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
7 curated picks with real TikTok reviews — updated 2026.
7 restaurantsThese 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Newport Seafood is the top pick — consistently excellent food, a great atmosphere, and the kind of place locals recommend without hesitation.
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.
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.