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.

Yes all day to this place! Just moved into the area and was looking for a Chinese food place for my…read morewife and I to check out. Found this place on Yelp and said "sure, why not?" Boy oh boy, were we rewarded! The atmosphere of the place is quaint but also bigger than you'd expect looking from the outside of the restaurant. We got seated at a table, and the server was very nice and observant to our needs. As for the food? 10 out of 5! The pork friend rice is easily some of the best I've had in L.A., and the sweet & sour shrimp and Mongolian Beef we got with our orders were also cooked and seasoned to perfection. The portion size was also hella generous, meaning we were able to enjoy it at home days after we had gone to the restaurant. All in all, a welcome surprise, and a new addition to Chinese food hot spots I'll be revisiting soon!

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.

We have dinned at Golden Tree a few times and each time it is great. The place is cute, but huge…read moreand not over decorated. It is somewhat plain, but really nice. The service is great. The staff is so nice and they are fast. You get your food pretty fast and it is great for sharing so just order a bunch of dishes. The portions are a good size. The prices are fair for the type of fresh, great food you get. We have had so many dishes. The Garlic parm noodles are so so good. All of the noodles are great. And you will love any of their rice dishes. They have amazing soups as well and all of their dishes with chicken are just super tasty. They also have great beef dishes and we love their spring rolls. It is all super good. You will really love this place.

I just found out about this place maybe 2 months ago. Been there twice since. Nothing has been…read moredisappointing. Staff are always very welcoming. Garlic parm noodles are simple but so good. Everything has been good: beef broccoli, noodles, combo fried rice, filet mignon and onions. Honestly my new go to and they are available late hours. Great for takeout.

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!

Overall: 4.8!!! Can't wait to come and eat here again!…read more TLDR: casual vibe, good food (get beef noodle and pork belly) Ambiance: 5/5 (for casual dining) Woon is a cute vibrant eatery that charmingly reflects the essence of a homey Asian family style meal. From the short booths inside to the outdoor bistro style seating, there's nothing overtly fancy about the place. Definitely a casual vibe. Most importantly, I didn't feel like I'd be judged if I pulled up in a shirt and shorts. The kitchen is open and you order at a walk-up style register. Because of this, it was on the louder end (volume wise) throughout the meal since we sat inside BUT it was not too loud to have a good catch-up conversation. Definitely prefer the ambient noise of a bustling restaurant instead of the blaring electronic music found in many LA restaurants. Service was fast and friendly!! Food: 5/5 After eating here, I will be bringing everyone who visits me in LA to Woon!! I can't wait to eat here again! I ordered the beef noodles, pork belly over rice, the five spice chicken wings, and one scoop each of the two ice cream flavors they had. Holy sh*tballs the food was so good. The beef noodles had such a good flavor and the noodles themselves had an amazing chewy texture. The pork belly melted in my mouth and the sauce drizzled over the rice and veggies was so good - I actually ended up taking just the rice and veggies home (I had eaten the whole pork belly) because I couldn't stand to waste the sauce. The chicken wings were crispy and seasoned well but happened to be my least favorite dish (which is crazy because it was still so good!). I think eating the pork before the chicken definitely skewed it :) lastly, the ice cream was so delicious! I'm not completely sure if the flavors rotate but I had a vanilla scoop with peanut brittle topping as well as a vegan pineapple sorbet with a frothy pina colada tasting topping. I was so full from my actual dinner but the dessert was so good that I ended up scraping the bowl clean. When I go back, I'll be ordering the beef noodles, pork belly, and ice cream again!! I also really want to try the gai lan the next time. Price: 5/5 Definitely reasonable and a great value for the amount you get! Parking: 4/5 Street parking as much of LA usually is. Can be pretty busy and hard to find parking in the surrounding area. Got lucky and found a parallel spot down the street. Surrounding area: 5/5 I personally love a good bar after dinner and Rasarumah was such a cool/groovy place to grab a post-dinner cocktail! It was also only a block away. Echo park is also not very far if you wanted to get a little crazier. Not completely sure what else there is to do around the area especially in the daytime.

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!

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!

Tofu great! Soup great! Kung Pao delicious! Portions awesome!!…read more Quick service. Open space with bright lighting. Parking is street only and can be tricky. Awesome spot for large parties. They accommodate well.

Up on the 2nd floor of a strip mall in West LA, this place had some of the best Chinese I've had in…read morea while. Their Mapo Tofu and Cumin Lamb were awesome. Other dishes include dumplings and white fish (I didn't do the ordering so don't know all the exact names). I would definitely come back. One does have to order of a digital pad for the most part which could be daunting for older folks. Good service. Ambiance could be a bit warmer. But overall great. Parking in their lot could get crowded but seemed like ample parking nearby.

This time it was bad at around 8pm on Friday due to short of hands. Tables by the windows were not…read morecleaned until we were done eating. No one cares for water refill unless you ask. Food serving is fast, but they are all busy for something else and customers have to grab their attention to get service. Food is still as good as before though.

One of my go-to spots. I always get the dry noodles with lamb and add extra triangle noodles along…read morewith the thin, flat wide noodles. The combination of the different noodle textures is awesome, and the lamb is always flavorful and goes perfectly with the sauce. This is one of those places where I already know exactly what I want before I even look at the menu because the same order hits every time. If you like lamb and handmade noodles, definitely give LAN Noodle a shot.

Located in a Target plaza. Food is good but parking sucks and they don't have AC…read more Food was good. I've had these noodles in the Arcadia location and really enjoy their dry fried noodles with the wide noodle. The LAN signature soup noodle is good bc I love the cilantro. The cold apps were alright. Tofu sheets and shredded potato. Hard to get those items on the west side at all so I can't complain. It was over 100 degrees out today. And that place doesn't have AC. Someone should check on their workers. It wasnt super comfortable inside. We ran over to the target next door afterwards, just to cool off and buy some frozen treats. PARKING: Plaza parking is run by Metropolis (which I hate). You got do a QR code and license plate setup online. It was $2/hr and then a $1 service fee. Metropolis parking lots are a PIA so I feel bad LAN picked this location

Such a great experience. The food was delicious, creative, and comforting, and the whole restaurant…read morefelt thoughtful without being stuffy. Great atmosphere, warm service, and a meal that actually gave me something to think about afterward. I'd absolutely come back.

My husband and I dined here for the last night of DineLA and had a spectacular meal. It was a last…read moreminute decision so we didn't get a seat inside where it's dark and vibey, but sitting on the patio outside in the plaza was still really nice on a warm summer evening! Our server was very friendly and helpful in what we should order, and we felt very well taken care of during our visit. Over the course of the evening, we ordered the peach cocktail, strawberry goat cheese jasmine cocktail, Tommy's margarita, and kumquat apricot cocktail. My favorites were the first two - you could really taste all the components in them, so complex and interesting!! The kumquat apricot was also fun and refreshing for a hot night. The margarita was fine. Full disclosure - I ordered this drink because the ingredients looked really unique and interesting but I don't like Mezcal because it usually overpowers a drink, and that is kind of what happened here (couldn't taste any guava or green tea notes), so take my opinion with a grain of salt. For food, we got the following: Course 1: - Lamb terrine (5/5 great if you like lamb, it is delightfully gamey - in a good way) - Tomato Tartare (3/5 I think I wasn't into the trout roe with this but it was fresh and nice) Course 2: - Pork sausage in crepinette (4/5 fun presentation but this didn't blow me away) - Ragu of wild mushroom with tofu gnudi (5/5 the sauce on this was so good) Course 3: - Fried chicken (5/5 perfectly fried and loved the pickles on the side) - Mapo tofu with sweetbreads (4/5 good but I've had better mapo tofu, not a big lover of organ meats but the sweetbreads were great) Course 4 (best course): - Beef cheek (5/5 so incredibly tender and flavorful) - Spiced lamb saddle (5/5 so many flavors going on and the meat was cooked to perfection) For dessert, we ordered the corn sabayon and the roasted strawberry desserts but they brought us the strawberry and melon desserts instead. We realized we didn't get the corn dessert until we were halfway through eating what we received. We mentioned it to our waiter jokingly but he actually brought us out the other dessert too, which was such lovely service. Honestly, even though we didn't order the melon dessert, it ended up being the sleeper hit because it was served with a an amazing creamy honey mousse underneath the melon shaved ice. It was really something special, and I'd highly recommend it. Overall, I'd recommend this for a nice date night or a splurge dinner with friends. It's not cheap, but the quality was definitely there both in their fare and their service. It was a great exploration of Asian fusion done in a fine dining/tasting menu-style.

Food was amazing will come back again! Will tell friends and family. If live around area will come…read moreback often.

Plenty of options they let you sample. Great bang for your buck. Will definitely be coming backread more