Located at 235 South Garfield Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, Good Shine Kitchen offers delicious, authentic Chinese cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Known for its friendly service and inviting atmosphere, it’s a perfect spot for family meals and casual dining. Whether you crave classic dim sum, savory noodles, or signature stir-fry dishes, Good Shine Kitchen brings a satisfying taste of China to your table.
Hours
| Friday | 10:30 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 235 S Garfield Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone: (626) 572-9666
Website: https://www.goodshineorder.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search
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Tai bai Jiang (自由人姜太白)
I recently stopped by Good Shine Kitchen Chinese Food to pick up some dumplings and wontons, and I was honestly really impressed with the quality and flavor. You can tell right away that this place focuses on comfort food done the right way, without trying to overcomplicate things.
The dumplings were the highlight for me. The wrappers were thin but sturdy, not overly thick or doughy, and they held together perfectly after cooking. The filling tasted fresh and well-seasoned, with a good balance of meat and texture. They reminded me a lot of homemade dumplings you’d eat with family, especially the kind you freeze and cook whenever you’re craving something warm and satisfying.
The wontons were just as good. The filling was smooth and flavorful, and they cooked evenly without falling apart. Whether you enjoy them in soup or on their own, they’re comforting and simple in the best way. This is the kind of food that feels familiar if you grew up eating Chinese or Taiwanese-style home cooking.
The restaurant itself feels low-key and local, but the food quality is solid and consistent. Portions are generous for the price, and it’s a great spot if you’re looking for authentic-tasting dumplings and wontons without needing a fancy setup.
I’ll definitely be coming back to restock my freezer and try more items from their menu. Highly recommended if you’re in the Monterey Park area and craving real comfort Chinese food.
… moreThe dumplings were the highlight for me. The wrappers were thin but sturdy, not overly thick or doughy, and they held together perfectly after cooking. The filling tasted fresh and well-seasoned, with a good balance of meat and texture. They reminded me a lot of homemade dumplings you’d eat with family, especially the kind you freeze and cook whenever you’re craving something warm and satisfying.
The wontons were just as good. The filling was smooth and flavorful, and they cooked evenly without falling apart. Whether you enjoy them in soup or on their own, they’re comforting and simple in the best way. This is the kind of food that feels familiar if you grew up eating Chinese or Taiwanese-style home cooking.
The restaurant itself feels low-key and local, but the food quality is solid and consistent. Portions are generous for the price, and it’s a great spot if you’re looking for authentic-tasting dumplings and wontons without needing a fancy setup.
I’ll definitely be coming back to restock my freezer and try more items from their menu. Highly recommended if you’re in the Monterey Park area and craving real comfort Chinese food.
Kyle Murray
Their food tastes incredibly true to real Taiwanese flavors, the Stewed Chicken and pork fried rice, are the clear standout. Every bite was delicious and full of rich taste. I will definitely be coming back.
… moreJ Y
My late night meal…so satisfying
This is one those places you need to know what to order to get the best food experience.
Jerry fish cold plate and Mapo Tofu (beef)
Shanghai pan fried buns
Farmer’s fried pork belly
Squid with veggies
Also highly recommend the Oyster tofu soup
… moreThis is one those places you need to know what to order to get the best food experience.
Jerry fish cold plate and Mapo Tofu (beef)
Shanghai pan fried buns
Farmer’s fried pork belly
Squid with veggies
Also highly recommend the Oyster tofu soup
Ellery Queen
This is a Taiwanese restaurant, nothing fancy but old style Taiwanese comfort food. It’s not even a big restaurant, but a small one. Their salt and pepper chicken with basil is top notched as well as stinky tofu. They don’t really have a server but only the owner and yet they provide good service. This restaurant has hand made dumplings which you can buy and bring home to cook. Overall, a good and authentic Taiwanese food.
… moreLISA
Food poisoning. Got this for the next day. Thank goodness I only had like five bites of it but enough to get food poisoning. Also, the couple running the place either don’t or they pretended not to speak any English. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. You’ve been warned.
… moreDemian Choi
Had the pork-mushroom rice lunch special and some fried pork dumplings. It made for a very delicious lunch and tasted like something I would eat in a Chinese home with some fragrant tastes. Would recommend eating here while waiting for the next door laundry!
… moreJennifer Sun
My friend recommended this place and said it was amazing, so we came and ordered the vegetable tofu soup, beef fried rice, fried chicken, and beef and broccoli. We waited for a really long time before the food came out and we were really disappointed by the quality of the food. The beef was really tough, the broccoli tasted weird, and the tofu tasted sour. We both paid around $30 in cash. This is actually the first time I barely tipped bc I was so sad by my experience. I also couldn’t bring myself to take the food back despite normally liking to finish my food that I order. My friend believes they probably changed chefs or something but I will not be back again.
… moreAaron Lo
Came here for a late night weekday dinner, there aren’t many late night options in the area, but I’m glad I found Good Shine! It’s a really hole-in-the-wall spot, hidden away in a small strip mall with only a handful of tables. The interior feels super dated, but you’re definitely not coming here for the decor. Service was super friendly and attentive, felt like your mom or aunt was serving you food. There’s a great variety of Taiwanese dishes here, we got the popcorn chicken and Taiwanese beef noodle soup, both were super tasty and filling. Portions are on the smaller side for the price, but the quality was definitely there. Cash only, so make sure you have it on hand! All in all, a great place for a delicious, quick, no-fuss dinner.
… moreJiyuan ler
The food here is phenomenal. Simple, familiar dishes that reminds you of home. Highly recommend. Don’t miss it! The lady boss told me she’s gonna retire soon!
Cash only! Small place with odd timings. Remember to check!
Parking lot available.
… moreCash only! Small place with odd timings. Remember to check!
Parking lot available.
Roy Huang
The low down: Bad service, good food. Quality varies. Quantity meh.
Intro: Good Shine has been a staple of Monterey Park aka “Little Taipei” for 4+ decades. The restaurant has endured and changed hands multiple times but the flavor hasn’t changed much. Most likely the original owner had good notes.
What happened: Having missed this restaurant since pre-pandemic, I was delighted to see the restaurant still operating. I went to the restaurant hoping to reminisce the good flavor. I ordered 3 dishes (pork fried rice to test the cook’s technique, stir fried pork stomach to see if the cook had the right style of knife technique for the ingredients, and finally thick bonito soup with squid.
The pork fried rice was spot on with great wok chi (a flavor and aroma created when oil is cooked at extreme high temperature to stir fry ingredients). The rice was chewy and not jasmine rice which is the correct Taiwanese style. The stir fried pork stomach used sesame oil and ginger which was great but the owner used precut canned bamboo shoots instead of hand cut, and the stomach pieces were cut too thick but the flavor was overall satisfying when eaten with rice. The thick starchy bonito soup with squid smelled and tested correct however was missing cilantro and basil on top and the squid was post processed with fish paste and then cut into small uneven pieces.
I was thinking this is not bad except for the squid soup and reflected to the female owner that the squid pieces were on the scarce side. She strongly defended her dish saying all squid pieces are of equal amount, and she didn’t cheat me. Thinking she didn’t really see the amount, I wanted show my side of the argument so I took out all the pieces of available squid and put them in a small rice bowl in order to show her it really wasn’t a lot. She proceeded to lecture me about the hardship of keeping business afloat and how she is there to make money not charity. Without asking, took my bowl from my table proceeded to show other tables the amount asking them to pass judgement on whether that was fair, before lecturing me again about price vs quantity. Honestly, a sorry but we’ll try harder next time or well I’m sorry that’s how we present the soup in this restaurant would have suffice. I didn’t pay to have a lecture on restaurant economics for 15+ minutes.
5 stars for surviving pandemic, -1 star for wrong squid soup, that would have been it but, -3 star for owner’s response and attitude towards a customer. Result: 1 star.
… moreIntro: Good Shine has been a staple of Monterey Park aka “Little Taipei” for 4+ decades. The restaurant has endured and changed hands multiple times but the flavor hasn’t changed much. Most likely the original owner had good notes.
What happened: Having missed this restaurant since pre-pandemic, I was delighted to see the restaurant still operating. I went to the restaurant hoping to reminisce the good flavor. I ordered 3 dishes (pork fried rice to test the cook’s technique, stir fried pork stomach to see if the cook had the right style of knife technique for the ingredients, and finally thick bonito soup with squid.
The pork fried rice was spot on with great wok chi (a flavor and aroma created when oil is cooked at extreme high temperature to stir fry ingredients). The rice was chewy and not jasmine rice which is the correct Taiwanese style. The stir fried pork stomach used sesame oil and ginger which was great but the owner used precut canned bamboo shoots instead of hand cut, and the stomach pieces were cut too thick but the flavor was overall satisfying when eaten with rice. The thick starchy bonito soup with squid smelled and tested correct however was missing cilantro and basil on top and the squid was post processed with fish paste and then cut into small uneven pieces.
I was thinking this is not bad except for the squid soup and reflected to the female owner that the squid pieces were on the scarce side. She strongly defended her dish saying all squid pieces are of equal amount, and she didn’t cheat me. Thinking she didn’t really see the amount, I wanted show my side of the argument so I took out all the pieces of available squid and put them in a small rice bowl in order to show her it really wasn’t a lot. She proceeded to lecture me about the hardship of keeping business afloat and how she is there to make money not charity. Without asking, took my bowl from my table proceeded to show other tables the amount asking them to pass judgement on whether that was fair, before lecturing me again about price vs quantity. Honestly, a sorry but we’ll try harder next time or well I’m sorry that’s how we present the soup in this restaurant would have suffice. I didn’t pay to have a lecture on restaurant economics for 15+ minutes.
5 stars for surviving pandemic, -1 star for wrong squid soup, that would have been it but, -3 star for owner’s response and attitude towards a customer. Result: 1 star.