Chinatown
Well, depends on what you mean.
No, we’re not talking about that.
The original Chinatown where Chinese Immigrants were restricted into living up until 1952? Well, that’s a tourist trap…and mostly populated by Southeast Asians (lovely people, different culture). The Chinese Immigrants finally got out of Chinatown after the 1952 law was lifted, and found cheap land east along the 10 Freeway, and that’s where the good stuff is now. Ironically, close to Olvera Street. (See, Olvera Street)
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Hop Li Seafood Restaurant
The place for Chinese Seafood in Arcadia, the Westside or anywhere else.
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Olvera Street
A lovely Mexican Marketplace near Union Station. The hub of original Mexican Culture in Los Angeles. Ironically, very close to Chinatown.
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Legendary 100 year old Sandwich Shop where the French Dip was apparently invented.
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