Just 5 minutes from The Grove, this spot on Beverly Blvd is amazing for their insane lunch deals…read moreand traditional dim sum. All their weekday lunch specials come with hot & sour soup and an egg roll. I had to get their signature spicy orange chicken which is tangy and perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's seriously such a great deal with the amount they give you. Even their dim sum items are discounted during lunch too so I got all my favorites like shumai, radish cakes, green onion pancakes, string beans, and even the rainbow xiaolongbao sampler which is basically Russian roulette for you to guess the flavor of each. But the real sleeper on the menu are the sweet & spicy corn ribs. Love the nod to the Asian taste profile, and it's sooo satisfying to eat! Thanks for reading! ^-^

If you're crazy a-BAO-t dim sum like me, you definitely have to check out @baodimsumhouse !…read more As someone who's super picky about dim sum, I think this spot has some of the BEST and most authentic dim sum in West LA, with an extensive selection of traditional dishes (pork and shrimp shumai, crystal shrimp dumplings, fried radish cakes, egg yolk black buns), as well as fun options such as the Juicy Roulette Xiao Long Bao set. I've been coming here for the past two years, and their quality is stayed consistently high, if not even improving! They also have an amazing cocktail menu (which is more unusual for dim sum spots) and weekday lunch special menu from 12-3 PM, which features select dim sum and traditional Chinese dish combos at VERY affordable prices (all under $20). Honestly, everything I've tried on every visit has been AMAZING, but I highly recommend asking your waiter for recommendations and specials, since I've been able to try so many new dishes that I probably wouldn't have ever ordered. Featured here: house chow fun (beef) Pork & shrimp shumai Juicy roulette Crystal shrimp dumplings Spicy chicken& shrimp wontons Salt & pepper shrimp Shrimp stuffed eggplant Honey walnut shrimp Kung pao shrimp lunch special Sweet and spicy corn ribs Egg yolk black buns mojito lychee martini

Ordered takeout recently and was pleasantly surprised by the quality…read more Beef rolls were good, and the wrapper was not too tough or chewy as it can be at some other places. I also really enjoyed the cumin lamb (great combination of spices) and the spicy fish pot (plenty of tender fish fillets). And the standard string beans were good too. All in all, some good Chinese food in an area that is lacking. (NOTE: Used to be called 'Northern Cafe', which is what some of the previous reviews refer to)

Decent Chinese restaurant in the Fairfax area. Interior is cute. Loved the green beans the best and…read morethe were nicely seasoned and savory

As a Brit in LA, there ain't no place like home for a banging Chinese but let me tell you - CHEF…read moreMING'S HIT THE SPOT! I've been loyal to another place for years, and recently saw a review (from another Brit) on TikTok so thought I'd give it a bash. I'm a VERRRYY picky eater, and a prerequisite of Chinese is no MSG which they do not use. The overall quality was exceptional. Each dish felt, looked and tasted healthy and fresh. The vegetables looked like real vegetables that were vibrant and full of colour. The eggplant was cooked to absolute perfection. The chicken was white meat, and not fried to smitherines or dripping in oil. It was all perfectly balanced in flavour. Even the lo mein noodles were high quality (should be called hi mein), and were the perfect softness without being mushy. I will mention that this food was delivered, and it traveled exceptionally well, so I can only imagine what it's like if you actually eat at the restaurant as the food comes directly out of the kitchen. They just know what they're doing here, and I can't wait to go back (soon). Cheers Chef Ming! Chef Ming's is Chef's kiss.

Chef Mings is a solid place for Chinese take out. The menu is large and has just about every dish…read moreyou could want, at a very reasonable price. We had the veg spring rolls which were crisp and filled with a good portion of veggie, and were not greasy. The mu shu duck was really good and came with 4 pancakes. I'd like to try their mu shu chicken next time. The fried rice with chicken and shrimp (and no pork on request) had several large shrimp and pineapple. It was not overly salty and I actually added a little soy sauce to spice it up a bit. The chicken with veg was the least favorite. This will definitely be my go to place for take out.

One of my go-to spots. I always get the dry noodles with lamb and add extra triangle noodles along…read morewith the thin, flat wide noodles. The combination of the different noodle textures is awesome, and the lamb is always flavorful and goes perfectly with the sauce. This is one of those places where I already know exactly what I want before I even look at the menu because the same order hits every time. If you like lamb and handmade noodles, definitely give LAN Noodle a shot.

Excited to eat food with flavor!…read more Spicy oil noodle- flavor was good. I really liked the texture of the noodle. Got it mild. Spicy beef noodle- my husband liked it. The broth flavor was good and clean. The beef was nice a tender. Pigs ear- the flavor was good. A little kick to it. There is TONS OF ONIONS AND CILANTRO. Like more than the picture shows. It started out good but got hard to eat bc I had to pick out the cilantro. Xiao Long Bao- sub par. Most had very little broth... if any. The peel of the dumpling was thick. Tasted like it was mass produce and frozen. Avoid!!! I would go back for the noodles. Service was nice and quick. Severed offered recommendations.

This time I got their Peel Orange Flavor Chicken Lunch Special and it was delicious and the portion…read morewas big enough for 2 people !! The gentleman who runs this restaurant is always friendly & courteous! Overall a very positive experience!

Came in for lunch and we were the only table - just one Uber Eats pickup trickling through. That…read moreshould've been our first sign. The good: Free hot tea and fried wonton strips to start. The tea was actually pretty tasty - reminded me of agar agar drink, which was a nice surprise. The not-so-good: · Walnut Shrimp - way too much breading. Felt like I was eating fried batter with a hint of shrimp. · Fried Spicy Porkchops - not salty at all and got soggy within minutes. Texture fell flat fast. · Combination Fried Rice - fine, but completely forgettable. Also worth noting - they have a B health rating, and seeing an empty dining room at peak lunch hour doesn't exactly reassure you. This place has potential, but it desperately needs a makeover - both the food quality and the vibe. Wouldn't rush back unless I hear they've turned things around. Skip for now.

YUM! So many delectable plates. From the toast to the rice cakes, pork dish and more…read more Ambiance: calm, relaxed with great throwback tunes floating above. The team is friendly, no heavy pretentious vibe, rather authentic friendly people looking to ensure a great dining experience. Shout out to Collin!

Slowest service I've experienced in a long time. I understand they had a large table to manage, but…read morewaiting 30 minutes for a bland cucumber salad was surprising. The food was equally disappointing. The steak was overly fatty and chewy and not rendered properly, I honestly questioned whether it was actually wagyu. The chow mein came with only four small pieces of meat, which felt unreasonable for the price. For a place positioning itself as upscale Chinese dining, the food felt bland and uninspired. I'd rather go to a local family-owned Chinese restaurant than spend $350 on mediocre food and poor service. To be fair, the manager was very nice and genuinely tried to turn things around with complimentary food and drinks, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the overall experience couldn't be salvaged. In my opinion, this place feels overhyped and carried more by influencer attention than by the actual dining experience.

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.

Some call it comfort food, others might call it fine dining on a budget. That evening we went-- it…read morewas simply an amazing dinner. Anything you can eat you any night you don't have to cook is usually a great night out. This evening was no exception. Our waitress was kind and accommodating. Positive energy, drinks filled and smile that felt genuine. The ambiance of the restaurant was bar like, but with adequate seating for dining in. Everything was prepared wonderfully and had tremendous flavor. I recommend trying their Hui Tou, stuffed with pork or beef, pork and leek pancakes, they also have vegetarian options. Their pork shumai was delicious, xiao long bao's soup dumplings were flavorful. Delicious. I definitely need a second trip here to try their soups and more of their variety of dumplings.

Closed, but reopened as Mama Lu. Still good food! Good ambience, and good Chinese restaurant…read moreservice.

Very confusing signage! No idea why it's mama Lu outside but the capital seafood is greyed out on…read morethe sign. It says 一口福 on the outside but anyway, our entire group had to ensure we were not in the wrong place. Service is fantastic! They are very attentive and very helpful. Bonus points if you can speak Chinese, the employees were much friendlier and made lots of recommendations but may not have otherwise. The dim sum was tasty, and the green bean and eggplant were also classic. I loved the XO noodles and they were a crowd favorite. Our group notified me about allergies and the staff were very quick to double check, specify precisely, and arrange the dishes to help us know which dishes were off limits for the guests with allergies. I would be interested to come back with a bigger and hungrier group to try more of the menu, especially the fish! We'll be back!

I came here witha group and had the chance to try a variety of dishes. While the restaurant…read morestructure and design is on the older side, the food was still of quality and well-prepared. One of their most memorable dishes was a soup topped with a large, breakable, crispy rice cracker. It was served tableside, and the cracker slowly softening into the broth added a nice texture. It was a unique touch that made the meal stand out! This was a great spot for family-style dining for plenty of dishes to share.

Maybe we caught them on a bad night, but this was well beyond disappointing, especially for how…read moreungodly expensive they are. I'm embarrassed how much we spent on this. The shrimp fried rice was super dry, the only thing that had flavor was the shrimp. I was worried that the orange chicken was listed as hot. It was not hot at all, it BARELY had any flavor. Finally the beef and broccoli was the absolute worst thing we ordered. The sauce was, for a better word, watery. The beef had no flavor, broccoli was fine..yipee. At least the fortune cookies were good. Psssht. I wish I had looked at the reviews more carefully. When a place gets several five stars in the same day or for several days in a row it definitely is a red flag for fake reviews, and now that I am looking through the reviews for this place, lots of red flags.

I had just ate at a really good Chinese restaurant, so was on a Chinese food craze. I was in the…read moreWeHo area and decided to check this one out since it had a high rating. The ambiance was great, it was lunch time (3pm) so it was somewhat empty--couple of tables seated outside and inside. My server was nice and polite. The food was good. Nothing I ordered screamed, "OMG I HAVE TO COME BACK," but it was all tasty and a reasonable price. Can't be mad at that. The wontons came out warm, not steaming hot how they should IMO. Bok choy remained in their bulbous bases, which I thought was strange--kinda hard to eat like that cause anyone who has tried bok choy knows you can't exactly bite it into pieces lol overall positive experience and would like to come back to try other things on the menu :)

First time trying this Chinese food chain and love it!! Another legit Chinese restaurant unlocked…read more I had: 1. Garlic chili crisp wontons 2. BBQ pork spare ribs 3. Hot & sour soup 4. Orange chicken 5. Pepper steak 6. Szechuan green beans 7. Garlic seaweed rice 8. Chocolate coated fortune cookies 9. Iced tea