Kim Chuy Restaurant — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I use Maps more for reading reviews rather than writing, but felt the place made enough of an impression for me to say something.

Visual: Place came off as a little dingy. It looks neater in the photos rather than how it appears upon arrival. Not something I usually mind, but figured might as well mention it. Service: As others have mentioned, the people running the place don't exactly come off as the most hospitable. They were a little rude when ordering and requesting something as simple as an extra spoon. Waiting time was reasonable enough until one of the orders seemed to take longer to arrive than expected. By the time everyone else was halfway done through their meals we asked about the order only to discover they forgot to make it altogether. Another thing I noted was clothing attire. Wouldnt have hurt for them to wear something cleaner, considering they were handling peoples food. Again, not something I usually care for but on top of everything else, it didn't help much. Food: Going back to the delayed order, when it did arrive it looked like someone had drooled all over it. When picking up a peice it sort of left trails of slime from the food to the fork. After unwillingly taking a bite, I found the taste wasn't as bad as I feared but again the gooey-ness just made it off putting to eat. Only good thing I have to say was the fried rice was a lot more preferable to eat, and was actually pretty good. Good enough that I give the place 2 stars instead of one.

Overall, not the best of experience. I'm rather disappointed actually, seeing as others here seem to have had a more pleasant stay here. Maybe I'll give them another shot sometime in the later future, but for now I don't find it worth taking the risk. Should've headed to the places next to it that seemed more busy...

If this place were to run out of business, I would cry. A part of me would be missing. I'm serious.

I've grown up on Viet, Chinese, and Teo Chow food. And this is the only place I go to to order the chive cake (Canto: Gao (like "dog") Choi (meaning vegetable) Bang (meaning pastry). It's a glutinous rice cake sort of thing with chives inside. They don't have it on the menu but they're about 80 cents each. I've tried it at many many other places and also tried to buy it frozen from supermarkets. NONE compare to this restaurant's. They also fry it for you upon request but I don't prefer that.

It also comes with really good fish sauce to pour on it. My mom tried to imitate it but was not successful and she can imitate most food we eat at restaurants!

TIP: I bring it home and if it's cold, I put a white paper towel on top of it and heat it up. Then I cut each piece in fours and pour the fish sauce on top. YUUUUMMMM.

But if you have braces.. esp clear ones, don't you dare eat this. The green chives will stick onto your brackets and if you try to take it off, the green will tint your clear brackets until you thoroughly brush your teeth! Sad two years when I had my braces and couldn't eat these without have a toothpick ready to save myself from social suicide.

Their noodles are good as well! The hieu tieu (the yellow noodles with soup, fish ball, meat, etc). YUMMM but I could get those anywhere as well hahah. BUT STILL SO GOOD!

and of course it's cheap bc it's located in 626 haha. Right across from...

🍜 Chinatown’s Comfort Corner – A Humbling Noodle Experience at Kim Chuy

Kim Chuy is an unassuming treasure that overdelivers on flavor, warmth, and tradition. It’s the kind of local gem that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in—generous servings, authentic Chinese comfort food, and a no-frills vibe that feels just like home.

We started with the wonton egg noodle soup and a side of fried leeks. The soup? Not just good—it was built for noodle lovers. The broth was rich, the noodles perfectly textured, and the flavors so soothing that conversation at the table paused. It was a quiet appreciation of something humble and deeply satisfying, a true noodle moment that lifts your mood without saying a word.

We also ordered the broccoli beef chow mein, and I wish we’d snapped a photo before we dove in. The vegetables were crisp, fresh, and infused with garlic and savory chow mein notes. It’s not your typical fast-food-style dish—this is home-style, family cooking done right. Every bite reminded me of meals made with care, meant to be enjoyed and remembered.

Kim Chuy even offers pre-made leeks you can take home and cook—perfect for sharing, and trust me, they’ll go fast. Whether you’re a lifelong local or exploring Chinatown for the first time, Kim Chuy is a soul-satisfying stop that brings joy to noodle enthusiasts and food...