Best Group Dining Gatherings Chinese Restaurants in Downtown LA
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Paul's Kitchen
One of LA’s longest-running Cantonese spots with true midcentury character.
Notable Picks
8.8
A downtown legacy since 1946, Paul’s Kitchen serves classic California-Cantonese dishes like chop suey, egg foo young, and chow mein in a cash-only dining room filled with Dodgers memorabilia. Thousands of multi-platform reviews and decades of regulars point to comforting, consistent food and generous family-style portions at working-class prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tommy Lasorda Special, Wor Won Ton Soup, Chasu Egg Foo Young
What Makes it Special: One of LA’s longest-running Cantonese spots with true midcentury character.
8.6
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Group Dining Gatherings
Pine & Crane’s South Park outpost updates Taiwanese home cooking with bright flavors, natural wines, and a sleek indoor–outdoor space that feels built for downtown’s creative crowd. With hundreds of strong reviews since opening in 2022, it’s become a go-to for shareable small plates, noodles, and cocktails before or after a game or show.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan Dan Noodles, Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, Minced Pork on Rice (lu rou fan)
What Makes it Special: Modern Taiwanese flavors, all-day hours, and a design-forward indoor–outdoor setting.
#3
The New Moon
8.3
New Moon’s downtown location brings a polished take on Chinese-American classics, anchored by the family’s much-praised Chinese chicken salad and crowd-pleasing wok dishes. A full bar and contemporary dining room make it a comfortable option for business lunches, pre-theater dinners, or casual date nights in the Fashion District.
Must-Try Dishes:
New Moon Chicken Salad, Shelby’s Sweet & Spicy Chicken, Crispy Orange Peel Beef
What Makes it Special: A contemporary Chinese-American menu from a family credited with popularizing Chinese chicken salad.
8.2
A downtown Asian-fusion workhorse with a menu wide enough to keep families moving: noodles, sushi, rice bowls, and shareables. The space is casual and fast-paced, making it easy for group meals before events or shopping. Best when you want variety and reliable crowd-pleasers.
Must-Try Dishes:
garlic noodles, rainbow roll, crispy orange chicken
What Makes it Special: Huge pan-Asian menu that’s easy for mixed-age groups.