the food here is great. They got all the Japanese beers on tap. Chanel is the best server ever!!!!! read more

Peking Tavern - Deep fried tofu with some dipping sauce sauce egg rolls are great appetizers - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We stopped here after a music event because we were starving and it was close to my friend's place. I enjoyed everything I got! My friend and I shared a combo of the beef scallion and fried chicken rolls. Service was a bit slow but we acknowledged they were a bit understaffed but still attended to us as best as they could. Ambiance was great! For a Sunday at 9pm, it was actually quite busy. There's street parking and also garage parking across the street. read more

Peking Tavern - Scallion Beef Roll Spicy Fried Chicken Roll - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was alright. I felt the dough was really thick for the XLB, but the pork and shrimp shumai were also just okay. I was kind of frustrated because they don't have many sauces; the hoisin sauce is main sauce for everything. The popcorn chicken desperately needs a sweet chili aioli. But my biggest issue was with the environment; the were 3 girls who were extremely loud and disruptive. When I asked staff about the noise, they stated they were regulars and nothing was addressed. Multiple people kept turning around looking at them, and still nothing. In fact the male waiter vaped inside the restaurant with them. Very unlikely I will recommend or return. read more

I like the place but just be aware they have a very, very limited menu for lunch. They don't have anything I wanted that I saw in the pictures on Yelp such as the XLB or scallion rolls. We all had the bento box lunch which was just ok. I'll have to remember to come back only for dinner in the rare event I'll be in the area for dinner. read more

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Creepy establishment. Owner does his own karaoke nightly and loudly and I just confronted him for taking pictures of me. Very weird and honestly gross. Never go here read more

This place is such a gem and probably the most underrated neighborhood restau-bar downtown. I remembered when this was next to the bank vault. It's found a closer home to me and the service is always soooo good. The food could be better since I first had it, I'll admit. But this place is truly a welcoming place that is worth a try. I can't get enough of those beef rolls! read more

Cannot recommend this place enough!!! It has become a staple food and drinks spot for my girlfriends and I. Service is great and vibes are high. I highly recommend ordering the Tofu tots for the table. So delicious!!! read more

Nice ambiance, easy to park at night, bartender was great, slight mishap with my order but was quickly resolved. Great portions and variety for everyone's diet. Was surprisingly a great spot, I think I had assumed that since it was in a newer kind of building, it was going to be 'meh' but it superseded my expectations. They sometimes will do karaoke, so we left before we had to endure that aspect, as we weren't in the mood for it that night. We will go back, it's been added to list of 'revisit/frequent often' spots, food was yummy too. Also a great spot to hit up on your own, indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Peking Tavern - brunch sign - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amazing food!! We ordered: Tofu tots, smashed cucumbers, sichuan fish dumplings, pork potstickers, beef rolls, and the sizzling black pepper noodles. No notes on any of them, seriously so tasty. Must try: sizzling black pepper noodles, the beef was cooked to perfection. Literally melts in your mouth! read more

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good food and service in a fun atmosphere. We were looking for a place in the area to meet up with some friends for dinner and saw it on Google Maps. After consulting the yelp app also we felt pretty confident it'd be pretty good. We lucked into their all day happy hour on a Monday night--16% off on starters, dim sum, and select drinks. We were happy to see that they had a decent variety of vergetarian/vegan items. We tried the following: - Peachy keen and Lychee mango Hurricane (in adorable panda glass!) happy hour cocktails--both very good - Spicy soy ribbon salad (my fave dish of the night, with chewy tofu ribbons, bean sprouts and greens dressed lightly in a spicy dressing) - Eggy tofu tots (second fave dish of the night: came to us piping hot, with custardy tofu in a nicely fried coating, served with chili oil) - Mapo tofu noodles (tofu with diced mushrooms in a spice, oily sauce served over noodles--quite good) - Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce topped with fried garlic (good, but didn't knock our socks off) - Dragon fries (the miss of the night: overcooked matchstick fries with some bits of scallion thrown on top served with regular ole ketchup) The ambience was casual-nice, with Chinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling adding a dose of festivity. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we had a pleasant time. We'd definitely try them again. read more

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Came here for drinks only. We were seated immediately but it probably took 15 min for someone to take our order, another 20min for our drinks to arrive and another 15min for us to get the check. Drinks were okay - but definitely not worth it if the service is not up there. read more

Peking Tavern - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Look, $18.80 is a lot for a beef noodle soup, I get it, it's supposed to be elevated, and I really don't mind spending a lot for lunch in a high COL area. Not a bad soup either albeit portions are small. BUT $4.80 for a can of Coke Zero? Per can, no refills. That's overpriced to the point of being insulting. read more

Such a cute spot! Chanel was seriously the sweetest and took such good care of us. She made us the most amazing espresso martinis, literally SO good The vibe was fun and we had the best time. Definitely coming back! read more

Peking Tavern - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My girlfriend and I happened upon this amazing spot after a Dodgers game and had the most incredible time! I had a ramen dish that was phenomenal. My lady friend had Kobe potstickers that were fire! The music was definitely on point (think Ice Cube and Dre). I may never come back to LA, but if I do, this place will be at the top of my to do list. An amazing time, for sure. read more

Amazing food, yummy drinks, perfect service. 10/10. Smashed cucumbers and bean sprouts are perfect, so refreshing!!

Unfortunately the food was not up to my standards. The espresso martini was served in an oddly shaped cup. Service did their best, but I felt that they were frazzled at times. Great vibes and a cute place to be. read more

Amazing service! Best bartender ever and lovely clean restaurant. Great low lighting and chill vibes. Food is spectacular and love that they have vegetarian options. read more

Peking Tavern - Inside - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Spicy wontons 4/5 Beef noodle soup 3.5/5 - Not a fan of the thicker noodle they use. But also I don't usually like chinese beef noodle soup haha Fried chicken roll 3/5 - The chicken skin was hard to bite and couldve been crispier read more

Peking Tavern - Spicy Spicy Pork Wontons (5 Pieces) - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My boyfriend and I came here a little after 9pm on Monday to celebrate the completion of my first final of the week. We ordered the peach and mango mocktails. They were both really good and refreshing, perfect with the food we had. We bought these at happy hour prices as Monday night is happy hour all night! We ate the mushroom dumplings. We loved the dumplings and the peppery broth they came with. We shared a plate of gingery scallion noodles and I found them very savory and tasty. The ginger in it wasn't overwhelming and it was buttery. We parked in the structure next door where it was clean with abundant parking. Our parking was validated and the process was entirely digitized which I rather liked. The two of us sat on plush red cushion inside at a table meant for at least three people. I liked the interior and that it wasn't too busy. My boyfriend liked the color scheme of the space. We were checked on often which was very nice and welcoming of them. We left glad we had picked this place. read more

After stumbling out of a show nearby, this place was an oasis. While options in LA get scarce after 11pm, Peking Tavern was ready to make us feel at home even at around 1130 with incredible food, drinks, music, and ambience. I recommend the spicy potstickers, beef roll, and popcorn chicken, all small bites that burst with flavor and quality. For a drink, I had the Peking old fashioned which was good and strong. I wanted to try their other offerings, some of which looked incredible, but I guess that will have to wait till next time. The place was moderately busy but service was still attentive and friendly, and we never had to wait long for someone to check on us or to flag down someone walking by. Overall, I will definitely be returning next time I'm the in the area and I recommend anyone else who finds themself in the neighborhood check it out. read more

I HAD THE BEST TIME AT PEKING TAVERN!! My friends and I went for an outing and we had a blast !!! The food was good, and the ambience was soooo cool. But the highlight of the night was the staff. The staff were so cool and so kind, you guys were so attentive and patient. Thank you for the great night, you guys are awesome. Also shout out to the waiter who was wearing the piano tie, I watched Zoolander and that movie is sick xD It was a blast, I recommend Peking Tavern and would come back here again for the vibes ‍ read more

Peking Tavern - food - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really loved this spot and it wasn't too busy on a Thursday night! I forget the name but I had some kind of lychee cocktail and it was sooooo good. We ordered a bunch of dim sum for the table and I can't remember it all but everything was so tasty. And it was happy hour so all dim sum was 15% off! Loved it and the ambience and will be back at some point. read more

Peking Tavern - Lychee cocktail - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's very beautiful inside. Dim, but the ambiance is nice. Music can be better. It seemed like there was only one guy working (the bartender). He was very friendly. - Crushed Cucumbers 1.3/5 Lacks seasoning, pretty disappointing. Cucumbers were crunchy and fresh tasting though. - Kobe Beef Dumplings 2.2/5 Thought these were okay. The sauce is a flavor bomb. Some beef sauce reduced, dumplings were okay. definitely a flavor bomb. - Beef Noodle Soup 4.7/5 Very very surprising. The soup is SO flavorful. It's delicious. The beef is so tender too. Noodles are just regular spaghetti noodles? - Spicy Wontons 3.6/5 Chili oil is spicy, wontons are juicy. Unfortunately it's on the saltier side. But still wontons are juicy. - XLB 3.7/5 Liked these a bit better than the spicy wontons. They were juicy but the wonton wrapper (the skin) was pretty thick. Only comes in four pieces. Parked in the apartment structure next door, the bar was up when we left so it was free. read more

Peking Tavern - Kobe - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We were here for an event, and everything was amazing. The lychee martinis were delicious, the food was great, and the owner was incredibly welcoming. All of the bartenders and staff provided excellent service and made the experience even better. Thank you for such a wonderful time--we can't wait to come back! read more

It was my first time coming here but my friends come often. The drinks are great and Hero is such an awesome bartender, he's so attentive and kind. I got the Peachy Keen drink with tequila and my friend got the same with vodka. We shared broccoli and scallion pancakes and later the garlic noodles! They have a great happy hour. The vibes are amazing, 10/10 all around. I'm looking forward to coming back soon to try other drinks and food! read more

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What a gem of a find! The Peking Garden is a fun gastro pub in downtown. The bar is impressive and the foods are authentic! We ate several dishes here (forgot to take pictures) and they were all delicious! Fish dumplings Pork dumplings Green onion pancakes Cucumber salad Spicy pork siu mai Vegetarian egg rolls. All super delicious! The service here is top notch! The bar attendants not only make some delicious drinks, but they also help to deliver yummy food and ensure that you have a great experience! We were lucky because there was a famous Taiwanese DJ playing her sets here this weekend! The bar was filled with over 150 people having a great time & dancing! I'm a super fan of this place! read more

Peking Tavern - Peking Manhattan - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came here for a big bday event. Everything we tried was really good. The xia long Bao skin was very thin just the way I like it! All the food was good though.,We ordered drinks I got the hurricane and the fruity taste was very fresh. The ambiance is vibrant and fun, service was great. We will definitely be back. read more

Had a limited experience here but thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless! Came in as part of a group of 7 around 3:30 pm on a Sunday. We were stopping by for some drinks and appetizers and were quickly seated. Since it was happy hour, I got the peachy keen cocktail ($10) and tried someone else's mango lychee hurricane. I definitely preferred my drink, which was boozy but not in a way that was very obvious. The hurricane was more sharp and difficult to drink. My friends also got the scallion pancakes, which they mentioned were slightly dry and had an unusual and thick sauce pairing (I think it was hoisin?). That being said, from what I tried myself and for the value (also, our server was great!), I would still give this place 5 stars. read more

Peking Tavern - Peachy keen! - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had someone fight me for no reason at this place and was held responsible because the other guy is a bigger alcoholic so they gave him preferential treatment. I'd stay away from this establishment. It has gone downhill a lot recently in terms of service unless you spend a lot of money there. I'd avoid the regulars as well as they can be troublesome people. Food is what you expect of a typical bar, I wouldn't eat the food here unless I was drunk read more

I've been a fan since Peking Tavern's old, underground location on Spring & 8th. The new location is in Little Tokyo, where I live, which is smaller but charming. It has a contemporary Asian aesthetic, vibrant decor, and a welcoming atmosphere, so it's a great spot to socialize. You can sit at the bar, have a table, or sit on their patio. Even though it had been several years since I visited their old location, it was nice to be recognized. The bartenders are great with conversations, so it feels very welcoming. Depending on who is working, you can trust them with wine recommendations. They have delicious and refreshing cocktails with Asian flavors, and visiting during happy hour is excellent for those who live or work nearby. I've tried dumplings, scallion pancakes, popcorn chicken, beef rolls, and noodle soups. Peking Tavern is one of the storefronts at Ava Apartments. It's on the corner of Toya Miyatake Way, a small street between the neighboring apartments. You can do street parking if you get lucky, but there are nearby parking structures throughout the area. read more

This was an amazing dining and drink experience. The ambience is clean and refreshing. My friends and I were lured in with the Naruto flasks, but we stayed for the delicious food and excellent service. Our server and bartenders were extremely friendly and had the best recommendations. Tonight we ordered the p-pop chicken, beef roll, dragon fries, and sesame balls. I'd absolutely order all these again, but I'm excited to come back and try more items on the menu. Also, I don't usually like ales but the ube ale was amazing!!! You must visit this place for yourself. read more

Peking Tavern - Naruto Flask (available characters include Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke) - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came here late with a large group of drunk people, and Hero was a hero. He very patiently waited on everyone, and the orders were correct and came out quickly. The service was all around excellent and the food was delicious. I will definitely be back to Peking Tavern next time I'm in the area...they are a great spot for the community with wonderful food. read more

I came here for a networking event. It's quite small inside so the whole restaurant was booked. They have two options for parking if you want a garage, there is one next door and one across the street. They validate for 90 minutes for the one next door. I don't recommend parking there though because for 2 hours it still cost me $15 because there were a lot of hidden fees. The food was great. We had dumplings, spring rolls, fried chicken, and some noodle salad. I would definitely come back to try the full menu. read more

When here after the show, and the place is packed. Parking is on the street so it can be a bit of a challenge but then again, it's downtown LA so. The place is fun and the decor is cute with Chinese arts and lanterns. It's spacious and they do have outdoor sitting too. Our server was great, he's both server and bartender. Very nice and friendly. The food was super tasty and hearty per he's saying and it's true. Really enjoyable. They do have craft cocktails but I ordered my own, not bad. Plus they do have karaoke night(s) so it will be a fun night out for groups for sure. read more

Peking Tavern - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came right after they opened on a Wednesday and the place was empty. We were seated right away and given menus and were told their fryer is broken so none of the fried food was available. The menu is an interesting mix of different types of Chinese cuisine. They have a full bar but on that day they were out of the Pilsner. The service: The drinks and the food come out slowly (the server mentioned there's only one cook in the back). Even though we were the only party there (to eat) the server was snappy with us and kind of rude. When he brought out an extra order of beef noodle soup he insinuated that it was our fault and someone must have said it an extra time. The server also took 30 minutes to bring out extra sauce when requested and by that time we didn't need it anymore. He apologized for the slow service when we were leaving but that doesn't make up for his tone when speaking to us. The food: The portions here are rather small. Green onion pancakes - very thin and served with a side sauce ?? I've never had that before and there was a small piece of what looked like Saran Wrap on the plate.. leftover from taking it out and microwaving ?? Also it somehow manages to taste burnt while not having any burnt marks on it. Beef noodle soup - the soup flavor was fine but the plating was weird as it seemed like they didn't want to give you plenty of soup.. the meat wasn't as tender as I'm used to as well. Mapo tofu noodles - lots of peppercorn oil in this which is fine with me but it is a bit salty after a while. Spicy fish - I liked the fish it was cooked thoroughly and the peppers/paste on top gave it an extra kick of flavor. I ordered it with "add noodles" and they came out as just plain noodles on the side in a small bowl.. also weird. We also ordered beef rolls that finally came out when everyone was done eating.. I didn't have high expectations coming here since it definitely looked like one of those "fake Chinese food" places but it was even more disappointing. I went to P P Pop in Monterey Park the next day so I could get beef noodle soup redemption. I will not be coming back here. read more

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I came here with friends on a night that the restaurant advertised as Chinese New Year celebration with karaoke and free appetizers. My friends ordered drinks and food before the started time so we wouldn't get too hungry. The food they ordered was mediocre but the sauces were good. When it came time to karaoke, there was none. The advertised free appetizers was a small portion of tofu skin and one fried tofu dumpling. That was it we got played lol. The atmosphere is really nice and I hear the drinks were good. Maybe call and verify if you see an advertised event to make sure you get what they say you're gonna get lol. I'd maybe come here again for the atmosphere. I saw a lot of guys here for the football game read more

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Peking Tavern is a gem in the DTLA scene. The menu is robust, with noodles, dumplings, and solid appetizers. They also have a full bar that runs the length of the dining room, serving craft cocktails and also beers on tap. They have seating at the bar, or you can score a table in the outdoor patio or indoor dining room. The restaurant is spacious but still intimate. I've been there for a large group of 10+ and numerous occasions for dinner. My favorite items on the menu are the boiled Pork and Napa Dumplings, Spicy Soy Ribbon Salad and Mapo Tofu Noodle. I also really enjoy the Spicy Steamed Fish with Noodle and Sichuan Fish Dumplings. The dishes are great whether you're having dinner or want a bit of "bar food" with your cocktails or beer. I love the Mapo Tofu Noodle. This dish is my jam, I can't get enough noodles and I love Mapo Tofu. This kitchen churns out authentic flavors so it's properly spicy! Pretty much every dish is very well-seasoned and has a great sauce! Full disclosure, I do know the owners from college but that's not why I'm giving the review. That said, the owners are usually on-site in the evenings greeting customers. There's meter street parking or garages in the area. I've always found street parking. read more

The food here is phenomenal! The bartenders are a vibe and the drinks are very reasonably priced. This spot feels like home 10/10 would recommend read more

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My first time coming here the day I moved in to my new spot. We finished unpacking and decided to run to the nearest spot to watch the last of the Dodger World Series game. Not only did the take it home, we also got to enjoy it at this spot with great food and drinks! I was too busy watching the game to take photos of the food and drinks but it was all so delicious! I came back a few days after to show my mom. She absolutely loved it too. I can't choose a favorite but u do recommended the beef roll, any of the noodles and the Kobe Bryan potsickers. It's all perfection. Hiro is such a great waiter, he was great with recommendations and just overall fun to talk to. The environment is super friendly, I plan on coming along any chance I get. read more

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Food was really good but the service was sub-par. Went the other day around 6 pm. There were two people working and only one other group of customers (three drunk men). We sat the bar. The woman bartender didn't acknowledge us. Just kept drying glasses. This isn't a big bar so not like she didn't see us. Finally came over and said do you know what you want to order? I said i would like to see a menu. She stomped away and pretty much scoffed and got the menu. Took another 10 minutes for her to come back. Still only one other group who she kept chatting with. Ordered two drinks and a couple of food items. She went to the other group, asked if they wanted another round, made their drinks, before making ours. Gave me my drink and the outside was sticky. Food finally came and it was delicious. I will come back again but will check to see who is working though first. read more