Best Family Friendly Favorites Chinese Restaurants in Chinatown
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Yang Chow
Chinatown institution since 1977, famous for inventing the slippery shrimp and drawing celebrity regulars before Dodger games
Notable Picks
#1
Yang Chow
8.1
A Chinatown institution since 1977 that invented slippery shrimp—crispy battered prawns in a garlic-forward sweet-spicy sauce that became an LA staple. The family-style format with lazy susan sharing works well for groups heading to Dodger games or seeking generous Cantonese portions without pretense. Expect a bustling dining room where speed varies but the kitchen delivers on its signatures.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Kung Pao Chicken
What Makes it Special: Chinatown institution since 1977, famous for inventing the slippery shrimp and drawing celebrity regulars before Dodger games
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Compact counter-service dim sum shop that favors speed, comfort, and solid execution over flash. The lineup of steamed dumplings, buns, and pan-fried cakes is dependable, making it a repeat stop for locals running errands in Chinatown. Expect no-frills seating and a quick in-and-out rhythm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pan-Fried Turnip Cake, Pork Shumai, BBQ Pork Bun
What Makes it Special: Fast, focused dim sum counter with a tight Chinatown neighborhood pull.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A 60-year-old Chinatown dim sum hall running one of the last traditional cart services in Los Angeles, where plates roll past and you point to eat. The food is reliable Cantonese banquet fare at prices that keep regulars cycling through weekly, though the room shows its age and service runs on a flag-down-your-cart rhythm that rewards initiative over patience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har Gow, Shumai, Chicken Feet
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chinatown dim sum hall with roaming cart service, a format increasingly rare in Los Angeles