Best Late Night Chinese Restaurants in Los Angeles
6 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.
8.6
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Chef Ming’s late-night workhorse is a delivery-first Chinese spot that quietly racks up thousands of orders thanks to reliable orange chicken, fried rice, and dim sum-style snacks. It’s a go-to for Fairfax and Miracle Mile residents who want classic American-Chinese comfort food well past typical dinner hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Lo Mein (choice of protein), Cream Cheese Wontons
What Makes it Special: High-volume late-night Chinese hub built around delivery and takeout.
Worthy Picks
#3
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
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
Counter-service spot delivering generous portions of Chinese-American classics at neighborhood-friendly prices. The BBQ pork stands out for its tender sweetness, while spicy chicken wings and fresh-wok chow mein attract steady weeknight crowds to this tidy Los Feliz storefront.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ Pork, Spicy Chicken Wings, Chow Mein
What Makes it Special: Reminiscent of old-school LA Chinese spots with honest flavors
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Sichuan fast-casual chain specializing in suan cai yu, a signature sauerkraut white fish stew loaded with tingly Sichuan peppercorns. Choose between basa or snakehead fish, customize the broth intensity, and add extras like sweet potato noodles or baby cabbage to this generous one-pot meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature Suan Cai Fish, Tomato Fish, Spicy Green Pepper Fish
What Makes it Special: One of 2,500+ worldwide locations of China's top sauerkraut fish brand
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.