🍲 LA｜An Old-School Cantonese Gem Only Locals Know

One of the best finds this holiday — a decades-old restaurant with little online buzz but packed with regulars. It’s not your typical Cantonese banquet hall — the flavors lean Teochew-inspired, so ordering the usual might mean missing the real stars here. 🍗 Crispy Roasted Chicken Skip the roast goose — the crispy chicken here is legendary! Skin is crackling and fragrant, meat beneath stays juicy and tender. 🎃 Salted Egg Yolk Pumpkin Strips Thick, savory salted egg coating over soft, sweet pumpkin — a first for me and absolutely delicious. 🐚 Clams in Black Bean Sauce Rich, savory, and great over rice. Clams are plump and satisfying — even worth a solo visit. 🦀 Garlic Pepper Crab A showstopper! Huge, meaty crab stir-fried with garlic and peppers — every piece is packed with flesh. Perfect for sharing. 🥩 French-Style Beef Cubes Tender beef and mushrooms in a velvety sauce — a Cantonese classic done exceptionally well here. 🍖 Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs Like upgraded sweet-and-sour pork — crispy, tangy, and served with pineapple. Kid-approved! 🍠 Taro Paste with Ginkgo A warm, sweet dessert soup with giant scoops of taro paste, wood ear, red dates, and ginkgo — winter comfort in a bowl. 💰 Budget-friendly lunch specials From $12.99–$15.99, with over 60 options including rice and soup. Available 11am–5pm — a steal for lunch or late lunch! This place reminds you that beyond new hotspots and viral trends, old-school Cantonese comfort still shines bright ✨ 📍 Taste of MP / Lucky Seafood Restaurant 415 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 #LACantonese #OldSchoolEats #MontereyParkFood #TeochewFlavors #ComfortFood #LunchSpecials #HiddenGemLA #ChineseFoodLA #FamilyStyle #LAfoodie #EatLikeALocal #TimelessTastes #FoodWithHistory