New Moon Restaurant

(818) 249-4393

2138 Verdugo Blvd
Montrose, CA 91020 34.2048 -118.2243

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Neighborhood: Montrose Verdugo City

NEWMOONRESTAURANTS.COM

Years in business

Established in 2005

Last updated 6.08.11

Category:

Restaurants

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Dim Sum, Chinese

What People Are Saying About New Moon Restaurant

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Casual Chinese restaurant serves traditional and modern dishes and offers an extensive beer and wine list.

ambiance
76.66999816894531% positive
  1. The buffet service for our reception was beautiful and we had room to put up a display of pictures for the guests to view.
  2. New Moon is one of the very few Chinese Restaurant that I would recommend to my friends, the food taste great, the atmosphere is very nice a.
  3. The decor and distribution of the restaurant are nice.
  4. The location is nice and clean, but the food lacks originality and degrees of taste.
  5. The ambience is perfect for a weekend family meal.
  6. take out or dine in, you'll enjoy the lovely hostesses in chinese shirts and the nice dim evening atmosphere.
  7. It's a glorified Panda Express with slow service, and higher prices to pay for the decor.
  8. New Moon is the only place in Montrose where I can get good quality food in a nice ambience (other places in La Canada-La Crescenta even favourite with locals are mediocre at most).
  9. If you thought New Moon couldn't get any better, the Montrose location recently opened a full bar and patio seating.
  10. have been to the Montrose location on a number of occasions, and have only had delicious food each time.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. they have a great chocolate dipped fortune cookie I can't see the place staying open that long!
  2. best yet, they have a nice variety of wines and western desserts which are unusual for a chinese restaurant.
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. The New Moon in Montrose is pretty, with a really nice outside seating area and bar.
  2. If you thought New Moon couldn't get any better, the Montrose location recently opened a full bar and patio seating.
  3. Too expensive for Asian food, drinks are pricey too.
  4. Would prefer to have a more extensive bar but it's a small price to pay for everything else.
  5. best yet, they have a nice variety of wines and western desserts which are unusual for a chinese restaurant.
  6. tend to judge restaurants based on their iced tea, and New Moon's is excellent.
food quality
83.99999618530273% positive
  1. I'd say their chloe shrimp is really very good!
  2. They all thought the prices were reasonable, food was great and the service was good.
  3. Terrific food with huge portions
  4. Unfortunately, I'm forced to go there because there aren't any other decent quality food places around there.
  5. Good/healthier food at reasonable price
  6. The Shelby's chicken and the pork chow mein are two personal favorites, I also love the fact that you can order half portions, so no more do I deliberate over which of my favorites to choose, I can have both with some left over for luch tomorrow:-) My onl
  7. If you are like me and your primary reason for going out to dinner is to eat a good meal rather than a sociological study of a culture, then try the New Moon.
  8. would have given New Moon a 1 star rating, but i have to admit, at times the food is pretty damn good.
  9. It was served hot, fresh and the recipe was unique.
  10. have been to the Montrose location on a number of occasions, and have only had delicious food each time.
  11. New Moon is the only place in Montrose where I can get good quality food in a nice ambience (other places in La Canada-La Crescenta even favourite with locals are mediocre at most).
  12. The mongolian beef does lack a little flavor but in general everything else was great especially Chloe's shrimp.
  13. This food would not be considered good, quality food under any circumstances but certainly not considering the price range.
  14. He was very helpful in guiding us to dishes that many people would like.
  15. customer service is triple A. We ordered the Shelby beef and chicken, and also the Kung Pao shrimp --- delicious!
  16. Although if you really, really like Americanized Chinese food, you may not like this place.
  17. Each dish is delicious and a wonderful take on Chinese classics.
  18. Noodle entrees are delicious.
  19. The location is nice and clean, but the food lacks originality and degrees of taste.
  20. The waitstaff are friendly, the food is good and the portions means there's always.
  21. flavor profiles are interesting, food is fresh, seasoned well, no MSG, no overcooked vegetables.
  22. the chloe shrimp is really good, but not that exactly slippery shrimp that i think it wants to be.
  23. Very well prepared dishes with clean, crisp, and distinct flavors.
  24. They also have a patio, with heaters, where you can enjoy your meal.
  25. They also serve variety of tasty vegetarian entrees, never overdone.
  26. The other rreview is stupid and i think he must not have a sense of taste or was expecting mexican food.
  27. Best yet, they know how to cook something tasty without a ton of grease - something I often find at "authentic" places.
  28. Consistently good food & fast service
  29. Their soups cost about $5 a cup or $10 a big bowl, entrees go from $10 to $15.
  30. The spicy, crispy orange beef is TO DIE FOR, and Chole's Shrimp is YUM YUM YUM.
  31. When they first opened, the food was great.
  32. Although NM is not as unique as Yujean Kang's in Pasadena, overall, it's quite delicious.
  33. Too expensive for Asian food, drinks are pricey too.
  34. The food is wonderful!
  35. Many of our guests commented on the great food and service and said they would like to return on their own for a meal.
  36. On my first visit, I tried the orange peel chicken which was unimpressive (far too much breading, and the whole thing was somewhat tasteless).
  37. Since moving to the U.S from the U.K 5 years ago I have been on a personal quest to find good chinese food here on the west coast, my search stopped at the New Moon!
  38. The ambience is perfect for a weekend family meal.
  39. The sweet and spicy beef was great.
  40. New Moon is one of the very few Chinese Restaurant that I would recommend to my friends, the food taste great, the atmosphere is very nice a.
  41. friend had recommended the place but we found out that the food and service revolting.
  42. Service is friendly and the food is the best chinese food in LA.
  43. Decent food but just too much for the area.
  44. The mongolian beef was absolutely the worst I had ever had.
  45. would recommend their soups: winter melon, chicken, vegetable - all are great.
  46. If you don't eat ethnic food very often you might like the food at New Moon but if you really want to eat authentic Chinese food I suggest you go to A&W (amazing Chinese food!)
  47. Great Service with great food
  48. food is delicious with lots of selections on the menu.
  49. great food, great service
  50. love the chloe's shrimp~ mmmmm.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. best yet, they have a nice variety of wines and western desserts which are unusual for a chinese restaurant.
  2. Great choices, Great customer service, Delicious!
  3. Would prefer to have a more extensive bar but it's a small price to pay for everything else.
  4. They also serve variety of tasty vegetarian entrees, never overdone.
  5. food is delicious with lots of selections on the menu.
  6. P.F. Changs and "Chors" five dollar combo plate, are completely uncompairable to New Moon's extensive menu.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. best yet, they have a nice variety of wines and western desserts which are unusual for a chinese restaurant.
  2. What a great place to go.
  3. they have a great chocolate dipped fortune cookie I can't see the place staying open that long!
  4. This is a great little restaurant in super-cute Montrose.
  5. Decided to take my family there after hearing that it was a really nice restaurant.
  6. If you live in the area, this would be a great dinner place, casual and stylish at the same time.
  7. It's a good place to go.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Many of our guests commented on the great food and service and said they would like to return on their own for a meal.
service
75.44000148773193% positive
  1. First of all the service was horrible!
  2. great food, great service
  3. don't know too many people that can say they love where they work, and that they think their bosses are two of the most outstanding people out there.
  4. Nice people and friendly staff.
  5. customer service is triple A. We ordered the Shelby beef and chicken, and also the Kung Pao shrimp --- delicious!
  6. friend had recommended the place but we found out that the food and service revolting.
  7. Excellent service and very friendly people!
  8. Many of our guests commented on the great food and service and said they would like to return on their own for a meal.
  9. It's a glorified Panda Express with slow service, and higher prices to pay for the decor.
  10. Great choices, Great customer service, Delicious!
  11. Consistently good food & fast service
  12. They all thought the prices were reasonable, food was great and the service was good.
  13. The buffet service for our reception was beautiful and we had room to put up a display of pictures for the guests to view.
  14. The waiters and hosts aren't very friendly.
  15. The waitstaff are friendly, the food is good and the portions means there's always.
  16. However, The service is HORRIBLE!
  17. He was very helpful in guiding us to dishes that many people would like.
  18. Our waitress, Luan, was professional, friendly and despite being very busy, took the time to explain things thoroughly.
  19. Service is friendly and the food is the best chinese food in LA.
value
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. Good/healthier food at reasonable price
  2. Big portions for great price.
  3. The waitstaff are friendly, the food is good and the portions means there's always.
  4. Terrific food with huge portions
  5. The Shelby's chicken and the pork chow mein are two personal favorites, I also love the fact that you can order half portions, so no more do I deliberate over which of my favorites to choose, I can have both with some left over for luch tomorrow:-) My onl
  6. This food would not be considered good, quality food under any circumstances but certainly not considering the price range.
  7. No, New Moon is not pricey at all.
  8. Too expensive for Asian food, drinks are pricey too.
  9. doubt the huge crowds that line the emtrance every night would agree, either.
  10. It's a glorified Panda Express with slow service, and higher prices to pay for the decor.
  11. P.F. Changs and "Chors" five dollar combo plate, are completely uncompairable to New Moon's extensive menu.
  12. know a Japanese restaurant where you have to have a budget of $75 per head - that is pricey!
  13. Would prefer to have a more extensive bar but it's a small price to pay for everything else.
  14. They all thought the prices were reasonable, food was great and the service was good.
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. they have a great chocolate dipped fortune cookie I can't see the place staying open that long!
  2. It's a glorified Panda Express with slow service, and higher prices to pay for the decor.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/22/11

AMAZING FOOD

by Val32

Honestly I have to say i love this place! I am so happy 3 years ago i had a temporary job at a halloween store close by and i found this place. Everything is so tasty and im sure everyone feels the same way. Service is good the employees are freindly its a wonderful place to go have dinner at.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/17/10

Delivery Fiasco!

by DrBev

After waiting over an hour at home for our food delivery, I called the restaurant and was told our food was delivered to 'our daughter' ! This was a surprise since our daughter was not home! Seems not only our food was delivered miles to another house but our credit card receipt was signed by someone at the house! This action compromises the card. After calling the police and the credit card company, New Moon did not offer compensation for our trouble. I was asked 'Do you want your food" --what and wait another hour to eat? This is very sad for we used to frequent this place---I guess one should dine in only!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/21/09

Consistently good food & fast service

by CharlesR55

We eat here often. Just had a quick bite at New Moon last night. They seated us quickly, the order was taken promptly, and the food was out in 10 minutes! It was prepared as we requested, and was quite good.

New Moon is consistent, No surprises. It's much better quality than your average Chinese restaurant... flavor profiles are interesting, food is fresh, seasoned well, no MSG, no overcooked vegetables. Although NM is not as unique as Yujean Kang's in Pasadena, overall, it's quite delicious.

  • Pros: reliable, very good Chinese food
  • Cons: n/a
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/14/08

Great Chinese Restaurant!!!

by maddytc

The New Moon in Montrose is pretty, with a really nice outside seating area and bar. The food is wonderful!

  • Pros: Food, prices, parking
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/10/08

Disappointing

by ncpmd

Decided to take my family there after hearing that it was a really nice restaurant. It was verry disappointing. First of all the service was horrible! The waiters and hosts aren't very friendly. In the middle of eating some bus boy comes up to our table and picks up one of our dishes, mumbles to himself, sets it back down then walks away!...And now for the food. The food was for the most part bland, very, very, very americanized! Chinese food isn't even my favorite kind of food, in fact its far from it, and I've had Chinese food ten times better than that! If you don't eat ethnic food very often you might like the food at New Moon but if you really want to eat authentic Chinese food I suggest you go to A&W (amazing Chinese food!). Even, as someone else suggested, Panda Express is better than New Moon!

  • Pros: restaurant looks nice
  • Cons: service, food

The Details on New Moon Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great quality food
  • great place
  • great buffet service
  • authentic chinese food
  • mediocre food
  • revolting service
  • like many people
  • big half portions
  • yum kung pao shrimp
  • reasonable price
  • really nice little restaurant
  • not pricey new moon
  • full bar
  • really good chloe shrimp
  • enjoy meal
  • delicious noodle entrees
  • nice location
  • nice ambience
  • professional luan
  • great orange beef
  • somewhat tasteless much breading
  • not like pf chang
  • not very friendly hosts
  • fresh overcooked vegetables
  • friendly staff
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