Yang Chow - Popular with the Civic Center crowd. You must try the world famous Slippery Shrimp! Menu - - - Open for lunch & dinner; beer & wine. 819 N. Broadway, Los Angeles phone: 213-625-0811
Empress Pavillion - The most famous Dim Sum joint in town. The HUGE dining room is a must-see. Menu - - - Open for lunch & dinner; Dim Sum served daily until 3:00PM ; full bar. 988 N. Hill St., Los Angeles phone: 213-617-9898
Hop Woo BBQ Seafood Restaurant - This well lit restaurant is very popular with the locals, and is also a good late-night option. The adventurous can check out the secret menu. Menu - - - Open for lunch & dinner; open till 1AM Sun-Thu, 3AM Fri-Sat; beer & wine. 845 N. Broadway, Los Angeles phone: 213-617-3038
Plum Tree Inn - Chinese cuisine with a touch of elegance and class, right in the heart of Chinatown. Menu not yet available. - - - Open for lunch & dinner; full bar. 913 N. Broadway, Los Angeles phone: 213-613-1819
Ocean Seafood Restaurant - Extensive dinner and Dim Sum menu, served in a comfortable atmosphere. Menu - - - Open for lunch & dinner; beer & wine. 750 N. Hill St., Los Angeles phone: 213-687-3088
Master Chef - This solid choice features over 200 authentic Cantonese dishes, plus a special late-night menu after 10PM. Menu - - - Open for lunch & dinner; open late night till 12AM Sun-Wed & 1AM Thu-Sat; beer & wine. 937 N. Hill St., Los Angeles phone: 213-687-3638
Regent China Inn - This quaint little place in "old Chinatown" won't be too hard on your pocketbook. Menu - - - Open for lunch & dinner; beer & wine. 739-747 N. Main St., Los Angeles phone: 213-680-3333
Hop Li Seafood Restaurant - Known for its good old-school Cantonese cuisine. Menu - - - Open for lunch & dinner; beer & wine. 526 Alpine St., Los Angeles phone: 213-680-3417
Kim Chuy Restaurant - Specailizing in food from the Chaozhou province in southern China since 1982. Menu - - - Open daily 8AM-8PM; no alcohol; credit/debit card min. $15 order. 727 N. Broadway #103, Los Angeles phone: 213-687-7215