Seafood
Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions
Whole fish steamed and finished with hot oil, fresh ginger, and green onions — the Cantonese standard.
Cantonese restaurant · 800 Yale St, Los Angeles
A neighborhood staple for Cantonese cooking in Los Angeles
Guests call Zen Mei Bistro a "beloved neighborhood staple" for thin-crispy lemon chicken with real-lemon sauce, pork-heavy century egg congee, and Singapore noodles loaded with seafood. Lunch specials run until mid-afternoon.
Google rating4.5 ★ Google rating
HoursMonday: 10 am–9:30 pm
VisitDine-in · Takeout
From the kitchen
A taste of what awaits at 800 Yale St in Los Angeles.
Why guests drive across Los Angeles
210 reviews, 4.5 stars. Regulars mention the friendly service, the lunch special value, and flavors that outperform the modest bistro setting.
"Small bistro packed with amazing flavors. We had the eggplant and beef with green beans along with fried dumplings. Everything tasted great. If you make it for lunch special hours the food is a steal."
"This place is a beloved neighborhood staple. The lemon chicken is one of my favorite dishes. The breading is so thin and crispy, and the dipping sauce tastes like real lemons. I also love the braised string beans and pan fried yee mein noodles. The owner…"
"The ladies are really nice, got the pork and century egg congee and it had lots of pork in it compared to other spots I’ve been to around Chinatown! Also got their Singapore noodle stir fry which came with lots of various seafood!! I wish I also tried…"
Find us on Yale Street
800 Yale St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Tuesday we're closed; Friday and Saturday we stay open until 10 pm. Call ahead to confirm seating or place a takeout order.
- Address
800 Yale St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States - Phone
+1 213-626-7113 - Hours
Monday: 10 am–9:30 pm - Dining
Dine-in · Takeout