The First Timer’s Guide To Eating In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation
"If you’ve heard LA proper doesn’t have great Chinese food, just know it’s a lie. Sort of. The best Chinese restaurants here are in the San Gabriel Valley, a sprawling stretch of suburbs 20 minutes east of DTLA. Though a weekend of SGV exploration is something we highly endorse, as first-timers, you might be low on time or without the means to get there (i.e., a car). If that’s the case, make Sichuan Impression a priority. This busy Sichuanese spot originated in Alhambra, but now has locations in West LA and Tustin, meaning you’re never too far from one of their sprawling dining rooms. You’ll eat big plates of tea-smoked ribs, cumin-laced lamb on toothpicks, and silky mapo tofu. Beware though—spice levels are high here and they won’t be adjusted. Plan accordingly and maybe ask for a cup of ice. " - Brant Cox, Arden Shore, Nikko Duren, Garrett Snyder, Sylvio Martins
