Chinois On Main
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Top Sentiments among Chinois On Main Reviewers
Fresh uni sauce
Irresistible Mongolian lamb chops
Soft shell crab appetizer
Best dishes
Delicious pesto chicken sandwich
Amazing Lobster
Delightful dinner
Fresh pastries
Famous chicken salad
Splendid presentation
Customer Reviews (29 reviews)
Rsaenz
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2009This restaurant came very highly recommended and my girlfriend and I were very very excited to try it on date night. Unfortunately from the beginning this was an awful experience that made us wish for a hinano burger.... (more)
Hvnphunn
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2008Very nice, relaxed atmosphere. Food was a little pricey, but well worth it. Our server, Lisa, was exceptional nd on top of everything, from the menu to our wine need. She made our experience worth going back for!... (more)
inmytree83
on Citysearch Sep 23, 2008I took a friend here about 2 weeks ago, and was underwhelmed to say the least. The food was good, but not worth the price. We had the pineapple glazed quail, which was excellent, and the salmon, which was dry and... (more)
SFRGRWES
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2008My wife and I were anticipating an extraordinary meal for our lunch and one of Mr. Puck's eateries and were let down, maybe our expectations were to high. I had anticipated eating at one LA's great restraunts all week... (more)
Aaron310
on Citysearch May 07, 2008So everyone has different levels of expectations. I will be the first to say that when i go out to eat, i want to be wowed. Weather i am at Urth cafe, Chaya, or Chinois on Main, I want my food to be awesome! I understand that... (more)
chex
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2008Being a Wolfgang Puck owned restaurant you would think the food would be high quality. Not at Chinois! I have been to many restaurants owned by WGP and all have exceeded my expectations! My Husband and I went to... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2008<b>The Scene</b><br>A shockingly no-holds-barred assault of the garish. Liberace showed more restraint in choosing costumes than did interior designer Barbara Lazaroff (Puck's wife) when decorating the... (more)
shelly1234
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2007Superb food and service. The atomsphere is pleasant and the tables are close to one another so you may get the opportunity to know your neighbors! The catfish is not to be missed. The vegetarian dishes are tantilizing... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jul 03, 2007The classics still stand: With trendy restaurants coming and going, Chinois is a consistent bright spot in Los Angeles dining. The lobster curry and the sauce used on the tuna are totally decadent. It is always loud,... (more)
paranoidpyro
on Citysearch Mar 04, 2007There have been many occasions when I've canceled previous plans in order to eat at this restaurant. The decor is a bit over the top mid 90s design style, but fun. The food is awe-inspiring. One of the times I went with... (more)
valleynewsgal
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2006Went on a girl's night out and didn't have to wait long for a table, which was a nice change in LA. We had just enough time to order drinks at the very crowded bar before we were seated at our table. The staff was extremely... (more)
rockee
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2006We just went to Chinois on Main last night. The food was amazing. We recommend the braised short ribs and the won ton wrapped sea bass. The wait staff had practical tips for ordering and was so friendly and helpful. The... (more)
johhnywolf
on Yahoo Feb 10, 2006Excellent food: The NY steak is the best I've had. Everything is good, but also very expensive. (more)
Arline
on Yahoo Feb 05, 2006We couldnt wait to leave: We made reservation and arrive on time, but we waited an hour before we got our table. The food wasnt worth the wait at all. We had the tasteless/bland catfish. We also had the tasteless duck... (more)
beate628@...
on Yahoo Jan 13, 2006What a disappointment!: Highly overrated. The dish we chose was equal to an ordinary dish in an inexpensive Chinese restaurant but at 4 times the price. The ambiance was terrible - noisy and poor lighting. As a... (more)
tyhe
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2005There are so many other places where you can pay a lot of money and be really well taken care of. For the money, a place should be confortable and relaxed. I guess some people get all excited when a restaurant is crowded... (more)
rinkatink88
on Citysearch Sep 21, 2005I have to agree with many previous reviews, Chinois has continue to go downhill over the years. The food is still good but overpriced, and I was amazed at the wine's markup. Expected better service with such a high... (more)
paddyoh
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2005I first went to Chinois many years ago and have been back 4-5 times since. However, it slowly and surely reminded me of the fable about the Emperor With No Clothes. It's reputation was earned a long time ago, and it kinda... (more)
kates_kid
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2005Went in on a Monday night w/o a reso - hostess was really cool about it. They were still rocking at 9pm. The food was spectacular - server seemed to have smoked a bowl before her shift - don't know if she was toked or just... (more)
foodfinds
on Citysearch Nov 24, 2004My friend and I went there and we were the youngest people in the restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was good, although it's somewhat expensive. I didn't think the ambience was that good. The wait staff... (more)