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I usually go to the window to order the famous $1 dim sum but on this day I wanted to dine in on my lunch break with my current read and try something new on their menu. I absolutely love egg foo young and was excited to see that it was on their menu! I ordered the Pork Egg Foo Young and noticed pretty quickly that the gravy was absolutely delicious! Though the pork seemed to have been added on top instead of throughout the actual egg patty, which was a little disappointing. Service was a little spotty but I am a diner who is pretty low maintenance once I get my order hahaha. The space looked and felt like a neighborhood staple with lots of locals and regulars stopping in for lunch for their usual orders. Cleanliness wasn't that great tbh but may be worth it for the food. I'll be back for window service for dim sum and also to order takeout! Dine-in wasn't for me just due to the overall cleanliness of the place but I'm willing to overlook this for the baked BBQ buns and egg foo young gravy!
Honestly, I think Won Kok is a overrated. The food is good, but not amazing. I ordered soup and they gave me a noodle dish instead, which was actually ok, although some of the noodles were undercooked and sticky. Portions are really big and the food comes out pretty fast, especially if you sit inside. The outdoor line is always long and takes a while. There's plenty of indoor seating, but parking is limited. Overall, good food, but I don't think it lives up to the hype.
Got some good shrimp dumpling for very cheap and love their pineapple Buns. Very good price and quick service up front . Ambiance not bad got that classic LA Chinatown vibes. Not a bad place to grab some cheap good quality grub after a long hot hike
Um. No. Definitely a hole-in-the-wall, with very disappointing takeout dim sum. I don't know why this place is popular, maybe it's their dining options, which wasn't available when I came in the morning. Entrees are available after 10:30am. But the dim sum...how can one make such bad, soulless delicacies that are suppose to instead, show craftsmanship and flavor! I've had many takeout dim sum, and this is by far one of the least favorite locations pretty much ever. The price is cheap for a reason. I would say, though, their buns are slightly better, but nothing to run home about. Shrimp Har Gow - 2 stars Chicken Siu Mai - 2 stars Baked Char Siu Bao - 2.5 Curry Chicken Pastry - 1.5 stars Pineapple Bun - 2 stars Staff are okay here. Front window lady came off like you are bothering her, but she's efficient. I'm not sure if I want to return here. It was really just disappointing. I will have to find another dim sum spot next time I'm in the area. This place was just not it.
We've been coming here for years and I enjoy the dumplings and variety of items available. The restaurant is in need of TLC and it shows it, because it has been there since I can remember. Depending on when you arrive the place can be empty one minute and busy the next- avoid lunch rush 1130- 1. I usually order to go which is better because you can also order the dim sum without having to wait in that line outside. A staple in Chinatown because it is always busy. We ordered the dim sum which is made fresh daily and is priced reasonably. They serve them out of the steam pots and placed to order or to go. The pork fried rice is tender and filled with pork, eggs, and vegetables. The chow mein is good but could use a little more seasoning.
You want good dimsum.... You've come to the right place. Is the restaurant clean..... well... let's say, you can eat there, I just recommend you not to use the bathroom or turn a blind eye on what you see at random places. Is the service good. It's a Chinese place... you get what you get and you don't get upset as long as your food is good and it comes out right.
They have their own parking lot so that's convenient. There's a take out window that is very popular. There's a sit down part of the restaurant with sit down menu. You can also order from the take out menu. BBQ Cha shiu bao ($1.20)- super good. Large. A little different, they don't use brown sugar to marinade the meat but nice and soft. Pineapple custard bun $1.80- super super good. Large. Pieces of pineapple in the sweet custard. This bun is a winner. Dan ta ($1.80)- deceivingly good. It looks like it'll be dry and not good. But the custard is soft, the crust has not texture. Whole duck ($34)- the roast BBQ is super good. Crispy skin. You see the duck fat is melted with flavor. A little bit on the salty side. But I don't think I've had a duck like this in the 626. I would only come for the baked goods and roast duck. Beef chow fun $13- I would skip this dish. It's not very good. Soggy noodles. No wok hei. Shiu Mai- they chicken and pork shiu Mai- i this is the only place I have seen chicken shiu Mai-. Har Gow- not good. I would skip this.
Won Kok is located in Los Angeles Chinatown. It's a surprisingly large restaurant with competitive parking inside their private lot. This is a no-frills and food-focused type of restaurant. It's not like the typical dim sum places I go to normally. The service style was a bit confusing. You can either order take-out or self seat and call for a waiter to service you. I tried their dim sum and a plate of beef chow mien. Prices are very affordable and the quality is good. However, I did feel like the shui mai tasted previously frozen. Next time I want to try more of their plates because the portions I coming out of the kitchen looked decent a the prices were around $12-$18 for most plates. Although the process felt chaotic and the interior wasn't the most clean, I could see the diligence and passion emanate through the staff's hard work. The staff are friendly and responsive when called over. They are also endlessly doing something, so they keep themselves busy and aren't slacking around. Overall, dining at Won Kok was an interesting, authentic dim sum experience. I'd come back to try their non-dim sum items.
Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 I have been here few times for dim sum to go. Their dim sum items are affordable and taste ok for the price. This time me and co worker decided to try their regular lunch menu. I ordered house special rice plate. The picture looked tasty. I was hoping to taste like Thai mixed veggies rice plate but when I tried it, I was disappointed. It just tasted like soy sauce with corn starch. I did not enjoy my dish and I tried other items also but did not impress. I won't be back.
Decided to stop by Won Kok after my trip to lax-c down the street. Saw a short line so went for it. They have 2 options- you can sit down at their restaurant and order food or you can wait in line outside for their dimsum items. Be prepared to be in line for 30+ minutes. Regardless of line size, majority of customers have big orders for parties, etc.- that contributes to the long wait. Make sure to look for the order form - You have to fill out a form and check the menu items you'd like because they ask for it when it's your turn to start your order. For anyone that doesn't eat pork, they have CHICKEN OPTIONS. I ordered the chicken siomai, steamed chicken bun and baked chicken buns. Also got the sesame balls and egg custard for dessertish. So worth the wait and you cannot go wrong with the prices! 10 out of 10 for me! Enjoy.
I had low expectations, but pretty bad all around. Everything I had was among the worst I've ever had. Below average at best. Not sure why it's popular. The other cheap take-out dim sum/bakery place across the parking lot was a full five stars for me. There were about 7 parties ahead of me on a Friday, but the line took more than 30 minutes. Not a single Chinese person in line. I should have known better. People were buying in bulk, like 50 pieces of siu mai. There were 3 people working behind the counter. The person who takes the order is also the person who gets and packs the food, so the line doesn't move at all until each customer is gone. Not sure why they don't have one person take orders and other people pack the food. The workers were really nice though. Steamed dim sum is limited to pork siu mai, chicken siu mai, and ha gow. A handful of steamed and baked bun options. Not full dim sum selection. Pork siu mai - not tasty, white wrapper instead of yellow. Tasted low quality. Baked cha siu bao - dry and not tasty. not glistening with butter as they should be. Pineapple custard bao - not bad, but it actually had chunks of pineapple in it. WTF??? Did too many non-Chinese people complain that their pineapple buns didn't have pineapple? They're not supposed to. Sponge cake ma lai go - light yellow instead of brown. not fragrant. Beef curry pastry - pastry crust not flaky. Not enough curry flavor in the filling Bad food made by people who don't know good food, being sold to people who don't know good food.
2 Stars = "Could've been better" 3 Stars - "OK" First off, this place does accept cards and tap to pay. It's just a $10 minimum order. This place is both, it's okay but could've been better, I'm ranking it a 3 because of it's historical significance and low cost which is really important to many people. I have been wanting to check this place out for YEARS! Maybe it would've been better if this was 15 years ago when cost of the raw material isn't at our current insane price. I finally got a chance to stop off here on my way to pick up some people from LAX. The wait was not too bad when I arrived on a Friday at 11:45am, but it was still a wait as some people in front of me ordered towers of food. By the time I was done, the line was maybe 3 times longer than when I arrived. Line was about 20 people deep at 12:15pm. Process was straight forward, they ask what you want, jot it down and proceed to fill boxes, then return as ask for payment, zero chit chat which is always a plus. The most important Shu Mai and Har Gow were not great which is not a good sign for the rest of the menu. Shu Mai (the pork one) was okay, it lacked the traditional flavors, there was very little mushroom and no shrimp at all, which is understandable at the $1 cost in 2026. The Har Gow (the shrimp one with the translucent wrapper) had too thick of a wrapper and the filling seems to be a blended filling with small chunks of shrimp in it. Traditionally this filing would be large chunks if not whole pieces of shrimp with bamboo shoots. The steamed Char Shu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun) was actually pretty good, the bread texture and filling was on point though, but it was lacking filling. I'm definitely getting more of their bread products if I come back. The Egg Tart was good, but the filling was a bit too sweet and also too little filling. At the end of the day, this is essentially me complaining about products from a $0.99 store which makes so sense, so I would say, you should try it for yourself. I would pick the dim sum from Dim Sum Express in Monterey Park over Won Kok, but that also means paying 70-80% more per piece. So there is a time a place for this kind of dim sum.
I stopped by here to pick-up a baked char siu bao and was pleasantly surprised to see that they also had the white rice sugar cake. We also got some almond cookies. All of our items were less than $2 each. The char siu bao had adequate filling (but not super hefty); the flavor was just okay - 3/5. I prefer my baked bun filling to be more saucy and savory. I love, love, loved the white sugar rice cake! The flavor was good - lightly sweet, a little tangy, moist, soft, and fluffy - 10/10. I have my go-to spot in New York City for this treat, but Won Kok's is my new favorite. Their white rice sugar cake was a bright spot in my impromptu day in LA.
23 days ago
Look, I'm not the kind of person who associate amazing value in food to their flavours. However, the $1 dimsum they offer!? Come on, it's not the best thing ever. If you come here and expect to be fed like in a Michelin 3 Star? That's not happening. But think of the times you go to a sit down dimsum spot and their dumplings taste like premade from factory instead of making in-house, and then still charges you 16 for 4 pieces of shrimp dumplings (where here it's 1$- I know). They have a huge variety of choices, that's already a plus, the super reasonably price, it scratches off the itch for the cravings that I have. I went at night time so I've no idea how busy it gets during the day, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a line for workers around or any dim-sum lovers. Another thing is that they carry old-school Cantonese pastries that you don't normally see at most of the Cantonese restaurants in here. With this price I couldn't complain about anything. It's like fast food for dim-sum, you go to the takeout counter and you order. They grab it at the spot, and you just get it immediately. read more
I usually go to the window to order the famous $1 dim sum but on this day I wanted to dine in on my lunch break with my current read and try something new on their menu. I absolutely love egg foo young and was excited to see that it was on their menu! I ordered the Pork Egg Foo Young and noticed pretty quickly that the gravy was absolutely delicious! Though the pork seemed to have been added on top instead of throughout the actual egg patty, which was a little disappointing. Service was a little spotty but I am a diner who is pretty low maintenance once I get my order hahaha. The space looked and felt like a neighborhood staple with lots of locals and regulars stopping in for lunch for their usual orders. Cleanliness wasn't that great tbh but may be worth it for the food. I'll be back for window service for dim sum and also to order takeout! Dine-in wasn't for me just due to the overall cleanliness of the place but I'm willing to overlook this for the baked BBQ buns and egg foo young gravy! read more
2 days ago
Honestly, I think Won Kok is a overrated. The food is good, but not amazing. I ordered soup and they gave me a noodle dish instead, which was actually ok, although some of the noodles were undercooked and sticky. Portions are really big and the food comes out pretty fast, especially if you sit inside. The outdoor line is always long and takes a while. There's plenty of indoor seating, but parking is limited. Overall, good food, but I don't think it lives up to the hype. read more
Got some good shrimp dumpling for very cheap and love their pineapple Buns. Very good price and quick service up front . Ambiance not bad got that classic LA Chinatown vibes. Not a bad place to grab some cheap good quality grub after a long hot hike read more
2 days ago
5 months ago
Um. No. Definitely a hole-in-the-wall, with very disappointing takeout dim sum. I don't know why this place is popular, maybe it's their dining options, which wasn't available when I came in the morning. Entrees are available after 10:30am. But the dim sum...how can one make such bad, soulless delicacies that are suppose to instead, show craftsmanship and flavor! I've had many takeout dim sum, and this is by far one of the least favorite locations pretty much ever. The price is cheap for a reason. I would say, though, their buns are slightly better, but nothing to run home about. Shrimp Har Gow - 2 stars Chicken Siu Mai - 2 stars Baked Char Siu Bao - 2.5 Curry Chicken Pastry - 1.5 stars Pineapple Bun - 2 stars Staff are okay here. Front window lady came off like you are bothering her, but she's efficient. I'm not sure if I want to return here. It was really just disappointing. I will have to find another dim sum spot next time I'm in the area. This place was just not it. read more
We've been coming here for years and I enjoy the dumplings and variety of items available. The restaurant is in need of TLC and it shows it, because it has been there since I can remember. Depending on when you arrive the place can be empty one minute and busy the next- avoid lunch rush 1130- 1. I usually order to go which is better because you can also order the dim sum without having to wait in that line outside. A staple in Chinatown because it is always busy. We ordered the dim sum which is made fresh daily and is priced reasonably. They serve them out of the steam pots and placed to order or to go. The pork fried rice is tender and filled with pork, eggs, and vegetables. The chow mein is good but could use a little more seasoning. read more
You want good dimsum.... You've come to the right place. Is the restaurant clean..... well... let's say, you can eat there, I just recommend you not to use the bathroom or turn a blind eye on what you see at random places. Is the service good. It's a Chinese place... you get what you get and you don't get upset as long as your food is good and it comes out right. read more
5 months ago
They have their own parking lot so that's convenient. There's a take out window that is very popular. There's a sit down part of the restaurant with sit down menu. You can also order from the take out menu. BBQ Cha shiu bao ($1.20)- super good. Large. A little different, they don't use brown sugar to marinade the meat but nice and soft. Pineapple custard bun $1.80- super super good. Large. Pieces of pineapple in the sweet custard. This bun is a winner. Dan ta ($1.80)- deceivingly good. It looks like it'll be dry and not good. But the custard is soft, the crust has not texture. Whole duck ($34)- the roast BBQ is super good. Crispy skin. You see the duck fat is melted with flavor. A little bit on the salty side. But I don't think I've had a duck like this in the 626. I would only come for the baked goods and roast duck. Beef chow fun $13- I would skip this dish. It's not very good. Soggy noodles. No wok hei. Shiu Mai- they chicken and pork shiu Mai- i this is the only place I have seen chicken shiu Mai-. Har Gow- not good. I would skip this. read more
Won Kok is located in Los Angeles Chinatown. It's a surprisingly large restaurant with competitive parking inside their private lot. This is a no-frills and food-focused type of restaurant. It's not like the typical dim sum places I go to normally. The service style was a bit confusing. You can either order take-out or self seat and call for a waiter to service you. I tried their dim sum and a plate of beef chow mien. Prices are very affordable and the quality is good. However, I did feel like the shui mai tasted previously frozen. Next time I want to try more of their plates because the portions I coming out of the kitchen looked decent a the prices were around $12-$18 for most plates. Although the process felt chaotic and the interior wasn't the most clean, I could see the diligence and passion emanate through the staff's hard work. The staff are friendly and responsive when called over. They are also endlessly doing something, so they keep themselves busy and aren't slacking around. Overall, dining at Won Kok was an interesting, authentic dim sum experience. I'd come back to try their non-dim sum items. read more
7 months ago
Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 I have been here few times for dim sum to go. Their dim sum items are affordable and taste ok for the price. This time me and co worker decided to try their regular lunch menu. I ordered house special rice plate. The picture looked tasty. I was hoping to taste like Thai mixed veggies rice plate but when I tried it, I was disappointed. It just tasted like soy sauce with corn starch. I did not enjoy my dish and I tried other items also but did not impress. I won't be back. read more
Decided to stop by Won Kok after my trip to lax-c down the street. Saw a short line so went for it. They have 2 options- you can sit down at their restaurant and order food or you can wait in line outside for their dimsum items. Be prepared to be in line for 30+ minutes. Regardless of line size, majority of customers have big orders for parties, etc.- that contributes to the long wait. Make sure to look for the order form - You have to fill out a form and check the menu items you'd like because they ask for it when it's your turn to start your order. For anyone that doesn't eat pork, they have CHICKEN OPTIONS. I ordered the chicken siomai, steamed chicken bun and baked chicken buns. Also got the sesame balls and egg custard for dessertish. So worth the wait and you cannot go wrong with the prices! 10 out of 10 for me! Enjoy. read more
5 months ago
I had low expectations, but pretty bad all around. Everything I had was among the worst I've ever had. Below average at best. Not sure why it's popular. The other cheap take-out dim sum/bakery place across the parking lot was a full five stars for me. There were about 7 parties ahead of me on a Friday, but the line took more than 30 minutes. Not a single Chinese person in line. I should have known better. People were buying in bulk, like 50 pieces of siu mai. There were 3 people working behind the counter. The person who takes the order is also the person who gets and packs the food, so the line doesn't move at all until each customer is gone. Not sure why they don't have one person take orders and other people pack the food. The workers were really nice though. Steamed dim sum is limited to pork siu mai, chicken siu mai, and ha gow. A handful of steamed and baked bun options. Not full dim sum selection. Pork siu mai - not tasty, white wrapper instead of yellow. Tasted low quality. Baked cha siu bao - dry and not tasty. not glistening with butter as they should be. Pineapple custard bao - not bad, but it actually had chunks of pineapple in it. WTF??? Did too many non-Chinese people complain that their pineapple buns didn't have pineapple? They're not supposed to. Sponge cake ma lai go - light yellow instead of brown. not fragrant. Beef curry pastry - pastry crust not flaky. Not enough curry flavor in the filling Bad food made by people who don't know good food, being sold to people who don't know good food. read more
2 Stars = "Could've been better" 3 Stars - "OK" First off, this place does accept cards and tap to pay. It's just a $10 minimum order. This place is both, it's okay but could've been better, I'm ranking it a 3 because of it's historical significance and low cost which is really important to many people. I have been wanting to check this place out for YEARS! Maybe it would've been better if this was 15 years ago when cost of the raw material isn't at our current insane price. I finally got a chance to stop off here on my way to pick up some people from LAX. The wait was not too bad when I arrived on a Friday at 11:45am, but it was still a wait as some people in front of me ordered towers of food. By the time I was done, the line was maybe 3 times longer than when I arrived. Line was about 20 people deep at 12:15pm. Process was straight forward, they ask what you want, jot it down and proceed to fill boxes, then return as ask for payment, zero chit chat which is always a plus. The most important Shu Mai and Har Gow were not great which is not a good sign for the rest of the menu. Shu Mai (the pork one) was okay, it lacked the traditional flavors, there was very little mushroom and no shrimp at all, which is understandable at the $1 cost in 2026. The Har Gow (the shrimp one with the translucent wrapper) had too thick of a wrapper and the filling seems to be a blended filling with small chunks of shrimp in it. Traditionally this filing would be large chunks if not whole pieces of shrimp with bamboo shoots. The steamed Char Shu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun) was actually pretty good, the bread texture and filling was on point though, but it was lacking filling. I'm definitely getting more of their bread products if I come back. The Egg Tart was good, but the filling was a bit too sweet and also too little filling. At the end of the day, this is essentially me complaining about products from a $0.99 store which makes so sense, so I would say, you should try it for yourself. I would pick the dim sum from Dim Sum Express in Monterey Park over Won Kok, but that also means paying 70-80% more per piece. So there is a time a place for this kind of dim sum. read more
7 days ago
I stopped by here to pick-up a baked char siu bao and was pleasantly surprised to see that they also had the white rice sugar cake. We also got some almond cookies. All of our items were less than $2 each. The char siu bao had adequate filling (but not super hefty); the flavor was just okay - 3/5. I prefer my baked bun filling to be more saucy and savory. I love, love, loved the white sugar rice cake! The flavor was good - lightly sweet, a little tangy, moist, soft, and fluffy - 10/10. I have my go-to spot in New York City for this treat, but Won Kok's is my new favorite. Their white rice sugar cake was a bright spot in my impromptu day in LA. read more
7 months ago
The way this place has a line around the building, you might think it was some sort of Supreme or sneaker drop. Highly recommend you get in line early for the window. It'll likely be a wait but it's all worth it. Just prepare yourself to have a few things sold out. You also know it's gonna be good when the ladies at the window try to rush you or get a little annoyed if you're not prepared. It's so easy to almost get 1 of everything and not break the bank. Try it! You only live once. The dumplings and stuffed mochi with ground pork were my favorite but everything tasted good, to be honest. There's something for everybody at the window. They do have a full menu inside if you feel like dining in! read more
food: BAKED PORK BUNS: 10000000/5. holy crap... get this. I ate 3 buns in 1 sitting. if you lik savory flavor with a slightly sweet bun, this is for you. SHU MAI CHICKEN: good shumai. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely solid. service/wait: expect to wait in a line. I water about 10-15mins, but the line moves quick. make sure to get the paper to fill out your order. make sure to out the quantity. minimal parking. the workers are quick, expect strictness. don't expect very nice customer service, but I wasn't surprised. ambiance: it's Chinatown dtla, so your waiting on the side of the street... read more
8 months ago
Had a chance to finally try this hole in the wall for dim sum! Located in Chinatown, plaza was small and parking was plenty since we went early. Service is quick and food is authentic! Dim sum was average. I wouldn't go out of my way again to get it but still glad I was able to try it. read more
Went here late afternoon, mid week. Rain storm just passed. Parking was waiting for me but I think if it were the weekend, it would be a different story. Came for the baked pork buns - a neighbor introduced my kids to it like years ago. We love it & especially when it's still warm. Anyhow, walked into the restaurant's main entrance. First time here. Not sure how things worked. A family in front of me placing orders to go. I was like, ok I'm in the right spot. It had been raining hard just minutes before so I was glad to be inside waiting. Then I got annoyed. I was still in line when 2 separate groups walked in behind me. They sat themselves & exchanged looks with one of the servers. I didn't say anything because I thought, I'm taking mine to go. Then the host came back and when I said my orders were to go, he said you need to order outside window. Ok, next thought came to mind: ignore me for 10 min waiting in line, I'm not a mind reader. I was just hangry. I would have just left there and then but the damn baked pork buns, that's the reason I was even there! Did I say hangry? Don't shop hungry because you're more likely to evolve, hangry. I went outside, 3 others in front of me. Placed my orders and drove home. The person taking my order was patient and kind and I was outta there fast! Food review - the baked pork buns were the reason I stopped here. They were so good and still hot when I got home (like an hour later). Also, I will return just to get these again, despite the rude start of this experience. Got 2-dozen, one for my neighbor, one for me. - the curry beef pastry was ok. A little dry and needed more curry. - pork shu mai was also ok. I tried it before I left the parking lot (I was hungry). Then when I got home with some dipping sauce. It needed more seasoning, just saying. read more
3 months ago
I tried the shrimp shu mai and found it lacked flavor. The pork shumai, which several people in line highly recommended, was also pretty underwhelming and only barely lukewarm when served. That said, I do have to give credit where it's due--the sesame ball was excellent. Almost everyone in line recommended it, and it was probably one of the best sesame balls I've had. Unfortunately, everything else I tried was disappointing and didn't live up to expectations. Overall, I wouldn't recommend most of the menu based on my experience, and I don't think I'll be coming back. Gave it an extra star due to the sesame ball... read more
Def a hole in the wall place. The baos here are HUGEE and def bang for your buck! The har gow was okay, a little dry on the outside but the siu mai was yummy!! I really liked the fried bbq pork bun and eggroll! The egg tart was also really good. I came on a Sunday morning around 9:30 and there was a small line but it went by fast! They only had part of the menu available this early but there was plenty options. Got everything under $20 and had a decent amount left over! read more
Hidden gem for dimsum in Chinatown! Went to get takeout from the window and everything was so cheap and delicious. Came on a rainy day and there was a line so I imagine this spot is always busy. Everything was delicious, my only note is that our orders were not super accurate (missed a few items) Parking is tight here so prepare to be in and out. Saw that there's also a sit down portion of the restaurant as well. read more
8 months ago
This is a dining staple for my family, going back to the late 1970s. Quality has not changed nor the service. If you're looking for an authentic dim sum flavor explosion, with reasonable pricing, this place is the place for you. There's so much options for your palate that I dont think I've had the pleasure of trying everything on the menu. We have our favorites, pork siomai, hargaw, steam buns, sesame seed Mochi balls, egg tarts, rice cakes, ... man and the list goes on and on. Definitely a place I visit when I go to Chinatown in Los Angeles. Ambiance?? Well... its like you entered a small pocket in the heart of Chinatown... the food speaks for itself. FYI -- Pay cash if you can .. it will help process your dining experience faster when you're ready to leave. And if you're just picking up dimsum, check out the menu before you head out cause when you're at the window.. you'll need to know what you want because those ladies behind the counter moves QUICK !!! Get there early too cause the line can wrap around half a block if its lunch hours. HAPPY Eats YelpFam!! read more
Tried the to go dim sum option located outside of the actual restaurant. There was a line but we were served quickly. If you've got ever been to Chinatown and experienced their "no nonsense" attitude, this dim sum spot is no different. You best have your order ready when it is your turn. Loved that you can get dim sum by the piece. Their har gow (not pictured) wrap was slightly under. Egg tarts were warm and disintegrated in your mouth. Their pineapple custard bun is what sets them apart. I have never had a custard bun with chunks of pineapple in it which was delish! The bun was not heavy and the crackling on top wasn't super sweet. Buns are slightly on the pricier side compared to other places. read more
9 months ago
We were driving around town in hopes of stopping at an authentic dim sum location and saw the line for this one and thought, "hey this looks like it could be a good spot." So my husband got in line to order for us. Here's what we ordered: 3 Chicken Shumai 3 Shrimp Har Gow 1 Pork Bun 1 Red Bean Bun 1 Sticky Chicken Rice EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING WAS COLD. We parked right across the street too, so it's not like it got cold on his walk back to the car. The Bun was not fresh, it was firm. The pork and red bean were good, but again with a firm bun. We didn't even touch the sticky chicken rice because it was cold and wasn't fresh and the leaf it was wrapped in had a weird smell. I only ate 1 shrimp Har Gow because it was cold and tasted bland. The Chicken Shumai was good, but I could tell it would've been even better served hot or even warm to say the least. I only ate all 3 chicken Shumai because I was so hungry I couldn't wait to eat. But I'm glad we only got some "appetizers" size portions, because we went somewhere close to home to order our entrees meal where we know they cook and serve fresh off the grill. Definitely not going back. I honestly wouldn't even recommend this place if you're desperate. I see why people line up - because it's so cheap. But I'd rather pay more for quality food. Hope this helps someone decide their next move when considering this place. read more
2 months ago
Oh, where do I begin the minute? I walked in. I wanted to turn around, but my cousin wanted it so we stayed. I feel a parasite, rolling and jumping inside of my stomach as we speak. It was very dirty in there. Walls need to be clean it's just really nasty but what took the cake was a customer service was straight trash. It was almost like you couldn't even ask for things that she was just in a hurry she threw it on the table. I was like what is this about like, bro? You can't have nasty ass establishment and bad customer service you gotta pick a struggle anyway I wouldn't recommend it, but you do what you want because people are still up in there. it was a line. I don't understand why but it was pretty dirty. I felt the grease. I think I brought about 8 gallons of oil back anyway eat that food at your own risk. read more
Won Kok is a nice option to pick up dim sum to go when you are in Chinatown on a whim. First, there is always a line. No matter if it's a Tuesday morning or Sunday lunch. I waited about 20 mins until it got to my turn. The ambiance of the place is very old school, definitely could use some remodeling. Once it got to my turn. I order 3 shu mais, an egg roll, and a chicken bun. The lady rolled her eyes when I ordered, because my order is small? I was only getting a snack for myself, there's no need for that! Plus I waited all this time so I think it's pretty fair I get to order what I want when it got to my turn. The dim sum is average tasting. I come because it is convenient for pick up when I'm in the mood for dim sum. read more
2 months ago
Drove almost 2 hrs to come get some dim sum & spend the day in LA. The dim sum is good & cheap. We sat inside the restaurant to eat. The service was a bit slow as there were only 2 waiters & so many customers. Parking lot can be a bit tricky but just be patient as customers are in and out. The fried rice was okay, a bit dry & the Chinese broccoli was tasty. read more
6 months ago
It's busy here. They're running an original style Cantonese/HK cuisine place. That translates into large portions served without too much finesse but a lot of old world flavoring. Soy sauce is sparse and instead you'll find green onions and ginger are pronounced. The black bean sauce is old style with just a splash of Shao xin. White pepper for soups with really deep flavored stocks. You don't need chili crisp dribbled on everything (though they do make a fine kung pao set of plates.) The manager/owners enjoy running the place at fever pitch (for a trivia fest check out his wrist watch of the day). There are slips of paper that kind of indicate your takeaway options, but basically everything is either at the take out window or via the inside register. They do have a fairly large interior for the anniversary/funeral reception sized banquets, but this is much more casual than the bigger gold and red restaurants in the area. Prices are excellent for the quality and purity of the recipes. WK is an excellent example of the transitional style between the full-on Chinese-American old chop suey houses with pu-pus and almond duck, and the newer Mandarin banquet style places, where you find the whole crabs, lobsters and Chinese-style filet mignon. Duck dishes are excellent as are the numerous fresh chicken dishes. Dim sum offerings are basic staple versions priced accordingly but freshly produced. read more
1 year ago
This place always has a line stretching down the sidewalk to their walk up window front. This section of the restaurant is only for a quick order to-go for their yummy dim sum dumplings and pastries. If you want to order the traditional main dishes you've got to go inside to order and even sit down to eat like a regular restaurant. I've driven by this place so many times in the traffic rush to get home from work and never had the chance to check it out. Over the summer, I finally found the time to stop by. There is a little side parking lot to Won Kok but there aren't a lot of spaces. So then street parking would be your next best bet. The top 3 dim sums they have listed are the following: Pork Shu Mai (at $1each) Chicken Shu Mai (at $1each) Har Gow (Shrimp Dumpling at $1.10 each) I was so excited to finally order from here I got 15 of each that I planned to share with my sister's household, my parents, and mine. It was more than enough for all 3 households because these shu mai & dumplings are humongous. They will definitely fill you up! My favorite was the Har Gow. It's the opague, white, almost transparent looking plump shrimp dumplings. Sooooo YUM! The line looks long but it moves fast because they have everything already piping hot ready inside by the window that you order. Nom. Nom. Nom. read more
25 days ago
We love supporting local spots, but the lack of care here makes it tough to want to come back. The service is always slow, but today the packing was just careless. They packed crispy egg rolls into the same plastic bag of oily dumplings, turning them completely soggy. They also threw our sponge cake and rice cake into the same bag, and they only packed 2 leftover rice cake scraps. When other places show so much more consideration, it's hard to justify returning here. read more
1 year ago
My family has been coming here for years. The food comes out quickly and it's always to our liking. The best part about this place is the bakery connected to it. The line is usually wrapped around the building. If you dine-in, you can order anything from the bakery and get the goodies much faster than everyone outside. It's a good strategy during holidays. My favorite goodie from the bakery is the sesame balls. That crunch is so satisfying! The restaurant is old and rundown. It's a part of its charm. read more
5 months ago
One star for the food. Take out on the dimsum area is always a struggle. My family and friends have grown up eating this type of food. Normally dining in is fine. The establishment has that old vibe but great memories. But lining up for dimsum sometimes you get the right change sometimes you don't. Particularly this one lady that everyone already posted on here is the same person that has such a rude demeanor to anyone who orders and argues and yells all the time( I have observed her many times engaging with others). She does fast calculations adding everything up without receipts. In the past she have short change us couple of times. According from the past and being a long customer, taxes are included of each individual items supposedly "for easier calculation." Then how do you explain $24.60 total by asking for $28? ( I normally do my own calculations afterwards)I get it times are hard and she automatically tips herself?! But without customer's knowledge is stealing. Let it be up to the customer to decide and there must be some form of receipt with each individual transaction so there's no confusion, and not just the grand total type. Please and Thank you. read more
Came back just for the dim sum(I stumbled and yesterday and they only had two sticky rice dumplings left) we ended up getting our war wonton soup and I had to leave this before I finished eating!! a very else authentic feel, totally worth the trip. I love that the staff, I think it's family owned and I'm here for it! definitely coming back. read more
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210 Alpine St
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When does the order window close for dim sum?
Do they nor do to go orders? Just called like 4 times with no answer any theyre open?
Might be because of Chinese new year? They usually always answer, no matter the holy day
Do they accept door dash or grab hub orders?
Yes I’m not sure if both or which one. But I saw drivers picking up orders
Anyone know if this place is still open? I went today (4/12) and it was closed. Not sure if it was for Easter or for the current situation (no signs of course).
I also went today (5/1) and it's closed. Probably closed during Stay at Home order.
Do they have Dim Sum?
Sort of... they have a section off to the side where you can buy the majority of dim sum stuff to go.
I need about 10 dozen bbq pork buns. Do I have to call ahead of time?
Yes it be a good idea to place the order ahead. Depending on which day you plan on going they do have extras on hand ready for order.
I need five dozen char siu baos for a party. Do I have to place an order, or will they have enough on hand?
They probably will have enough on hand, but I would call ahead to check.
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