Best Business Lunch Chinese Restaurants in Los Angeles
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Green Apple China Bistro
Separate vegetarian menu and customizable spice levels with fresh-to-order preparation
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family-run Chinese restaurant offering cooked-to-order Cantonese and Sichuan dishes in a clean, contemporary space. Known for generous lunch specials and reliable execution across a broad menu spanning kung pao chicken to crispy walnut shrimp with pineapple. The value-driven approach and consistent quality have made this a Studio City staple for over 15 years.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Walnut Shrimp with Pineapple, Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu
What Makes it Special: Separate vegetarian menu and customizable spice levels with fresh-to-order preparation
#2
MR CHOW
8.3
Wolfgang Puck protégé Michael Chow's legendary Beijing-style restaurant has been drawing Hollywood's elite since 1974. The hand-pulled noodles show and tableside Beijing duck carving provide theatrical dining alongside expertly crafted dumplings and authentic Northern Chinese specialties.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beijing Duck, MR CHOW Noodles, Chicken Satay Dumplings
What Makes it Special: Live hand-pulled noodle demonstrations nightly by master pasta chef
#3
The New Moon
8.3
New Moon’s downtown location brings a polished take on Chinese-American classics, anchored by the family’s much-praised Chinese chicken salad and crowd-pleasing wok dishes. A full bar and contemporary dining room make it a comfortable option for business lunches, pre-theater dinners, or casual date nights in the Fashion District.
Must-Try Dishes:
New Moon Chicken Salad, Shelby’s Sweet & Spicy Chicken, Crispy Orange Peel Beef
What Makes it Special: A contemporary Chinese-American menu from a family credited with popularizing Chinese chicken salad.
8.1
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
A slightly more polished Chinese dining room with Shanghainese leanings and a menu that ranges from soup dumplings to richer braised dishes. The room feels comfortable for groups, and when the kitchen is on, flavors come layered and true to style. Best for sit-down Chinese that feels a touch special without going formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Xiao Long Bao, Shanghainese Braised Pork, Pan-Fried Noodles
What Makes it Special: Shanghainese-focused menu with a more upscale neighborhood feel.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Business Lunch Power Players
A long-running Chinese restaurant dating back to 1952, Golden Phoenix is where Westchester and airport-area regulars go for huge family-style portions and old-school dumpling platters. While it’s a broad Chinese menu rather than a pure dim sum house, the pot stickers, steamed dumplings, and combo appetizer plate play the dim sum role for group meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Pot Stickers (10 pcs.), Shrimp Steamed Dumplings (10 pcs.), Combination Appetizer Platter
What Makes it Special: Decades-old Chinese institution near LAX known for generous dumpling and appetizer spreads.
#6
Chin Chin
7.8
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Studio City outpost of the Los Angeles institution that debuted on Sunset Boulevard in 1983, introducing dim sum and Cantonese cooking to mainstream audiences. The spacious second-floor location serves nouveau Chinese-American fare without MSG, from Szechuan dumplings to the signature Chinese chicken salad. Open kitchen and contemporary design appeal to Valley families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Szechuan Dumplings in Cilantro Sauce, Peanut Noodles, Kung Pao Scallops
What Makes it Special: LA institution since 1983 with gluten-free menu and health-conscious preparations
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Business Lunch Power Players
A fast-casual chain that built its reputation on handmade xiao long bao and wok-fried noodles with quality a notch above typical counter-service Chinese. The short rib dan mein and crab mapo tofu draw repeat visits from Sawtelle regulars who want something more refined than takeout but faster than a sit-down dinner. Expect competent execution across the menu with occasional wrapper inconsistency on the soup dumplings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Xiao Long Bao (pork soup dumplings), Short Rib Dan Mein, Dungeness Crab Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: High-volume favorite for consistently strong handmade dumplings and noodles.
#8
Xi'an
7.8
This 28-year neighborhood staple offers modern Chinese fusion with health-conscious preparations and a lively patio perfect for Canon Drive people-watching. The extensive menu balances traditional favorites like Mongolian Beef with contemporary twists like their famous Garlic Noodles.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Noodles Special Recipe, Kung Pao Shrimp, Surf and Turf Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: MSG-free preparations with customizable spice levels
7.7
A 60-year-old Chinatown dim sum hall running one of the last traditional cart services in Los Angeles, where plates roll past and you point to eat. The food is reliable Cantonese banquet fare at prices that keep regulars cycling through weekly, though the room shows its age and service runs on a flag-down-your-cart rhythm that rewards initiative over patience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har Gow, Shumai, Chicken Feet
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chinatown dim sum hall with roaming cart service, a format increasingly rare in Los Angeles