Welcome to Steam Fresh, where tradition meets flavor! Located in the heart of Monterey Park, we bring you the authentic taste of Hong Kong-style tea house cuisine. From steamed dim sum to crispy delights, every dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes.
Hours
| Friday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 520 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone: (626) 537-1399
Website: https://www.steamfreshus.com/
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Reviews
May May Lee
Steam Fresh is now my fav dim sum place! Like its name says; everything is steamed fresh to order. Items are flavor packed and not too salty! Our eyes were obviously bigger than our stomachs but we love leftovers! The hom sui gok was one of the best I’ve had. The ingredients were fresh and hearty and the fried mochi outside was delish. The daikon cake was also excellent with a great texture. Soup dumplings were soupy and flavorful, I kept splattering on myself lol. Rice noodles were smooth and had lots of meat. Hubs made me get up early cuz he wanted the breakfast set, which he thoroughly enjoyed and devoured with some of our other goodies. Of course I need to get my tong yuan and vinegars pig trotters too so so good! Highly recommend them! Everything is always delish! They have limited dim sum options, have the basics, but there’s lots of other things you can supplement with! Good portions and so reasonable too.
… moreVanessa F
Awesome local Chinese dim sum spot. The black sesame roll was super delicious and legit! Very underrated!! Steamed sticky rice in lotus leave was steaming hot and yummy. Simple Cantonese soul food!
… moreSheldon Chau
* Bright, simple ambience. Very nice contemporary Chinese music playing.
* Waitresses were very nice and helpful. We ordered in Cantonese.
* Food was really good!
– Shrimp Rice Roll – didn’t have as much flavor as we wanted (perhaps the sauce) but got better as we ate; very good texture though. Will try it again next time.
– Chow Mein – very good! Reminded me of the simple HK chow mein flavors. A classic dish and worth ordering.
– Fish Ball Soup Noodles – the fish balls were intriguing; never had it with this texture, definitely different from other fish balls in the area. Noodles and broth were flavorful. Worth getting.
– Taiwanese Cabbage – this was delicious! Flavorful and crunchy texture. Very surprised by how rich this tasted. Highly recommended!
Will return to try again!
… more* Waitresses were very nice and helpful. We ordered in Cantonese.
* Food was really good!
– Shrimp Rice Roll – didn’t have as much flavor as we wanted (perhaps the sauce) but got better as we ate; very good texture though. Will try it again next time.
– Chow Mein – very good! Reminded me of the simple HK chow mein flavors. A classic dish and worth ordering.
– Fish Ball Soup Noodles – the fish balls were intriguing; never had it with this texture, definitely different from other fish balls in the area. Noodles and broth were flavorful. Worth getting.
– Taiwanese Cabbage – this was delicious! Flavorful and crunchy texture. Very surprised by how rich this tasted. Highly recommended!
Will return to try again!
Janet L
The steamed rice rolls were very soft and silky, can definitely taste the difference from the factory and dim sum house ones. The owner chef came by and told us that they mill the flour swirl themselves before steaming, so it comes out extra silky.
Note the steam rolls aren’t part of their bfast combo but on their tea time combo.
Very clean and spacious restaurant.
… moreNote the steam rolls aren’t part of their bfast combo but on their tea time combo.
Very clean and spacious restaurant.
Eugene
Fantastic new dim sum spot in Monterey Park! Everything was fresh and flavorful. Service was attentive and warm without being overbearing. The space is clean with a great mom-and-pop vibe. A must-try for dim sum lovers!
… moreP Wong
It is a small establishment and just your standard Chinese restaurant. The menu is small but definitely delicious. We had their Dim Sum, comparable or better than the larger Seafood restaurants. Chef’s specials are a must try. We had the savory rice ball soup last night. It was prepared fresh and so yummy. Fried rice, pork knuckles in clay pot, stir fry egg noodles, and juicy pork dumplings were all tasty. The knuckles can be a bit more tender but the flavors were definitely solid. Highly recommend!
… moreKimberly Lundell
Food & Drinks Order:
Chinese Cruller (油條)
Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll (非黃鮮蝦腸粉)
Special Duck Clay Pot (四邑特色狗仔鴨煲)
Steamed Pork Siu Mai (燕點燒賣)
Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (燕點鮮蝦餃)
Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Meats (臘味炒台山菜花)
Stir-Fried Handmade Rice Noodle with Cured Meat (臘味手工銀針粉)
White Rice (白飯)
Hot Tea Pot (中式茶一壺)/Pu-Erh Tea (普洱茶)
Pear Juice with Rock Sugar Drink (冰糖雪梨)
Opened earlier in this year, the Cantonese-Chinese restaurant is located off Garvey & Ynez Aves. in Downtown Monterey Park. At the entrance, there’s a cute dumpling mascot to the left of the door. The small dining room has 10 tables & booths that seats between 2 – 8 guests, with a unisex restroom in the back. Since the opening, the menu has been revised with a 20% decrease in items to enhance proficiency, particularly items that are more labor intensive. My kids really wanted to try the Sugar Puffs, Creamy Egg Tart, Green Onion Pan Cake, & Chinese Sausage Roll.
I was happy to discover some Cantonese cuisine that’s familiar & comforting, & our server Wu姊姊 speaks Cantonese so I can practice my mother tongue. There was a couple of dishes that I already picked out: Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Meats & Special Duck Clay Pot from the chalk written specialty menu, & added our staples: Chinese Cruller, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Steamed Pork Siu Mai, Steamed Shrimp Dumpling. I mentioned my parents’ province & Wu姊姊 suggested the Stir-Fried Handmade Rice Noodle with Cured Meat. I forgot to bring my own stash of loose leaf teas, & order a pot of Pu-Erh, & a bottled pear juice for the kids to share.
The kids enjoyed the pear juice; it was mellow in pear flavor & sweet, but not cloyingly sweet. The pu-erh was decent with a crisp, grassy flavor. You won’t see more developed pu-erh tea at standard Chinese restaurants that has a smooth, & more complex woody, earthy flavor, though the banquet restaurants may have a hidden stash of higher grade teas for their preferred customers. We started with my son’s fav: 油炸鬼 (Chinese cruller), followed by the steamed dim sum. The cruller had a crispy exterior, & fluffy, airy interior that’s not heavy with oil. The rice rolls were tender with plump shrimp that had a bite to them, though it was skimpy with shrimp; with 3 rice rolls, there were 1 – 2 shrimp per roll. The shrimp dumplings & siu mai were pretty large with a generous filling; good flavor, nothing outstanding. The last 3 dishes were the best in the group: Special Duck Clay Pot, Stir-Fried Handmade Rice Noodle with Cured Meat, Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Meats. The duck was tender (that easily falls apart) & savory, but needed white rice as an accompaniment to rich, fatty duck juices. While the handmade rice noodle reminds me of home comfort foods, the chewy noodles were a tad greasy, otherwise, it’s a tasty dish that’s balanced with smoky, umani cured meats. My fav from the group is the Chinese cauliflower; it has a more delicate, sweeter taste than the standard cauliflower. Topped with wood ear mushrooms, carrots, green onions, onions, & smoky preserved meats, I could barely stop eating this dish even though I was full. I can eat this plate on my own, or maybe 2. Nom, nom, nom delish!
Prices are moderate, & dim sum is on the lower side with regular – generous portions. There’s been a 5% increase on dim sum, but still cheaper than most dim sum restaurants in SGV, though offerings are limited to 9 items. Menu is broken down by 12 sections with 50+ options. Fantabulous service… friendly & efficient; Wu姊姊 warned me about the clay pot’s heat & placed it away from the kids so they don’t burn themselves.
I infrequently dine in SGV, especially when I’m visiting my brother who lives out here, so I definitely will be back at this delish Cantonese restaurant!
Recommended: Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Meats, Stir-Fried Handmade Rice Noodle with Cured Meat, Special Duck Clay Pot, Chinese Cruller, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Steamed Pork Siu Mai, Steamed Shrimp Dumpling, White Rice, Pu-Erh Tea, Pear Juice with Rock Sugar Drink.
… moreChinese Cruller (油條)
Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll (非黃鮮蝦腸粉)
Special Duck Clay Pot (四邑特色狗仔鴨煲)
Steamed Pork Siu Mai (燕點燒賣)
Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (燕點鮮蝦餃)
Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Meats (臘味炒台山菜花)
Stir-Fried Handmade Rice Noodle with Cured Meat (臘味手工銀針粉)
White Rice (白飯)
Hot Tea Pot (中式茶一壺)/Pu-Erh Tea (普洱茶)
Pear Juice with Rock Sugar Drink (冰糖雪梨)
Opened earlier in this year, the Cantonese-Chinese restaurant is located off Garvey & Ynez Aves. in Downtown Monterey Park. At the entrance, there’s a cute dumpling mascot to the left of the door. The small dining room has 10 tables & booths that seats between 2 – 8 guests, with a unisex restroom in the back. Since the opening, the menu has been revised with a 20% decrease in items to enhance proficiency, particularly items that are more labor intensive. My kids really wanted to try the Sugar Puffs, Creamy Egg Tart, Green Onion Pan Cake, & Chinese Sausage Roll.
I was happy to discover some Cantonese cuisine that’s familiar & comforting, & our server Wu姊姊 speaks Cantonese so I can practice my mother tongue. There was a couple of dishes that I already picked out: Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Meats & Special Duck Clay Pot from the chalk written specialty menu, & added our staples: Chinese Cruller, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Steamed Pork Siu Mai, Steamed Shrimp Dumpling. I mentioned my parents’ province & Wu姊姊 suggested the Stir-Fried Handmade Rice Noodle with Cured Meat. I forgot to bring my own stash of loose leaf teas, & order a pot of Pu-Erh, & a bottled pear juice for the kids to share.
The kids enjoyed the pear juice; it was mellow in pear flavor & sweet, but not cloyingly sweet. The pu-erh was decent with a crisp, grassy flavor. You won’t see more developed pu-erh tea at standard Chinese restaurants that has a smooth, & more complex woody, earthy flavor, though the banquet restaurants may have a hidden stash of higher grade teas for their preferred customers. We started with my son’s fav: 油炸鬼 (Chinese cruller), followed by the steamed dim sum. The cruller had a crispy exterior, & fluffy, airy interior that’s not heavy with oil. The rice rolls were tender with plump shrimp that had a bite to them, though it was skimpy with shrimp; with 3 rice rolls, there were 1 – 2 shrimp per roll. The shrimp dumplings & siu mai were pretty large with a generous filling; good flavor, nothing outstanding. The last 3 dishes were the best in the group: Special Duck Clay Pot, Stir-Fried Handmade Rice Noodle with Cured Meat, Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Meats. The duck was tender (that easily falls apart) & savory, but needed white rice as an accompaniment to rich, fatty duck juices. While the handmade rice noodle reminds me of home comfort foods, the chewy noodles were a tad greasy, otherwise, it’s a tasty dish that’s balanced with smoky, umani cured meats. My fav from the group is the Chinese cauliflower; it has a more delicate, sweeter taste than the standard cauliflower. Topped with wood ear mushrooms, carrots, green onions, onions, & smoky preserved meats, I could barely stop eating this dish even though I was full. I can eat this plate on my own, or maybe 2. Nom, nom, nom delish!
Prices are moderate, & dim sum is on the lower side with regular – generous portions. There’s been a 5% increase on dim sum, but still cheaper than most dim sum restaurants in SGV, though offerings are limited to 9 items. Menu is broken down by 12 sections with 50+ options. Fantabulous service… friendly & efficient; Wu姊姊 warned me about the clay pot’s heat & placed it away from the kids so they don’t burn themselves.
I infrequently dine in SGV, especially when I’m visiting my brother who lives out here, so I definitely will be back at this delish Cantonese restaurant!
Recommended: Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Meats, Stir-Fried Handmade Rice Noodle with Cured Meat, Special Duck Clay Pot, Chinese Cruller, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Steamed Pork Siu Mai, Steamed Shrimp Dumpling, White Rice, Pu-Erh Tea, Pear Juice with Rock Sugar Drink.
James Ren
What a great find for fresh and tasty a la carte dim sum! I personally prefer a la carte dim sum since it’s cooked to order and ends up being fresher than going to a place that does the carts or is already cooked for takeaway. Everything is homemade! I tried some of the shrimp dim sum dishes like har gao, shrimp and chive dumplings, shu mai with pork and shrimp, and shrimp rice rolls. All were tasty and the staff were all great. I will be back soon!
… moreChirata Srichotiyakorn
I love this flavor so much. It suits my taste perfectly, and I’ll definitely come back again.
… moreZahira Mo
I ordered take out online on a Saturday morning and the place was empty. The food was really good and it tasted very authentic. They have only been opened for three months so the dining area is very clean.
I will definitely be coming back.
… moreI will definitely be coming back.