I have been coming here since I was a baby because this authentic mom and pops Taiwanese shop has been around for so many decades, still run by the same owner (he is still there on a daily basis and his name is Jack Lee) and still hits the spot for an affordable yummy Taiwanese lunch. About three decades later I go back and I show Jack a picture of my parents and he still remembers them even many years later after my dad has already been back in Taiwan, and Jack still looks exactly the same ! As for the food, I will still always love this place. My all time favorite is the minced pork rice which is what I almost always usually get just cause I love it so much. Sometimes I will venture out though if I'm in the mood for something like eggplant or pork chops and it is so so good. They also have great lunch specials. Today I got the Lunch special K which comes with fried chicken and braised pork and tofu and I loved the variety. However nothing will top my minced pork rice here :) I also always love picking up a banh mi Vietnamese sandwich while I'm at it from right next door too called Ba Le. Also cash only and there is no sit down or dine in but take out is still just as good and they have sodas and stuff in the fridge too if you want drinks :) Thank you Mr Jack Lee for dedicating and committing your life to your business and to our community for so many years which brings many of us so much joy and we appreciate you so much for it. Thank you for still keeping one of the restaurants around that make our hometown still feel like our hometown. We love you and your food forever !

Underrated, hole in a wall mom and pop shop. This place serves your typical assortments of Taiwanese dishes. The flavor is reminiscence of mom and/or grandma's home cooking. Highly recommend getting the daily combo with any meat of your choice. The pork garlic sauce or fried chicken daily combo are both I'd recommend. The daily combo comes with rice, fried egg, meat of your choice, and two sides of stir fried vegetable. The oyster omelette is also a big hit and delish. The owner can be a bit cold and insensitive to customers but don't take it personal or the wrong way. The food more than makes up for it!

Coming here as a small child with my parents on their "mah jong" break since the 80s, this place has not changed a bit and I've come to truly appreciate authentic homemade "Taiwanese" food here in LA (an art form that has been lost through globalization and corporate franchising). The (orginal) owner has not changed his recipe, nor the quality of the food. Perhaps the only thing that has changed is the pricing via inflation, but the food is still considered reasonably cheap for what you get. The stinky tofu and pork chop rice is as close as "Taiwan" gets in LA. Miss those old "bento" days? Their lunch and dinner (order by A, B, or C, etc) sets will truly make you reminiscence the good ol days in Taiwan. Don't expect a fancy decor nor 5-star service, and bring cash--this place is simple. Lee's still looks like the way it did since the 80s; with the florescent lighting and wobbly tables--but if you know how to appreciate good Taiwanese food, this should not matter to you. So before you decide to waste your time and frustration going to the next "626 Night Market" in hopes of eating some authentic stinky tofu, come by Lee's first and save yourself the headaches.

I missed this place specially, after I moved out of Alhambra, California. It's a mom and Pop shop, not very showy on the type of food they serve but if you want homestyle cooking like what your mother would make you then this is the place to eat that.

Lee's Garden is an amazing restaurant that I highly recommend to anyone looking for delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine. From the moment you walk in, you instantly get the old style whole-in-the wall experience you get from other traditional Mom-and-pop restaurants. The menu is extensive and offers a wide range of options, from classic favorites to more unique and adventurous dishes. I highly recommend ordering from their Daily selection labeled from A - E - all of which were absolutely delicious. The quality of the food is outstanding, tastes just like the dinners my family would make. The portions are generous, so you'll definitely get your money's worth. Unfortunately this is a Mandarin/Cantonese family owned restaurant. So although the owners are friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help you navigate the menu and make recommendations.... there is a language barrier. Overall, I can't say enough good things about Lee's Garden. It's a hidden gem in Alhambra and a must-visit for anyone who loves great Chinese food. The only downside is that the restaurant excepts ONLY CASH and has a always changing schedule.