Majordomo in Chinatown is one of the rare LA restaurants you’ll walk out of genuinely surprised.

The Nashville hot chicken joint lives up to its hype and a whole lot more.

They’re putting out some pretty stellar modern Filipino food at Lasa in Chinatown, in an atmosphere that makes you feel at home.

Home to the legendary Vampiro Taco, a meal at Mexicali Taco & Co is one of the best ways you can spend $12 in this town.

For great, interesting wine, and excellent classic French food, Oriel in Chinatown is the place to be.

Chinatown deli The Original Philippe carries much culinary (and cultural) significance. It’s still very much worth the trip.

A Filipino lunch spot in Chinatown, Ord & Broadway is a good place for a quick weekday meal.

This second outpost of the Wax Paper sandwich spot is in a Chinatown arcade, and it’s just as good as the tiny original in Frogtown.

Okiboru is a solid Japanese option in Chinatown for some casual weeknight noodles.

Lately is a weekday takeout window in Chinatown serving interesting breakfast and lunch foods.

Little Jewel of New Orleans is a Cajun restaurant/grocery store and a good place to get a po’boy and beer in Chinatown.

Highland Park Brewery’s second location in Chinatown is a great spot for pre-Dodger game drinks and snacks with a big group.

Tirsa’s is a good, casual Mexican spot in Chinatown.

Pho 87 in Chinatown is a great spot for a quick, affordable work lunch.

East Garden is a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown that serves decent lunch food in huge portions.

Apotheke is a speakeasy/jazz bar with expensive cocktails, a great patio, and a crowd there to see and be seen.