Welcome to Good Shine Kitchen Chinese Food
Welcome to Good Shine Kitchen Chinese Food, a hidden gem nestled in Monterey Park, California. Established in 1985, this family-run restaurant specializes in authentic Taiwanese and Chinese cuisine, offering an extensive menu that highlights fragrant noodles, comforting soups, and savory fried dishes. Diners rave about the perfectly seasoned Checkamein Soupdry and the delectable Salted Fried Oysters, each dish crafted to bring you a taste of home. With a cozy atmosphere and gracious service, this small eatery invites you to experience flavorful meals that evoke cherished culinary memories. Despite its modest interior, Good Shine Kitchen shines brightly in the hearts of its loyal patrons.
- 235 S Garfield Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Hotline: (626) 572-9666
Welcome to Good Shine Kitchen Chinese Food, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Monterey Park, California. This charming, family-owned restaurant has been serving authentic Taiwanese cuisine since 1985, offering a delightful journey through the flavors of Taiwan and China. Located at 235 S Garfield Ave, this quaint eatery invites you to indulge in a culinary experience that feels comforting and familiar.
Step inside Good Shine Kitchen, and you'll find a cozy atmosphere with just a handful of tables, creating an inviting space that radiates warmth and authenticity. With the delightful aroma of fried delicacies and savory noodles wafting through the air, it's easy to see why this spot holds a special place in the hearts of its patrons.
- Signature Dishes:
- Salted Fried Oyster - $17.95: A must-try, these oysters are perfectly breaded and seasoned.
- House Special Dry Noodle - $14.95: A flavorful dish packed with meat and veggies, this noodle selection hits the spot.
- Stinky Tofu - $11.95: Renowned for its acquired taste, this dish surprises many with its crispy texture and delightful flavor once you get past its initial aroma.
- Fried Soy Bean Paste Noodle - $14.95: A comforting noodle option that many diners rave about for its rich taste.
- Customer Experience:
- Monica R. describes the food as "some of the most tasty you'll ever have," highlighting the shrimp's perfect crunch.
- Steve D. likens the experience to authentic Taiwanese street food, emphasizing the deliciousness that Good Shine Kitchen consistently delivers.
Good Shine Kitchen is ideal for late-night cravings, open until 11 PM, and offers a cash-only payment policy, which adds to its authentic charm. The friendly service makes every visit memorable, with customers attesting to the warmth and attentiveness of the staff. Whether you're enjoying a hot bowl of Pork Stomach With Pickled Cabbage Soup or savoring the Salted Pork Intestine, you’ll feel appreciated and well taken care of.
Located in a bustling plaza next to a laundromat, this beloved spot may be easy to miss, but it's worth the hunt. Easy parking is available both in the shared lot and on the street for your convenience.
In a world where food can often feel impersonal, Good Shine Kitchen stands out as a testament to homemade quality and culture. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this establishment is a powerful reminder of why we cherish the dining experience—delicious, comforting food that feels like a warm hug from home.
Visit Good Shine Kitchen Chinese Food for a memorable meal that will leave you craving more. Be prepared to delight your taste buds and enjoy a culinary escape that celebrates the best of Taiwanese and Chinese flavors!

Little hole in the wall with some of the most tasty food you'll ever had. Everything I've tried here is delicious. The shrimp were perfectly breaded, seasoned and crispy. The noodles are full of flavor and packed with meat and veggies. The roasted eggs are great. Not sure what the flavor is, but the sauce they're in is so good. The place is small maybe like 6 tables, but it's comfortable and the food is authentic and gives you home cooked meal feels. The service is great, the woman who works there is always so nice and welcoming.

The food taste very delicious and service was great. This place reminds me of authentic Taiwanese street food. The business hours are Wed-Sat and cash only. Thank you Good Shine for the delicious meal.

Finally had the guts to crossed Stinky Tofu off the weird food bucketlist. It smelled weird but taste was awesome and had a nice texture. The place is hidden away next to a laundromat. It's also open late til 11 pm and has cheap Taiwanese food

Family owned spot! Has been here since 1985. Cash ONLY! Easy parking in lot. Salt shrimp, seafood rice and potstickers were great!

I've known about Good Shine Kitchen for many years, given that it is on my commute to work and I always see it. Unfortunately, it's only open a few days a week, and always in the evenings. I tend to prefer going out to lunch, but one time my wife and I had the opportunity to go out for dinner, so finally we went to Good Shine Kitchen. It's an extremely small hole in the wall restaurant. The server was nice to us, but it is a cash only establishment just so everyone is aware. I saw omelette rice on the menu and I instantly tunnel visioned on that as my dinner. My wife ordered oyster noodles and also a stinky tofu to go. The oyster noodles were slightly spicy but overall good. The omelette rice was solid. It had ketchup, which I expect from omelette rice. The rice was also ketchup rice. However the omelette was well done, and I may have preferred just slightly on the runny side. I think the rice itself could have used just a bit more seasoning. The serving portions are on the smaller side for an SGV restaurant, but that's ok. The food was great overall.

Our options into the evening were dwindling and we ended up trying this place out. The lady working was such a sweetheart. Super friendly & warm demeanour. Really enjoyed our noodle soup and vermicelli dish. Hit the spot, reminded me of stuff my mom used to make. Simple, flavorful & comforting. I'd recommend.

This place is a mom and pop shop, and the lady who serves the tables is very nice. When I was there she asked me what I want to order, and would recommend that she think I should get. She also will make sure that I didn't get too cold by closing the door as the afternoon/evening time got a little cold with the breeze with the door open. The food is like your typical taiwanese food - however the price per item was a bit steep for Taiwanese food. I am not sure if I should be surprised since there is inflation everywhere. The parking lot is shared with other businesses there and may be hard to find parking, but there is also street parking as well that is free. It is a good spot to grab some dine in taiwanese food and also comes with free hot tea or water. Would come back again since its locally in MPK and support small businesses, but probably not often considering its a bit pricy for its portion.

Good shine comes through with their tasty food. Was hungry late at night at found this place was open late. It's in a small plaza near a laundromat and looks questionable from the outside at night. There's a very bright light outside to help illuminate the area for safety which is great. Walking in we hoped to sit down, but there was a small line for orders and a few people sitting down. The hostess was behind the counter yelling out- to go order only while pointing at the clock saying they were getting ready to close. The overhead menu is simple and straightforward. There's a paper menu if you want the full list. While waiting for the order, the hostess gave us hot tea while waiting. So good on this cold night. This is a first review from eating in my car from outside the restaurant- too hungry to drive home and eat. So my wife and I just ate in the car lol. We ordered xiao long bao which was pretty good.. hot juicy pork dumplings that had fairly thicker wrap than din tai fung or mama lu's. But definitely good- should've ordered two :) We ordered the pork rice burger... doesn't sound like the usual, but basically minced pork on rice with tasty sauce. So. So.Good. Didn't expect it to be this good. Honestly above average better than what I typically find at my usual Taiwanese go-to restaurants (Joy, pine and crane) in highland park. Definitely a must order next time. Lastly, but actually firstly... the Salt and pepper shrimp. Never had a batter like this from any other restaurant like this. Fully fried, edible shells and all (served headless... I prefer on for full flavor, but it's all good), but the tiny crispy balls give it a different crunch from a dipped batter. Simply delicious. Costco sized... close to colossal size... Crispy crunchy and flavorful. I only wish we had some spicy dipping sauce to go with it. Thank you Good shine for tasty food and great service.