Yang Chow

For a casual, no-frills approach to Chinese cuisine (and delicious deep-fried shrimp), look no further than this family-owned restaurant that's faithfully served Chinatown for over forty years. Though it boasts two other outposts in Long Beach and Pasadena, the unassuming North Broadway eatery is where the Yun family first began offering a mix of Mandarin and Sichuan specialties with plenty of Hong Kong-style and Americanized dishes, including their legendary slippery shrimp. When it comes time to order, think egg rolls, lo mein and fried rice—and you'll find the sort of well-executed, comforting old-school Chinese fare perfect for a lazy weekday dinner or takeout.