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Thanks to its large immigrant community from China, Los Angeles offers some of the best authentic Chinese cuisine in the US. Visitors can also find many fusion restaurants where the traditions of Asia are mixed with Californian subtlety and ingredients to create a unique and very appetizing cuisine that is sure to appeal to almost every palate.

We have collected some of the very best Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles in this list to help you plan a night eating out in an LA Chinese restaurant during your stay in the city of Angels. Aside from these restaurants, which offer a full dining service, simply exploring Chinatown will allow you to find countless smaller establishments which also offer great meals at very competitive prices.

Most LA Chinese restaurants offer traditional dim sum throughout the day, which is a great way to experience one of the more exclusive eateries if you cannot get a dinner reservation.

Empress Pavillion

At the Empress Pavilion in Chinatown you can try a variety of dishes from all streams of Chinese cooking, but it is the seafood that makes this restaurant so special. The signature dish of the restaurant is the crab vermicelli served in a clay pot, which is highly recommended.

Mr Chow

Mr Chow in Beverley Hills is one of the oldest established Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles, and has appeared in many movies. The takeaway boxes from this particular restaurant are movie stars in their own right, and are popular souvenirs amongst diners. It is a favoured hang out of many celebrities, and you can often see actors dining in Mr Chows at the weekend.

Ocean Star

The Ocean Star in Monterey Park is a Californian Chinese fusion restaurant specialising in seafood, and is renowned as one of the best places to eat out in the city. Reservations are essential at the weekend, and if you want to and enjoy a meal with a group of friends, Ocean Star is a popular place for large parties to gather.

Din Tai Fung

This restaurant in Arcadia has only been open for a couple of years, but has quickly gained an excellent reputation and an army of fans. The restaurant specialises in traditional Chinese cuisine from the Sezchuan region of the country, and is famed across California for its excellent spare rib and steak dishes.