Best Late Night Restaurants in Chinatown
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Golden Tree Restaurant
Chinatown mainstay serving oversized portions of Cantonese-American classics at cash-only prices that haven't kept up with inflation
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
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Late Night Legends
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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 Peruvian-Mexican fast-casual spot that keeps the griddle busy into the early hours on weekends, making it a reliable Chinatown nightcap. Expect punchy marinades, playful cross-cultural combos, and a menu that ranges from birria to Ensenada-style seafood tacos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos, Quesotaco, Ensenada-Style Seafood Taco
What Makes it Special: Peruvian-Mexican mashup tacos served late with strong birria and seafood options.
#4
La Sorted's
7.8
A sourdough-forward pizzeria built around bubble-crusted pies and Italian-American sandwiches, leaning hard into its Dodger Stadium proximity with wall-to-wall memorabilia and game-day energy in a tight 30-seat room. It works best as a pre-game or late-night group stop where the sports bar atmosphere and shareable format match the occasion.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mortadella Sandwich, Mamba Pizza, Wings
What Makes it Special: LA-style pizzeria with bubble-crusted sourdough pies, wall-to-wall Dodgers memorabilia, and late-night hours steps from the stadium.
7.6
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Late Night Legends
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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