Foo Chow is Chinatown's no-frills spot with a Rush Hour cameo

Foo Chow Restaurant on N Hill Street has been doing exactly what it does for long enough to collect over 1,200 Google reviews at a 4.5-star average. That kind of sustained goodwill in a neighborhood full of options means something.

The menu is large, the prices are low, and the room makes no effort to impress you. If you have been around Chinatown long enough, you know the type: reliable, unpretentious, the kind of place that fills up with regulars and big family tables on a weekend.

It also has a small claim to fame as a filming location in the Jackie Chan movie Rush Hour, which is either a reason to visit or just a good piece of trivia to share over dinner.

Foo Chow takes reservations, handles takeout and delivery, and works well for groups. Wine and beer are available. If you want a dependable Chinese meal in Chinatown without spending much, this is a sensible place to start.