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