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Ocean Seafood Restaurant

Chinese Restaurant and Dim Sum Restaurant$$$$

Chinatown, Los Angeles

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7.1^/10

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Ranked #2 for dim sum in Los Angeles
"Hands down the best Dim Sum in LA."(2 Tips)
"Empress Pavilion up the street is better."(2 Tips)
"My favorites are the dumplings made with shrimp or scallops."(3 Tips)
"... from bamboo wrapped sticky rice to fried chicken feet. If you have the..."(2 Tips)

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Raul Stone-CousleyMay 30, 2017
The dim sum here is probably the best in the city. If you get the chance, GO! And if you go, make it a point to sample as much as you can. You won't be disappointed.
DaleJuly 29, 2017
Hands down the best Dim Sum in LA. So many delicious choices; definitely try sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves. Here reminds me of being in Hong Kong. A large dining area with a lively ambiance.
Chefs FeedAugust 30, 2016
"Of all the dim sum places that LA offers, this one has always been my favorite for its quality and variety of dishes." - Chef Piero Selvaggio Read more
Emese HorvathFebruary 20, 2017
My best food experience in LA. Great concept, good prices, tasty asian food
Sirus OrndoffJuly 29, 2013
Ask for refills if u want them, they are not free. It is not polite for them to offer. Ask for your check or anything u want from anyone. They will only offer dim sum. This is a good thing.
Martin D. CiaoMarch 18, 2016
Reasonably priced for restaurants in the area. Dinner portion a little small. Easy and affordable parking in the public lots next door.
Jonathan WellsFebruary 20, 2016
Happy to find Vegetarian Dim Sum offerings in addition to the classics
Jeremiah ChuaSeptember 22, 2014
They have so many selections for dim sum! Their items are delicious! I like how the ladies wear mouth guards too!
Martin D. CiaoMarch 4, 2016
The portion a bit small, but flavorful. Great choice in Chinatown, especially now Empress does not do regular dinner service. Parking only$2
JenniferDecember 7, 2014
Old-school Chinatown establishment, but be prepared to pay for the atmosphere. Significantly more pricey than tastier San Gabriel dim sum establishments.
Thirsty JamesDecember 24, 2016
Made it just in time for the dim sum, great shrimp dumplings, full bar!
Erik UriarteDecember 27, 2014
Great Chicken Dim Sum. The Chicken Bao are out of this world.
Kevin MurrayOctober 27, 2014
The service starts like a storm! All very yummy, but be on your toes!
LA PhilMay 3, 2010
Staff Pick! Beth (Promotions): Check out Ocean Seafood for old-school dim sum. My favorites are the dumplings made with shrimp or scallops.
Brock LaBordeFebruary 9, 2013
If you hop inside one of the food carts, you can visit other tables and it's really fun.
Maria SoerensenJuly 22, 2014
Excellent dim sum, and awesome service.
ivan rhivanzDecember 29, 2013
Everything is slow at this place. You must raise yo hands for water and check.
RyanAugust 7, 2014
Dim Sum is the best! Never a wait either!
April LoveFebruary 1, 2011
Get the dungeons crab when in season (winter) and cheap. It is worth every finger licking morsel.
CharlieApril 8, 2012
Staff swoop on your table like a hawk trying to sell you their plates - it can be quite aggressive so stand firm if you don't want the dish
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
Piero Selvaggio, chef of Valentino, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Dim sum. Read more
Simple FoodieMarch 4, 2017
Old school dim sum
Kim V.February 24, 2013
Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. Otherwise you can wait forever.
Mike ScherzerNovember 25, 2019
I love their Din Sum
Andrew P.December 30, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Very busy in the morning. Better after 11:30
UlfMarch 1, 2019
Fantastic dim-sum
Gillian GutierrezMay 12, 2012
Try the fried prawns in garlic sauce.
Emeric Le BarsJanuary 28, 2013
Best Chinese restaurant I've ever been!
SPINJuly 22, 2011
Mikel Jollett of the Airborne Toxic Event calls this place “super legit dim sum.” They have everything from bamboo wrapped sticky rice to fried chicken feet. If you have the taste for it, it's great.
Sara TompsonAugust 25, 2013
Very very good!
HowAboutWeApril 14, 2011
What better way to start a date than to consume some delectable little dumplings?
Vincent TanJanuary 10, 2019
Dim sum was disappointing to say the least
Robert $.August 13, 2012
the BEST dim sum in LA.
Pamela WeinmanSeptember 29, 2011
Dim sum is delicious!
Gilbert CasabarMay 27, 2013
Dim Sum till 3!!!
Wen ZhengDecember 5, 2014
Not too bad... Maybe... Lol
SteveOctober 15, 2012
Pricey and not as good as some restaurants in Alhambra. I think I'll just drive to Alhambra.
Robert $.October 15, 2011
Watch your money here! They don't know how much some dim sum is and they don't give you the proper change back or 'if at all!' Be careful ;)
T.j. JueMarch 19, 2018
Too many non Asians here. Wait was over 2 hrs. I give up
G SotoJune 19, 2011
Love this place !!
G SotoJune 19, 2011
My favorite one
Jen Nunn-IwaiNovember 14, 2010
The dim sum is not that great here. Empress Pavilion up the street is better.
Princess TeriDecember 24, 2009
go for dimsum then watch the Chinese New Year parade
Mary IrisOctober 5, 2010
50% of all dim sum after 3p
Randy NacolJanuary 14, 2012
Crappy food at high prices
Kina JacksonOctober 22, 2013
Dim sum! 飲茶！Inexpensive and lots of carts. Free wifi. Close to train station.

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