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Actually I Want Chinese Instead
Brentwood proper is notoriously quiet for Chinese dining, but a beloved local staple sits on San Vicente Boulevard and outstanding regional specialists are just a short drive across the neighborhood border.
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Chin Chin
Brentwood's longtime fixture for California-style Chinese comfort food and breezy patio dining. Order the signature Chinese chicken salad loaded with wonton crisps and the garlic chili crisp wontons. Valet and underground plaza parking make weekday lunch visits effortless.
Brentwood is thin on traditional Chinese options, so you will find much stronger regional cooking just minutes away across the neighborhood border in Sawtelle, West Los Angeles, and Westwood.
Nearby — Sawtelle (about 5 minutes from Brentwood)
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Tasty Noodle House
A bustling Shanghainese go-to celebrated for doughy comfort plates and explosive dumplings. Get the thick-skinned Shanghai grilled pork buns with crispy golden bottoms and the savory pork and vegetable rice cakes. Arrive early during peak dinner hours to dodge long sidewalk waits.
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Dan Modern Chinese
A bright, sleek dining room turning out delicate dumplings and wok dishes from an open kitchen. Order the soup-filled pork and shrimp xiao long bao and the rich short rib fried rice. Seating is fast-casual, making it an easy, high-quality backup for lunch or quick takeout.
Nearby — West Los Angeles (about 7 minutes from Brentwood)
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Sichuan Impression
Renowned Chengdu specialist delivering serious numbing heat and bold pepper profiles to the Westside. Do not skip the fiery toothpick lamb coated in toasted cumin or the tingling boiled fish with rattan pepper. There are no reservations, so add your name to the list right as doors open for dinner.
Nearby — Westwood (about 8 minutes from Brentwood)
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Qin West Noodle
A casual Shaanxi counter joint dishing out springy noodles and deeply spiced northern street fare. Grab the dry-mixed Guilin rice noodles with braised beef and a flaky pork mo sandwich. Interior seating is tiny, making it a prime target for a lightning-fast takeout lunch.
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