Chinatown's acclaimed Filipino restaurant where chicken inasal, sisig, and the spirit of Manila arrive in a beautiful space
Must-try: Chicken inasal, Mushroom sisig, Garlic fried rice
📍 727 N Broadway #120, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The best lively spots great for groups and friend gatherings in Chinatown — curated from over 200 LA restaurants.
5 picksThe best dinner spots in Chinatown for a group are the ones where sharing is built into the menu and nobody has to overthink the order. These 5 picks are ideal for groups of 2–8 — places with enough energy that you can actually talk, menus worth exploring together, and a vibe that doesn't require a special occasion to justify the tab. Catch the TikTok reviews to find the right fit. Top picks: Lasita, Howlin' Ray's, Yang Chow.
Chinatown is having a dining renaissance alongside its established Chinese institutions — newer openings sit alongside classics that have been there for generations.
Chinatown's acclaimed Filipino restaurant where chicken inasal, sisig, and the spirit of Manila arrive in a beautiful space
Must-try: Chicken inasal, Mushroom sisig, Garlic fried rice
📍 727 N Broadway #120, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Chinatown's Nashville hot chicken institution — bring your heat tolerance and prepare to sweat in the best way possible
Must-try: Howlin' hot chicken sandwich, Hot chicken tenders, Country gravy biscuit
📍 727 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Chinatown's slippery shrimp institution since 1977 — LA's most iconic Chinese-American dish
Must-try: Slippery shrimp, Garlic string beans, Pan-fried noodles
📍 819 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
David Chang's California restaurant — large-format short ribs and Korean-inflected American cooking near Chinatown
Must-try: Whole plate short rib (for the table), Scallop bing, Smoked bo ssäm
📍 1725 Naud St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The French dip's birthplace since 1908 — sawdust floors, dipped sandwiches, and lines that have not changed in a century
Must-try: Double-dipped lamb sandwich, Beef French dip, Chocolate cream pie
📍 1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Lasita is a go-to for a reason — the format is built for sharing, the energy is right for a group, and the food is consistent enough that everyone leaves happy.
Yang Chow handles larger tables well and has a menu with enough variety that even the pickiest eater in the group will find something. Call ahead if you're coming with 6 or more.
Groups have a harder time walking in, especially on weekends. Reservations are strongly recommended for parties of 4 or more. Most of these spots book through OpenTable or Resy.