.

This is exactly like the feast of ancient Chinese emperor would have!! Every dish and even plum juice are made from scratch from the kitchen On top of that, it is gourmet and every dish is so delicate and delicious The servers are so nice and sweet ! Please look for Bobby! He is the best! The ambiance is very nice for family gatherings and host special occasions ! Parking is very easy because it is located in a big plaza I highly recommended it!!

Come here if you're feeling fancy cause the vibes are definitely elevated compared to your normal Chinese restaurant. It has that dark atmosphere and feels like you're inside some night club. Other than that the food was not that impressive. The good: I really liked their crispy sweet shrimp (Array 36 signature Crispy Prawns in Plum Sauce) which was their first dish they served...probably the best dish of the night. Great balance between crispy(but still easy to chew), sweet, and savory, pretty much all of the shell plus shrimp tasted great! Second best dish was their lamb on a sizzling pot (Teppanyaki Cumin Lamb) it's very hard to make lamb taste good since its so gamey, but they seasoned it really well and it tasted great with all the onions. Third best dish was the Shanghainese Sauteed Eel in Special sauce. It looks like noodles, but it's actually Eel that's cooked great and it really goes well with their sweet special sauce. It was also nice they had the Roasted Duck Anniversary special (buy one get one free). The bad: The Roasted Duck was not served well considering they charged $98! It seemed like the amount of meat and skin was not a good amount portion wise. Skin was crispy but both skin and meat was nothing special, just lacked flavor...I've had better and cheaper like at Ji Rong. Another thing that bothered me most was that the duck pancakes (10 pieces for $10) was all folded up to look "neat" but it made it really hard for all of us to take it off the paper, just created a mess and inconvenience. And the Duck Sauce Set was $10 for two sets, yet it is organized so inefficiently. Why is the duck sauce served with a tiny spoon? You scoop it and it makes a big mess all over the table and you gotta scoop multiple times cause it so small. And for $10 there was just not enough of the other sides, portions were small. The Deep Fry Whole Fish in Sweet Sour sauce was not worth $88! Presentation looks quite nice as they present a giant deep fried fish and then pour a very sour disappointing sweet and sour sauce all over the fish. Panda express has better sweet and sour sauce! I feel like the sourness really ruins the dish, it's too strong and makes the fried fish taste bad. Service was also quite poor for a fine dining restaurant standards. Maybe it was an off day and they were short on staff but our vegetable and soup dishes took a long time to be served. And after buying their Buy One Get One Free Anniversary Roast Duck, they forgot to give us the free Roast Duck coupon after we paid! I had to drive back and bring my receipt to get the coupon. Fancy, overpriced, and mid. There are cheaper places like Ji Rong Peking Duck. Overall score: 6.2/10.

Just had another great meal at Array 36. Burada's service was amazing, very friendly and attentive. We tried the blueberry jelly infused yam, its hulu shape looked very delicate and the taste was a bit sweet. We ordered the roast duck because we had a coupon from our previous visit. And everything else was delicious as well. Highly recommended.

Took my dad here for dinner as he only prefers to eat Chinese food when we go out. Saw this place highlighted on IG a few times. The service was okay but they don't have linen napkins or provided us with napkins so we had to ask for that. We ordered the roast duck for the show. I was shocked they just heated it up lmao. The skin was extra crispy though and they recommended dipping it in the brown sugar. This was surprisingly very good and my dad liked it. The portion isn't that big so feel free to order other dishes. We also ordered: Braised Pork Belly: this was probably the best dish. 4/5 Clay pot chicken: 3/5 - the flavor was okay but this was primarily bones. Garlic choy sum - 5/5 - this was my dad's favorite dish. The decoration inside was beautiful. Overall, I thought the experience was okay but not worth it.

RUDE HOST ATTITUDE. Made a reservation over the phone saying 9 people and they said the table fits 8 so 9 will be tight and offered the private room but we said we will stick with the dining table cause we may have only 8 people and they said ok but when we arrived, the host said they wrote 7 and had the audacity to tell us "next time tell them the correct number of people".... How ridiculous that they wrote the amount of people wrong and had the audacity to talk to us like that to tell them correctly next time... maybe you should get your ears checked before you demand us.. RUDE & full of shiitttt attitude. This was the start of night but ruined the mood for our celebration. If it wasn't for the host shittty mouth it would have deserved a 4-5 star. The food was pretty good, they had some pretty unique dishes. The server was professional and nice, much better than the lady in the front who talked to us with such attitude and rudeness. The ambience is nice, dim, and good amount of spacing between tables.

Excellent service from Frank, Frank is an outstanding server with a very professional and excellent attitude. The food was also delicious.

What a cool, jazzy place! I was impressed by the vibe, the clean and cool atmosphere. I made reservations, so we were easily and quickly seated. We got the anniversary duck special, delicious! We also ordered the diced beef with mushrooms, the garlic fried shrimp, garlic stir-fried pea leaves, (I wanted the braised cod, but it was sold out), bean curd noodles, and the Shanghai baos. For dessert, we got the iced mango sago. Every thing was tasty! Except the baos- they weren't great, like Kang Kang is great, because they weren't crispy enough and didn't have much stuffing. Other than that, it was fancy service and good vibes! Check it out!

This restaurant has a beautiful display of a whale floating through a waterfall background at the entrance. It was really entertaining to look at while waiting for us to be seated. The vibes are calm & soothing! My husband & I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant for Valentine's Day. The experience we had here was amazing. My favorite dish of the night was the beef short ribs! It came with corn cheese & dipping sauces. The ribs in my opinion had the perfect texture. It just melted in my mouth. Another favorite of mine was the Xiao Long Bao. It was really flavorful & delicious. The food here is amazingly good & fresh. The staff were helpful & always checking on us.

Shanghainese & Southern Chinese Cuisine. Order Szechuan Spicy & Numbing Beef Honeycomb Tripe , Array 36 Signature Crispy Prawns In Plum Sauce , Array 36 Signature Roast Duck , Fish Slices w Pickled Mustard Green In Golden Sour Soup , Array 36 Signature Braised Pork. Good Quality Good Service.

Came here for the roasted duck! You have to pay more for the presentation that includes the table side carving and smoked duck, which was worth it! Service was great and enjoyed each dish! Roast duck was my fav- love that they serve it different ways- smoked, carved, skin. Would come back for this! And restaurant looked very classy! Good vibes!

So good! All the food A+. Service was great. Will be back no doubt. Highly recommend.

Array 36 is an upscale restaurant that offers authentic Chinese dishes. We came here for lunch and I'm honestly blown away at the experience. The food was impeccable. Yes it's pricey but they're using fresh seafood and meats so you're paying for quality. All the dishes were super well balanced. Nothing was overly salty or spicy but everything had a great depth of flavor. My favorite bit of the meal was the golden soup. Very luscious with a hint of sour and spice. There were also no bones in the fish. The Peking Duck was delicious. Very lean and the chun bings came out steaming. I also liked how they offered a brown sugar as apart of the toppings with gave the Peking Duck a surprise pop of flavor. What really stood out to me was the dining experience. Each table felt very private because the tables are pretty spread out and the decor of the restaurant has decorative barriers. The decor and ambience is lovely as well. The service was great, waiters were very attentive and kind. Overall Array 36 is a great choice if you want to go all out on a meal and get some really tasty dishes.

Came to celebrate the Lunar New Year...loved the ambiance and the design of the restaurant. It's unique and very different than the white walled typical colors of other Chinese establishments. The decor was nice and it looked like they really spent quite a bit on the overall construction. We ordered quite a few dishes for our party of 10 - you can see the pictures. I would say maybe 4 dishes (jellyfish, pork, shrimp and soup) were a hit while the remaining were misses - and that was basically unanimous amongst our party. The worst dishes were the fish and steak - not good at all. Service was hit and miss - we were in a private room and they didn't refill the hot tea until we asked, they didn't change the plates until we asked, nor did they come to remove the finished plates so we just put them on a buffet nearby. We saw trash on the floor, stray chopsticks around the wall decor, and a balloon that was up against the ceiling. Many have said how pricey the place is - I tried to evaluate based on experience, food and service. Regardless of the price, this place was mediocre at best...but then you add in the almost $960 bill, I honestly can't say I would recommend this place. I have heard from several friends that the service and cleanliness have gone downhill since its initial opening months...maybe ownership would consider regrouping and refocusing. We all wanted to enjoy the meal but we were disappointed with the overall experience.

The food is very tasty and very good. The service is impeccable as well. We ordered fish, intestine, rice , and noodles. All are very delicious. The restaurant is big and with great atmosphere. There is a performance on the duck if you call ahead to order. Overall it's a excellent restaurant, but the price is on the higher end, so be prepared to spend money to get your belly filled.

I came back for my birthday dinner. Array 36 is a place for special events. The food and ambience were superb again. Service is on point and helpful.

What a fabulous newer upscale Chinese restaurant. We had a wonderful family dinner here. I drive by this area often and didn't notice when they changed over. Inside is fancy, maybe a bit dark, but fancy. Signature Roast Duck - not exactly like Peking Duck skin, but same presentation. Accompaniments include cucumbers, thin pancakes, sauce, green onion and brown sugar. This was tasty and a hit. Make sure to keep the pancake lid closed as they tend to dry out. Crispy Prawns - flavorful and crispy, this was good Dunken Chicken - cool presentation and okay flavors Roasted Cauliflower - this was good and a bit of a kick Braised Pork Belly - this has a great sauce Garlic Noodles - I really like the texture of the noodles, they were super bouncy Service was good. Parking can be tight during meal times in the shared space. Definitely recommended.

Ambiance is amazing and very high end. It's a great place if you want to impress your guests. For some reason, food didn't come out too quickly for us. I had to wait over 30 mins for my dessert. The dishes tasted great though. Will go back and try something else next time

Every visit to this restaurant leaves me absolutely blown away. Dining here isn't just a meal - it's an experience. The best upscale Chinese fine dining restaurant in the area. You can tell how much thought, time, and investment went into the design and decor. From the moment you walk in, you're transported into another world. Shoutout to Bob for always providing exceptional service and for being the best of the best! He is attentive, knowledgeable, and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure we have an amazing dining experience. Our go-to dishes are the peking duck, lobster, and blueberry jelly-infused yam, paired with the refreshing fresh coconut drink (coming from someone who hates coconuts). The peking duck performance is the highlight of the meal - they serve the crispy skin first which is meant to be enjoyed with the brown sugar. I loved the addition of pear to the peking duck as well! They prepare the duck two ways - flamed and smoked, both of which are incredible. I highly recommend walking through the entire restaurant to take in all the decor - even the bathrooms are beautifully designed. The largest VIP private room also has a starry ceiling. MUST ORDER: - Signature Roast Duck (obviously) - Lobster (Typhoon Shelter Style) - Blueberry Jelly-Infused Yam - Soybean Sprouts - Beef Prime Ribs - Crispy Prawns - Braised Pork - Mango Sago - Red Sugar Sweet Wine Sesame Glutinous Rice Balls - Fresh Coconut Drink I cannot compliment every dish enough. Every dish is a masterpiece and you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The value is worth it for what you get with the ambiance and quality of food. Love it so much here!!

The restaurant has a beautiful display of a whale floating through a waterfall background at the entrance. It was visually engaging and entertaining to look at while waiting for our party to be seated. My favorite dish of the night was their signature crispy prawns in plum sauce. I think I could have finished the dish on my own. My second favorite dish was the steamed black cod served with pickled vegetables which added a nice acidity to complement the fish. The Boston lobster in salted egg yolk was definitely a unique experience. Although it was good, the egg yolk stir fry was a bit too rich for me as I prefer it prepared the classic way with noodles. We ordered soy bean sprouts and choy sum, which were both cooked very well. Overall, I enjoyed my meal at Array 36 and would come back just for their signature crispy prawns. Parking in the front of the restaurant is limited but there is plenty of parking in the back and the lot adjacent to the restaurant.

Took my parents here for their wedding anniversary which happened to be on New Year's Eve. We made sure to make a reservation but still waited for around 20 mins to be seated. The ambience is nice and upscale, but the service was reallyyyyyy slow. Jellyfish - 9/10 the jellyfish has a nice texture and the flavor was refreshing. Crab Roe Tofu - 6/10 it was pretty blend, quite disappointed. Crispy shrimp - 8/10 dish with best ROI in my opinion, really tasty too Sweet lotus root - 9/10 yummy!! Must order Sourkraut fish - 7/10 its meh... had a kick to it, taste of peppercorns is too strong imo. Peking duck - 8/10 no table side show, but the duck was tasty nonetheless. The soup was a bit gamey though. The bill came out to be around $350 for 5 which was not toooo bad. But I think I'd go for Bistro Nas for a similar experience, though the 36 is more Shanghainese and Na is more traditional Peking cuisine.

Been here several times already and it never disappoints. All the good so savory, so flavorful, so delightful. Enjoyed every bite along with the magnificent ambience. If you haven't tried this amazing restaurant, you are missing out.

Burada's service was amazing. We reserved a dinner for a bday celebration and she makes sure we were taken care of. The food was delicious here.

Looking for a higher end Chinese restaurant in the SGV? This is it. When walking in the grand double doors, you'll be greeted with a live image of a whale on their waterfall screen. The lighting, dishware, ambiance emulates that of a higher end restaurant. It is a Chinese restaurant, of course, so there will be noise from all the people having a good time enjoying their meals. We came for a Thanksgiving dinner primarily for their duck. However, we were slightly disappointed when they said they wouldn't be able to provide the show for us and would only be able to serve the duck one way. At other restaurants, the duck can be served three ways (meat, skin, and soup), but given the occasion and how busy it was, it was understandable that they could only do what they can. We ordered the Array 36 Signature Roast Duck (Whole), Array 36 Signature Braised Pork, Fish Slices with Pickled Mustard Greens in Golden Sour Soup, Fried Rice with Beef and Black Truffle, and King Crab Meat Avocado Salad. The duck was OK and came with the usual wrap, veggies, and sauce. The Braised Pork was also OK and this does come with fatty pieces attached to the meat. The fish slices in the sour soup was delicious and a table favorite. Another table favorite was the fried rice with beef and black truffle. This one was very tasty and was the first dish to be finished. Definitely recommend. The king crab meat avocado salad was also just ok and can pass on this next time. Overall, the food was OK but if you're more price conscious, you can probably get similar food elsewhere for less. Personally, I feel like this was more for the experience and ambiance of this restaurant. The service was great and we definitely would order the fish slices and fried rice again in the future!

A very stylish Chinese restaurant, we came in for a late dinner and it was so packed. The seatings were a bit tight for my liking. The menu was big with a lot of good choices. We started off with a bottle of white wine and Jasmine hot tea. For food we shared seafood soup, chicken soup, whole Peking duck and mung bean noodles. The food was very delicious in decent portions. It took a while for the duck to come out though. I guess they were too busy at the moment. The service was very friendly and attentive. I really liked this upscale Chinese restaurant, we don't come out to this area but we will visit again if we are ever in this area!

We came here for Thanksgiving dinner and place was packed (make your reservations for the holidays!) Their Duck 3 ways is amazing on a normal day, where they will fire it, slice it, and smoke it table side -- and it's absolutely delicious. Since they were so busy with the holidays, they ditched the table side show, but the Peking ducks was still amazing tasting. The star of the show this night was the Crab 3 ways -- I've never had crab like this! The hands down favorite was the Crab with Salted egg yolk -- they deep fry the crab with shell rolled in salted egg yolk -- so much umami. Second was the Crab with minced garlic on top and thin rice noodles on the bottom -- the noodles soak up the sauce from the crab and garlic, so tasty. Third was crab with steamed egg -- also good but pales in comparison to the other 2 dishes. I don't even want to know how much this cost, but it was amazing!

The food is amazing here, especially The Duck! The other dishes were super flavorful and delicious. The service was attentive. Would definitely come back!

A very nice addition to the mid-up scale Chinese food scene in SGV! Made a reservation weeks before, wasn't full house that night but even so because of the restaurant layout the tables are set far apart, providing a sort of private environment, suitable for family gathering. Ordered a variety of dishes, the most impressive one had to be the Peking Duck, not really the taste (it's good not excellent) but the whole performance they put together with fire up that literally made everyone wow! The sautéed eel in special sauce was another good one, pretty authentic, nice pairing with rice. Crispy prawn in plum sauce had a sweet flavor to it and my parents liked that a lot. All other dessert dishes were above average too. I will definitely go back again with my family or friends in the future!

This place is my favorite Chinese place when you want to take guests to impress!!! Highly recommend their ducks . If you opt out on seeing the show of duck cutting, seeing it on fire, then it being smoked... its going to be much cheaper (i think $40-60? Vs more than $100 for the same amount of food). Parking is relatively ample bc it is in a plaza

** 5/5 - Best Peking Duck Ever!** The **Peking Duck** at Array 36 is *flawless*--**super crispy skin**, juicy meat, and perfect thin pancakes. Served tableside with hoisin, scallions, and cucumber, every bite was heaven. Even the bones were repurposed into soup! **A must-order.** Will be back just for this!

Super friendly staff, generous food portion. Especially the sweet sour fish which taste really good. The peiking duck is also a kids favorite dish. our server is super friendly. Strongly recommended. Definitely will be back.

From the outside, you may assume Array 36 just another fancy Chinese restaurant in the SGV. However, step inside and you'll find yourself transported into another world. The restaurant is elegantly designed with stylish modern touches set against traditional, Asian zen elements; you can tell they put a lot of thought into creating an impressive, elevated ambiance. All of the food we ordered was not only delicious but also memorable because they were all unique. We had the mung bean noodles with spicy sesame sauce, bean curd with wood ear mushrooms and bamboo which were deceptively good, and my favorite dish here is the signature shrimp. What makes Array 36 special is that they've taken these typical dishes you'd find at most Chinese restaurants and added their unique spin on flavor to them. Service was very attentive and the waitstaff provided excellent service. I did deduct a star, however, due to the wait on the Peking Duck, as we were sitting for nearly an hour after finishing the rest of our dishes, and noticed other diners were having a similar experience. Understandably, their Peking Duck special would attract a lot of interested parties and we were warned about there being a wait but had we known just how long it was going to be, we would've saved it for another time. Ironically, while the duck was still quite tasty, it was my least favorite dish from what we ordered as the skin was crispy but the meat was a little dry. Overall, still a great choice of restaurant for a celebration or if you want to impress someone. I'd skip the duck for next time unless you're getting it carved table side, as I believe you get faster, priority service. However, I'm still dreaming of the signature shrimp and other dishes.

Came in on a Monday night and it was simply beautiful in here. The vibes in the restaurant is so soothing and calm. We got the duck, beef rib, bullfrog claypot, garlic green beans, and Yangzhou egg fried rice. My favorite was definitely the duck. All the toppings that came with the duck paired perfectly together. I definitely recommend getting the duck. Another favorite was the ribs! It came with corn cheese and various other dippings. The rib just melted in my mouth. William was our server and he was fantastic! Always made sure we were doing go ok and was patient even when we were indecisive.

I took my mom here to celebrate her birthday. She loves the staple plum shrimps and Beijing duck here. We tried the new seasonal fish dish. It is delicious with tender fish. They even gave my mom a complimentary soup noodle (for longevity). Great service. We will be back soon!

It wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't feel like a genuine high quality restaurant to me. The service feels like any other Chinese restaurant. There wasn't much to the fine dining aspect of it. It felt rushed and unorganized, kind of if you were at a dim sum place. If you ask for something, people just kind of disappear and forget to bring it. If I were to compare it to other places, yeah, the service is subpar. Food was alright. They definitely use less salt. Unfortunately that was the case on all the dishes. We ordered a good amount of plates, but I honestly thought it would be better. It all tastes the same, just with no salt or less salt. One thing I did like was how crispy the duck skin was, but other than that, nothing stood out to me and none of it was memorable. Ambiance is okay, the decor is nice, but it doesn't really match the vibes of the place since it's so loud and people are rushing around. Also I think the screen with the waterfall was slightly broken in some places already. Kind of like a TV and the place is much smaller than you think. Also the restrooms aren't that pleasant due to that giant air con inside. All in all, I don't think it was worth it. But it was nice to try.

Amazing service and food. The Peking duck was carved right at our table, and the crispy skin with the house-made hoisin sauce was wonderful

Made this reservation for lunch to try their unique Peking/Roast Duck. An absolute must try! The skin is extremely crispy and has a crunch to every bite, and there is also plenty of meat included as well. The servers were attentive and came by to refill our waters and change our plates multiple times throughout our meal. Will definitely come back again the next time I'm in the area for their duck and other dishes to try!

All in all a good spot for upscale Chinese food. In the same category as a Bistro Na's so it's nice to see another restaurant enter this space. Food is all around delicious- we ordered the $688(?) set menu and were able to move into a private room. Private room min spending is $600. The private room is much better lit than the main dining room. The menu fed the 8 of us very well. In general all the dishes were well received. The smoked pine pork was probably the least well liked all around. It was super super dry like eating a crumbling charcoal that was held together by a caramelized sweet sauce. It was so dry the piece of pork I had cut the inside of my mouth. Peking duck was pushed into the room, set on fire, sliced tableside, and served 3 way. First way is just the crispy skin (spoiler it wasn't as crispy as the waiter had hyped it to be), second was standard Peking duck with the wrapper, and last was smoked at the table. The prime rib was really tender and delicious. It came with a variety of dipping sauces and questionable corn cheese. Everything else was good portions and generally tasty.

The food was delicious and the portions were generous compared to other fancier Asian options. The tofu skin, shrimp, and beef with oyster mushroom were highlights. Leo and the staff were attentive and super friendly. Would highly recommend!

This is probably the best Peking duck I have ever tried in LA, very classy atmosphere, great presentation, and excellent service, definitely will come back!

We returned to Array for a second time to try out different dishes. The pork jowl dish was the surprise dish of the night, flavors were delicious and we kept eating the pork meat pieces. The duck was split into two plates for each of us to enjoy, nice classy touch. The yam and pumpkin vegetarian dish was good too. Laura was our server and she took care of us with exceptional service. We enjoyed the light music in the background and the corner booth seating was very comfortable and appreciated. We are looking forward to our next return visit to try out more dishes at Array.