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Broadway CuisineC+Mixed Bag

913 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Chinese restaurant · 4.5/5 Google (308 reviews)

Reservations · Delivery · Takeout

Large, casual Chinatown spot for classic Cantonese-American dishes with generous portions and fair prices, but service inconsistencies and repeated tipping confrontations can sour visits.

Why it gets a C+ for overall quality

Broadway Cuisine delivers solid food quality with crowd-pleasing Cantonese classics and comfortable, spacious seating that appeals to families and groups. However, inconsistent execution across visits, documented food safety concerns including multiple bug-in-food reports, and unreliable service attentiveness prevent a higher grade. Fair pricing and generous portions are genuine strengths, but reliability issues make this a proceed-with-caution choice rather than a confident recommendation.

Restaurant Summary

In Chinatown, Broadway Cuisine feels big and welcoming, the kind of place where round tables fill with families and steaming tea shows up fast. Diners describe plates arriving hot and plentiful, though some call the decor a bit dated. One guest summed it up neatly: "We found lots of seating and quick, friendly service." Do note that a minority report tense moments over tipping and occasional delays when the room is holiday-busy. The cooking leans toward classic Cantonese comfort rather than trend-chasing. Think orange chicken with real snap, chow fun, kung pao, and shrimp in garlic sauce. Portions are generous and prices fair for the area, which is why groups gravitate here. If you want fireworks or fusion, you may not find them, but when the kitchen is on, it delivers exactly the kind of crowd-pleasing flavors people crave. Families are well served: the room is spacious for strollers and the menu is packed with kid-friendly staples like fried rice, noodles, broccoli beef, and sweet mains. There is no listed kids menu, but you can build a child-pleasing spread from simple dishes. Expect mild spice unless requested, and skip more assertive seafood if your little ones prefer the greatest hits.

At a Glance

What Sets It Apart

What People Love

Points of Concern

Service & Dining Experience

Service StyleTable Service Average Cost$32-$48 per person ReservationsRecommended

What to Order

Perfect For

Location Insights

Area: Historic Chinatown corridor with tourists and locals; casual shops and long-standing eateries; daytime bustle, calmer evenings.

Safety: Generally busy and fine with normal urban caution; well-trafficked main street lighting.

Nearby: Near Chinatown Station, galleries, plazas, and bakeries; mix of destination diners and neighborhood visitors.

Lincoln HeightsLincoln Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, characterized by a mix of residential and industrial areas. The dining scene is diverse and increasingly influenced by Latino culture, with many casual eateries and authentic ethnic restaurants. The area is undergoing gradual revitalization but retains a working-class, community-oriented atmosphere.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

Monday11:00–21:30 Tuesday11:00–21:30 Wednesday11:00–21:30 Thursday11:00–21:30 Friday11:00–21:30 Saturday11:00–21:30 Sunday11:00–21:30

Available: Reservations, Delivery, Takeout

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