Best Chinese Restaurants in Mar Vista
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Little Fatty
Taiwanese-American fusion where traditional recipes get playful LA twists, from vegan adaptations to creative cocktail pairings
Notable Picks
#1
Little Fatty
8
Chef David Kuo's Taiwanese-American kitchen delivers crowd-pleasing riffs on comfort classics—the orange chicken runs crispy and light, and the scallion pancakes hit that chewy-crunchy balance. The eight-table dining room shares a wall (and cocktail menu) with Accomplice bar next door, which means the vibe stays lively and tables stay tight. Works well for groups ordering family-style or couples who want drinks with their 3-cup chicken.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Scallion Pancakes, Walnut Shrimp
What Makes it Special: Taiwanese-American fusion where traditional recipes get playful LA twists, from vegan adaptations to creative cocktail pairings
Worthy Picks
#2
Fatty Mart
7.7
Chef David Kuo's converted bodega runs a multi-format kitchen—wood-fired pizza on 4-day fermented dough alongside Taiwanese breakfast rolls and Vietnamese banh mi—with more range than most full-service restaurants attempt. The patio and curated market floor make it a neighborhood anchor for Mar Vista, though pricing lands closer to restaurant than corner-store territory, and a 16% one-star rate on Google signals enough off nights to temper expectations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pizza, Banh Mi, Ice Cream
What Makes it Special: A tiny Mar Vista convenience store turning out wood-fired pizza, Vietnamese banh mi, and Taiwanese staples from the same kitchen