Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

10

Places

by overall quality

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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 1.
Din Tai Fung
taiwanese · chinese · Los Angeles
★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best
xiaolongbao done right—silky skin, proper broth, michelin-approved execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.5TY4.0MS
Google4.5(2.7k)Yelp4.0(3.7k)Tripadvisor130 reviews ↗
Warningit's popular enough that waits happen; go off-peak if you can.
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Rank 2.
Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐
taiwanese · chinese · Santa Monica
Bib GourmandWorld's 50 Best
same reliable xiaolongbao game as the other location, michelin-backed.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.4TY4.5MS
Google4.4(365)Yelp4.5(610)Tripadvisornot listed2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
ixlb Dimsum Eats
dim-sum · dumpling · Los Angeles
dim sum that doesn't pretend to be fancy but nails the fundamentals—cheap, fresh, legit.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Great Value
$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(771)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Yang Chow Restaurant
chinese · Los Angeles
TIME OUT #32
solid cantonese cooking that time out noticed; does the classics without overthinking.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 20:30G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(1.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Paul's Kitchen
chinese · Los Angeles
budget chinese that actually cares—high ratings, low prices, no shortcuts.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Great Value
$ · Open nowToday · 10:30 — 17:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(824)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Bao Dim Sum House
dim-sum · asian · Los Angeles
dim sum with bar energy; decent execution if you're not expecting perfection.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.3TYMSStill tasting
Google4.3(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
Warningscores dip a bit—solid but not standout.
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Rank 7.
Golden Tree Restaurant
chinese · 638 N Broadway
competent cantonese cooking, nothing flashy but reliable.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 15:00G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(357)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Broadway Cuisine
chinese · Los Angeles
straightforward chinese that people keep coming back for.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(316)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Peking Tavern
chinese · lounge-bar · Los Angeles
dumplings and noodles for cheap, with a dive bar vibe that actually works.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Cheap but Cheerful
$ · Open nowToday · 18:00 — 00:00G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(412)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Foo-Chow Restaurant
chinese · asian · Los Angeles
fuzhou cooking done right on a budget—regional specificity that matters.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Cheap but Cheerful
$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

ixlb Dimsum Eats

Yang Chow Restaurant

Paul's Kitchen

Bao Dim Sum House

Golden Tree Restaurant

Broadway Cuisine

Peking Tavern

Foo-Chow Restaurant