Best Group Dining Restaurants in Chinatown
14 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Yang Chow
Chinatown institution since 1977, famous for inventing the slippery shrimp and drawing celebrity regulars before Dodger games
Notable Picks
#1
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
Vibes:
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
#3
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
Worthy Picks
7.9
A Chinatown workhorse that moves oversized plates of Cantonese-American standards—orange chicken, Mongolian beef, lo mein—at cash-only prices that feel stuck in a previous decade. It pulls late-night crowds and group diners who want to feed a table without doing math, and the 73% five-star rate across 328 reviews says the kitchen holds its line night after night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Wonton Soup
What Makes it Special: Chinatown mainstay serving oversized portions of Cantonese-American classics at cash-only prices that haven't kept up with inflation
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
A large-format Cantonese banquet house built around whole Peking duck carved tableside and seafood platters scaled for groups of six or more. The draw is shareable plates at Chinatown prices in a loud, banquet-hall setting where the energy runs high and the tables fill fast. Works best when you commit to the format—bring a crowd, order family-style, and let the kitchen do what it does at volume.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Walnut Shrimp, Orange Chicken
What Makes it Special: Large-format Cantonese banquet house in the heart of Chinatown known for whole Peking duck carved tableside and seafood-forward plates sized for sharing.
7.9
A long-running Cantonese seafood house in Chinatown that draws groups and families with generous portions priced well below what the quality warrants. The dining room runs loud and tight when it fills up, but the free parking lot across Alpine Street and straightforward ordering keep the logistics easy for large-party dinners. It works as a no-fuss, order-heavy table where you stack shared plates and let the volume do the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honey Walnut Shrimp, Pork Chops, Green Beans
What Makes it Special: Long-running Chinatown seafood house known for generous Cantonese-style portions at low prices
#7
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
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
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
#10
DTLA AYCE KBBQ
7.8
An open-air covered patio KBBQ spot in Chinatown where the breezy design actually vents grill smoke, solving the biggest complaint most people have about Korean barbecue. The AYCE format leans on solid cuts like Black Angus brisket and marinated bulgogi at a price point that works for groups splitting the bill. Expect K-pop, sizzling grills, and energy—this is a loud, social meal, not a quiet dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Marinated Bulgogi, Black Angus Beef Brisket, Ribeye Steak
What Makes it Special: Open-air covered patio KBBQ in Chinatown where the breezy design vents grill smoke so you leave without the smell on your clothes
7.8
An old-school Cantonese seafood house running generous family-style platters out of a big multi-room Chinatown space, with complimentary tea and tapioca pudding closing out every meal. It pulls families and large groups who want garlic lobster and walnut shrimp at prices that let you over-order without regret. Expect a lively, no-frills dining room that rewards arriving early for the small back lot.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Special Garlic Lobster, Spicy Salt Pork Chops, Walnut Shrimp
What Makes it Special: Old-school Cantonese seafood house in Chinatown serving generous family-style platters with complimentary dessert and tea at every meal.
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
7.7
One of LA Chinatown's remaining cart-service dim sum operations, running a nearly 200-seat banquet hall where dishes roll past your table on steel carts the old-fashioned way. It draws groups and families who want the communal energy of pointing-and-picking from a rotating lineup of steamer baskets at prices that barely register. Expect volume, chaos, and the kind of no-frills efficiency that keeps a decades-old format alive in a neighborhood where most have switched to paper menus.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dim Sum, Shumai, Roast Duck
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chinatown dim sum hall where dishes still arrive on rolling carts pushed table to table.
7.6
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
A 33-year Chinatown workhorse running a 138-item Cantonese menu until 1am, anchored by whole Peking duck carved tableside and big-format seafood platters meant for sharing. The draw is late-night access to legitimate Cantonese cooking at budget-friendly prices, though the polarized review spread signals nights where execution doesn't match the menu's ambition. Best approached as a group-order spot where you stick to the roasted meats and lobster and let the volume pricing do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Chow Mein, Lobster
What Makes it Special: Family-run Chinatown institution since 1993, serving a 138-item Cantonese menu until 1am with whole Peking duck carved tableside