John Dewar

"It's pronounced phuh (and the accent makes it sound like a question--pho?) and bun mee not foe and ban me. It drives me slightly crazy. But then I can't do all seven tones so I shouldn't criticize..."

"They cut the duck properly, and tableside to boot! This could be the best roast duck in LA now, with Duck House defunct."

"Not as expensive as it appears because most of the menu is served family-style. Bring friends and order extra rice (which cools spiciness) & you'll pay about the same per person as in the foodcourt."

"Like Obika a couple doors away, Meizhou Dongpo is a foreign chain restaurant. That's great because the food tastes a lot like what I ate in Beijing at the same chain! Saves a traffic jam trek to SGV."

"I appreciate that this place offers reasonable individual portions at reduced cost (value menu insert) - a breath of fresh air for American homestyle places."

"The best boba I've found in the area so far."