Top Island Seafood Restaurant

Good dim sum. According to my friends, who are from China, it is authentic Cantonese food. All I know is that it is delicious! Busy, fast-paced, sometimes a wait--but worth it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because a couple times the tea cups were either dirty or sticky & had to ask for clean ones.

Top Island Seafood restaurant in Alhambra. We went in on a Sat and had dim sum. Lots of usual choices and decent flavors. All in all a decent Chinese Dim Sum experience.

This restaurant has a great atmosphere, perfect for gathering with friends. We went for the first time yesterday, and the food was authentic Cantonese. I really liked their chicken dish—it was a pleasant surprise to find shrimp stuffed inside!

I recently dined at this restaurant and had an amazing experience! I got to enjoy my first king crab of the year, and it was absolutely fantastic. The beef brisket and radish casserole was rich and comforting, while the rose soy sauce chicken had a delightful hint of rose flavor that was both unique and delicious. The star of the meal was the king crab prepared in two styles. The crab legs were perfectly steamed with garlic, showcasing the sweet, tender meat, and the crab body was stir-fried in the “Bifengtang” style, which added a wonderful crunch and depth of flavor. We truly savored every bite! To round off our meal, we indulged in a dessert soup that was equally delightful. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful dining experience. We can't wait to come back for more! Everything was just outstanding! Highly recommended!

Top Island Seafood Restaurant in Alhambra is a bustling spot for top-notch Hong Kong-style seafood. The garlic-steamed lobster was tender and fragrant. The deluxe seafood pot, packed with abalone, sea cucumber, and fish maw, was rich and satisfying. We also enjoyed the refreshing almond-watercress soup. This place is a gem for seafood lovers.

Pretty good! So many parties waiting for a table but it moves very quickly. We had 12 parties ahead of us and we probably waited 20 minutes. Dim sum is dim sum. The tripe here is really good though. That stood out.

An old Cantonese restaurant that has been open for 18 years. The seafood is on sale and is delicious and cost-effective. The desserts after the meal are also delicious. The dry fried beef noodles are good. I recommend everyone to come and eat.

As someone from Guangdong, there’s a special kind of feeling when it comes to having morning dim sum. This morning, I made a point to visit a well-known, long-established dim sum restaurant here in Los Angeles. Before 10 a.m., the place was already packed—grandpas and grandmas gathered around the tables, sipping tea. That familiar scene brought me a quiet sense of comfort. After all, the true food lovers always arrive early. Walking in, you’re greeted by a spacious, bright dining hall. The big LED screen and live seafood tanks give the place a bold, lively feel. As soon as we sat down, a server handed us the classic paper dim sum card. But what made me smile most? They still have dim sum carts! The auntie pushed her cart around, calling out: “Freshly baked pineapple buns~ Har gow, siu mai, BBQ pork buns~” In that moment, I felt like I’d been transported back to my childhood—weekend mornings at a tea house in Guangzhou with my parents. You pick your dim sum right from the cart, and they stamp your card on the spot. It’s simple, personal, and full of warmth. Compared to today’s “contactless” QR code ordering, this style feels more like a cozy little gathering. Even just chatting with the staff feels heartwarming. The dim sum here is fresh and the flavors are spot-on—many dishes still carry that traditional Hong Kong-style touch. It’s the perfect spot for family and friends to gather, sip tea, and catch up. Honestly, this is what happiness looks like. 🫖 Little tips: From Monday to Friday, there’s a 10% discount during morning dim sum hours—a great excuse to slow down and enjoy a peaceful weekday. Plus, both the Rowland Heights and Alhambra locations are now offering summer specials like the “Abalone Trio” and “Lucky Seafood Trio” all day long—no need to rush in early to enjoy the good stuff!