Best Happy Hour Hotspots Restaurants in Chinatown
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Blossom Vietnamese Restaurant
Women-owned Chinatown staple known for anise-sweet pho broth with impossibly tender proteins and paper-thin banh xeo in a bright, quiet space.
Notable Picks
A pho-forward Chinatown spot where the broth runs anise-sweet and the proteins come out impossibly tender, with a banh xeo thin enough to shatter. The bright, bare-bones dining room stays quiet enough for solo meals or easy conversation, and the check stays low enough that you can order freely without doing math. Women-owned and steady—570 reviews deep with nearly three-quarters of them at five stars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Dac Biet, Oxtail Pho, Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls
What Makes it Special: Women-owned Chinatown staple known for anise-sweet pho broth with impossibly tender proteins and paper-thin banh xeo in a bright, quiet space.
Worthy Picks
Southern-Mexico-focused cooking in a full-service, margarita-friendly setup on the plaza. The menu goes beyond basics with moles, cochinita pibil, and occasional live-music energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita pibil taco, Mole sampler, Ceviche especial
What Makes it Special: Plaza cantina highlighting Southern Mexican flavors and moles.