CBS Seafood Restaurant (Chinatown)

Ready for dim sum? This is probably one of the best places in Chinatown for dim sum. They serve it 7 days a week during 10am-2pm. If you're thinking of going there over the weekend, expect to wait at least 30 minutes or more. But during that time, if you are starving, you can pick up some dim sum in their deli department. It's the same that's being pushed around in carts inside the restaurant.

It's an absolute treat and you can sample just about everything they have to offer for a very fair & reasonable price. On average, you can expect to get out with about $10 per person and that's walking out being completely satisfied & full. As long as you stay away from the expensive dishes such as the shark fin soup, crab rolls, roast pork or duck, or other specialty dishes. I'm not saying they're bad - they're just more expensive. The traditional dumplings (siu mai, har gow, & others) are very fresh and very good, and they cost less than $2 per dish.

Parking is a bear, like anywhere else in Chinatown but CBS do offer a small parking lot. It's usually full during lunch time but if you're lucky, you might be able to find something on Spring St using the meters. There is also a parking lot across the street that's usually empty if you're willing to pay.

Overall, try CBS if you're ever in Chinatown. You won't be disappointed. It's great not only for dim sum, but for dinner as well.

Their address is:
700 N Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Right next to Philippe the Original