Zen Mei Bistro

15 Classic Chinese Restaurants In LA's Chinatown - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"This cozy Cantonese restaurant, located on the corner of Yale and Alpine, is a reminder that life can—and perhaps should—be slower, more peaceful. Things here are as old-school as it gets: Wonton soups are served in porcelain bowls, hot tea arrives by the kettle, and the people running the restaurant will usher you in as if you’re family. And everyone gets a complimentary soup. A meal at Zen Mei offers something valuable: a calm, comfortable space where emails, to-do lists, Twitter feeds, and the name "Crypto.com Arena" feel meaningless. It's a welcome escape. Cash only." - kat hong