Tour six of the restaurants featured in Netflix’s “The Brothers Sun”

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518 W. Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA

One of the main restaurants featured in The Brothers Sun, this favorite seafood spot flawlessly brings together Chinese, Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese flavors and cooking styles. The menu offers up crowd-pleasers like hot and sour soup, fresh spring rolls and chicken chow mein, but not to be ignored is the Newport special: a wok-fried lobster that’s tossed with spicy jalapeno, green onions and clarified butter. Served at four pounds and dripping with juices, it’s well worth the messy fingers.

1039 E. Valley Blvd. at Walnut Grove Ave.
San Gabriel, CA

A massive banquet hall with oversized round tables, this sprawling Chinese food restaurant is the perfect dinner destination for large family gatherings—yes, kids are welcome! With an expansive menu—complete with images of most dishes, a helpful touch if you don’t read Chinese—New Golden Soup Restaurant is also easy on the wallet. The average tab runs under $30 a person, and the servings are sizable—and shareable. Definitely try the fried fish and pork chop with peking sauce, and don’t forget to pop by in the afternoon to take advantage of its lunch specials.

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46 W. Valley Blvd. at S. 2nd St.
Alhambra, CA

Not so sure what “Chinese fondue” is? Well, it’s not dipping bread into melted cheese. It’s actually a common name for hot pot, in which meat and vegetables are cooked in a shared pot of broth. Occasionally, it does involve dipping pieces of thinly sliced meat, with a tiny fork, into boiling broth! Xiao Long Kan offers one of California’s most authentic Sichuan dining experiences, particularly thanks to its attention to detail in Chinese design. The ambiance of the restaurant—from its jaw-dropping stone entrance to the ornate carved wood fixtures throughout—takes center stage. It’s no wonder it’s a predominant location in The Brothers Sun.

960 N. Broadway at Bamboo Lane
Los Angeles, CA

This old-school Chinese restaurant in the heart of L.A.’s Chinatown, is opulent. The entry features tiny fu dogs warding away negative energy and the dining room boasts crystal chandeliers. With a focus on dim sum, it’s best to come ready to snack on small plates including juicy xiao long bao, steamed pork dumplings and cheung fun noodles. For dessert, make sure to try the egg tarts, fruitcake and mango pudding (and yes, we mean all of them).

800 N. Broadway at Alpine St.
Los Angeles, CA

Known as Chinatown’s last community shopping mall, Dynasty Center is a gathering place for a community of mostly immigrants with roots in Laos, Cambodia, China and Vietnam. Despite attempts at gentrification, Dynasty Center remains a place where long-standing shopkeepers have thrived. It remains a one-stop shop for culturally relevant goods, from kitchenware and clothes to electronics and plants.

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729 W. Garvey Ave. at N. Atlantic Blvd.
Monterey Park, CA

This well-known outpost of a Hong Kong-based bakery sells a variety of Chinese pastries and cookies, and they’re famous for their pineapple cakes and moon cakes, which are produced in their kitchens overseas and shipped in time for Mooncake Festival, a mid-autumn harvest event celebrated in Chinese culture. If you dine at the bakery, consider getting there early (order a Vietnamese coffee as a pick-me-up!) to watch the freshly baked breads come right out of the oven. Fun fact: A few times a year, if you buy a certain amount in gift cards, they’ll give you free panda gear.

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