Mama Lu’s Dumpling House

The Best Chinese Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"Jiang Nan Spring — which translates to “south of the river” and refers to the areas south of the Yangtze River, including Shanghai — specializes in Zhejiang cuisine made with lots of seafood and seasonal ingredients. One of the most unique items on the menu is beggar’s chicken, which consists of marinated chicken wrapped in layers of lotus leaves, parchment paper, and dough baked on low heat. This dish rarely appears on menus because of its complexity and laborious preparation. Other house specialties include stir-fried crab with rice cakes, braised pork belly, lion’s head pork meatballs, eight treasure rice pudding, and osmanthus glutinous rice balls." - Kristie Hang