I've been coming to Yi Ping Chuan for a while and have probably eaten here more than 10 times. At this point, it's one of my go-to spots when I'm craving Chinese skewers. The biggest strengths of this place are the flavors and the prices. It's hard to find another restaurant that delivers this much food and flavor without breaking the bank. The staff also speak Mandarin, which makes ordering easier if you're familiar with the cuisine and want recommendations. That said, this isn't a place you come for the atmosphere. The ambiance is pretty basic and feels more like a late-night hole-in-the-wall spot than a destination restaurant. On top of that, having to pay $4 for parking every visit gets a little annoying over time. The star of the menu is definitely the skewers. You pick your meats and vegetables, and they're grilled right in front of you over an open fire pit. They partially cook and season everything beforehand, so once it's on the grill it comes out quickly while still having that smoky charcoal flavor. My absolute favorite dish here is the grilled eggplant. It's loaded with garlic and packed with flavor. Not many restaurants offer it, and Yi Ping Chuan does it exceptionally well. The garlic shrimp is another standout, swimming in a rich garlic oil that's perfect for soaking up with rice. I will say there have been a couple of occasions where the shrimp didn't seem fresh, but to their credit, the staff remade the dish when I brought it to their attention. The spicy crawfish is also excellent, but be warned--the spice level can get intense. I usually ask them to tone it down unless you're someone who can handle serious heat. The surprise MVP of the menu, though, is the shrimp fried rice. I honestly have no idea what they do differently, but it's the best shrimp fried rice I've ever had. I've ordered it almost every visit, and it never disappoints. It's simple, flavorful, and somehow addictive. Overall, if you're looking for fancy decor or a date-night atmosphere, this probably isn't the place. But if you want authentic flavors, great skewers, generous portions, and some of the best grilled eggplant and shrimp fried rice around, Yi Ping Chuan is absolutely worth a visit. read more

We randomly came here for dinner and enjoyed it overall. They have some really great items and then some items that were mid. We got the Lamb/Spicy Beef Kebabs, Cold Noodles, Scallop, Eggplant, Quail Eggs, Spicy Chicken and Water Spinach. The kebabs were a cool idea where they grill right in front of you and were yummy, but definitely some fatty pieces. The scallops and eggplant were definitely the star of the place. Everything else was good, but I'd skip the eggs. Also, they really need bigger plates. The plates are so tiny. It's so hard to fit more than one item on your plate. read more

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tried this spot because Feng Mao had a 1 hour+ wait and it was definitely a disappointment. Service was good but the food was not great and way too pricey. The skewers' spice was not your typical spice it didnt have enough oomph and very mild..almost sweet? i did not like it. overall spent $175 for 2 people was a bit much. read more

The name of this place is soooooo hard to remember. It's one of those places that has the type of name where if anyone asks you where you ate, you have to give them the cross streets haha. Anyway, if anyone lives in ktown, they probably know that the place to go get lamb skewers is over at Feng Mao, but in the recent years, what happened was they got rid of their charcoal setup and installed electrical heaters instead. And while the meat rotates on its own, it's not the same flavor and taste when you're cooking on electric as opposed to charcoal. So I wanted to try a different place but as anyone knows, with how expensive everything is nowadays due to inflation and whatnot, visiting a new restaurant is a risk. But this one paid off. They have the same rotating setup for the meat that Feng Mao has, but they use charcoal!!! I've gone here twice. The first time I was really happy and this time around, I was pretty happy too. I got the lamb skewers, which I think are of high quality and extremely tasty here. In addition, I love the leeks and the flavor they exude with all of the charcoal integrated into them. I got a fried potato dish that was pretty good, but you can probably find one with less oil at a Korean place. In addition, the chicken gizzard skewers were quite flavorful and the beef ones as well. Maybe next time, I'll skip on the beef though just because of how much better the lamb ones taste. Instead of getting one seeded dip like you do at Feng Mao, you get two here, so you get a bit of a variety. They taste pretty good and I like mixing them. It's always nice to be able to dip your skewers into a mix of cumin and other seasonings. The service is pretty good too. The staff speaks both Chinese and Korean. The ambiance is really neat. There's an astronaut drawn on the wall that is dapping and they play a lot of kpop, mostly Blackpink, and you get free Chinese candy on the way out. Also, their soju and beer bottles are $7 too. Every time I've gone, this place has been empty though. I think it's because more people know of Feng Mao, but I'd say this place is definitely a solid place to go and try. read more

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Stopped by on Saturday around midnight and it was pretty empty. The servers are very friendly. My friend and I were laughing about how the same song was playing on repeat for an hour. From favorites to least: Lamb Skewers - soo tender & juicy! Good spice lvl. Would order all lamb next time. Cucumber Salad - solid tangy cucumber salad, essential to the meal Beef Skewers - beef is good, but lamb is better here Grilled Squid Legs - a bit too chewy but I love the char Quail eggs - standard, a nice change of pace from meat Cold noodles - not good, we didn't eat it.. though we were very full. The meat tasted old and the noodles were clumped together. read more

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Great food. We are picky with our Chinese skewers and these hit the spot! All the side dishes and plates were great as well. Authentic and fresh! read more

The skewers were absolutely delicious -- we ordered beef, lamb, chicken wings, shrimp, and chicken gizzards. Everything was freshly grilled and super flavorful. The appetizers were amazing too -- we literally finished everything on the table. The sauces were especially tasty and added so much flavor. The atmosphere was great, and the service was warm and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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The quality of the lamb is excellent. It comes partially pre-grilled, which saves cooking time and makes it easier to enjoy. The seasoning is done so well that even people who usually don't eat lamb might find it approachable and enjoyable. Overall, I was very satisfied. read more

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We were seated promptly in one of the booths and got the following: (8/10) lamb kebab (10pcs) - more lean meat than fat, I liked the seasoning but still dipped with the cumin and (7/10) beef kebab (5pcs) - pretty good as well (8/10) quail (1pcs) - comes with 4 quail eggs on a stick Everything came out cooked already, but they stay heated over the fire. They give you side dishes including roasted peanuts, bean sprouts, ya cai. It can get pretty loud inside. The interior was filled with neon signs and gave cyberpunk vibes. It's a korean-chinese fusion so the servers speak both languages. The open until 2am, so perfect for a late night snack. read more

Ambiance: it's located in a packed plaza, shared parking lot with bbq place and liquor store Service: self serving to scan the bar code for the table and then place the order online, then waitress brought the items to the table Food: plenty choices of items, note all dishes including the skewers are precooked before served to the table Side dishes - *** complimentary small salads, pickles, peanuts, and dried spices Lamb Kebab - **** recommend Beef Kabab - **** recommend Egg Plant - *** garlic flavor, old eggplant Leek - *** old chives but good flavors Squid Leg - *** overcooked Fried Pork w/Sweet & Sour - ** the only really disappointing dish, the inside pork meat slice is so thin and the outside battered coat is so thick, after a few bites still not touched the meat, it's supposed to be crispy but apparently not here Price: moderate portions, some items are decent while few are overpriced for the quality, expect $45~$50 per person read more

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This spot is great for Chinese-Korean street‑food vibes. Their lamb skewers come pre‑grilled to juicy perfection and seasoned so well even lamb skeptics love them. The chicken gizzard, chicken softbone, cold noodles and grilled eggplant fare my fav. The rotating table grills keep everything piping hot and aromatic. Service is friendly and multilingual (English, Mandarin, Korean)--and the casual, late-night atmosphere makes it perfect for hangouts. Just be aware: parking can be tricky. We came on a late weekday night so it's wasn't a problem but day time will be hard to find parking. read more

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Very delicious food!!!! Love it!!! And we appreciate their service. Highly recommend!!! 特别推荐辣子鸡、麻辣肥肠牛肉！ read more

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Love eating at Chinese skewer spots and getting to see the kebabs rotate on the grill. Yi Pin Chuan is opened late until 2am everyday. Their specialty is their lamb kebabs, but they have some other great options that we tried like spicy beef, quail eggs, and sausage. Don't skip out on the garlic scallop vermicelli! read more

Yipinchuan Lamb Kebab - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is just great! Yummy for my tummy food, great people and consistency. It's always a party in this house! Make sure you try their garlic shrimp (the shell is on! Eat it anyway freaks!!). Also don't miss the happy hour! They are often slow when I come in so support a dope business or ELSE!!! read more

Super good food and service! Loved the ambience as well. The lamb was juicy and nicely cooked, veggies were well seasoned and fresh and food was overall very authentic and delicious. I personally enjoyed the mala lamb, water spinach, garlic clam scallops and leeks the most but can't go wrong with many orders there. Perfect place for late night or food get together. Highly recommend! read more

The kebab sizes was perfect and service was so kind and clean. I loved the portions. The cucumber salad was so refreshing and would definitely recommend. There is valet parking and bathrooms available read more

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Honestly such a fun experience! The food was also super yummy. A bit spicy so just beware but everything was so tasty and just overall fun! They don't really let you actually look things from what I can tell but it's still a really cool experience. You have to get the cucumber salad, it is better than din tai fung!! read more

Yipinchuan Lamb Kebab - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We loved the eggplant fried rice and they made it to a heard shape! The service was also great and the server come by many times and ask if we need anything. The atmosphere was great and they opened till night. Great place for friends gathering and drinking. read more

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Such a great place!! I came here for a late dinner on a whim. The dipping powders for the skewers are great, and the skewers come either ready or are perfected with just two minutes on the grill. The vibe is so comfortable and laid-back, and the service the owner James himself provided was so friendly and welcoming. We also got to enjoy his karaoke in the background LOL. He recommended the deep fried pork, and it was SOO good! It's perfectly crispy, sweet, and savory. 100% recommend!! I'll be back so I can try more Northern Chinese dishes and say hello to James and his wife again. read more

Halfway through our meal,my son asked if I have yelp so I could shoot this place out. Delicious food, reasonable prices and killer atmosphere. I've been here before and I'll be here again! read more

Food was decent, overall the skewers and sides were good enough. Not a bad place if you're craving lamb skewers late night. Service was on the better side. Could see myself having a spontaneous visit again. read more

Did you know there is an area in China that borders Korea that speaks Korean and celebrates Korean traditions? This place caters to that, with a hybrid Chinese-Korean style menu and service. The waiters speak fluent Chinese, Korean, and English, and the menus also contain the 3 languages. You get some small side dishes in traditional Korean restaurants, but you also get many Chinese dishes. Best of both worlds! Parking is a $3 valet when I went. I ordered their beef and lamb kabobs, sweet and sour pork, clams, and other small dishes. For starters, their kebab game is really good; the sizes are pretty big and are fresh with traditional northern style seasonings. They have an automatic rotating grill that helps you grill/heat up kebabs, which is cool. The sweet and sour pork has qualities of a chinese-korean mix - you'll know if you had guobaorou/tang suyuk. Their clams with vermicelli were plentiful in meat and yummy. I just wish they gave you more seasonings for the kebabs on the side. The decor is really nice and feels a little like a place to drink with friends in China/Korea. You can tell it's locally owned. While the food was pretty good, and offered a plethora of authentic Chinese/Korean fusion, the prices are a little on the expensive side. It was about $200 for 4 people, and the party wasn't entirely full afterwards. read more

The food and skewers and service were great! However when I asked them if their skewer seasoning had peanuts in it they said no, but my partner had a severe allergic reaction!! (Peanuts are the only thing they are allergic to.) If you are allergic to peanuts DO NOT get the skewers or use the seasoning! read more

Amazing place! They have the best skewers and side dishes here. The skewers are cooked on charcoal and the flavor is delicious. They even gave us a special dish of dongbei sesame noodles! Fantastic service and great vibes. read more

Chinese kebab restaurants aren't exactly the most common occurrence so imagine my surprise when the craving popped up and there was Yipinchuan right in ktown! It's a bit of a Korean-Chinese Kebab restaurant so if you speak Korean, Chinese, or English, you'll do just fine here. And you'll know it's even better when the service is practically nonexistent because everyone knows the good places are there to serve good food (ie. Beef and lamb kebabs), not good service. So anyway, onto the food: Kebabs are the name of the game here. If you want a carb, sure get a fried rice or a hot pot or noodles or something. In fact, just get it all. You're getting nice quality food that's best shared with a party of 4 cause you can't order individual kebabs, at least for the meats. Anyway, they bring it to you cooked so the grill is more so to keep your food warm but it's fun to rotate the kebabs on the oscillating grill. So all in all, a nice late night kebab place to drink and eat and just chill. read more

Yipinchuan Lamb Kebab - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came to eat late after an event and the restaurant wasn't too crowded. Skewers are always a good idea. But also recommend the SHREDDED POTATO and the SCALLOP CLAM. ENJOY! PS: Since it was late we were able to get parking in the lot. read more

I love this place for late night eats with friends. My favorite dish here is the LEEKS THEY ARE A MUST SO YUM SO UNDERRATED. cannot go wrong with the beef and lamb skewers, would recommend the spicy version if you can handle the heat. You order off a rq code and the servers are very kind and energetic. The ambiance reminds me close of a small pocha or street club. Cannot wait to come back here again. read more

surprised to find Chinese skewers in k-town! we ordered so many delicious tender beef and lamb skewers. pork belly was fabulous and so were the pork feet. sweet and sour pork had an addicting taste and texture. servers were friendly and faster than the Flash himself. very clean and well maintained, overall perfect place to drink and catch up with friends read more

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really good lamb skewers and don't sleep on the chicken gizzard! owner is awesome and is fluent in both korean / mandarin great place to meet friends and have a beer with delish skewers read more

Best lamb kebab in ktown los angeles. They are good food and good service. I will come back soon!!! High recommend this place!!! read more

Tried this spot yesterday and I'm still drooling thinking about it today I got lamb, beef, and pork belly skewers and every single one of them was super juicy, tender, and well-seasoned. Their portion sizes for the skewers are also super good! Most of all the service was amazing. The lady was super kind and hospitable to us, making it very warm and inviting to eat there. Highly recommend! read more

Yipinchuan Lamb Kebab - Pork belly & beef skewers - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Hidden gem in Ktown. Food is on point, service is great!! 1. Fried Sweet & Sour Pork 5/5 This is probably the best sweet and sour pork I ever had in LA. It's crispy outside, tender inside. And the batter was not to thick like others I had. Impressive. 2. Lamb Kebab 4.5/5 I love they gave me some fat with the meat. Goes so well with the beer. 3. Abalone 4/5 4. Chicken Cartilage 4/5 Overall, a very nice place to hangout or get want some food late night (they close at 1:30am) The lady who served us is very nice and friendly, she speaks English, Korean and Chinese. I will def come back again. read more

Yipinchuan Lamb Kebab - Fried Sweet and Sour Pork - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love this place! The restaurant is clean and the food is delicious. I really recommend this place read more

Good service, great food , fun grilling yourself. The parking a little tough. The lamb , the chicken liver , the beef skewers are very good, read more

Yipinchuan Lamb Kebab - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We ordered from the "most popular items" menu list. We got the lamb and beef skewers. Both came already cooked. Both were dry and the portions are tiny for the price (5 skewers for $13ish). I ordered the scallop vermicelli because it looked good on Tik Tok. I've definitely had better at Chinese buffets. It's basically a small bundle of vermicelli per shell with a mushy scallop (most likely frozen) and a heaping spoonful of jarlic on top. The flavor is there, but wouldn't order again. The parking lot was valet (as of Oct 2024) for $3 which wasn't bad. Was really exciting to try this place, but overall we left disappointed. Sad to say probably won't be returning. read more

Super delicious and authentic northeastern Chinese food! They offer to cook the kebab for you too. Everything is delicious and the service is very good! read more

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I made a reservation on Yelp at 1pm, and I received text confirmation after that. Google map, Apple map and Yelp say it opens, but when I finally got there, it was closed. The sign outdoor says it opens at 4pm. I called but nobody picked up. My suggestion here to Yipinchuan is, if you wanna do fancy reservation function like others, make sure you have the ability. read more

highly recommend this restaurant! The food are traditional and very delicious ! I love the chicken knee soft bone, duck blood,fried pork with sweet and sour! And they have Qingdao beer! Nice place for large group to hang out and eat! read more

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Hours say open until 1:30 AM every night. Drove over here. Neon sign says open. Door is unlocked. Walk in at 11:30 PM. A table full of people look at me in shock. I ask if they are open, they timidly say they are closed. While in my truck out front looking for another place to go, the neon sign suddenly turns off and all the lights go out. Weird. read more

Amazing food and service. Our waiter could speak Mandarin and Korean. Will highly recommend if you like skewers! The inside is clean and they had this skewer grills where the skewers rotate by themselves! read more

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