Chinese

101 Noodle Express

Alhambra · $

“The essential order here is the beef roll, which 101 Noodle Express first popularized many years ago (possibly even invented?), and still makes as well as anyone in town.”

88 Club

Beverly Hills

ClosedClosed

“Throw the best parts of Mr. Chow, La Dolce Vita, and P.F. Chang's into a blender and you'd end up with 88 Club, a swanky Chinese spot from the former Nightshade chef.”

888 Seafood

Rosemead

ABC Seafood

Chinatown

“In a white building stamped with curly, italic blue letters that look almost identical to the Three's Company font you'll find ABC Seafood, an extravagant Hong Kong-style restaurant serving dim sum, barbecued meats, and of course, seafood.”

Array 36

San Gabriel

“Clearly Array 36 is the only San Gabriel Valley restaurant in the same league as Bistro Na's, in terms of price and quality.”

Atlantic Seafood

Monterey Park

“This strip mall eatery in Monterey Park is one of the few dim sum places left in L.A. that still use old-school pushcarts to dole out staples like egg tarts, fried turnip cakes and rice noodle rolls.”

Beijing Pie House

Garvey · $

“Xian Bing are giant, savory dumplings (or "pies") filled with different combinations of meat and vegetables, and if that sounds good to you, head to Beijing Pie House.”

Bistro Na's / Bistro 1968

Temple City

“Stay is L.A.'s first cocktail lounge to offer absolutely no booze.”

Boston Lobster Seafood Restaurant

Rosemead

“this small Vietnamese-influenced Chinese restaurant in Rosemead sells some of the most incredible fresh stir-fried lobster with green onion and garlic in town, all on top of a bed of noodles”

Broadway Cuisine

Chinatown

“this old-style newcomer in Chinatown offers a way to return to the lavish Chinese banquet dinners that have delighted Angelenos for decades—lazy Susans and all”

Capital Seafood

“Capital Seafood is one of the last great push cart places in San Gabriel Valley, with the ultimate aim of being authentic (and inexpensive).”

Chef Tian's

Industry

“Whiffs of chili pepper hit you immediately as soon as you step into this casual strip mall spot on the edge of Rowland Heights, and the smell only gets more fragrant throughout the meal.”

Chef Tony Dim Sum

Arcadia

“In Arcadia, eponymous chef Tony He is crafting gourmet dim sum of the highest order.”

Chong Qing Special Noodles

San Gabriel

“Thick threads of noodles are paired with bok choy, ground pork, and a fried egg, while the broth has the signature tingly heat of Sichuan cuisine and a puckery flavor from pickled veggies that settle to the bottom of the bowl.”

Chun La Hao Chongqing Hot Pot

Temple City

“The first thing that'll catch your eye about this Temple City spot is its design.”

Dai Ho

Temple City

“The spicy, complex beef noodle soup is one of the best versions in Los Angeles”

Dan Modern Chinese

Sawtelle

“The star on Dan's small menu is the dan mein—the thick, homemade noodles have a nice chewy bite to them and get stir-fried with your choice of protein in a sweet garlic sauce, which we think goes best with the tender short ribs.”

Delicious Food Corner

Monterey Park

“The first thing I notice whenever I step into Delicious Food Corner is the noise — the punchy, animated elocutions of Cantonese as spoken by a room full of Hong Kong natives.”

Din Tai Fung

Century City · $$

“If Westfield Century City were a high school, Din Tai Fung would be the starting quarterback— revered and undefeated.”

Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine

Alhambra

“At Dolan's, servers wear shirts that have 'Google 'Uyghurs'' emblazoned in white letters across the front.”

Dong Ting Noodle

Sawtelle

“Dong Ting Noodle on Sawtelle is so clean and polished that you might feel guilty spilling chili oil on your shiny table.”

Eat Joy Food

San Gabriel

“Unless you already live in the San Gabriel Valley, Rowland Heights is a long way from most of Los Angeles, but this Taiwanese restaurant is worth the trek for dainty, flavorful preparations of classic dishes.”

Elite Restaurant

Monterey Park

“The San Gabriel Valley's endless stock of dim sum restaurants can be overwhelming, but Elite is one of the best and most consistent you'll find.”

Empress Pavilion

Chinatown

“Some of the ladies pushing the carts have worked here since the beginning”

Firstborn

Chinatown

“Their nods to Chinese cuisine on the menu are rarely literal, and the best dishes treat tradition as a loose starting point: chilled mapo tofu as a base for smoky steak tartare, cumin lamb as a thick saddle cut in sichuan peppercorn jus, and savory egg custard bulked up with soft bay scallops.”

Fortune No.1

Monterey Park · $

“The restaurant known for fluffy steamed buns also has great xiao long bao.”

Good Alley

Rosemead · $$

“With a "teapresso" machine cranking out delicious tea-based drinks and well-executed regional mash-ups, this sleek Rosemead noodle and dumpling specialist is already drawing long lines, particularly on the weekends.”

HK Cafe

San Gabriel

HK Macau Bistro

San Gabriel

“HK Macau Bistro draws design and culinary inspiration from neighboring Macau with mahjong-lined tables and regional specialties like curry beef stew, char siu rice bowl and a mouthwatering pork chop pineapple bun sandwich.”

Hai Di Lao

Arcadia

“This hot pot place in the Westfield is an import from China, where they're known for their individual (rather than shared) hot pots, and the fact that you can get a neck massage while you wait for your table.”

Harlam

San Gabriel

Henry's Cuisine

Alhambra

“Deep Fried Salted Pig Feet ($14.50), features rosy meat that's carved from (and served with) the bone. Each order comes topped with crispy tiles of pig skin and served with a dish of gingery sweet chile sauce that's designed for dipping.”

Hong Kong Dim Sum House

San Gabriel

“This charming family-run strip mall spot in San Gabriel isn't much larger than your average hair salon, but in terms of price-to-quality ratio its near unbeatable in the SGV.”

Huge Tree Pastry

Monterey Park

“This no-frills, budget-friendly strip mall joint isn't your only Taiwanese breakfast options in the San Gabriel Valley, but it's one of the most affordable, long-running eateries in the area.”

Hui Tou Xiang Noodles House

San Gabriel · $$

“Their namesake hui tou dumplings are the highlight - the rectangular, pan-fried dumplings are juicy and delicious, and not something you see at most places.”

Hunan Chili King

San Gabriel

“Known to be the spiciest culinary region of China, Hunan cuisine is on a spice chart of its own and any of the 170 plus items at San Gabriel's Hunan Chilli King is not to be taken lightly.”

Hunan Mao

Rosemead

“Their version of Mao's Braised Pork, pork belly with soy sauces, rice wine, ginger, garlic and spices, is a standout.”

JTYH Restaurant

“He swore by their knife-cut noodles with lamb.”

Ji Rong Peking Duck

San Gabriel

“The main event is a show-stopping mini-mountain of meat surrounded by glistening strips of crisp skin.”

Joy on York

Highland Park

“this sleekly designed, community-focused Taiwanese spot draws sizable lines for some of the best fast-casual food in Highland Park”

Kang Kang Food Court

Alhambra · $

“In reality, this tiny Alhambra spot is much more of a cafeteria-style restaurant than an actual food court, but those details are irrelevant when the food is this good.”

Keung Kee BBQ

San Gabriel

Kim Chuy

Chinatown

“Open since 1982, Kim Chuy is a Chinatown staple and one of the best places in Los Angeles to find Chiu Chow-style noodle soups.”

Lan Noodle

Arcadia

“Lan Noodle greets you with a show. Traditional Mandarin songs pour from the speakers, clangs of stock pots fill the dining room, and a chef calmly swinging strands of dough stands behind a kitchen window.”

Lao Xi Noodle House

Arcadia

“This Northern Chinese restaurant, located in a strip mall next to an old par-three golf course, serves some of the most unique (and tasty) noodle dishes in the SGV.”

Little Fatty

“Grab a seat at Mar Vista's friendly neighborhood bar, where inventive cocktails and Taiwanese comfort food converge.”

Liu's Cafe

Koreatown

“It's all hits and no misses at Liu's Cafe, a Chinese American daytime spot in Koreatown, where Angelenos happily line up for delicious rice bowls and breakfast sandwiches.”

Long Xing Ji Juicy Dumpling

Baldwin Park · $$

“Wang Xing Ji is the champion for tang bao, massive soup-filled dumpling from China's coastal Jiangsu province.”

Lunasia Dim Sum House

Alhambra · $$

“There are a few reasons why Lunasia is my favorite dim sum restaurant in Los Angeles.”

Luscious Dumplings

Beverly Hills

“It's hard to order poorly at this delightful retreat.”

Luyixian

Alhambra

“The dark, cloudy broth is rich and spicy, and thin, chewy noodles soak up the intense flavors as you eat.”

MIAN

San Gabriel

“The Chongqing-style noodles they serve here are fantastic and chewy, with a spiciness that creeps up on you.”

Mama Lu's Dumpling House

chinatown · $$

“The northern Chinese food served up at Mama's Lu is some of the best around and the prices, well, they make me feel like I'm cheating someone.”

Meizhou Dongpo

Arcadia

“In a very Century City turn of events, one of the best places to eat in this particularly soulless part of Los Angeles is a restaurant in the mall.”

Men & Beasts | Modern Chinese Restaurant & Tea Lounge - Los Angeles, CA

Echo Park

Closed11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

“This (mostly) plant-based Chinese restaurant in Echo Park serves modern takes on dim sum and traditional tea ceremony in the old Cosa Buona space.”

Mien Nghia

Rosemead

“The most popular Chiu Chow breakfast dish is 'chai tao kway,' which is stir-fried radish cake with egg and preserved daikon that is dipped with vinegar.”

Mott St.

Chinatown

NBC Seafood Restaurant

Monterey Park · $$

“This San Gabriel Valley push-cart dim sum restaurant is an ode to Chinese banquet style dining, with golden pillars, plush chairs and essential dim sum carts stacked high with steaming plates of deliciousness.”

New Duong Son BBQ

San Gabriel

Newport Seafood

San Gabriel

“their famous house special lobster: a four-plus pound behemoth that's wok-fried and drenched in a rich, buttery sauce with scallions, jalapeños, and ginger”

Northern Cafe

university park · $$

“Whether they're stuffed with juicy pork and crab or shrimp, egg, and chive, these are some of the better tasting dumplings you'll find on the Westside.”

Ocean Star

Monterey Park

P.P. Pop

“The menu is packed with fantastic Taiwanese snacks, like popcorn chicken, meat-laden beef rolls, and a spicy braised noodle soup we haven't stopped thinking about since eating.”

Paul's Kitchen

Downtown

“It's hard to envision another place where you can dig into a plate of tomato chow fun while admiring the impressive collection of Dodger memorabilia that lines the counter wall.”

Pearl River Deli

Chinatown

Phoenix Inn

Chinatown

“This venerated L.A. institution's original Chinatown location dates back to 1965, although you can now find 12 other sleeker outposts specializing in fast-casual meals and dessert scattered across the San Gabriel Valley.”

Prince Dumpling

Rosemead

“The soup dumplings at this causal Chinese spot aren't quite as good as DTF (mostly because they could use more soup,) but you'll find a satisfactory garlic cucumber salad, juicy pan-fried pork wontons with a lacy skirt, and spicy pork and shrimp wontons that sneakily light up your mouth the more you eat them.”

Qing Dao Bread Food

Monterey Park · $

“Even though we were clueless as to what 'bread food' meant, in our heart of hearts we knew that we'd love it because 'bread' and 'food' are two things we adore.”

Rasarumah

Westlake

Closed5:00 – 9:00 PM

“It's impossible to deny the culinary creativity at Historic Filipinotown's Rasarumah.”

Red 99 Grill Bistro

Temple City

“Red 99 specializes in Shanghainese cuisine but executes Sichuan, Cantonese and even Hunan-style dishes with surprising speed and technical finesse.”

Ruby's BBQ

San Gabriel

Sam Woo BBQ

Chinatown

“Sam Woo means three harmonies -- referring to the unity of heaven, earth, and man. It's an ancient auspicious saying that has, for more than three decades, brought luck and expansion upon the family business.”

Savoy Kitchen

Alhambra

Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant

Rosemead · $$

“After all these years, Sea Harbour in Rosemead is still a crowd favorite; the sprawling dining room has been offering made-to-order dim sum of the highest order since 2002.”

Shaanxi Garden

San Gabriel

“What really comes to mind, however, is the kind of stultifying, nose-dripping heat that could bulldoze through the most trenchant of winter colds.”

Shancheng Lameizi

Monterey Park

“Their spicy beef broth is oily but balanced, with an extra emphasis on the "ma" part of mala (your mouth will be number than after a dental visit).”

Shanghai Dumpling House

San Gabriel · $$

“If you want a xiao long bao soup dumpling loaded with so much broth that it droops to the brink of explosion, then Shanghai Dumpling House may be your best bet.”

Sichuan Impression

Alhambra

“Spice fiends flock to Sichuan Impression on either side of the city, probably because its founders—Chengdu natives Lynn Liu and Kelly Xiao—serve a jaw-dropping selection of Sichuan dishes that'll keep you slurping up hot-and-numbing wontons, noodles, salads and entrées no matter how spicy it gets.”

Southern Mini Town

San Gabriel

“Regional staples like soy-braised eel (made here with leeks), pan-fried rice cakes and red braised pork belly are classically prepared with minimal grease”

Szechuan Spicy Bay

Rosemead

Tam's Noodle House

San Gabriel

“We love the soft, salty-sweet steamed rice noodles with shrimp and leeks, and on chilly mornings you'll find us slurping pork congee or wonton mein in the corner with a strong HK milk tea working on the NYT mini crossword.”

Tasty Noodle House

Beverly Grove

“The XLB at this tiny shop admittingly aren't as good as the ones at DTF, but stick to its strengths—flaky scallion pancakes, poached fish submerged in chili oil, and the Shanghai grilled beef buns with better char marks than most steaks—and you'll have a great meal.”

Woon

Historic Filipinotown

“Woon Kitchen, a very good, family-run Chinese restaurant in Historic Filipinotown that we've quickly added to our starting line-up of useful LA restaurants.”

Xiang La Hui

Rosemead

“We like to think of this as where to go when you've taken everyone you know to those other places and want something a little different: Sichuan classics where ma outranks la on the hierarchy of needs.”

Xiao Long Kan

Alhambra

“Xiao Long Kan serves 'Chinese fondue,' but this imported chain restaurant is miles more interesting than The Melting Pot.”

Yang Chow

Chinatown

“The main attractions are the namesake fried rice and the slippery shrimp—crispy morsels of tangy, peppery crustacean so good that the staff wears shirts telling you to order them.”

Yang's Kitchen

Alhambra

“Yang's Kitchen has turned into the new-school Chinese evening destination I've been searching high and low for.”

Yuan's Hot Pot

Rosemead

“Yuan's is a Sichuan hot pot restaurant in Rosemead with more bells and whistles than a fully loaded sports car.”

ixlb Dimsum Eats

Hollywood

“ixlb Dim Sum makes all of its menu items from scratch on a daily basis, with each dish cooked to order, in a sleekly designed fast-casual setting.”