Phoenix Inn has fed Chinatown since the 1960s

Some restaurants earn their regulars over decades, and Phoenix Inn on Ord Street is one of them. Open since the 1960s, it is about as close to a true Chinatown institution as you will find in Los Angeles.

The menu is long, covering meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes, and the prices are low. That combination, held steady across sixty-plus years, explains the 676 reviews sitting at 4.3 stars. People keep coming back.

It works well for groups, takes reservations, and offers takeout and delivery, so it fits most situations. Whether you are organizing a family dinner or just picking something up, Phoenix Inn has the logistics covered. The decades of repeat customers say more than any rating could.