✦ Cuisine Guide · San Gabriel Valley

Best Chinese Restaurants in San Gabriel Valley

7 curated picks with real TikTok reviews — updated 2026.

7 restaurants

These are the best chinese restaurants in San Gabriel Valley — ranked by quality, curated from over 230 LA restaurants tracked by Forks.LA. Top picks: Newport Seafood, Sichuan Impression, Sea Harbour.

The San Gabriel Valley is the definitive destination for Chinese food in Southern California and has serious depth across Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisines too.

Newport Seafood

Cantonese Seafood · Chinese  ·  San Gabriel Valley  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.6

The San Gabriel Valley's legendary Cantonese seafood house where the salt-and-pepper crab has been famous for decades

Must-try: Salt-and-pepper crab, Lobster with ginger and scallion, Peking duck

📍 518 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Sichuan Impression

Sichuan · Chinese  ·  San Gabriel Valley  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Alhambra's Michelin-recognized Sichuan kitchen where numbing spice, bold flavors, and impeccable technique define the SGV's Chinese dining scene

Must-try: Mapo tofu, Dan dan noodles, Beef with cumin

📍 235 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801

Sea Harbour

Cantonese · Dim Sum  ·  San Gabriel Valley  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Michelin-recognized Rosemead dim sum — the SGV's gold standard for Cantonese dim sum

Must-try: Truffle siu mai, Shrimp har gow, Egg white custard tarts

📍 3939 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770

Lunasia Dim Sum House

Cantonese · Dim Sum  ·  San Gabriel Valley  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Michelin-recognized Alhambra dim sum — cart service, fresh Cantonese classics, and huge portions

Must-try: Har gow, XO turnip cake, Soup dumplings

📍 500 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801

101 Noodle Express

Chinese · Noodles & Hand-Rolled  ·  San Gabriel Valley  ·  $

★★★★☆ 4.4

The SGV's beloved beef roll counter — flaky scallion pancake, marinated beef, and a line that has fed Alhambra for decades

Must-try: Beef roll, Beef noodle soup, Pork chop noodles

📍 1408 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801

Elite Restaurant

Cantonese Dim Sum · Chinese  ·  San Gabriel Valley  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Monterey Park's Cantonese dim sum house where rolling carts, har gow, and siu mai define the SGV dim sum experience

Must-try: Har gow (shrimp dumplings), Siu mai, Egg tarts

📍 700 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Chengdu Taste

Sichuan · Chinese  ·  San Gabriel Valley  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Alhambra's Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan institution — toothpick lamb, mala heat, legendary portions

Must-try: Toothpick lamb with cumin, Crispy-crusted beef, Mapo tofu

📍 828 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best chinese restaurant in San Gabriel Valley?

Newport Seafood is the top pick — consistently excellent food, a great atmosphere, and the kind of place locals recommend without hesitation.

Is there good chinese food in San Gabriel Valley?

Yes — San Gabriel Valley has 7 strong chinese options ranging from casual neighborhood spots to destination-worthy restaurants. Newport Seafood, Sichuan Impression, Sea Harbour are the standouts.

Do I need a reservation for chinese restaurants in San Gabriel Valley?

For the top spots, yes — book 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable, especially for weekend evenings. Newport Seafood is more walk-in friendly if you prefer to be spontaneous.