Chinois On Main

Albert Chiang 2 months ago

We just had dinner at Chinois again. We have been coming here from before we were married, which was 1989. My wife took me here for my birthday the first time we visited (pre 1989). In a world where everything changes for the sake of change, it is wonderful to come to Chinois and experience a place that has offered the same incredible cuisine for so many wonderful years. I look forward to sitting at a table right up against the window filled with orchids! Order the whole ginger catfish!

capo 7 months ago

Went for lunar new year last night. The only great thing was the entertainment. Food was absolutely terrible. It was a 5 course menu. Should be easy for kitchen to execute. I'll never come back here. Btw you guys have a major gnat infestation.

Devin Geis a year ago

I recently arranged a group dinner at Chinois on Main in Santa Monica, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable dining experiences I have had. From the moment we walked in, the manager and owner greeted us warmly and continued to check in throughout the evening with such genuine kindness that it really set the tone for the night. We ordered a bit of everything for the table, and every dish truly impressed. The crispy calamari salad had the perfect balance of crunch and bright, refreshing flavors. The Shanghai lobster with curry sauce was rich, aromatic, and absolutely decadent, a standout that had everyone at the table talking. The catfish filet with sizzling ginger was light, flaky, and bursting with flavor, while the roast duck with plum sauce had the perfect combination of tender meat and crisp skin. The spicy lamb with cilantro was bold and savory, perfectly seasoned and beautifully presented. It is rare to have a group meal where every single dish shines, but Chinois managed to deliver across the board. The food, service, and atmosphere came together seamlessly for an unforgettable evening. I would highly recommend Chinois on Main to anyone visiting or local to the

Dosomethingforty 3 years ago

Restaurant seems to be frozen in time since the year 2000. The interior and exterior retain their vintage charm and the menu features simple dishes made with quality ingredients. While the food was excellent, the service could use some improvement. Although the staff was friendly, it seemed a bit chaotic and disorganized at times, which made the dining experience a little less enjoyable. However, I was happy to be back at Chiona on main after a long time and would definitely recommend it for the tasty food and vintage charm.

Claudia Diaz Edited 2 years ago

This Asian-French fusion restaurant is one I’ve been wanting to come to for years and it was worth the wait! Amazing service. Still closed indoors but they made a cozy out door area with live music. I went on a Thursday. Fun area to be in overall. We order the soup that was Devine. The catfish was perfect with a little squeeze of lime and we got 2 sides. Veggies and stir fried rice. I was in food heaven! Their servings are all shareable sizes if you like to share with someone on a date. Perfect spot for a cute date. LARGE wine selection and cocktails were yummy.