Jade Wok

I'm back (2nd review.) I've been craving their house-special tofu. It's like no other. And so is their smoked duck: Tender, meaty and flavorful. The other dishes were also very good. A true Hong Kong/Cantonese traditional restaurant. But most of all, the price and free parking is a big plus. I increased my food and service rating 1-star hire. Great VALUE. Family-owned and operated. I usually go to San Gabriel Valley and avoided Chinatown in the past 10 years. But now I'm hooked on the 2 special dishes. [Original post] You must try their house-made tofu dish and their smoked duck. These were the star dishes. The other dishes were good, solid, traditional Chinese dishes. Good food. Good value. Family owned. Free parking (in the back.)

Jade Wok is hands down my go-to spot for fried rice. Their house fried rice is next-level good—packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and loaded with all the good stuff. The rice is never too greasy or too dry, and they don’t skimp on the ingredients. Every bite has the perfect mix of protein, veggies, and that signature wok-charred taste that makes it stand out from other places. The rest of the menu is solid too, but I keep coming back for that fried rice. The portions are generous, so you definitely get your money’s worth. Service is always friendly and quick, and the food comes out hot and fresh every time. The place itself has that classic, no-frills Chinese restaurant vibe, which I love. You come here for great food, not fancy décor, and they deliver every time. If you’re in the mood for some legit, satisfying fried rice, Jade Wok is the spot.

I had sesame chicken, House homemade tofu, and chicken with egg gravy chow fun, and everything was amazing! The sesame chicken was perfectly crispy with a sweet and tangy sauce. The homemade tofu was soft and flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning. The chow fun noodles were rich and smoky, with a great texture and plenty of toppings. I will definitely be back for more to try other items. The portions were generous, and the food tasted super fresh. Overall, it was a great meal, and I’d definitely order it all again! Thank you

their sesame chicken is the perfect balance between sweet and savory. $15 and it can be shared between 2 people. food came in under 10 minutes! super value for money.

It's good. The prices are really great, especially for Downtown Los Angeles. Went with a friend and we each got one family style plate + one side order of rice to share. I think her noodles were ~$15 and my half-duck was ~$19, and the rice was ~2 (pictured), and we took a lot to-go. If I were forced to write down a criticism, I would say the noodles were a bit bland and the duck was just a tiny bit salty, but the dishes weren't really bad. I will say the service is lacking. When we came in there were a few parties eating and we heard someone yell "hello" at us from all the way in the back, but had to figure out to seat ourselves. The menus were brought to us and the hostess took our orders, the food was brought out after some time, but then the hostess disappeared and we couldn't ask for the check until we caught her from way off in the distance. She seems to just have a lot under her duties, so I don't think it's because she's a bad worker, but it may be good for them to consider expanding their staff numbers. She was very willing to help out, though, and offered her assistance with anything we might need, definitely deserving a tip. The bathroom situation is a bit awkward; you walk through the kitchen all the way outside the back door of the restaurant and finally to the right side where you're met with two restrooms in a dimly lit landing of a dark and suspicious staircase. Definitely be wary of your surroundings as this bathroom is not gated off and can theoretically be accessed by anyone who enters the public parking lot. I should also probably note that in the shop there were workers cutting ingredients and chatting with some customers pretty loudly on the dining room floor, but that didn't bother me as someone who grew up in those kinds of environments in my childhood Latino neighborhoods. I know others who are sensitive to that type of thing. To me, if anything, that made the place seem cozier and livelier.