Best Group Dining Gatherings Restaurants in Chinatown
16 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Lasita
Rotisserie Filipino cooking paired with a deep natural-wine list.
Notable Picks
#1
Lasita
8.1
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Trendy Table Hotspots
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Group Dining Gatherings
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Filipino rotisserie and natural wine in Far East Plaza with a house-party buzz. The chicken is smoky and juicy, and the sides swing bright and funky.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Inasal, Pork Belly Sisig, Calamansi Cream Pie
What Makes it Special: Rotisserie Filipino cooking paired with a deep natural-wine list.
#2
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
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Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Pet Friendly Paradise
Group Dining Gatherings
Award-winning LA brewery where the food program punches well above typical taproom fare—the fried chicken sandwich with salsa macha and lemon pepper wings draw as much praise as the house-brewed pilsners and IPAs. The warehouse space across from LA State Historic Park works well for groups, dogs on the patio, and pre-Dodgers crowds willing to walk the 15 minutes to the stadium.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pils, Chicken Sandwich, Wings
What Makes it Special: Craft brewery with expansive patio in LA's Chinatown serving house-brewed beers alongside elevated pub fare
8.1
A busy Chinatown seafood-and-dim-sum room known for generous portions and reliable Cantonese cooking. Strong combined review volume supports its reputation for dependable banquet-style seafood.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Special Lobster, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Walnut Shrimp
What Makes it Special: Crowd-pleasing Cantonese seafood at banquet scale.
#5
La Sorted's
8
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Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
A lively neighborhood pizzeria with airy sourdough-style pies, TVs, and a relaxed, come-as-you-are vibe. It’s ideal for families who want great pizza before a Dodgers game or a casual Chinatown outing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mamba Pizza, Mortadella focaccia sandwich, Classic margherita
What Makes it Special: One of LA’s better new-school sourdough pizza rooms outside the core.
#6
Majordomo
8
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Instagram Worthy Wonders
David Chang's LA flagship runs on large-format showpieces—the two-day smoked short rib sliced tableside, then repurposed into beef rice—built for groups who want to pass platters and share. The warehouse energy runs loud and industrial by design, so this works best when you're leaning into the communal table rhythm rather than looking for quiet conversation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bing, Bossam, Stuffed Peppers
What Makes it Special: David Chang's LA flagship brings his bold Korean-American cooking to a Chinatown warehouse with whole-animal feasts and wood-fired dishes
A multi-decade Chinatown staple mixing Cantonese seafood with Hong Kong-style BBQ. It’s a go-to for late-night groups ordering clay pots, roast meats, and live-tank seafood without pretense.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ginger-Scallion Lobster, BBQ Roast Duck, Salt & Pepper Squid
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chinatown seafood-and-BBQ institution open late.
8
A high-volume pho spot near the Chinatown–DTLA edge with a broad menu and steady execution. Broth leans richer and slightly sweeter, and the filet mignon pho is a frequent favorite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Filet Mignon, Bun Thit Nuong, Cha Gio
What Makes it Special: Big-review-count pho house with dependable bowls all day.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late Night Legends
Comfort Food Classics
A Downtown all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ room that keeps things efficient and crowd-friendly. Meat quality is solid for the price, with quick refills and a straightforward banchan lineup. Best used as a reliable, no-frills KBBQ fix near Chinatown and El Pueblo.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy pork belly, Marinated galbi, Cheese corn side
What Makes it Special: AYCE KBBQ in DTLA with dependable meat and fast turnarounds.
#10
El Paseo Inn
7.9
A sprawling open-air Mexican cantina on historic Olvera Street that leans into the full festive experience—tableside guacamole, mariachi on Sundays, and a patio that fills up with multi-generational tables sharing enchiladas and margaritas. Operating since the 1930s, it draws on atmosphere and tradition more than culinary precision, making it the right call when the occasion matters as much as the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cadillac Margarita, Chicken Enchiladas De Mole, Tableside Guacamole
What Makes it Special: LA's oldest Mexican restaurant, serving on historic Olvera Street since the 1930s with live mariachi and a sprawling open-air patio.
7.9
A daytime dim sum and Cantonese seafood hall where rolling carts meet live-tank classics. The draw is traditional execution and a steady local crowd, especially on weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow), Roast Duck, Ginger-Scallion Fish
What Makes it Special: Traditional dim sum carts plus Cantonese seafood staples.
7.8
A sprawling Chinatown banquet hall that still runs traditional cart-service dim sum on Ord Street, where the har gow and siu mai come to your table on rolling carts rather than off a printed order sheet. It draws weekend crowds of regulars who know the move is to go deep on the Cantonese classics—Peking duck for the table, BBQ pork between rounds—at prices that make it easy to over-order without regret. Expect a loud, no-frills dining room where the energy comes from packed tables and fast-moving carts, not decor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Har Gow, BBQ Pork
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chinatown banquet hall running traditional cart-service dim sum in a sprawling dining room on Ord Street
7.8
A classic Chinatown dining room serving Cantonese seafood, dim sum, and banquet staples. Known for generous portions and reliable wok work, especially on shrimp and crab dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honey Walnut Shrimp, Garlic Crab, Pan-Fried Noodles with Seafood
What Makes it Special: Dependable Cantonese seafood for groups in the heart of Chinatown.
#14
Hong Kong BBQ
7.8
Busy Hong Kong–style BBQ house with a steady line for roast duck, soy sauce chicken, and char siu. The kitchen nails the glossy skin-and-juices balance and keeps portions generous. Expect a simple dining room built for quick, satisfying meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken, BBQ Pork Noodle Soup
What Makes it Special: Hong Kong-style roasts with strong duck and chicken execution.
7.7
A no-frills Chinatown spot for Cantonese seafood and hearty late dinners. The kitchen leans into garlic-forward shellfish and clay-pot comfort, with prices that keep it a local regular.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Clay Pot with Bean Curd, Spicy Black Bean Lobster, Salt & Pepper Shrimp
What Makes it Special: Late-night Cantonese seafood with strong portions for the price.
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