Sue’s Kitchen
23918 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505
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Address :
23918 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA, 90505 - Phone (310) 539-1992
- Website https://sueskitchen.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Mark D.
Beef noodle soup - it's okay, the beef was tender. Noodles were so-so. Broth was bit too salty. I think it's worth trying but I wouldn't get again. Beef pancakes - one of the better ones I've had. Comes out with a nice crisp. Would recommend. Wonton Chili Oil - it's not bad, but I've had better. Not a bad choice. Bean Curd w/ shredded pork - just meh, wouldn't get again. Cold dishes: pig ears - not bad, not good husband/wife beef - meh mustard greens - pretty good Overall a pretty solid place with good prices. Excited to be back.
(3)Masaharu M.
As I write this review, I have been laid up in bed for two days with the most violent explosive diarrhea I have ever experienced. I am too sick to continue writing now but you can best bet you'll be hearing from me again. If you value your health, stay away from this dirty dirty restaurant. God@&$!
(1)Allie T.
Been coming to this establishment for over 20 years. They are known for their roast beef noodle soup. No need to drive to Monterey Parkfor some good old traditional Taiwanese grub! It's super casual but super convenient for dine in or take out. The pork chops are fantastic! Good prices but the only draw back is "cash only."
(3)Winston S.
Food is good, but service is whatever. No refills and you have to flag them down if you need something. Basically, they just have order takers and nothing more. The 3 stars is purely for the food. I asked for no tendon and the server gave me tendon! I almost was gonna give 2 stars, but the noodles had good quality.
(3)Marko C.
Sue's Kitchen was a nice surprise. I was hungry at lunchtime and drove by an eclectic strip mall on Crenshaw Blvd, and saw a sign "Sue's Kitchen" (I could have sworn it said "Karen's Kitchen"). I was super hungry and decided to give it a try! You walk into the restaurant with about 6-8 tables (very home style) and you're greeted by very friendly restaurant owners! NI HAO!?!? (How are you?! Welcome!). I mustered up the best Mandarin I could, and replied - "I don't speak Chinese" (in English). Everyone in here speaks Taiwanese / Mandarin! Order by pointing and gesturing! In the back of the restaurant, they have a cafeteria-style display cabinet with about 10 different appetizers - cucumber, pig's ears, tofu strips, pork tongue, spicy pork, Chinese greens, etc. Prices range from $2.50 ~ $6.00. For my appetizer, I ordered the spicy pig's ear. It was chewy and crunch as I had expected. It was a bit oily, but I think that is how it is supposed to be served. Grade: B. yelp.com/biz_photos/2Cmp… yelp.com/biz_photos/2Cmp… I ordered two dishes. The first one was char siu (red roast pork) fried rice. This fried rice was actually very delicious and tasted super simple and home-cooked. The aromas from this dish smelled like it came directly from Taiwan or Mainland China. YUM! Grade: B+ The second dish was the Dan Dan Noodles. When I was ordering, I had asked the owner which dish was the most popular / famous dish. He suggested the Dan Dan noodles. OMG YUM! The noodles were placed on top some kind of chili oil sauteed with ground pork, and topped with prepared cucumbers. The dish looked really oily, but tasted authentic and yum! Highly recommended. Tasted like it was straight off the streets of Taiwan (where they are known for their street food). Grade: B+/A- yelp.com/biz_photos/2Cmp… Food Grade: B+ Service Grade: B+ Worth the money grade: A- Overall Impression Grade: B+
(3)Derek W.
Had to head down to Torrance to see a financial advisor with my Dad and he wanted to stop by here for beef noodles. My parents have been raving how good this place was so of course I said yes. Arrived to a packed restaurant and before I knew it my Dad ordered two bowls of the spicy beef noodles for us. It came out a few minutes later and smelled delicious yelp.com/biz_photos/sues… . The beef noodle broth was very flavorful and had just the right spiciness for me but why did I give them 2 stars? The beef was so tough that I almost couldn't even bite into it. It was almost tough enough for me to ask for a knife to cut into smaller chunks. Even my Dad said that this was the first time the beef wasn't tender but damn I definitely expected better. Doubt I'll be back in the near future
(2)Yoko C.
It is a good place though 3 star rated (3/14/2015). We ordered Suchuan style cold noodle, fried chicken with rice, fried A pok choi, boiled dumpling, fried mifen noodle for take out. A pok choi was not washed properly and soil was cooked together though the flavor was right, dumpling was fresh but skin was too thick for take out (I only like thick skin when you can eat it right away), chicken was a bit dry. However, it was fairly authentic and great food despite the reasonable pricing. I still don't know any Chinese restaurant which can beat this level around Santa Monica.
(3)Angela A.
Cute little mom and pop Chinese joint located on the border city of Lomita & Torrance. The place is so small that it may be easily missed if you're not paying attention. It's in a small plaza along with a bar and other small eateries. Most people order to go but there's also limited seating for dine in as well. I assume Mrs. Sue is very superstitious based on the decor. For one, she has a lot of stuff in red and more than one "good luck" Chinese characters posted along the walls. One of the characters was posted upside down. The Chinese believe that when you turn the good luck sign upside down, then good luck will fall upon. Now how cute is that? I was all giddy when I found this place through a Yelp friend because I cannot stress the fact that we do not have enough "good" Chinese eateries in the Southbay area. Not only this small shop offers an affordable price and as well as a big selections of different authentic Chinese dishes. They are known for its dumplings, soup noodles and beef pancakes or Sue calls it the Beef Chinese burrito. Each at about less than $6. Now here's something I LOVE about Sue's. They have a small bar full of cold dishes ready to serve. You point and they package it for you right then and there. Each of those cold dishes ranges from $1.85 to $2.95. MY ORDER: -Chinese Burrito (Beef) With thinly sliced beef, cilantros and minced onions. Very little fats present on the beef. The consistency of the pancake was great. Crunchy and slightly chewy. The beef was slightly bland but overall it was good especially with Siracha sauce. ;-) Def will order this again. -Filet Fish with Preserved Pickled Soup With filet fish and sour pickled veggies. They were very generous with their fish. I had the small bowl for $3.85 and it came with 5 medium sized filet pieces. Oh man, I am a big fan of this soup! It was so tasty and I love the sour pickled veggies. -Shredded Pork Ear with Soy Sauce(From the cold bar) Very thinly sliced. It was good but way too much garlic. My breath was kickin after I had that. Probably won't order this again unless I'm craving for some pig ears. Oink oink. It's rare that I write a review the day after but I just had this strong urge to do it for Mrs. Sue and I also got a review request from a Yelp friend. I feel honored to be requested. :o) I will definitely return here to try other goodies. CC: Minimum of $20 PARKING---in a very small plaza, one way parking Oh one more thing. After reading other Yelper's reviews, I came to realize that they might be right. My bill came out to be even. Others comment on how they don't itemize the bill, thus only the total amount were shown. She just wrote my order down and punched in some numbers on her little calculator. I'll pay more attention at my next visit to see if the total amount is even again!
(4)Pauline M.
Sue's kitchen boasts some pretty good chinese/taiwanese food this side of the 405. The beef noodle soup is pretty good, and it's a good price as well. The ma-jiang noodles is also bomb. It's a really simple dish, pretty much sesame paste, garlic and other delicious flavorings, noodles, and some cucumber on top. But something about this dish just reminds me of Taiwan and it's simple, but delicious. The cold plate trio is also pretty good. You get to pick 3 of the cold dish items in the a-la cart area. The pig ears are good, the beef tongue is good, the cucumbers are super garlic-y delicious, the seaweed is also spot on. If you had to pick one item, I'd go with anything with noodles. Beef noodle soup, cha-jiang noodles, or ma-jiang noodles.
(4)R C.
I found this place after googling my craving for "dumplings" on the Yelp page. I'm used to getting Taiwanese food from the valley- San Gabriel, Rowland & Hacienda Hts area where my parents are. I have to say, I expected more after reading some of the reviews here. We ordered the following - Beef stew noodle soup, pork dumplings, beef burrito, and an onion pancake. Beef stew noodle soup was ok- a little oily for my taste, however the amount of noodles were generous. Pork dumplings - were mediocre; a little thick on the wrap, but chewy. Beef pancake was subpar; it was missing the cilantro & green onions. The onion pancake was gross- it looked like it had been frozen then microwaved. It was definitely not fresh; we didn't even bother taking it home. If you need to use the public restroom, be prepared to walk through the tiny kitchen in the back, with exposed food- and containers of questionable liquid laying around. Dissapointed in the quality of food, and will definitely not be going back They accept credit cards if you order over $20.
(1)Brenda A.
Really good food. Tried a little of everything. The peanuts are delicious and the onion pancake. Service was good even with the language barrier. Tiny restaurant so not ideal for groups. They do takeout but don't have chili sauce for take out so that was a bummer.
(5)Jack C.
My first time here after reading good reviews on beef noodle soup/pancake, so I decided to give it a shot. Verdict: Not Good and NOT HONEST! (Read on, you will see why) Service: Not friendly. I was not greeted when I walked in and no acknowledgement when I walked out. Food: Mediocre and bland. Nothing more to say. Peter's Place next door has better rice platter/bento at about the same price. Honesty: I was charged $19 total and I gave a $20, expecting a dollar bill back. Instead, the cashier fumbled through the coin rack in the register and stacked up the change in a vertical manner with his fingers covering it so I can't see the coins as he dropped them into my hand. Not thinking much about it, I dropped the change into my pocket. It was not until I got home, and wanting to feed my piggy bank with the coins, that I saw 3 quarters and a nickel. They are all in silver so it's hard to tell them apart if you don't look. It is not the insignificant amount that bothered me, but it was their DISHONESTY in trying to trick their customers out of their money and their business integrity that bothered me. Bad service and dishonesty have no place in the food retail industry. I will not be going back and recommend any reader not to.
(1)Tammy Bahtina-Fox N.
Who knew celery could taste good? I've mentioned this place before when I was reviewing the spectacularly inferior Peter's Place. Sue's Kitchen is SO much better. Their porkchop rice is a MUST try, they have large portions, the gravy is flavorful without being too salty, it comes with the obligatory tea egg, and they had picked mustard one day and marinated celery another day (that celery was goooood even if it had MSG in it I'm ok with that it was yum). I saw a lot of people eating noodles so that's something we will probably go back and try. The boyfriend brought me here a second time to satiate a dumpling craving (like that can be satiated), and I got some beef dumplings pan fried. They were only ok...I've had better, I wouldn't get them again. He also ordered the green onion pancake. YUM can't go wrong with those. This place is quaint and homey, I wonder what it's like when this place gets packed.
(4)Dan C.
Sue's Kitchen is my jam! Let me tell you what to get. Of course, beef noodle soup; yes, everyone knows about their 牛肉麵. If it's your first time here, yes, get this. Bonus points to you for trying the tendon. You gotta get some cold dishes too, excellent taste to price ratio right there. You can't go wrong with any of them, but their smoked pork and spicy beef are both something special. When you come back again, try the fried fish plate for some of the lightest, crispiest fried fish you done ever had in a Chinese restaurant. And when you come back for a third time, try their Dan Dan Noodles and Wonton in Hot Chili Oil to get your spicy on. Real talk: all you people who left 2-3 stars need to get off your high horses, and stop trying to ruin this place. I get it already: you've had better, SGV is better. Well I got news for you, that **** is an hour away. Ain't nobody got time for dat! Long live Sue's Kitchen!
(5)Patricia K.
This is the best authentic Chinese food in town and possibly in the south bay. They have the burn-your-lips spice in their food that I loveee. I always get 3 appetizers: potatoes, cucumbers, and pig ears. Delicious. I have tried others when the potato is out. Everything is good and very tasty. Get their beef noodle soup. They give good amount of beef chunks and the broth is deeelicious. They prefer you pay in cash. I try to whenever I can. Nice owner and people working there. This is a mom and pop shop and most of the workers don't speak a lot of English so don't expect them to greet you based on American norms and standards. Ni hao and Xie Xie goes a long way!
(5)Bonny S.
Ain't no SGV but decent for the South Bay and can't beat the price. Go to: beef roll, beef noodle soup, jjang myun. Pork chop was too skimpy on the meat. Sides were okay. Definitely going back to try more stuff Very limited English but just need to point and there you go. Parking not an issue
(3)Sunny G.
Eeeuugghh it pains me to say this but the quality's gone down over the years and there's been a change in ownership since my last review. I'm still a regular, though. Usual order: Chicken leg rice (which comes with meat sauce, a braised egg, and mustard greens) with a trio of cold dishes (spicy beef, tofu skin, and sour mustard). They deep fry the leg so the skin ends up crispy like a potato chip, but the meat can be a little overcooked. I don't mind, though. The beef broth is good but a little watered down. Pay with cash. They accept credit, but reluctantly. Service is okay, but it helps to speak Mandarin. Enter on Crenshaw, or you're gonna have a bad time with parking.
(3)Leslie P.
Sue's Kitchen is a little tiny restaurant in a strip mall. I chose to dine in, and sat at one of the three open 4-person tables. After I sat down, the two workers asked me to move to a 2-person table that is located behind the counter, and almost in the kitchen. Yes, I understand that I was dining alone, but there would've been two other tables if I stayed at the original table. When I first walked in, this 2-person table was "occupied" with the employee's belongings. When they moved me to this table, they removed two items, and left one item on the chair. It was really weird. This already turned me off. I proceeded to order the beef rolls and the beef noodle soup. The food was fine, but I kind of lost my appetite after the employee's customer service. As I dined for what must've been at most 30 minutes, no new customers ever came in. In fact, two more tables opened it. There wouldn't have been a problem if I stayed in my original table.
(2)V M.
I like this place a lot! I keep going back and trying new things on their menu. I have had beef noodle soup, dan dan noodles, Chinese burrito, a few cold dishes, and more. I have not been disappointed. Happy to have found authentic Chinese food!
(5)Eric L.
So far so good. Been here twice and the flavors are on point. Can't wait to come back to explore more of the menu. It's not a fancy joint and it reminds me of the meals I used to get in Taiwan. Beef rolls/wrap/burrito: good flavor. Not the best I've had but a solid 3.5 stars for me. Chow mein: noodles were just right, seasoned well and the addition of bean sprouts and wood ears made it a solid 3 stars for me. Za jiang mein: the supposed dish that inspired Marco Polo to create spaghetti. Not bad. Wish it had more of the meat sauce but the addition of a soy egg was good. 3 stars barely for me. Dumplings/potstickers: I am lumping a few items here but all were about a 2.5 star for me. My main issue being that the skins were kinda thick and starchy for my taste. Beef noodle soup: 4 stars. Good flavor and the beef was good. Side dishes: pigs ears/tongue, cucumber, celery and spicy peanuts. This is where home is for me. All the little side dishes you order from the counter. 4 stars. All were on point and what they should have been. All in all I give the establishment a solid 4 star rating for good flavors and good prices. Thin on decor but that's not what you are here for. Incidentally. I took pictures of the menu and not the food. I'll add photos of the food when I stop ordering take out lol
(4)Tyler W.
This place is very good it was recommended to me by a good friend so I had to try this place out. I got the Stew Beef (on Tendon) Noodle Soup With Brown Sauce for 5.95. It was good
(5)Alice C.
Food is ok, but the service was so unpleasant, and I think we were overcharged We got the Chinese burrito, which is pretty tasty, beef and cilantro wrapped in a pancake (the type you get with peking duck) with some sort of sweet soy based sauce. We also got the pork chop rice (strange greasy gravy), and they definitely skimped on the pork. It was the thinest, least flavorful pork chop, I've ever tasted. The beef noodles were good, as were the vegetables (yo chai). We also got two plum drinks. Now, the waitress initially seemed ok, but when I had to order some of the dishes in English (as noted on the menu), because I didn't know the Chinese names, she suddenly became cold and snapped at me. When the food came, it got "plunked down" in front of us. The chefs and servers yell at each other across the room, nothing inappropriate, just unprofessional. Lastly, our bill came out to well over $32 and with tip, it was basically a $40 lunch at a hole in the wall with awful service. Avoid at all costs!
(2)Warren C.
We recognized the menu when we came in, so we asked. Apparently their sister store is the Szechuan Garden restaurant in Artesia, and we frequent that location on the regular. Food was good, very much as homemade as it comes. Service is fast and friendly. If you can get over the fact that everyone stares at you intently when you come in, you may also have a pleasant dining experience. The floor was kinda dirty, but nothing unexpected. Parking lot is tiny and easy to miss.
(4)Michelle L.
I forgot how much I LOVE this place. My family is Chinese, so I haven't experienced the language barrier that others have. When I'm in the mood for some quick Chinese, I want to come here. The beef noodle soup is the bomb. I get half regular and half tendon. If I'm in the mood, I sometimes get the glass noodle version. Either way, the soup is the star. The broth has so much depth of flavor and is so warm in flavor. If you're in the mood for a lighter soup, they have a white broth with noodles as well. I also love the appetizer bar. I always get cucumbers and tofu skin! The pig ears are also pretty good. Sue's is the authentic place to get my traditional Chinese fix.
(5)Wello L.
My MIL brought it home once and had been going ever since. I always order their fried chicken leg with rice. Comes with some veggie sides. I always get the spicy beef on the side as well. The servers don't speak English that well so it's a bit of a struggle ordering at first but after a while they start to understand what you are trying to say.
(4)Kin T.
This place has one of the best beef noodle soup. Pork chop rice and noodles are good as well. Beef burrito roll is solid. The cold appetizers are also very good. Great Southbay restaurant for over 20 years! The bad reviews are from people who: - are expecting a fancy restaurant - are looking for a different type of Chinese food - associate bare bones service and loud language among the staff as bad service What Sue's Kitchen offers is great Taiwanese and Sichuan food at affordable prices.
(4)Vincent X.
The customer service at this restaurant is the reason I'm leaving this review. I honestly never muster up enough energy to leave a review however, I went to sues kitchen around a month ago and I'm still thinking about my horrible experience there. The moral integrity of this establishment is incredibly lacking. I grew up in the South Bay all my life and have tried almost every notable restaurant in the area and because of sue's I now have a "blacklist" of restaurants to avoid and sue's is the only one on the list. A meal that was supposed to cost around $15 I was charged $27. The way this restaurant operates their goal is to suck as much money from you as possible, which surprises me how they are still in business. I spoke to the manager and she was adamant to show that our simple modifications were costly mistake. The whole staff was extremely pushy and unwilling to admit that they intentionally tricked us into thinking we could switch the beef noodle soups to chicken noodle soups without charge. I was also furious to see my credit card was charged for even more money than I had reluctantly paid for. They added another $3 on my charge. This is the first time this ever happened to me and I completely lost all hope for this establishment. I hope you do not choose to give them your business.
(1)Ahmad J.
I was looking for something beyond typical Kung Pao Chicken or Mongolian Beef so decided to give the Szechuan cuisine at Sue's Kitchen a shot. Sue's is located in a small strip mall at the intersection of Crenshaw and Lomita with limited parking slots but I managed to find one even during peak lunch hour on Saturday. When I entered the place was completely full so after a little hesitation by the hostess I was seated on the small table on the extreme left hand side behind the counter. I was the offered hot tea and given the menu. I went decided to get the hot beef stew with flat noodles ($6.35) and an onion pancake ($2.80). Even though they were very busy food came out in about 10 minutes. The ordering system here is full on shouting between the front of the house and the kitchen which did not seem to disturb any other diners so it seems that's normal practice here (the only other place where I've seen this type of shouting was in Chow King in Carson and that was an unpleasant experience). The first thing that struck me in the beef stew was the amount of red oil that was present. It seems that the heat in Szechuan food is from chili oil rather than chilies or spices so hot (or spicy) beef stew means that it comes with a lot of oil. Surprisingly even though the stew felt oily to taste it was not extremely hot and was very manageable. There were minimal ingredients in the stew - flat noodles, beef chunks, and a little bok choy. The noodles were perfectly cooked and had a great mouth feel. The beef was fall off the bone tender but the cuts of meat were of a slightly inferior quality when I compare it to the beef noodle stew that I had at Canaan in Artesia. I liked the stew but next time I'm going to have to ask them to reduce the amount of oil in the stew as it makes it slick to taste, adds un-necessary calories to the diet without increasing the heat. The onion pancake was also very good. At the first glance I thought that it was be very dry and chewy but it was neither. It did seem a bit bland and I'd love it if they did a version of this with stuffed minced meat. Service was good. Even though my server could not speak very good English I was able to communicate just fine and was treated like any other patron which was a welcome change after Canaan. It's cash only so don't forget to carry some. I will be back to try some more stuff off their menu.
(4)joseph n.
Alway a good place to get real home made Chinese comfort food .. Only thing not a relaxed environment unless your use to Asian homes
(5)Su L.
Used to live in the area so this was one of my regular lunch spots. This is a low-priced authentic Chinese spot. The side dishes have been what i always miss after I moved away - pretty authentic Sichuan style pig ears, lung slices, tongues, spicy cucumbers, etc. You should also try beef noodle and better yet, beef and beef tendon noodle (half and half). You'll have a huge bowl of noodle with rich-flavored broth and tender meats. This place is so simple that it will make you feel like eating at home. Warning though: cash only!
(4)Fiona H.
This place is very interesting...so far I like it, but I would definitely like to try more dishes. First off, this is definitely a place that you order food to-go. The "dining room" is very small and the staff, as many have said before, are not exactly vying for your tips. Most of the people working here are very curt and to the point with the service and definitely not chatty which is alright with me. We ordered a few things off the menu and were a little disappointed when they didn't have some that we wanted. What we did get however was very tasty and filling as well as being really cheap and well under what we were expecting to pay. We tried the sliced beef stomach, dan dan noodles and Chinese beef burrito. Everything came out very quick and it was all very good. My favorite dish by far was the Chinese beef burrito. It's basically what it sounds like, a tortilla filled with sliced beef, a little bit of a hoisin-type sauce and LOTS of cilantro. If you don't love cilantro like I do, try something else. Otherwise this was by far the highlight of the meal for me. The dan dan noodles and beef stomach were both good but extremely oily. Both dishes had a good amount of spice but as I said, the "sauce" on both of them was basically just chili oil. The noodles were delicious though, they had a nice chewy consistency and the beef stomach was surprisingly...beefy! I find it pretty amazing that almost every part of the cow just tastes like beef. It is truly the tastiest animal. Anyway, for three sizeable and very filling dishes our meal was only about $13 which is a steal. I would definitely return to get some take out and hopefully when we return they will have more items to choose from!
(3)Amara S.
So disappointed. Have you ever been so excited to try a meal and it just wasn't what you were expecting? This is what happened at Sue's Kitchen. My boyfriend yelped this spot so we were eager to try the spicy beef noodle soup and saw the other good ratings about it. We walk in, service was aaalright. The place wasn't the cleanliest, but I don't judge by that if it has great food. Yeah, I said it. So for starters we order the Scallion Pancakes which is like an onion burrito and that was super yummy. We both order the spicy beef noodle soup and were disappointed. The broth had little to no flavor but was super spicy. It looked so good in the photos! I was so hungry and didn't want to waste it and ate as much as I could. Is it possible I came on a bad day? I hope so. Sorry Sue...I won't be coming back.
(1)Dennis T.
Horrible service. Food was bland. Everything was just awful. I came for the Chinese Burrito at 8:30. They said they stop making that at 8:25. Really? That's literally the only reason why I came there. The Dan Dan Noodle, which was also highly rated, was available. Well, they over used the ginger. It's really bad.
(1)Noe R.
I absolutely love this place. I always get the same thing over and over again and with no regrets. My order consists of spicy beef noodle soup, water dumplings and either a Chinese burrito or 3 side combo. DON'T LISTEN TO THE BAD REVIEWS ABOUT THIS PLACE ! This place is legit Chinese food not that Panda Express crap. Sure the service may not be super friendly and greet you with a smile and escorted to your chair but its not that kind of place. Just go in , tell them how many people in your party and order your food. But the main reason I give this place 5 starts is because it perfectly achieves the niche is appears to fulfill. Great food at amazing prices and delivery efficiently.
(5)Wan L.
I've heard great things about the Spicy Beef Noodles at Sue's Kitchen so I decided to trek down to the South Bay to see what all the hype was about... Located at a strip mall, Sue's is TINY! It's also extremely warm in there. I was sweating like a pig, Oink! Get there before 6:30pm (weekday) to avoid a wait. Parking is a pain. They offer to-go orders as well. Many of the patrons phone-in their orders and pick it up. Ordered: *3-Item Appetizer Plate: 1) Seaweed, 2) Veggies and 3) Beef Slice. I enjoyed all three. Their spicy peanuts are good and very popular, highly recommended! *Spicy Beef Noodles: Overrated! The meat was tender, noodles were chewy but the soup was kind of bland. Tip: you can ask for all beef or half beef, half tendon. The noodles don't include pickled vegetables. You'll have to order it on the side. *Green Onion Pancake: Meh, it was too doughy. I've had better from the grocery store's frozen aisle... *Xiao Long Bao: SKIP! The skin was too thick and it wasn't juicy. There's four XLB served in a metal dim sum steamer. Again, the groceries store's frozen XLB tastes better... I see a lot of people order the fried pork chop rice and fried fish fillet...looks good and the portions are HUGE. I'll be back to try those and the rest of the side dishes.
(3)Jean L.
I stumbled upon this place after going to another Chinese restaurant that was closed on Christmas Eve. Upon entering, I noticed that most people ordered the beef noodle soup. When I sat down, I finally consulted Yelp and sure enough, many Yelpers mentioned the same thing. Beef noodle soup it is! I dug right in when I got it. Boy, was my mouth in for a shock! It was really spicy (I'm not use to beef noodle soup being that spicy). However, the soup did have a lot of flavor. The beef chunks were super tender, plenty of bok choy, and generous amount of noodles. In between bites, I was too busy blowing my nose and downing my hot tea. Yes, I'm a weakling, not afraid to admit it! Service wasn't bad at all, probably b/c I conversed with the staff in Chinese. The lady at the front only spoke Chinese, the younger fella spoke some English. Both got me salty/sour veggies to go with the beef noodle soup (this doesn't come with, you must ask at most places) and extra napkins. After the meal, I conversed with the lady and she made other recommendations, which I shall try next time. This place can be hard to find, just note that it's right next to the Shell gas station. Parking is limited and awkward, street parking around back is the way to go. Also note the limited seating, seems like most people ordered to-go. You can also buy homemade frozen dumplings. Overall, this rating is only based on the beef noodle soup, which was flavorful, just too spicy for my own good.
(3)Diana I.
I ordered the beef noodle soup here and left pretty disappointed. It was supposed to be somewhat spicy but it was actually borderline bland! Not spicy at all and barely flavorful. Not sure what all the other good reviews are raving about. We also tried the onion pancake which was just OK...a little too dry. I've definitely had better. Service was quick but not friendly. Barely got greeted when we walked in and not acknowledged at all when we left. Probably won't be back.
(2)Ann K.
I ordered BBQ pork fried rice, and it was a bit too oily. My stomach felt a little unsettled after the meal, especially after seeing a layer of oil left on the plate after I finished. The waiter was not very kind and seemed very brusque.
(2)Tina L.
Haha, I thought I was going to be the first to review "my secret little restaurant." Apparently--Yelpers get around!!! ; ) Sue's Kitchen has the best beef noodle soup in the U.S. Their soup is rich and full of flavor, and their beef is soooo tender. It's so good that it's better than most of the beef noodle soups I've had in Taiwan! Their fried rice and tsa sao fan is really good too, but if you're a first timer you have to try the beef noodle!! If you can take it, order it extra-spicy! Their only flaws.. six measly tables and CASH ONLY!! Secret tip: in case you forget cash their willing to hold your I.D. while you go to the bank and get some money!
(5)Dennis C.
I had a craving for beef noodle, so rather than some of the other places in Alhambra or Monterey Park, trekked all the way to Torrance. It was different, right. I like this place, and when I heard one of the customer order dhan dhan mein (noodles with julienne cucumbers, minced pork, and a spicy sauce), I changed my mind. Luckily, my friend ordered the beef noodle so I could have my cake and eat it too. I like the setup of the place -- for something like $3.50, you can get a plate of sides... we chose three: pigs ear (not how you think it'd taste), fresh seaweed, and pressed tofu sheets. Other items include sauteed pickles and bean curd strips. The food is good, but not outstanding. But it IS dirt CHEAP. Next time I'll have to try some of their other dishes, like the beef roll, the pork chop, the fried chicken, the....
(4)Lori L.
It is time to review this place. I always get either their beef noodle or shredded pork noodle, and their appetizers. So I can't vouch for other items on their menu. The beef noodle isn't the best but beggars can't be choosers. Often, after I ate there I regret going there, and swear next time I'll take the time to San Gabriel for my Chinese fix. The shredded pork noodle is another story, the taste was ok except they don't give u much meat, what u ended up having is a large lump of noodle (if u do take-out) and a clear broth with a few strands of vegetables hanging in there. Alas, our meager south cal Chinese dining adventure ends here with my lazy bones.
(3)Suzy S.
Good for take out. Small place without a lot of seating. Last time we ordered off the menu and got a vegetarian soup that was excellent. Some sort of bok choi maybe? Usually, we get one of the beef stews that is a little spicy. The Chinese burrito is really a pancake. We like to get this because it's easy to split. We love the spicy peanuts! They are hot, salty and perfectly seasoned. We also had the sauteed A Choy and pak choi. Very simply cooked but a lot of flavor. Very healthy. Service was good. Their English is not perfect so don't be surprised if something goes wrong with the order. Better to just point to what you want on the menu. Limited parking and seating.
(4)Rebecca T.
Been eating food from Sue's Kitchen for years now, and I am surprised that I never wrote a review for the place! Well, now's the time and space for that. :) I never dined inside the restaurant, ever. The place is not spacious enough to accommodate a lot of people- probably 8 to 10 tables tops and that's it. It's more of a take-out place than anything else. Hence, my family always orders ahead and gets the food to-go. Love the small dishes, especially the pig ears (crispy and chewy at the same time). As for the "main dish," I either choose between beef noodle soup (sometimes I get it spicy, sometimes not at all) and the chicken or fried fish rice plate, bento-style. The beef noodle soup is a hit or a miss at times, particularly when it comes to the beef: I've had super tender pieces (awesome), but I've also had really tough and dry ones (not so cool). As for the chicken or fried fish rice plate, I would prefer the fish just because it's fried and crispy and delicious. Not to say that the chicken version isn't tasty, but I just happen to prefer the fish more. Both plates come with heaping amounts of rice, a boiled egg soaked in mapo tofu-like sauce, and either seaweed or julienned potatoes. Good quality, satisfies your stomach in the end.
(4)Samantha L.
Real Chinese food at a cheap price! And the portions are big!!! I got the beef noodle soup, the pork dumplings, and the beef burrito! They were all delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by the beef burrito. I wasn't expecting much. Parking might be difficult because the lot is extremely small. Service is friendly.
(5)Melinda L.
This place is da BOMB, I swear. I've been forced to choke down so many nasty Asian veggies and random meats during my lifetime that when became a teen *gasp-- juvenile delinquent* I decided to boycott Chinese food. This place made me change my mind, though! I really love the spicy beef noodle soup. The portions are large and cooked to perfection. So what if it's next to a power plant and if it's a little small-- it's still a great place and I fully recommend this to anybody passing by in NorTor.
(5)Jessica C.
Whats not to like about this place! Obviously if you come here you should know what to expect this is a very LOCAL place for asians (-simple Traditional Chinese home cook dishes).I haven't come across another place like this apart from San Gabriel Valley areas.. They are a small local business, the prices are good. 牛肉麵 is very hyped in my opinion, get something else. Their pancake, cold dishes:), chicken, fried meat.. ( was looking at other yelpers picture of the beef noodle soup... the noodle i got inside was different they had the glass noodles. so maybe it made a difference)
(5)Livia L.
Totally Disappointed! Not greeted when come in and out. Only one high chair!Another kids occupied it. My son can't eat at all. And they use foam cup for hot tea!! I can't imagine the quality of the food( not the taste) as they don't even want to pay for some glass cups and another high chair. $6.35 for beef noodle is not cheap compared to how cheap the place is! I will never go there again.
(1)Linda H.
On a sick day, I was dying for some warm hearty soup and I happened to be in Torrance, I decided to yelp some Chinese food places in Torrance and Sue's Kitchen came up. Living and working in West LA, a good humble authentic Chinese restaurant serving beef noodle soup, beef rolls, and other dishes is next to none. Thus this place was an exciting find. I was there during lunch time and the small restaurant filled up very quickly with customers. There was only about 10 tables in the entire restaurant. In a tiny plaza with a very narrow parking lot, Sue's Kitchen sits next to a bunch of other Chinese business on Crenshaw. I ordered the beef noodle soup and "Chinese burrito" in my broken Chinese. Surprisingly they understood me and took my $11 and five minutes later, I was handed a giant to go bag full of cheap delicious food! The noodles were cooked just right even though they sat for awhile on the car ride home. The soup was rich, slightly spicy, and flavored just right. The pieces of beef weren't too dry and not too fatty. A beef noodle soup, at an affordable price, and tasted pretty good, WIN!. I've had better beef rolls, but I think I was starving to death and haven't had a good beef roll in awhile, therefore I think my opinion was slightly skewed. The skin of the roll was pretty thin and not as flaky as I would want it to be. The rolls kind of fell apart as I was eating them, but they were still pretty tasty and a great accompaniment to the beef noodle soup. The beef filling was seasoned just right and had a good amount of greens. I devoured about half my order as I was driving back to West LA. I think Yelp did me well in my Chinese food search in Torrance. I only wish this place was in West LA...ahem near Centurty City...wouldn't that be wonderful?! I don't think this made my sickness any better...but it definitely beats chicken noodle soup ANY DAY!
(3)Lisa H.
Small hole-in-the-wall, and I just had to try the famous beef noodles. They were really good, though a bit more greasy than I liked. They also use thin noodles and I'm used to thicker homemade ones. Overall though, the flavor was good.
(3)Spencer C.
The food here is sub par, I just stopped in because it's close to my house. The service here is absolutely horrible. It's the first place I never left a tip at. PS. They serve warm water straight from the tap. Disgusting.
(1)James T.
I've been craving some authentic Chinese food for awhile and eventually got a recommendation from a friend. I ordered a few dishes by phone and picked up... I was surprised how cozy the restaurant is (there are only about ~8 small tables. I was also pleasantly surprised that the place was full of Chinese customers dining with their families on an early Sunday evening. I was also tempted by the display of cold appetizers and I ordered the seaweed (something that I grew up with as a kid and haven't had for awhile. All the dishes that I ordered were very tasty. I can't wait to try some other dishes from their menu the next time.
(4)Jerline H.
Sue's kitchen is way too exotic for me. I had a feeling my parents were pretty fobby, but it wasn't until I had to pick up an order for my mom that I realized how fobby they were. Mom: "It's called Su hua yuen" (excuse the miserable pinyin) Jer: Do you know if it's also called Sue's kitchen? Mom: Well... Jer (walks into random Taiwanese shop) Hi, is this Su hua yuen? I've found the place! The man who answered me walked past to wiped down a table for about three minutes while a chef inside the kitchen looked at him in disbelief and looked back at me waiting patiently at the counter. A cute Chinese lady also looked at him and looked back at me. Apparently they caught on that he was being a rude cow. Whatever, this is just an errand to me. Mom: Tell him I want the pig nose, the pig ears, and the (something something) Jer: Huh? Mom: I'll talk to him I put the phone on speaker but the man grabbed the phone from me. My mom was so sweet on the phone to this rude ape of a man. As I was leaving, the Chinese lady said, "Thank you for coming!" I like her. Besides that, my mom rates the food as a 3 star - it's cheap, convenient, and authentic. If you are Taiwanese you can probably cook all these dishes at home.
(3)Anna C.
I downgraded one star because they overcharged us. They do not itemize the bill when you get it so all you see is the total with tax included. It's easy to tack on extra something and hard for the patron to notice. Review your bill carefully if this is your pet peeve. *** This is NOT a Taiwanese restaurant. The store menus even reads "Sue's Kitchen "Szechuan" Chinese Food". No wonder quite a few reviews here comment on the lack of Taiwanese dishes or mistakenly think that the food is Taiwanese. Nope! Szechuan is a region in China and the chef is also from Szechuan. The restaurant has some northern Chinese food influence and while they serve Beef Noodle Soup does not mean they are a Taiwanese Restaurant. I think the Yelp category for Sue's Kitchen was selected/added by mistake. Now onto the food: Dan Dan Mien - I ordered w/o the meat and it was flavorful but be ready for a huge bowl of carbohydrates. Excellent cold dishes... you can mix and match 3 items on 1 plate for $3.80. I dont normally like peanuts but the peanuts here are Bomb. The celery cold dish was very crisp and refreshing. Ma Pao tofu is highly recommended by the others. Sue's Kitchen has quite a few regulars it seems. The server was asking people what their order was before they even sat down to read the menu and the customers would yell their orders across the small restaurant. Service was totally fine, more attentive than the other Asian restaurants that I've been to. No lunch specials, Cash only, No public restrooms.
(3)Andy L.
It's definitelt the best value in the area. Very affordable and authentic chinese food. If you like spicy, try dan dan noodle, or their spicy cold noodle. The pork chop rice combo is also decent. They're most famous for beef noodle (could be salty for some, but that's the way it's supposed to be). Highly recommended!!
(5)Jimmy T.
I find this place super polarizing. I'm never against the idea of coming here, and yet I always leave thinking that the experience could have been so much better. To start off, Sue's Kitchen can be hard to find if you don't know what you're looking for. It's nestled in a small area diagonal from the Crossroads plaza. Parking is pretty limited. And the restaurant itself is tiny. They do what they can to accommodate groups, but there really isn't much space to work with so don't come in expecting everyone to respect your personal space. The food is decent for the most part, not bad but nothing spectacular. I tend to stick with the rices dishes (fried rice, pork cutlet) although many of my friends love their beef noodle stew. I do think that they do a pretty good job with green onion pancakes. Prices are very reasonable....about $7 or $8 per entree. Considering the solid portion sizes, it's hard to compete with that price. Service really seems to vary every time I come. There's not much to say about most of the employees: they do their jobs and nothing more. However, there is one guy (I think he might be the owner) who has given some great as well as pretty bad service. On a good day, he's very helpful, very accommodating, and is even willing to chat and joke around for a bit (a rarity in Asian places). But on other days, he can be very off-putting. During my most recent visit, he made a pretty big deal because we were trying to split the check on two cards. I mean, I understand that that would mean a bit of extra work for them, but come on. I don't think it should be that huge of a deal. But I guess it's hit or miss. Oh well, I don't see myself ever coming here on my own accord, but I have a feeling I'll find myself coming back at someone else's suggestion.
(3)Richard J.
A small, local family Sichuan eatery. Excellent Dan Dan Noodles! I love the spicy peanuts! I was introduced to Sue's Kitchen by a Chinese friend many years ago and have been coming here regularly ever since.
(5)Lisa M.
Solid Taiwanese food, though I must confess I don't know too much about it to begin with. Spicy beef noodle soup- deeeelish! Perfect amount of kick, super soft meat, noodles with a great texture. The broth is gooood too, it all just has a nice comforting feel. I can see myself craving it one of the bajillion times I'm sick. We also ordered their chinese burrito, water dumplings, and onion pancake. LOVED the onion pancake- it was super crispy and perfect. The chinese burrito was basically the same thing as the onion pancake, but with beef rolled up inside. That was just ok.. not sure what all the rave reviews for it are about. The water dumplings were just alright too. The parking sucks here, and it's tiny as hell inside. It also takes a while to get noticed when you want to order or when you want the check, but the food is cheap and not too shabby!
(3)Alrick M.
This place made some nasty tasting beef noodle soup and green onion pancake, the two most popular items at any mandarin type restaurant. Wow!
(1)Erica L.
This spot is the BOMB!!! I love beef noodle soup (I've been to Taiwan a few times so have very high standards), and Sue's Kitchen does not disappoint. All their little side dishes are also good, too. 100% authentic.
(5)Emily C.
Sue's Kitchen is probably my favorite place to go for awesome Chinese food in the South Bay! The food here is cheap and delicious. It's super authentic! It totally matches up with the chinese food you get in the SGV. I love the cold side dishes at Sue's. The pig's ear, tongue, and peanuts are really delicious and totally addicting. The pig's ear is perfectly marinaded. I love the flavors and the spiciness. The tongue is really nice and smokey. It's always really great! The peanuts are laced with crack (or something). I love the peanuts here. The seasoning is fantastic and it offers just the right amount of spice. I find myself craving these peanuts all the time! They have the best beef noodle soup in the South Bay. I have yet to find a place that can top Sue's in the area. I love getting the half tendon/ half meat with the wide noodles. The tendon is always really delicious and the texture is just heavenly. They make their own wide noodles which tastes sooo much better than the skinnier ones. Their wontons are also very good. I'm a huge fan of the wontons in the chili oil. It's pretty spicy but the flavors are wonderful! Other noteworthy dishes are the Chinese burrito with beef and cilantro, the thousand layer pancake, and the dandan noodles. Parking here can be difficult at lunch time. There aren't many spots in the TINY lot, but people are usually coming and going and there is always parking in the neighborhood next to the plaza. Service is efficient, although not always super polite. I''ve witnessed the staff yelling at one antoher in the kitchen...SO AWK. But they're really great at getting your food to you ASAP.
(4)M H.
for those who are rating this place with low stars... please remember, you are paying $6 for beef noodle soup in a jenky strip mall.. . . . . are you REALLY complaining? that being said, i thought the beef noodle soup was delicious... the beef being super tender and broth flavorful. also loved the Dan dan noodles and won ton in spicy oil, but will not order the two together again as the sauce is basically the same and i was a little spicy oiled out. had the spicy peanuts, those were yummy but a little salty. did not enjoy the steamed pork dumplings... the flavor was a bit off...think i was hoping for din tai fung. service was good - they were prompt and friendly for a Chinese restaurant. We went at 3pm on a saturday and obviously didn't have any issues with seating or parking. i think there was one high chair (kept outside). can't wait to get back there for some more beef noodle soup and greens. ps. have heard that you have to eat there and not do the take out as the noodles get soggy.
(4)Kip N.
Wow. I thought we were in America. Has a Japanese-American I stood in line and it was my turn. However the clerk ignored me and in Chinese asked for the people behind me to take their order. After all Chinese customers were taken care of, the clerk asked me for my order. Can you say racist? Really! Welcome to America people, I think we can do without racism.
(1)Kristen Q.
Beef noodle soup ($6.50): they can modify from non-spicy to spicy. The noodles and broth were alright. The beef was tough and not flavorful. Green onion pancake ($2.50): I'd rate this above average and return for it! Larger portion than J&S and perfectly crisp. Side dishes (3 for $3): I love the Mandarin side dishes-- opted for pickled cabbage (good sour/sweet combo) and cucumbers (friend enjoyed!).... we all disliked the green spinach. Wrong flavors going on there. Very thirsty afterwards--- too much MSG?
(3)Lia L.
WHY? WHYYYYY did I just discover this place when we're ready to move to the Valley? I have to admit, I thought the yelper may have lied when I first walked in. This place is a dive, for sure. There's trays of cold plates and lots of people lining up to take them to go. A few tables are squeezed in for those eating in. Service was pretty quick. They brought out small cups of hot tea immediately and had cold water when asked. Our cold plate came out within minutes of ordering and the hot dishes were out fairly quickly. The manfriend and I ordered: * Seaweed & Bean Sprouts in Sweet & Spicy Garlic Sauce: I don't know where the "sauce" was. I didn't taste any garlic at all, but it was a nice, fresh salad with very tender seaweed. Too bad they didn't tell us that a huge portion of it came with our next pick... * Fried Pork With Steamed Rice: Holy moley. The sauce on the rice was rich and delicious. The pork wasn't overdone- just the right balance between crispy and tender juiciness. It came with a delightfully flavorful boiled egg and, as I stated before, a huge pile of the seaweed & Bean salad. *Onion Pancake: Eh. It's an onion pancake. It hit the spot. Not terribly oily. * XLBs: This is what I was craving when we decided to come to Sue's. These served their purpose, but were nothing to write home about. Honestly, since my introduction to XLBs was Din Tai Fung, I'm probably VERY spoiled. Sue's weren't juicy, the skin was a little thick and there just wasn't enough flavor. Since they also don't have ginger or vinegar on the table, it just wasn't doing it for me. Also- who serves 4 dumplings in a serving? * Wontons in Spicy Oil: HOLY COW!!! I got these on the recommendation of other yelpers and were they ever right. There was a nice, smokey spice- not hot bite like you'd expect. So delicious we ordered some to go! I'm imagining there will be at least a few spicy oil-covered wonton lunches before we move. The best part? All that (including the second order of wontons) came up to a total of $23. YAY!!!
(5)Kyung E.
Nothing spectacular, but I enjoyed it. They offer really fast service, albeit not a lot of english so a lot of gesturing and pointing is what you're going to be doing. I tried to ask for a split check, and they brought me extra chopsticks, lol. Still, the service was fast and friendly. What I ordered: Stew noodle soup with brown sauce (#1) 1/2 tendon, 1/2 beef Appetizer trio: pigs ears, sliced beef with spicy stuff on it, pickled greens The pigs ears were a little funky tasting. Definitely an acquired taste. The greens were ok, and the beef was ok. Not a huge fan of the side dishes. I probably ordered the wrong stuff. It's worth a try if you love asian food though, and they are GENEROUS with the serving size. If you really liked the side dishes, you could make an entire meal from just that plate and a bowl of rice. The noodle soup was good. When the gigantic bowl of noodles landed in front of me, I quickly realized ordering the side dishes was a mistake. This noodle soup had huge chucks of tender beef and huge strips of tendon. This place does not cut their meat so it is easy to eat (not a bad thing), so get ready to wrestle with huge chunks of meat. The broth was flavorful. They chop some scallions in there to give a nice freshness. The noodles were good and tasted handmade. I would definitely come back for a quick lunch. I would still like to try their dan dan noodles and a couple of other dishes. If you like asian food, this would be a good pick. Affordable and quick.
(3)nick g.
This place is pretty tasty. the gf and I followed the suggestions for the food. Lemme give fair warning: these peanuts, yeah.. if you don't like salt. don't order these.. holy crap the MSG/salt is strong with this one.. I love salt, and even this was too much. The rest of the food, pretty tasty, and there's lots of it. dig in.
(4)Rainbow C.
Average Food: 1) Dan Dan Noodles: average, pretty good noodles, sauce was OK 2) Fried Fish Plate: ordered by hubby, average. Fish was decently fried, came with some fried rice which was so-so. 3) Red Chili Oil Wontons: best order of the night, good quality wontons in a nice red chili oil sauce Ambiance: TINY restaurant. Nice people who work there. Bottom Line: Meh.
(3)Michelle R.
The flavor of the noodles are good, but the portions are small. I guess you can't complain since they claim they never raised the prices in the past few years If you need a place for noodles, and there's no wait, I'd suggest eat here. Its a tiny place and parking can be a pain.
(3)Joseph P.
This staple hole-in-the-wall Taiwanese diner is a real classic for local Taiwanese. Famous for many of their comfort food items, my favorite items lie within the noodles category. You must try their Taiwanese spicy beef noodle soup! For all those Pho fanatics that have not tried this noodle dish, do yourself a favor display some courage by branching out and trying it. You will be justly rewarded. Taiwanese spicy beef noodle soup: has a fragrant broth deep with a beefy body and hints of herbal (almost floral) spices. The noodles are so smooth that slurping them feels like only way to eat them. The actual beef in the soup tastes far stronger and flavorful compared to the soup. Almost as if the beef was thrown in from a special separate batch marinated ahead of time for depth. The bok choy, perfect. You really cannot complain, the price and taste makes everything about it delicious. Chinese burrito: This is unlike anything I've ever had at other Chinese restaurants. The actually crust of the burrito is something akin to an Chinese green onion pancake. Flaky, crispy, slightly oily, and naan-like center. The filling at Sue's include beef, cilantro, and a few green veggies. This item is my brother's favorite! Wonton in hot chili oil: Exactly what you would expect from the title. Wontons that are soaked in hot chili oil. I particularly enjoy putting them in with my spicy beef noodle soup or just eating them as is. The heat from the chili oil is not overbearing at all. In fact, it's the coat of chili oil that makes the whole tasting experience to the next level. It's also very cheap; a steal of a deal. Of the few things that could be problems eating at Sue's would include: limited seating (literally enough seats for 15), communication blocks (none of them speak English as their native tongue), limited menu selection (This place may be a problem for those in your party seeking more traditional Americanized-Chinese food. My father was not happy there was no Mongolian Beef), lack of presentation (the dishes come plain and simple, they are not dressed to impressed). Overall, a solid eat. I come here pretty often when I crave a decent meal for cheap. The reason I give it a three is because many of the items offered by Sue's I can make at home. 3/5
(3)Sarah L.
Awesome local hole in the wall Taiwanese restaurant with authentic Chinese food and great value. When you walk into the restaurant, you usually find only Chinese speaking patrons, which is an indication that the food is authentic. Which is. Here are my favorite go to items: 1. Beef noodle soup (with fat noodles) 2. scallion pancake 3. Veggies (A veggies) 4. House tofu 5. Pork chop rice 6. side dishes that you pick from the front of the restaurant There are a few local Taiwanese place, but IMHO, Sue's is the best!
(5)Ann M.
Very good and fresh.. Went out of their way to cater to the vegetarian needs. Gave us some comps too.
(5)Karen C.
Was introduced to this place by a dinner friend.. and it is the closest to SGV Taiwanese Food you can find in 310! We had the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup: Big chunks of beef and a decent amount of vegetable along with Noodle in a spicy but bearable beef broth. I felt the broth could've been tastier but instead it seem a bit oily. But for 310, it was fine. For SGV, it would've been 1 star. We also had 1. Beef Roll, be prepared to be saturated with Cilantro and Beef..I think its a-ok, but it could be tastier and meatier. 2. Cold Sides (Pig Ears, Seaweed & Cucumbers): The Pig Ears & Seaweed were decent..however I really liked the cucumbers, it tasted so refreshing!! They also had peanuts and other options which I didn't really pay attention to. =( On another note.. u come for the food not the service or ambience.
(3)Michelle L.
I crave their beef noodle soup at least twice a week. Best chinese beef noodle soup w/da-la hua jiao numbing spice if you ask for it. I love ordering a plate of cucumbers and beef noodle soup. They're zwa-bing is fantastic and so is the dan dan mien (has the flower pepper spice). I've tried to order other things, but now it always comes back to the beef noodle soup. Very authentic food and atmosphere. After traveling to China for a month, coming here made me feel like I was back in the motherland. My mother was happy to know that she never has to make chinese beef noodle soup again because Sue's is so good. Yay for beef noodle soup!
(4)Mike S.
Really disappointing Hot & Sour Soup (avoid at all costs). I took one taste and couldn't stomach it. The noddles with pork also was disappointing...very greasy and contained an incredibly small amount of pork. The staff was also an issue with constant yelling/scolding going on along with not be accommodating to small requests (I blame the owner/chef, not our waitress, for this). I'm highly suspicious of this restaurant and you should be too. There are other options in Torrance that offer similar foods. Not the kind of business I feel good supporting, so I will be voting with my wallet and taking my business elsewhere in the future.
(1)Greg T.
authentic chinese (taiwanese and mainland) in the south bay. Sue's has been a fixture in the southbay chinese restaurant scene for years. fried pork chop plate with rice and chinese veggies is eastern comfort food at it's best. Spicy beef noodle soup is the standout...big bowl with tender pieces of beef and plenty of noodles. try their boiled dumplings...very solid. small dining room..not good for groups.
(4)Anthony C.
I usually don't write updated reviews...but this place has really been going down the hill lately ever since the sale. This place has just been getting progressively worse and last night was the last straw. (Not saying I won't be back as my dad just can't get enough Chinese food but I won't be visiting this place if I didn't have to). First, this place can't even get my order customization right in Chinese now. I mean yes I don't speak China Chinese, but really I enunciate very clearly, TWICE, but they still go and put in the order incorrectly. No joke I hear them say it incorrectly when they yell from the front to the chef on what to make...which prompts me to nicely correct them but by that time the chef has already failed. Second, their portions have been getting a lot smaller - not saying I could finish all the food before this change, but still. For example, last time we went they gave us their peanuts directly in the to-go cup, which is a lot less of a portion than when they put it in the plates. Moreover, even the peanut size was smaller this time around. Third, when they are busy their noodles are undercooked. You can tell when your bowl of noodles comes up and you get a big'ol clump of noodles stuck together because it was improperly cooked. Oh, and by the way, complaining to them doesn't help, they kind of just shrug you off and tell you that "that is the way it is." Really, unless you are looking for the "China" dining experience without traveling across the Pacific Ocean than by all means come here and see how you like it. PS: Yelp really needs to remove the Taiwanese label from this place as there really isn't any real Taiwanese food in this place.
(2)S C.
Have been coming here for years as we liked their noodles and dumplings, but after our last visit we will no longer return here. Service has always been marginal at best but we overlooked it for the food. At last visit we were seated and all they brought was the pile of plates, napkins, and chopsticks. No menus. No drinks. We had to flag waiter down for menus which were just tossed at us. Two couples who came in after us were seated, menus delivered to them, and drinks offered. We don't speak their language and this has always been the cause of their rudeness unfortunately. The waiter clearly knew he was slighting us (how can you not see waving arms and hands in the air?) as he asked the other couples what they wanted in Chinese. They get their orders taken and appetizers delivered before any acknowledgement of our existence. At that point, my family got up and left. Waiter runs after us in the parking lot to apologize. Highly doubt he really cared but had to try to be apologetic in front of the rest of the customers who all looked at us as we left. We'll be eating elsewhere where we will be treated with respect by people who really want our business and money.
(1)Steph C.
So good! Authentic Taiwanese pork chop fried rice (I couldn't stop eating) with all the trimmings (pickled stuff & tofu), great service, tasty noodle soups. Don't fear being crowded here, it actually adds to the experience. The sign wasn't lit (or maybe wasn't even electronic) so it was SUPER hard for me to find but it's right after the gas station and storage place in a very small parking lot.
(4)Isabel L.
I mean I love chinese food when I get that craving, Sue's Kitchen is usually on my short list. The prices are cheap, and the servings are generous. They have flavorful side dishes and you can get up to 3 on one plate. I would try to list my favorites but i literally like them all. I usually always get the spicy peanuts though. A.may.zing. Sue's is definitely a hole in the wall, but from my experiences, those are sometimes the best place you can go. Check it out!
(5)Christina S.
Food was mediocre. :/ Came here because my friend and I were craving some Asian food and happened to be in the area, but we were sadly disappointed. It's a typical hole in the wall Asian food joint with minimal seating. We ordered the Beef noodle soup: the noodles were good but the broth was typical, not amazing. Spicy wonton: had a good kick to it but the taste just wasn't there Beef burrito: the onion pancake was crispy but the beef did not have much flavor. Prices were cheap, but the quality just wasn't there. I'll prob stick to getting my Asian food fixes back at the 626.
(2)Andreas R.
Great food, great price. A bit small inside but that's OK. Awesome hot n sour soup and Chinese burrito. Yes, Chinese burrito. Fried rice with chicken was a bit greasy but good. Parking is a bit tough so park on the street just a ways up, it's easier. The guy who took our order was super straight forward and recommended us a couple of items before I even asked for anything. At first I was a little offended, but then I appreciated it afterwards. You get a tiny decent cup of hot tea with your order. Definitely will be coming back, especially since there aren't any top notch Chinese places in the south bay...that I have come to enjoy.
(4)Shin L.
Came here on a whim for the xiao long bao. I had high hopes as the owner said she had many orders for pickup so she said I should order them before the entrees to make sure they come out together. Ordered xiao long bao and spicy beef noodle soup. The spicy beef noodle was pretty good. The soup was good, the beef pieces tender, and there was a massive amount of noodles. I wish she gave some pickled condiments to eat with, but that's just personal preference. The most disappointing aspect of this meal was the xiao long bao. We came here specifically craving this. The part that fell flat here was the filling. Just not flavorful enough. Also could barely see any soup inside.
(3)Arthur H.
Food is okay, average among nearby Chinese restaurants. They have some specialties that keep them afloat: the appetizer. Those are very authentic and rarely found in west side cities of LA. I dine here quite often because of the appetizers.
(3)Eugi H.
So I tried using google maps to find this place and it seriously took me to a warehouse...my bf and I were so confused. So we decided to look for it the more traditional way of just driving down the street looking at numbers. Turns out it was a about two blocks south of where google map had told us to go and ON THE OTHER SIDE. Major fail, google. T.T But after our little adventure we happily sat ourselves down in the tiny and fairly full restaurant and ordered. They have a great deal on their 'shao chi', which are like cold side dishes - 3 items for $3.50. And they're pretty generous with the amounts too! We ordered the spicy sliced beef stomach, beef tongue, and mustard greens. YUM. We also got the 'chinese burritos' which are really the beef rolls and the dan dan mien to split. Hooray for finding beef rolls in the South Bay! I have to say, if I hadn't looked at the yelp pictures beforehand, I wouldn't have known 'Chinese Burritos' = beef roll. Though I guess it kinda makes sense. Everything tasted DELICIOUS although I felt the beef rolls were still not as awesome as the ones in SGV. They're much smaller, stingier on the meats and no cilantro/green onions inside! But the taste was very on point. The dan dan mien was one of the better ones I've had, compared to the ones in SGV too! So this was a winner. Even though I'm a spice wimp, I still powered through the burn cuz it was so yum. Then I heard another customer behind me order it non-spicy. T.T What a fail on my part. But at least now I know so I can order it non-spicy next time! Everything was yummy and so CHEAP! Since I'm gonna be a poor student again soon, this is becoming one of the more determining factors in my food choices. So I'm SO happy that this place serves great food at cheap prices. The 3 items (if you consider the trio of cold dishes one item) totalled about $13 - and we were happily full too. Yay! And the service was decent and the place is clean. They've just found themselves a regular!
(4)Billo B.
won't take credit card, charge extra for plain rice, food is extremely greasy and the beef they used is probably the lowest quality money can buy. i don't trust this place for cleanliness and believe the materials they use are highly unhealthy . i threw my food in the trash bin after my wife and i both decided this is sub quality meat and too greasy for us to eat.
(1)FoodLover L.
This is another tiny hole in the wall eatery. The food, the owners, the ambiance remind me of the restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai. I enjoy their cold cut meat and veggies bar. For those who are not familiar with this food, try dipping it in vinegar and chili sauce. Every time we visited this place, we ordered their beef noodle soup. We tried other dishes, we are not that impressed. Even though I can make this noodle dish (better than most restaurant), I would still recommend it. Friendly service.
(3)Margaret W.
Usually, I rarely give out anything above 4 stars, but Sue's Kitchen is THE exception. I've been visiting this place since I first moved to Torrance when I was just a little kid and I've ALWAYS loved this place. It used to be a lot dinkier with the previous owner, but I think the food was tastier back then. Now with the new owner, the place is prettier and the variety of food in the menu is a lot bigger. Whenever I come here, I always order the beef noodle soup. I get it with mild spicy because I can't eat spicy food, but I have to make exceptions for this place. I'm a bit sensitive to MSG so it's safe to say that if you're an anti-MSG person, you don't have to worry about it here. As for the other food, it's good. I like the "juan bing" (sorry I don't know what it is in English) which is essentially minced beef, vegetables rolled in a Taiwanese style taco shell. The place is a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, and the owners and workers aren't really great with English, so please be patient with them! And don't bring large groups here. The place is really small and parking is rather limited here, so don't make things hard for yourself. Getting take out is a much better option if you have a large group, and the quality of the food is still good. There has been countless times where I just get the take out so I can enjoy the yummy beef noodle soup at the comfort of my home and avoid the heat of the store. Oh and a warning about parking. Once, we parked in front of the pet groomer store next to Sue's Kitchen and got yelled at by the store owner there. Apparently, they can reserve parking for their own customer and they get really angry if you take the spot. In my defense, there was no sign saying that it was reserved, so we were completely taken aback by the whole situation. I don't know if this is still a problem, but just a head's up!
(5)Jenn G.
I came here for lunch with my mom one day because we had heard from her co-worker that this place is famous for their beef noodle soup. This particular day was dreary and cold and so hot soup sounded like the perfect choice for a meal. We came relatively early (around 11:30) and so the parking wasn't too crowded. When we walked in there was only one family present and so we were seated right away. It didn't take long though for the place to crowd up. The place is tiny and so it filled up really quickly. When we came, the lady in charge handed us some tea in a small Styrofoam cup and handed us the menus. We ordered the beef noodle soup (the non-spicy version) and the Chinese burrito (I had made sure to go on yelp before coming here to see what others were ordering and I saw that the Chinese burrito was one of the items people ordered). The lady who took the orders did not speak much English and at first spoke to us in Chinese. My only gripe would be that it took a bit to get our order. The cook cooked it pretty fast but the waitress was busy arranging newspapers and cleaning and so she didn't notice right away. That's OK though...when the food finally came it was worth the wait. The Chinese burrito was what we ate first because we knew it would taste better while crispy and hot. It was basically like onion pancakes with beef inside. The beef noodle soup was good too (although kinda cold...maybe because it took awhile before it got served :( ). The noodles were plenty and the soup was big enough to split between the two of us.
(3)Jane L.
Soup watered down and service is no good
(3)Dave H.
Sue's Kitchen is randomly located in a Torrance strip mall. Parking is easy thanks to their lot. Their dining room is not large by any stretch of the imagination, and cute, rather, with about ten tables. It's clean, too; no idea why this restaurant's health score was a "B". For the curious, just about everyone inside spoke Chinese. I had my friend ask our lady server in Chinese whether she was Sue or whether Sue was in. Her reply was that there was no Sue, and that's the name of the place is just that, a name. Their cooking is fantastic. We gorged on seven dishes family-style, which ended up being insanely cheap. Between five of us, the final cost was $10 (including tax and tip) a person. Of the dishes, we had a few noodle soups, an outstanding, tender pork dish ($5.50), and a peppery tofu dish. Every dish had its own personality, yet they all were pleasant. Since my friends ordered for the table, I have no clue what we specifically had - I was just munching on semi-spicy peanuts anyway. Like tea? Their tea was soothing and helped wash everything down. Sue's Kitchen is totally worth the trip: the value of the food is excellent, and you'll leave more than happy. Recommended!
(5)Dennis C.
I love this place. I go to alhambra/monterey park a lot for my chinese food, but when it comes to a solid spicy beef noodle soup, this place is still my favorite. Why is this place so different? because for once its ACTUALLY SPICY!!!!!! the broth actually has a lot of flavor. I would give this place 5 stars, but they are fairly inconsistent with their food. Ive had times where my fave bowl was sorta not spicy, but more often than not, its fine.... but im just sure the reason why some ppl rate this place low is because they came on one of those off days. the menu is pretty good, very authentic. they dont speak much english here, but i have some what mandarin skills.... enough to get me around the menu and have them give me what i want. i love their cold dish area too... nothing like the chopped up greens and my fave tofu. the pigs ears are pretty damn good too. they have a special where you can order 3 items for a low price. I live between here, and SGV.... so im usually torn on which direction to drive for my chinese comfort food... but i find myself here more than SGV for nu ro mein (spicy beef noodle soup)... and its a small little hut, but thank god theres not many ppl here... **** LIKES: Great food. Lots of variety. Authentic. Homely. DISLIKES: None really... maybe a bit inconsistent... but when you get them on a good day, its GOOD. People who arent chinese will put a negative due to this place kinda being ghetto.... and maybe the service because the english is low here. VERDICT: my place for taiwanese comfort food.. screw going on the 10 to SGV.
(4)Ralph O.
Food was trash didn't really feel like I was eating fried chicken n the soup tasted like top roman n a bowl... No drinks are serve here just a very small plastic white cup..
(1)Paula M.
This is a little hole in the wall sorta place. Don't expect ambiance, fine dining, or even great customer service. That's not why people come here, they come here to eat, and quickly at that. Per yelp recommendations we ordered the #1 beef stew and Chinese Burritos. The beef stew was really tasty with a nice amount of heat to it. I picked up anise in the broth and it had a nice mouth feel. The noodles were also very good. The Chinese Burritos were a sort of pancake stuffed and rolled with thin sliced beef and cilantro. Good. Both dishes very tasty and contained some sort of beef. Not the best beef I've ever had, but I'd probably do without it in the burritos. The food was good, but definitely inexpensive and probably not the highest quality. However, I've never had Taiwanese prior, so I have no baseline. I'd go back here and order the soup again.
(4)Vincent L.
Still good, and the best place for beef noodle soup. Also their Chinese burrito is good ... and no it is not a burrito in any sense. As for cold dishes I always get the tongue/cucumber/celery.
(4)Christina W.
i absolutely love and crave this place and have to come here every time i'm in torrance. my favorite is the spicy beef noodle soup w. thick noodles, half beef/half tendon, it's only $6.50 and so amazing when it's raining or you have a cold... it also goes well with the green onion pancake ~ best i've ever had, not greasy or too doughy.. the pan fried meat dumplings are also very good. i get that with the cucumber salad.
(4)Yasmin D.
Just came home from Sue's Kitchen...spicy beef noodle was not spicy, Chinese burrito should be cilantro burrito due to the abundance of the later, and how can you serve your customers well if there's a language barrier with the server? Sorry, not again :-(.
(1)Al Y.
I've been coming here for 15 years and have watched it go through the ownership change. The new owners have really cleaned the place up and were smart to keep the menu the same. I only come here for the beef noodle soup with half beef-half tendon. It is one of the best noodle soups around. I usually stick to ramen noodle houses, but this place has a very flavorful rich beef soup. I happen to love this soup. I don't visit Torrance very often since I moved to Long Beach, but try to eat at Sue's when I'm near. The quality of service has been different over the years. Sometimes you get seated and served really fast. Other times, the service is slow. I don't speak taiwanese so it's hard to communicate.
(4)Victor C.
Sue's Kitchen-- a very inconvenient restaurant (hole-in-the-wall) located adjacent to Peter's Palace-- which is adjacent to the radioactive power plants located 0.1 mile(s) away. Sue's Kitchen is has horrendous parking space-- and I will never appreciate the fact I got keyed, and waited 20 minutes for a seat. The food is poorly presented, and looks awfully cheap. The beef noodle soup seemed to be made via cow blood-- mixed with spices unknown to mankind. Stick with the canned sodas and the cold dishes. -Vincent Chen
(3)Caroline W.
4 stars for the food on a good day, but -1 star for the service. Definitely, the best place for Chinese/Taiwanese food in the South Bay and even the Westside area. Their spicy noodle soup and pork chop with rice is what keeps me going back... but definitely not the service. The ladies that work there are not nice and they are not friendly. I'm not sure it's because I'm ABC (American born Chinese) and don't speak mandarin, but I always have this feeling they are talking shit about me. The guy that works there is pretty nice though, but the one lady (maybe Sue?) just bosses him around, but I guess that's how it is in most relationships. When the food is good, it's good, but I have gone 2-3 times where the beef in the noodle soup is tough and hard. Also, don't ever go 20 mins prior to closing time for because you won't have a pleasant experience, they will clearly show their annoyance and give you the evil eye the entire time, while talking shit in mandarin.
(3)Toshi I.
Hubby went here with a friend and kept raving about a noodle dish. I reminded him that I had brought food from this place before and he never made a big deal. So almost 4 years later, we ended up here for dinner. Per hubby's recommendation, I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup which was really delish. Several hunks of tender beef in a spicy soup base with al dente Chinese noodles equals an empty bowl. I also ordered the Chinese burrito as a safe back up. It definitely is unique! The place is small, cozy and noisy like a good Chinese eatery should be. Hot soup on a chilly night was perfect. I'd def come here again if not to also pick up food to go.
(4)Shingo A.
I came here year or two ago and I did not enjoy the food. I believe I was recovering from nasal congestion so I couldn't taste the food. I ordered the shredded pork noodle if I remember correctly. Today I was in the mood for some beef stew, but I couldn't think of a place to eat that. Instead, I decided to eat some stew beef noodle. This place is not English friendly but menu has English translation. All I had to do was just point at what I wanted to eat. I went with #1 stew beef noodle in brown sauce. I expected overcooked beef in the soup but to my surprise it was soft and melt in my mouth good. The soup was not spicy but had a little bit of kick. Food was also served very quickly, probably took less than 3 minutes after ordering. For less than 6 bucks for decent sized noodle, it's a bargain compared to Japanese ramen restaurants. When I paid, the lady at the front gave me a really nice smile and said "xie xie (thank you in Mandarin)." Wow, it's rare to get this kind of service at Asian restaurants (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, etc...). People that work here look like they are from Sichuan or Tibet. I thought this place was Taiwanese owned but maybe the ownership changed since my last visit. I'll go back to try their fried pork noodle next time.
(4)Duke C.
Their beef noodle soup is still the best around the South Bay. Really. I also tried a few of their appetizers/small items and turn are all pretty well done! I like their beef wraps a lot. They beef has flavor and the right amount of hoisin/sauce is added. Crispy outside makes the wrap so much better. They call it a beef burrito so you might get confused :P Oh! GET THEIR PEANUTS. It's seriously like crack... I can't stop eating it!
(4)Andy H.
They never disappoint... Service is always quick and accessible. Food is served within minutes. Appetizers are always ready to go. Always a good place to go for lunch if you're in the area.
(5)Eric K.
was on my way to Amigos Tacos, but saw Sue's Kitchen, since it's been a year or so when I last visited Sue's, I make a sharp left, and there I entered... Got there at 11am sharp for lunch, I was one of the three customers. I wasn't sure of the process anymore, so I ordered at the counter. I was afraid the portion may be too big, my fear was verified. Portion was big. Got the pork chop rice. I am like a dog, I will eat everything in front of me, so the bigger the portion, the more I am afraid... the place was how I've remembered, clean and bright. The food quality was how I've remembered too, it was okay, no foodgasm. But, I always see lots of people eating here during meal hours, what do these people see in Sue's Kitchen that I don't? I have professional level knowledge when it comes to Asian food, I am the local expert, so what am I missing here? I am never sure if I need to leave tip in this type of place, I mean, I ordered at the counter, paid first at the counter, brought my own tea from the counter to my table, waitress brought me the food...so, do I need to tip? I did anyway, just a dollar...was that too cheap?
(3)Shuang Y.
Very good beef noodles!
(5)Daisy S.
I saw tempting pictures of some of the dishes here but when we arrived, we found what we ordered all had the same too-oily chili-sesame oil base, which is tasty but, uh, too oily. There was some confusion when I tried to get dishes without meat. I don't think I'll bother with the long trek south to this place again.
(2)david V.
I got their beef stew with noodles.. I was a bit confused because when i looked at the menu, there were like 5 different types of beef stew, but i found out later that they were all the same but with different types of noodles.. I found the stew to be bland and very very very oily.. after i sip of the broth, you definitely feel your mouth covered in oil .. i think it would have tasted better if more seasoning or at least some salt would have been added.. they give you a good amount of beef and noodles, but what good does that do when you have bland food?? It cost $8.50 +tax for the meal I dont know if i'll come back but if i do.. i will probably order something else..
(1)Tiffany L.
Local friends insisted on taking us to Sue's Kitchen, but even afterwards they commented that they don't know how this is a Taiwanese restaurant - just because it has beef noodle soup? I don't know what kind of Chinese food this would be - other than poor quality Chinese food. In any case, it is not a return kind of place for me. I tried other folks' beef noodle soup - really oily broth. The shredded pork chow mein was terrible. The pork was pale white and flavorless - like no flavorings had sunk in. It seemed like it was boiled and tossed on. The noodles were like the ones you can buy out of a box at any standard Asian store. The portion was also surprisingly small given the price and the hole-in-the-wall nature of this place. The customer service was functional towards us, but we did see them unpleasantly tell a customer who tried to correct her order for noodles without soup that the noodles had already been dropped into the soup - so no changes! It took two men to snap that at her loud enough that the entire restaurant (and it is very small) paused to listen.
(2)Shelli Y.
SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP.. This dish seriously hits the spot when I'm craving a noodle soup, and don't really feel like having pho or ramen. The soup broth is nice and hearty, with piece of beef that nearly fall apart when you're stirring the broth around and baby bok choy. I had my order to go and they packaged the noodles separately for me so that they wouldn't overcook sitting in the broth. My best friend got me hooked on this place when her family would take out for their family & invite me over for dinner. Ever since then, this place is still the same. Their family usually orders everything for me. The 2 items that stick out the most for me are the spicy beef noodle soup & chinese burrito. Chinese Burrito?? I know, I was the same way. Thin layer of meat with green onions and cilantro in a green onion pancake (?). Either way, it was delish. Ignore the bad parking situation out front, the 9 tables jammed in there to make it a "restaurant" and take the food to go, it'll still be good.
(4)Jenn Y.
So, please tell me why I've lived in Torrance FOREVER and never came here until recently?$%# Anywhoo, I used to trek all the way to A & J's for their beef noodle soup (and to visit my lovely Peter B) but no longer! I have my own "special" beef noodle soup going on right here in my hood! Thank you baby Jesus! The soup is tasty, and I like ONLY beef, no tendon situations (I'm all about texture) and they give good pieces of meat in the soup. This does not disappoint! Also try their little "salad" bar. Try the combination of their cucumbers, peanuts and the tofu (it's shaved very thin). I don't know what it is but the peanuts in this is literally like crack! Soooo good...... Just an fyi, I've driven by probably a milion times and didn't know it. It's in a tiny strip mall and there are only a few tables inside but I've been fortunate to not have to wait for food. Can't wait to have you again!!! ...(drooling as I'm writing this...)
(5)Jeannie J.
Sue's Kitchen is great! No more waiting until the wknd to make the drive to SGV get my fill of niu rou mian (beef noodle soup) and other goodies! Finally I have found my go-to place for Chinese comfort food w/o having to hit 4 freeways! My dining companions and I shared: 2 bowls of the beef noodle soup- I love the spicy kick the broth had. Noodles were standard, good portions of beef and tendon. I think it was $5.95 each and the bowls were big! The beef "burrito"- I really enjoyed Sue's Kitchen's version. Crispy and filled with tender beef. Scallion pancake- Chewy and not too oniony. $2.30 I think. Thousand layer cake- Flaky and tender. This was fun to eat. $2.30 as well. The water dumplings- Don't order this if you're expecting a meaty filling. These are filled with a variety of greens. I didn't mind this dish but I don't exactly crave it either. 3 different kinds of cold appetizers (spicy peanuts, bean curd, and seaweed)- $1.85 for 1 or $3.50 for 3. There's about 8 kinds I think...can't wait to try them all! This was all for under $30 before tip, and fed 4 people very well. Fantastic food, very cheap prices for the area, and great service. Maybe the service varies, but during our dinner the waitress was VERY nice and helpful. Can't wait to go back!
(5)J H.
Good customer service. Food so-so. Had beef noodle soup, meat still tough, soup too salty. Cold side-dishes were good.
(3)Lauren C.
Very satisfying dinner here. My friend who speaks Chinese ordered for us. Everyone around us was having the beef noodle soup, but since I don't eat beef my friend ordered a clear noodle soup dish with white fish fillets that was pretty good. We also had various steamed dumplings and side dishes of cucumber, pickled veggies and seaweed.
(4)David L.
This place is a hidden gem! I went here the other weekend with 3 other friends around 11:30AM and at first was like ... wow this is a total hole in the wall. It was a small plain looking little place in a small strip mall with maybe 6 or 7 small tables. However, upon seeing and smelling the food I really didn't care at all. We ordered the Ja Jiang Mien and the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. Both were great because they make their noodles fresh, and the meat was soft and flavorful. We also ordered their spicy dumplings which where delicious. We also ordered a lot of their side dishes which turned out to be AWESOME! The pig ears have a really great spicy flavor and were thinly sliced. The seaweed was very flavorful and tasty. The stomach also was tasty, spicy and soft. All in all it was a great place. Next time I want to try their chinese pancakes since those also looked amazing!! The only reason it isn't a 5 star is because it is small so you can't meet a lot of people there, and also by the time we left (which was prime lunch time) it had started to get a sizable line outside.
(4)Eddie C.
I would've gave them 5 stars but they are always packed. The last 3 time I tried to eat here I couldn't get a seat and there is no place to wait except outside. (I hate waiting in line especially at a fast food restaurant.) Having said that their beef noodle soup is out of this world. There rice dishes are great also. I haven't had anything here that was not good. One down side for folks that don't speak Chinese is that you don't get the full menu. Like In n Out, there is a secret menu. Heck, with my poor command of Chinese I know I'm missing out on the best stuff. At least I know to ask for some tendon in my beef noodle soup!
(4)Kelly E.
I lovee tiny hole in the corner Chinese restaurants because they're usually WAYY better than stupid chains like PF Changs, etc. Sue's is no exception. Ridiculously small inside and almost impossible to park in the actual parking lot (I suggest parking in the lot one street over and walking or on the nearby local streets). There's a nice selection of cold dishes and hot appetizers in the display for people to get to go, but the real deal here is the beef noodle soup. The noodles feel hand pulled and have that super delicious chewy taste. I love the spicy so this soup gets double thumbs up! Another good thing here is the fried fish fillet which comes with greens, beef/soy sauce mixture, rice and tea eggs. The fish is light and crispy and delicious on its own but pair it with some of those salty greens and almost sweet beef mixture? HEAVEN IN MY MOUTH. They have this awsome sandwich like thing (forgot the chinese name for it) but it's basically like the Chinese onion pancake (bing) wrapped around slow cooked, marinated meat. Think American beef sandwich au jous except Asian style. It rocks. Eat it. Anyway, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come and try the soup. Warning though, if you're coming in a group bigger than 3 or 4 you'd better get here before the lunch/dinner crowd because otherwise you're screwed.
(4)Tony L.
One of the best places to go for a decent bowl of spicy beef noodles in the South Bay area. This place is tiny and only has the capacity for probably less than 20 customers at the most. The counter looks like a cafeteria counter with a bunch of appetizers to choose from. If you have never been here you have to try the spicy peanuts, they are the bomb diggity!!! I always buy a large container full to go to eat at home. If you feel a little more adventurous you can even order a three appetizer combo and try a few choices such as the cold thin spicy beef slices, seaweed, and pork ear slices. The beef rolls are also really good at Sue's and come with plenty of beef and veggies wrapped in a grilled wrap. Make sure you try the spicy beef noodles and get a side of the pickled vegetables. The restaurant is located at a tiny strip mall with a tiny parking lot. If parking gets too crowded you might have to just park in the residential area behind the restaurant.
(4)Benny Y.
Good food but POOR service. Saw a family with their daughter drinking a Pepsi. The staff working basically said in haste, no outside food or drink. Family visibly upset left the place. Then for us, we've been sitting here for 10 minutes and the staff hasn't shown up since being seated. And the place is pretty empty this 11:17am. Finally got the menu from the counter myself.
(2)Jason K.
3.75 stars for the food and value. 2 stars for size/decor. for 4 stars for authenticity. Legit chinese food. We were the only non-chinese speakers in the restaurant for a mid-week soup dinner experience. There were minor communication issues, but we worked it out, and there was no translation needed for great Beef Noodle Soup. Generous amounts of beef, just enough noodles that were cooked perfectly, delicious brown broth, and a sprinking of baby bok choy. The soup tasted great! We also ordered the Wontons in Hot Chili Oil. Definitely forgetable. No meat and too much oil. Side note: noodles in broth don't hold up too well the next day. No surprise, they got a little mushy when left in the refrigerator until morning.
(4)Eli G.
1. The staff speak enough English to seat you and serve you food. 2. The Chinese burrito was a tad over okay. a. yelp.com/biz_photos/2Cmp… 3. The fried pork on rice with less than okay. Nothing really that special. a. yelp.com/biz_photos/2Cmp… 4. The free "soup" that came with my meal was hot water with leftover veggies. It was gross. 5. The famed beef noodle soup tasted like thinned out American beef stew with noodles. Not worth the hype. 6. Meh, I've had better. I won't be coming back.
(2)William H.
This place has been the talk of the Chinese/Taiwanese circles in Torrance/PV. It definitely lived up to the hype. Spicy beef noodle soup - was good, lighter than Dai Ho, but tasty in it's own right. Spicy tofu and fish - fillets of white fish with silken tofu in soup of spicy Szechuan peppercorn. I like the numb-tingling feeling the peppercorn imbues. Pork chop rice and fried fish fillet rice - came with a whole bunch of sides. tasty. The way to the bathroom was interesting -- you get a tour of the entire kitchen, which was very clean.
(4)Pickyeater W.
Enjoyed -- Beef noodle soup (1/2 beef, 1/2 tendon) Hands down, one of the best classic beef noodle soup places in the Southbay. Recommend ordering it with the wide noodles. Small dishes are a nice complement!
(3)Jennifer N.
Many years ago, I used to come here alot. Although the restaurant was old and filthy they are always busy and packed with togo. These days, Sue's Kitchen sold ownership about maybe 5plus years ago,and I haven't been in here since a few weeks, ago. I guess the old ownership sold them the recipe too because their Spicy Beef Tendons noodle soup is still the best I'd ever tasted. Now the restaurant is cleaner, remodeled, have more Tawainese delicasy on their menu. Most nights I'm in there, they are packed with people. Prices is very fair.. especially for the south Bay area. Must try! Spicy Beef TENDON noodle soup. Make sure you try their tendons.. so tender and chewy.. Chinese Beef Burrito- Dan Dan Mien homemade seaweed peanuts
(4)Stacey C.
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup! Perfect on a cold & gloomy day! Who knew there would be a mom & pop place like this in Torrance?! Super authentic! The owner had to get the someone else to take my order b/c me no speaky chinese. Sorry! Ordered 4 dishes for just the 2 of us. What pigs! But we took some leftovers home I promise. ;0) We ordered the beef noodle soup, beef burritos (too salty), onion pancakes, and porkchop w rice. I really liked their cucumber sides. They are sort of heavy handed with the salt. Otherwise, everything is very tasty. I would definitely go back if in the area!
(4)Ruby C.
whoa. they have ac now.
(5)Gilbert P.
Niu roh mein and Chinese burrito are must-haves, while the dan dan noodles are okay. I am too cheap to try anything new, but I wonder if they have oyster omelets? It is the only place in the South Bay area that has good Taiwanese food, considering I only know of neighboring restaurant, JJ's Place and Juju along Carson street. Despite any authentic understanding of Taiwanese food, I think Sue's Kitchen is delicious! Their noodles are perfect and the broth is just right. Bring cash or else you'll end up like one of those tragic sitcom/cartoons where you have to repay them by washing dishes. No not really. But seriously, cash only.
(5)S C.
Good little hole in wall restaurant. Women yelling at the Man in kitchen, Man yelling back. I love this place. I got the spicy dumpling #46. I will be back!!!
(4)Kyle J.
Best Mandarin food in the area. Always satisfied. Their dan dan noodle is my favorite and their side dish peanut is a must. I wish I can buy a hundred pounds of their peanuts and just eat it every minute.
(4)Lauren D.
Been there twice. The first time was phenomenal and blew my mind. Soup was really rich in beef flavor, was perfectly spicy; and the noodles were chewy, just like I like. We also had dumplings and scallion pancakes. Both were delicious. The 2nd time I went the soup was not as yummy. It was kind of bland. No spice, and even lacking in salt. It did not fulfill my noodle craving. I did have the Chinese burrito and that was soooooooo yummy and delicious. I could have ordered another. SK's still warrants 4 stars... maybe they were having an off day.
(4)Lisa L.
The soup is plain and the service was slow. It wasn't even busy!! The fried chicken with steamed rice was OK, hence the 2 star rating. Most likely not recommend the place to friends and family.
(2)Stephanie B.
Delcious and authentic, this little spot is a gem. The first time, it helped to be with a native speaker. But, with the semi-translated menu and finger pointing, I will be back. I highly recommend the meatball soup and the spicy peanuts! The green onion pancake is a little tough, but the beef roll is very good. I also love the braised seeing beans. The Dan Dan noodles are tasty too. If you do not speak the language, I advise against phoning your order in.
(4)Michael C.
This establishment has been around for what seems like forever for me... I remember it from my childhood! Of course, it also has seemed to changed owners more times than I can remember. Fortunately, it seems like each subsequent owner manages to learn the previous's recipes before the figurative Sue's Kitchen torch (burner?) is passed on. As such, there are two staple dishes that this Taiwanese diner can always be counted on: 1) the beef noodle soup (niu rou mein, for Mandarin speakers out there) and 2) fried fish plate. Like others have related, the beef noodle soup is the best in the South Bay, albeit, not the best I've ever had. I ask them to leave the tendon parts out, which they usually do to a degree. As for the fried fish plate, it's just a fish fillet that they batter and fry, but it's surprisingly good. If you're really really hungry, go for the fish. If you want something warm, go for the noodles. In the end, Sue's Kitchen isn't an OG Taiwanese restaurant (comon where's the pork chop rice??) but it gets the job done if the hankering's there.
(4)Rogelio H.
A small hole in the wall place that offers a lot of tasty noodle dishes. I liked their dan dan mien, which is spicy. Also good, and spicy, is their fish and tofu dish (I forget what the name of it is, if there is one). Gotta eat this with a lot of rice. Among the non-spicy stuff I like at Sue's is their niu rou juan bing, which is basically marinated beef rolled into fried "bread."
(4)Mike L.
Not quite sure what to make of it. I was searching for the so called "best beef noodle soup in LA". For some of us, it was commonly called Neou Row Mein (NRM for short). There was plenty of suggestions thrown away like Dai Ho in Arcadia or Mandarin Noodle Deli. I tried all those places, but this location in Torrance threw me a loop. First thing first, I'm not certain that this is a Taiwanese restaurant. I knew they have many of the small sides and they have the proverbial tacky pink menu with the awful fonts for text lettering. Those two things are so common in any Chinese restaurant, it doesn't make it Taiwanese. If the previous reviews pointed out that the place expanded, I definitely did not see any notions of expansion as the place is still very tight in confinement that probably will fit about 20 people in there. No real ambiance as it can look like any sandwich deli places with a refrigerated display case out in front. I ordered the required Stew Beef Noodle Soup with Brown Sauce ($5.55) : static.px.yelp.com/bphot… . This automatically put me in a loop. I had never seen so many chili spices in a Taiwanese soup. The red hot chili spice reminds me of Szechwan dishes as the soup can be really spicy. The noodle and the beef was so so for me. It's edible, but didn't really wowed me away as I thought it was going to be. The presentation on the soup noodle looked good, but I just didn't get any sense of the beef noodle dish coming together as it should be. The flavor was masked by the spicy soup and the noodle was not very remarkable at all in terms of tastiness. It just reminds me of a pack of cold noodles from the market thrown in. The hand cut noodle from Mandarin Noodle for their beef noodle soup is still the best. The Green Onion Cake at $2.75 was not bad at all static.px.yelp.com/bphot… . I just wish it was little bit more crispy, rather than thick as in doughy. A little bit too rough for me. Smoke chicken ($2.95) static.px.yelp.com/bphot… has its moment. I think it worked well with a rice dish or some noodle compliment. By itself, it just didn't go very well without a grain to accompany it. My most enjoyable dish was their pork chop rice ($5.55) static.px.yelp.com/bphot… . It's hard to mess this one up and something this simple can rally the day for this place. Overall, I wasn't disappointed or being wowed over by the food at this place. It's a good solid place to pick up food to go, but I wouldn't exactly put this place up in the pedestal as the place in town to get the beef noodle soup. That was the only bummer part about this place. Oh.... I take it back. There is something else that bums me out, but might make people happy. They don't serve food with MSG at this place. Take it for what it is worth. ----- Cash Only!
(3)Yummy Y.
I give it 3.99 stars with twinkle star~. Welcome to FEAR FACTOR place. I've never tried "Pig Ear" before until my co-worker told me to eat. It's very yummy and spicy! I wish my English hearing sense will better after eat this.... Very yummy Chinese Taco and Stew Beef Noodle Soup! Either practice how to use chopstick or DO NOT wear white clothes. Your clothes will be brown polka dot. I am good at using chopstick but heavy thick noodle with plastic chopstick??!!...I don't think so. I put 3.99 stars because I got brown polka dot dress. My fault... Food is 4 stars! Differentially will come back to this place with brown clothes.
(3)Leo U.
Lowered the rating cuz of the schezuan cold noodle. This dish USED to be one of their best. (easily top 3 in their menu) Last 3 times I went, the noodles were completely different. Used to be firm with a good bite. Nothing like it now. I even asked the workers if the noodles were the same from like 6 months ago. "??? they are same" no freaking way. Either they are lying, or they now make the noodles in the morning, and then store them in the fridge or something. not gonna order it until I have a chinese speaking person with me, so I can make them explain to me whats going on. everything else seems to be the same. just the cold noodles. argh. me out, not pissed, just... DISAPPOINTED!!!!
(4)Rhett S.
Sue's Kitchen is the epitome of hole in the wall chinese/taiwanese restaurant. It's located in a small dilapidated shanty of a strip mall desperately in need of a fresh coat of paint and some TLC. However, the food is comforting, the staff is nice, and the restaurant is clean. As the food arrived I couldn't help but be reminded of A&J's in Irvine. I really like A&J's spicy beef noodle soup but I think Sue's is bigger, better, and cheaper. In addition, you can request some cold appetizers from the counter while you wait. I really liked these refreshing small bites. They were simple, clean on the palate, and good. I highly recommend the peanuts as other reviewers have mentioned. While eating peanuts with chopsticks was something unorthodox to me, I must confess they were down right addicting. **Spicy Peanuts** --Pan fried in chili oil with sugar and a hint of BBQ seasonings and salt. Very good and very addicting. **Cold Tofu skin** Simple, refreshing, and light. I believe these are lightly marinated in sesame oil, salt, and vinegar. I love the texture. **Cold celery** Crisp cold celery tossed in what tasted like sesame oil, soy, and sugar. A nice palate cleansing dish. **Spicy Beef Noodle Soup** --Fat/wide noodles, rich spicy dark broth, and tender beef. The noodles are handmade and chewy. The broth is bold and flavorful. The beef is fall-apart-tender. I think this soup is as good as any I've had at A&J's. **Scallion Pancakes** --Nothing different than others I've had but good nonetheless. **xiao long bao dumplings** --I think I'll leave it to DTF for these. The noodle wrapper was a let down. It was too thick and over steamed. I highly recommend Sue's Kitchen but suggest you come early because she's very small.
(4)Jeanette L.
Heard about this from my good friend's parents who are from Taiwan, and confidently deem this place as "the best noodles ever" -- and I have to agree! The beef noodle soup here is DELICIOUS. Perhaps one of the best I've ever had! The onion pancake was OK (def better at Mandarin Deli) but the noodles and soup flavor kicks major a$$ here. Oh, those dollar signs remind me....super cheap, great prices! Best. Ever. can't wait to go back! Went with my friend who was visiting from Seattle and we ordered two diff. noodle soups and onion pancake and the bill was under $15. Can't get any better than that!
(5)Joan S.
My friends have been raving about how good this place was. I was excited to go because it is a hole-in-the-wall chinese restaurant, which I normally love! This place definitely shows you the true definition of a "hole in the wall" restaurant. It is really small and the furniture isn't nice at all. However, in any place you eat, it's really all about the food! We ordered the Beef Noodle Soup, Dan Dan noodles, Dumplings, and side dishes of tendons, and other veggies. The price for each was pretty cheap, which is always good. However, the reason for the 3 star is because everything we ordered was all really really oily and greasy than the norm. Even my friends who normally come here said that all the food was too oily compared to the other days. Due to the oiliness, we just couldn't finish any of the dishes. The Dan Dan noodles by far was a fail. I really only liked the dumplings here.. but.. due to all the raving reviews, my assumption is that it was only bad that day. I will definitely try to again and hopefully it will be better the next time. Parking - small parking lot, but you can always find parking.
(3)James S.
Although there are many things on the menu, Sue's shines in quality to price ratio. hong shao niu rou mian. / Beef noodle soup / Cu mian / thick noodles, not thin strands of somewhat chewy (read: fresh) egg noodles, and an assortment of cold dishes that can be scooped in .53 seconds flat. Good. Most of Sue's spicy dishes are accompanied by a scattering of true szechuan peppers, of which the fragrance seems like a crossing of anise/peppercorn. It's what should be used in true ma po tofu, but most cannot stomach it... Warning: overload of szechuan peppers causes your tongue to tingle and have a weird aftertaste in your mouth. But then again, maybe you like that. Prices are excellent.
(4)Jason P.
This restaurant is the place to go in the South Bay and even beyond for Shanghai/Sichuan-esque foods. Being a spicy-loving fiend, I fell in love with Sichuan food and Sichuan peppercorns when I was in college. I love their dan-dan mien or dan-dan noodles. It is simple with noodles with a good consistency placed in an chili-oil sauce with those great peppercorns that slightly numb your tongues. Literally. They also have a great spicy beef noodle soup. I haven't found another place that is good at these two dishes in the area. The side dishes are great! Pickled and spicy meat and vegetable dishes definitely add something to the meal so that you don't have to get multiple entree dishes. Like someone mentioned earlier, the spicy peanuts are a must-get! They also have a lot of other standard chinese fare: stir-fry, cold and hot noodles, fried rice, and dumplings. Tasty and cheap. Count me in.
(4)Tiffany L.
MY FAVORITE place! I LOVE their niu roh mein (beef noodle soup). Haven't found a place that could top theirs (especially for this price). The chinese burrito is a MUST HAVE. I usually only get these two dishes, but I'm starting to venture into their other main courses like their rice dishes. I have yet to be disappointed (well... other friends of mine have gotten the soups with no spice- those lack flavor, so don't get those- but for those who don't like spicy, don't get the spice noodle bowls). the restaurant is small, so getting a table might be hard. Cash only!
(5)Kana S.
It's the best place to practice your rusty Chinese especially if you look Asian. They say everything in Chinese to you; "How many?" "Can you move to that table?" "Do you need more tea?" The whole time you're surrounded by Chinese. The thing is you can kind of figure out what they're saying as you recover from the initial shock and can feel as if you understood the language. It's actually fun. I agree their beef noodle soup is good, but my favorite so far is their shredded pork noodle soup. It doesn't have as strong taste as the beef one, but is still full of flavor. I also liked their noodle with spicy sauce (dang dang mien?). Their fried cabbage was addicting, too. It's a shame I haven't gotten to try many of their dishes. I don't usually order much because I'm always a bit afraid of being greased out at the end of the meal. Don't forget to bring cash. They don't accept ATM or credit. The prices are very reasonable though I wonder why their noodles are cheaper than their vegetable dishes. Maybe imported vegetables are more pricey than what they use for noodles? I heard this place is actually Schezuan, not Taiwanese. Either way it's one of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to in America.
(5)Vincent S.
Food quality 5 stars. Location and parking are crap. Don't skip the pig ears in chili oil.
(4)Mylinh V.
My boyfriend's mom always gets take out here and its just pure delicious. The best part is not the beef noodle soup (not that its bad or anything, Its also delicious) but the peanuts. They cook the peanuts so that its spicy, sweet, and salty. It is so addicting that you can not stop eating after one.
(3)Brittney W.
It's pretty hard to find good Taiwanese food in the South Bay, but Sue's Kitchen is delicious and reasonably priced. I always get their beef noodle soup, and the Bf always gets the Pork Chop Rice. The service isn't too good, and sometimes you have to get your own water from behind the counter-- but the delicious soup makes up for it! I always need a few glasses of water while I'm slurping on the tasty broth. This place is always busy during peak hours, but it's hard to eat beef noodle soup to go! The meat in the soup is more tender at Peter's Place (which is less than a block away), but Sue's Kitchen has better prices. Sometimes the Pork Chop Rice is too salty, but usually it hits the spot! The rice is served with some delicious meaty- tasting seasoning (I'm really not sure what it is but it sure tastes good!)
(4)Michael W.
This place has the feelin of a real authentic chinese restaurant...mayb cuz it is! i ordered the beef noodle soup...it was so delicious...only thing i wish was that they add more noodles and beef lol next time i wanna order the dumplings cuz of love'em!! P.S. CASH ONLY!!
(4)ryan g.
I like the number 1 on their menu... Ted soup beef tendons.
(4)Jeremy L.
Love it! I made the spicy beef noodle soup my after Vegas comfort meal. So GOOD! I might just go back for dinner! This is the type of stuff that you'll just start craving for no reason. Just like the beef noodle soup in Taiwan... almost. Definitely the best you'll find in the south bay. I'm hungry.
(5)Akio S.
Hmm... I tried the Stew Beef Noodle Soup for the first time and to be honest the soup was really bland. Almost tasted like water...am I doing something wrong? Is it supposed to be like that? Anyways, I also tried the Chinese burrito which was awesome!! Nice and chrispy, full of green onion, cilantro and beef. Believe there was oyster sauce in it as well. Ordered the Steamed Pork Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao). They were pretty good but 3 of 4 of them had holes, or stuck to eachother and leaked out.... Lastly we tried the fried noodles with chicken.... and that was quite flavorful. Lot's of noodles, not terribly greasy and good amout of chicken / veggies. The place is tiny and seating is limited. Cash Only. Service is as expected from a non-americanized Chinese establishment.... pretty average at best. But they make up for it by being very affordable. I'll be going back.
(3)Rick P.
Good Taiwanese food. The best part were the "small eats". Basically small side dishes. For non-Chinese speakers, you can just point to the food through a window. Prices make this place a complete bargain!
(4)Joey E.
I used to go to Sue's all the time. The food is usually excellent. And for the most part the place is pretty clean. However, I've noticed that the cleanliness and upkeep of the place has been getting alot worse as of late. The last time I went in, the floor was a mess, most of the tables were still dirty and the menu's were sticky and clearly had not been wiped down in a while. But the real kicker was that after my friend and I put our order in we heard someone hawk the biggest and loudest loogie from the kitchen. It might be the most disgusted I've ever felt in a restaurant. We immediately lost our appetites, canceled our orders and left. After we explained why we were leaving, the waitress seemed confused as to why we were so upset. I really miss the food there, but I'm officially scarred from the place. I wont be able to go back.
(2)qirk z.
#4 but should have gotten #1. Either way it was good. Fried beef potsticker is so so. Place is small, maybe seats 25ppl. Small shared parking out front.
(3)Alan T.
The food is really not good. But I guess if you live in Torrance and you're poor, this may be a place for you. Their customer service is terrible, dishes are dirty, I don't think I will ever go back to this resturant. NOT recommended to friends and family.
(1)Eric T.
I was craving some beef stew noodle the other day so a friend and I decided to check out Sues. We ordered the beef stew noodle with spicy brown sauce, wonton in spicy oil, and an order of xiao long bao. the noodles were pretty good but ive had better, the wontons were bland, and the xiao long bao had no juice in them (Major dissapointment). Overall Sues managed to sweep my craving under the rug but it didnt manage to fully satisfy it. It was decent but not great.
(3)Bobbie W.
I don't know what all the great reviews are all about for this awful place - granted I only ordered two items off their menu: Beef Noodle Soup and Fish Filet w Bean Curd in Brown Sauce. I was so excited to try this place out after reading the reviews ... red flag #1, I was over-charged. The soup $5.95 - Fish Filet - $7.20 + 9.75 % tax = $14.43 - I was charged $16.40 !!! WTH, did they charge me for the to-go containers?? Based on that alone - I will not return! I would've been better off going to Seafood Town for that price. So the soup was alright, not much in it and I'm not so sure of what the meat was? With each bite, I was trying to figure it out - didn't offer much noodles and barely any bak choy - the flavor was so spicy hot - WOW ! so red flag #2. Red flag #3 ... the Fish Filet; although the portions were sufficient, they didn't give me any rice with the entree !!! What NO RICE!! Come on now, what was I suppose spoon the entree over???? The broth on this dish was so spicy, I couldn't even enjoy it and the brown sauce? uhm, I thought it would be some kind of black bean sauce - it was more of a beef broth with a TON of chili pepper and a whole bottle of chile sauce - YIKES!! I ended up throwing both in the trash. I will not ever go again !!!!!! Don't say I didn"t warn you.
(1)Tracy L.
They have the best SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP, and it is very cheap!!! The only thing about this place is that they are not that clean, but i personally don't mind it. So other than that, best EXTRA SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP!!!.
(4)John L.
Craving some beef noodle soup, I was glad I found Sue's since there aren't a whole lot of Taiwanese / Mandarin food places around Torrance. I ordered the beef noodle soup hot but the soup wasn't spicy enough. The noodles themselves were nice and chewy. The beef was decent, but not everything was tender. The green onion pancake and xiao long bao however saved this place! Eat the pancakes right when they come out while they're warm so you can enjoy the lightly fried texture with just enough grease. The baos' soup was great and made me want to come back to try the pan fried dumplings. For the price, this was very reasonable.
(3)Sheley L.
Sue's Kitchen Mandarin Szechwan Cuisine Chinese Food is small and modest establishment near the Lomita and Crenshaw intersection that is clean, with great food, friendly service and good prices. It's easy to miss the restaurant which is located in a nondescript plaza though parking is hardly ever an issue. There isn't much décor to speak of but it's the best place to get a bowl of authentic beef noodle soup in the South Bay, which only costs $5.95 here. The beef is tender and juicy. The broth is very rich and flavorful and tastes like it's been stewed for a lengthy period of time for all the flavors to meld together harmoniously. I prefer to order this dish with the thick noodles even though the thin noodles also have a very nice bite to them. The most amazing thing about ordering this dish is that it is served with lightning speed. I also love the cold sides like stewed pigs' ear and spicy sliced beef stomach since they are super tasty and well-made. In fact, just about everything on the menu that I've ordered has tasted either great or at least decent so it'll be hard to go wrong here.
(4)Janet T.
Sue's Kitchen reminds me of a place back in Seattle called szechuan Noodle bowl, where we'd go to get fried/steamed dumplings and their famous beef noodle soup. Sue's Kitchen is very similar in a sense that they're known for their beef noodle soup along with other szechaun treats. It's located in a strip mall and easily missed even if you have a GPS to help you locate the tiny restaurant. It's a hole in the wall with a 4-5 tables. We decided to share a few dishes and ordered the following dishes: Cold Dish consisted of slices of pig ears, chilled cucumbers along with some delicious fermented seaweed ($3.95). The pig ears were really good while the cucumbers were refreshing and much needed. Pork wontons in a bowl of garlic chili oil ($5.95) Fried beef dumpling ($4.95) a bit bland and I didn't care too much for. Yelpers also recommended the authentic beef noodle soup ($5.95) which was gigantic but nonetheless very delicious. The broth was rich and dark in flavor and the meat was tender and flavorful. I'd suggest sharing all dishes if possible since the sizes are ginormous and filling. It's a bit overwhelming but I'd definitely come back to try their other dishes.
(3)Sunny L.
Decent home-style Sichuan food. I've been going on and off for years with my family. I have eaten many bowls of this style of beef noodles in my life (and more than five bowls of it at Sue's Kitchen over the years), and I think Sue's Kitchen's beef noodles are just ok - oily and salty, with soft, slightly soggy noodles. The spicy peanuts are pretty yummy. What disturbed me when I went a while back was that we ordered one of the beef rolls (beef wrapped in a pancake; not sure what they're called in English). I could smell that the oil used to fry the pancakes had clearly gone rancid, but when we called the owner/manager over to send back the dish, she insisted that the oil was fine, and suggested curtly that maybe I wasn't familiar with this style of food. She agreed to take it back anyway, but it was an unpleasant experience. Since then, my family hasn't been back, and we likely won't be returning anytime soon.
(2)Squirrel C.
Sue's Kitchen is located in the most eclectic strip mall ever. It was a White people dive bar, sign/banner shop, Indian grocery, Jade store, a raw foods pet foods store, Sue's Kitchen. This humor didn't help make the food better. I didn't know what to expect, but the food reminded me of like really cheap soul food if that makes any sense. I had their signature dish the beef noodle thing, which had a good broth, and a filling amount of noodles, but that's about it. Even the water had a weird taste to it. The items we shared were just okay. Sorry Sue, but I won't be back.
(2)I I.
Been here a couple of times for Niu Rou Mein and a few of the other Taiwanese items. The lady can be a little intimidating when you order in English, so try to get someone who speaks their tongue if you can. It is also super crowded in this plaza. I rather go to Peter's Place.
(2)Mae M.
Every time we pass by this place, it is totally crowded. After reading all of the great reviews about it on Yelp, we decided to give it a shot. It's a little hole in the wall joint that sits along side of a whole bunch of little stores. The first thing that caught my attention was the big B that was posted up on their window by the Public Health Administration. I usually like to stick to restaurants that have an A, but because everyone raved about the soup and the food at this place, we decided to be bold and just go for it, even if they have a B rating. It was no wonder why it looked crowded every time we passed by. The place was really small and cramped. They had a buffet type setting, but a whole bunch of little tables crammed inside the tiny restaurant. There was a waitress that would seat you as you walked in the door. We walked in and we were seated at a little corner. The waitress walked off and didn't even ask us what we wanted to drink or even give us a menu. We had to get our menus ourselves. She came back and in a rude manner, asked us what we wanted to order. It was our first time there, so we perused the menu. We weren't ready yet. Before we could tell her to give us a few minutes, she just walked away again. It was a little shocking. She came back with a pitcher of water and some cups for our table and we ordered the soup. I got the regular beef soup and the other people that were with me got the spicy beef soup. I was pretty pleased to see that they gave us our soup within a few minutes of ordering it. We didn't have to wait for too long. The soup was a little oily. They gave us a pretty big portion for a good price. The texture of the noodles was very good and the beef was really tender. The broth was pretty good too! The only thing that I didn't enjoy was the oiliness of the soup. It made my stomach pretty upset after some time, and I felt like I had food poisoning later on that evening. In fact, I'm still suffering from it this morning! I was tempted to look at the reason why they got a B rating and they had a violation for unclean/unsanitized food contact surfaces (major), improper method of cooling, improperly covered, labled, elevated food, food not protected from consumer, not clean. Basically, they are not clean! It's no wonder why I got sick!! To make things worse, they went from an A rating, to a C and to a B rating!!! GROSS!! I think that will be the last time I will be eating at Sue's Kitchen. Cleanliness: 0 Service: 0 Food: 3 Overall: 1 - I don't like getting food poisoning and having the runs the next morning cause of something I ate from the night before.
(1)Brooke H.
My favorite lunch w/ the ladies as of late. I want to tell Jonathan Gold he needs to review this place, but I don't want to create a velvet-rope crowd. Dan Dan Noodles (medium spicy makes my nose run) Chinese Burrito (w/ beef) Water Dumplings Spicy Peanuts Pickled Cabbage and Edamame Fermented Tofu w/ Sesame Afterward, go to the strip mall next door and wash it all down with boba. Just beautiful.
(5)Stephen C.
Beef noodle soup, yum! Takes me back to Taipei nights! Hit this South Bay joint!
(4)Henry C.
First of all I gotta say... THE PARKING SUCKS!!!!! Worked across the street for many years and have been coming here, but the parking spaces are just too hard to fight for, so I always have it to go instead. BUT THE FOOD IS TASTY! People raves about the beef noodle soup... hot/spicy/and delicious! (But it's not the same flavor as how it was years ago when it was under a different management) Tendons are nice and soft so if you enjoy tendons, this is the place to be. Pork chop rice plate / Fried fish rice plate, all are done fairly well. Even some of the other soup noodles are delicious as well. Wanna know the highlight of the place? My favorite would be the pork ear side dish. It's slightly crunchy, little chew resistance, but spicy hot which will make you want to eat more and more! Definitely give all the side dishes a try yourself to see which one you like best! This place I believe it's cash only, so just leave your cards at home. Another good reason to leave those cards at home is because it won't break your bank eating here. It's just simple, cheap, tasty, and filling. Last note, the place is fairly old so I don't believe it's gotten good AC system upgrade, so it gets quite hot with all the people squeezing in that tiny little place and eating hot noodle soups at the same time!
(4)Austin W.
I like most other people come here for the spicy beef noodle soup. Not only is it priced well, but the broth keeps people coming back. Just a warning, the regular spicy beef noodle soup already has a pretty major kick to it. If you still want to try the spicy, then more power to you. The beef and tendons are average and the noodles are as well. In my opinion, they should begin to offer different styles of noodles catering towards consistency and firmness. If you like your noodles al dente, that's not in their vocabulary. Personal recommendation to coupe with the soup?Pork dumplings.
(3)Daphne L.
I went there several times. The main reasons are 1. the price is very reasonable and the portions are great. 2. some of the food are tasty However, I always feel thirsty after eating some of their dishes. Still will go there since I live nearby, but might not very often.
(3)Paul S.
Sue's Kitchen is back! I've been twice recently and enjoyed both visits. Minimal service but the food is back to how it used to be.
(3)Leslie Y.
Good and cheap. Spicy beef noodles are great, huge huge portions! Highly recommend the green beans too, very tasty! Not bad, southbay, not bad.
(4)Ken P.
The beef noodle soup was tasty, although the beef was not that tender but the noodle was extremely good. The spicy tofu was really weird and mechanically tasting. It left a tingly sensation at the tip of my tongue. Server didn't speak English and the parking lot was small, so expect to wait. The parking lot is small as well.
(3)Sam L.
Crowded during lunch hours. All dishes are very oily. Dried noodles are drenched in sesame oil/chilli oil and even soups are oily. Didn't particularly find the food flavorful, but a bit bland. Perhaps authentic Szechuan cuisine is suppose to taste this way? In my opinion, it tasted more like Taiwanese food than Szechuan. Overall, wasn't too impressed.
(2)Ash W.
They are really known for their beef noodle soup, and to be honest, it is pretty good. Their broth is on the spicier end, so just be prepared! I haven't tried their cold dishes, ie. seaweed, pig ears, dried tofu, etc. but they all look so yummy and the price is pretty decent. I think it is less than $4 for a combination of 3 items of their cold dishes (located up in the front near the registers). I super like their beef burritos! It is beef wrapped in a crispy pancake, smothered with a bit of hoisin sauce and filled with lots of parsley! SUPER YUMMY! However, there is one dish I didn't like when I went in today. I decided to try something new so I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles, and let me tell you, it was a disappointment. It was SUPER spicy, drenched in hot chili oil, pepper flakes, with just a pinch of minced pork and sliced cucumbers. It was so spicy that I couldn't really taste the noodles. I think I'll just stick with the beef noodle soup from now on, or try their rice dishes.
(4)Lusciuos Y.
This is another one of those hole-in-the-wall places. The biggest problem with this place would probably be the parking. but other then that on to the food! For those hardcore food fans, this is a very Chinese style beef noodle soup. which is different from the Taiwanese Style. but other than that it is still good non the less. Of course being a fan of beef noodle soup, i always get it when i come here, the soup base is pretty good. but not great. it seem too over flavored with msg. i always also ask for their thick noodles. that is an option for all of you non chinese speakers so dont forget to ask! (you can choose between thick or thin noodles) and also always ask for a side of their shredded radish or "shuan chai" it goes really well with the soup. i also really like their dumplings. its hard to find a good dumpling place in the LAX-Torrance area. but these dumpings or potstickers (which ever you prefer) are up to par with my standards of dumplings. and as always, im not really surprised. horrible service. even as a mandarin speaker, the lady behind the counter always give a half assed attitude towards all the customers. and you' never sure if she actually got your order or not, cause she never really acknowledged anyone
(3)Figaro A.
I still don't get what the big deal is about this place. Tried their signature beef noodle soup -- meh I've made better ones at home. Not all hole-in-the-wall places are winners. This one certainly isn't.
(1)Jason H.
I've been coming here since the 1990's. The name of the shop has always been Sue's Kitchen, but ownership has changed multiple times. The old A&J cook in Torrance had bought it and flipped it to another set of owners. This is probably the most authentic place for Beef Noodle Soup for Torrance, however that's not saying much about Sue's. One good thing about Sue's is that you can request for the wide noodles. Overall, it's not a spetacular place for beef noodle, it's not somewhere u want to drive far for.
(3)Jean X.
It is really a tiny restaurant. The beef burrito is great, the rest are just OK. I was a little disappointed about their beef soup noodle based on other good reviews. Maybe I shouldn't set expectation too high for chinese food in South Bay.
(3)Hana N.
I usually order the porkchop or the sticky rice cake, but I discovered the fishchop dish!! I think it may be tilapia, but either way the fish was prepared just right - no wonder this one table had order 3 of it.
(5)Jason W.
I went there today (3/23/07) for lunch with a few of my co-workers. Some tips to keep in mind: (1) Their Item # 1 (Beef Noodle Soup [niu rou mian] ) is what they're famous for. It's slightly burns in the back of your throat when you drink the first spoonful, but it's really, really good...and really addicting. 3 of us ordered this dish; 1 of us ordered the # 2 (Beef Noodle Soup with glass noodles); 1 of us ordered # 1 with flat, thick noodles; and 1 of us ordered # 1 with thin/"normal" noodles. We all agreed that the soup was really quite good. I would recommend not getting the glass noddles, because it's really nice to be have the flour-based noodles soak up some of the flavors from the soup. (2) Their side dishes aren't spectacular; they're just okay. I ordered the green onion pancakes [cong you bing]. They were fresh and quite hot, but rather small and somewhat tasteless (needed a bit more saltiness). (3) They also have a side bar, where you can order a side dish, like in most Taiwanese eateries. I think if you order 1 plate with only 1 item, it's $1.50, and if you order 1 plate with 3 items, it's $3.50. (I *think*...because I didn't order a side dish.) They offer a few different things, from mao er, to marinated thin slices of beef (the kind that you get in beef rolls [niu rou juan] to the long tofu strands that are cut like noodles (forgot what they're called) (4) Most Importantly: They don't speak a word of English. Everybody that goes either needs to: (a) speak Mandarin, (b) bring someone who speaks Mandarin, or (c) eat food knowing that only pointing at things are as far as communication goes. Just an idea of what I mean: When you say the words, "Diet Coke," all they recognize is the word "Coke," and are going to bring you the red-colored can until you physically point to the silver-colored cans. Fortunately, I speak Mandarin, but I had to help out a table of non-Mandarin speakers figure out what to order. All in all, if you're up for good food and up for a little fun with the language issue, it's really an awesome place to eat for beef noodle soup. One of my other (pregnant) co-workers asked us to bring back an order of pork-chopped steamed rice. When she dug into it, all I could hear was her munching and then, "Ohmygooooddddd....this is ssssooooo goooood...." and then more munching... So, apparently, their other dishes must be pretty good, too.
(5)Gary D.
Great dumplings, great noodles, great onion pancakes. I haven't tried much else there but I am looking forward to it. This is a very small place and if you are looking for atmosphere this is not the place for you, however, if you're looking for great dumplings then this is the place for you. If you are Caucasian it helps to bring someone that knows Chinese as they speak limited English or just order the Dumplings and go from there. Go for the beef dumplings and the water dumplings. Enjoy.
(4)Jackson W.
I remember coming here a few times before and always raved about this place to my friends. I even had a friend yell at me once over the phone for not waiting for her to come here. Then yesterday a friend and fellow yelper (Sabrina G.) came up from SD and really wanted to check this place out. I thought, why not, even though it's about an hour's drive away from where I was. But who could resist good soupy noodles? We all ordered the first dish (beef noodle soup) and all of us had varying degrees of spiciness and a side of the green onion pancake. I think this particular trip was a little disappointing to me. I felt as if the beef noodle soup had lost a little bit of its luster, but I really could not point my finger on it. Was it a lack of taste? Lack of ingredients? Was I missing the green onions they usually throw on top? Something was definitely missing because I wasn't as satisfied as I usually am. The green onion pancake was a little doughy but still crispy on the outside. You could easily make this at home. I did a few days ago. I admit, that I did inhale all my beef noodles rather quickly compared to my two fellow patrons. Not to be too critical, I would say that everything they have here is worth trying though. They have really great authentic home style food and their cold dishes a-la-cart are so good (especially the peanuts). I know, I know, why the heck would anyone want a cold dish of just peanuts? Well, the peanuts are crunchy, possibly deep fried alongside minced red chili and chili oil. It is spicy so if you can't take the heat, don't bother eating it. Anything you see with red, just avoid it. However, I thought this was the best part of my meal yesterday. Yes, the peanuts. Along with this cold dish they also have sliced pig ears and a dish reminiscent of a dish I think is called "husband and wife" (spicy beef shank?), which was the thing I missed the most from this restaurant called Spicy City. Sue's Kitchen doesn't have an extensive menu, but the dishes they have on it is pretty standard for a Sichuan style Chinese restaurant. It is like a hole in the wall and seats maybe only 20-25 people at most. I would definitely come back some day if my friends are really craving it, but I think there might be better places out there now, especially where I live. However, I do have to admit that I did at one time say this place had the best beef noodle soup I have ever had in LA and was never disappointed by past visits. Yesterday's visit though really brought this place down several notches. Maybe because I my expectations were high. My last thought is that if beef noodles aren't your thing, then come for their cold dishes! Those come highly recommended!
(3)Andrew L.
Loved the appetizer bar. The food was okay. I think this place is hit and miss sometimes in the beef noodle soup.
(3)Min L.
Me: "Mmmm, this is interesting but tasty. What is it?" My friend Huang: "Pig ears!" Grreeat. My chinese friends get me to eat some pretty interesting stuff by waiting to tell me what I'm eating after I've eaten it. That's how I ate my first chicken foot! Sue's Kitchen is pretty good. Small hole in the wall that serves tawainese cuisine. I liked their peanuts and beef noodle soup. It was waaay to spicy, even for korean me. I've heard so many great things about this place, but I think the food might be a bit too authentic for my tastes, hence three stars. I'm planning on visiting again and giving make believe Sue a few more chances. I usually develop tastes for ethnic food after several more tries.
(3)Susan S.
I've been looking for a more local place than in San Gabriel for those green scallion pancakes and beef burritos and I found a good one here. Although I have yet to try their soups, the beef burrito and the pan fried dumplings are awesome! Not so oily and with the right amount of crisp. I usually call my order in and one night, by my miscommunication I ordered their dumplings with soup in them and man, best mistake I ever made! Small place with tight parking but otherwise very tasty food!
(4)Len W.
Just tried the "Chinese Burrito w/ Beef" It has thinly sliced marinated beef that may have been dried. Its cooked w/ a brown sauce w/ green onion. Its wrapped in a flaky, griddle-fried rice-based pancake (tortilla?). Very tasty. Its sliced into small chopstick-manageable segments. My son surprisingly liked the beef, and wanted more. This dish as been added onto our standard order list!
(3)Guy D.
One of the things I love about my wife is that she loves soup in all of its forms. She loves tomato soup, chicken soup, barley soup etc... She has not met a soup she didn't like except for cold soup. For her, cold soup just isn't soup. It makes no sense to her. Gazpacho and Vichyssoise leave her dazed and confused. I make sure we stay from such anomalies. But this review isn't about my wife's peccadilloes but about soup. In particular, Sue's Kitchen beef noodle soup. The wife and I like hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Another lucky reason why I married her. She likes culinary adventures. After seeing many glowing reviews of Sue's we decided to give it a try. And a hole in the wall it is. There are about 12 tables in this place and all of them were empty, except one, when we got there. We sat down in the corner to survey our surroundings and there isn't much. We weren't sure if we were supposed to go to the counter or sit. We decided to sit and see where our chips would lay. A young lady came over and asked us what we wanted. We said we wanted the beef noodle soup, but we then would probably order more later. That was our first mistake. Lesson #1 at Sue's Kitchen, figure out what you want the first time and order it! The lady came back and gave us two cups of tea which was very nice and chopsticks I believe. Less than five minutes later she came back with a large salad bowl sized bowl of soup! Crikey! We were not expecting that! It still looked beautiful though with the noodles, vegetables and beef floating in a warm mixture of broth. The word broth is quite a cool word and my wife can say it best. While the wife and I were getting over the shock of this Great Dane Sized Soup Bowl an older woman and her 8 year old son, grandson, nephew who was wearing a UCLA sweatshirt came into Sue's and ordered soup and dumplings. When the waitress came over and delivered her load of goodies the older lady tucked in with gusto. Her lips were stuck to that soup bowl like a trout to a fresh worm. I envied that woman and her total disregard to proper posture and eating etiquette. During this eating escapade the son, nephew, or grandson kept staring at us while we ate. Kind of unnerving for me. Its like he's never seen Occidentals before... But I digress. After seeing the dumplings we ordered some. They came later, and oh two cans of Pepsi. No cups, no ice, just two cans of Pepsi. Getting back to the soup, it was great, satisfying and beautiful to look at. My wife gave it an Olympic Soup Score (OSS) of 8.95. I would have to agree. Sue's Kitchen. Go there for the soup.
(4)Tony H.
I had to write a review for this little hole in the wall establishment simply because you really can't find decent NON-Cantonese style chinese food in the South Bay at too many places. Although the service here sort of sucks and there's a lady who works here who is perpetually pissed off (she has glasses and wears a scowl on her face when greeting you or when you ask her for water), the food makes up for it to a certain extent. It still doesn't excuse her nonsense. This is the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars instead of 4. If the food wasn't as good and as inexpensive as it is, this place would be belly up, because they really don't have many other selling points. Also this restaurant is CASH ONLY, so don't go in with only credit cards unless you plan to find a new job as one of their dishwashers in the back. It's super cheap, so usually it's not a problem as long as you aren't one of those people that don't carry ANY cash with them. The Beef noodle soup is their signature. If you've never been here, you should give it a try. It's the first thing on the menu. However, order it with just the beef, you'll thank me. They have tendon for those die-hards out there, of which I'm not one. The broth is very good, beef broth and there's bok choy as well to round out the food groups. Ask for thick noodles, they are much better than thin, and chewy. I also recommend you ask for the diced mustard greens which you can put inside the soup to enhance the flavor with a hit of sourness. The cold appetizer platters are good if you're into that. You almost have to be asian to appreciate it, or else you need to have an open mind to all sorts of flavors. The spicy beef slices are amazing, with cilantro in it. I could probably eat that exclusively as a meal. The cucumbers and spicy peanuts are also really good. I like the seaweed and the shredded bean curd salad as well. The chinese burrito is another unique dish to this restaurant and I think most people order it. It is basically like green onion pancake type of pastry (again, you probably have to be chinese to know what I'm talking about) and inside are thinly sliced beef with cilantro. Tasty. The spicy tofu and fish fillet is also one of my favorites. It is a simple dish but full of flavor. The portion is HUGE and you can probably get 3-4 meals out of it. It's basically soft tofu, fish fillet, cilantro, and a hot and spicy sauce that goes great with rice. You have to ask for the rice, they don't just give it to you with the dish. It has a slight hint of lemongrass flavoring in it. It's spicy, but it's numbing rather than burning type of spice that is generated from peppercorn. The last few dishes that I think are must-haves are the wonton in hot chili oil, and the szechwan cold noodles. Both have similar chili sauces in them. The noodles have celery and sesame paste as well, and are pretty amazing. There are actually more dishes that you have to try, like the shanghai rice cake and the various pork chop, chicken or fish rice plates. You'll find that there's a common theme to the hot sauce in a lot of their dishes. You almost can't go wrong with anything you order here, unless you try to get orange chicken or something, which I don't even think is on the menu, a mark of a true chinese restaurant. Enjoy!
(4)Steven Y.
i realli like this place, pretty authentic taiwanese food. the spicy beef noodle soup is so good here, very flavorful nd the meats pretty tender, but the best part is the soup is actually kinda spicy. woohoo!
(4)D D.
Very authentic Chinese food place in Torrance. When a Chinese restaurant sells "xiao cai" (cold side dishes), you know it is leagues beyond Americanized Chinese food. I tried their beef noodle soup- and the flavor was fantastic. The broth was rich and savory, and the chunks of stewed beef and tendon were nice and tender. The noodles tasted fresh and had a good bite. The baby bok choy that topped it off were not over-cooked, and added great color to the dish. The portion is huge, and very filling. We also ordered the pork chop noodle dish, which was very enjoyable, although less impressive than the beef noodles. In addition, we tasted some side dishes, including: pig's ear, marinated sliced beef, tofu skin, and seasoned peanuts-- all were perfect and made me feel as if I was traveling through China! The service was very friendly and our food was served quickly. The manager even let us try the peanuts at no cost! Some reviews have complained about the spiciness of the food here. Well, just so you know...the Chinese name of this restaurant is "Shu Xiang Yuan." "Shu" in Chinese refers to Sichuan province, which is KNOWN for their ultra-spicy food. I think the name "Sue's Kitchen" has nothing to do with any woman named "Sue"-- it's probably just the transliteration of "Shu." So while the food may be spicy, that is the way the dishes are SUPPOSED to be. If you don't like spicy food, why not just tell the server that you would like it mild?! I will definitely be back!
(5)Brian L.
***WARNING*** sue is gone, so don't come here anymore. She started her own place in Cerritos and took some recipes w/ her and her cook. They don't or are not allowed to have dried bean curd aka "family style bean curd" it's just tofu w/ some sauce now.....I assume the other dishes are compromised as well.
(1)Lia C.
Sue's Kitchen is the only place in the south bay my family goes for some authentic Chinese home-style cooking. The staff there is very friendly and knows my family bc we eat there often. We always get the beef noodle soup, the wontons in chili oil (which have the szechuan spicy flavor that you can't find anywhere else here), the shredded cabbage and pork noodle soup, the spicy fish, and the shrimp lo mein. I always leave this place super stuffed and super happy! It gets pretty crowded at lunch during the week and at dinner so sometimes you have to wait to get a table.
(4)Tare P.
Definitely a hole in the wall kind of place and you can't beat the prices. The noodle soups are good, but cafes like A&J are definitely better. Tried the smoked chicken and it was good on the first two bites, and after that, kind of gross. Tried xiao long bao, and that was just OK. I would go back and try the beef noodle soup since other yelpers rave about it; but don't try anything else, because it wasn't so good. Go early, or else good luck finding a seat. The place is super packed during lunch.
(2)Nik T.
we barely made it for dinner tonight! we drove into the very limited private parking lots along the row of shops where sue's kitchen was located just before the closing time of 9pm. we ordered their stew beef noodles, pork chop noodle soup, steamed pork dumplings and water dumplings. i like the stewed beef noodles. i asked for the stew beef with tendon. the tendon was very very well cooked! very tender and tasty. this is very close to the stew beef noodles that i've had in taipei. do ask for the preserved vegetables and add that to your noodle soup. it gives extra dimensions of colour, taste and texture. the pork chop noodles that my friends had looks good too. the water dumplings were as authentic as the ones i just had on my recent beijing trip. the dumpling skin was just the right thickness and the ingredients that were within tasty. i just felt that it needed red vinegar and not the white vinegar that they provide. as for the steamed pork dumplings are unimpressive though. you do not get the delicate unbroken skin with steaming hot soup inside. they also have various cold dishes which looked nice but we didnt try. small place that can get really crowded. homey feel and comfort food that taste good.
(4)Yi C.
Been there once. heard some good review, and since there are so few taiwanese resturants around the area, I gave it a try... bottom line, go to peter's place just around the next plaza. heard about new owner and cook, so things may change.
(2)A C.
Only place in the South Bay I go for good Taiwanese food. Beef noodle soup, dumplings, Chinese burritos, onion pancakes. Good times.
(4)Simon Y.
Been going here now and then for over a decade. It's CHEAP, fast, and authentic. Tips: one bowl of noodles or one entree will more than fill you up. If you order side dishes, you should just go ahead w/ 3 items - it's the best value and they pile it on. They have the second best beef noodle soup in town, but consistent. Plus you can request the fat noodles if you like. Beef tendon soup is equally good. I haven't had a bad meal here yet. Fried porkchops, fish filet, dumplings, Chinese burrito - they have it all, and it's the real deal. C Rating is OK for a Chinese restaurant. My friend Russ T said to me: "C is for Chinese, and Red is our lucky color." "Same Ting, Is OK" It's nice to see real Chinese people in the kitchen. I like that.
(4)Gordon S.
Excellent authentic Chinese cuisine. I loved the Chinese burrito, a crepe like appetizer. The staff speaks very little English which is a good sign of a great restaurant.
(5)David Y.
This is one of the most authentic places for chinese food in the South Bay. It reminds me of some of the neighborhood noodle places when I used to live in Taiwan. The leek dumplings are home-made and very tasty. I also love the fried fish and rice and the pork chops. The beef noodle soup was alright, but nothing special. A good place to go to if San Gabriel valley is too far away and you need to satisfy some dumpling or noodle cravings.
(4)Rona L.
Best Taiwanese chinese food you can get in Torrance.
(5)Helen C.
#1, beef tendon soup is tasty and cheap. Chinese burrito is very good, as well. I also got the noodle with minced pork for my daughter.. not good at all.
(4)Sam Y.
A little confusing with the service but you go to real Chinese restaurants for the food. A hole-in-the-wall, closer alternative to A&J's beef-tendon noodles - but not a replacement.
(3)Jee S.
I am totally a fan of this place. It was my first time going today and boy was it good. The cost rocks too. I had the beef noodle soup (#1 on the menu) and their onion pancakes. YUMMY! It's tiny, but it's decent in cleanliness and has good food. Fast service too. Highly highly recommended!
(5)Chow-time W.
I dare to say they have the best beef noodle soup in the whole southbay, or even LA. Highly recommend their beef noodle soup (#1 on menu), you can request extra hot if you like it hot. One downside is that the waitress there speaks very little english, but there's english on the menu, you can easily order by #, just don't expect they can explain to you what exactly the dish is. Also their side dish are pretty good, you can order by 1, 2, or 3 combo. I think the 3 side combo runs about $4, Recommend the spicy peanut, Husband and wife lung piece (it's a chinese famous side dish made with beef, cilantro and hot sauce), pronoun "fu chi fei pin" in mandarin chinese.
(5)Jackie C.
Satisfies my craving for my #1favorite Chinese food of all time: Taiwanese beef noodle soup... I actually discovered this place on Yelp.com a long time ago before I even knew really what Yelp was. After moving away from OC (and all those great Chinese noodles houses), I was looking for a spot in the South Bay and this was the only place. So, is it really 4 stars because it deserves 4 stars? Not really. It's 4 stars because it's the only one and it doesn't suck. If I lived closer, I would go even more often. The place is very very very small and has about 15 tiny tables. It's very easy to miss in the plaza. I took my mom there a couple days ago and even at 3:30 pm, there were still a lot of people there! If you can't speak Mandarin, you're screwed unless you know exactly what to order (#1 is the Taiwanese beef noodle soup). But, it comes in a heaping bowl of greasy soup and semi-tender chunks of meat. I always take out the vegetables the minute it comes out so they don't get soggy. Sure they only have wooden chopsticks, the tables are sticky, and the dishes are old, but it sure is good on a cold day. And at $5.55, who cares? To be honest, that's the only thing I have tried there because I have no idea how to order anything else. Service is what to be expected at a small Chinese restaurant...as in "sub par." But, who cares? It's all about the food. But, it's good for the time being. I have to admit that I miss handmade fresh noodles that they used to serve in the Irvine Noodles restaurants...mmmm....makes me want some right now... Keep in mind that they don't serve any water (I drink lots of water) and have no public bathrooms. I don't care because I just make a pit stop to Starbucks (on they way, only a mile away) to get some free water and use their bathrooms (cleaner). It also helps that there's a JJ Bakery in the same Starbucks plaza for dessert. :)
(4)Kat M.
Still really good. We ordered the fish filet this time around. It comes in a HUGE bowl in bright red spicy sauce with tofu. It is definitely a kick to your tastebuds. I liked the dish but didn't love it. There was something else in it that led to a weird tingly, almost numbing sensation to my tongue and lips. Last time we came here, we sat in the corner away from everyone else. This time, because it was so crowded and we sat in the middle, I felt like I was on a date with the couple next to us.
(4)Arthur T.
Some dishes are better than others, but overall pretty good. I come here regularly for the "Dan Dan Mian" :D
(4)Lauren S.
This place had pretty good beef noodle. I wouldn't compare it exactly with A&J restaurant, but it's up there in yumminess. I regreted not ordering the thick yellow noodle with my beef noodle. I wasn't very happy with the think yellow noodle. Also I wouldn't recommend the wontons in spicy sauce. I was thinking they would be like A&J's, but they don't even come close. It was quite the dissappointment. But as far as Beef noodle in the South Bay, I would definitely recommend this place.
(3)Jen G.
Since I grew up in 'Fobville' (aka San Gabriel Valley), my standard for good chinese food is very high. Thus, I was pleasantly surprise by this little hole in the wall. The menu may not be big but it got all the standard Taiwanese dishes. The beef noodle soup is authentic and delicious. Who knew there are actually good Chinese/Taiwanese food outside of SGV?
(4)Tyson L.
A good hole in the wall restaurant aptly named. Feels like youre eating in someone else kitchen. The #1 meal here is beef noodle soup. My friend has been dying to find a place that serves it this good and he was pretty impressed. Mostly Chinese clientele, the servers dont speak much english and expect you to speak mandarin as well, but the menu is in english so pointing and nodding works. The meat in the soup was tender and fell apart easily, which is a good thing. Noodles were ok, 1/8" thick round, plenty of it. Just enough leaves of bok choy and some bits of asian cilantro (i think) and lots of black pepper (i like anything with black pepper). You can order it spicy to taste if you ask. Seating is very limited. Not good for groups, 6 max and hope theres 3 tables open together or forget about it. I went there late for lunch and there happened to be a table for 6 available, but ive been there before when its just packed and hard to get a table for 2. Very filling meal and for under $6. Great local spot in Torrance. parking can be hard, and its easy to miss if you dont know where it is. GOOGLE MAPS seems to put it on the WRONG SIDE of the street. Its on the east side. its right before A1 Equipment and Tool Rental. Go thru the parking lot to find a non designated spot for the other stores or just park on the street if theres non left. CASH ONLY.
(4)jeff l.
Great place for beef noodle soup. Good noodles and broth. The owner used to own A&J in PV, which is now Rice Heaven. I've been coming here for the past couple years -- usually once a week, and they still speak to me in mandarin. Pork chops are great, same with the small side dishes. Go early to avoid long lines and limited parking.
(4)Hugh H.
Feel lucky to live so close to this place. Spicy beef noodle soup with the green onion pancake. Cash only. Seating is tight. Not much English spoken here. Really good food here. Recommended.
(4)Robert L.
This place used to have the best beef noodle soup I have had in years. However, heard there are new owner and cook, which may explain a 3 stars rating in 2 here. Beef noodle is now unsatisfactory but acceptable to digest.
(2)An L.
One of the few rare taiwanese places in the area (betw LA and OC) which is odd because there are so many taiwanese). This is definitely one of those hole in the wall places that you'll find yourself returning to. I don't remember what I ordered however it was very good. One recommendation I can make is get it to go because the place is very small and parking is very scarce.
(5)Vincent K.
This little hole in the wall is a great place for Taiwanese style food. It is small and cramped inside, but their great dishes make up for the ambiance. The traditional cold dishes are very good and the noodle soups/bowls are as good as the ones found in Taiwanese communities. My favorite dishes are the ever popular 'jia jia' mien, the pork intestines, rice cake dishes and xiao long baos. A good place to try! Don't miss the parking lot, a one way parking strip that is hard to get into.
(4)Dave Y.
Enough has been said about the beef noodle soups. I'm gonna talk about the REAL highlight of the meal, the neglected but supremely gifted middle child of the Sue's Kitchen menu: the 3-item appetizer plate for $3.99. I can't start my meal here without that plate in front of me, whether that be a bit of salted cucumber, tofu noodles, or what not. Without further ado, here are my favorites: - PEANUTS (2 VARIETIES) - With every appetizer plate, one of their two delicious varieties of peanuts meets its inevitable doom. The first is the red, salty, ma-la (numbing spicy) peanuts. These beauties are a nice mixture of salty, sweet, and spicy featuring the flavors of szechuan peppercorns. The second type of peanut they serve here is liberally dusted with a fine, salted seaweed. It looks like someone gave the jolly green giant a buzz-cut and mixed the hairs up in a Planters jar before serving it. The only other time I saw this type of seaweed being used was in Shanghai, where they served fried battered fish fillets, and the same seaweed was used in the batter. Both peanut varieties are excellent. The ma-la peanuts are addictive, and the green ones (I don't know what they're called) are great - just salty enough with a hint of seaweed flavor. - SMOKED BEEF (?) TONGUE - I don't know whether it's pork or beef, but I do know it's definitely not chicken, and it's definitely delicious. - THIN SLICED BEEF WITH CILANTRO AND GREEN ONIONS - This is the same beef that comes with in the beef roll (or is it called beef pancake)? The flavor is awesome. - SALT-MARINATED CUCUMBER - Cool and refreshing, great between mouthfuls of aforementioned Peanuts of Awesomeness. God, now I'm hungry again.
(5)forum l.
It's been a couple of years since I've been there. The wife and I were seated by the kitchen door again. Maybe that's why I haven't been back in a couple of years. Well, I ordered my usual which is the spicy beef noodle soup. It was OK. My wife ordered a rice and pork dish. We also ordered the three plate appetizers which is OK.
(3)Adrian P.
This is one of those places that is strangely addicting, although it may not be "the best" Taiwanese food out there. Language may be a barrier if you're ordering, so I've learned to point to the items on the menu. All of the cold dishes are out in the cafeteria-style windows for you to choose from, and I like the bean curd skin, celery, mustard greens, preserved egg with bean curd and preserved vegetables. The peanuts are also delicious! For the more adventurous, I think they also serve beef tongue as a cold side dish. I've tried several of the main dishes, including (#1) the famous beef noodle soup, (#13) shredded pork with mustard green noodle soup, (#24) fried pork with steamed rice, and (#27) shredded pork with dry bean curd. All of these are solid dishes, a bit on the greasy side, but satisfying nonetheless. I'd pass on the (#51) steamed pork dumplings; there are much better out there in LA. There is something about the flavor of this food (not MSG, if you believe their menu) that keeps me coming back over and over again... mmm!
(4)Andrew P.
Probably the best mandarin style chinese house in torrance/southbay. Spicy beef noodle soup, niuro mien is what i usually order. boooobbbbooooombbbbbb
(4)Sabrina G.
Best beef noodle soup ever! Lots of flavor and very tender meat. Large portions, definitely major bang for your buck. Gotta grab some peanuts fried in chili oil and the husband and wife dish too.
(4)Christine L.
Pros: cheap, fast, pretty tasty authentic dishes Cons: full parking, very limited table seating, non-English speaking service I have no problem eating at a hole in the wall restaurant, but it's hard to ignore people who sit less than a feet away from you, who's either watching you eat, or chewing while they chatter, or slurp their noodle soups loudly...
(3)Louis N.
I had high hopes for this place after seeing the positive reviews. Maybe I got the wrong items and I'm sorry but I wasn't impressed. The Chinese burrito was excellent and the fried outer wrapping has a nice flavor and texture, not so crazy about the meat inside though. I thought I ordered beef and rice but apparently it was beef and rice noodle or something (thin clear noodles). The sauce has good flavor but didn't hit the spot. The beef was good, tender and all but somehow it was a different kind of beefiness, the flavor didn't hit the spot as well. I'm not giving up, I'm going for the beef noodle next time (Should have gotten this in the first place but I was feeling noodled out today, wanted rice or bread).
(3)Irene S.
Ahhh...A taste of Taiwan in Torrance. Whenever I go to visit my parents, I always want beef noodle soup and more often than not, we go to Sue's Kitchen. I think my parents go to church with the owners, either way, it's funny watching the husband and wife yelling at each other in the back. This place is super tiny so be prepared to be sitting almost back to back with someone else. The beef noodle soup is yummy. Lots of tender beef and super spicy! Yum! Also, go up to the counter to pick three side dishes out. The peanuts, tofu, and seaweed are good. My mom always enjoys the chicken and rice too.
(5)Kristen W.
I've been to Sue's Kitchen about 5 times now and have been blown away each time. The food is so good. I must be used to Americanized chinese food, because this is just SO SO good. I'm still working my way through the menu, but I love the spicy peanuts, meatball on glass noodles, bbq pork fried rice and the wontons in hot chili oil. So authentic, so delicious!
(4)Kathryn R.
This place really reminds me of Taiwan. Even the people eating there were just as rude as I remembered them to be. But that didn't ruin my appetite for good beef noodle soup (It's the first one on the menu) with "shao long pao (pork dumplings)." This place really is a hole in the wall, with some good cheap home-made Taiwanese food. I'm not sure if they accept credit cards so maybe you should get some cash before you enter.
(4)Stephen C.
I really like two things here -- dan dan noodles and the wonton in hot chili oil. I don't like dan dan noodles when it has an overly peanuty sauce, and this one leaves them out entirely.
(5)Rob S.
They are known for their noodle soups in particular the beef noodle soup. The food is good, service is fast, and prices are cheap.
(4)Kanako A.
My husband and I have been looking for an authentic Taiwanese restaurant in the South Bay and when it said that it was Taiwanese on Yelp, we decided to go there and try the Beef Stew Noodle. The Beef Stew Noodle wasn't the best but it wasn't bad either. I'd say its pretty average. We also ordered the fried dumplings and they were only okay. Nothing special...there was lots of meat inside and don't get me wrong I love meat, but I like my dumplings to have the usual veggies inside too. Since we went on Mother's Day they gave us a plate of those side dishes for free. We went there expecting to get traditional Taiwanese fare, but my husband says that this place isn't authentic Taiwanese. The lady behind the counter told us to get the noodles with the hot oil in it...of all the places that I've had beef stew noodle, I've never had it with the hot oil. It wasn't bad but it made me wonder how the soup would've tasted without it...perhaps it was masking a lacking soup? Who knows... This place is really small and seating for big groups would be very limited. The food was okay but I'm still on a search for some good authentic Taiwanese place...
(3)Denis K.
I dont know why the review says 3$'s. I've personally never gone over $10 per person at this place. Even if you get a few appetizers, I can't imagine it being over $15 per person. But all the reviews are right. #1 is the best. Beef Noodle. There are other noodles you can get for this item like wide noodle or the clear vermicelli noodles other than the normal white soup noodles. I also like the rice cake in soup item More of a shanghainese item. All the soups are HOT (temperature) which makes this place ideal for colder days. Be sure to get there early. Limited parking. And very limited seating. Service has improved. Non-mandarin speakers can make ordering a bit of a challenge. Just point.
(5)Terri H.
the food, the service, everything just isn't the same anymore. So dissapointing! I hope the chef goes back to Sue and asks her for the original beef noodle recipe.
(2)Kelly C.
New owner and cook!! Been going here for 20 years. It used to be good then dropped off when the old owner took a gambling hiatus. Now there is a new owner and they brought in new items like szechwuan noodles that are sooooo good I am drooling just thinking of it now. Dumplings are handmade and definitely a must!! Noodles of course is their thing but get a mix of small side dishes to mix it up. Dan Dan Noodles are full red hot chili oil, not as hot as it looks but delicious!!
(4)Shirley W.
i've had different things every time i come here: the pork chop rice, the chicken rice, and the chicken fried rice. usually when i order different things every meal, it means i don't LOVE anything. but! spicy peanuts are yummy. beef burrito wrap thing is pretty good. dh likes the beef noodle soup, but he likes it anywhere so you can't really trust him. :)
(3)Danny C.
After talking to Mike L. awhile ago about me reviewing more Torrance restaurants, the conversation shifted towards Sue's Kitchen, a place I've ate quite often, especially my first year in the area. I probably should have reviewed this a long time ago, but I didn't Yelp back then. I guess right now is just as good as any. As previous Yelpers have stated, and confirmed by a former coworker, there has been a few ownership changes at Sue's Kitchen in the past. As being the "Best Niu Ruo Mian (Beef Noodle Soup) in LA?" That's quite a reach...but best in the South Bay? Most definitely! I've had quite a few things over the years here, whether it was to-go, or I ate in, the food here has always been solid. I've told Carlos K. many times about this place, but he haven't ventured to FOB land as of yet. Ya, so if you come here, make sure you bring a Mandarin speaker. One time, I asked for a can of "Diet" Coke, and Diet was the only non Chinese word I used, but the server was so puzzled by the word "Diet," so I had to ask for the "white" can. Anyways, I tend to digress, as many have said, try the Beef Noodle Soup here (#1 on the menu). I tend to get half tendons and half beef, as that is the best combo as most Chinese people would know. Don't ask for extra spicy as I mistakenly did the first time. They'll load up on the chili oil and the numbing effect will take place after a few minutes. I've probably gotten the Beef Noodle Soup 20-30 times here and while it's good, I prefer Dai Ho and A&J's version a bit more in SGV. Even Kam Hong's Knife Cut Beef Noodle Soup is superior, but come on, if you're in Torrance, where else can you get cheap Chinese grub?? At $5.50 a bowl, this item is a definite 4 star for me. In addition, they have many other Taiwanese and Northern Chinese style food. I believe the owners are from Sichuan when I asked before, but I may be wrong in the specific region. I've tried the Ji Pai Fan (Chicken Cutlet Rice), Zhu Pai Fan (Pork Cutlet Rice), Yuu Pai Fan (Fish Cutlet Rice). I liked them all, but the Pork Cutlet Rice is the best since it reminded me of the food I had in Taiwan. It comes with a good amount of meat and rice. The rice is covered with a bit of Lu Ruo (Stewed Pork Sauce) and a stewed egg is included. Also, you can get 2 cold side dishes with the rice dish. At around $6, it's a good deal. If you're getting take out, I'd suggest a rice dish here. Speaking of the cold dishes, at the counter, there is a cold dish area, where you can pick 3 side dishes for $3.50. A definite good deal and a must order if you're eating at the restaurant. Try the smoked pork tongue and the string tofu salad. Both are refreshing, but most of the dishes are good. One thing I'd avoid is the Ma La Dan Dan Noodles. I wasn't so high on the version here as the numbing effect was way too strong compared to the Dan Dan Noodles I was used to in Taiwan. The XLB and the Green Onion Cake are not bad, but I've definitely had better. I do like the Hon You Chao Shou (Spicy Wontons) and the Shanghainese stir fried rice cakes. Both are tasty and something to order if you're sick of NRM or rice dishes. Anyways, Sue's Kitchen is not the best Chinese food I've had in LA, not by a long shot, but is it the best around where I live? Tell me another place better in Torrance. The last time I was here, I came at 8:30pm and it was still crowded with the local Chinese people. If you want to catch some Chinese FOBs in the area, myself included, this is the place to be! I've probably seen only a handful of non-Asians here during my visits here, and as much as I don't want to say, I do judge the amount of Asians in an Asian restaurant to determine the authenticity of the grub. The food here is damn authentic, the people here are nice, as the lady usually hook me up on the cold dishes. One time I forgot to bring cash and they were cool enough to let me pay them the next time I went. A funny story to end this review. One time as I was waiting for my lunch to bring back to work, the phone rang at Sue's Kitchen: Lady: Hello (in chinese) Person On The Phone: blah blah blah in english (I'm guessing) Lady to me: Talk to the person on the phone (in Chinese) *Shocked I took the receiver* Me: Hello POTP: Is the owner available, I want to see if he's interested in *item* Me: (to the lady) He wants to sell you something (in Chinese) Lady: No interest! Hang Up! (Chinese) *Click* Random, Yes. Interesting?? I don't know, but I'll share it anyways. Again, good food in the South Bay. Saved me many times since I rarely cooked when I first moved to LA, so I'm always happy when I find Cheap and Affordable Chinese food. So here ya go Mike L. (Mr. 888), my review of Sue's Kitchen! :) *Note* Cash Only!
(4)Katz U.
OK. There are two kinds of Authentic Chinese/Taiwanese Restaurant. One. Waiter cannot speak English. But you just nod and show them that you understand Chinese. And you will experience heaven. Two. Waiter cannot speak English. And you have a unbelievably bad food and ended up in the bathroom at the rest of the night. I was introduced by a Taiwanese friend. And we headed there from West LA via crazily congested 405 freeway. It's good that they extended the carpool lane. I think they extended the carpool lane for us to get to Sue's Kitchen. And after driving quite a distance from 405 & Crenshaw exit, you will see a small small restaurant on your left side before Shell gas station. I sat down with Taiwanese friends. And I ordered fried rice. Everybody else ordered their food in Chinese. After we finished ordering, I asked them what they ordered. They told me that their order No.1 Beef Stew Noodle which is their signature food. I was mad that they didn't tell me this in advanced. Before I started complaining, they stood up for the counter. They picked some side dishes. They picked thin sliced spicy meat, and some noodle, and vegetable. Hmmm it taste delicious. Especially, the thin sliced spicy meat. I asked my friends what they are.... Thin sliced meat is PIG's EAR!!! Oh man, even though I heard from my friends, I COULD NOT stop eating them. They are sooooo gooood. The noodle was shredded tofu. Oh man, I could keep talking forever. Anyway, the main dish came. I was really disappointed that I didn't order their signature beef stew noodle. My poor shrimp fried rice came to the table. I reluctantly scoop my fried rice and brought it to my mouth. Oh? It's actually good! This is best 10 fried rice I ever had... and BEST fried rice under 7 bucks!!!! They have really good s***t. The oil and salt in the fried rice was just right. And I tasted their beef stew noodle as well. Their soup is not too oily or salty. Just Right. And it's very spicy. But it doesn't aggregate me that much. And they ordered beef buns. Oh... that's the BEST BEEF BUN I EVER HAD!!! It has very crisp and dry. But once you bite and goes inside of buns.... it's hot and the juice of beef start coming out... you have to catch it before it spilled onto your cloth. Oh man. Too bad that they only sell that beef buns in winter time. In meantime, you should try their vegetable buns and Chinese Beef Burritos. Later, I've been there three times. Pork Chop Noodle is good. Glass noodle is good. The beef of No.1 Beef Stew Noodle was okay. But hey, to make such a quality soup in LA where it's freakin' hard to get the ingredient.... I have to give them 5 stars. According to my Taiwanese friend, they have much better noodle street cart in Taiwan like hot dog stand in LA. So this makes me wanna go to Taiwan just to taste their street noodle.
(5)Linda T.
After moving here to the south bay, we looked long and hard for a good Chinese restaurant to eat. We finally came to this place, thanks to yelp! They do have the spicy tongue and pork ears which we like. Chinese burritos was pretty good, even my little one enjoyed it. He loved the fried fish dish with rice best. He finished the entire plate himself! Sue's Kitchen doesn't sound like a typical Chinese restaurant, but, it is. It is authentic and really good. They don't have a lot of seating, it is a small place. But, who cares, we are here for the food. yum!
(5)E K.
Beef noodle is damn good.
(5)Brandon V.
So I'm actually eating in this restaurant as I'm typing this. I read most of the reviews before I came here and I'm sticking to my 3 stars. We ordered the spicy beef tendon soup and the Dan Dan noodles. The soup is okay but I'm not a fan of the Dan Dan Mein. Unlike most Chinese restaurants that I've been to, the waitresses here aren't all that friendly. In fact, they are a little rude. We were placing our order and the waitress just left to get a different pen. She should have said something instead of walking away and leaving her customers clueless like that. They should also give more water especially to their customers who have ordered a spicy meal. FYI - They don't take credit/debit cards and the health department gave them a GRADE B. I looked it up and basically this is not a clean restaurant. Don't risk it. It's really not all that.
(2)Charlene L.
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant on the westside. Everything I've had here is excellent and tastes exactly how real Chinese food should. I love their cold dishes, especially the cold cucumber and I always get their chao nian gao and beef noodle soup. I brought my white girlfriend here who was a bit wary, but open to things she hasn't tried. And she loved it! We ordered a lot of food and brought some roasted peanuts and leftovers home and it only came to $22! Her husband was raving about the leftovers later and he wants to come try this place too now. It is cash only. It's a total hole in the wall. You come here for the good, cheap food, not for the ambiance. UPDATE: I think they must have changed chefs or something b/c the last time we went they used so much MSG in the food that both me and my husband felt really nauseous all day. This is the first time I've ever had a reaction to MSG and I've been eating food with MSG in it all my life! So sadly, we've stopped going to what used to be my favorite Chinese restaurant outside of Monterey Park.
(3)Weihan C.
Beef noodle soup... enough said. Just about as authentic you can get. I still haven't found a place in the south bay that can compare with Sue's. I've been coming here since I was a kid and I'm glad to see that the recipe hasn't changed after the change in ownership. And don't be afraid to mix up the style. You can get your noodles wide or skinny, go with meat, tendon or mixed, and change the level of spiciness to your taste. But just because the beef noodle soup is yummy, don't forget the cold dishes and some of the goodies here. The spicy peanuts, slice pig ears, marinated celery and pickled vegetables are my favorites. The beef burritos (aka beef pancakes, beef roll cakes) are a must. Just keep in mind that this is a quaint family-operated restaurant. It has a feel of a taiwanese hole-in-the-wall joint. Don't come here expecting anything out of the decor or ambiance--there's no gimmicks just straight up good food to soothe the soul and tame the tummy.
(4)Mark C.
Ever since the original owners sold their restaurant to the new owner about a year or two ago, the food has not been the same. Somebody needs to track down the original owners and get their recipe. The new owner likes to cook things "Ma La Style of cooking" even though he probably has the original recipe. Over all I still enjoy their beef noodle soup plus great service... But it is different vs the real Taiwan's beef noodle soup. Dose anyone know a good Taiwan style of beef noodle soup????
(4)Red G.
Who would have thought this poe-dunk little hole in the wall had GREAT Chinese Comfort food??? Wow! Makes me think of my moms home cooking. So Delicious! Sue's Kitchen is known best for their beef noodle soup and the side dishes. The beef noodle soup is definitely the best choice on the menu. I've had it over 20 times. But I have to say, the last time I went, it wasn't the same. So I REALLY HOPE they keep up their quality.
(4)Ms Piggy W.
Not a big fan anymore. Quality has gone bad. Ordered the fried rice with pork for my dad and my dad just ended up having fried rice + soy sauce. When have pork and egg become that 'scarce'? Tried the Sichuan Style Cold noodle... worse cold noodle I have ever had in my life so far. I haven't been comfortable with their service + the food quality?! Adios ~
(1)Liz L.
Holy crap what happened to Sue's Kitchen??? It was soooo good when I first went there even half a year ago. Now with each subsequent visit, the broth gets spicier and spicier. Oilier and oilier. I walked 1.7mi each way to Sue's Kitchen last Saturday (was getting my car serviced at Honda down the street) and let me tell you, NOT WORTH IT!!!! I ordered their famous beef noodle soup and there musta been an ENTIRE cup of chili oil in that thing!! I also got a platter of 3 side dishes that all tasted like bad tap water. The food definitely is not as good as it used to be (new chef, new owner, perhaps?) but what was the most insulting was the service! I asked for iced water (since their broth was soooo spicy) and some boxes (since I clearly bought too much food on purpose so I can take some home). Both times they gave me dirty looks! I say "Thank You" in Mandarin and got no reply at all out of them. I know they understand what I'm saying since they took my order with ease. I don't care that they are the only restaurant that remotely resembles Taiwanese food in the South Bay. I definitely won't be back!
(1)Charles M.
We were told about this small restaurant by a friend of ours. Since it only has about 10 seats it can get crowed. We went on a Sunday at about one thirty and waited just a couple of minutes. We had to share our table with some strangers but hey we can handle that. The waitress was very snappy and rude. She seemed to be controlled by another woman behind the counter. They spoke Chinese so I couldn't understand and my wife who speaks Cantonese also said it was Mandarin. I personally felt like the waitress was upset because we were going to cause her to have to work. She dropped off a couple of paper menus and requested to know what we wanted to drink....water or tea. I said that I would like both. She returned with a 6oz cup of warm tap water and a cup of tea. My wife likes tea so I took the warm water. With her attitude I wasn't about to ask for cold water. I ordered the beef noodle soup. It was pretty good and spicy. I liked that part. We finished our meal and while we were waiting for the bill a family came in to fill the 4 person table next to us. Only problem was they had 7. The rude waitress seated half of them across the restaurant which made it dificult to pass family style dishes. I volunteered to give up my table so they could sit together and the waitress and the one behind the counter went ballistic. The Chinese man who was head of his family looked at me and said "they don't sell service here". I replied they don't refill your water or tea or give you extra napkins. Maybe this is how they do things in the old country where they came from. I don't know. I don't think they will last.
(1)Owen Y.
overall good place for a quick lunch. it's a small place so expect to wait, and parking can be difficult. one of the best Northern Chinese food (noodle, Chinese pancake) place in South Bay. Hey at least the chef is Chinese not Mexican. Their Beef Noodle Soup is great, but beware if you wear a white shirt! I love those little appetizers at the counter. I go there mainly for noodles, soup or dry. So if you feel like a bowl of hot noodle soup then this place is great for the value.
(4)Susanne C.
this is a little hidden gem. very good. try those peanuts. addicting
(4)Sansern B.
This place is very good, but super-divey though, so don't say you haven't been warned. The BNS kicks tail, definitely the best I've had ( Richard-- you are right once again) . OK, I've only had it twice, but this was the best of the two. I'm picky about noodles, so I know when I've had a good bowl. The Taiwanese beef burrito's spot on, just the right combination of lard, carbs and salted meat, crispy and chewy in the same bite.
(4)Wei L.
Awesome food, best beef noodle soup this side of the pacific. Get some side dishes too! Only downside is that they are very small so can't seat a lot of people.
(5)adam p.
I've been going to Sue's Kitchen since it was a dive hole in the wall when the menu was written with a thick felt tip pen on what looked like red butcher paper. Over the years it has changed hands and it had cleaned up quite nicely, but it always had a reputation for having good soup noodles with the local Chinese community. I must admit sometime last year I stopped going there simply because the quality of the food had gone downhill to the point I had written them off. (Beef for the beef noodle soup was scarce and the pork chop was getting to the point of almost paper thin.) Recently my sister had gone suggesting that I give them another chance. As many of already mentioned, parking is horrible as I remember it, but if you are lucky or have good timing you can squeeze in next to that oversized deluxe suburban/SUV! Inside the place looks the same, laminated/lacquered wooden tables a little more worn than I last remembered, and the place was packed. None of the employee's I remember where there, so I'm guessing this place has changed ownership. The menu has changed, it seems like they have taken out some of the items out. We ordered the beef noodle soup and I ordered the pork chop noodle soup. The beef noodle soup was good as I remembered it. The pork chop noodle soup was also good, but the chop was a little on the thin side. I'd say I'd be willing to come back again and try some of the other dishes.
(3)Seong P.
Very small, only has like 4 or 5 tables. Good food, nothing to get excited about.
(3)judy L.
Great Hole in the Wall! Be forewarned that they speak NO ENGLISH. Don't expect the warm fuzzies when you walk in there. That's OK, we go for the food. Don't be alarmed by the "B" rating on the window. We all know "A" rated Chinese restaurants are mediocre! I get the Dan Dan Mein (the Number 9). This is a blend of Spicy, Oily Gooey-ness on Noodles. I also enjoy the little deli items in the warming trays. The spicy peanuts are especially scrumptous.
(4)Vanessa K.
As many of the other yelpers have already stated, the best dish at Sue's Kitchen is the beef noodle soup. Utter heaven, is my thinking. My family and I have been customers since the 90s, when the original owner was still there. Their recipe for the soup has changed somewhat through the years, but it's still delicious! Be sure to pick up some side dishes like the sliced pig ears and cold seaweed. I also really like the pork cutlet meal (pie gu fan).
(5)John Y.
Everyone's already raved about thei beef noodle and tendon soup, but for those who truly enjoy a bowl of authentic spicy Szechuan noodle, get the Dan-dan-mien. It's as authentic as I can tell, and I'm 100% fob when it comes to Chinese food. Beware, you may need more than 1 paper napkin for this noodle. Other items are great too. Their dumplings are hand made, including the skin. The cucumber salad side dish is refreshing, especially when paired with the spicy noodle. Beef in a burrito tastes good too. While the pig ear and couple's slices are tasty, they tend to gross out the less fobby friends. Cash only, but it's less than $10 a person tops.
(4)Mitchell F.
If you're looking for a taiwanese style food in the South Bay, this is the place. It's a xiao chi place so it's not a place that will impress anybody with grandiose style or presentation. It's a place you come to for some simple comfort food. One of their most popular dishes and deservingly so was the beef noodle soup. Some pieces of the meat weretender and could disintegrate in your mouth when applied with pressure. That's how it should be done too bad not all the meat pieces were like that. The soup was pretty tasty also since they used a spicy oil that made it taste real nice. The green onion cake wasn't that great. It was a bit tasteless and there aren't that many green onions in it anyway. But if you hadn't had it in awhile, it'll fix the craving. If you have a craving for taiwanese food this place will definitely do the trick. This food here is more like 4 stars but gets an extra 0.5 star for being the best place I've found in South Bay so far.
(5)S E.
Every time my friend and I drive by, he always told me how good Sue's Kitchen is. I decided that I must try this place out and it has now become one of my favorite places to eat in Torrance. I had their garlic green beans, dumplings and of course, the beef noodle soup. I LOVE their beef noodle soup. It was very hearty, delicious and very flavorful. The noodles were perfectly done and their beef was soft and tender. Their garlic green beans were well executed and it was crunchy and not overcooked. I know I would go back to Sue's Kitchen over and over again, especially for their beef noodle soup. I know their beef noodle soup is something I'm going to crave often.
(4)Janet L.
Their beef noodle soup is their specialty and i must say, DELICIOUS! if you miss your hometown in Taiwan, their beef noodle soup will make you feel closer to home with it's perfectly cooked noodles, chunks of beef and greens and the spicy flavor broth that is simply delicious. some of the "beef" are just cuts of fat, but it's still worth every bite. the vegetables in the soup are bok choy and cilantro w/ some spices. you can ask for more "preserved pickle" (i think that's what's it's called in English... it's called "tzwan chai" in mandarin) to add more flavor to your soup. although the place is small and packed (because of so many customers), people are still willing to wait just for a taste or real Chinese food. the tables sometimes tend to be sticky and try not to get the window seat because i find dead flies on the sill sometimes and the people waiting outside watch you as you eat. and although you can ignore them, you tend to rush with your food as they keep staring at you to make you eat faster. i don't blame them because i would've been drooling while waiting and watching other people eat. they have great prices for great dishes! however, order tea instead of water because personally, their water tastes funny to me. -beef noodle soup: your life isn't complete if you don't try this savory, spicy soup with chunks of beef, tendon, bok choy, mustard greens, noodles, and herbs. ($5.55) - shreeded pork with mustard green noodle soup: another great choice if you don't like the beef noodle soup (which is impossible) ($5.10) - Taiwan Majan Noodle: a Chinese comfort, traditional noodle. it's served cold with noodles covered in a thick &chunky, minced meat, tofu brown sauce ($4.25) - wonton noodle soup: broth with wontons ($5.10) - shredded pork w/ dry bean curd: delicious!! simply stips of pork & hard tofu in a brown, sweet sauce ($6.95) - vermicelli in hot meat sauce: clear noodles with miced pork & spices.. spicy! ($5.95) - scallion pancakes: a little flaky, but delicious and filled with scallions. ($2.15) - bean curd noodles with carrots and celery: average, a little bland ($1.80) - battered & fried fish fillet with rice: greasy, but juicy and delicious! ($5.95) - seaweed, bean sprouts with sweet & sour garlic sauce: a fulfilling, tasty cold appetizer! ($1.80) i highly recommend that they open a bigger restaurant with more space, parking space, furniture, bigger kitchen, etc. i doubt their number of customers would decrease (probably increase with better conditions) unless if they raise their prices. their dishes range from soup, noodles, rice, meat, vegetables, dumplings, congee, buns, gyozas, chinese pancakes, soup, cold dishes/appetizers--- all dishes under $8!! i know, amazing! and just ordering one of their famous spicy beef broth is just $5.55 AND the portion is HUGE! and huge of what? DELICIOUSNESS! cheap, huge portion, delicious, authentic, just superb! what more can you ask for? so you don't even have to bother ordering more dishes, but i recommend some appetizers. if you don't like the crowded tables & waiting, order it to go! regular customers have already learned the efficiency in doing so. you can also order what type of noodles you want (thin/wide), we usually choose the thin, regular type. the thick noodles seems to be a little too chewy. oh & when i say the soup is spicy hot, i mean it's FLAMING, SPICY, TONGUE-BURNING HOT (in a yummy way) unless if you order it mild. but where's the fun in that? be a daredevil and go for the extra hot! THREE WORDS OF CAUTION: 1) after devouring their beef noodle soup, the taste will remain in your tastebuds for a long time, even after you eat something else. 2) avoid coming here on a hot, humid day. besides the humidity and stuffiness of the cramped dining area filled with people (although there is air conditioning) and the spicy beef soup, a hot day will make every bite or sip of your broth difficult unless if you order it to go & enjoy it in the comforts of your home/elsewhere. 3) after trying their beef noodle soup, you WILL come back again. and no other beef noodle soup will ever taste good again because nothing can compare to the taste, price & portion! i have warned you.. edit// they have remodeled this place a little. a few more tables, chairs, decorations, a fish tank, a few paintings &&& AIR CONDITIONING! YES! that means, i can order a spicy beef noodle soup on a hot summer day without sweating & dying from the intense heat of the weather & soup! i love how this place is open all day & don't increase prices (as some chinese restaurants do) for dinner. be sure to get the appetizer! you can choose 3 different appetizers on one plate for $3.50! BARGAIN! my favorites are: sauteed cucumber, seaweed, pork ears. the others are good too, but i usually order a whole plate of sauteed cucumber because they're so addicting! one complaint: parking can be frustrating..
(5)Richard S.
I am very happy that this place exists. It's been a while since there's been decent Chinese / Taiwanese in the South Bay. As several other reviewers have said, the real standout seems to be the Beef Noodle Soup with Brown Sauce. It will help if at least one person in your party speaks Mandarin (Taiwanese is a dialect of Mandarin, right?) You should at least know how to get by in a place where the wait staff doesn't speak English much. I just point to what I want on the menu and say "Xie Xie Ni" when they bring my food, and this seems to be working for me so far.
(4)Y L.
This restaurant is known for its Beef noodles soup, however, the quality is not consistent. Sometimes, it is really good, otherwise, it is bland. I ordered a take-out once, the quality was so bad, it almost tasted like it was someone's leftover soup. They can aslo use better quality of noodels. Their appetizer dishes have good varieties of food.
(3)DarkScythe H.
pretty authentic Northern China/Taiwanese cuisine place, especially considering that it is in South Bay and not near the San Gabriel or Irvine Chinese/Taiwanese community. However just because it's "authentic" doesn't mean your western friends will like it, especially if they are more used to "PF Chang" style of "chinese" food. But if you have experienced native Northern China/Taiwanese food before and wanted to re-capture that taste, this is a pretty good place to start.
(4)Tofu D.
Sue's Kitchen rocks! I've actually been eating their food for years, but I never realized it since my mom always ordered take-out. It's delicious authentic Taiwanese food that's good for a quick lunch or dinner. I haven't tried their beef noodle soup yet, but everything else they have is good.
(4)Juneffer G.
Went here to check out the food since hubby and I are big fans of A&J and we thought it was the same concept and we were excited to find an authentic taiwanese restaurant close by us. I was disappointed. My food came out too salty. The smoked chicken was too dry and the vegetarian items weren't any better either. A&J is way better when it comes to taste and range of menu items to order from.
(3)J F.
This is a great restaurant. The beef noodle soup and pork chop with white rice are both great dishes.
(4)kim l.
Sue's Kitchen is not Sue's Kitchen without the beef noodle soup. Why would you get anything else there? pfft. :) My mom used to come here all the time to buy our Saturday lunches way back when it was an old husband and wife team in a crappy little hole in the wall with no A/C and even less English. Back then it was like the spiciness of the soup depended on the husband's mood or something(he was the chef. Wife ran the front of the store. Surprising, eh) because sometimes the soup would be just right, and some days I couldn't finish the bowl without crying or skimming off copious amounts of chili oil. My mom really hated this aspect of the place, but I thought it was fun--an unintentional element of surprise. Later it became my favorite lunching place after going to SAT Bank on Saturday afternoons. I was sad when I found out that the old couple sold their business because I didn't know what would happen to their delicious soup, but it seems as though the recipe has been passed on. The cook is from the old A&J like other people have said, his signature dish is the yu-pai fan (fish filet rice?) so if you're sick of noodles (gasp) I guess you could try that. Also, they're cash only so I don't know whose credit card they accepted. Parking is also a pain...one single row of spots for like 5 businesses. As boyfriend would say, "bad engineering."
(5)Eric T.
Tiny and clean hole-in-the-wall, with the BEST beef noodle soup. As noted by another Yelper, this place is very geared toward a Chinese audience, but the menu is bilingual. Your best bet is to go with the aforementioned spicy (don't worry, it's not that hot) beef noodle soup, or point to something someone else is eating and repeat after me: "Wo yao zhe ge" (pronounced 'Wuah yow jug guh'; translation: I want this.). If you're in the Torrance area and finishing up your shopping at the nearby Costco or Home Depot (or hitting the bowling alley), stop on by this cheap-and-cheerful spot.
(4)E Y.
"B" rating is back. Thank you Sue. You have no idea how happy that makes me. See you soon again.
(5)julie c.
I can't seem to get enough of their spicy ma po tofu or their spicy peanuts or their spicy deli beef... It is that wonderful spiciness that feels cold in your mouth and yet is hot to the taste. go figure. the service isn't the best, but then it is a place filled with only chinese speaking locals. enough said. yum.
(4)David H.
Every one of my chinese friends told me this is the place for Beef Noodle in the south bay. I went there and tried it and was a little bit disappointed. The beef was very tender (but only got about 3 or 4 pieces). The soup was covered with a layer of fatty oil on top (not for your health conscicous eater). Under the layer of oil, the soup base was pretty flavorful. The noodle was done just right, not overly mushy like many other places. I was expecting the beef noodle to be spicier than what I had. Maybe I have become too Americanize that I don't recall what a good bowl of authentic Chinese Beef noodle should taste like.
(3)Tim c.
The best Chinese food in south bay! Honest Shanghai food with Shechuan spices! I'd eat here daily if only they have larger menu. Classic 'Small eat'! Highly recommended! Their beef stew, spicy dumplings, peanuts, are to die for!
(5)Anita L.
I've found my spot for niu ro mein. But in all fairness I haven't tried that many places yet. I found this place on Yelp and I'm glad to say that yelpers have not let me down. Since I was dining alone, I didn't get to try out too many dishes, but what I did have was great. Non-pretentious taiwanese goodness. In addition to the beef noodle soup, I ordered the scallion pancake and shredded tofu with carrots and celery. The pancake was a little doughy in the middle, but still crunchy with good amount of pull. The shredded tofu was pretty standard. It's pretty hard to mess up, but I don't know how to make it myself so I'm forced to order it whenever I'm out. But the main event was definitely the soup. It had a very flavorful broth with several chunks of beef and tendon. There was fresh scallions and cilantro floating with the spicy oil. My only gripe is that I had to ask for the sour mustard greens. It may have been an oversight, but because it was so busy, it took a little while for them to bring them to my table. The next time I go, I'll be sure to bring more in search of good taiwanese fare and con them into sharing their orders.
(4)Enrique P.
this place is good! everything is fresh. i always get the appetizer where u can select 3 items on a dish. one is the cucumber. other is the tofu! beef noodle soup is really the best! best place to visit on a cold day. my only gripe is i wish they would serve bigger glasses of water. the foam cup doesnt cut it. i hate bothering them for more water. i dont think they serve any other beverage other than water. they dont talk much english so just point to what u want.
(4)Angela T.
My irrational belief that Asian soups can cure all that's ailing me began in middle school when my mother bought egg-drop soup when I had cramps--I swear, I was cured. This week I felt a cool/flu coming on, which meant I needed a kick ass soup, pronto. Thanks to yelp I found a delicious tasting, pathogen fighting, beef noodle soup. I ordered it with a 50/50 spilt of beef and beef tendon, making it extra Asian-ie. At first bite I remember what healthy felt like. The helping was huge, with tons of noodles, and large tender chucks of beef and tendon, within an excellent (hot) spicy broth. Since side items are ridiculously cheap, I also ordered sauted pig intestines, and an onion (leek) pancake. I didn't care for the intestines. I can't compare them to any other restaurant, but I have a feeling they just aren't my thing. To me, they tasted how a petting zoo smells. The pancake on the other hand was scrumptious. It was large, not overly onion tasting and had a perfect consistency--flaky/crisp outside and ooie googie center. Today I woke up feeling a little under the weather, but it could be because I wanted a good excuse to buy lunch from Sue's Kitchen again, especially so soon. Next round, along with my soup, I'm ordering pig ears and seaweed salad. It all looks so good!
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