The city’s diverse culinary scene is reason enough to visit Los Angeles. From a trendy Hollywood clubstaurant to a low-key street food favorite in Puente Hills, you’re never far from a great Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles.
Head to Beverly Hills for a pioneering chef’s swanky Chinese institution. Visit a late-night favorite in Puente Hills for Chinese street food favorites combined with top-notch Cajun seafood. Don’t miss out on Chinese classics made with fresh Cali ingredients in West Hollywood and Brentwood.
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For Asian-forward small plates and cocktails — visit TAO Asian Bistro, one of the best Asian restaurants in Los Angeles (Hollywood)
Caviar-topped dumplings, a 16-foot Quan Yin statue, and playful cocktails—trendy clubstaurant TAO Asian Bistro has it all. The glam, two-level space complete with an outdoor patio and bar is a go-to spot for bachelorette parties and large group celebrations. Expect an extensive, Asian-forward menu featuring top-notch sushi, traditional dim sum, and playful cocktails like a house take on the cosmopolitan.
For Asian dishes at a swanky West Hollywood landmark — head to Formosa Cafe (West Hollywood)
With red leather booths, hanging lanterns, and walls decked with Hollywood memorabilia, Formosa Cafe is one of the city’s oldest—and best—bars. Grab a table in the vintage railroad car for a feast of classic Taiwanese dishes like kung pao chicken, veggie bao buns, sticky short rib sesame noodles, and more. The cocktails are as playful as the throwback space—try the green tea martini or the classic Singapore sling.
For a full-on Manchurian feast in an opulent dining room – check out Bistro Na’s, a traditional Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles (San Gabriel)
Don’t be fooled by the nondescript strip mall location–inside, Bistro Na’s is all about opulence and fine dining. The menu features elegant, royal Manchu-inspired dishes—think stir-fried Angus beef with garlic, Peking duck, and scallion pancakes. Enjoy them all in stylish space, complete with carved wooden panels, traditional Chinese lamps, and jade accents worthy of any special occasion or date night.
For world-renowned Chinese food in the heart of LA — visit Mr. Chow, a well-known Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles (Beverly Hills)
One of the best restaurants in Beverly Hills, pioneering LA destination Mr. Chow has earned the 5-star Diamond Award for its top-tier Chinese cuisine and exceptional hospitality. Expect standout dishes like Beijing duck along with Chinese staples like noodles and satays served by smartly dressed servers in an elegant black-and-white dining room. Family-style sides and creative cocktails like a lychee martini make this an ideal spot for large groups and special occasions.
For Mandarin and Szechuan dishes with a contemporary twist — head to Panda Inn (Glendale and La Palma)
With locations in both Glendale and La Palma, Panda Inn is where you go for traditional Mandarin and Szechuan dishes with a contemporary twist. Bring a crew to feast on signature dishes like honey walnut shrimp, five-spice beef short ribs, and the namesake Panda beef. Enjoy them in stylish spaces with natural wooden accents and traditional textiles. If you’re drinking, try one of the excellent sakes.
For bold takes on traditional dishes at a Beverly Hills favorite —visit Joss Cuisine, a renowned Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles (Beverly Hills)
Founded by acclaimed LA chef Cecile T’ang, Joss Cuisine is a revival of a Beverly Hills classic. Come for a banquet-style feast starring bold takes on traditional Chinese dishes—think dim sum, Peking duck, mustard prawns, and Cantonese-style lobster. Top-notch service and a cozy yet elegant dining room with crisp white tablecloths make this an LA go-to for date nights and special occasions.
For Chinese favorites made with hyperlocal ingredients—check out Chin Chin (West Hollywood and Brentwood)
The West Hollywood outpost of Chin Chin opened on Sunset Blvd in 1983 and has been packed ever since for its classic Chinese dishes prepared with ultra-fresh ingredients and traditional Cantonese cooking techniques. At both the West Hollywood and Brentwood locations, you’ll find wok-fried vegetables and pad Thai along with fan favorites like kung pao chicken. Don’t miss weekend brunch, best enjoyed on the West Hollywood patio for prime people-watching.
For traditional Chinese street food and Cajun-style seafood — head to Gao’s BBQ & Crab, a late-night Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles (Puente Hills)
Gao’s BBQ & Crab in Puente Hills is part of the largest Chinese BBQ chain in the country and specializes in the street food of Northeast China. A favorite of groups and hungry late-night crowds, the restaurant is a go-to for standout grilled vegetable and meat skewers—try the Xinjiang special lamb—and menu of savory noodle bowls, seafood boils, and plenty of vegetarian options. Enjoy them in a lively dining room that channels retro Chinese street markets.
For fancy Chinese American dishes in a glamorous setting — visit Pink Moon (Beverly Hills)
Pink Moon is known for its swanky atmosphere, complete with a full bar, pink and gold accents, and plush velvet seating. Come for an American Chinese menu starring traditional snacks like shrimp balls and egg rolls as well as luxe dishes like garlic stir-fried beef with black truffle and lobster soup with caviar. For celebrations, go all in on the chef’s tea set to sample some of the restaurant’s best dishes like Peking duck roast and caviar lobster xiu mai (meatballs).
For stellar Chinese-French mashups — visit Chinois on Main, an award-winning Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles (Santa Monica)
Chinois on Main was created by legendary chef Wolfgang Puck in 1983, and that pedigree shines at this refined Chinese restaurant with French fine dining influences. Grab a seat in the sophisticated dining room with an open kitchen for a full-on, family-style feast of standout dishes like seared Maine scallops with pad Thai, roasted Cantonese duck, and Shanghai lobster that helped the restaurant earn MICHELIN Plate status in 2022.
Los Angeles has long been a destination for world-class Chinese food. From swanky Beverly Hills favorites to relaxed late-night hangouts in Puente Hills, sample everything from traditional dim sum to elegant Chinese-French mashups and modern takes on the classics when you book a top Chinese restaurant Los Angeles.
