Happy Together

9920 Valley Blvd 1st floor, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
$$$ Restaurant
(75 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to Happy Together, a delightful gem nestled in El Monte, CA, where the art of Cantonese cuisine shines brightly! Located at 9920 Valley Blvd, 1st floor, this restaurant invites you into a vibrant atmosphere filled with the enticing aromas and lively chatter typical of a bustling dim sum house.

Happy Together specializes in authentic Cantonese dishes, primarily focusing on dim sum, a beloved culinary tradition that is all about sharing and indulging in a variety of small plates. The menu is a testament to the elegant balance of flavors and textures that define this cuisine. Vegetarian options such as Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (US$11.97) and Sautéed String Beans with Pork (US$11.97) offer a refreshing variety, while the Chef's Special Beef Vermicelli Pot in XO Sauce (US$24.07) guarantees a decadent dining experience. Highly recommended also is their juicy Coconut Chicken, a dish that will have you savoring every bite. Expect to be delighted by well-executed classics like the Three Cup Pork Liver and mouthwatering Spicy Flavorful Spare Ribs, each priced at around US$25.17.

The ambience at Happy Together complements its exceptional food. The lively energy of patrons chatting, plates clinking, and the enticing sizzle of dishes in the kitchen creates an inviting backdrop for a memorable meal. This restaurant is particularly popular, so consider arriving early or be prepared to embrace a brief wait—reviews mention that it could extend up to an hour during peak times. But trust us, you’ll want to make that effort!

Customer experiences provide glowing insight into the restaurant's appeal. Jiyu Qian recommends arriving before opening to score a table, while Jacky M praises the overall quality of dishes, from the dim sum to the standout coconut chicken. As Henry Ting notes, while it may be a bit pricey, the quality makes it worthwhile. Richard Fung highlights the freshness of the dim sum, particularly the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves, making it a must-try.

Overall, whether you're a dim sum aficionado or a newcomer to this culinary delight, Happy Together promises a dining experience bursting with authentic flavor and cultural charm. So gather your friends and family, and indulge in a feast that celebrates togetherness and the joyous spirit of dining!

For inquiries, you can reach Happy Together at +1 626-434-1788. Come hungry and leave happy!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

,

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

75 Reviews
Jiyu Qian

11 Sep 2025

Arrive before the restaurant opens to secure spot. Otherwise you might need to wait for 1hr+. Legit dim sum and cantonese place. Great price for the quality.

Jacky M

04 Sep 2025

This dim sum restaurant is one of the better ones I’ve been to. We ordered several plates, and everything we tried ranged from decent to very good—there wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy. You absolutely have to try the coconut chicken—it’s incredibly juicy and packed with flavor. If there’s one area for improvement, it would be the service. The restaurant gets very busy, so be prepared to wait for a table and don’t hesitate to walk up to a waiter if you need assistance. The hustle and bustle are understandable, though—it’s busy for a reason! I’d definitely come back and recommend this spot to others.

Henry Ting

26 Jul 2025

A new, very good Dim Sum place, located inside the Holiday Inn motel. Pricey $$ but good quality. My favs were the chashu pork, cheun-fan (steamed rice rolls) with shrimp or chashu, spicy shrimp & pork wontons and the baked chashu buns. A special mention about their roasted chicken. They ask if they want it whole or pre-cut. We chose the whole chicken. Because it's an IG-worthy dish. But that's it. It was good, but not great (a little dry.) Everything was non-extraordinary. Nothing bad. Everything was prepared the way it should be - which is very good. The cold cucumbers appetizer dish was good, but the Szechuan peppercorns(?) made my tongue go numb. It took a while for my taste buds to wake up again and fully enjoy the rest of the dishes. It was tasty and different than DTF's. Our friends called ahead and put our group on the waiting list. At 130pm we still had to wait 35-40 minutes for a table for 8. The wait time for smaller groups was much better (10 min.)

bobo fung

10 Jul 2025

Pretty good food being under new management. The restaurant is inside Holiday Inn. Dinner entrees were above average, dim sum items were mostly up to par except the egg tarts. The egg tarts were far from the HK style, the egg custard was way too overcooked and colored. The crust was poorly formed. I couldn’t bring myself to consume them. The promotions on the chicken (BOGO soy sauce or plain chicken ) and 10% off weekday dim sum were good. The dim sum selections were limited but reasonably priced. Worth to give it a try. My favorite is the gold sand scallops, great flavor and value. The servers were friendly and efficient.

Richard Fung

07 Jun 2025

Quick Summary Really solid dim sum spot. The food is freshly and well made. Service was pretty good for dim sum standards. Parking is a hit or miss since the restaurant uses parking in the Holiday Inn Express. Pretty good prices as well. Food- 5 stars Pretty good quality and fresh dim sum at pretty good prices. Some of the best sticky rice lotus leaf wraps and baked buns around the area here. Everything is really solid and fresh, and their unique speciality is their coconut crispy chicken which is pretty attractive if you get the full chicken. You get close to the quality of a Lunasia at a much lower price Service- 5 stars Similar to most dim sum restaurants, you do have to flag the wait staff if you need something. Otherwise, the servers were pretty attentive on clearing out plates and getting orders out efficiently Ambiance It's not as tightly packed as other dim sum restaurants. There's plenty of waiting area since it's attached to the Holiday Inn Express. It just can be a wait during weekends and there's not much to look around if you're waiting, since it's not attached to a larger strip mall Bottom Line Really good dim sum at great prices. Just make sure you go early or late during the weekends to avoid the wait times

C W

30 May 2025

First time eating here, and I want to fly back to LA just so I can eat here again. It is in a hotel, which was also quite nice. It is as good as it gets. The service is quite fast, although you may have to call them over to you (this was quite normal when we went to Hong Kong as well). The next time we are going to be in this area of California, we plan on staying at this hotel and dining here again. Make sure you go early as they tend to get filled up quickly. We arrived about an hour after opening, and they were full not long after.

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