LA｜Insane Value ~ Just $10-15 per Person for Cantonese Food! 🥢💰

Some say LA's Chinatown has faded, but I still love visiting. More young entrepreneurs are opening shops here, and the old restaurants maintain great service and nostalgic flavors. Today's spot is near the popular Endorffeine Coffee. The prices feel even lower than in the San Gabriel Valley! Perfect for a $15 meal or as a canteen for nearby workers and students. 【$9.99 Combo】 Choose one congee + rice rolls or fried dough stick. I picked Minced Beef Congee + Beef Rice Rolls—both huge portions! Honestly, one combo could feed two. Congee is my go-to during flu season, though I can only make plain rice porridge at home. 😅 Dim sum is a must! I always order siu mai, lava buns, chicken feet, and spare ribs. The lava buns ooze generously when split—my kid ate three in one go! 🥟 【Mushroom & Tofu】 Savory sauce pairs perfectly with rice. The tofu is silky and well-seasoned. 【Crispy Roast Duck】 Even a half portion ($20+) is generous! The skin is super crispy, served with sweet bean sauce and steamed buns—so satisfying! 🦆 【Beef Chow Fun】 Wok hei is essential here. Tender beef and slightly charred yet soft noodles make every bite flavorful. 【Signature Lobster】 Market price (around $50 for a whole lobster that day). The meat was plump and bouncy, expertly seasoned. Cantonese seafood spots always do lobster right—way easier than cooking it at home! 🦞 The owner treated us to sun cakes after the meal—so kind! 💛 I love Chinatown for its lack of pretense, where you can see everyday life and elders strolling in the sun, just like our own grandparents. The restaurant is centrally located in Chinatown, within walking distance of cute shops. Street parking is recommended—free on Sundays! Will share more about Chinatown’s hidden gems next time. 👣 East Garden Restaurant 750 N Hill St F, Los Angeles, CA 90012 #TravelEats #LocalFavorites #LosAngeles #LALife #LAEats #DimSum