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    Foo Chow Restaurant

    3.5 (575 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Orange Chicken  陈皮鸡
    John D.

    Always a pleasure to dine at Foo Chow. Was seated right away on Saturday after the lunch rush hours. Every single trip, Orange Chicken and Soup are always a must. Half soup order is enough for a group of four with each person getting a serving.

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    Olivia L.

    3.5/5 stars We ordered for delivery. Everything was just alright. Large portions. I was very excited about the orange chicken but the sauce wasn't tangy and the chicken was heavily breaded. The bbq pork was good with the bbq sauce but dry. The shrimp fried rice was good, with plenty of large shrimps.

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    May W.

    Tucked into Chinatown, there's a Chinatown night market food stall on Saturday night. Parking: Parked at a side street and walked all the way over to the restaurant. There's not a lot of designated parking spots available for Service: Fast and efficient. Shrimp w/ lobster sauce: It's okay. Big juicy pieces of shrimp. Shrimp w/ Walnuts: Not that great compared to Chinese food in SGV, but it's okay. Lemon meyers slices with shrimp drenched in mayo and

    Lauren X.

    At a corner and easy to find with its green paint and noticeable wording of rush hour. When we went in it was not busy yet but crowd started to trickle in. It is a standard Chinese joint if you know what I mean. Simple service, not much follow up after meal given, not the most wondrous decor. But what is most important is the food! Got the fried rice and beef chow fun. Portion standard but price is sadly so high. Of course it's the economy too but I would at least increase portion! It is too bad that most Chinese food now cost double but portion has stayed same from 5 years ago. Flavor wise it's standard and good. You can find same food in other Chinese restaurant.

    Sweet and sour fish, walnut shrimp, Hot & Sour Soup    酸辣汤, and mix vegetable
    Tri D.

    I don't understand the low review. I had a spectacular time and the food was THE BEST. Service was attentive, ambiance was relaxing and you can identify the table Carter sat at. Highly recommend honey walnut shrimp because these shrimps r huge, hot and sour soup was def the best I've had and the crispy duck may look unappetizing but tastes very good and all items before tip was under 100 dollars. Highly highly recommend this place for family style!

    Orange Chicken  陈皮鸡
    Tara L.

    This is one of my favorite Chinese food restaurants to go to in LA. Of course it's iconic for being in the first Rush Hour movie and I love that but the food is also good. I usually get their shrimp and broccoli in garlic sauce. I will say it doesn't seem like the decor has changed since I was younger but I love it nonetheless. And it's right across the street from the Chinatown's central plaza where's there's a bunch of small shops to go to and Bruce Lee's statue

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    Joshue T.

    I drive from San diego to l.a just for this place. Even thought juntao isn't their but the place is good. This is my 5th time coming here with no review but here it is orange Chiken always good Also the chow main is good Following the fried rice 100%

    Valerie C.

    A simple Chinese restaurant in Chinatown downtown LA but some amazing food. They're specialized in seafood but they also have other dishes. The Jackie Chan film "Rush Hour" was partially filmed there. It is a very modest restaurant with reasonable prices and typical Chinese restaurant service. It's an older building with small restrooms and simple furnishings, but the food is excellent and it is not expensive. Ambiance not much but nice to compare to the movie scenes and saw cool photos of that time on the wall. Nearby businesses were closed or closed down mostly.

    Michael A.

    What better way to celebrate Chinese New Year in Los Angeles than by going to Chinatown? Unfortunately, quite a few people had the same idea! We ended up at Foo Chow after unsuccessfully trying to get into another restaurant nearby. This place only had a 5 minute wait, so we decided to have a couple quick dishes here to see what it was all about. Situated on Hill, across from the iconic Chinatown Central Plaza, the location of this restaurant is great. It would appear they've been in operation since 1977, which is also impressive. It was even more exciting to find out that this was a filming location for the movie Rush Hour. Who would have known? While our time here was short, we had a great experience. Service was nice, quick, and efficient. I'm happy we tried this place!

    Juan C.

    A Charming, Star-Studded Dining Experience at Foo Chow I recently discovered Foo Chow and it's quickly become one of my favorite spots. Fun fact: a Jackie Chan movie was filmed here, so you get a little Hollywood magic with your meal! From the moment you walk in, the staff greet you warmly and serve piping‑hot tea to start. Every dish is made fresh to order, and the quality shines through in every bite--flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. Foo Chow strikes the perfect balance for a cozy date night or a relaxed family gathering. The atmosphere is intimate without feeling stuffy, and there's plenty of space for a small group of friends, too. Bonus tip: swing by for their lunch special, available from 11 AM to 2 PM, when all entrées are half‑off. It's an unbeatable deal on an already great menu. Highly recommend checking out Foo Chow--you'll leave happy, full, and maybe even one scene closer to stardom!

    Old school since 1977
    Franklin M.

    Old school since 1977. I've been wanting to eat here for years and I finally stopped by for dinner, they close at 900pm. For the movie buffs they filmed Rush Hour (1998) here. They offer dinner specials with a list of different main courses for 23 dollars which includes soup, appetizers, steam rice, and tea. I ordered the Kung Pao chicken and to my surprise it was a lot of food, enough to box up and take some home.

    Lilly A.

    Stopped in on a rainy LA day and parked across the street at the $5 parking garage but if you're lucky maybe you'll find street parking. There was tables for couples up to 8 people at a round family style table with a lazy Susan in the middle for rotating the à la carte style entrees around the table. We had 6 people in our group and were served promptly through the hustle and bustle of the Saturday crowd. This food was exactly what I want Chinese food to taste like. No soy sauce needed. Nothing extra needed on anything we touched. Absolutely amazing. The walnut shrimp was the star of the show for sure. 10/10 highly recommend, matter of fact we ordered two because that's how good it was. The combination noodles were absolutely delicious as well, my only complaint that there was only one shrimp and we wanted more shrimps. The cashew chicken was also delicious, the perfect ratio of chicken to veggies with mushrooms cashews zucchini and celery. We ordered the Mongolian beef which was full of sautéed onions, not bad I just wish it was a little more saucy. My son who is a self proclaimed orange chicken connoisseur thought the orange chicken here was mid. They use dark meat for the orange chicken and we weren't impressed with the sauce. It was the least touched entree surprisingly but to be fair there wasn't anything truly wrong with it. Overall the food was delicious and we will definitely make an effort to come back. Surprisingly this inconspicuous spot was in Rush Hour so it almost makes a cute tourist spot if you're a blockbuster fan. Of course now we have to rewatch the movie.

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    The food was really good and the customer service was ok but wait time was kinda fast

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    The food and service was amazing! Absolutely delicious The ambiance itself is cute and traditional.

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    Our go to after the Rose Parade each year. Great staff and big room upstairs for big group (I reluctantly share this ). All the food is good

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    The service was excellent my 5 year pickie eater said this was the best Chinese food ever and I agree.

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    Ask the Community - Foo Chow Restaurant

    Do they serve gluten free on the menu?

    Wha kind is the tea you serve?

    They serve Jasmine tea, also black tea available but you have to ask

    Does the hot and sour soup come with meat?

    Not for dinner. Yes for lunch

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    Hui Tou Xiang

    Hui Tou Xiang

    4.3
    (485 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    This is a very nice restaurant. The waiters are kind and the service is fast. There are also a lot…read moreof very delicious food and drink options that look as good as they taste. Overall, it is an amazing place to eat.

    Came here after a long day of walking along hollywood and i am so happy we did. I wasnt too sure of…read morewhat to expect, but the interior was so beautifully done with a mix of a subway/ speakeasy vibe and perfect lighting for any occasion. It was a but busy when we got there but luckily we got seared pretty shortly after arrival. We originally wanted to sit at the bar, but opted for a table for less wait time. When first looking at the menu we were shocked by the prices. I knew immediately i wanted to get the hui tou potstikers with pork and noodles. We ended up adding on the hongkong style wontons too. To my suprise the wontons arrived in a delicious and warm broth, keeping them perfectly moist and plump. The broth was so delicious even on a hot day, tasting faintly of sesame and scallion. Despite both dishes being pork they were so different and equally amazing in flavor. The pan fried potstikers which were CRISPED TO PERFECTION especially reminded me of black bean shortribs that you get from dimsum, fatty but hearty and had me wanting more and more each bite. The minced pork noodles were to no suprise, so good. Noodles tasted fresh, the sauce was umami with mushrooms and pork. While im not the biggest fan of mushrooms, i still ate it up. I feel it would be so good with some picked cabbage too to complement the saltiness. Most notable thing... THAT CHILI OIL. We probably used almost half the jar left at the table. It wasnt spicy at all, but it had this flavor that i genuinely have never tasted before. The texture of the chilli and sesame and the nutty flavor had me in awe. Enough to take two jars home... i would do it again. Servers were so quick, made sure everything we needed was at the table. Regardless of the crowd we were met with promptness and generosity. This that wonton place your girl tells you not to worry about forreal. Will be coming back despite the long drive from home.

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    Liang Ban Noodles
    Liang Ban Noodles
    Ahh!  The beer help extinguish the fiery chili oil.

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    Ahh! The beer help extinguish the fiery chili oil.
    Golden Tree Restaurant

    Golden Tree Restaurant

    4.4
    (387 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    We came here after attending a Dodgers game and were craving some Chinese food. We ordered the hot…read moreand sour soup, chicken with string beans, broccoli beef, and the house chow mein. Overall, we really enjoyed all of the food. The portions were good, everything tasted fresh, and the dishes were flavorful. The hot and sour soup was a little peppery for our taste, but it was still good and had great flavor. The staff were hardworking, attentive, and kept things running smoothly even while busy. We had a great experience and would definitely come back the next time we're in the area looking for Chinese food. Highly recommend!

    First off, AI let me down on this one…read more I came here expecting it to hit the mark for some solid kung pao chicken and mu shu pork after what I thought was a thorough search for the best Chinese food in Chinatown. That was my first mistake -- they don't even serve mu shu pork. That one's on me for not checking the menu first. I ended up getting my kung pao chicken and settled for the Mongolian beef, and veggie egg rolls. The Mongolian beef I could definitely pass on. The kung pao chicken was good at first, but somehow lost its flavor as the meal went on. The egg rolls were just okay. Nice and crispy on the outside, but too mushy on the inside for my liking. I was also pretty surprised (and a lot sad) that they didn't have hot mustard. The tea was really good though! Service was fine. The server was attentive, just clearly busy keeping up with all the takeout orders coming through. Ambience is definitely on the lower side here, so don't come expecting a nicer Chinese restaurant. It leans more Santa Ana burger joint vibes. That said, everything felt clean and they were pumping out a ton of takeout orders while we were there, so clearly they're doing something right. Overall, it just didn't hit for me, and I don't see myself coming back.

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    Shrimp Fried Rice 虾炒饭
    Shrimp Fried Rice 虾炒饭
    Menu as of May 2026 (p. 4 of 6)

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    Menu as of May 2026 (p. 4 of 6)
    Woon

    Woon

    4.2
    (601 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Woon is one of those spots that just hits differently - homestyle Chinese food with such a good…read morevibe to match. The pork belly bao is an absolute must-order. The braised pork belly was so incredibly soft and melt-in-your-mouth, and paired with the pickled carrots and cucumbers tucked into that steamed bao bun - so juicy. We also got the scallion pancakes which were crispy, chewy, and came with a soy ginger dipping sauce. The wood ear mushroom and bean curd stick salad was a nice lighter contrast to the heavier dishes too. We tried the beef noodles as well. The noodles were a bit on the tougher side, which is kind of expected with this style, but the flavors were solid overall. But do NOT sleep on dessert. I had to order the deep fried bao bun with ice cream scoop inside and it was delicious. Absolutely worth saving room for if you're looking to end your meal off with a sweet treat! Parking is easy with plenty of street parking nearby. Love that there's both indoor and outdoor seating - the patio outside is perfect for bigger groups at night, and the inside has its own aesthetic vibe that's equally great. Great service, good vibes, and delicious food. I'll be coming back!

    i really don't think you could go wrong with any choice off the menu! the service is always great…read moreand quick. i was actually quite surprised by the braised pork belly over rice. this is such a classic dish that i've always loved from my childhood and they made an amazing version of their own. just this alone was able to keep me full and happy. the cucumber pickles are a nice touch! even if you're not well-versed in chinese food, the menu is a great introduction to delicious staples that you typically can find in asian restaurants! went right before dinner so parking was easy and it wasn't busy.

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    Pork Chop Sandwich - Insta @friesandchives
    Pork Chop Sandwich - Insta @friesandchives
    Beef Noodles 牛肉粗炒麵

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    Beef Noodles 牛肉粗炒麵
    Sichuan Impression

    Sichuan Impression

    4.0
    (944 reviews)
    11.8 mi
    $$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    6 years in business

    The service was good. You'll just have to flag them if you need something. They were all helpful…read moreand nice. Food wise - everything we ordered was great. The cumin lamb was flavorful and spicy. The Mao Cai was spicy, full of meat and the broth was tasty. The boiled fish was my second favorite - spicy and fish was not overcooked. The fried intestines were really great! The shrimp fried rice is ok. I wanted either a whole fish or a whole crab but they ran out - on a Saturday night. They have a good Asian beer selection. $35 for corkage. $6 valet parking with validation. Free for 1 hour only with validation. It's a very casual place. Clean.

    My kiddo is a big fan of sichuan food especially fish fillet in chilli sauce so we came here for…read morelunch out of her recommendation as this is her favorite Chinese restaurant in town. The reception wasn't warm as the girl was on the phone and she just waved at us to get in. Food was scrumptious. Their basa fish fillet in chilli sauce had to be the best I've tasted. The fish was tender, sauce yummy, veggies fresh! It was excellently prepared. Husband and Wife beef and tripe slices was another outstanding dish. It was so good I had to order more rice to eat with it therefore happily broke my diet again. Steamd eggplant with pickled condiment on top tended to be on the salty side, it was soft and tasty. I loved it! Service was lukewarm at best. The girl performed her service in a convincingly nonchalant way. But at least I got lemon infused water refilled twice. :) Well decorated with Chinese cultural elements. Very spacious, clean and peaceful ambience. We had a lovely time and will return.

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    Wonton in chili oil 红油抄手
    Wonton in chili oil 红油抄手
    Beef noodle casserole 砂锅牛肉
    Beef noodle casserole 砂锅牛肉
    Intestine noodle of Shuangliu 双流肥肠粉

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    Intestine noodle of Shuangliu 双流肥肠粉
    Firstborn

    Firstborn

    4.2
    (134 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$$

    Really outstanding modern take on Chinese cuisine. They apparently change their menu every week so…read morenothing is old. Their service was great and their servers were very knowledgeable. Their drinks also stood out in terms of creativity and the amount of work that goes into them. Overall, I put this on par with Baroo in terms of creativity, service and flavor.

    Firstborn is almost shockingly good for Chinatown, whose hip arriviste eateries have all seemed to…read morecoast on far more hype than quality. The menu is New American with Chinese influences served as a four-course prix fixe set, with each course having three choices, and optional additions are available. (There is an à la carte menu available in the bar area.) I went very carnivorous on my selections, choosing the beef tongue carpaccio, duck sausage, and beef short rib. There was not a bad dish among these: The tongue was tender, soft, and delicate. The duck sausage was fantastically good as well; served with an apple jam atop Swiss chard, it was a sort of Chinese-Alpine fusion cuisine of which I never envisioned but instantly wanted more. While delicious, the short rib was overshadowed by its cabbage accompaniment. My server told me it takes four days to make that dish, and I would have happily ordered a full dish of just that. The kaffir lime curd dessert was light and balanced, perfect after the heavier meat courses and like a small vacation to Thailand on a plate. The one dish I did not love was the Chongqing fried chicken course I added. The chicken itself ― a boneless leg quarter ― was a large portion and well-prepared, but the sauce covering it was a thick layer of chilis (which, thankfully, were not inedibly hot) and straight oil, lots of oil. Eating so much oil like that made for gastrointestinal discomfort the rest of the night. The soy pickles helped cut the greasiness a bit, but they weren't vinegary enough to get that level of oiliness off the palate. The duck fat rice, though quite good, also did not help much given its fattiness. Given the chance, I definitely would have requested the oil-sauce on the side. I did appreciate the crunchiness of the batter, which never went soggy despite being soaked in that oily puddle for a long time. I did not find any wines by the glass that bowled me over, so I stuck to cocktails, which were good. Service was warm, personable but not intrusive, and brisk, while the room has the comfortable feel of a mid-century modern den complete with well-worn cookbooks on the shelves lining the walls. I would happily return to try the bar menu with cocktails or when the prix fixe options change. At $68 for four courses, Firstborn's prix fixe is one of the best fine dining offers in L.A. right now, and it makes a trek up to Chinatown worthwhile.

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    Firstborn
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    Duck sausage
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