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4.1 (24 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Chicken Fried Rice -- held together with some sort of sticky, stringy, "sauce"?
Jamie N.

I was sick in bed and thought some hot and sour soup would clear up my congestion. It didn't have much flavor--I mean, I was so concerned with the lack of flavor that I took another COVID test, just to be sure it wasn't that. There were all of these large, gelatinous pieces of something in the soup. I don't think it was chicken or tofu. Maybe some sort of a noodle-ball? Ordered beef chow mein and chicken fried rice for the kids. They didn't touch their food. Kids can be picky so I told them to pick around and just eat the parts they liked... which was basically none of it. The Chow Mein noodles somehow managed to be both undercooked AND sticky, and the beef was like breaded jerky. After scraping off the meat, the noodles tasted okay. They just had a really bad texture. The chicken fried rice had a distinct smell. Sour??? I hesitate to call it rancid because I refuse to believe that someone is out here selling rotten food. But I was going to scoop some onto a plate and it had all of these strings coming out of it--I don't know if it's some sort of byproduct of the sauce??? And it was every scoop/forkful. It wasn't like there was a way to "eat around" it. I don't think I have anything good to say about the food. We had a few little fried things that were okay. Egg Rolls were basically empty. The fried cream cheese wonton things were fine. The crab sticks (imitation crab wrapped in fried wonton) were also fine, I guess, but not the sort of thing I'd order again. I guess the moral of the story is that this is a great restaurant to order from if you are sick--and also want food poisoning?

Fortune Cookies 10 for $1
Keyonda A.

Its a privilege to know that this location is in my neighborhood. I feel proud to have such a great tasting Chinese spot to turn to. Parking could be a pain if they're crowded but they are organized and safe. CoVid protocols were enforced and the prices are very good for the amount of food the portion. They are very generous. The taste, the taste!! It's a non stop chew. The orange chicken was right on point. They sell Jalepeno chicken wings. They did not disappoint. They are awesome. Steamed rice was available which is awesome as well. I found this location through yelp and its a gem. I will DEFINITELY be back.

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1 year ago

nasty do not eat from his place how u mess up Teriyaki chicken.. don't recommend at all don't waste your money

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Food was pretty good, with a line outside the door is also impressive. I got the fried rice which I really liked.

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1 year ago

Good food you got a combination in there it is fresh and hot the only problem was parking is a b****

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6 years ago

Tom yum soup was gross ‍ never again i just wanna barf chow mein gross mystery chicken gross

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8 years ago

There so good here u get full that's for sure and the food is good I would refer any body here they good customer services

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7 years ago

The jalapeño chicken was amazing! I would definitely be coming back for more of that. The shrimp friend rice was great!

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Yang Chow - Shrimp fried rice

Yang Chow

3.9(3.7k reviews)
6.5 mi•Chinatown
•$$

Every time my parents are in town from the Midwest, they always ask to go here because they love…read moreit! The staff are always nice and welcoming as soon as you walk in. The restaurant has plenty of seating and walk-ins are welcome. I would maybe recommend making a reservation on a weekend because it can get busy for late dinner. I ordered a mojito to drink which was good. They made a snail out of the lime on my glass which was fun touch. We started with spring rolls and pan-fried dumplings for an appetizer. Both were very good! For the main dish, we ordered green beans, shrimp fried rice, lo main, and their famous slippery shrimp. Everything is very good but the best by far are the green beans and slippery shrimp!!!! We ordered another plate of slippery shrimp to take home, it's that good. The kitchen is quick and the food comes out when it's hot vs waiting till everything is done. The location of the restaurant is in the heart of Chinatown so it's all street parking. They do have valet parking out front on the left side of the restaurant. Overall I love this restaurant and highly recommend coming here for the SLIPPERY SHRIMP!

Yang Chow is located in the wonderful Chinatown of downtown LA. This Chinatown is so cute and fun…read moreto go to and they really need the business so go. Parking can be a bear, but there are lots for a fee. It is safe and fun. Yang Chow has been there forever and they have the best fried rice and soup. They just don't serve bad food. The prices are fair and the place is comfortable and not usually crowded. It is a great place to take friends from out of town and it is kid friendly. The service is so kind and nice. They never rush you, but get your food out fast. We always get a bunch for the table and share. Their Sizzling Platter with Scallops is one of our favorited dishes and their Szechuan Chicken is so good. Their Pan Fried Dumplings and their spring rolls are a must. Have a great time in Chinatown.

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Yang Chow - Partial view of half of the inside of the restaurant

Partial view of half of the inside of the restaurant

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Yang chow fried rice

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Hui Tou Xiang - Zha jiang

Hui Tou Xiang

4.3(498 reviews)
9.2 mi•Hollywood
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Great spot to stop at before a concert. Arrived when it was full and we grabbed a seat at the bar…read morepretty quickly. Service was attentive and friendly. I really enjoyed the dimly lit Hong Kong style bar. Food arrived pretty promptly after we ordered but we did get an array of hot and cold items. Flavors were fabulous. Fish potstickers had a delightful crunch and savory, flavorful filling. Shrimp shumai have a nice bite with plenty of filling. Our chili oil noodles had a great texture and wasn't too spicy. Their house made chili oil had a nice spice profile, not wildly spicy. Quaint place that was a perfect spot for two. Prices were reasonable and their house drinks were well balanced. Great experience.

The decor was nice and I liked the vibe. Intimate place with a few tables and a nice bar area. The…read moretable we were sat at was pretty small, we ordered quite a few items and at first they paced our food but at one point our tiny table was so full we couldn't eat comfortably due to the lack of room. I think it would've been better had they continued to pace things out. It wasn't busy around the time went so in my opinion they could've waited a bit. Now for the food...very underwhelming We were disappointed as we were eager to try this place! The dough was very thick for both the pork+crab xlb and the spicy wontons. The xlb hardly had any soup in it but I will say the broth that we were able to get out was v flavorful. The stewed beef noodle dish was very bland. The beef itself was very tender and I could tell the veg in it was fresh , but unfortunately it was a bland dish overall. The marinated tofu was bland as well. The star of the show for us was the beef hui tou! I think it was pretty tasty and fried beautifully. The drinks we had were just alright as well. Can't say I'd come back regrettably.

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Hui Tou Xiang - Liang Ban Noodles

Liang Ban Noodles

Hui Tou Xiang - Ahh!  The beer help extinguish the fiery chili oil.

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Woon - Beef noodles

Woon

4.2(613 reviews)
6.9 mi•Westlake
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I am swooning over Woon!…read more I have not had good chinese food in so long, Woon did it for me. Chicken wings- I loved these chicken wings, these remind me of my childhood and ordering wings from chinese takeout places. They were crispy and covered in scallions! 5/5 Fried rice- I think this was only miss of the night for me. The texture was great, but I felt like it lacked flavor. 2/5 Beef noodles- I loved these! Bouncy, saucy noodles with the most amazing pieces of beef and mushroom. I genuinely would come back just because of these. 7/5 Scallion pancakes- light and flaky and came with a vinegary sauce that was amazing. I do wish they had slightly more scallions in them. 4/5 Service was good. You order before you sit down, so there's not too much interaction. The restaurant itself is a gorgeous with chill lighting and a decent amount of seating. Might even come back for my birthday!

Is it me or has anyone suspected that the noodles could possibly be made of plastic????The noodles…read morewere so chewy that they actually tasted like plastic. I even tried smashing one of them, but it just stretched like elastic. The rice was also extremely chewy. I couldn't bear the thought of eating something that might be plastic, so I immediately threw everything in the trash. Unfortunately, this experience has completely put me off ordering Chinese food. Especially from this restaurant.

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Woon - Interior

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Woon - Pork Chop Sandwich - Insta @friesandchives

Pork Chop Sandwich - Insta @friesandchives

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Beef Noodles 牛肉粗炒麵

Pine & Crane - Beef Noodle Soup and Panfried Pork Buns :) yumsicles + good company = wonderful lunch

Pine & Crane

4.3(3.5k reviews)
8.0 mi•Silver Lake
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Always a great experience with pine and crane To go orders…read more The parking there stresses me out so I ended up door dashing. The food came well packed and was delicious as always. The BEEF ROLL and the DAN DAN NOODLES are my go to. The quality and flavor is always consistent. I tried the MAPO TOFU this time. The flavor was good and the portion was bigger than i expected. As always, can't wait to come back!

Pine & Crane - Silver Lake is pretty okay…read more Located on Griffith Park Blvd just off Sunset Blvd & Edgecliffe Drive. It's street parking primarily if you know the Silver Lake area, very few lots, often shared with other businesses... Though rideshare and local transit run frequently in the area. Open from Noon to 10pm most days, closed on Tuesday only. This location doesn't accept or take reservations, unlike their sibling location in DTLA. The menu is similar, the Vegetarian Mapo Tofu which is the Vegan Mapo Tofu at Pine & Crane DTLA doesn't leave as much of an impression. Good Dan Dan Noodles. Solid variety of beverages, including iced teas, loose leaf teas, draft beer, canned beer, bottle beer, sake and wine, with some rotating options. It's mostly small plates, rice or noodle dishes, along with vegetables from the farm #FarmToTable and traditional cold appetizers/salads. Similar items for sell including some pantry finds, trinkets, treasures and things to go, like the wine (good selection). Good for delivery or take out. Okay for dine in, they get even busier at this location. Service is nice. Gender neutral restrooms. No Wi-Fi. No full bar or cocktails. Stellar Wok Tossed Basil Eggplant!

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Beef Noodle Soup

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Full Moon House

Full Moon House

3.9(641 reviews)
6.8 mi•Chinatown
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Speaks Mandarin
Locally owned & operated

We were looking for authentic Chinese food and found this on YELP…read more First time trying this place and so glad we did. Loved their menu selection, food quality and portions were great. Food- Mongolian Beef, tender meat and onions still had a little crunch - 9 out of 10 Fish with bean sauce, fish was fresh - 9 out of 10 Combination pan fried noodles, they did not skimp out on the ratio meat to noodle - 9 out of 10 Creamy chicken and corn Soup - 8 out of 10 Service was good. Quality good, Tasty and Delicious - 9 out of 10 for me, enjoy!

Once in a full moon, I'll find a quality authentic Chinese spot in LA, and Full Moon House is…read moredefinitely worth another visit in my book! Stopped by here for some last minute, late night dim sum after an excursion at the nearby General Lee's. I was pleasantly surprised at how they still had a full menu at midnight, with lots of options for dim sum, fried noodles, and traditional Chinese dishes. Service was very nice despite the full house and late hours, and quickly brought us complimentary hot tea and the dishes we ordered. I appreciated how the dim sum was freshly steamed, with generous portions of har gow and shu mai with each order. I'd probably pass on the lotus leaf sticky rice next time, which I found a bit on the blander side, but overall, I was highly impressed with the quality and price point of this spot!

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Full Moon House - Plenty of seating

Plenty of seating

Full Moon House - Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

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