Kang Kang Food Court

Famous across the Southland for their shengjianbao (pan-fried Shanghainese soup dumplings), this casual, cash-only takeout spot with two locations in Monterey Park and Alhambra sells a wide, affordable array of Chinese cuisine. Having operated in the area for over 20 years, Kang Kang Food Court has drawn the likes of David Chang through its doors for shengjianbao. However, the rest of its menu is full of quieter delights, like wonton soup and Suzhou-style fresh pork mooncakes, that keep 626 locals and Angelenos in the know coming back time and time again.