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Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood Restaurant (Chinatown) in Los Angeles

3.9 (199) 845 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

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Chinese restaurant
Asian restaurant
Barbecue restaurant
Seafood restaurant

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Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 213-617-3038
Site: http://hopwoo.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–1 AM
Tuesday:11 AM–1 AM
Wednesday:11 AM–1 AM
Thursday:11 AM–1 AM
Friday:11 AM–1 AM
Saturday:10:30 AM–1 AM
Sunday:10:30 AM–1 AM

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Total reviews rating 3.9

199 Reviews for Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood Restaurant (Chinatown) 2024:

Review №1

2023-12-03 21:02:32

Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood Restaurant is a hidden treasure! From the moment I stepped inside, I was captivated by the ambiance. The traditional Chinese decor, complete with hanging lanterns and ornate wooden carvings, transported me to another world. Its a perfect setting for an intimate dinner. The service was impeccable. The staff was not only attentive but also well-versed in the menu. They made fantastic recommendations, and their genuine enthusiasm for the cuisine added to the overall experience. Every request was met with a smile. Now, onto the food – it was nothing short of extraordinary. The Peking duck was tender with crispy skin, the hot and sour soup had a tantalizing kick, and the handmade dumplings were heavenly. Each dish was a masterpiece, showcasing the chefs expertise. If youre in search of an authentic Chinese dining experience with a charming ambiance, impeccable service, and food that leaves a lasting impression, look no further. This restaurant is a true gem that deserves all the praise.

Review №2

2023-09-19 04:38:06

I wouldve given this place a 1-star review but the only issue that we faced was from one worker. The other workers were pretty nice to us and even helped packed up our food.My dine-in experience was decent and the waitress who waited on us was super sweet. But, when I went to order another order of chow fun to go, the woman who was working the register was sooooooo mean!!! She was extremely aggressive towards me. She got really upset with me after not being able to understand what she was asking through the muffled words caused by her masked face. She was talking really fast too! Then, when I asked for my receipt she annoyingly and angrily expressed that my receipt was with my change, which it was not. And when I pointed out that it wasnt, she aggressively put it on the tray with my change. The other worker mustve felt bad for me and kindly handed me my change and receipt which was right next to her.Worst of all, I had asked multiple times to NOT add chicken, and when I got home, there was CHICKEN in the dish.If you go, try not to get yelled at.

Review №3

2023-08-22 08:39:01

Service is great. Had s good meal with a Heineken. Ordered food for 2 and took 2 plates of leftovers home. Orange chicken, beef Chowmein, and veggie fried rice were all amazing. They have comfortable seating. It is Handicap friendly. Children are welcomed. They have spinning tables for food and booths. Not busy for a Saturday at 4pm. Will definitely return. They have the Sriracha sauce. Yum!!

Review №4

2023-09-12 09:09:49

Tucked away at the outer edge of Chinatown is home to the best lobster noodles in LA, if not North America. The four-pound lobster was that fresh and delicious. Cooked live from the tank, the taste texture, and richness of the gravy were comparable to the best kitchens in Asia. The dated premises and outer town location likely understated the restaurant’s attraction, but great for foodies.

Review №5

2023-06-09 06:00:33

Overall: 4.5/5 (Postmates delivery)We were a bit skeptical about this place due to the reviews but theres a saying (at least in our family) that you can find really good Chinese food - specifically dim sum - at Chinese restaurants with low ratings. Well, this is one of those places.Half Peking Duck ($33): This was what we were craving but it ended up being the least favorite of the 3 items we ordered. There wasnt a lot of meat, mostly bone & fat. It was a bit too salty as well. The skin was crispy though. The bun was soft enough but 6 buns werent enough for the half order of duck.Roast Pork ($22): This was fantastic! The top was very crispy and crunchy while the meat wasnt too dry and full of flavor. It is an umami bomb so I would eat it with something else like rice or veggies.Pork & Shrimp Shui Mai ($13.50): This is ridiculously expensive for 4 pieces of Shui Mai but this was actually one of the best ones I had in my life! The Shui Mai was plump and bigger than the usual size. Theres a good amount of pork and shrimp inside. It was so juicy, full of flavors, and just phenomenal.

Review №6

2023-10-28 04:16:13

I started revisiting Hop Wu a few months ago but strictly for takeout. Today, I decided eat in. The prices for lunch have gone up but not drastically so. However, during the so-called pandemic, the owners started using plastic lids in lieu of actual plates and really cheap quality plastic ware.Today, soup was served in a Styrofoam cup and accompanied by a cheap quality plastic teaspoon. A huge improvement is that an actual plate was provided along with a stainless steel fork. No chop sticks were offered. The lunches also no longer include an egg roll though they include soup if you dine in.Unfortunately, this restaurants brand screams frugal not a reputation any business should strive for. This place needs to rethink how it wishes to be seen.Previous ReviewI returned and found they stopped using plastic take out boxes in which to serve entrees but they continue providing plastic forks and spoons with which to eat with. This is not an inexpensive restaurant so I dont know if their theme is 3rd world but they need to fix it. The waitresses are mostly helpful but the husband and wife owners can be moody.

Review №7

2022-11-14 22:46:39

The food looks better in picture. I saw so many good reviews about how delicious the food was but honestly it had no flavor. The sweet and sour pork did not taste sweet at all, only sour. The kung pao chicken was the only dish that had some salty flavor. They also seem to add a “service fee” of $4.51 but they are essentially just forcing a tip on you because nobody really comes around to ask you how everything is or if you’d like a refill or extra napkins. I had to wave at someone at the front desk just to pay.

Review №8

2023-03-19 02:01:13

The 1 thing I didnt care for was I had to ask someone to come take our order.Other than that it was a pleasant experience.We had Orange chicken, vegetables with garlic chicken & come pow chicken.

Review №9

2023-03-27 17:41:39

Food taste can be better, quantity is good. Price but on higher side. Takes a long time to order and get the food.

Review №10

2023-11-13 16:57:23

Ordered House Special Chow Mein which was fresh, hot and delicious. More than ample portions. Lunch specials weekdays. Great for large groups and families. Can get very noisy at times.

Review №11

2023-10-07 07:22:31

Maybe we just got food on a bad day because it was a little too salty for both plates (beef chowmein and orange peel chicken). Portion was a lot though and more than enough for 2 people. The Thai tea was a little too sweet. Atmosphere and decorations are cool though. Service wasnt above and beyond, but thats fine. It was chill.

Review №12

2022-08-20 20:02:57

Foods are yummy. Service is good. But All dishes are not come with any white rice. Extra charge $1.8 for one small bowl of steamed rice. About 8oz.

Review №13

2023-08-18 05:53:35

Best egg fried rice Ive ever eaten in my entire life

Review №14

2023-06-29 16:42:39

Orange chicken was surprisingly good & delicious. Quick getting the meal also. They don’t have alot of beer or alcohol selection. When I went to pay the waitress who hadn’t checked on us the entire time, came to the table and pointed at the receipt and demanded that I gave a tip, like write it down in front of her, etc. it was so awkward, usually the waitress will leave the bill for you to fill out then they collect it.

Review №15

2023-07-10 00:06:57

Great atmosphere and tasty food. Lady used translation issues as an excuse to keep my change for her tip. I would have tipped anyways, but probably not as much as my change out of 80 bucks just for my 13 year old daughter and myself.

Review №16

2023-06-17 21:20:36

My husband and I walked into the restaurant in hopes of experiencing a good eating experience in Chinatown. When we walked in, no one greeted us so we went to the counter to see about being seated. The man working the counter said just sit anywhere (no hello nor welcome). We sit down and he hands is two menus. We waited for 15 minutes to get service, not even water was provided nor did anyone come back to check on us for orders. Both him and two of his servers saw us waiting and did not check on us. There were two other guests that came inside, they were greeted and at least provided drinks. At that point, my husband and I walked out. The guy that gave us the menus didn’t even attempt to ask if we were okay on or tried to make things right. I suspect that they saw two people of color and thought that our money or need for service wasn’t important (since the other guests that came in after us were served and weren’t people of color). I would recommend skipping this restaurant completely, poor service and very disappointing.

Review №17

2023-08-19 10:33:43

The service was okay, it did take a while to get someones attention. You get a really good portion of food that is well worth your money. I would come here again the resturant looks very elegant. This is my first impressions, i ordered take out some chunky chow mein noodles along with Coconut flavored boba tea. Both were so delious i definietly recommend trying their boba tea.

Review №18

2021-12-30 16:01:53

By far the best item we have had is the Lobster with black bean sauce...and there wonton soup. We have been going there for over 20 years and the food never fails on satisfying our bellys

Review №19

2021-10-17 21:08:45

Always a great time and great food here. Everytine my family and I come we are full and satisfied. Even with my family of picky eaters and a vegan we are always happy

Review №20

2023-07-09 14:13:22

This place is so delicious. I cant believe Ive known about this place my whole life and never visited. They have the best Kung pao chicken Ive ever had! I love that they are open late in the evening...and even in the late hours of the night they are still producing delicious food, that is impressive! My husband and I will definitely be coming here again and again to try everything on the menu and their lunch specials!!

Review №21

2023-06-12 04:47:56

Large portions of low grade food in a tacky-tourist atmosphere. The pork and chicken did not taste fresh - more like 3-4 days old and not nice. The kind of old meat taste that makes me nervous. Beef Chow Fon was a large pile of noodles with sauce and beef sloshed over the pile and dripping off the sides of the plate. The beef was fresher (but not fresh) than the pork & chicken. Fried rice was greasier than average. Everything was over-salted! Service was loud and unjustifiably proud. If you are a discerning diner avoid this place.

Review №22

2023-09-10 05:14:45

Service gets 5 stars bc the restraunt was so good. Atmosphere was great, the waitress seemed less than thrilled to be taking the order of a white couple which understandably fair, it really only alluded to how good the food would be.Fan *ing tastick food, wow wow wow, def would come here again if i was local. Huge servings. The waitress literally put part of our order in a to go box un-prompted bc she knew wed be too full for it by the time it came out (she was right)10/10 best hole in the wall

Review №23

2022-06-12 19:44:10

When i was a teenager, i loved coming here to eat with my parents. Now that im older, i decided to give it another try and bring my wife to eat here. It was then i realized that this place had gone downhill real bad over time.They at times forget to bring you some items you order. If you place a phone order, they will charge you for exactly what you asked. However upon inspecting your order, it will always be clear that they “forgot” 2-3 items on your order. Another thing that has gone down is the quality and amount of food youre give.I ordered Mongolian Beef. Upon opening the plate, i began taking out just the meat and ended up with only 7 small pieces of beef. However the rest of the plate was filled with nothing but onions and all other ingredients used.

Review №24

2019-09-05 01:37:16

Authentic Chinese food! Does not taste Frozen or too greasy. Ive came many times with my family and their portions are generous so you will be full. Order the pecking duck its a must try!

Review №25

2018-01-20 08:58:32

This place definitely has good chinese food. I always order the same thinng crispy seafood chow mein, scallop crab fried rice, and orange chicken. In all the years ive ordered this nothing has gone wrong. One day i felt cheap and the chinese man behind the fast food area of this restaurant enticed me with 1 dollar plates from their fast food menu. Of course i said yes, my biggest mistake. I purchased veggies and pork for $1 each. The veggies smelled spoiled and the pork was very stale and hard. Im hindsight $1 for a full plate was too good to be true. My advice stay away from their fast food menu/already made area. Also the restroom needs a little attention and it smells like pee. Also i have to say i never dine in. I aways take mt food to go and order ahead over the phone. Over all their food is good, as long as you stay away from the prepared food/fast food area.

Review №26

2023-08-11 22:48:25

Place sucks canal water, bathroom In terrible condition, unsanitary state. I should have known better. Char shu was dried up, Bok toy wilted, pan fried flounder tasted terrible. Told them I’m not happy with food plus because I had to run to bathroom twice because what little I did eat went right through me.They looked at me like “ so what “???And I said I will give a bad review too because of your attitudeI was talking to the wall.

Review №27

2023-02-04 20:49:07

So after about 10 mins they finally came over and asked us for our order. The food was absolutely disgusting. The service sucked and they even charged us for stuff we never received. If you’re thinking of going here don’t. You would be better off eating out of a dumpster.

Review №28

2020-05-16 03:57:48

I like the food that I ordered to go. Dining area looks clean. Fast and easy to order. Serving size is ok but could be bigger. Price comparable with other nearby Chinese restaurants.

Review №29

2023-01-15 03:35:55

I’ve been coming to this restaurant for many years, now. Their Peking duck is great! They also serve authentic and delicious Chinese meals. It’s worth the price, to have a taste of such good food.

Review №30

2023-05-27 04:39:54

Bad food, bad service.Had the whole duck (but had very little meat..?) and the prawn crackers were expired (insanely chewy rather than crisp), fish (was frozen and too salty), seafood tofu was the only decent dish.Tried giving direct feedback and was dismissed with excuses and rude service.STAY AWAY.

Review №31

2023-11-12 18:36:37

Have to come here for a meal. People are really nice here. Good is really good n reasonably priced

Review №32

2023-07-06 00:25:20

The servers were somehow disconnected from the things that were happening in front of the entrance, they had a lot of phone orders, so it was a little difficult for me to get my to go order, but the food itself was very good, I am certain coming here to get my Chinese food from now on, the roasted duck and pork are unique and the rice its ok to

Review №33

2018-12-26 06:29:38

Went for lunch. Food was fair at best. Waited 25 minutes after seating before anyone came by. Had to ask for our drinks (incl water) four times before they were brought out. Never brought rice. Waited another 20 minutes for the check. Would not recommend.

Review №34

2018-09-09 22:41:15

I dont come to LA very often but when i do i have to stop and eat here. They have one of the best chew mein i have ever tasted!

Review №35

2020-10-06 16:40:08

It was the most disgusting Sole fish that I’ve ever had. I kept searching for the meat of the fish but only got greasy skin and bones...literally. The restaurant offered to fix the order the next time I order, however there will definitely not be a next time.

Review №36

2023-01-27 00:23:53

Overall food was very delicious and well priced. Just the service was a little absent at times.

Review №37

2023-09-09 19:55:58

You have to ask or raise your hand to get served. Beverages are served in foam cups and food was okay. Ladies yelled at me on my way out for tip when I already signed for payment and tip.

Review №38

2022-12-25 22:01:59

Good late night good, chow fun was overly salty though.

Review №39

2023-07-04 19:54:16

The peeking duck is fantastic.Relaxing day

Review №40

2023-09-17 02:26:07

This place is a jewel in Chinatown, the food is to die for. Try the fried rice, sizzling beef and fried pork dumplings... just for starters

Review №41

2021-08-08 19:33:14

They have some good food.. I just wish they had some temperature control on it. I got my food quick, but it was barely warm.

Review №42

2023-02-03 21:26:06

The first time I found this place, I was leaving Union Station after a late train ride and every concession in the place was closed for the night. I had to take a rideshare to get home anyway, so I thought I’d see what was open.I fired up my google maps and searched for restaurants nearby. Everything in Chinatown was closed, as far as I could see. Even in the streetlights the whole place is gorgeous and has an iconic look from every angle. Dead leaves were blowing through the streets and it was otherwise pretty quiet.I kept following the directions, and then I spotted a long row of red paper lamps. I followed the decor and found my way to a warm, brightly lit restaurant with ornate decor that’s all well taken care of. The whole restaurant is spotlessly clean and nothing about it made me uncomfortable.Eating here was the first time I tried duck soup and it was fantastic. I like that they are open late and in a safe neighborhood. Wide variety of menu options. But it’s not any more expensive than Norms or Dennys.

Review №43

2023-10-03 17:55:16

Worst customer service ever! The food was horrible. We didnt even eat one of the items except for ones bite. They couldnt care less, still charged us for it

Review №44

2018-05-08 22:52:35

There are a lot of places to eat in Chinatown but one of my favorite places that has been consistently good for so many years is Hop Woo. The lobster meal is the best deal out there but my go-to is the house special combo platter.If youre fortunate enough to see the renowned Chef Lupe there, be sure to say hi and ask him how he got his name.

Review №45

2019-06-26 03:16:58

Horrible experience! My daughter found a roach in her chow mien. I did not want her to find out and hate Chinese food forever so I didnt make a scene. The server offered to take it off the bill, I would not paid for the rest of the food but again I did not want to traumatize my little daughter. My husband has a pest control licence so seeing a baby roach in the food is indicative of something I would really not like to think about since I ate some of that chow mien!!!!

Review №46

2019-05-19 08:24:56

Good spot in Chinatown. Lots of variety! Good prices and the food was tasty and came in large portions.

Review №47

2023-07-26 06:53:28

The lady’s here are very nice. I usually order the Orange Chicken or Sweet and sour chicken, it’s pretty good.

Review №48

2023-05-27 04:43:14

The food was terrible, and the staff were very rude! They dont listen to opinions and very unprofessional. I dont recommend this restaurant if you are trying to get a good experience.

Review №49

2022-06-15 07:30:23

Go for the bbq . Loved the duck . Open late usually. Cash and card accepted. Service is superb. 5 stars easy .

Review №50

2023-05-02 14:28:35

Super bad customer service. Food is good though.. we waited like 40 mins waiting to take our orders, waiving many times to get their attention. Server was shouting at us when we asked for spoons. Then forced is to tip even their service is bad.

Review №51

2022-11-11 19:12:27

It was rather quiet there but the service and food were very good. Have not been to this location in quite a long time and glad to see that they are keeping up the quality of service and food. Definitely would go back if in the area. The friend who asked to go to a Chinese restaurant was very pleased as well.

Review №52

2019-08-17 23:31:27

Best Chinese BBQ in town. The chef even came out to check if you liked the meat. Very friendly.

Review №53

2021-09-11 08:30:51

Food was delicious and they have a good service!

Review №54

2022-12-25 22:56:18

Cant believe this place me and my family went here to eat after going to church. We ordered our food but then waited 1 hour and 30 minutes just for our food. The food was cold. I ordered a curry chicken and after we waited we cancelled it. We were a table of 5 and they served tables of 2-3 first and served the ones who came in first that had 2. Do not recommend.

Review №55

2022-09-29 22:05:31

This is the quintessential version of what you picture as Chinese takeout that you get here in so many china towns around the country in the US. It’s definitely not the Cantonese style authenticity, or street food/ dim sum dishes that have carved out their own culinary identities. Fresh, crisp veggies that aren’t over cooked with proteins that are generously portioned so you feel like you get an adequate offering for the price. This is my favorite take out spot, it manages to feel like comfort food without being too heavy if you balance out fresher/steamed fare with anything wok/otherwise fried. Never had the essence of stale fry oil or rancidity that has plagued a handful of unremarkable takeout spots I’ve endeavored across randomly in cities large and small. I must say the sauces and oil content greatly contribute to flavoring without imparting too much richness, and it actually makes for a perfect leftovers reheat since you’re like to have enough moisture to keep things hydrated while crisping or heating. Enjoy leftovers in the air fryer or with a quick steam just about as much as fresh fare.

Review №56

2023-06-24 22:21:49

Nice. My Kung Pao was a bit salty and the curry needed to be a bit curryer flavor wise meaning it needed more seasoning.

Review №57

2023-02-22 00:10:13

There was only 4 other tables, all under 5 people at each table. Not busy at all, this should of been our que to leave.We ordered 5 dishes & the server wrote them down.1st one was barely warm2nd one, hot soup3rd one, cold soup4th dish we had to ask for, she forgot about - arrived within minutes & was terrible5th item we told her not to bring - again forgot.Not once, were we asked how our meal was as the server was to busy calling people from the streets into the place.We DO NOT RECOMMEND this place!

Review №58

2023-04-01 21:05:55

My experience there was horrible!!! If I can give negative stars I would. The food was mediocre and the service was so horrible. We waited forever to get served. Then when we paid the waitress had the audacity to ask for a tip. Never have I ever been to a restaurant that the waitress demanded tip for extremely poor and horrible service!!!! I wouldn’t recommend this place to anybody not even my worst enemy!

Review №59

2023-02-23 06:23:25

The food is very scrumptious. the shrimp Har Gow and the pork and shrimp Shui Mai dim sum is very yummy. One of my top fave to go to.

Review №60

2023-03-13 02:35:40

Great authentic Chinese food! Orange chicken and wonton soup were our favorites. Be careful how much you order. The portions are very large. Family style.

Review №61

2023-11-04 06:17:13

They forgot my water but didn’t forget my friends boba 😠

Review №62

2023-09-03 17:33:06

The family meal was so good and very filling for a good price..

Review №63

2022-12-29 03:48:42

The food was okay. The service was absolutely terrible. Noone came to our table after we were sat. It took them easily 30min to get to us. Drinks came out after food (water included) food took over an hour to come out. When we were ready to leave it took them another 35min to bring the boxes and check. I will not be going back to this place.

Review №64

2018-06-18 06:13:04

Walked in didnt get any help no drinks no water for like 20 minutes. Then when the waitress came to help us she asked if 38.99 was ok for crab we said yes and again asked us are you sure 38.99 was ok???? Who does that never going here again ever

Review №65

2021-08-17 21:31:10

Im not recommend people come to this restaurant they served you old food such as shrimp Har gow,shrimp mai and dumpling not fresh nor fresh

Review №66

2022-12-25 22:53:52

Really bad service. We walk in took 15 minutes for someone to take our order. then we place our order, they dont even bring all the food they bring one dish and then they take 20 minutes for another. Over all they took a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes to bring all of our food. They forgot one dish. Not worth coming here if you dont want to waste your time. LOOK FOR SOME OTHER PLACE TO EAT!!!

Review №67

2022-08-07 05:09:53

I have never in my life experienced such disrespect. I went to this restaurant for dinner with a friend and we were sitting there for about 40 minutes and no one came to take our order. The waiters would pass by and look at us and they wouldn’t come. A family got there much later than us and sat next to us and yet their order was taken almost immediately and their food arrived in minutes. When the waiter was attending to them we shared eye contact every time and whenever I was about to speak to call him over he would walk away. That is just plain disrespect no other way of putting it. I understand that they have a lot of work but if you can’t handle it then maybe don’t do takeout and dine in at the same time. We were left with no choice but to get up and leave. There goes an hour of my life I will never get back.

Review №68

2023-01-24 02:29:54

Not great, especially when one of the egg rolls tasted as if the stuffing had some spoiled ingredient.The service wasnt bad at the time my guessed and I went around 11:40 p.m. or so.

Review №69

2023-08-18 04:50:27

The employees were rude they gave me attitude i had a bad experience at this restaurant 👎

Review №70

2023-11-06 16:58:45

This place good duck, the shrimp with vermicelli it is delicious

Review №71

2022-08-27 15:41:52

Good food quality and nice people.

Review №72

2023-02-20 23:48:22

Don’t go there if you don’t wanna wait for your order so long and if you don’t want to get your order wrong after you wait that long. Also, they forgot one of the order. And without any shame, they ask for tips after paid.

Review №73

2021-11-14 00:41:54

Before I begin Id like to state that this restaurant was approximately 20% capacity and appeared to be very adequately staffed.My Chow Mein (simple order) arrived to our table at a very reasonable time. My guests dumplings (simple order) and steamed bun (simple order) was a no show. Not to be rude and eat while my guest watched, I waited. And waited. And waited. After 10 minutes we asked our server about the rest of the meal. She stated that it was coming and advised me to eat my meal as it was getting cold. I told her it was already cold, and its rude to start eating when others are waiting for their food. She seemed indignant. The dumplings arrived a few minutes later. We didnt see the steamed bun until we asked for the check. They brought it to us in a to go box!

Review №74

2023-09-17 18:42:39

Large vegan friendly menu options on their website.Good for take out. Phoned in my order and picked up. Food is consistent and tasty.

Review №75

2022-08-02 08:32:46

Every time we come here we feel welcome and very well serve. Food 🍱 is great! Love the taste and have plenty choices to choose from!! Great prices for my wallet definitely will continue to come!

Review №76

2023-07-13 19:51:01

I dont mind Tipping, but when its already added and they tell you they added, thats a NO-NO!now your being greedy.

Review №77

2023-10-03 17:03:32

Friday night after a concert at Peacock Theatre was a good day.

Review №78

2022-11-05 14:42:06

The waiter was super nice and friendly. He greeted us the second our shoes touched the floor. The interior has a vintage 70s look to it which can make you feel like you’re in old time China Town. They have a very extensive menu including congee, roasted duck, different types of dumplings, as well as various meat, seafood, rice, and noodle dishes.We ordered the bbq combo, wonton noodle soup, and soup dumplings. The meat in the bbq combo had good flavor but the meat itself was a bit tough. The wonton noodle soup didn’t amaze me but it was good enough. The best thing at the table was their chili sauce, which they also sell in mason jars so you can eat it throughout the week.If you’re looking for good-enough flavor and a heaping portion of rice in a nifty old school environment, then Hop Woo will not fail.

Review №79

2021-12-29 05:16:35

Panda express is a 5 star gourmet meal compared to this place. We waited for 20 minutes before this woman yelled at us while taking our order. The portions are large and flavorless. Had we dined and dashed it would have cost us too much money. We had to get up to leave after waiting another 20 minutes so we could pay for this muck. We were unwilling to give the leftovers to a starving homeless person they were so bad.

Review №80

2023-02-05 17:53:28

The cuisine is absolutely delicious. Ive never eaten from this place before, and I was quite impressed. I like the pork and shrimp Shui Mai dim sum and the shrimp Har Gow.

Review №81

2017-03-17 22:44:26

This a good traditional Chinese food, the plats are delicious and there are different soups and the special is lobster.

Review №82

2022-08-07 22:13:16

We waited a long while before anyone came and asked us what we wanted to drink. Their food is very good and I love that they stay open very late. However, gor the price we ate paying I wouldnt expect to eat on paper plates.

Review №83

2022-03-15 09:21:37

Delicious food but waiters are not nice at all. I understand they are busy with take out orders but its their responsibility to have enough workers. Lady taking my order seemed in a hurry and did not take the time to explain very nicely.

Review №84

2021-03-06 19:45:44

Well I really wish I could say I enjoyed this place but unfortunately my experience wasn’t the best. Aside from the cashier being rude when I was picking up my order, the Orange Peel Chicken was disappointing. For $17 you only get the chicken, no rice comes along with it. The sauce was tasty and the breading was semi-crispy, but the chicken was chewy and stringy. After some research I’ve found that for some this is desirable, but man does it feel like just eating chewy/stringy fat.The veggie fried rice was nice and came in a large portion so that’s good. But I don’t believe I’ll be returning to this joint based on this experience. :(

Review №85

2021-03-17 08:53:22

Delicious Food with menu covering everything from Dim Sum to Surf &Turf. Super friendly waitress who had our food ready in no time. They just opened so all the prices are really low too. Pork Shu-Mai (forgive my spelling) was delicious. Definitely will be going back. Almost forgot theyre open super late, went in around 11:00 PM and was seated with no problems.

Review №86

2023-06-27 04:35:39

Very good food

Review №87

2022-06-21 07:08:58

Another mediocre Chinese restaurant. Expensive, but not special.Peking duck was too sweet & meat had a bad after taste. Most of the other foods were ok. Every single items were ok & we had lot better in other places and lot cheaper as well.It’s a nice dining place, colorful foods, but lacked real taste of China & definitely on the pricer side. Parking is a challenge in that area, even at night

Review №88

2022-10-22 21:48:21

The food is very good dining in. Also, good value but I dont recommend delivery as orders are sometimes wrong or it would seem that order was opened and when you call the restaurant they wont replace anything.

Review №89

2021-08-01 09:18:17

We went late night and was glad to find a restaurant open for dine in after 10pm. No crowds so the service was very fast. We were served on a combination of Styrofoam plates and containers and plastic ware which is due to COVID I guess. I understand the use of disposables, but it would be a nicer touch if they invested in a better quality and nicer coordinated set. It didnt flow well with the decor and ambiance of the restaurant. The food was great!

Review №90

2021-12-31 22:36:57

I love this place!! I come here after school often, be it with my friends or just by myself, and the staff are always so nice. Their lunch special is awesome, and even without it the food is very reasonably priced, and the portions are generous- and the food is always delicious!

Review №91

2023-02-28 16:21:17

The server picked our meals, a little different but the experience was good. Kind staff and good beer.

Review №92

2022-09-26 03:11:55

Stopped off late one night and had an ok meal the fried rice was good and the service was ok felt like I was a little rushed to eat and leave but was good none the less. Was clean and had very good decor but a little dated.

Review №93

2021-03-28 17:00:43

One of the Best Chinese food Joints in Chinatown. No matter what time of day it is the kitchen is slaying Nourishment on all levels.Weather your Vegan, Vegetarian or a Carnivore they have something for you at Hop Woo.Their open late night til 3am. Ive never had bad food from this place.They even sale Lobster 🦞 so if you want a cute date night...they have everything you need.Support Local. Support Small. Support Community.Best Local spot. Delicious food. Great prices.Authentic. Sensational food.

Review №94

2023-06-10 01:09:02

Great food very tasty, I recommendAffordable prices

Review №95

2022-12-25 23:36:07

Poor service, got our food after a hour and 15 minutes. When the food did come, its cold, missing a couple dishes we ordered etc.. dont recommend.

Review №96

2023-01-17 15:00:00

Great food, the taste 😋 awesome, I would recommend the restaurant cause the food is so good and nice service in price is great.

Review №97

2022-01-19 21:36:07

The lack of responsiveness bordered on rude. The appetizer ( steamed dumplings) was tasty but my chicken and vegetable dish was really vegetables minus chicken. My 1 star rating is based primarily on substandard service. And it wasnt as if the restaurant was busy. There were hardly any customers. With all the choices in Chinatown, I will never set foot in this one again.

Review №98

2023-06-16 02:27:15

Foods pretty meh. Roast duck portion size with small, salty, and smelly

Review №99

2021-06-27 04:33:13

Good food served like carry out due to the pandemic. I ordered lobster with black bean sauce which was tasty but didnt compare to NYC. My Moms Peking duck was pretty good..but had buns rather than the flat wraps Im used to.

Review №100

2021-03-22 00:02:32

The only reason it gets two stars is because the food was pretty good. The service was super slow and the food seemed overpriced in my opinion. I honestly wouldnt go again. The food had a bunch of fillers, like the ice cream I got was mostly small ice cubes and 3 large scoops of ice cream with jello when it was supposed to have fruit. The steak I got was mostly onions and asparagus. Other than the horrendous service and overpriced food it was tasty food nonetheless.

Review №101

2021-03-08 15:15:10

The fried rice was delicious. Service was great.The owner Lady had me laughing up about my age(Mar 6), once I told her 50 she said 28. Made my night... All the way from Denver CO!

Review №102

2023-03-19 01:57:55

They vegi freindly entrees are really good. I recommend the salt and pepper tofu with their saucy eggplant dish.

Review №103

2018-12-31 05:23:07

Ive been coming here for about 20 years and the food has been great every single time Ive been there. Everything is always fresh, served hot, and has great flavor too. The service is always pleasant. The prices are very reasonable compared to other places around. I love the spicy pork chops, spicy squid and their kung pao chicken. My family always orders the duck and they love it. I dont have the guts to try that. Basically, you have to give this place a try.

Review №104

2021-04-11 17:58:47

As much as I like my favorite chef Lupe Liang, this time his chow main was awful! The noodles were super dry and they were super hard as if they were still raw. The crispy sizzling seafood soup that we loved was good, but the rice seem different than we remember. Seafood tasted fresh which it is a good thing. I know they can improve.

Review №105

2021-12-17 03:48:04

Get the Peking duck....period...lol everything is good here though. Service alright they asked us to pay for the check before we were even done but I think she was trying to close out her shift, hopefully...open late. Serves beer..has the obligatory lobster tanks in the back. Highly recommended!!!!

Review №106

2019-07-22 02:45:17

Stopped in after a local club event, my party got the beef stew with turnip, some steamed dumplings, and the house special chow fun. The service was prompt and friendly despite the late hour, and the boba milk tea was absolutely the perfect sweetness. The beef stew was served in an extremely hot metal bowl, so be careful. Might want to get an appetizer or something to wait for it to cool enough to eat. It was delicious, though turnip was slightly lacking in flavor unfortunately. The dumplings were juicy and tasty. The chow fun was very good though the gravy/sauce/whatsit wasnt to my taste (which is fine, it wasnt for me anyway, and the person who it was for enjoyed it).

Review №107

2018-04-21 06:01:59

If you are a fan of Chinese food, visit this place.si eres fanático de la comida china visita este lugar.

Review №108

2022-10-14 18:21:46

Tragedy. Food very bad, pasta badly cooked and raw chicken. The service didnt know what we ordered and was rude. Avoid this restaurant.

Review №109

2017-07-05 20:53:44

Chinatown may have lots of restaurants to choose from. Hop Woo ended up being one of the most pleasant and beautiful restaurants Ive eaten at.You can tell the food is delicious by the constant stream of people coming to enjoy a meal here. We were seated promptly, we were given time to look through the menu.Our order was taken and we only waited less than fifteen minutes for our good to be delivered to our table.If you order a drink you have to get your waiters attention as the wait staff are constantly moving about serving other customers.The prices are fair to moderate but the portions are shared between you and your table companions.Overall this was a very positive experience.

Review №110

2021-03-28 21:21:49

This place use to be so good! But Save your money, its not worth it. Not only is it over priced The service is horrible, you order 4 items and they all come in different times. You can order orange chicken and within 15-20 min you get the one of the other items and so on. On top of that! The food is cold, Cold. Once the order is given they stop checking up on you. This restaurant is awful.

Review №111

2021-04-24 19:18:36

Okay. Let me start.... The food is awesome. But dont be surprised if they forget your drinks and or item you ordered. But the food is so good I keep going back, I just bring some patience and a few good friends.

Review №112

2018-08-09 03:39:56

The food was really good and reasonably-priced! Can definitely recommend this restaurant to others. I will admit it felt as though the tables are better suited to larger parties, but my little party of two had no trouble squeezing in and enjoying ourselves :) The decor leaves a bit to be desired, but thats part of the charm; and youre there for the food anyway! Theyve got a massive menu so theres bound to be something for everyone on it.

Review №113

2015-03-24 07:31:27

The food is incredibly salty but overall edible. A bit pricy but its portions are fair. If you are coming to this restaurant for some good laughs, I highly recommend it. The waiters/waitresses are complete jokes. They are straightforward and have no idea what they are doing. The few managers or what not, roam around inspecting tables like private detectives searching for a criminal, which makes eating very uncomfortable. Not to mention how dirty the environment is. They use the same dirty towels they wipe tables and chairs with to wipe the salt/sauce shakers. The constant loud talking within the workers makes it a headache to even sit at a table for a few minutes.

Review №114

2022-08-12 10:35:05

Beef stew over rice Order was for takeout and there was no stew with meat all Fat And the smell Was definitely off Old Stew Soup gross 🤮 out of all the items I chose i had to get that smh and I was tired and hungry when I got home ughhh Ridiculous!

Review №115

2020-03-29 23:59:14

Ordered delivery from this restaurant on two occasions and I must say the food is delicious. Two small qualms, the stir fry lobster does not come with the lobster tail, which is the best part of the lobster. It comes surf the fin, but no meat (placed 3 lobster orders - all the same). Also, the chicken never comes crispy. Aside from this, the food is delicious and flavorful.

Review №116

2019-01-07 21:12:42

Went here with my granddaughter the food was great place was packed that is why we went in. Got seated right away. They have a big menu so it took awhile to read but they have a wonderful selection. Everything we ordered was hot and great tasting. Will go back again.

Review №117

2023-03-27 01:20:29

Great food. Service was average. Restaurant is very well decorated.

Review №118

2016-01-13 02:51:31

The food is incredibly mediocre and is highly overpriced for what is given. Table wear is grubby for example my fork was marked with left over stain. The tea pot left with dirt? And the worst of it all the service is so horrid, the waiter and waitress paid no attention to my party and I. Not giving a rats ass about our needs. And at the end our bill was smacked with a tip bill?! They so proudly took a $6.50 tip and when we didnt leave more than what was put on the bill they got offended and angered. Never again will I return.P.S. I highly recommend people to avoid this place and seek a Chinese restaurant of higher quality which there are plenty of in the city.

Review №119

2017-10-15 05:35:32

If you want to go to a place where servers ignore you, or look your way when youre flagging them down and pretend youre invisible; or ask a minimum of 3 times for water, THIS is the place. The food is not even worth it for the kind of horrible service they provide.We flagged down one person who looked at us then walked away. Another server we flagged down who told another server something in another language. The third person we flagged down asked, youre ready to order? Then, walked away to take the orders of three tables who were seated before us and have waited even longer than us.Its funny, though. Once we placed our credit card on the bill to pay there was NO ignoring or waiting on that. The first server who blatantly ignored us made a beeline for that.The lady seated behind me told her husband not give a tip since they had to ask for water too many times and never brought the steamed rice they asked for multiple times.We are definitely NOT going back.

Review №120

2018-01-30 18:42:04

Love this place, food is always good, but service seems to have faded. Not attentive to empty water glasses, dishes that need to be cleared, or that one or more of us were trying to wave them down to just get them to come over. I observed other tables having the same issue and to what I was seeing, it wasnt a lack of servers. Not sure if it was just the staff on duty that day or what. I will give it another chance, but if the service continues to disappoint, I will go elsewhere.

Review №121

2017-11-22 04:48:51

The food is ok. They have some tasty and inexpensive options that I usually get, but the service... isnt the best. Sometimes I feel like they dont even want me there.Update: Yeah, they DGAF. Ive been coming here for years, always when Im low on nearby Chinese options. Its almost always the same, often make errors, things are sometimes dirty, make me feel not the most welcome, lukewarm soup, etc.

Review №122

2022-01-12 06:53:10

Delicious Chinese food in the middle of Chinatown, open till late, do check the hours before going. Have lunch and late night specials. Didnt have their lobster dish but we will be back. Parking lot is clean and free.

Review №123

2022-12-20 08:16:23

Good service! Got what I wanted. Besides dining in, I usually order to take out whatever is available in the display window such as roasted duck, soy sauce chicken, & barbecue pork (cha siu) etc. 😛.

Review №124

2021-03-28 20:40:31

Awful!! This place was good before and I have given it about 4 chances after and still disappointing. First off they do not bring the food all together. They bring one plate at a time with about 15 to 20 minutes apart! & to top it off the food is served cold we had to send it back 3 times

Review №125

2022-09-18 22:27:18

Most important thing in this restaurant is very delicious food. It doesn’t look fancy or something but everything tasty.

Review №126

2018-11-01 01:03:22

I have eaten at Hop Woo a few times over the years, and should have known better than to think that along with an interior remodel, would be an improvement in their food. The only thing they raised since the remodel is their prices, lol! This restaurant was (thats past tense folks) a bargain for people looking for inexpensive Chinese food similar to what youd get from say, Panda. The deli counter has long since jacked up their pricing, and the regular menu has been redone to include the new prices as well. Overall, the food can be somewhat passable if you arrive around 11ish in the morning when the food has just been prepared. However, by the late afternoon/ early evening..the food is old and often cold when it is served. Seriously, my prettier half who is Chinese was less than impressed..she had them microwave a cold plate, and simply gave them back an item that was essentially inedible. Service varies, some of the staff are friendly and outgoing..others are not so much.

Review №127

2022-11-17 01:16:40

Its cool theyre open late... Thats one good thing I can say... I dont know where to begin for the rest... dont order any seafood...

Review №128

2022-11-06 00:20:22

Discovered this fine dining while traveling by,next to the other restaurants usually open at that time. Great tasting food.

Review №129

2015-10-18 05:05:33

Horrible Service! First time in China Town, I was so excited to try it. We were seated then we sat in our table with 3 menus (12 people in the party) without even being asked for our drink orders for over 15 minutes. Two other partys next to us were sat after us and given drinks within 5 minutes of sitting. Needless to say we got up and walked out. Found a restaurant down the street, Yang Chow, which gave great service!

Review №130

2022-11-08 04:27:50

The food here never disappoints, it always tastes good. I love that they are open late.

Review №131

2015-02-06 02:08:59

Hop Woo has the dilapidated Chinese restaurant look. The carpet and the decorations look like they havent been changed since the restaurant first opened.My cousins and I came here for Christmas dinner because one of my cousins thought it would be funny. I still dont see how its funny to eat Chinese food on Christmas, but I wasnt complaining. We had a party of 7 and we wanted about 15 minutes before we were seated.We ordered so much food for dinner, probably because we were feeling the Christmas spirit. We had half a Peking Duck, Seafood Sizzling Rice Soup, Pan Fried Shrimp w/ Walnut in Special Sauce, Whole Tilapia w/ Spicy Black Bean Sauce, Orange Peel Chicken, and a couple other dishes that I dont remember. However, I do remember that the menu was really overwhelming to look at and I just let my cousins decide what to order.The wait staff was very prompt and helpful when we wanted to order additional items or wanted certain sauces. My favorite dish was the Pan Fried Shrimp w/ Walnut in Special Sauce. Everything else was okay.

Review №132

2018-05-30 04:04:41

One of my favorite late night spots for good Chinese food. Place can get packed sometimes but good food nonetheless. Theyve stopped serving free tea. Ask for beef crispy noodles, Mongolian beef and for something simple, you might like the steamed chicken with ginger.

Review №133

2018-05-25 02:31:59

Great if youre looking for Chinese style lobster. Its outstanding, but dont expect water refills and timely waiter visits. Ask in advance for napkins or whatever else you need. This place stands alone winning China towns award best food. This place offers parking validation.

Review №134

2021-09-28 07:44:51

Hop Woo bbq is pretty good. If you like steamed fish, they have it bbq pork with crispy skin they have it just look to your left when you first walk in. These guys take cards unlike Sam Woo bbq in the valley which is actually a better place but cash only can be such a hassle.The service in this place has gone down the toilet since I last visited and reviewed the restaurant, communicating was a BIG problem since the wait staff barely spoke english you name it whatever question I had was met with blank facial expressions, asked for sweet n low and he said yes inside the vegetable ordered soup never got it, I wanted a steamed fish and again communication was a major issue MAYBE theres been a change in ownership because this place wasnt like this before. At the very end of our meal we FINALLY got probably the only english speaking waiter in the place.For only the 3rd time in my life I did NOT tip.

Review №135

2018-02-20 18:08:32

Loved the place, fast services and great food. I had never been there, and decided to go to the restaurant that had the most people, it was very diverse, figured there must be something good to eat there. It turned out to be a great experience, and I went late at night during Chinese New Years. I will definitely be taking my family and friends to these place. Plus the menu is multilingual (Chinese, English, and Spanish)

Review №136

2017-06-04 18:05:35

When you first came in it looked okay.You are seated, brought tea, looked over the menu, ordered your food, and wait for the food to arrive makes you notice things you didnt before like the teapot has several chips on its spout, their clientele, the dinnerware is chipped like the teapot.The food arrives and we wait for the waiter to bring us rice bowls. They dont so we ask, it was brought after the second time of asking for it. There wouldnt have been a need to ask if more than a fork was provided. Its rather difficult to manage rice without a spoon or a knife to assist. The next table over from us were the employees eating. They all had spoons with their bowl of food. They should just include it when setting the table.The food wasnt great, the portions seemed small for the price.After the meal, used the facilities as its difficult to find a toilet in Chinatown. Why was I shocked that the toilet needed a major cleaning?I wonder how the kitchen looked. With all the things Id seen I am curious to find out how they passed inspection from the health department?

Review №137

2019-12-28 16:54:27

The food was okay at best where the rice was extremely disappointing. Service was extremely bad, it took them about 15 minutes to come to us and that was after signaling them at least 3 times. Got our order wrong 2 times and it took them an hour to bring everything to us... the annoying part is that all the dishes we ordered were meant to be eaten with rice and it took them an hour to bring us plain rice. I would not go there again.

Review №138

2023-03-12 01:53:13

Very nice place, the food exquisite, service the best, and prices 100% recommended 👌...

Review №139

2017-11-18 08:24:46

Great food, but the guy that works there, I know hes just doing his job, but not exactly warm and welcoming as the ladies. Theres some homeless people that walk in there, so I can see why the harshness. I regularly go there, and will keep going, because the food is so super good, and good prices!

Review №140

2019-01-14 02:44:59

I decided to come here after work one Sunday. The menu features.Many tast dishes like Roast Duck & Various other tasty dishes but seriously; I felt like I was waiting too long for my waiter but oh well; This is a fine place to visit in the heart of Chinatown. I do love thedecor & ambience & I will continue to come here so Hop Woo; nothings perfect so you will always have my business

Review №141

2021-09-07 00:22:59

Thats the worst Chinese restaurant I have been.Bad service, cold food and expensive.We ordered a comboThe soups didnt comeThe drinks extremely hotAnd meats, rice and veggies cold.I requested to the waiter to heat the foodHe said notAnd the waitress saidOhh ok it is 36 dollars.El peor lugar de comida chinaMal servicioComida fríaBebidas calientesY la atención pésimaNunca lo recomendaría.

Review №142

2023-07-14 12:32:33

One of our son favorite restaurant inLA.

Review №143

2019-12-16 07:21:59

I had the dim sum and was very unimpressed. When compared to other Dim Sum options on the same street within 2 blocks, the quantity was small for the higher than average price. As for the dim sum and fried rice that I had; much better options exist on the same street. (My reccomendation: Lucky Deli [Take it to go])

Review №144

2017-06-22 15:10:40

The experience was surreal.It was a blessing to find a place that was open past 11:30, although the experience was very unwelcoming. My buddies and I got a scornful look from the waiters as we walked in, but it didnt matter; we were hungry. This hunger made us oblivious to the fact that the plates and silverware that we got were covered in smudges, and that the restaurant was... eerie (maybe just after midnight though). When the young man came to take our drink orders, we asked for four waters, and they came out with two waters and a sprite. Im not sure if they misinterpreted what we said, or if they were trying to charge extra to the bill. We ordered five dishes, but the last one never got to the table. This was actually good luck, because there were already four massive heaps of food on the table. The one dish that was surprisingly good was the beef chow fun ($7.25 for a huge plate), but the rest were bland. When we asked for the bill, the waiter didnt look us in the eye and grunted at us. The bill did not have any mistakes, accounting for the missing food and the sprite we had to send back. We counted our money while the waiter stood over our table watching us (???) and before we were done, the waiter angrily reminded us to give her $48 when only $40 was down at the moment. Ill just say that were glad to leave safely.Pros: Portion sizes, speed, open lateCons: Weird service, taste, cleanliness

Review №145

2022-07-06 15:29:52

The food was subpar and flavorless, the service was really bullying. Was disappointed that we chose here as our restaurant experience in China town. Don’t order the chicken feet, they barely had any meat…

Review №146

2020-07-05 17:15:36

Nasty, just downright nasty. Ordered through postmates. Spicy salty fried tofu- that was ok, but they should not be allowed to sell food if they mess that up. The Singapore noodles were atrocious. A nasty vaguely curry tasting tub of flavorless thinned out corn starch slurry was provided as a sauce over a bed of dried out nasty noodles. That’s not Singapore noodles, Not even close. Judging by the reviews, all the other dishes are about the same.

Review №147

2010-07-28 03:59:13

We are here on vacation from New York. We drove intoChina town hoping the food would be as good as ours... Wefound this place opened late. We were so happy with the Skinny Noodle soup with pork and wontons. So delicious!! The staff was helpful and friendly.

Review №148

2021-04-12 06:58:15

Lisa was very accommodating when we ordered it food. She made sure we were very comfortable! Would definitely come back! Crispy spicey tofu and eggplant

Review №149

2020-12-12 08:49:51

My kids and I loves going to Hop Woo. We order steam tilapia, whole fried chicken, salt and pepper shrimp, chicken corn soup and its always delicious. Whenever you want to eat Chinese food late come to this place they are open till 1am. I give this place 2 thumbs up.

Review №150

2023-10-27 05:09:20

Food is always great!

Review №151

2022-07-27 18:01:30

Food is great! I always stop by if Im around. Normally get wonton soup and chow mein with soft noodles.

Review №152

2018-09-03 02:21:27

Ok this is very average Chinese food. But with that, comes the typical Chinese food price. You get lots and lots of food that can be shared amongst several people with each dish, and by the end of it, you will have eaten well for $10. You really cant beat typical Chinese food pricing. As for food quality, I would say its on par with most of your average Chinese restaurants that are around. Good selection though, and you can get crazy with some of the more interesting items available.

Review №153

2019-01-26 20:53:40

Customer service is terrible! Didnt realize the Rating is B until we order. All other restaurants around has A ratings. There is a reason for that! Do not recommend! Food was very cold when we mentioned they just microwaved and served. This doesnt deserve even 1 star!

Review №154

2020-08-24 19:12:02

This was my go to for BBQ pork fried rice until I was served old pork tasted like it was going bad and when I let the Empress know she offered me two sodas... peace out ✌! Took me and my money to Jade Wok... highly recommend it... Sue the owner is the best

Review №155

2017-12-13 17:00:22

The food is pretty good. Late at night after a play the food is not so fresh but at 7:00pm ish its a lot better. The parking is good. They ask you to leave a deposit and give it back if you validate.

Review №156

2017-07-28 01:10:09

We never even got to order. I dont know why certain places like this seem like they dont llwant your money.It started great. They seated us gave us the menu some fried noodles and hot tea. The we waited 10 minutes and noone came by to take our order. We raised or hands, called them over and aaid we were ready. A lady said okay, then went tomthe back. We waited another 5 minutes then walked out.I mean they already have a B health rating you this they woukd try to make up for it with some decent service.

Review №157

2019-02-23 05:02:15

I enjoy stopping by here when I am in Los Angeles. It is open late, it has a large selection of food, and the prices are reasonable. I am sad they no longer have the line green seats, but the new decor looks great.

Review №158

2017-07-30 23:45:17

Reay good food. I strongly recommend the chicken curry and the honey walnut shirmp 🍤. Service is poor. I mean, you will be served but youll probably have o flag someone -- anyone who makes eye contact with you -- in order to get something; more napkins, additional silverware, water. And speaking of water, its best to bring your own and just for ice and the cup. They will serve you tap water and it will taste just like it. But the good is almost good enough to forget about being ignored.

Review №159

2021-11-19 22:07:26

The service and food here wasnt all that great. Food was lukewarm, and our pork shumai came out raw. We had to send it back. A lot of our dishes also came out in a to-go box, and we were to eat with paper plates and plastic utensils... even though we were dining in.

Review №160

2019-03-31 20:58:24

Second time there. Seems like they take preference over the customers. Waited longer than the rest of the custumers and instead of good drinking water they gave us sink water. You can taste the flouride in it.

Review №161

2015-02-20 06:38:01

Not only did the beef taste terrible, but it gave me food poisoning. Got sick for two days. Waiters arent particularly nice and didnt smile once but I dont even care, maybe its their style.

Review №162

2023-04-12 02:00:22

Great Chinese restaurant near downtown Los Angeles. Food is great and reasonable price.

Review №163

2021-10-26 02:02:40

Been coming here for over 25 years I dont understand why theyre still not using plates. Dont like the styrofoam food was good. Customer service was very slow I was one of maybe three tables.

Review №164

2019-02-24 07:01:02

Food was great as always yet the service was really bad! Wasnt even busy yet they ignored our requests and had to ask several times for simple things as water -disappointing!

Review №165

2017-06-21 21:25:28

A man nearly died here and all the staff didnt do anything, no one called the cops or provided assistance as far as address etc. I had to google the address and call the police myself while attending to the patient alongside a Nurse. This aside, staff were rude, no one came to check on us or refill our waters. Food was decent slightly on the bland side.

Review №166

2018-08-22 01:52:37

Ordered the lunch special Rock Cod Filet with spicy garlic sauce .....was served battered fried fish pieces atop a lettuce leaf with some minced garlic, shallots and misc.NO SAUCE... the waiter said thats the way they serve it..... brought me a dish of sweet/sour dipping sauce.fish was okay, not what was described on menu though.

Review №167

2016-12-14 21:08:32

Their services were bad. We had to wait long before a guy came to take an order. Again, we had to wait so long until our dish was served. I asked a guy when other dishes became ready, and lately he replied they were gonna make it... We will never visit the place.

Review №168

2022-08-21 05:37:16

Very big portions and reasonable prices but service is poor. Much fat and oil was for eggplant meal

Review №169

2022-07-20 01:45:11

I have been driving over an hour for this place for the last 15 years. Hands down most authentic and best quality place around.

Review №170

2021-12-21 05:21:27

Terrible service. Had to wait more than 50 mins for 2 dishes. No single word for apology. Greasy taste of foods. Never visit again.

Review №171

2016-10-05 23:12:26

This place is hit and miss. The food is ok, but the service is outright awfull. Wait staff is pretty rude and makes assumptions of what you need and really could care less about what you really want and then gets frustrated when you tell them that they should have listened initially when you were ordering. Given that they are open late sometimes its the only place available after shows at the music center and we are stuck going there.

Review №172

2021-03-16 14:55:55

This restaurant is quite good.The ambience is a little bit old, but you can spend a good time here, the service is so quickly.You can eat a lot here and there are a lot of chinese foods.I think the prizes could be cheaper.really good.

Review №173

2017-07-25 22:45:32

This is my favorite China Town restaurant. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. However, the service is next to non-existent. Be prepared to chase the staff down to be served. Once your order is taken, the food comes quickly.

Review №174

2023-01-01 02:15:42

Even though I dont need it, I appreciate that their menu is translated to Spanish. Theres a business that knows and appreciates its clientele.

Review №175

2021-08-14 22:40:56

Ive been al eating here for more than 20 years and they have always had great food. Anybody who really knows me has been here at least once.

Review №176

2018-04-19 19:14:35

The food was great, but the wait staff took a long time to get to us. If they hadnt taken so long Id have given them a better review.

Review №177

2016-09-19 01:53:47

Everything was good. Service and food except the bathrooms that stink horrible. The soap in a Gatorade can? If they could invest few thousands in remodeling the bathroom would be great. Clean the bathrooms more often please!

Review №178

2021-04-08 02:06:20

The quality of all entrees has consistently been excellent for all the fifteen years that Ive gone out of my way to visit. Extremely generous portions with very fair prices as well.

Review №179

2015-12-21 23:25:40

One of the first times in my life I ever sent a dish back. Try the incredible Chinese Chicken Salad, made with invisible chicken. Then write them a check for the bill, but be sure to write it with invisible ink. (To be fair, there WAS chicken-- maybe enough to collect onto a teaspoon if you could find enough tiny pepper flake sized fragments). What a scam!

Review №180

2023-08-09 04:19:14

Singapore rice noodles = very good

Review №181

2017-04-06 21:54:57

Hop Woo BBQ is a late night spot that has consistent quality food. During the day they can get a little busy. This place is one of the few places that are open late in Chinatown. There is parking here but it is no longer free as the landowner hired parking attendants to manage the parking spaces.

Review №182

2017-12-09 02:27:11

Been coming here for over 20 years I am a loyal fan...love, love love the yellow chow mein noodles, my little one really enjoyed the seafood soup...havent had the sauteed spinach in awhile but its a hit!

Review №183

2022-08-07 06:48:18

Uff. Even in desperation, think hard before coming here. Food is definitely not fresh, fortune cookies are from the 90s. Really rough.

Review №184

2020-12-07 01:06:15

Kinda spendy for what it is, but open late and quick pickup. Wide selection of various bbq delights. The duck is mighty fine. I like the bbq + soup combo. Good boba tea, too.

Review №185

2022-11-25 03:44:26

Not great chinese food. BBQ dry and hard, taste like it has been cooked for days.

Review №186

2018-08-17 15:47:06

Like most Chinese restaurants, staff is not very friendly. Also theyve been having a B rate for sanitary regulations for ages. I just get food from them because its the only place open late till 2am around my house.

Review №187

2016-10-02 04:32:34

Parking was no problem in the back. Orange chicken was served warm. Kung pao shrimp, chicken, and beef too salty. Staff not friendly but service was fast. Good fried seafood platter.

Review №188

2019-06-24 23:00:01

The best Peking Duck in Los Angeles. Great place to take the family or a large group. Classic family style table that turn in the middle. Food is so good!

Review №189

2019-12-23 06:30:01

Never coming back, bad customer service, not worth the expensive prices, waited long for less than average food quality. I recommend to look for other restaurant options.

Review №190

2023-02-16 06:12:49

Judy cen is a sweet person her restaurant is amazing support women!

Review №191

2015-07-02 02:57:42

The food was terrible, I got sick! And the service was very rude and bad. The place was not as good as it looked. I love Chinese food but because of this place I wont be able to eat it for a long time.

Review №192

2019-03-22 02:52:06

If youre getting Chinese Takeaway in Chinatown this is the best place to go! They also have a wonderful dining area with above-average service. But I often stop in when Im in Chinatown just to get Chinese Takeaway and a taro boba.

Review №193

2018-07-22 02:30:55

Good food, bad service. Took forever to take my order. Never came to ask if I needed anything else. Not even a glass of water! Now its expensive and get less food!

Review №194

2018-03-18 22:58:09

The focus is on pumping people in and out. While certain dishes are well seasoned, I always get undercooked rice and like 3 bites of vegetables. Also, you have to flag someone down if you need anything as I have never had a dedicated server.

Review №195

2016-10-04 21:49:14

The bathroom was scented in someone elses recent mictaration and sealed tight for all of my senses to fully understand the kind of person it might have came from...but the icy freeze sugar bomb juice drink was good.

Review №196

2019-07-10 06:47:52

Good late night spot and huge portions of food compared to NYC. This is you get what youve paid for. 10bux for a roast duck and roast prok over rice. This portion can feed 2 pr 3 people.

Review №197

2022-07-30 02:19:58

Judy she is owner this restaurant, I came this restaurant more than 20yrs Food always great and service as well.

Review №198

2018-07-09 03:03:59

Delicious but a bit pricey. It may be good for Chinatown, LA but I expect better ambiance at those prices. Again the food was great and the portions are large.

Review №199

2016-07-21 04:35:15

Went on a Saturday evening the place was full but was seated right away. Ordered three dishes the duck was delicious and the service was quick. The prices were not bad.