Rowland Heights Night Market — Review by RainaisCrazy
Rowland Heights, United States — Chinese street food
The reviewer explores the Rowland Heights Night Market, a new and spacious venue offering authentic Chinese street food. They sample various dishes including giant beef skewers, chicken cartilage, stinky tofu, and crispy tofu, expressing enthusiasm for the market's diverse offerings and authentic atmosphere.
What was great: Giant beef skewers, chicken stew, popcorn chicken, variety of Chinese desserts, chenzu noodles, stinky tofu, crispy tofu with well-matched sauce, diverse food vendors and drinks
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The night market offers an impressive array of authentic Chinese street food. The reviewer was particularly impressed by the giant beef skewers, which are priced at $20 each and truly live up to their size. They also sampled chicken stew and popcorn chicken options that caught their attention. Among the standout items were the various tofu preparations - the stinky tofu and crispy tofu particularly impressed the reviewer. The crispy tofu featured a sauce that matched well with the fried texture, and the reviewer appreciated that it didn't have an overpowering smell when bitten into. Chenzu noodles were available, offering another layer of authenticity to the market's offerings. The market also features an extensive selection of Chinese desserts and a variety of drinks including matcha and specialty beverages with dramatic presentations.
The Experience
The Royal High Night Market is described as fairly new and genuinely large in size, with multiple vendor stalls spread throughout the area. The atmosphere is lively and casual, typical of a traditional night market experience. The reviewer encountered friends while exploring, adding a social element to the visit. The diverse vendor stations create an engaging, walkthrough experience where visitors can sample from different booths.
Value & Pricing
The giant beef skewers are priced at $20 each, which appears to be a premium item given their size. Most other items at the market appear to be reasonably priced street food typical of night markets.
Notable Moments
Oh my god. First though, look at the size of those skewers. Oh my god. I want one of those skewers.
I smell the stinky tofu. There's also ice cream here.
Sauce really matches it well. I like it.
The Verdict
Rowland Heights Night Market is highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic Chinese street food in a traditional market setting. The variety of vendors, large selection of dishes from skewers to noodles to desserts, and overall authentic atmosphere make it an excellent destination for food lovers looking for a diverse culinary experience in one location.