Ocean Seafood
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2819
Phone: (213) 687-3088
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Ord Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-10pm
Editorial Review for Ocean Seafood – by Martha Burr
The Scene
Cantonese seafood doesn't get much better--or fresher--than this. You'll find a wall of aquariums that are teeming with lively (sometimes bizarre-looking) fish, shrimp, lobster and crab. Spiffy uniformed waiters buzz around the dining room, offering impeccable service and dining suggestions. Heed their advice--they know what they're talking about.
The Food
It would be a crime not to eat Ocean Seafood's famous shrimp, prepared a variety of ways, the most popular being boiled up and peeled right at the table; the sweet, clean meat is similar to a tender langoustine. Fried oysters arrive golden and sizzling, breaking open to reveal steaming clouds of perfect flesh. Another standout dish is the Peking duck, dramatically carved and served tableside in two delicious courses. The kitchen also dishes out beef, chicken and pork that rival Hong Kong's own.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodLocated in the heart of Chinatown, walk off your meal with a nice stroll through the area's many shopping attractions.
User Reviews for Ocean Seafood
07/06/2008 Posted by photowriter333
Went looking for some early Saturday morning, Los Angeles' Chinatown, Chinese food. Actually looking for some noodles and maybe a seafood soup. Happened upon this locale, passed it many times, went in once, thought the dinners were a bit pricey considering all the options, and passed. But today was both a surprise and a delight. Dim Sum Heaven! And that is about all that you will get at this hour of the weekend day. Don't expect to order fried squid, or Cod in black bean sauce. They are serving Dim Sum, and they are serious about it. Once seated, we were literally swamped by servers. The choices were made lightening fast. But not to complain. It was delicious, well-prepared, and efficiently fast and fun. The bill for two was a bit high, nearing $80, as compared to $40 at another well-established Dim Sum eatery located just North and down the street near the entrance to the freeway. But the food was better than good, which is what the other place serves-- so, all in all, it was worth the extra ducats.
Pros: Lot of space. Happy environment. Hey, It's Chinatown, Jake!
Cons: Mobbed by the staff. Let me breath between bites of Dim Sum!!!
06/15/2007 Posted by jian328
Very good food and service , the "A" rating by Helth Department is the reason i always invite my guest and family to this 2nd floor elegant Hongkong style restaurant , i don't need to worry about some thing.
Pros: Ambience, food , service
Cons: Compare other chinese restaurant NONE
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