>Mama’s Kitchen — oh Mama!

>Who doesn’t love dan dan noodles? But not everyone makes it well. One place you can expect to find good dan dan noodles is at this hole-in-the-wall where decor may be lacking, but more than makes up in terms of food. Their cold appetizers are all rather tasty and the noodles and rice dishes are like that your mom or aunt might make — that is, if you have a Chinese mom or aunt! Only drawback is that if you can’t speak Chinese, you’re pretty much screwed.

Mama’s Kitchen, 1718 New Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776. Tel: 626-28-8984