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Welcome to Cindy’s Kitchen

Cindy’s Kitchen, a Chinese-Taiwanese restaurant located in Hacienda Heights, CA, offers a variety of delicious dishes with options for takeout, delivery, and reservations. Customers rave about the beef noodle soup, pork chop rice, Kung Pao shrimp, house special pan-fried beef, and dumpling soup. The authentic and cozy atmosphere coupled with friendly service adds to the overall dining experience. The menu may be limited in beverage options, but the flavorful food and reasonable prices make it a must-visit spot for those craving Chinese-Taiwanese cuisine. Don't miss out on trying their famous dumplings next time you visit Cindy’s Kitchen!

Cindy’s Kitchen: Reviews & Ratings

Steven H.
Steven H.

Solid spot for beef noodle soup and their pork chop rice is great as well. Small parking in the front. Friendly service and good food. Can't ask for much more.

Ally K.
Ally K.

The food and the service were amazing! When you first walk into the restaurant you'll see it looks very authentic and similar to a fast food style restaurant but this is where most people might leave but TRUST ME take a seat and order it up! Everything we ordered was delicious. The KungPao Shrimp was the right amount of punch and they didn't skimp on the peanuts nor the shrimp. The house special pan fried beef was so tender and had a great flavor. The dumpling soup (although I thought it was a soup dumpling with the soup inside the dumpling) was flavorful, and the dumplings were delicious with the right amount of spice. Will come again!

Kit T.
Kit T.

A small hole in the wall that probably been here for a long time. There is only 1 person in charge. I had noodles and string beans w/ Eggplants. It was delightfully delicious. The drink menu is very limited from water to hot tea to coke to plum juice. So if u want boba drinks, they don't have it. They also sell frozen dumplings too.

Henry L.
Henry L.

Great price . Tasty . Conveniently located in Colima Road, Hacienda Heights neighborhood. Great price .

Gideon T.
Gideon T.

The food was really good! I ordered several classic dishes and asked them to reduce the spiciness for my friends who are more sensitive to spicy foods, and it was about right. I would recommend you to leave it as is if you enjoy spicy foods, however. Their beef noodle soup was nothing special, but their fish and other dishes were amazing. I'll have to come back to try their dumplings sometime, because I saw many people having it and I came during an off hour time. Parking was easy to find but it was a very small parking lot.

Paul S.
Paul S.

This was our first visit here, and we arrived in a fairly small parking lot, though it did have a few open spaces. The actual restaurant is pretty small, seating only about 22 people. They had a large array of cold side dishes displayed. We ordered the beef and tendon noodle soup, black fungus cold side dish, and the white fungus and date drink. The white fungus and date drink was thick but not too sweet, and my wife really enjoyed it but made sure not to drink too much of it to get full before the main meal came out. The black fungus side dish had a good amount of garlic, and some hints of ginger. I prefer a little more vinegar and chili kick in my black fungus, but my wife really enjoyed them because they were not spicy. The beef and tendon noodle soup was a hit. The beef was super tender, the tendon perfectly cooked and easy to chew, the noodles were bouncy, and the broth super clean. My only grip is that they give maybe a couple more pieces of meat and tendon (there was only one beef and tendon piece each fr my wife and I when splitting the soup). They also brought out a small container of pickled mustard greens which was a great accompaniment to the savory soup. The service was also very good, with two servers working the restaurant. It never really got super busy, so there wasn't much wait when anyone needed something from them. The price was also very reasonable for the quality of the food. Based off our visit I would give them 5 stars for the food, price and service. We will definitely be coming back and trying other dishes.

Brian V.
Brian V.

Small mom and pop type place. This place came on my radar because I heard that their beef noodle soup was really great and that's why I wanted to make a trip out here. It's located in a small strip mall that feels slightly off the beaten path in the area. I came during the week wanting something soupy, and this place was perfect. They also sell frozen dumplings to go and other dishes that you can take to go or eat there. When I got there, the place wasn't too busy so I was able to sit right away and I was helped by some really sweet people. The noodle soup came out pretty quickly and it was as great as I imagined. I also ended up ordering a package of dumplings to go so I can eat later at home. Definitely recommend this place and these are the type of places I like to support!

Pete S.
Pete S.

As I get older and older, there are two things that's prevalent. 1) I tend to forget a lot of things, including reviewing Yelp restaurants I went to a month ago. 2) I tend to gravitate towards childhood staple hole in the wall places to eat rather than chain restaurants. Come enter Cindy's Kitchen. A restaurant with the smallest parking lot and table made for 5 to 6 parties. You know what though? If you can find a spot, they'll make it work for you here. I was lucky enough to score a table but the people who came after had to wait. The owners here do try to have a table ready for the party. As you enter, you're greeted by the staggering amount of side dishes available here. It's probably the most I've seen ever in a restaurant. They have some all ready to go, while some you can buy by the pound. But the day I was here, we were here for some childhood favorites such as pork chop rice. It's good, it's got a stewed egg along with minced pork. If you look closely at the minced pork there seems to be mushrooms and mustard greens. Both common to the traditional Taiwanese staple dish. BTW, they give you a heaping portion of rice. Maybe equivalent to 2 bowls at home. We had to order something green to go with it and the string beans with eggplant fits the bill. I don't know why more Chinese restaurants don't put both together because we love both dishes. I highly recommend ordering it if you too love both dishes but don't want to order two separate ones. The beef noodle soup, well it was terrific. If you know me and beef noodle soup, I'm always on the hunt for really great ones. This one is no exception, it is a MUST order. Has just enough spices and heat that comforts your stomach and triggers your childhood memories on why this is one of your favorite dishes. Beef is tender and flavorful and comes with boy choy and a 1/2 small jar of mustard greens. (We finished whatever was in the jar, our compliments to the chef ) I do want to point out I had originally asked for 1 container for 2 dishes. But the lady saw what I had to take home and decided to give me 2 different containers. I merely pointed this out only because this is typically what Asian aunties would do. To tell you that separate this dishes so you don't mix up the flavors when reheating. I've been dying to come back here, I think I'll make a visit soon!

Richard H.
Richard H.

Staple from my childhood. Very glad they are still in business. Restaurant seats about 24 people and only has about 8 tabletops. Parking lot is small so if you're able to get a seat in the restaurant, you'll be able to enjoy all the pickled mustard greens. Front of house is run by 1 person and service is always great no matter how busy they get. Spareribs were super tender and nicely seasoned. Mushrooms soak up a lot of the sauce and sodium so make sure to eat with rice. Beef noodle soup is a solid choice. Beef is super tender and they don't skimp on their protein portions. Also love that they still provide you with the pickled mustard green jar to scoop as much as you want. Please don't waste it if you aren't going to actually eat it! The soup base compared to other places is a lot lighter but still very flavorful. Overall, If you're looking for some nice local Taiwanese food, then this is the right place for you. Prices are also still super affordable compared to most other newly opened places.

Location

If you're in the mood for authentic Chinese-Taiwanese cuisine, look no further than Cindy's Kitchen. Located at 16409 Colima Rd in Hacienda Heights, CA, this hidden gem offers a range of delicious dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

With a focus on quality and flavor, Cindy's Kitchen is known for its beef noodle soup and pork chop rice, as highlighted by satisfied customers like Steven H. and Ally K. The Kung Pao Shrimp, house special pan-fried beef, and dumpling soup have also received rave reviews for their bold flavors and satisfying portions.

Despite its unassuming appearance, Cindy's Kitchen delivers on both food and service. The small hole-in-the-wall setting adds to the charm, while the limited drink menu and selection of frozen dumplings provide a taste of tradition. Whether you're craving spicy dishes or milder options, Cindy's Kitchen has something for everyone.

Next time you're in the neighborhood, stop by Cindy's Kitchen for a culinary experience that will leave you craving more. With its convenient location, friendly staff, and mouth-watering dishes, this restaurant is sure to become a go-to spot for Chinese-Taiwanese cuisine lovers.