So apparently @JeetKuneBao and @avantbored had already mentioned Shanghainese restaurant Yuan Fen Private Kitchen in Rowland Heights so I thought I’d bring it up in this topic.
It’s a decently appointed hole-in-the-wall family run place. Maybe only 2 people or so running it all. Only tried two things myself, I believe a sliced fish soup with bamboo shoots and pickled vegetables and some kind of tofu with sausage. Both were pretty great! Family has been before and tried more and have said its good so I’m looking forward to going again.
FYI the restaurant location is in a slightly awkward location. The initial signboard has arrows pointing onwards to the actual restaurant. It’s in a pseudo-alley and you have to walk a little further in. Restaurant was empty when I went on a weekday for lunch so not sure how it’s like if it gets busier (though the low number of reviews on Google and Yelp have me suspecting it’s a bit of a hidden gem right now).
As a side note, S&W China Taste is my go-to for Shanghainese in the area.