Los Angeles｜A Decades-Old Cantonese Spot Only OG Locals Know

One of the biggest discoveries this holiday was stumbling upon this restaurant! It’s barely mentioned online, but it’s a decades-old gem in the heart of the SGV. Sometimes chatting with longtime locals really helps uncover hidden treasures. And here’s the twist—it’s not your typical Cantonese banquet style, but rather leans toward Chaoshan (Teochew) flavors! If you order based on trendy dishes, you might miss out on the real soul food here. 🍗 Roasted Hanging Chicken I almost ordered roast goose, but was quickly steered toward this instead—the hanging chicken is legendary! Skin is incredibly crispy and fragrant, while the meat stays tender and juicy inside. I tried my best to capture its beauty—so aromatic and moist! 🎃 Salted Egg Yolk Pumpkin Strips Coated generously in crumbly salted egg yolk, with soft, melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin inside. A first for me—and so tasty! 🐚 Stir-Fried Clams in Black Bean Sauce Available in their lunch specials! Rich and savory, perfect over rice. The clams are plump and satisfying—great even for solo diners. 🦀 Lucky Garlic Crab This dish deserves a “wow!” Thick, meaty crab loaded with garlic and peppery aroma. Unlike places where you mostly get shell, here every piece is packed with crab meat. Perfect for sharing! 🥩 French-Style Beef Cubes Takes me back to my early days in LA when Cantonese seafood spots served this after certain hours. Always loved it. This version is exceptional—tender beef and mushrooms, flawlessly executed. 🍖 Lucky Spare Ribs Tastes like sweet and sour pork, but even better—served with pineapple at the bottom! Sweet, tangy, crispy—a surefire hit with kids. 🍠 Ginkgo & Taro Paste Dessert Soup My first time trying this—the taro paste is scooped like ice cream! With white fungus, red dates, and gingko nuts, it’s the perfect warm, comforting finish to a meal. 💰 Lunch Specials: $12.99 – $15.99 They offer over 60 dishes in their lunch special menu, served with steamed rice and soup. Available from 11 AM to 5 PM—so worker-friendly! I’ve included pics of the menu at the end for reference. The place is always packed with regulars who clearly know what’s up. LA is full of places worth exploring. Beyond new hits and viral spots, these time-honored Cantonese kitchens remind us that comfort food never goes out of style. 📍 Taste of MP – Lucky Seafood Restaurant 415 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 #LocalEats #LosAngeles #LAEats #OldSchoolFlavors #CantoneseFood #ChaoshanCuisine