Echo Park · Peruvian · Chinese · Fusion
Echo Park's Peruvian-Chinese fusion destination — lomo saltado, ceviche, and the chifa tradition that defines one of the world's great culinary crossroads
Chifa takes its name from the culinary tradition born when Chinese immigrants arrived in Peru in the 19th century — a fusion that produced one of the world's most interesting and underappreciated hybrid cuisines. In Echo Park, that tradition gets a lively neighborhood restaurant treatment: the lomo saltado, stir-fried beef with tomatoes and fried potatoes, is the dish that explains why the combination of Chinese wok technique and Peruvian ingredients produces something more than the sum of its parts. The ceviche is bright and citrus-forward; the chifa noodles carry the umami depth of the soy and oyster sauce tradition. The room has the casual energy of a neighborhood spot that people genuinely want to be at, which is the hardest thing to manufacture and the most reliable indicator of quality.
Chifa is echo Park's Peruvian-Chinese fusion destination — lomo saltado, ceviche, and the chifa tradition that defines one of the world's great culinary crossroads. Regulars order lomo saltado and ceviche clásico.
Chifa is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.
Chifa uses Resy for reservations. Book online at Resy or call (213) 908-5580 directly. The badge at the top of this page shows whether there are tables left tonight.
Chifa is at 1904 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026, in Echo Park. Street parking in Echo Park; competitive on weekends
Chifa is open Tue–Thu 5–10 PM · Fri–Sat 5–11 PM · Sun 5–9 PM · Closed Mon. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.