Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House in Los Angeles, CA

4.0(201)Los Angeles, CA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.0 stars based on 201 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Los Angeles, CA • 4.0★
Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House, a renowned Los Angeles, California Chinese buffet, offers an all-you-can-eat experience that is sure to delight. With a vast array of dishes to choose from, including their signature Chinese dumplings, this Chinese restaurant is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. Reviewers rave about the fresh and tasty food, with many highlighting the soft and tender orange chicken as a standout dish. Whether you dine in, order takeout, or opt for delivery, this reservable restaurant is a convenient and satisfying choice for any meal.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
6282 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Phone
(323) 499-1059
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.0 (201 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

9 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Tasty** Food×5**FreshTender** Orange Chicken As A Standout DishWith Many Highlighting The **Soft

Also mentioned

AtmosphereCleanlinessPriceSignature Chinese DumplingsTourists Alike

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 29/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score29/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
2/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Regional Specialist 🏮

Chinese regional cuisine · score 50/100
Authenticity score50/100
AuthenticHot Pot

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.2 weighted · 201 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.0 from 201 reviews(↑ 0.15 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median201 / 384 median
01,920 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.0) with the city average (4.23) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1920+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

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

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

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

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomLimited vegetarian optionsValet parking, Validated parkingFree Wi-FiTVDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualTrendyGood for groups

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertTable serviceLunchDinner

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
CoffeeComfort foodQuick biteSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

17 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Beef Roll 牛肉卷饼$17.5016 mentions
  • Pork Wontons in Chili Oil 鲜肉红油抄手$15.507 mentions
  • House Special Beef Noodle Soup 红烧牛肉面$19.004 mentions
  • Dan Dan Noodle 担担面$16.003 mentions
  • Pork & Cabbage Dumplings 白菜猪肉水饺$15.503 mentions
  • Pork Potstickers 猪肉锅贴$16.003 mentions
  • Garlic Cucumber 凉拌小黄瓜$9.503 mentions
  • Beef Fried Noodle 牛肉炒面$18.003 mentions
  • Green Onion Pancake 葱油饼$12.503 mentions
  • Mongolian Beef 蒙古牛$21.003 mentions
  • Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumplings 蟹粉小笼包$16.002 mentions
  • Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁$19.502 mentions
  • BBQ Lamb Skewer 羊肉串$8.502 mentions
  • Chicken Soup Dumplings 鸡肉小笼包$16.002 mentions
  • Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings 花素蒸饺$15.502 mentions
  • Shrimp Wontons in Chili Oil 鲜虾红油抄手$15.502 mentions
  • Lao Gan Ma Fried Noodle with Chicken 老干妈炒面$18.002 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

53 items with prices
  • Pig Ear in Chili Oil 红油猪耳$11.50

    Sliced thin and served cold with chili oil and numbing oil.

  • Garlic Cucumber 凉拌小黄瓜$9.50

    Light and refreshing, dressed with sesame oil, garlic, and topped with spicy red chilis.

  • Garlic Woodear & Tofu Skin 凉拌腐竹木耳$9.50

    Shredded cucumber, carrots, woodear mushrooms, green onion, and cilantro tossed in a sweet and tangy garlicky sauce.

  • Eggroll 春卷$9.50

    3 pieces

  • Chicken Wings 鸡翅$13.00

    7 pieces

  • BBQ Lamb Skewer 羊肉串$8.50

    Marinated and grilled, featuring the distinct taste of lamb combined with cumin and spices; comes with 2 skewers.

  • Seafood Fried Rice with Garlic 避风塘海鲜炒饭$25.00

    Shrimp, scallops, calamari, and crab meat

  • Shrimp Fried Rice 虾炒饭$19.50

    Stir-fried rice with peas, carrots, egg, green onion, and shrimp.

  • House Special Fried Rice 本楼炒饭$18.00

    A hearty mix of Chinese pork sausage, spam, shrimp, peas, carrots, egg, and green onion.

  • Chicken Fried Rice 鸡炒饭$18.00

    Stir-fried rice with peas, carrots, egg, green onion, and chicken.

  • Beef Fried Noodle 牛肉炒面$18.00

    House-made, wok-fried noodles, paired with bok choy, cabbage, carrots, green onion, white onion, and beef.

  • Lao Gan Ma Fried Noodle with Chicken 老干妈炒面 (微辣)$18.00

    House-made, wok-fried noodles, paired with bok choy, cabbage, carrots, green onion, white onion, chicken, and Lao Gan Ma chili oil.

  • Chicken Fried Noodle 鸡炒面$18.00

    House-made, wok-fried noodles, paired with bok choy, cabbage, carrots, green onion, white onion, and chicken.

  • Vegetarian Fried Noodle 素炒面$16.00

    Thick noodles stir-fried with broccoli, cabbage, carrots, green onion, white onion, and egg.

  • Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumplings 蟹粉小笼包 (8)$16.00

    8 pieces

  • Pork Soup Dumplings 小笼包 (8)$16.00

    8 pieces

  • Chicken Soup Dumplings 鸡肉小笼包 (8)$16.00

    Broth-filled dumplings with ground chicken and green onion filling, wrapped in a delicate dumpling skin; comes with 8 pieces.

  • Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings 花素蒸饺 (8)$15.50

    8 pieces

  • Steamed Pork & Kimchi Dumplings 韩式泡菜猪肉蒸饺 (8)$15.50

    8 pieces

  • Shrimp, Pork, and Chive Dumplings 三鲜水饺 (10)$15.50

    10 piecesPictured: Boiled Dumplings

  • Pork & Cabbage Dumplings 白菜猪肉水饺 (10)$15.50

    10 piecesPictured: Pan-Fried Dumplings

  • Pork & Fennel Dumplings 茴香猪肉水饺 (10)$15.50

    Pork and fennel dumplings. Choice of boiled or pan-fried.Pictured: Boiled Dumplings

  • Chicken Dumplings 鸡肉水饺 (10)$15.50

    10 piecesPictured: Pan-Fried Dumplings

  • Shrimp & Yellow Chive Dumplings 韭黄虾水饺 (10)$15.50

    10 piecesPictured: Boiled Dumplings

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

201 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 201 reviews, with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
  • Review tags mention spicy, scallion pancakes, beef noodle soup, and wontons.
  • Positive review text points to service, fresh food, shrimp, and value.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House delicious?

Yes, the food is fresh, tasty, and delicious.

Is the atmosphere at Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House great?

Yes, the atmosphere is great, clean, and convenient.

Is Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House kid-friendly?

Yes, the restaurant is great for families.

Is the food at Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House authentic?

Yes, the food is authentic and delicious.

Is the price at Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House reasonable?

Yes, the price is great, especially compared to other similar restaurants.

Is the cleanliness at Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House good?

Yes, the restaurant is clean and well-maintained.

Is the food at Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House worth the wait?

Yes, the food is worth the wait.

Is the food at Northern Cafe & Chinese Dumpling House great for groups?

Yes, the restaurant is great for groups.

🌆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
Retail & Shopping
12
Recreation & Entertainment
12
Miscellaneous Services
10
Government & Public Services
9
Arts & Culture
9

123 nearby places across 15 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Jennifer Aniston

Artwork

~20 ft
Mark Harmon

Artwork

~90 ft
Jennifer Garner

Artwork

~390 ft
Garth Brooks

Artwork

~650 ft
Queen - Walk of Fame

Artwork

~670 ft
Museum of Death

Museum

6363 Selma

~1010 ft11:00-20:00
Website

Theaters & performance venues

Avalon Hollywood

Theatre

1735 Vine Street

~500 ft
+1-323-462-8900Website
Arena Cinelounge Hollywood

Cinema

6464 Sunset Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1-323-924-1644Website

Libraries & archives

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Archive

Archive

~0.4 mi

Banking

ATM

Atm

~190 ft
Chase

Bank

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 323-466-1121Website
Bank of America

Bank

~0.3 mi
Website

Money services

Currency exchange

Bureau De Change

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Wood&Vine

Restaurant

6280 Hollywood Boulevard

~20 ft
+1 323-334-3360
Hollywood Burgers

Fast Food

6250 Hollywood Boulevard

~90 ftMo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 323-378-5668Website
Delphine Eatery & Bar

Restaurant

6250 Hollywood Boulevard

~110 ftMo-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-22:30
+1 323-798-1355Website
Katsuya Hollywood

Restaurant

6300 Hollywood Boulevard

~220 ftMo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00
+1 323-871-8777Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

6201 Hollywood Boulevard

~400 ft05:00-21:00
+1 323-536-9220Website
Dos Burritos

Restaurant

6328 Hollywood Boulevard

~420 ftMo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30
+1 323-460-4178Website
Sinful Pizza

Restaurant

6338 Hollywood Boulevard

~520 ftMo-Th,Su 12:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00
+1 213-513-1300Website
Greenleaf

Restaurant

6201 Hollywood Boulevard

~530 ft
+1 323-380-5127Website
Totoyama Sushi & Ramen

Restaurant

6201 Hollywood Boulevard

~570 ftMo-We,Su 11:30-22:00; Th-Sa 11:30-23:00
+1-323-791-7791Website
Beso Hollywood

Restaurant

~620 ftMo-Fr 18:00-22:00; Sa-Su 18:00-23:00
+1-323-467-7991Website
Shake Shack

Fast Food

~680 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:30
+1-323-593-7763Website
Cinespace

Restaurant

6356 Hollywood Boulevard

~680 ft
+1 323-817-3456Website

Cafes & Coffee

The Pie Hole

Cafe

6314 Hollywood Boulevard

~250 ft11:00-21:00; PH off
+1 323-963-5174Website
Ten Forward Coffee and Tea Lounge

Cafe

1635 Vine Street

~320 ftMo-Fr 6:45-23:00; Sa 9:00-23:00; Su 9:00-22:00
+1 323-871-4104Website
Jane Q

Cafe

~940 ft
Greco's New York Pizzeria

Cafe

~1040 ftMo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00
+1-323-465-2000Website
Intelligentsia Cafe

Cafe

~0.2 mi
After Coffee

Cafe

~0.3 mi
greenwork

Cafe

~0.3 mi
Clark Street Diner

Cafe

6145 Franklin Avenue

~0.3 mi
Philz Coffee

Cafe

~0.3 mi
Solar de Cahuenga

Cafe

~0.4 miMo-Su 08:00-16:00
Starbucks

Cafe

6102 West Sunset Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1 323-467-6404Website

Bakeries & Desserts

After's Ice Cream

Ice Cream

6201 Hollywood Boulevard

~500 ftMo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Su 14:00-24:00
+1 657-215-5924Website

Grocery & Markets

Trader Joe's

Supermarket

1600 Vine Street

~540 ftMo-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 323-856-0689Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

6051 Hollywood Boulevard

~0.2 mi
+1 323-464-0711Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

6500 Hollywood Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1 626-379-9676Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

~0.3 mi
Yucca Market

Convenience

~0.3 miSu-Tu 08:00-22:00; We-Sa off
Extra Mile

Convenience

~0.4 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~250 ft

Postal services

Mailbox

Post Box

~770 ft
Mailbox

Post Box

~0.3 mi
Mailbox

Post Box

~0.4 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~830 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi

Specialists

Optometrix

Optician

~30 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~440 ft
Website
Walgreens

Chemist

~0.2 mi24/7
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
Rite Aid

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Saban Community Clinic

Clinic

6043 Hollywood Boulevard

~0.3 miMo 07:30-18:30; Tu-Fr 07:30-16:30; Sa-Su off
+1 323-653-1990Website
Jeffrey Goodman Clinic

Clinic

~0.4 mi

Other services

Church of Scientology International (CSI)

Yes

6331 Hollywood Boulevard

~520 ft
Newsagent

Newsagent

~660 ft
World Book & News

Newspaper

~930 ft
+1 323-465-4352Website
Hollywood walk of fame Headquarters

Yes

~0.2 mi
+1-323-464-6453Website
Mojo Hookah Lounge

Hookah Lounge

~0.2 mi
Website
Florist

Florist

~0.2 mi
Nickelodeon

Photo

~0.3 mi
Website
SmogPros

Yes

~0.3 mi
FedEx Office

Copyshop

~0.3 mi
Henry Printing

Copyshop

~0.3 mi

Body art

The Original True Tattoo

Tattoo

1614 North Cahuenga Boulevard

~1040 ft
Wilcox Tattoo

Tattoo

~0.3 mi
Website
LA Tattoo

Tattoo

~0.4 mi

Beauty & spa

Wynn Nail Spa

Beauty

Vine Street

~0.2 mi09:30-10:00
+1 323-871-8001Website
European Wax Center

Beauty

~0.2 mi
Website

Hair services

High Life Hair Salon

Hairdresser

6051 Hollywood Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su off
+1 323-465-7886Website
Supercuts

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
Hair salon

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi

Legal services

The Beck Law Office, APC

Lawyer

1800 Vine Street

~960 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1 213-567-4511Website
Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers

Lawyer

6255 Sunset Boulevard

~0.2 mi24/7
+1-323-464-6453Website

Professional services

NeueHouse

Coworking

6121 Sunset Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Record Nations

Company

6501 Sunset Blvd

~0.4 mi
+1-323-982-7671Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~820 ft
Bench

Bench

~830 ft
Bench

Bench

~1040 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.4 mi
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Bench

~0.4 mi

Entertainment venues

Ecco Ultra Lounge

Nightclub

~940 ft
+1-323-464-2065Website
The Room

Nightclub

~970 ft
Website
AV Nightclub

Nightclub

~0.2 miMo 22:30-03:00; Fr-Sa 22:30-03:00
+1 323-466-1400Website
Hollywood Hookah Lounge

Nightclub

~0.3 miMo-Su 16:00 - 04:00
+1 323-469-4622Website
Black Rabbit Rose Magic

Nightclub

1719 North Hudson Avenue

~0.3 mi
Eden Sunset

Nightclub

6523 West Sunset Boulevard

~0.4 mi

Places of worship

Country Church of Hollywood

Place Of Worship

~930 ft
Vedanta Temple

Place Of Worship

1946 Vedanta Place

~0.4 mi
+1-323-465-7114Website
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International

Place Of Worship

5930 Franklin Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-323-960-3100Website

Sports & outdoor

Metro Bike Hub

Bicycle

~200 ft

Clothing & fashion

Iguana Vintage Clothing

Clothes

6320 Hollywood Boulevard

~350 ftMo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 323-462-1010Website
Ivan Bitton Style House

Clothes

5619 Hollywood Boulevard

~490 ftMo-Sa 08:30-19:30; Su off
+1 323-217-5377Website
DripLA

Clothes

~870 ft
Hollywood Suit Outlet

Clothes

~0.2 mi
+1-800-784-8799Website
Playmates of Hollywood

Clothes

~0.3 mi
Website
Hollywood Exotic Shop

Clothes

~0.3 mi

Electronics & technology

Amoeba Music

Music

6200 Hollywood Boulevard

~370 ftMo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-323-245-6400Website
Starlight Retail Inc

Electronics

1800 Vine Street

~970 ftMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-21:00
+1-323-578-3758Website

Specialty stores

Funko Hollywood

Toys

6201 Hollywood Boulevard

~810 ftMo-Su 11:00-20:00
Website
Cosmo Smoke Shop

Tobacco

~810 ft
Panpipes Magickal Marketplace

Gift

~0.2 mi
Website

Community & employment centers

Los Angeles LGBT Center

Community Centre

1625 Schrader Boulevard

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-01:00
+1-323-993-7400Website

Gyms & fitness centers

Equinox

Fitness Centre

~690 ft

Sports facilities

Pharmacy Boardshop

Sports

1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Website
Fucking Awesome

Sports

6556 Hollywood Boulevard

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-19:00
+1-323-498-5190Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~130 ft
Parking facility

Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

Vehicle rentals

Metro Bike Share

Bicycle Rental

~380 ft
Metro Bike Share

Bicycle Rental

~560 ft
Metro Bike Share

Bicycle Rental

~890 ft

Other transportation

Toyota Hollywood

Car

6000 Hollywood Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Attractions

Hollywood and Vine

Attraction

~140 ft

Visitor information

Information board

Information

~0.4 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Arco

Fuel

6100 Franklin Avenue

~0.3 mi
Chevron

Fuel

~0.4 mi