Brisbane Populations
County of Los Angeles is home to more than 400,000 Chinese-Americans. Without doubt, it has one of the largest ethnic Chinese populations outside China. Many are first generation immigrants from China are the children of Chinese immigrants. In areas of high population density of Chinese origin, we can find many skilled chefs and restaurateurs working in running restaurants that serve good, authentic Chinese cuisine, just like how they are served in China. Prices are generally very affordable too.
Most of these restaurants are located in five major areas: the official Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Alhambra and Rowland Heights. Except for Chinatown, all sectors are in the valley San Gabriel. All five areas are within the County of Los Angeles, California.
To give you an idea of good Chinese restaurants in low prices you will find in the above areas, consider these three popular restaurants where you can enjoy good food at great prices:
Kang Kang Food Court (2 branches: Monterey Park, Alhambra) * – Despite its name, this is not a food court with multiple food vendors, but a self-service restaurant. Once you enter the restaurant you will find over 15 varieties of delicious dishes and hot and cold side displayed behind the counter. Pick any three items, steamed rice and soup and your check is less than $ 5. The dining room has two large screens plasma showing popular sporting events like NBA basketball, World Cup or the Olympics season.
Yum Cha Cafe (3 branches: the Alhambra, San Gabriel, Chinatown) * – The place specializes in Dim Sum, a part of Cantonese cuisine includes many dishes as little dumplings, buns and pastries. Yum Cha Cafe is probably the cheapest dim sum you can find anywhere in all of Los Angeles. The quality can not be quite what you get in upscale restaurants, but it is an extraordinary value for money. A small plate of four pieces of Siu Mai, a meat and small shrimp ravioli, costs only 99 cents.
Shanghai Restaurant (San Gabriel) * – As the restaurant's name suggests, this place serves the kitchen Shanghai, a type of Chinese cuisine which has rapidly gained international recognition. The food is tasty and rich. During lunchtime, the restaurant offers a special menu with dishes lunch value entry of over 20 $ 5 – $ 8 each. If you like fish, fried yellow croaker seaweed is highly recommended. Visit with a group of friends and enjoy a delicious meal family style consisting of a variety of dishes.
These are but three examples of restaurants serving good, cheap Chinese food. If you visit the five main areas listed earlier in this article, you can find treasures similar. There are several upscale restaurants offering lunch specials or specials late night, making it very affordable to get a good meal in pleasant surroundings.
One last tip – put a little money with you. Most of these places will accept cash only, no credit cards or debit cards. A number accept credit cards, but with minimum load requirements of $ 10 to $ 20. The good news is that you'll be able to enjoy a good meal on the cheap.
* Prices and locations are correct at time of writing this article in September 2009. For more updated information, Please contact the restaurants directly before you visit.
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