LA’s tremendous Chinese food scene keeps getting better and better. In recent years, some upscale new places have opened serving some of the highest-end Chinese food in the U.S.
, though there is still a wealth of reasonably-priced strip mall finds from Alhambra and Rowland Heights. The San Gabriel Valley, in particular, boasts some of the strongest regional Chinese restaurants anywhere, so it’s worth digging deep and searching out those small mom-and-pop spots hidden away in food courts or behind the main streets. Here are 26 of the best Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles.
Tigawok Tigawok’s Chinese fast food rivals dishes found in the San Gabriel Valley and Panda Express at more affordable prices. The food is prepared by automated robots capable of stir-frying, stewing, boiling, and simmering with heat control up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. These machines can also add up to 16 types of seasoning per dish and test the temperature before serving.
Afterward, they wash and sanitize the equipment in under 30 seconds, helping to reduce the cost of labor. Entrees cost around $4 each, with a wide variety that changes regularly. The menu includes seasonal options alongside staples like mapo tofu, pork belly with peppers, orange chicken, Hunan spicy beef, chicken with Thai basil, and kung pao chicken.
Dan Modern Chinese Dan Modern Chinese is a local chain with seven locations across Los Angeles, including Playa Vista, Sawtelle Japantown, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Topanga, and Manh.