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Yang Chow Restaurant
Chinese Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, Los Angeles
"The egg drop soup is really good so is the kung pao squid :)"(7 Tips)
"... the slippery shrimp, wonton soup, fried wontons & moo shu beef. Food is..."(6 Tips)
"Slippery Shrimp and Szechuan Chicken were the two dishes I had."(3 Tips)
"... unlike the standard hot & sour soup widely available."(3 Tips)
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Cherith ZanghiFebruary 4, 2017Great food and service! Really fast, with a classy atmosphere. Will be back :) The valet service they use is sketchy- there are no times posted, so they'll just lock up and strand you without a car
DailyCandyDecember 31, 2013"Heaping plates of tangy, slippery shrimp have drawn legions of locals to this no-frills, family-run spot since 1977. Make a reservation and take a friend (or five), portions are gigantic."
Jeremiah JonesApril 9, 2018Everything. Just everything. We got the pan fried dumplings, sechuan beef, and chicken fried rice and was blown away. Paired with an Excellent staff, this place is unexpectedly phenomenal.
- Adrian PhillipsJune 22, 2015Slippery Shrimp and Szechuan Chicken were the two dishes I had. Quite tasty and worth the wait as the portions are quite large. Well priced bottles of wine available also.
Offbeat L.A.March 1, 2016Chinatown restaurant opened in 1977 serving Mandarin & Szechwan style cuisine. Started by a family of 5 brothers. Small, basic, unremarkable dining room.
Tim CurielMarch 22, 2013Slippery Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken, Shredded Beef with Spicy Garlic Sauce, Sweet and Sour Pork, Pan Fried Noodles with Chicken, all good eating, can't go wrong at all.
Daphne GoonOctober 24, 2018Had the most reviews on google. Apparently celebrities came here too. Had the beef with broccoli and spicy fish fillet with garlic + vege. IMO food were oily and salty, food were in big chunks.
Corey JohnsonDecember 10, 2013Good place, friendly people and nice atmosphere. I had the orange chicken which came with some delicious steamed vegetables but sadly the chicken was a bit mushy.
Karina AussieJuly 16, 2016Food was all excellent! Crispy duck & sweet & sour chicken were great, slippery shrimp highly recommended.
Danny GarciaFebruary 1, 2015Great food in a great location. Free valet parking with validation. Cheap date night. 2 can eat for around 40 bucks!
Al LunaMarch 27, 2014The Slippery Shrimp is worth all the hype! AWESOME! That is all that is left of our plate of Slippery Shrimp!
There's a reason almost everyone recommends Slippery Shrimp. Try it and you will understand. Try the spicy chili oil, too.
ElizabethApril 13, 2014Taste was delicious. Food was very tasty. I would prefer pickup radder than eating in restaurant. Well recommended!
Nikki FosterJune 11, 2022Great string beans and fried rice. I was not a fan of the protein or egg rolls.
Claire KayApril 9, 2015Cheap, and delicious. Beef and Broccoli is good. Slippery shrimp. Egg fu yung, (don't think I spelled that correctly.)
Celly wattsJuly 27, 2010Order the slippery shrimp, pan fried dumplins, shrimp fried rice, pork green beans, kung pao chicken, mushoo chicken, and three musketeers lo mein...can't go wrong :)
Samuel BerriniAugust 31, 2011It's already been said but I'll say it again. Slippery shrimp. Great service and funny manager with a love for LA and their sports teams. Showtimeeee!- Elizabeth DoeApril 14, 2014Slippery shrimp is beyond good. I ordered it not expecting the orgasm my tastebuds would encounter. Get it!
Vanessa OlivasOctober 13, 2012Make sure to get slippery shrimp this is the original the one in Pasadena doesn't taste the same. Celebrities come here too! :)
Chalsea ChenJune 11, 2012For the price and quality, I will go to next door (Sam Woo), or Phoenix instead. In terms of flavor, it's definitely more American Chinese than authentic Chinese.
Kevin HamanoFebruary 8, 2013The service here was some of the best I've ever experienced at a Chinese restaurant before.
Chris MillerMarch 17, 2013Slippery shrimp is awesome!! Best Chinese food I have had In a long time. Worth the drive!!!
Nina MoAugust 9, 2011Slippery shrimp was bomb diggity! Loved the schezwan chicken as well! Portions are huge so I recommend sharing.
Kaizen FactorFebruary 12, 2013Walnut shrimp? Forget about it. Slippery Shrimp, it's what you'll crave!
You must try the sautéed string beans with mince pork or chicken!! So damn good!!
Chef Bev LazoNovember 25, 2011Try the Shrimp Lo Mein, Shrimp And Broccoli, Chicken Fried Rice, An Shrimp Toast - So good
Randy NacolDecember 11, 2010Really great service and good food. Makes great dish's at great prices. As with all of China town your treated with respect
Examiner.comFebruary 17, 2011In the heart of Chinatown, chow down on some slippery shrimp and eat at what some call "the best in Chinatown." Read more
Allie ParkerMarch 9, 2012Order the steam pork dumplings and the slippery shrimp. It will change your life.
- DorisOctober 7, 2010you must try the slippery shrimp, wonton soup, fried wontons & moo shu beef. Food is great here but parking kind of sucks.
Chrysta W.December 18, 2010New plastic Togo containers are waaaay better than Chinese paper boxes. Get the slippery shrimp--terrible name but amazing!
Michael CNovember 27, 2017Totally packed and a line to get in. Food was ok. Service fast. But seemed like an average Chinese neighborhood restaurant.
Greg RajkovicFebruary 1, 2014Szechuan Chicken. Definitely opt for the Slippery Shrimp over this. Not bad, but not great. Had a burnt sweet taste.
Shaoxuan ZhangFebruary 9, 2012Slippery Shrimp is just ok. The taste is right, the shrimp is tender but small and flour too much. Their beef fried rice is awesome. Beef is so tender. Just a little salty.
Lyzette GarciaNovember 14, 2010Favorite Chinese food restaurant in So. Cal! Try the slippery shrimp and 3-flavor sizzling rice soup :)
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Yang Chow Restaurant
819 N Broadway (btwn College & Alpine)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Opened in 1977 and home of Slippery Shrimp.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
(213) 625-0811
View menu on https://yangchow.com/menu/15898409
Features
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Full Bar
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