Many mom and pop Chinese restaurants took big hits during the COVID-19 pandemic due to discrimination, ignorance, and fear. KCRW’s Evan Kleiman asked the Good Food community, via Twitter, who they’re supporting and where they’re getting their Chinese takeout.
A few super famous names made the list of responses. These are places that deliver comfort in familiarity and value. More than one respondent said they order enough to last several meals. Also, topping the list are dumplings and noodles, which few Angelenos are comfortable making for themselves.
Make sure you call these restaurants first to make sure they're open and take credit cards. Many are not delivering too.
Arcadia
Lao Xi Noodle House - Wife's Special Noodles
Ho Kee Cafe - Roast Duck
Alhambra
You Kitchen - fish dumplings, hand-grasping cake
Beijing Pie House - Lamb and Green Onion Pie, Radish Pie, Vegetarian Pie
Kang Kang - dumplings
Monterey Park
Noodle Harmony - Dan Dan Noodle, wontons
Qing Dao Bread Food - Pan Fried Dumplings
San Gabriel Valley
Omar Halal Restaurant - Meat Pies, Lag Man (hand-pulled noodles)
Hui Tou Xiang - Dumplings, Scallion Pancakes
Mian - Cold Sesame Noodles, Sichuan Hot and Sour Noodles
Sam Woo Barbeque - Tomato Beef Chow Mein, Roast Pork on Rice
San Marino
New Moon - Steamed fish