I ate here for lunch, just before the rush. Located inside the iconic Grand Central Market, I finally gave China Cafe a chance. The open-air food court style seating is spacious during off-peak hours and patrons have an option to dine at their bar area.
I ordered a Chicken Chop Suey that comes with steamed rice, bok choy, mushrooms, diced chicken in savory sauce. My order was less than $15, which is farily reasonable. I was not expecting the portions to be larger, but thankfully I was hungry and craving Chinese food today. My order was ready in 5 minutes. The entree is freshly tossed from the wok, on top of a bed of steamed rice. It comes with a side of clear soup with sliced green onions.
The steamed rice was okay and not fluffy as they used long grain rice. On the other hand, the Chicken Chop Suey was savory, tasteful, authentic and not greasy. The chicken thigh meat was tender and the bok choy pieces were still crisp. I was not expecting to finish the entire bowl. So far, China Cafe is my favorite spot inside LA's Grand Central Market
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rodica “Rachel” Carroll
Very friendly. Hearty soups & Chinese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan
If you asked me to describe the fried rice I got here probably the best word I could use would be bland. And yet, in my week and a half in LA I came back here to get it two more times.
In a hectic city full of so much excess and loud flavors it kind of became my comfort food. Whenever I wanted to destress the simple dish loaded with the freshness of bean sprouts and as much chili crisp as I could handle was exactly my ticket to unwind.
And I also found the woman working the register very charming, even when the place got hectic in the early evening rush.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The Mog Champ
The Mog Champ sends his regards.
I have a fairly high standard for Chinese food due to my background and decided to try China Cafe for lunch. Went for their house chop suey - the portions can definitely feed two average eaters.
The service was friendly, food took about 10 mins to be ready and it came with soup however it was a bit too salty. The portions were a bit too large for my liking, so I decided to finish most of the meat only. It's my first time having Chinese food in America and the taste is definitely interesting. Thanks for the lunch China Cafe.
Mogliest Regards, Your Mog Champ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Heather Shaikh
Guys, I live across the street from Grand Central and I eat there all of the time. This is the worst Chinese food I’ve ever had. Don’t do it!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dave Lapham
I swear this place had to be a Mexican restaurant 2 weeks ago. Food is absolutely horrible. Mongolian beef is for the senior center for those without teeth. It’s complete mush. The egg rolls had the same texture inside as warmed baby food. My fortune sucked too!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nancy Hall
It will prevent starvation. That's about all I can say for it. I ordered chicken wonton soup; it was flavorless. Took 18 minutes to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Sunshine Day
So heated. Just ordered shrimp fried rice and the shrimp are the same size as the grain of rice!!! This is sooooo messed up!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jenny Piedra
We’re talking bad about customers because they “couldn’t hear’ when half of the time, they didn’t write the names down right and were causing confusion with everyone.
Mom's fav House wonton at China Cafe has become our go to place for the crave. I had never thought of putting lime on wonton or avocado till mom took me to eat here and it works!
You get 8 big wontons along with bbq pork, chicken, bok choy, that you have 2 meals if you eat small (pic of mom making her 2) or 1 if really hungry. You also get that chili oil and lime so give it a try.
Lunch time and weekends gets busy so the wait will be a while, so take a walk around Grand Central Market while your food is ready.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broth, Chop Suey, House Won Ton Soup, Shrimp Fried Rice, Café House Special Chop Suey, Seafood Fried Rice
Junior Rodriguez
Great customer service and great tasting food at an affordable price. I highly recommend this place located inside the Grand Central Market.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broth, House Won Ton Soup
G Luis
Awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arian Blour
No meat, too much salt. Not very good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
N T
I like chinese foods. I tried chow mein and specials. Photo shows beef special, which I felt the beef was not so much and rice was plenty. But, considering the location, the price may become higher.
I had the mixed wonton soup and it was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ate here for lunch, just before the rush. Located inside the iconic Grand Central Market, I finally gave China Cafe a chance. The open-air food court style seating is spacious during off-peak hours and patrons have an option to dine at their bar area.
I ordered a Chicken Chop Suey that comes with steamed rice, bok choy, mushrooms, diced chicken in savory sauce. My order was less than $15, which is farily reasonable. I was not expecting the portions to be larger, but thankfully I was hungry and craving Chinese food today. My order was ready in 5 minutes. The entree is freshly tossed from the wok, on top of a bed of steamed rice. It comes with a side of clear soup with sliced green onions.
The steamed rice was okay and not fluffy as they used long grain rice. On the other hand, the Chicken Chop Suey was savory, tasteful, authentic and not greasy. The chicken thigh meat was tender and the bok choy pieces were still crisp. I was not expecting to finish the entire bowl. So far, China Cafe is my favorite spot inside LA's Grand Central Market
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very friendly. Hearty soups & Chinese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you asked me to describe the fried rice I got here probably the best word I could use would be bland. And yet, in my week and a half in LA I came back here to get it two more times.
In a hectic city full of so much excess and loud flavors it kind of became my comfort food. Whenever I wanted to destress the simple dish loaded with the freshness of bean sprouts and as much chili crisp as I could handle was exactly my ticket to unwind.
And I also found the woman working the register very charming, even when the place got hectic in the early evening rush.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The Mog Champ sends his regards.
I have a fairly high standard for Chinese food due to my background and decided to try China Cafe for lunch. Went for their house chop suey - the portions can definitely feed two average eaters.
The service was friendly, food took about 10 mins to be ready and it came with soup however it was a bit too salty. The portions were a bit too large for my liking, so I decided to finish most of the meat only. It's my first time having Chinese food in America and the taste is definitely interesting. Thanks for the lunch China Cafe.
Mogliest Regards,
Your Mog Champ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Guys, I live across the street from Grand Central and I eat there all of the time. This is the worst Chinese food I’ve ever had. Don’t do it!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I swear this place had to be a Mexican restaurant 2 weeks ago.
Food is absolutely horrible. Mongolian beef is for the senior center for those without teeth. It’s complete mush.
The egg rolls had the same texture inside as warmed baby food.
My fortune sucked too!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It will prevent starvation. That's about all I can say for it. I ordered chicken wonton soup; it was flavorless. Took 18 minutes to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
So heated. Just ordered shrimp fried rice and the shrimp are the same size as the grain of rice!!! This is sooooo messed up!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
We’re talking bad about customers because they “couldn’t hear’ when half of the time, they didn’t write the names down right and were causing confusion with everyone.
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Mom's fav House wonton at China Cafe has become our go to place for the crave. I had never thought of putting lime on wonton or avocado till mom took me to eat here and it works!
You get 8 big wontons along with bbq pork, chicken, bok choy, that you have 2 meals if you eat small (pic of mom making her 2) or 1 if really hungry. You also get that chili oil and lime so give it a try.
Lunch time and weekends gets busy so the wait will be a while, so take a walk around Grand Central Market while your food is ready.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broth, Chop Suey, House Won Ton Soup, Shrimp Fried Rice, Café House Special Chop Suey, Seafood Fried Rice
Great customer service and great tasting food at an affordable price. I highly recommend this place located inside the Grand Central Market.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broth, House Won Ton Soup
Awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No meat, too much salt. Not very good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
I like chinese foods. I tried chow mein and specials. Photo shows beef special, which I felt the beef was not so much and rice was plenty. But, considering the location, the price may become higher.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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