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- 245 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills 90210
- 310-888-2846
Hakkasan
Swanky London-bred Cantonese classes up the Hills of Beverly. Glamorous clientele, indigo and granite accents, and east-meets-west menu of dim sum, stir fry, and assorted Asian oddities. Signature ... read more
- 9201 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069
- 310-278-2068
Chi Lin
How do you say "sexified, neck-craning hot spot" in Mandarin? Because that's the name of the game at this decked out West Hollywood restaurant for scenesters. Expect hanging lanterns, mirrored ceil... read more
- 3835 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu 90265
- 310-456-7600
Mr. Chow
You'll find the likes of Mr. Fancypants, Mrs. Beauty Queen and their bottomless-wallet crew at this notoriously scene-y, neck-craning-assured restaurant at the Malibu Country Mart. Good Chinese foo... read more
- 395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-755-6220
Xino
This indoor-outdoor addition to Santa Monica Place (snag a rooftop cabana if you can) is actually part of a chain. Upscale, but chain nonetheless. It offers nice enough renditions of dim sum and ot... read more
- 8284 Melrose Ave., Mid-City West 90046
- 323-961-1100
Philippe
Chinese as high-end dining isn't really an L.A. thing. Perhaps Philippe Chow can change that. In the old Dolce space, so scenesters and expense accounts are essentially built-in. Right there next t... read more
- 9919 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills 90212
- 310-277-3888
Joss Cuisine
There once was a Chinese place on the Strip where cool kids and their agents gathered. Peking duck and dim sum were pricey here: no slumming in a valley for this crowd. Joss is back now, in Beverly... read more
- 6608 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028
- 323-785-5000
The Kress
It was a Frederick's of Hollywood, and some of that vibe still remains. Lots of skinny chicks in very little clothing. Be sure to check out the original Art Deco decor, too. Four or so different ar... read more
- 1108 S. Baldwin Ave. , Pasadena 91007
- 626-574-7068
Din Tai Fung
Local Shanghai-style dumpling shop gets the raves from business lunchers, weekend brunchers, and those who just like to linger over dinner. Steamed pork dumplings are the thing to get, but don't ne... read more
- 7986 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90046
- 323-822-1208
Hunan Cafe
Nothing notable at first. Maybe you've heard tell that the food is okay. Won't kill ya dead. Standard stuff of the orange chicken, fried rice variety. The excitement comes from the owner/waitress, ... read more
- 314 E. 2nd. St., Downtown 90012
- 213-687-4972
Koraku
It's mostly Japanese, it's in J-Town, but it's more reminiscent of a Hong Kong coffeeshop, really. 'Cuz they've got a little of everything. Dumplings, noodles, rice plates, meatballs. And big ol' T... read more
- 988 N. Hill St., #201, Downtown 90012
- 213-617-9898
Empress Pavilion
Bamboo Plaza grandfather of Hong Kong style dim sum palaces makes dem bow. Delicate, supreme preparations of Cantonese standards. Accommodates nearly 600 diners, employs 12 cooks, 19 dim sum specia... read more
- 750 N. Hill St., Downtown
- 213-687-3088
Ocean Seafood
Frying Nemo! From the imaginative owners of Woods Meat and Dirt Produce comes this airy second story Hong Kong Tower eatery celebrated by insider chowhounds for famed seafood shanghaied from giant ... read more
- 526 Alpine St., Downtown 90012
- 213-680-3939
Hop Li
What's not to love? From the demanding though cutesy name, to the garlic honey spare ribs and steamed fish dishes. Chinatown seafood nook provides more than metal dragons and cheap paper fans. Sizz... read more
- 963 N. Hill St., Downtown 90012
- 213-617-8382
Full House
Stalwart Sino-seafood joint 10 years older than Dakota Fanning. While certainly as sweet, it stays up much later. Fish plates reign with locals and foodies too lazy to go to San Gabriel for their C... read more
- 344 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills
- 310-278-9911
Mr. Chow
Subtly pumped-up Chinois. Big with Hollywood and hip-hop royalty. Waiter, is that a Suge Knight in my soup? We get a buzz just steppin' in the room, tipsy on squab, intoxicated on green prawns, the... read more
- 10140 Riverside Dr., San Fernando Valley 91602
- 818-766-1881
Arunee's House
Nothing special, just solid Chinese-Thai standards in reasonably hospitable no-frills environment. Authenticity junkies will scorn the cuisine, but staff will go the extra mile to please. Yellow cu... read more
- 1813 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz
- 323-667-3388
Chi Dynasty
Forgive us, we have so many styles! Mouth-watering Mandarin den of low-key, efficient skill, not a cross-cultural prime time soap about a rich Chinese-Texan family in the oil business. You're just ... read more
- 1512 Pacific Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-581-8305
Mao's Kitchen
Unpredictable, cheap and packed country-style Chinese cooking. Salt n' pepper shrimp, plus Ma Po tofu topped with $1 salad, get highest marks in our little black (or should we say red?) book. Just ... read more
- 118 West 4th St., Downtown 900013
- 213-626-0662
Urban Noodle
Samurai films projected onto the walls and more noodles than you can shake a bo staff at. Noodles come in both soup and soupless varieties. In the former category, spicy beef stew and roast duck ar... read more
- 848 N. LaCienega Blvd., West Hollywood
- 310-652-7780
Asakuma Rice
Décor is a throwback to Sino traditions past, while that cute boy hides his character tattoos under his day job suit. He's having the whole fish and a plate of sauced up chicken. Boy, can he eat, a... read more
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