U2 Cafe

Hong Kong-Style Cafe and more

The difference of U2 Cafe and other Hong Kong-style cafes in San Gabriel Valley is U2 Cafe also serves Cantonese BBQ items, such as BBQ Pork, Roasted Duck, Roasted Pig and more. BBQ items are from the adjacent U2 BBQ.

I have been to U2 Cafe a few times, so I have tried different dishes. Hong Kong-style iced-tea alway comes with syrup and it is very strong, and I have to specify "no sugar" to the server. I usually add water to dilute it if I want to sleep at night.

Coffee comes with creamer and condensed milk to choose from.

They have rice plates with BBQ items. BBQ items are not the best you can find, but decent enough. They add some special soysauce on the rice, along some vegetable to make a rice plate a meal itself.

BBQ Pork and Roasted Duck on /Rice



BBQ Pork on Rice

 I don't like Squid and Preserved Vegetable Chow-Mein (yelllow tiny noodles). Gravy is too thick. Beef Chow-Fun (white flat rice noodles) would be a better choice.

Squid and Preserved Vegetable Chow-Mein



Beef Chow-Fun



Porridge and Rice Roll are always a good pair. I'd say U2 Cafe has very good Rice Roll stuffed with Fried Cruller, rice roll is thin and cruller is crispy and it is made-to-order. Sauce is served on the side is a big plus.

Rice Roll Stuffed with Freid Cruller



Porridge

Service is fine by SGV's standard. Decor and ambience are basic, cleanliness is acceptable.

Alhambra
1200 E Valley Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91801

(626)282-1800

0-5 Star Rating:
Food: ***
Service: **
Ambiance: **
Location: ***
Parking: *** (adjacent parking lot)
Bang for the Bucks: ****

Average Price/Person: $10 - $15
Reservation: No
Types: Chinese, Asian

Cafe Beaujolais

Everything French, but the Attitude

Forget all those pretend French restaurants, you must try Cafe Beaujolais. Their motto is "Everything French, but the Attitude.", I certainly agree!! I dined there two times in a month. Cafe Beaujolais is truly a hidden gem in Glendale/Eagle Rock area.

We started with Escargots as appetizer, it was loaded with garlic butter; it went so good with bread. Followed by an other appetizer, Baked Bay Shrimp & Scallops with Creamy Potato (Bechamel). Top of the creamy meshed potatoes was baked to golden brown; mixed with small shrimps and scallops. We didn't let go until the plates were literally shining clean.

I made a special item off the menu, Grilled and Sautéed Vegetables with Chicken, mixed vegetables came with sun-dried tomato and potato cake. I found exceed oil on the plate and the waiter ensured me it was cooked with olive oil. Chicken was a bit well-done.

My friends and family members liked their food, Rack of Lamb, Pork Tenderloin and Rainbow Trout.

Prices were very reasonable;  appetizers were $7-$9 and entrees were $20 to $23. Waiters were friendly and attentive, water and bread were refilled promptly. Decor and ambience were very French.

Eagle Rock
1712 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-5111

0-5 Star Rating:
Food: ****
Service: ****
Ambiance: ****
Location: ***
Parking: * (Street parking only)
Bang for the Bucks: ****

Average Price/Person (dinner): $35 - $50
Reservation: Recommended
Types: French