Best Chinese cuisine in Monterey Park

Dim Sum Express in Monterey Park is perfect for a quick, cheap dim sum fix. It's a walk-up window with no seating, so you just order and go. For $6.57, we got a hot box of siu mai, turnip cake, and more. The siu mai are jumbo, the turnip cake is crispy, and you can order items individually. It's great if you want a snack or variety without overordering.

Date-night-leaning dumpling spot with a bigger reputation.

Big-menu Cantonese cafe comfort food.

Old-school cart dim sum in Monterey Park with fast service, classic Cantonese dishes, and a more traditional feel.

If you're looking for value, Fuxing Spring in Monterey Park is tough to beat. Their lunch specials run from 10 am to 5 pm and come with soup, hot tea, and huge portions, all for around $13. We got the curry beef rice plate and had leftovers for dinner. The claypot rice takes 25 minutes, but the crispy bottom layer is totally worth the wait.

Sham Tseng BBQ in Monterey Park is a hole-in-the-wall Chinese BBQ spot known for its roast meats and rice plates. The roast duck and char siu are the stars here, deeply flavored, properly caramelized, and worth every penny at a slightly higher price point for the area.