Kang Kang Food Court
Kang Kang Food Court is a Shanghai-style Chinese cafeteria in Alhambra with sheng jian bao and LA Times 101 Restaurants rankings in 2024 and 2025.
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- Address
- 27 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
- Phone
- (626) 308-3898
- Website
- kangkangfoodcourtca.com
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LA Times 101 Restaurants, No. 98
LA Times ranked Kang Kang Food Court No. 100 in its 2024 101 Restaurants and No. 98 in 2025. That sustained placement gives readers a reason to treat this Alhambra counter as a planned lunch or dinner stop.
Sheng jian bao and counter service
Sheng jian bao, xiao long bao, fried bao, and beef roll anchor the Shanghai-style Chinese cafeteria format. Counter service and quick-bite pacing fit a meal built around specific dishes without a long dining format.
The Minimal Set
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kang Kang Food Court | $ | Alhambra, Shanghai-Style Chinese Cafeteria | |
| Panda Inn | Pasadena, Classic Chinese-American | $$ | |
| Little Hong Kong Cafe | Sawtelle, Cantonese Cafe | $ | |
| Liu’s Cafe Westwood | $$ | Westwood, Taiwanese & Hong Kong Comfort Food | |
| Mason's Dumpling Shop | Highland Park, Chinese Dumplings | $$ | |
| Asakuma Rice | $$ | Beverly Grove, Japanese-Chinese Hybrid with Sushi Bar |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #98
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LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #100
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At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Casual Hangout
- Group Dining
- Open Kitchen
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual cafeteria-style with open seating, styrofoam plates, plastic utensils, and a no-frills, bustling atmosphere.