Everything is goo!! But no beer! So sad!! Service was fantastic!! I'm expecting next time!! read more

I've been here twice now which says a lot because I don't typically repeat restaurants! Kar son is absolutely spectacular. The food, the service, the ambience. Their menu has a wide variety of options from typical Chinese food you see and more unique items. Quick run down of what was ordered: - garlic string beans - ma po tofu - tomato beef soup - pork dumplings - sweet and sour chicken - jasmine tea Everything 5/5 genuinely everything is so consistently good. Outdoor and indoor seating both. Plenty of seats too so even on weekend nights you can get a table. Parking at the row parking is free for I think 2 hours but don't quote me read more

Kar Son - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Been here so many times already! The dinner vibe is so good and I love the music. They play a lot of classic Chinese songs. The steamed fish is honestly something you can't even get at a lot of SGV Chinese restaurants. I was surprised that they have it here. I'd literally come back just for that dish. The Mapo Tofu is really good too. As someone from Sichuan, I'd say it's not that spicy by default but just ask them to make it extra spicy and add extra Sichuan peppercorn powder on top which is the authentic way to eat it. They'll make it really spicy and numbing. read more

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Expensive and mediocre. Tea was $10 for a pot with no refills. On the bright side, the tea was not over-brewed. Soup dumplings tasted overwhelmingly of cooking wine. String beans were okay but missed the mark on crunchiness. Chongqing chicken was not spicy at all and just tasted like popcorn chicken. It was essentially a shell of what this dish is supposed to be in Chinese cuisine. The full course dish was also too large for two people (assuming sharing multiple dishes family-style). Would recommend the app size unless 4+ people are sharing. The mint and wasabi shrimp bites were basically honey walnut shrimp with a tiny bit of wasabi flavor. The mint was only incorporated in the dehydrated mint leaves scattered on top. These were cute but added nothing in the manner of flavor. The interior had some cute decor but it was swelteringly hot on an august day and there was hardly any AC on inside. I am always cold but felt uncomfortably hot the whole time and was just dying to finish eating and leave. read more

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Szechuan restaurant at the row near DTLA. Tons of parking and very cute area with a lot of different shops. Have tried almost everything on their menu so far. Their beef noodle soup I would pass on wasn't great and I wasn't a big fan of their broth. Soup dumplings are great as an app to share and highly recommend the crispy chicken and the string beans and fried rice. My friend is a pescatarian and also really enjoyed the soft shell crab. Food always comes out fresh have been tempted a few times to try their dessert but am always too full from dinner hahah. Only downside is this place does not serve any alcohol so we get a drink at the oyster bar next door first before coming here. read more

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A cute Chinese restaurant inside Row DTLA We visited on a Sunday around 2pm and I made a reservation in advance but the restaurant looked pretty empty. The ambiance of the restaurant is very modern yet has Chinese accents. Chongqing crispy chili chicken: I liked how they had a small size for us to try. Nicely crispy and spicy Mapo tofu: my favorite menu. Loved that it had mala (dumbing) taste and spicy. A side of rice is a must! Green beans: recommend getting it to pair with all dishes Spicy wontons in chili oil: similar to DTF's. Tasty Overall, the foods were good and service was great. Reminded me of pine & crane but more Chinese flavors added. Parking is free for 2 hours. Willing to be back to try other menu read more

Kar Son - Mapo tofu - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you're looking for authentic Chinese food, this place is a must. Everything we ordered was amazing. The Dan Dan noodles were so creamy and flavorful, and the pineapple sweet and sour chicken was delicious. My favorite dish by far was the crispy chili chicken. It was absolutely incredible and cooked perfectly. The sparkling apple tea was surprisingly one of my favorite drinks. It was so refreshing and light. I also really love the hot oolong tea. For dessert, the chocolate lava dumplings were absolutely phenomenal. The matcha ice cream mousse cake was also excellent, and you could tell it was made with real matcha powder because it had that rich, slightly powdery texture that authentic matcha has. Overall, this is an amazing restaurant with great service, a beautiful atmosphere, and an awesome location in the heart of ROW DTLA. I can't wait to come back. read more

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We came here last night for dinner and was excited since I've heard great things so far. We ordered: - mapo tofu - while tasty, this was not authentic in the slightest. It was missing peppercorn which is a key ingredient for this classic sichuan dish. It also just tasted more westernized and not as spicy - green beans - these were fantastic and we devoured these - chili chicken - this was also fantastic. Very crispy and tasted authentic. Not too spicy though - spicy braised short ribs - unfortunately this was not spicy in the slightest. The waitress kept saying it was spicy and too spicy for her so we ordered it but we tasted 0 spice. The beef was tender but this was pretty much the most disappointing dish out of the bunch Overall, get the green beans and the chicken. The mapo tofu was good but not authentic so it's less spicy and numbing so if your spice tolerance is low, this is a good substitute. Forget about the braised short ribs. It was also the most expensive dish too. Honestly if you want classic sichuan flavors - spicy and numbing - this place is not that. None of the dishes had that. However if you want just tasty Chinese food then come here. read more

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This place is located at Row DTLA so parking in the structure is free for 2 hours. Came with 3 others around 1:30 pm on a Friday and were seated right away. The inside of the restaurant is decorated so beautifully and the smell of the food was so nostalgic. We ordered way too much food for 4 girls but we wanted to try so many things. For appetizers, we got the Chongqing Crispy Chili Chicken ($18), Mint-Wasabi Shrimp Bites ($22), and Mala Crispy Soft Shell Crab ($26). The stand out dish was the soft shell crab. It was fried perfectly and so flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. The shrimp bites were unique because of how they battered it and the wasabi gave it a nice kick. The chicken was great too and came with a lot for sharing. For our mains, we ordered the Dan Dan Noodle ($15), Dry-Fried String Beans ($17.50), Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings ($22), Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil ($12), and Spicy Braised Beef Short Ribs ($46). The most unique dish was the chicken wings and they were fantastic. We've never had anything like it and really enjoyed it. The string beans were the best string beans we've ever had - not exaggerating. They were cooked perfectly and the seasoning they used worked so well together. The short ribs were also amazing in flavor and the meat was so tender and fell right off the bones. The noodles and wontons were good but everything else stood out way more. Rice was $2.50 a bowl and we just shared one and it was enough for us. When our bill came, it came with pieces of white rabbit candy - such a cute touch! Our total was just under $200 but we had so much food left over to take home. I 100% recommend this place and will definitely be back! read more

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I was excited to celebrate my birthday here, and it definitely lived up to the anticipation. This is such a cute, upscale Chinese restaurant located in LA's Chinatown. The restaurant has a stylish atmosphere that feels elevated while still being welcoming. It was very busy during my visit, which speaks to its popularity, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if they allow if you plan to dine here. read more

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Kar Son might be the best Chinese food in LA proper right now. The dishes are refined while staying true to traditional flavors. What we tried, ranked from our absolute favorites to the least (though honestly, everything was great) 1. Chong qing chicken 2. Stir fried beef with pickled chilis 3. Fried rice with Chinese sausage 4. Salted egg wings 5. Mapo tofu 6. Shrimp wasabi bites It's also one of the few places in LA where you can get premium sparkling tea, which pairs perfectly with the meal. A great addition to ROW DTLA. read more

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So glad we walked in! Modern Chinese decor with the most comfortable chairs. The staff were knowledgeable, patient, and best recommendations. We ordered lots to share & try. This is Szechuan Taiwanese dishes. With Szechuan, the heat is in the back and it was delicious. *Wood ear Mushroom Salad: perfectly crunchy, love the savory sweet sauce. *Crispy Tofu: light and traditional Taiwanese. The green pepper sauce was our favorite with a smoky flavor. Perfect on fish *Soft Shell Crab: a plate full of chili have to hunt for the delicious crabs *Dan Dan noodles: refreshing *Clay Pot tomato slow, braised beef: omg, rice is a must with this dish. The beef is melt in mouth tender, tomato sweet, a must try *Dumplings: savory & chocolate dumplings must order * whole Bronzino: Star of the show!! Tender and juicy. We'll be back to try other dishes Oh. Beautiful restrooms they even give you mouthwash. read more

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super yummy! We got crispy chicken (s), mapo tofu, and cucumber salad. Cucumber salad was okay but the other two dishes were great. The chicken wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be but still super great and the texture was perfect. We also had the string beans (not pictured) and it was perfectly seasoned (i liked it as someone who doesnt eat veggies) The service can be a little slow although they were attentive. I loved the interior. It's such a cute place. !! I would def recommend to make reservation !! read more

Kar Son - map todu, cripsy chicken (s), and cucumber salad - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Made a resy for Wednesday night at 7:30 PM and got seated immediately -- no wait at all. You could get free 2 hour validated parking at the lot, and then I google mapped the place to find it. I put "birthday" in the special occasion notes and they surprised my friend with a free drink!!. The kindness!! They only serve non-alcoholic drinks here, the waitress said they're still waiting on their alcoholic license, but they are so, so good. One of the best drinks I've had at a restaurant, alcoholic or not. We got the mapo tofu, the chili chicken (buried under a mountain of dried chilies), the spicy wontons in chili oil, garlic green beans, and the Chinese sausage fried rice with egg. Every single dish was great but my top dish was the mapo tofu. The silkiness of the tofu, the depth of the sauce, the perfect level of spice and numbing heat -- it was everything!! I kept going back for more spoonfuls even when I was already full. The ambiance is cozy and dim without being too dark, the noise level was just right for actual conversation, and the decor with the paper lanterns gave such warm, intimate vibes. This place is good for a casual dinner with friends but I would even go here for business dinners because the atmosphere and interior design is really nice as well. I will definitely be back again for their alcoholic drinks menu. read more

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The Row DTLA has a smattering of good eateries tucked into its vast complex of repurposed industrial buildings (formerly the LA Terminal Market). Kar Son is one of the newer ones; Hayato and Kato both have 2 Michelin stars. And the open-air food market Smorgasburg is here on Sundays. Kar Son served Chinese/Taiwanese food from a variety of regions. I think Kar Son is the chef/owner's name. It's a pretty space, nicely done, with lots of natural light, long and narrow as are most eateries here, given the layout of the original buildings. There is an outdoor dining area also. My late-ish lunch visit did not start well. There was no host; the waiters (there were 2) do double-duty, causing a bit of a wait. Once seated, service was decent, and the food came out fairly quickly. Note the same menu is offered at lunch and dinner. Also, they do not (yet?) have a liquor license. They have a pretty wide seasonal tea selection--iced, hot and sparkling. I ordered 6 dishes and had lots of leftovers. 1) Salted egg yolk corn. Corn kernels lightly battered/egg-yolked and fried. Tasty, but I doubt the corn was fresh. 2) Mint-wasabi shrimp bites. A unique spin on honey-walnut shrimp in that the shrimp is similarly battered and fried. The sauce seemed mayonnaise-based but with a distinct but not overpowering wasabi kick. Fried mint leaves added texture and flavour. 3) Shrimp chow mein. A traditional well-done preparation with smallish shrimp and large pieces of fried egg. The veggies were sliced more finely than usual, exhibiting more finessed knife-work. 4) Soup dumplings (xiao long bao). Pretty traditional, perhaps larger than Din Tai Fung's. The traditional soy-vinegar-ginger dipping sauce was pre-prepared and in a dish. I like the silver spoons Kar Son has--they are wide and thin enough to scoop up a dumpling without tearing--much easier than a traditional Chinese soup spoon. 5) Sweet and sour chicken. My go-to order when comparing Chinese restaurants. Kar Son's version was fine, appropriately neon-orange in colour. There was lots of pineapple, red and green bell peppers, but no onions. 6) Mapo tofu. Another traditional preparation, fortunately not too spicy and slightly sweet, but there was the usual numbing sensation from the Schezwan peppers. My beverage of choice was a Taiwanese apple sparkling tea, which was offered like a wine--by the glass or bottle. A refreshing mix of apple and tea. Overall a nice meal, upscale in terms of food and ambiance. Hopefully there's a dedicated host in the future. read more

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Attempt at elevated Chinese food was short due to several factors- food taste mainly dependent on spiciness, really thin portions of meat. The decor and waitstaff were really awesome, it was just the taste of the food didn't meet the prices except for the fried rice. read more

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Wow what a beautiful new Chinese restaurant in DTLA!! Easy to reserve on OpenTable and staffs are very welcoming. Eggplants were delicious and juicyyyy. Soup dumplings were medium hot but the skin could be a bit thinner. The branzino tasted like a lot of spices similar to south East Asian cuisine dish- I actually would skip this next time because I thought it was kind of dry. The fried rice was great. String beans were good but a little dry. The highlight was definitely the salted egg yoke chicken wings! They were so delicious and unique! It was my friend's bd so I had to get the matcha mousse cake which was delicious if you like mousse! read more

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Finally found a restaurant that serves tasty Chinese food.. Loved everything about this place. The decor, the service, the food and ambience - everything was a 10/10. We ordered the vegetable chowmein, Hot Sour Soup, fried rice, Mapo Tofu, Dang Dang Noodles and Crispy Chicken. Many were customized because I am a vegetarian and the flavors didn't disappoint. We ordered seconds of almost everything and the order was out in 3-5 minutes. Extremely quick service. Totally recommend!! read more

Came on Sunday for Smorgs to support the Cambodian style grilled corn but unfortunately they weren't here today. So we decided to Check out this spot! Since I haven't been since they opened. Entire staff was so warm and welcoming! Aside from the food being great that was also the best part too! Jay was our lovely host and server and he was the sweetest and greatest with chit chat and recommending dishes. We got their Chongqing Crispy Chicken which was so crispy and had a hint of Mala flavoring. We also got the Hot & Sour soup which I thought was delish but mom found it too sour? Lastly we tried the house chow mein w/ beef. Beef was tender and good the noodles was nothing special to me. Love the ambience here as it's a traditional elegant Chinese interior design. Calm and tranquil not in your face. Jay was again so sweet, I had fraud on my card and he didn't rush me as I called my bank to sort that out. Def don't sleep on this place give it try if you're craving SGV style Sichuan/Canto style dishes ^_^ read more

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This is probably the restaurant I am excited about the most out of all the new restaurants I've tried. I would give it a 4.5, but the service bumped it up to a 5. First we had the cucumbers and omg were they delicious. We actually saved the sauce and dunked our chicken in this sauce as well. 9/10 The string beans, same thing, packed full of flavor! I was blown away that these veggies were holding their own like this! 9.5/10 The we got a large order of the chili chicken, it was SO good! Perfectly fried, great flavor, great texture. I loved this dish. 9/10 The branzino was cooked very well, I liked this, but it wasn't quite my favorite branzino I've ever had. It was hard to get the lime juice out of those slices, we could have used more acid. 8.5/10 The soup dumplings were also delicious, not quite as delicious as other soup dumplings I've had, but still, really good. 8.5/10 The dan dan noodles were also delicious, a little less exciting than Pine and Crane's Dan Dan noodles, but still lovely. 8.5/10 The jasmine tea kinda blew me away. I always get oolong but my friend wanted to try the jasmine and I'm glad we did. So yummy! 9/10 We finished with the chocolate dumplings. They were absolutely delicious! 9.5/10. The condensed milk was the perfect complement. Service was AWESOME! Great vibes, very patient and helpful. There is a parking garage where the first 2 hours are free. This whole little setup is lovely with string lights everywhere. I have been recommending this restaurant to everyone I know! read more

Kar Son - Chili chicken (large), branzino, green beans, Dan Dan noodles, soup dumplings, jasmine tea (not pictured: cucumbers) - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was really good! I would say the chili peppers in the chongqing chicken was fried well (same with the chicken as well but getting good fried peppers is more of a rarity). Everything was delicious - green beans were fried well, mapo tofu was not as mala but understandable to appeal to a wider audience. Service was great, they kept refilling water and ambiance is really cool. Mix of Asian but also open brick to mix into the arts district aesthetic. It's in the Row so parking is easy read more

Kar Son - Green beans, mapo tofu, chongqing chicken - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Located in the Row DTLA with a convenient parking structure, Kar Son offers an elevated Chinese cuisine experience. We came on a Sunday around noon, and was able to grab a table for two immediately. We ordered the wood ear salad, hot and sour soup, silken tofu with shrimp and roe, and sweet and sour pork. We did have to order two bowls of rice since they don't provide complimentary rice, which was a bit disappointing, but the food more than made up for it. The wood ear salad had a delightful tangy, slightly mala chili oil on it which made it a great appetizer. The hot and sour soup had a good amount of ingredients and kick to it. The pork's balance of sweet and sour was well done, and the meat had a good fry to it. The silken tofu was delicious with a strong umami taste, but was our least favorite; nevertheless it was still quite good. Service was great and attentive, and price was OK with its decent portions. We definitely look forward to visiting again next time we're in the area! read more

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First rate: food, service and ambiance. It's minimalist yet classy and warm. Staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. They don't have a liquor license yet. But the food is really outstanding. We had the cucumber salad, dumplings in chili oil, eggplant and the braised short ribs. I love the entire complex of multi use tenants. There is plenty of parking and lots of fun retail stores nearby. I wish i had more time to come back. Maybe some day. Food is outstanding and worth the visit. read more

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Such a cute little date night spot! I love the cozy and intimate ambiance. The food was good too, but I will say the portions are fairly small. Each plate can be reasonably shared between 2 or maybe 3 people, but definitely great if you want to order multiple dishes and eat family style. I don't remember our servers name, but she was very helpful and gave our table a silly little laugh. Shoutout to Miss Server that currently goes to USC and is getting her degree in Communications LOL read more

Kar Son - Spicy wontons, hot n sour soup, XLB, and Dan Dan noodles - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Kar Son is a modern Chinese American restaurant located at The Row, known for their elevated takes on classic Chinese comfort food. To get here, there is garage parking that is usually free for the first 2 hours or free with validation as well. Inside, they have a beautiful interior with a good amount of seating. Wifey and I stopped by for lunch with a reservation and were seated right away. For their menu, they have a good selection of appetizers, noodle, and rice dishes to choose from. We opted to get a spread consisting of the Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil, Chow Mein, and the Sweet & Sour Pork. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here. Everything we had was delicious with familiar yet elevated flavors. All of the staff here are very friendly and accommodating. This is a great spot to come grab a nice meal with a date, some family, or friends. read more

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Immediately loved the vibe when we came in! Minimalist, modern, oriental look. One of their specials here I believe is the Chongqing spicy chicken, we just got a small one since we got other dishes too and it was pretty good and I found it addictive with the mala spice. Also got the salted yolk chicken wings, chinese sausage fried rice and the eggplant. Everything we got are scrumptious. Don't forget to order the chocolate xlb for dessert! Parking: The Row DTLA parking structure read more

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I heard that a relatively authentic chinese restaurant opened in DTLA and had to try it out. Lo and behold it's located in ROW DTLA. I went for lunch with a group of friends to try as many dishes as we could. One of us made a reservation beforehand but it doesn't look like wait times would be too long either. We got soup dumplings, chocolate dumplings, a crispy chili chicken, beef noodle soup, house special fried rice, salted egg yolk corn, wasabi shrimp bites, and yunan style grilled whole branzino. The two instant standouts for me were the yunan style grilled branzino and house special fried rice. The branzino was moist and seasoned very well, which paired along with the fried rice containing what tasted like minced dried scallop bits. The beef noodle soup and crispy chili chicken didn't skimp out on the heat and gave a nice tingle. Overall, a surprisngly good chinese meal. I would consider it relatively authentic and comparable to the average chinese restaurant you would find in SGV. This just happens to be the first authentic chinese restaurant in DTLA + West LA vicinity. Very happy for the new chinese food representation to the city. read more

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Came in around 130 and was met by a friendly hostess. Put our number down and was told it was a 15 min wait. Came back about 25 min later to see new people being seated but we weren't notified. The ambiance is welcoming with simple but nice decor. We ordered the cucumber, salted duck egg wings, mapo tofu without pork and the dan dan noodles without pork. Unfortunately I found the mapotofu and Dan Dan noodles not as quite flavorful as I would have expected. The mapotofu was more of a salt bomb with peppers. Very 2 dimensional in my opinion. I know it didnt have the pork due to dietary restrictions, but i dont think the fat from ground pork would have helped it much. The cucumber was nice and crisp with on the sweeter side with soy sauce and sesame oil. The salted duck egg wings are exactly what you would expect. Overall, friendly staff and nice ambiance... read more

Such a solid spot! Usually when a restaurant is a vibe, the food tends to be mediocre or the service is bad but here I thought all three elements were solid. First of all the food. It's very sichuan based and although it isn't as authentic as an actual chinese restaurant, for a cute date night spot in the row, the food hits the spot. I really enjoyed the Dan Dan noodles especially with the hint of Sichuan. I also tried the sweet-and-sour pork which was super crispy and piping hot, the green beans which had such good texture, and most surprisingly their soup dumplings- they were really juicy inside and piping hot. Honestly comparable to din tai fung. I really enjoyed this spot and will come back! read more

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The restaurant ambiance was fantastic! It wasn't too busy on a Friday night. The food was pretty good, if you are looking for an upscale Chinese dining experience. read more

Underrated spot that should be getting more buzz!! Went for Tuesday dinner time and lots of walk in seats available. A bit sad but expected since The Row seems to do a bad job of marketing and word of mouth as "the hangout" spot for all the businesses here. Seasonal vegetables, hot and sour soup, tomato beef clay pot, Chinese sausage fried rice. All really good. I'd come back here with friends and family or date night! Bathroom has Aesop soap but the faucet water splashes out of the sink and onto your clothes so be careful!! read more

Kar Son - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their fish dish was really impressive, they even removed all the bones, so it was incredibly easy to eat and the texture was perfect. You can tell they put a lot of care into the preparation. The good came out quickly, and the service was friendly and attentive. Even on a weekday, it was pretty busy, which says a lot. Parking at ROW DTLA is very convenient, and you can also walk around and explore the area before or after your meal. Definitely recommend! read more

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Service exceeded expectations. Host was very friendly and server was quite attentive. I liked almost everything we ordered: Crispy tofu, Short rib with sichuan peppercorn (this was a bit chewy and would skip next time), Braised beef noodle soup, House special Chinese sausage Soup dumplings Comfortable dining room and minimal decor. There are other menu items I would like to try next time. read more

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Kar Son is an absolute must. It surprised us in many ways and definitely is one of the top restaurants we've gone to in LA. The vibes are on the modern side, but the food is a real as it gets. Everything we've had in the pictures were full of authentic flavors and from scratch. It tastes as someone cooked it in your own home - hearty, comfortable, and just super tasty. Service is top notch as well! If you're going for lunch i recommend showing up by noon as we saw lines after us around 1 pm. Parking is easy inside the garage for 2 hrs free. Highly recommend! Best Chinese restaurant I've been to in LA. read more

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Solid Sichuan flavors! The Spicy Crab and Sichuan Old Street Noodles were both pretty good. read more

Kar Son - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We recently visited for a Valentine's Day dinner and totally adding this to my list of go-to's!! It's all very large portions so totally easy to share. Since it was just my husband and I we had a lot of left overs! I would recommend going with a group to maximize sharing! The team was so nice and our reservation was close to the kitchen close time, so everything came out pretty quick. We tried 2 apps: cucumbers, honey walnut shrimp. The cucumbers were good, but I wish they were marinated in the sauce more. The sauce was great! The mint-wasabi shrimp was crispy and large portions. I wish there was more of the sauce on them (tbh, this one felt rushed but I understand). For the mains/sides we tried: sweet/sour pork, chongqing crispy chicken, garlic string bean, Dan Dan noodles, soup dumplings, and spicy wontons. Everything was excellent! The flavors were amazing and each dish was super fresh. My favorite was the soup dumplings, crispy chicken, and garlic string beans. For dessert you cannot skip out on the chocolate lava dumplings. Simply amazing. read more

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located at the row dtla so the first two hours of parking is free. the restaurant specializes in modern chinese cuisine and was recommended to me through instagram and word of mouth. walking inside, you can tell there was intention with every detail of the restaurant, from the overhead paper lanterns that set a warm and inviting ambience to the traditional paintings displayed along the walls. despite their rising popularity, we were able to be seated quickly in a nice booth. although they recommend ordering 3-5 dishes for two people, two smaller dishes and one chef's special dish was enough to keep us content. for the table, we ordered the soup dumplings, chongqing crispy chili chicken (small), and the dan dan noodles. all dishes held up on their own and didn't leave any bad impression with me. the dan dan noodles were bouncy and had that sichuan peppercorn spice that honestly felt spicier than the chongqing chicken as the sauce was more integrated into the dish. the chongqing chicken was not too salty and had a kick that didnt feel too strong. the soup dumplings had a strong wrapper that kept the composition of each one. although this was a casual dinner, i can see kar son be a place for special occasions as well. read more

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My friends and I came in for lunch on Sunday. Yay for the 2 hour free parking at the Row! We had a reservation for 4 at noon, but it didn't look too crowded. The space is beautiful and is bigger than I expected. My friends and I were fascinated by the dishes (as in the dishes in which the food was served). As for the food, i loved the mix of flavors and thought the price point was pretty great. The salted egg yolk corn was a bit on the sweet side for some of the group, but reminded me of Irvin's salted egg potato chips so I was digging it. I loved the dry-fried string beans - crowd favorite at our table. The spicy wontons in chili oil hit to spot, too. The least favorite for our group was the dan dan noodles - but that's not to say we didn't enjoy them. We just liked everything else so much more. It was a great mix of flavors and textures. We found the service to be great - my water cup never went empty, and the staff checked on us enough, not too much. I definitely want to come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Beautiful space but it went super soar from walking in to this space. The host just blink stared at us for a moment without greeting us that we felt so uncomfortable that we needed to greet her. Which someone needs major training. Now let's focus on the food. All I know is I felt super sick afterwards. The food came out so fast within seconds I mean as if they already knew what we were going to order and sure enough it was cold as f! The waitress was super nice Korean girl but I'm telling you this isn't a place where you want to go with high standards. Would I try this spot again? Absolutely not!!!! As I was paying my bill I wanted to cry because it was not worth even a dollar to eat here. read more

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Came here for dinner and was immediately charmed by the cozy, inviting atmosphere. The host, Ty, made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived, and our server, Lauren, provided excellent service throughout the evening--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without being intrusive. We started with the spicy beef soup, which was outstanding. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the beef was tender, and the broth delivered just the right level of heat and depth of flavor. We also tried the fried rice with Chinese sausage and the chicken wings. The fried rice was satisfying and well-balanced, while the wings were expertly cooked--crispy on the outside and juicy inside--though I would have liked a bit more seasoning for added flavor. The stir-fried green beans were another highlight: fresh, vibrant, and nicely garlicky. Our least favorite dish was the egg yolk corn. While the corn itself was sweet with a pleasant crunch, it could have benefited from more seasoning to fully bring the dish together. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and appreciated the thoughtful service. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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