Peking Tavern - Los Angeles

My office was in search of a Chinese restaurant near our downtown LA location to host a visitor, and we were pleased to come across Peking Tavern. After reading reviews, we made a reservation online, which was a quick and easy process. When we arrived, our table was ready and we were impressed by the delicious food. Although the portion sizes were small for the price (e.g. 6 dumplings per order), we tried a variety of dishes and were pleased with the quality. However, even though our order was prepared promptly, it took 90 minutes to receive all of our dishes for a group of 8-12 people. The first dish, seafood dumplings, arrived after 20 minutes, while the last dish, veggie dumplings, took nearly 90 minutes. The server explained that the veggie dumplings required the longest preparation time, but this delay was still disappointing and left us feeling awkward. We do not plan on returning soon, hoping that the slow service was not typical. Despite the outstanding food, the lengthy wait was not worth it.

We sat at the bar and were quickly served delicious food and drinks. The fried chicken was outstanding! The menu had a variety of great options. The only thing I noticed, besides the tasty fried chicken, was the absence of music. However, everything else was fantastic. The unique bank vault door added a nice touch to the ambiance.

I discovered a hidden gem of a restaurant off the beaten path, with delicious food and warm hospitality. It may be a bit challenging to locate due to its secluded location, but the search is definitely worth it.

The dumplings at Knab had no flavor, and neither did the spring rolls. I ordered potstickers hoping for some pan-fried taste, but was disappointed. The server constantly forgot things. There are many amazing dumpling spots in LA, so this place needs to improve.

I had a great experience at this restaurant, with its delicious dumplings and cozy underground setting. While I personally didn't enjoy the Peking Old Fashioned because of the anise used in their bitters, I really loved the kobe pot stickers. I would definitely consider coming back again!