Frontier Wok (and Frontier Wok, Too)

Posted by M. Johnson on Apr 16, 2012

(Sorta) Cowboy Chinese with two locations in Burbank…

Empress Pavilion

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 24, 2012

The “Grand Dame” of all Dim Sum places in Los Angeles.

Dim Sum Rule, The

Posted by M. Johnson on Jan 1, 2012

Take the number of people in your party, multiply that number times 3.5, round up or down (depending on how hungry you are) and that’s the number of plates you should order at a Dim Sum Place.

Go over that number, and I guarantee you’re leaving food on your plate.

Of course, the 3.5 number has worked for me and mine.  In the end, we’re only talking another 2-5 bucks to on your bill.  You may find that 3 is a better number for you and your friends.

Again, in Dad terms it’s:

X (X being the number of people at the table) times 3.5 = number of dishes to order.

Lunasia Chinese Cuisine

Posted by M. Johnson on Dec 9, 2011

First class Dim Sum (and food in general) in Alhambra…if you can’t get into Mission or Elite.

Mission 261

Posted by M. Johnson on Dec 8, 2011

What was once the San Gabriel City Hall is now one of the best Dim Sum places in Los Angeles.

Din Tai Fung

Posted by M. Johnson on Dec 7, 2011

The only American location in a chain of Shanghai Dumpling Houses.

Elite (formerly New Concept)

Posted by M. Johnson on Dec 5, 2011

One of the best Shanghai-style Dim Sum Restaurants in Monterey Park.