The Top 10 Chinese Restaurants

From finger-licking-good Dungeness crabs in Rosemead to the crunchiest shrimp toast in Beverly Hills, here are Patric Kuh’s picks for Far East eats

Seasame Street

No city’s Chinatown—not even our own—comes close to Valley Boulevard in the San Gabriel Valley for the scope of Chinese regional specialties

Cup of Joy

White, green, black, and oolong, Chinese tea—or cha—is much more than a beverage

Westward Ho!

It’s been asked a thousand times, even by us: Can you find great, authentic regional Chinese food outside the San Gabriel Valley

Hot Box

The San Gabriel Valley gives Little India a run for its money when it comes to mouth-puckering heat

L.A.’s Finest (Fantastical) Dim Sum Cart

Hong Kong’s gift to brunch, dim sum is a noisy, tea-soaked smorgasbord delivered to your table by stainless steel carts trailing billows of steam

Kung Pao Kosher

Comedian, celebrity roast king, and L.A. resident Jeffrey Ross demystifies The Jewish-Chinese food connection

Two Chinatowns

Yang Chow’s slippery shrimp still beckons, but the area beyond the dragon gates is not the culinary destination of old

Last Bite

Fortune cookies? Oh please. Save room for shaved ice, frilly fruit tarts, and durian rolls

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Push and Pull

Jeffrey Yang at Mandarin Noodle Deli demonstrates his skill with three slurp-worthy noodle styles.

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The Essentials

Where to find the best dumplings, hot pots, and pancakes

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Flavor Source

See which regions some favorite flavors of Chinese food hail from

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