Ocean Seafood 750 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012-2819 (213) 687-2819

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LA’s Chinatown may not be particularly authentic -it was built in the thirties as a tourist attraction and features props donated by Cecil B. DeMille—but the dim sum at Ocean Seafood certainly is. In addition to a full menu of Cantonese cuisine and a wall of live seafood tanks, waiters bring carts to your table stockpiled with delicious plates of the tea snacks known as dim sum. Your grandchildren will be thrilled with the variety of options, as treats like har gow, shui mai, pork bao, and spare ribs are offered up. After lunch, stroll the streets and investigate the local boutiques, a fantastic place to seek out cheap and original gifts.

Info: Free

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 10pm

Age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)