Cook’s Tortas in Monterey Park is known for their homemade bread (and excellent sandwiches).

Medan Kitchen is a great, affordable Indonesian spot in Rosemead. Get something that comes wrapped in a banana leaf.

Nakas Kitchen is a Hawaiian restaurant in Monterey Park that has created a new, non-traditional kind of shave ice.

Big Softee is home to our favorite soft serve in the SGV.

Mei Wei Jin Hai is a Chinese Islamic restaurant in Monterey Park with fantastic regional dishes.

Alice’s Kitchen is an HK-style cafe in Monterey Park with good food and a great space for big groups.

Qing Dao Bread Food is an excellent dumplings shop in Monterey Park.

If you’re looking for authentic Peking duck, head to Duck House in Monterey Park. Just make sure to reserve your duck ahead of time.

NBC Seafood is a classic dim sum spot in Monterey Park.

Beijing Pie House in Monterey Park specializes in dumplings called Xian Bing, and they’re very tasty.

You don’t have to wait for dim sum to get a great breakfast in SGV. Case in point: Huge Tree Pastry in Monterey Park.

Mama Lu’s in Monterey Park serves incredible fried dumplings.

Elite in Monterey Park is one of the best dim sum restaurants in Los Angeles.