Foo-Chow Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA

4.5(1,187)15.82 - 35.95Los Angeles, CA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 1187 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Los Angeles, CA • Price 15.82 - 35.95 • 4.5★
Foo-Chow Restaurant in Los Angeles, California serves an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet in the heart of Chinatown. With a 4.5-star rating and over 1187 reviews, this Chinese Restaurant is a popular choice among locals and visitors alike. Reviewers rave about the large portions, fast service, and delicious food. Whether you park on the street or use the accessible parking lot, it's easy to get to and enjoy a meal at Foo-Chow Restaurant. This casual and cozy spot offers takeout, dine-in, and delivery options, making it convenient for everyone. With wheelchair-accessible seating and entrances, it's also a great choice for those with mobility needs.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
949 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
Phone
(213) 485-1294
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Price
15.82 - 35.95
Rating
4.5 (1,187 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

6 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Delicious Food**×2**Fast Service**×2**Large Portions**

Also mentioned

Atmosphere LikeFood QualityPrice Range Like

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
5/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast food turnaround noted in FAQ
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,187 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.5 from 1,187 reviews(↓ 0.06 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,187 / 363 median
01,815 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.26) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1815+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Popular Times

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Mon
Tue
Wed
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Pricing

Price range 15.82 - 35.95
Price range15.82 - 35.95
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyHistoricTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BrunchLunchDinnerDessertSeatingTable service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerComfort foodHealthy optionsLate-night foodQuick bite

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

1,187 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the price range like at Foo-Chow Restaurant?

The food is good and the portions very generous, for a very reasonable price.

Is the food quality good at Foo-Chow Restaurant?

The food here is actually incredible! Fresh, flavorful and enough to share.

Is the service at Foo-Chow Restaurant good?

Old fashion service, good food.

Is Foo-Chow Restaurant kid-friendly?

Food was fantastic, definitely family style portions.

How long do you have to wait for food at Foo-Chow Restaurant?

Very crowded so service was a bit slow.

Is Foo-Chow Restaurant clean?

Very small space but clean, quick service, and big portions of food.

Is Foo-Chow Restaurant a good place to visit?

The kind of place you keep coming back to.

What is the atmosphere like at Foo-Chow Restaurant?

Great value for money and a nice atmosphere!

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Is the food at Foo-Chow Restaurant freshly cooked?

Food feels like it was reheated not like the usual wok flavor or straight from the heat.

Is Foo-Chow Restaurant a good place for movie fans?

Old school since 1977. If you’re a movie fan you’ll see where Jackie Chan’s movie Rush Hour was filmed here.

🌆Mixed Urban

A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

A dense, diverse urban area with plenty happening in every direction.

Food & Dining
30
Transportation & Automotive
13
Healthcare & Medical
12
Government & Public Services
12
Miscellaneous Services
10
Travel & Tourism
10

121 nearby places across 14 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

121 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

The Institute for Art and Olfaction

Museum

932 Chung King Road

~130 ft
+1 213-616-1744Website
The Legend of Bruce Lee Statue

Artwork

~400 ft
Statue of Sun Yat-sen

Artwork

~430 ft
Joan of Arc Statue

Artwork

~490 ft
Element Art Center

Arts Centre

835 North Broadway

~940 ft
+1 323-688-4505Website
Artwork

Artwork

~1030 ft

Libraries & archives

Chinatown Branch Los Angeles Public Library

Library

639 North Hill Street

~0.4 miMo,We 10:00-20:00; Tu,Th 12:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 09:30-17:30
+1-213-620-0925Website

Banking

East West Bank

Bank

~610 ft
Citibank

Bank

~0.2 mi
EastWest Unibank

Bank

767 North Hill Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su off
+1 213-680-2510Website
Cathay Bank

Bank

777 North Broadway

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off
+1 213-625-4791Website
First Bank

Atm

~0.3 mi
First Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Foo Chow Restaurant

Restaurant

949 North Hill Street

~40 ft
Full House Seafood

Restaurant

963 North Hill Street

~150 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:30
+1-213-617-8382Website
Full Moon House

Restaurant

960 North Hill Street

~210 ftMo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:30-23:30; Fr 11:00-24:30; Sa 11:00-23:45; Su 11:00-23:30
+1-213-537-0792Website
Hop Louies

Restaurant

~250 ft
Today Starts Here

Restaurant

935 Mei Ling Way

~260 ft
Pearl River Deli

Restaurant

935 Mei Ling Way

~280 ftWe-Sa 17:00-21:00
+1-213-331-1696Website
Blossom

Restaurant

451 Gin Ling Way

~300 ftMo,Su off; Tu-Sa 12:00-15:30,17:00-20:00
+1-213-626-8345Website
Burgerlords

Restaurant

943 North Broadway

~410 ftTh-Su 12:00-20:00
Website
Empress Pavilion

Restaurant

~430 ft
Phoenix Bakery

Restaurant

969 North Broadway

~510 ftMo-Th 10:00-16:00; Fr-Su 10:00-17:00
+1 213-628-4642Website
Broadway Cuisine

Restaurant

913 North Broadway

~600 ftMo-Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
+1 213-265-7140Website
Golden Dragon Restaurant

Restaurant

960 North Broadway

~640 ft08:30-20:30
+1 213-626-2039Website

Bars & Pubs

General Lee's

Bar

475 Gin Ling Way

~240 ftMo off; Tu-Su 20:00-02:00
+1 213-625-7500Website
Highland Park Brewery Chinatown

Pub

1220 North Spring Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00
+1 213 878-9017Website

Cafes & Coffee

Thank You Coffee

Cafe

938 North Hill Street

~250 ft09:00-16:00
Website
Steep

Tea

970 North Broadway

~750 ftMo off; Tu 11:00-16:00; We-Su 11:00-23:00
+1 213-394-5045Website
Bubble U

Cafe

843 North Broadway

~850 ft
+1 213-628-3679
Songbird Cafe

Cafe

900 North Broadway

~870 ftMo-Fr 08:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Website
Hill Street Cafe

Cafe

818 North Hill Street

~1000 ftMo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-15:00
+1 213-617-1108
Homegirl Cafe

Cafe

130 West Bruno Street

~0.3 mi
+1-213-617-0380Website
Quickly

Cafe

750 North Hill Street

~0.3 mi
+1 213-625-4338
Ten Ren's Tea Time

Cafe

727 North Broadway

~0.3 mi
+1 213-626-8844
endorffeine

Cafe

727 North Broadway

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr-Su off
Website
Minon Cake

Cafe

304 Ord Street

~0.4 miMo off; Tu-Su 10:30-18:00
+1-213-537-0985
Acuarela Coffee

Cafe

714 North Figueroa Street

~0.4 mi
Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Flouring Cake Shop

Pastry

932 North Hill Street

~280 ftMo-Tu off; We-Su 09:00-16:00
+1 213-266-8946Website
Wonder Bakery

Bakery

943 North Broadway

~460 ftMo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su off
+1-213-680-1111Website
Kim Hung Bakery

Pastry

959 North Broadway

~470 ftMo 09:00-14:00; Tu-Su 09:00-16:00
+1 213-620-1171
Queen's Bakery

Pastry

North Broadway

~0.2 mi
Scoops

Ice Cream

727 North Broadway

~0.3 miMo-Tu off; We-Th,Su 12:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-19:00
+1 323-739-8675Website

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~260 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~260 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.4 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.2 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.2 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

North Hill Street

~0.2 mi

Military & security

Ranger station

Ranger Station

~0.5 mi

Alternative medicine

Fuk Yin Tong Herbs Trading Center

Herbalist

454 Jung Jing Road

~330 ft
+1 626-319-7698
Chung Hing Hong

Herbalist

961 North Broadway

~480 ft
Tin Bo Ginseng and Herb

Herbalist

841 North Broadway

~870 ft
New High Herbs and Tea

Herbalist

715 New High Street

~0.4 miMo-Tu 12:00-18:00; We-Su 10:00-18:00
+1 213-628-8881

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Columbus Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~740 ft
Chinatown Pharmacy

Pharmacy

709 North Hill Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su off
+1 213-687-9999

Hospitals & clinics

Kaiser Foundation Hospital Mental Health Center

Hospital

765 West College Street

~0.3 mi
+1 213 580 7200Website
AltaMed

Clinic

~0.5 mi

Specialists

Choice Dental

Dentist

733 New High Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su off
+1 213-680-2808Website
Wynn Optical Express

Optician

~0.3 mi

Other healthcare

Ord Massage

Massage

310 Ord Street

~0.4 mi10:00-20:30
+1 213-935-8462
JJ's Body Massage

Massage

653 North Broadway

~0.4 mi
+1 213-625-0722

Other services

Phoenix Imports

General

463 Gin Ling Way

~260 ft11:00-19:00
+1 626-353-0558
OWSLA Goods

Yes

1001 North Broadway

~850 ftSu-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00
Website
Vacant

Vacant

~900 ft
Rainbow

Houseplant

821 North Spring Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 10:00-17:30
+1-213-687-7098Website
J Enterprises

Yes

~0.3 mi
Tian Xiang, Inc

Yes

~0.3 mi
Hing Fat Co.

Yes

~0.4 mi
Vacant

Vacant

~0.4 mi
Vacant

Vacant

~0.4 mi
Vacant

Vacant

~0.4 mi

Hair services

VS Hair Salon

Hairdresser

715 New High Street

~0.4 mi
+1 213-617-1888

Beauty & spa

Beauty salon

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Professional services

Cetera Labs

Company

418 Bamboo Lane

~270 ft24/7
+1-347-620-0902Website
Studious Coworking Space

Coworking

418 Bamboo Lane

~280 ft24/7
+1-213-437-9888Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~200 ft
Bench

Bench

~360 ft
Bench

Bench

~360 ft
Bench

Bench

~370 ft
Bench

Bench

~380 ft
Bench

Bench

~380 ft

Outdoor activities

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

~0.4 mi

Places of worship

Chinese United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

~970 ft
Thien Hau Temple

Place Of Worship

756 Yale Street

~0.3 mi

Specialty stores

Asian Treasure Art & Craft

Antiques

940 Chung King Road

~70 ftMo-Sa 09:30-15:00; Su off
+1 626-329-6232
West Plaza

Gift

~90 ft
Paper Plant Co

Stationery

938 North Hill Street

~260 ft09:00-16:00; PH off
+1 213-269-9784Website
Chunky Things

Stationery

946 Mei Ling Way

~270 ftMo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-16:30
+1 909-964-8407Website
Reading Room of Cultural Center, T.E.C.O. in Los Angeles

Books

963 North Broadway

~480 ft
Kim Thai Oriental Gift Shop

Gift

839 North Broadway

~890 ft

Electronics & technology

Tanyan Music

Music

437 Gin Ling Way

~350 ftMo 12:00-17:00; We-Th 12:00-17:00; Fr-Su 11:00-18:00
+1-213-628-1688Website

Gyms & fitness centers

EOS Fitness

Fitness Centre

701 West Cesar East Chavez Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-22:00
+1-213-528-3132Website

Parking facilities

Parking facility

Parking

~480 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~490 ft
Parking facility

Parking

~620 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~640 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~970 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~980 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi

Vehicle rentals

Hill & College

Bicycle Rental

881 North Hill Street

~620 ft
Website
Spring & College

Bicycle Rental

870 North Spring Street

~0.2 mi
Website
New High & Ord

Bicycle Rental

725 NeWest High Street

~0.4 mi
Website

Attractions

Seven Star Cavern Wishing Well

Attraction

~250 ft

Visitor information

Central Plaza of New Chinatown

Information

~430 ft
Visitor information

Information

~0.2 mi
#4 A lot of people have called this place home

Information

~0.2 mi
Visitor information

Information

~0.3 mi
#1 People Power, plus

Information

~0.3 mi
Visitor information

Information

~0.3 mi
#5 Mother Ditch and the History Slugs

Information

~0.3 mi
Information board

Information

~0.4 mi

Travel agencies

Dynasty World Travel

Travel Agency

~650 ft