Canaan Cafe

Try the bestest savours and flavours of Shanghai, China and Taipei, Taiwan and set your table for this fine meal in South Bay. Delicious dumplings, soup noodles. Vegetables, fried fish filets, fried chops. Take with a fine passionfruit green tea. Or boba milk tea. Some times are busier than others. But the wait staff is always working hard skidaddling to please. With professional courtesy of ease. A wonderful culinary corner.

Overall I liked the food and the service was ok. I didn't find the cleanliness of the restaurant particularly appealing. The chili oil wontons were just okay but the salt and pepper pork chop was pretty good, and comes with a beverage on the lunch combo menu.

I’ve been going to Canaan Cafe for years, they are one of my favorite go to Taiwanese restaurants in the area. Great food. Great deals. The restaurant itself is clean yet small. Get there early on weekend or you may have a wait. The service is super friendly and polite. They can answer any questions you have. Onion Pancake Spicy wonton Beef Noodle Soup Stir Fried String Beans with Garlic Honey Walnut Shrimp Eggplant with Basil Canaan Special Fish Filet Salt Pepper Egg Tofu Assorted Chow Mein Amazing lunch combos available 11am - 2:50pm M-F starting at $15 including main, rice and a drink

Excellent quality with a wide range of options in the menu. The dim sum was very good. The location is in a small strip mall that does not face the main road, so you need to keep an eye out for the sign. Parking lot right in front, but somewhat limited. Soup. Soup dumplings were good and the green beans were not overcooked, which is always a good thing. Quite a few regulars inside as well as a lot of food to go. They clearly have a loyal base because they are consistently good. There is a new location opening in the peninsula center in Palos Verdes, hopefully by the end of 2025.

I’ve been here for several times. Love this restaurant. Their popcorn chicken is really good. Highly recommended. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Canaan Cafe is a restaurant in Lomita that I really like. Great Taiwanese restaurant. I enjoy their crispy salted chicken, soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, walnut shrimp, and braised beef noodles. The flavors are authentic, and the rich broth is delightful. Their signature fish fillet is fried to perfection and drizzled with black pepper sauce, making it delicious. The tender and smooth texture of the French-style beef cubes is delightful, and the service from the staff is friendly. This restaurant is definitely worth a try!

Parking: They’re located in a small corner plaza with very limited parking spots. Free parking lot. Ambiance/Environment: They have a small space with a warm & welcoming environment. There’s limited indoor seating, and no outdoor seating. Make sure to come early because their dinner rush starts at 6pm! Service: Everyone was amazing, but Bonnie was above & beyond exceptional! She's very courteous and attentive. Bonnie gave us their most popular recommendations. She’s knowledgeable about the menu and explained everything with detail. Everything we ordered: Appetizers: 1) Popcorn Chicken - These were so delicious! The breading tasted as the usual popcorn chicken should taste. I ordered these spicy, and oh .. these were spicy. 2) Green Onion Pancake - The perfect simple appetizer. Such a comfort food that I love. No need for any sauce! 3) Steamed Shanghai Dumplings - Wooo careful for the hot soup that might squirt out! Bonnie told us these were hand made. The exterior was soft, and the meat was good! Entrees: 4) French Style Beef Filet Mignon - The beef was cooked perfectly! These were surprisingly soft and not too chewy! 5) Canaan Special Fish Fillet - The fish was cooked well and absolutely flavorful! It had a nice glaze to it. 6) Salt n Pepper Pork Chop - This was my favorite dish out of everything! Now I know why it’s so popular! These were definitely savory & sweet; emphasis on sweet. It had a syrup-like taste. Noodle & rice: 7) Braised Pork on Rice - Another comfort dish that I love! These reminded me of my ba noi’s thit kho minus the brown egg. 8) Dan Dan noodles - They were not shy with the spiciness or peanut sauce! All the flavors came through! The noodles were also cooked well. Drinks: 9) Jasmine green tea - Very refreshing. This does not come with sugar, but you can add it with the sugar from the table. 10) Thai tea - Can’t go wrong with one of the classics. This wasn’t overly sweet. Equal portions of tea and creamer. Pricing: My bf and I enjoyed everything! We left satisfied and fulfilled! We’ll be back for more!

Sweet and Sour Pork Chops with Broccoli and Steamed Rice. The Pork Chops were cooked perfect and tender, Broccoli was tender and cooked the way that I like. Vegetable Chow Mein was delicious with lots of veggies and pork. Mongolian Beef was tender with onions and slightly spicy. This place is very popular. Service is very good and the servers are very nice.

This place is great in the southbay. The beef noodle soup broth is flavorful and the beef is very tender. It all goes together well. The onion pancake is decent. The Shanghai dumplings and wonton in chili sauce are very good and tender. The special fish fillet is very tender and flaky for the fish and a decent portion. The staff was very nice and attentive and helpful. The shop itself is a bit small so on busy nights, it might get packed. They also do takeout.

Maybe I ordered the wrong stuff or maybe my half-delirious, fully-starved postpartum brain has changed my palate, but I don't know if I gave this place enough credit the first time around. The Steamed Shanghai Dumplings are still just fine, but the French Style Beef is where they really step it up. Very tender, peppery, beefy cubes. Simply delish. Canaan Special Pork Chop is nicely seasoned despite not traveling well (as all fried things get soggy - no fault of the restaurant). Kung Pao Chicken is super tender. I did wish for more veggies, but the flavor is good. The Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy is just that, but they make it well. The stems still have some crunch, and the garlic is notably fresh. Pretty good Chinese food for the South Bay. We're not known for the powerhouses like the SGV, but I think this one is a step in the right direction.

We were standing outside checking out the lunch menu specials and trying decide between here and Kotosh, when a server came out and handed us a menu, encouraging us to eat here! We decided we might as well give this a try first. Lunch Combo, Popcorn Chicken ($15) - The chicken smells ridiculously fragrant with white pepper and other spices as it comes to the table. The spice party continues in the mouth, with succulent and juicy pieces of chicken thigh covered with a thin and crisp potato starch breading. All of the pieces of chicken are tender, with no gristle. Fried basil adds a punch of herbal flavor. The chicken is served piping hot and the first couple of pieces can burn the mouth if you aren't careful. We ordered it spicy, but it's Taiwanese spicy so is basically just a small amount of pleasant heat. They serve the chicken with white jasmine rice, perfectly cooked, and some blanched broccoli. The broccoli still retains a fresh crunchiness and is extremely flavorful, probably covered by chicken bouillon and garlic. The proportions of each component is perfect. This lunch special comes with a drink as well! Since it was hot out, I opted for the iced tea, which comes unsweetened. The other choices were hot tea and lemonade. (5/5) Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($15) - This beef noodle soup consists of tender chunks of beef and blanched bok choy in a fragrant and aromatic broth, with chewy noodles. This is a pretty solid beef noodle soup. The beef is very tender, but not to the point of being mushy. The fascia of the beef is visible and is expertly cooked so that it easily yields. The broth is aromatic with the fragrance of Chinese braising spices and has just the tiniest bit of heat. The noodles are cooked perfectly bouncy. This is a solid rendition of a simple home-style beef noodle soup but I think the addition of preserved vegetables could help enhance this dish. (4/5) The Taiwanese food served at Canaan cafe is solid and I would be happy to return when I come to the area again. Bathrooms - Two individual rooms around the corner when you turn left after entering the front door.

We have gotten take out from this place a few times and they do not disappoint! We especially really like their Braised Beef Noodle Soup and their Popcorn Chicken. Overall definitely a good spot for delicious Chinese food!

Canaan Chinese Restaurant has 3 locations and I have been going to their Artesia/Cerritos location for over 10+ years! When I heard they popped up in Lomita/Torrance area, I had to check out if the flavors are the same. Results: 10/10 This spot is much smaller than their locations but perfect for a family night out! It has modern diner vibes and just get ready to eat! Everything on the menu is delicious and if you don't know what to order? Bonnie's Recs for 100% Happy Belly Time! - Steamed Soupy Dumplings (Pork or Chicken) - Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - Garlic String Beans (w/ or w/o Chicken ir Ground Pork) - House Special Fish Filet - French Style Beef - Salt & Pepper Pork Chops - Walnut Shrimp - Steamed Rice Love the friendly service and if you drop by, don't forget to tell Bonnie recommended this spot! Also the manager is named Bonnie too! So it's guaranteed Bonnie delicious. This place is also great for takeout and they take catering orders too. Worth checking out for delicious Chinese Food! I love the food at Canaan sooo much and you will too!

YUMMMMY! This place is my new "go to" for CHINESE FOOD! It's so hard to find a good Chinese food place and omg this place is delicious!

Our faves here are: Beef Noodle, Green Onion Pancakes, String Beans with pork, and Canaan Special Fried fish. Honorable mention: French Style Beef Filet Mignon and popcorn chicken. To me, the popcorn chicken had a gamey flavor, but my pickier son preferred this preparation. I'm used to popcorn chicken with a battered coating. The owners are really nice. Service is good. We always find parking.

Small place, nice decor, bright and cheery with the bright orange walls. Clean! This little hole in the wall has to be my new favorite for Beef noodle soup. Just need a snack get the popcorn chicken and milk tea boba. Stinky tofu is only for people who know what it is because there is no refunds, as I was told when ordering. lol

Ok Taiwanese/Chinese food that's a bit overpriced for what you get. Service was just one worker handling all the tables but for the most part was clean, prompt, and polite. Beef Noodle soup was eh as far as taste though generous portions of beef is always good. Pork Chop was much better value. Needs much bigger food portions. Parking was ok on a weekday lunch and it wasn't too busy. Smallish almost Asian fusion looking decor.

The spice factor is sparkling here. The fried factor is crunching here. We tried a plethora of dishes this time. Canaan Cafe does not disappoint.

Been here a couple of times and food is just spot-on. Servers friendly and attentive. The place is clean and homey. My first time here is with family. Six adult and two toddlers. They were very patient with our kids as our little girl being one year old would throw her food if she's not liking it or drop it unintentional. So, we did leave a mess. Definitely we compensated well as deserved. We had the braised beef noodle soup, very tender beef, I should say. Salt & Pepper Pork Chop, spiced up excellently. Honey walnut shrimp, a favorite. Green beans, a staple food for the family. So, should you try this place? Definitely.

If you're a Torrance/Lomita native, then you remember that this was the spot where Black Olive used to be. I'm excited to say that Canaan Cafe is such a great addition to this plaza and it needs to be added to your places to try in this area! Must gets are their French Style Beef Filet Mignon, Special Fish Filet, Siu Mai, and Popcorn Chicken! The fish fillet and filet mignon were SO tender and the dishes had a great balance of flavors! We also got their Honey Walnut Shrimp, Xiao Long Bao, Beef Braised Noodle Soup, and Wonton Noodle Soup which were all tasty as well. I was surprised that their boba was sweet and chewy, since I tend to avoid boba drinks at restaurants, but I would definitely get it again! The owner here is super friendly and you will definitely be getting a delicious experience when you come here! They serve great drinks such as their teas and iced drinks, and even beer and wine. Make sure to check this place out the next time you want affordable Chinese food in Southbay LA.

From Muodu to DimSum101 and now Canaan Cafe, I've been to all three restaurants at this one location and I must say Canaan is my favorite We came today for lunch at 11:30 and we were welcomed before we even stepped through the door. It was nice to be seated before the lunchtime crowd which started to trickle in about noontime. Thanks to fellow Yelpers I already knew what I wanted to order Stinky Tofu - of course it's not going to be the amount of stink one gets if you're in Taiwan but you can definitely smell it as the server is bringing the dish over. I really enjoyed it and the pickled cabbage was a great match Canaan Special Fish - it's delicious! I love spicy and I actually felt the dish was not spicy enough. The fish is flaky and the batter was not too heavy. Braised Beef Noodle - a must order at any Taiwanese establishment and this did not disappoint. The meat is so tender and the soup so flavorful Braised Pork on Rice - I know there are mixed reviews regarding this dish but I liked it. The pork and rice were very aromatic The noodles, rice, and fish dishes came out piping hot and we have so much left over that we can have it for dinner and lunch tomorrow I would define come back to try other dishes but I loved what we ordered today so much that I will likely order them again I hope Canaan Cafe sticks around for a while.

The food was amazing. Found this spot Accidentally while looking for Chinese food to eat. They did not disappoint. The food is freshly cooked/ so be prepared to wait. The popcorn chicken was delish. Has a Thai basil taste to it. Will definitely be back.

Had lunch with my friend and boyfriend. Cute spot with several tables. Food came out pretty quickly and everything was quite tasty. Service was great where our waitress made sure our water carafe was always full. I will come back again.

このレストランはとても美味しいと思います。息子が注文した焼き春巻きは世界一美味しいです。シューマイもビーフスープも気に入りました。雰囲気も悪くなく、価格も妥当です。 それでも三つ星しかつけなかった理由は、三つあります。まず、ビーフスープを二つ注文しましたが、二杯目が届くのにかなり時間がかかりました。そして、家族でゆっくり食事を楽しみたかったのに、次々とお皿が片付けられてしまいました。さらに、他に注文したいものがあるかや、おかわりが必要かといった質問が全くなかったんです。 つまり、私たちが食べ終わるとすぐにお会計が届きました。まるで「早く出て行け」と言われているかのように、非常に急かされていると感じました。 そういえば、四つ目の理由もあります。それはチップは十八パーセント以下の選択肢がなかったからです。最近のチップインフレにはあまり賛成できません。カリフォルニア州にいるからといって、このチップインフレの流行に乗らないでほしいですね。

Food portions are small compared to most chinese places but it 's enough. Service was ok, ambience was ok, parking can be hard to find. Beef broccoli: good flavor, very soy saucy, beef tender, broccoli perfectly cooked Wontons w chili oil: has flavor but very monotone. Needs a bit of sweetnes and tang, the wontons are dry inside. Fried fish fillet: very buttery flavor w a hint of sweetness. Its was just....ok Lemon tea....i thought it was sweetened lemon tea but it was just iced black tea w a slice of lemon.

I just want to start off by saying there really isn't any good Chinese food in Torrance. We usually go to the 626 area and Rowland Heights to get the good stuff so hopefully that gives you an idea of what I'm comparing this place to. So my wife and I decided to order from here for pickup, took about 20 minutes. They're located on the corner of Lomita and Pennsylvania and they have a small parking lot. Inside, it feels clean and they have a nice seating area tucked into the corner when you walk in. Here's what we ordered: -Dan Dan noodle: mostly bland and spicy, would not recommend ‐stinky tofu: a little dry but the flavor was there. The garlic sauce that goes with it is delicious! -wonton with chili sauce: I was imagining a din tai fung type dish, but this was not it -salt and pepper pork chop: a redeeming dish with tender meat and good flavor that made me nostalgic of one of my childhood favorite dishes Overall, the food was still decent, and one of the top Chinese places that I've had in the south bay.

This place is sooo good! I decided to try this place because it's literally down the street from me. We decided to order the orange chicken, Dan Dan noodles, chili won tons, assorted fried rice, shu mai, and the bbq duck. The food was 9/10 overall rating! The orange chicken was crunchy and sweet not really too spicy. The fried rice was giving!!! It had enough flavor and didn't disappoint! The Dan Dan noodles?! Wow. Spot on and it had just enough spice. It reminded me of a way better version of the Dan Dan noodles from din tai fung. Chili wontons were amazing with just a perfect amount of spice as well and the bbq duck was flavorful and cooked perfectly! The service was really fast and it had enough space for sit down as well. I think the food came quicker than the time it took for me to eat lol Overall, I'm definitely a fan of this place and would recommend if you're in the area! It did not disappoint what so ever. Give this place a try!!

We have been eating Canaan food for a long time. They use to deliver to the SB and now they have this cafe! The service here is so nice. The owner and the servers are all so nice. We like the popcorn chicken, dumplings and the braised pork on rice. The place is nice, sort of a better than fast food place. Only thing I would suggest is to work in bussing the tables more so it doesn't build up.

I came here on a Saturday morning not long after they opened to order takeout. There weren't a lot of dine-in customers since it was early but they had a huge catering order they were working on. They let me know that my takeout order could take a little extra because of it but they would do their best. And I believe they did. It felt like it took about the normal amount of time and I really appreciated their dedication. Now for the food, I ordered takeout and didn't get around to eating it until almost 1.5 hours later since I don't live nearby and had a few other stops on the way home. I ordered the stinky tofu which I kind of wish were stinkier but it was probably for the better since it was sitting in my car. The dan dan noodles were pretty good. I loved the pork belly rice and the pork chops were good though next time I will probably try the black pepper one instead of the house version since I think I like pork chop better without sauce but figured I'd give it a try. Honestly there were a lot of other items I wanted to try but since I was already over-ordering for one I'll just have to go back again. They do have parking although the lot is not that big considering all the businesses sharing it.

I have visited twice. Tasty food, good service, , affordable Friendly, clean, will recommend

Yum! We tried out the restaurant for lunch and was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was. Beef noodle soup- delish, great flavors and the beef was so tender. I wish the soup was little more piping hot, but otherwise very satisfied. Canaan fish filet- sooo good. The fried fish was crispy and then the sauce on it was peppery and delicious. So glad we ordered this. Popcorn chicken- we were warned it was spicy, but we didn't think it was. Chicken was fried perfectly and the seasoning was good. Fried rice- it was good, we always order fried rice since my husband loves Chinese fried rice. If I had to nitpick, it was a little on the salty side. Overall, it feels like a great addition to the neighborhood, and I can't wait to try other dishes. Mid size restaurant with clean and simple decor. Service was efficient and fast. Recommend!

Chinese food is my favorite food and this new restaurant has it all. I ordered the green onion pancakes, kung pao chicken, Canaan special pork chop, broccoli beef, and braised beef noodle soup all Togo after we escaped from the Planet Escape Room next door. Everything here is fantastic and the owners are really nice. Stop by and get some great Taiwanese food here when you are in the area. Free ice tea with $15 purchase. Happy Yelping!

Came here for lunch after hankering for some Taiwanese food, and love that we now have an option for Taiwanese in the Torrance area. We ordered: the assorted chow mein, popcorn chicken, fried stinky tofu, braised pork on rice, and a brown sugar shaved ice. assorted chow mein - great, flavorful, MASSIVE shrimp popcorn chicken - very flavorful, and freshly fried - piping hot! fried stinky tofu - Could have packed more of a punch with the flavor, but perfect hot pillows with pickled veggies on top braised pork on rice - this was the disappointment of the bunch - felt that the flavor was lacking, and the pork was kind of meh. brown sugar shaved ice - great assortment of toppings! Very satisfying, although would love more shaved ice next time. This totally scratched my itch for Taiwanese food today, and we will be back. There is a sizable private lot for parking. Inside is a bit of a tight squeeze with the table configuration, but staff was friendly and attentive. Food came out quickly and hot!

good place to get some Taiwanese food in the South bay area. Friendly, attentive good service.

We tried Canaan Cafe, a newish Taiwanese restaurant in the South Bay and I'm happy to report that my usual go-tos were great! We ordered xiao long bao dumplings, green onion pancake, and beef noodle soup and just for fun a fried fish dish that I don't usually get when ordering Taiwanese food. Everything was authentic, fresh and the environment was super clean with great service. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu including the handmade potstickers, dan dan mian, and stinky tofu (when there aren't a bunch of other people dining at the same time!). This place definitely will become one of my regular spots!

I always love me some Taiwanese popcorn chicken and Canaan's hits the spot! It's fried well and tastes delicious! Would definitely come here just for their popcorn chicken. The salt and pepper pork chop is not bad. The pieces are a little on the small side but it has pretty good flavor. The assorted chow mien is just alright. Nothing special but a good choice if you're craving noodles. Overall would definitely come back and try their other dishes!

First of all, sorry no pics for this review. That's what you get when you have a starving family. The staff at Canaan Cafe are super friendly and accommodating. We ordered about 10 different dishes for a family of 8 and shared "family style" dining. We tried out Shiu Mai, onion pancake, potstickers, spicy won ton, king pao chicken, sirloin steak with black pepper, Canaan special fish, sweet and sour chicken, walnut shrimp, sautéed green beans, and steamed rice. There was plenty of seating and many people ordered food to go. I enjoyed all of the dishes and they were properly seasoned and were perfect temperature. We ordered a second helping of steamed rice (had only one pot for the entire table). This restaurant seemed new and was casual. For a family of 8, this meal was very reasonable per person and we even had some leftovers. I've spent more money for dinner per person going through a drive-thru or fast food chain. It's a very clean restaurant and the food is fresh and flavorful. I'm told the cuisine is a mix of Taiwanese and Chinese. We will certainly be back for more. The parking is shared with other businesses in a strip mall and can be filled quite easily.

First try and ordered for delivery via DD. All items were packaged well and received fresh and hot. French Style Beef Filet Mignon entree: Very tender cuts of filet mignon full of savory, peppery flavor. Delicious! (Does not come with side of rice) 9/10 Assorted Chow Mein: Chicken, beef, and shrimp chow mein cooked perfectly. The noodles weren't dry or mushy and not overly oily as many chow mein dishes can be. Very tasty! 9/10 Assorted Fried Rice: Chicken, beef and shrimp rice was a bit bland and pale in color. No wok or pan fried flavor really, but still decent. We added soy and chili sauces to level it up. The peas & carrots were also too "crunchy" for our liking. 7/10 Popcorn Chicken: Good basic Asian popcorn chicken batter & seasoning with the fried basil leaves. 7/10 Overall, very good dishes and we're looking forward to trying more! Will visit to sit down for dine in experience. This place is definitely worth a try.

The food is ok in general. We didn't like their Onion Pancake. Their Beef Noodle Soup was ok but unremarkable. The Xiao Long Bao was mediocre, similar to Mama Lu's XLB. The saving grace was the Canaan Fried Fish. The crust and glaze was delicious. I would order it every time we go.

Must order: Braised Pork on Rice! So yummy! I highly recommend it. They have fried stinky tofu if that's your thing. It was more on the mild side, not that stinky lol. I also tried the braised beef noodle soup, string beans with ground pork and popcorn chicken. They were good too. Will definitely return.

Love to support small local businesses therefore I'm leaving this review after my first visit! Stopped in for dinner specifically after seeing pics of their Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The flavor of the broth, amount of beef & veg, soup to noodle ratio was all good! I'm going to echo a previous review that says this dish would benefit greatly from a different kind of noodle. I much prefer the chewiness that a fresh noodle would offer the dish. Next up, dumplings. WOW! These potstickers are without a doubt made in house. One bite transported me back to the mini potsticker stand at the Shilin Night Market in Taipei. IYKYK. Also important to note that the potstickers are quite big, so good value for money! Also the wonton soup deserves an honorable mention! Very flavorful. There is no doubt we will return. I'd like to see if the owner takes our feedback about the fresh noodles and I'd like to try some of the other menu items like the popcorn chicken and green onion pancake.

There's a new Taiwanese spot that has opened up in Lomita! Canaan Cafe has opened up at the spot where Dim Sum101 previously was at. The sign had been up for awhile and I was definitely happy to see that they have finally opened. Canaan Cafe has a location in Cerritos too and it's nice to see they have spot now in the South Bay too. Their menu consists of appetizers such as popcorn chicken, stinky tofu and dumplings, entrees such as Honey Walnut Shrimp and Kung Pao Chicken and chow mein and rice dishes. I chose to get their Pork and Cabbage dumplings ($12) and Assorted Chow Mein ($14). I called in my order for pick up and they were very efficient and fast. My order was ready within about 15 minutes. Tastewise I really enjoyed the flavors. The assorted chow mein was yummy had a lots of chicken, been and shrimp. The noodles were nice and soft. The pork and cabbage dumplings were also good and I liked dipping it in the scallion sauce. I enjoyed the food from my first visit here and looking forward to trying out more of their other dishes.

Tried Canaan in their original restaurant in Artesia. Overall the food was okay there but not enough for the drive. Thought I'd try it again now that it's closer. 1. Deep fried stinky tofu: fried well but not particularly stinky. The sauce and pickled vegetables went nicely with its sweet, tangy and savory combo with the tofu. 2. Steamed Shanghai dumpling (xiao long bao): I like the flavor of filling/soup compared to Din Tai Fung. The skin is thinner at DTF but is overall overrated IMO. The ones here are cheaper too. You can buy frozen to go but the price is the same. 3. Pork and cabbage dumpling: These are the thicker skin type of dumplings. Were okay. Probably wouldn't get it again 4. Stir fried string bean with garlic: These were good. Tastes just like DTF but there is more food and it's cheaper. 5. Braised pork on rice: Felt like something was missing in the sauce. Tasted basically like salty-ish soy sauce and seemed to be lacking some other spices or slight sweetness. 6. Broccoli beef: this is something I get at nearly every Chinese restaurant. This was pretty good but needed more broccoli to balance out the meat. Also a bit expensive got the price and quantity of food compared to other places. 7. Popcorn chicken: slightly spicy and juicy. Pretty good. It looks like they have shaved ice with brown sugar which is more like the traditional shaved ice from Taiwan. Seems like an off the menu item. Would come back to try this when it gets warmer. Service was good. The workers there speah Chinese and English. The place is small but it's less busy than DTF. If you're in the area, just come here instead.

Great food, fast service, good prices! Their lunch special is a great deal with perfect amount of food. The food tasted more Shanghainese than Taiwanese... but maybe it depends on the dish. Went back on the same day to get dinner for the family as well!

Solid Taiwanese comfort food, comparable to the quality of their sister locations in Cerritos and West Covina, if not just a touch smaller portion wise. And as expected, a few bucks more per dish, given the higher COL in the South Bay. A very welcome addition to someone that actively seeks out Asian comfort food and doesn't try to do too much or try to elevate a cuisine that doesn't need it. I'll be praying for their longevity as they've inherited a challenging space that seems to have gone through many restaurants throughout the years.

We have been ordering from the Canaan enterprise during the pandemic and it was great that they opened a store here in the South Bay! It's new, the experience was good but not yet great. The food was pretty good, everything tasted the way they should. Siu Mai and Potstickers were both excellent. Soup noodles were good. Service was fine, servers were prompt. However, kitchen was a bit slower than expected. There were only 3 tables but things didn't come out quickly. Hopefully this improves over time. Similar set up as the previous Modou restaurant, probably just newer tables, so it's a little more pleasant. Tips: go when you are not in a hurry, or order ahead of time for to-go as kitchen is still a bit slow.

It was our first time eating at this establishment. We e ate at this location a while ago but I think it was as a different Chinese restaurant. We visited off hours so seating, ordering and service was quick. We ordered: Shanghai dumplings. These were delicious and we would order these again. Shumai. They looked like Shumai but tasted differently. The wrapper was thicker and thicker than expected. We will not order this again. Mixed chow mein. Delicious and definitely a repeat. Fried fish fillet. The first few bites were scrumptious. The fish may have been fried with butter. It's very rich and you can only eat a few at a time. It may best be eaten with white rice and chili oil. We will try this place again but will try other items on their menu. Enjoy!

Decided to try after reading up on it And it was good. The dumplings were just ok, flavor was missing something. The green onion pancake was good as was the filet, not sure it was but flavorful nonetheless. The green beans were nice and crunchy. Service was good and we want to go back and try some other things. I'd say 3-1/2 stars easy

A nice little trip back to Taiwan, in Torrance!!! I needed a fix of Stinky Tofu and FOUND IT here!!! It's not bad. Not as good as Taiwan but if the stinky tofu here stank as much as in Taiwan they would probably get shut down by the healthy inspector!!! People who know Taiwanese food relish that smell. But in the USA noses don't get it!!! I had the stinky tofu. Had the pickles and garlic sauce that are a must. And a few pieces of cilantro to give it that umami!! Had the braised pork rice! It is one of the better deals. Has the XLB and it was great too. They have lots of other dishes I want to try. The place is clean. Easy parking. They have Wi-Fi but you have to ask for it. The hey should more prominently give access to Wi-Fi because they also want you to use a QR code to place your order and my cellular was weak. Staff was very kind and we chit chat a little bit about Taiwan. Overall worth the trip!!

Canaan Cafe is a restaurant in Lomita that I really like. Great Taiwanese restaurant. I enjoy their crispy salted chicken, soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, walnut shrimp, and braised beef noodles. The flavors are authentic, and the rich broth is delightful. Their signature fish fillet is fried to perfection and drizzled with black pepper sauce, making it delicious. The tender and smooth texture of the French-style beef cubes is delightful, and the service from the staff is friendly. This restaurant is definitely worth a try!

Braised Beef Noodle Soup was OK. 1. Squared shape noodle was a bit soggy and type of noodle doesn't seem to match or absorb the soup flavors well. The noodles aren't as good as din Tai fung,they should relook type of noodles that'll work well w/ the sauce. 2. Meat was boneless, VERY tender/soft and held lots of flavors. Popcorn chicken ordered was mild spice 1. It was a tad bit too spicy, that I'll request no spice next time. 2. Seasoning is like a five spice but a BIT too salty. Might tone down w/ rice. There's a lunch special for $15 M-F 11-2:50pm so good time to taste variety of their food including popcor chicken. Friendly staff and very quick service. No ice, but cold water held in a refrigerator. Mostly bottled drinks here. It's a small restaurant ~7 tables/4 per table. Good AC. Free parking but it's shared w other stores.

Haven't had good Taiwanese food in a while. We ordered stuff that wasn't on the menu, like the chicken roll, Taiwanese meat ball, and of course my favorite - stinky tofu. We will definitely be coming back.

My go to spot for Chinese/Taiwanese food! After trial all the locals spots, this is the only spot my wife and I keep coming back to. It's a small chain with only 2 other locations in Artesia and West Covina. Has a nice mom and pop feel and the workers are always super nice and attentive. Here are the dishes that we've tried and haven't had anything bad yet: wontons w/ spicy chili sauce, Shumai, salt & pepper pork chop, Canaan special fish, Kung pao chicken, orange chicken, braised beef noodle soup, stir fried string beans, chicken chow mein, veggie chow mein, and veggie fried rice.

I have noticed that this place is packed during dinner hours so my wife and I decided to try this place out and we are super happy that we did. We started with the dumplings that was packed with flavor then we tried the spicy wontons and loved the spicy but not too hot flavor. We started ordering with our eyes, we had to order the spicy braised beef noodle soup as we noticed the server delivering it to another table with all of its bright green and chunks of stewed beef on display. We found the honey shrimp to be sweet with a slight crispy crust, and the all meat chow mein was very tasty and we brought it home !!

[Review #764] 2023-050 Food Order: BRAISED PORK ON RICE (台式滷肉飯), DAN DAN NOODLE (擔擔麵), WONTON IN CHILI SAUCE (紅油炒手), GREEN ONION PANCAKE (蔥油餅), CANAAN SPECIAL FISH FILLET (迦南招牌魚片), HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP (西汁核桃蝦), KUNG PAO CHICKEN (宮保雞), BRAISED BEEF NOODLE SOUP (紅燒午肉麵), STRING BEAN WITH GROUND PORK (乾扁四季豆) Service: friendly service albeit absentminded; there's only 2 servers. Parking: small private lot with additional parking on the southwest side. Canaan Cafe's location has quite a bit of turnover the last few years (Muodu Shanghai Cuisine, Dim Sum 101) but the cuisine style has been more or less similar, & the dining room remains unchanged. Its menu is compact with a dozen or so in each category: appetizers, entrees, noodles & rice, & a couple of soups with soft drinks & teas, beers & wines. Price points are fair with appropriate to generous portions, pending on the dish. I came here after a birthday party that my daughter attended; there wasn't enough food to go around for the adults & I planned to come to CC afterwards. I ordered a couple of my fav Taiwanese dishes: dan dan noodles & wonton in chili sauce; I added a braised pork on rice because H felt hungry even though she just ate 20-mins. ago. It was linner with 2 other groups of diners; after placing our order, we were served fairly quickly. The rice was fragrant, & the pork was tender & flavorful; 2 pickled daikons offsets the sauce. The noodles were on point & cooked al dente. It's the Chengdu version; while I like the westernized style of the peanut butter or sesame paste replacement of the spicy sauce that's a variation of 麻醬麵 (ma jiang mian), I prefer the original version. A lucky 8 pieces of wonton in chili sauce was also done right with an appropriate filling of perfectly cooked dumplings. I've ordered takeout a couple of times via Canaan's website/app: mealkeyway.com (for p-u only) that charges a small convenience fee. Or if you order delivery/takeout on their Yelp page, it's connected to Grubhub. Takeouts were fulfilled correctly with utensils & food was still hot with a short drive to the office & home. I brought my family last weekend & tried their other classics as well as specialty dish. I love, love, love the Canaan special fish fillet!! It's a battered fish that's fried & tossed in their unique sauce that's a little spicy & sweet. There was a piece or 2 of skimpy fillet so you had more batter than fish, otherwise it's an ideal entree. My kids love the green onion pancake -- flaky & crispy. H has a thing for honey walnut shrimp lately so this has always been added whenever we eat Chinese food; Canaan's interpretation includes steamed broccoli. I liked that the shrimp are not drenched in mayo & the honey walnuts were topped & not mixed so they stayed crunchy. I'm not a fan of kung pao chicken because the flavors were westernized/muted; here, you taste the chili peppers & peppercorns. The braised beef noodle soup is another classic, & Canaan's is hearty & generous! So much better than SK that's around the corner... I get a generous serving of beef & bok choy. It's my go-to dish when I'm under the weather. I asked the server to check on M's fav string beans, & found the server forgot to submit the order, which was odd since I had her repeat my order. I looked to M & even though he was getting full, he still wanted it. He would have preferred to eat it over the braised pork on rice, but didn't mind eating it standalone. Lunch rush was almost over, so it came out in a flash. This classic showcased beautifully blistered green beans with minced pork, definitely glad to wait for it but would have preferred to enjoy it along with the other plates. It was a bit busy so we had to flag our water bottle refills, but our empty plates & bowls were cleared when another dish arrived. I'm sad for the predecessors of this location, & hoping Canaan Cafe stays for years to come. I counted 41 dishes, & ate almost 25%; this should be fairly easy to eat through their tasty menu with a couple more visits. ;-) They're definitely on my go-to restaurants for flavorful & moderately priced Taiwainese/Shanghainese cuisine! 好吃! Recommended: Braised Beef Noodle Soup (my fav comfort food), Braised Pork on Rice (another comfort fav), Canaan Special Fish Fillet (you gotta try this!), Dan Dan Noodle (love this; only noodle dish on the menu... wished they also have scallion oil noodles), Wonton in Chili Sauce, String Bean with Ground Pork, Green Onion Pancake, Kung Pao Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp.

So excited they opened in Torrance! I really enjoyed the French filet mignon dish! Super tender. My favorite is their stinky tofu, it's so fresh and good! I always order that and spicy wontons. The beef noodle soup is pretty good too. Can't wait to see what else they add onto the menu. Def more stuff at Cerritos location.

Good Chinese food for South Bay. It's not Monterey Park level but this is where I get my Chinese food when I don't want to drive one our in traffic going east. Honey walnut shrimp, Canaan special fish and green beans were all delicious and I have ordered the same few times. I hope they keep up the quality!