Meizhou Dongpo

We went to Meizhou Dongpo to celebrate several family birthdays. The food was excellent (you know you have good Chinese food when all the people working there speak Chinese !!! :) I forgot to take several photos of the restaurant and food since it was all about birthday celebrations. Would I go there again ? Absolutely !!! The only thing that I thought was kind of disturbing was the 2 waitresses whom were arguing in front of us on how to serve our group. They should have taken that discussion out of the room

The Dongpo pork was incredible—juicy, tender, and full of rich flavors! The duck was crispy and delicious, made with fresh ingredients. They offer a wide variety of options, including pork, fish, duck, beef, and more. The service was excellent; the staff were very friendly and attentive, regularly changing plates, refilling water, and being polite and detail-oriented. The environment and atmosphere were relaxing and culturally rich. We really enjoyed our experience here and would love to come back to try different dishes.

This is a popular Sichuan cuisine restaurant in the area, so if you’re planning to visit on the weekend, make sure to make a reservation in advance. Otherwise, expect to wait at least half an hour at the door. Although it’s a Sichuan restaurant, they oddly advertise Peking duck as their specialty, which is usually a red flag for me. The duck is just okay, to be honest, but reasonably priced. Unfortunately, the other dishes seem overpriced, in my opinion. The pig knuckle is tender, but the spicy sauce is far too salty, so watch out for that. Overall, it’s a decent Chinese restaurant. Perhaps my expectations were too high before coming here since everyone seems to rave about it.

We had a lovely dinner with family at Meizhou Dongpao. Highlights were the Peking duck and the short ribs. The meal overall was fantastic and the restaurant was packed.

Came here on Thanksgiving and enjoyed a great meal. Restaurant aesthetic is not as nice as Meizhou Dongpos in other areas of LA, but is still nice. Would 100% recommend the Classic Dongpo Pork. Comes in cute little bowl, includes rice, meat and pickled veggies. Portion is quite small, a single serving, but quality and taste of the meat makes up for it. Meat is very juicy, and the juices soak into the rice, making it very delicious. Garlic wok-fried broccoli is good too, nothing special though! Fried buns with condensed milk are very good too! Also for sure recommend. Hot chili oil poached sliced beef is okay. Is expensive, but portion is fairly large, making it appropriately priced. It was not as spicy as expected, could have used more spice. Finally, wonton soup is also fine. Wontons and soup are yummy, but again, nothing special. Service is also good, we came on a very busy night and were warned ahead of time about the long wait times for other classic dishes like the roast duc. If available though, you should also try the roast duck. We have eaten it on previous visits and have greatly enjoyed it. Overall, please try out this restaurant. If you do, you must get the classic dongpo pork and roast duck. Great place for Chinese cuisine, it is one of our go-to spots for when we visit LA.