Best Group Dining Chinese Restaurants in Los Angeles
41 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Genghis Cohen
Long-running Chinese-American classic reborn with retro, late-night flair.
Notable Picks
8.9
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
Trendy Table Hotspots
A revived 1980s Chinese-American institution on Fairfax, Genghis Cohen pairs kung pao, egg rolls, and big-format plates with a moody bar and late-night energy. Locals lean on it for birthday dinners, group gatherings, and nostalgic New York-style takeout that still feels current.
Must-Try Dishes:
New York Egg Rolls, Queen Chicken, Triple Kung Pao
What Makes it Special: Long-running Chinese-American classic reborn with retro, late-night flair.
8.8
A downtown legacy since 1946, Paul’s Kitchen serves classic California-Cantonese dishes like chop suey, egg foo young, and chow mein in a cash-only dining room filled with Dodgers memorabilia. Thousands of multi-platform reviews and decades of regulars point to comforting, consistent food and generous family-style portions at working-class prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tommy Lasorda Special, Wor Won Ton Soup, Chasu Egg Foo Young
What Makes it Special: One of LA’s longest-running Cantonese spots with true midcentury character.
8.6
A long-running Beverly Grove favorite for Hong Kong-style dim sum, Bao Dim Sum House pairs baskets of handmade dumplings with a full bar and loungey dining room. With more than 15 years in the neighborhood and well over a thousand multi-platform reviews at around 4.3 stars, it’s a reliable choice for groups craving classic Cantonese small plates and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings), Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, Radish Cake with Diced Ham
What Makes it Special: Handcrafted Hong Kong-style dim sum in a buzzy, cocktail-friendly setting.
8.6
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Girls Night Out Approved
Group Dining Gatherings
Pine & Crane’s South Park outpost updates Taiwanese home cooking with bright flavors, natural wines, and a sleek indoor–outdoor space that feels built for downtown’s creative crowd. With hundreds of strong reviews since opening in 2022, it’s become a go-to for shareable small plates, noodles, and cocktails before or after a game or show.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan Dan Noodles, Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, Minced Pork on Rice (lu rou fan)
What Makes it Special: Modern Taiwanese flavors, all-day hours, and a design-forward indoor–outdoor setting.
#5
Formosa Cafe
8.4
Formosa Cafe is a historic West Hollywood lounge where classic dim sum-style bites share the table with cocktails and Cantonese-Taiwanese plates in a restored 1930s trolley car space. Locals lean on it for har gow, shumai, and soup dumplings before a night out along Santa Monica Boulevard.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Har Gow, Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pan-Fried Pork Potstickers
What Makes it Special: Old Hollywood bar energy with a focused dim sum-style menu.
8.4
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
The Torrance outpost of Lunasia is a bustling Cantonese dim sum hall where carts and order sheets bring out polished versions of har gow, siu mai, and baked buns all day. Locals use it for weekend family lunches and small celebrations when they want a more polished experience than the average strip-mall spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp har gow, Pork siu mai, Pan-fried turnip cake
What Makes it Special: Polished, high-volume dim sum with broader variety than neighborhood competitors.
#7
Mr Rice
8.4
Mr Rice is a busy Chinese noodle house in the heart of Westwood Village specializing in Yunnan-style mixian bowls with customizable heat levels. Students and locals line up for big, brothy rice noodles, punchy chili oil, and fast, friendly service that works for both quick solo meals and casual dinners with friends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Chili Fatty Beef Mixian, Tomato Fatty Beef Mixian, Signature Mixian with Beef and Veggies
What Makes it Special: Yunnan-style rice noodle bowls with bold chili heat served fast.
C.O.D. Seafood House & Raw Bar is a modern Asian-influenced seafood brasserie on 3rd Street with sidewalk and open-front seating that keeps the dining room feeling like one long patio. Fresh fish, a busy raw bar, and late-night hours make it a lively outdoor option for seafood and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Chilean Sea Bass, Truffle Uni Pasta, Garlic Noodles
What Makes it Special: Asian-inspired seafood, a full raw bar, and buzzy open-air 3rd Street seating.
#9
Chi Dynasty
8.3
Family-owned since 1983, Chi Dynasty blends Szechuan, Mandarin, and Cantonese techniques in a vibrant dining room with red lacquered furniture. The Chinese chicken salad remains a Los Feliz institution, drawing both neighborhood regulars and newcomers for contemporary takes on classic preparations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chinese Chicken Salad, Walnut Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken
What Makes it Special: Over 40 years as Los Feliz's go-to Chinese spot with legendary chicken salad
#10
Fu's Palace
8.3
A classic Pico-Robertson Chinese dining room with a broad menu that leans into comforting, well-seasoned Cantonese-American staples. Portions are generous, sauces land with confident balance, and the kitchen is built for repeat neighborhood dinners and easy takeout. Reliability and range are the strengths here.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kung Pao Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, Tangerine Chicken
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Chinese institution with steady execution across a huge menu.
#11
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.
8.2
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Tucked off San Vicente, Fortune House is an old-school Cantonese and Sichuan restaurant known for seafood, Peking duck, and a sprawling menu that rewards regulars. It feels like a neighborhood dining room where families, seniors, and industry folks all share big platters around lazy Susans.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Orange Chicken, Beef Chow Fun
What Makes it Special: Classic, slightly vintage-feeling Chinese restaurant with a deep, seafood-heavy menu.
8.2
A downtown Asian-fusion workhorse with a menu wide enough to keep families moving: noodles, sushi, rice bowls, and shareables. The space is casual and fast-paced, making it easy for group meals before events or shopping. Best when you want variety and reliable crowd-pleasers.
Must-Try Dishes:
garlic noodles, rainbow roll, crispy orange chicken
What Makes it Special: Huge pan-Asian menu that’s easy for mixed-age groups.
#14
Fei Xiang Gong
8.1
Interactive Chinese BBQ experience featuring lamb kebabs and northeastern Jilin Province specialties cooked on auto-rotating grills at your table. The cumin-rubbed skewers arrive raw for tableside grilling, with tender lamb and beef among the standouts alongside Sichuan-style hot pot and home-style dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cumin Lamb Skewers, Beef Skewers, Spicy Hot Pot
What Makes it Special: Auto-rotating grills let you cook premium Chinese skewers tableside
8.1
This spacious dim sum palace offers traditional Cantonese favorites with modern ordering via QR codes. While not technically late-night, their 8 PM closing makes them one of the later options for quality Chinese in Old Town, with generous portions and fast service.
Must-Try Dishes:
XL Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai, Shanghai Soup Dumplings, BBQ Pork Buns with Pineapple Crust
What Makes it Special: All-day dim sum with QR code ordering efficiency
8.1
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Seafood Town is a long-running Cantonese seafood spot known for big family-style platters of salt-and-pepper everything, whole fried fish, and bargain-priced lunch and dinner specials. It’s the South Torrance standby when families want classic banquet-style dishes without driving to the San Gabriel Valley.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salt and pepper pork chops, Honey walnut shrimp, Salt and pepper calamari
What Makes it Special: Classic Cantonese seafood house with big portions and sharp pricing.
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.
#18
Shanghai Rose
8.1
Dim sum specialist founded by Rose Hu, who spent 25 years mastering the craft before opening this Studio City flagship. The kitchen staffs Hong Kong-trained chefs producing xlb, har gow, and shu mai daily alongside Shanghai-style entrees. All-day dim sum service and happy hour drink specials distinguish this from cart-only competitors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shanghai Juicy Pork Dumplings (Soup Dumplings), Jumbo Shrimp Har Gow, Honey Walnut Shrimp
What Makes it Special: All-day dim sum menu with Hong Kong-trained chefs and Shanghai specialties
#19
Yang Chow
8.1
A Chinatown institution since 1977 that invented slippery shrimp—crispy battered prawns in a garlic-forward sweet-spicy sauce that became an LA staple. The family-style format with lazy susan sharing works well for groups heading to Dodger games or seeking generous Cantonese portions without pretense. Expect a bustling dining room where speed varies but the kitchen delivers on its signatures.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Kung Pao Chicken
What Makes it Special: Chinatown institution since 1977, famous for inventing the slippery shrimp and drawing celebrity regulars before Dodger games
#20
Little Fatty
8
Chef David Kuo's Taiwanese-American kitchen delivers crowd-pleasing riffs on comfort classics—the orange chicken runs crispy and light, and the scallion pancakes hit that chewy-crunchy balance. The eight-table dining room shares a wall (and cocktail menu) with Accomplice bar next door, which means the vibe stays lively and tables stay tight. Works well for groups ordering family-style or couples who want drinks with their 3-cup chicken.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Scallion Pancakes, Walnut Shrimp
What Makes it Special: Taiwanese-American fusion where traditional recipes get playful LA twists, from vegan adaptations to creative cocktail pairings
#21
Northern Cafe
8
Northern Cafe on Hollywood Boulevard serves big bowls of noodle soup and hand-crafted dumplings in a straightforward dining room a few blocks off the Walk of Fame. Portions are generous, flavors lean Sichuan and northern, and prices stay reasonable for the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Juicy Pork Dumplings, House Special Beef Noodle Soup, Scallion Pancake Beef Roll
What Makes it Special: Northern-style dumplings and noodles with real heat and generous portions.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A Brentwood fixture since 1983 built on wok-fired, made-to-order cooking that pulls from multiple Chinese regional traditions—the Chinese chicken salad and Mongolian BBQ beef have become default orders for a reason. It runs as a large-format, shareable-plates operation where families and groups cycle through the same reliable lineup without overthinking. Expect a dining room that gets loud on weekend nights, with an outdoor option that smooths it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chinese Chicken Salad, Mongolian Style BBQ Beef, Orange Chicken
What Makes it Special: LA icon since 1983, every dish cooked fresh to order from recipes spanning provinces across China
7.9
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Outdoor Dining Oasis
A family-run Cantonese-American kitchen operating since 1977, built on generous-portioned staples like crispy duck, honey walnut shrimp, and beef chow fun that keep multi-generational regulars coming back. The Rush Hour filming location doubles as a no-frills Chinatown anchor where the courtyard patio with paper lanterns is the nicest surprise. Go for a big group order at moderate prices and expect solid comfort food, not a reinvention of the genre.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Chow Mein, Egg Rolls
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chinatown staple recognized as the Rush Hour filming location, serving Cantonese-American classics since the 1980s
#24
Golden Phoenix
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.
#25
Hot Wok Cafe
7.9
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
A long-running Northridge Chinese kitchen that trades on generous portions and wallet-friendly pricing—the kind of place where a table of five eats well without second-guessing the bill. Valley regulars cycle through the comfort classics here, and the strip-mall setting in the Vons center at Reseda and Nordhoff keeps the parking easy and the expectations properly calibrated.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cashew Chicken, Wonton Soup, Orange Peel Chicken
What Makes it Special: Long-running Northridge Chinese spot known for generous portions at prices that keep Valley regulars coming back.
#26
Volcano Wok
7.9
Volcano Wok on Sunset leans into Chinese takeout favorites with oversized portions, late hours, and a long menu of stir-fries and fried rice. It functions as a dependable neighborhood option when you want orange chicken or chow mein without overthinking the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Combination Chow Mein
What Makes it Special: Late-hours Chinese takeout with large portions and a full spread of Americanized favorites.
7.8
A San Fernando Valley Cantonese standby with a live fish tank that signals their fresh-to-order seafood approach—the kind of place where regulars know to order off the tank menu. Works best for family dinners and group gatherings where the noise level becomes part of the energy rather than a distraction.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Dim Sum, Walnut Shrimp
What Makes it Special: Longtime San Fernando Valley institution with a live fish tank for fresh-to-order seafood dishes
#28
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
7.8
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.
#30
Dim Sum House
7.8
A made-to-order Cantonese dim sum operation in a Westwood strip mall that draws Westside regulars with its shumai, har gow, and BBQ pork buns at prices well below what you'd pay in the SGV. The format is no-frills counter ordering with quick turnaround—come for the dumplings and the check total, not the ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork and Shrimp Shumai, Shrimp Dumplings, BBQ Pork Buns
What Makes it Special: Affordable, made-to-order Cantonese dim sum in a Westwood strip mall, widely considered the best dim sum on the Westside.
#31
Geshmak
7.8
Geshmak is a kosher restaurant on Beverly that blends New American comfort fare with a dedicated Chinese section featuring tangerine, General Tso’s, and orange chicken. It’s especially popular with the local observant community looking for Chinese-American flavors in a fully kosher setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tangerine Chicken, General Tso Chicken, Chinese Chicken Salad
What Makes it Special: Kosher spot marrying Chinese-American favorites with broader comfort dishes.
#32
Mian West Adams
7.8
Hand-pulled Sichuan noodles from James Beard-nominated Chef Tony Xu's Chengdu Taste team, with customizable spice and numbing levels on a straightforward menu built around Chongqing-style bowls. The counter-service format moves quickly, portions run generous for the price, and the open kitchen with commissioned murals gives the storefront more character than typical noodle shops. Works best for spice-tolerant solo diners or small groups who want legit mala heat without the SGV drive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Noodle Soup, Mapo Tofu, Dumplings
What Makes it Special: Hand-pulled Sichuan noodles with house-made chili oil in a no-frills West Adams storefront
7.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
First Szechuan Wok is a longtime Westwood Village standby for American-leaning Chinese favorites and family-style dinners. The large menu covers everything from chow mein and kung pao chicken to honey walnut shrimp, making it a reliable option for mixed groups and takeout spreads.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kung Pao Chicken, General Tso’s Chicken, Beef with Broccoli
What Makes it Special: Classic neighborhood Chinese restaurant with a huge menu and big portions.
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
#35
Mao's Kitchen
7.7
The new West Hollywood outpost of Mao’s Kitchen brings the Venice original’s no-MSG, vegetable-forward Chinese cooking to a small space on Santa Monica Boulevard. Dishes like Peace Not War wonton soup, mapo tofu, and bok choy over chow fun skew lighter while still scratching the takeout-Chinese itch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peace Not War Wonton Soup, Bok Choy Over Chow Fun, Mapo Tofu
What Makes it Special: Vegetable-forward Chinese comfort food built from the Venice original’s no-MSG playbook.
7.7
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
A late-night Westside workhorse turning out generous Cantonese and Mandarin plates—Peking duck, walnut shrimp, the full Americanized-Chinese lineup—well past midnight when most kitchens on Santa Monica Blvd have gone dark. The draw is volume and value: big shared platters at prices that make splitting a table with six people painless. Strip-mall atmosphere and parking logistics come with the territory, but the kitchen's late hours fill a real gap on the Westside.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Orange Chicken, Hot and Sour Soup
What Makes it Special: Late-night Westside staple serving generous Cantonese and Mandarin plates well past midnight when most kitchens have closed.
#37
Northern Cafe
7.7
A San Fernando Valley outpost for hand-pulled noodles and from-scratch dumplings built around Northern Chinese comfort staples — beef noodle soup, lamb skewers, and wok-fired green beans anchor a menu that rewards group ordering. The corner-lot Northridge location with its own parking keeps the logistics simple for the family and group crowds it draws, with a noise level that still lets you talk across the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Dumplings, Beef Noodle Soup, Chow Mein
What Makes it Special: Northern Chinese comfort cooking with hand-pulled noodles and from-scratch dumplings in the San Fernando Valley
7.7
Seashore Chinese Restaurant is an old-school Cantonese spot near the hillside neighborhoods, known for lunch specials, large family platters, and a menu that spans fried oysters to chow fun. The dining room feels like a time capsule, but steady crowds show up for reliable, comfort-first Chinese cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kung Pao chicken, Deep-fried oysters, Three ingredients chow mein
What Makes it Special: Longtime neighborhood Cantonese restaurant with sprawling seafood-heavy menu.
7.6
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
One of the few remaining cart-service dim sum halls in the San Fernando Valley, where roving carts let you point-and-pick classics like har gow and chicken feet without the wait-and-order delay. Best approached as an early weekend arrival (before 11 AM) when parking cooperates and the cart selection peaks. A functional, no-frills hall that delivers the traditional dim sum ritual for Valley families who'd otherwise drive to the SGV.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dim Sum, Har Gow, Shumai
What Makes it Special: Old-school dim sum parlor with roving carts, a rarity in the San Fernando Valley
#40
New Panda Buffet
7.6
A sprawling all-you-can-eat operation running 200-plus rotating items across Chinese, Japanese, and seafood lines — the kind of volume play that rewards grazing strategy over single-plate ordering. It pulls budget-conscious families and large groups along the Crenshaw corridor who want variety without negotiating separate checks, though peak hours run loud enough that conversation takes effort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sushi, Baked Salmon, Steamed Crab Legs
What Makes it Special: All-you-can-eat buffet with over 200 rotating items spanning Chinese, Japanese, and seafood — one of the largest selections on the Crenshaw corridor
#41
China Buffet
7.5
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Happy Hour Hotspots
China Buffet is a casual, high-volume all-you-can-eat option where families and groups graze on steam tables of chow mein, garlic fish, sushi, and honey chicken for a set price. Quality can vary by time of day, but for an inexpensive, mix-and-match Chinese-American buffet in 90505, it’s the default choice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honey chicken, Garlic fish, Mongolian beef
What Makes it Special: Inexpensive all-you-can-eat Chinese-American buffet with wide variety.