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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 725 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 278-0054
Website: https://www.northerncafeus.com/
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Northern Cafe
Northern-style Chinese Dumpling House · A genuine Chinese cuisine experience. · Juicy Dumplings · House Special Beef Noodle Soup · Orange Chicken · Beef Rolls · Taste …
Northern Cafe – Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Los Angeles, CA.90007. [email protected]. [email protected] (213) 741-9050. NORTHERN CAFE. Proudly Serving Southern California Since 2004. Hours.
Northern Cafe – Authentic Chinese Food in Los Angeles
Handmade dumplings, noodles & other classic Chinese eats are the draw at this casual counter serve.
Reviews
Katrin Mendoza
I was looking for a place to celebrate Lunar New Year with my fiends. We found a hidden gem in DTLA.
This Northern Cafe location is amazing!
The ambiance is elevated, they have their own bar and plenty of seating. All their food portions is big and definitely good for sharing. You get the bang for your back.I’m obsessed with their dumplings. The noodles are good, chewy and not soggy and tasty. They have plenty of drinks options from tea, boba milk tea and alcoholic drinks.
Service Is amazing, everyones was attentive and super nice. Food is really good highly recommended! a nice ambiance is a plus! I would come back here again!
What I got:
Garlic Cucumber, Beef Roll
Pork wontons in chili sauce, Pork and Cabbage Dumpling
Crab Meat and Pork Soup Dumpling, Shrimp and Pork Chive Dumplings
Orange Chicken, Beef Fried Noodle
Drinks:
Matcha Mojito
Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Boba
Thai Milk Tea
Chocolate Boba Milk Tea
… moreThis Northern Cafe location is amazing!
The ambiance is elevated, they have their own bar and plenty of seating. All their food portions is big and definitely good for sharing. You get the bang for your back.I’m obsessed with their dumplings. The noodles are good, chewy and not soggy and tasty. They have plenty of drinks options from tea, boba milk tea and alcoholic drinks.
Service Is amazing, everyones was attentive and super nice. Food is really good highly recommended! a nice ambiance is a plus! I would come back here again!
What I got:
Garlic Cucumber, Beef Roll
Pork wontons in chili sauce, Pork and Cabbage Dumpling
Crab Meat and Pork Soup Dumpling, Shrimp and Pork Chive Dumplings
Orange Chicken, Beef Fried Noodle
Drinks:
Matcha Mojito
Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Boba
Thai Milk Tea
Chocolate Boba Milk Tea
Jai Kalra
The noodle was decent and OK. I would not recommend the dumpling though. And don’t compare it to other restaurants. Noodle is OK if you wanna do a quick lunch spot Job..
Some staff member are on shift managers need training on communication
… moreSome staff member are on shift managers need training on communication
Michele Leocadio
Looking for authentic Chinese food in LA?
Northern Cafe in DTLA is a Northern – style Dumpling House. Whether you get dumplings steamed or pan-fried, these delicate bite size treats with different fillings are a dim sum staple. We tried their Pork Soup Dumplings 小笼包, Steamed Lamb Dumplings 羊肉蒸饺 , Pork Bun 猪肉包子 and pan-fried Shrimp, Pork, Chive Dumplings 三鲜水饺煮/ 煎 All definite MUST-TRYS!!
They have a Dim Sum Menu that runs ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday. Smaller portions at great prices. You get to try more items that way.
The Downtown location has a bar with cocktails and 50% off Happy Hour! We tried the Golden Pear Mule and Jade Coconut Crush which are so pretty!!
We tried the Beef Spicy Dry Pot 香辣锅, which is essentially a dry version of hotpot. It is stir-fried with a flavorful, spicy sauce, potato fries, bok choy, tender beef and wood ear mushrooms. It had such bold, aromatic flavors! Paired with rice, addictively good!! A new favorite!!
Other menu items we tried:
BBQ Lamb Skewer 羊肉串
Beef Fried Noodle 牛肉炒面 (tender beef, great noodle texture and very flavorful)
BBQ Pork Bun 叉烧包
Black Sesame Tang Yuan 黑芝麻大汤圆 (these balls are in a liquid. The texture is like mochi and the middle is creamy and a little sweet)
Black & Gold Egg Yolk Bun 黑金流沙包 (could have more egg yolk filling)
Marcos was a great help with service and helpful suggestions.
Parking: $15 valet in the building near restaurant
… moreNorthern Cafe in DTLA is a Northern – style Dumpling House. Whether you get dumplings steamed or pan-fried, these delicate bite size treats with different fillings are a dim sum staple. We tried their Pork Soup Dumplings 小笼包, Steamed Lamb Dumplings 羊肉蒸饺 , Pork Bun 猪肉包子 and pan-fried Shrimp, Pork, Chive Dumplings 三鲜水饺煮/ 煎 All definite MUST-TRYS!!
They have a Dim Sum Menu that runs ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday. Smaller portions at great prices. You get to try more items that way.
The Downtown location has a bar with cocktails and 50% off Happy Hour! We tried the Golden Pear Mule and Jade Coconut Crush which are so pretty!!
We tried the Beef Spicy Dry Pot 香辣锅, which is essentially a dry version of hotpot. It is stir-fried with a flavorful, spicy sauce, potato fries, bok choy, tender beef and wood ear mushrooms. It had such bold, aromatic flavors! Paired with rice, addictively good!! A new favorite!!
Other menu items we tried:
BBQ Lamb Skewer 羊肉串
Beef Fried Noodle 牛肉炒面 (tender beef, great noodle texture and very flavorful)
BBQ Pork Bun 叉烧包
Black Sesame Tang Yuan 黑芝麻大汤圆 (these balls are in a liquid. The texture is like mochi and the middle is creamy and a little sweet)
Black & Gold Egg Yolk Bun 黑金流沙包 (could have more egg yolk filling)
Marcos was a great help with service and helpful suggestions.
Parking: $15 valet in the building near restaurant
Ursula Tresvan
People say this is the same as din tai fung but less money. So figured let’s try it out. Disappointed with a 33 minute wait for carry out and not being offered a water or suggested to have a seat. Then I saw someone else check their bag at pick up- Ì usually never check glad I did didn’t provide enough sauces as requested. Also no ginger :(. We live 9 minutes away and then parking and food was cold so had to reheat. The green beans are flavorless zero garlic taste and NOTHING like din tai fung. Chicken fried rice had no flavor the dumplings had soup which was nice compared to dtf, the meat was a odd texture and again no flavor even after attempting to doctor up the replica chilli oil and soy. The chicken chow mein saved the rating it had sauce so it gave it some flavor and it was full of chicken. I wouldn’t be back here I would actually prefer to spend the extra $40 for dtf.
… moreCaroliz Travels And Adventures, LLC
If you’re craving Chinese food in downtown Los Angeles, this is a spot you won’t want to miss! The portions are generous—perfect for sharing—so you definitely get great value for your meal. We ordered the orange chicken and beef fried rice, and both were absolutely delicious.
One thing we truly appreciated was the relaxed atmosphere. There was no rush to clear our table after we finished eating, allowing us to sit and enjoy our time without feeling pressured to leave.
Our server, Hazel, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed.
For excellent food, generous portions, and great service, this place is definitely worth a visit!
… moreOne thing we truly appreciated was the relaxed atmosphere. There was no rush to clear our table after we finished eating, allowing us to sit and enjoy our time without feeling pressured to leave.
Our server, Hazel, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed.
For excellent food, generous portions, and great service, this place is definitely worth a visit!
Diana Chang
✨What pairs well with a Dimsum meal? Cocktail drinks with an Asian twist✨
Northern Cafe in Downtown LA has a special Dimsum menu (during weekends ONLY), as well as a fully stocked bar ready to make thirst quenching cocktails. Known as a dumpling house, first and foremost, you will soon realize that every dish and drink is executed flawlessly with the perfect balance of modern techniques to authentic flavors⚖️
First time trying Dimsum or don’t know what to get? Order this lineup and thank me later:
Dan Dan Noodles
Pork wontons in chili oil
Shrimp wontons in chili oil
Pork soup dumplings
Crab meat and pork soup dumplings
Steamed shrimp dumpling
Shrimp, pork and chive pot stickers
Beef roll
Golden Soup Beef Noodle
5 Spice Old Fashioned
Lunar Fizz
… moreNorthern Cafe in Downtown LA has a special Dimsum menu (during weekends ONLY), as well as a fully stocked bar ready to make thirst quenching cocktails. Known as a dumpling house, first and foremost, you will soon realize that every dish and drink is executed flawlessly with the perfect balance of modern techniques to authentic flavors⚖️
First time trying Dimsum or don’t know what to get? Order this lineup and thank me later:
Dan Dan Noodles
Pork wontons in chili oil
Shrimp wontons in chili oil
Pork soup dumplings
Crab meat and pork soup dumplings
Steamed shrimp dumpling
Shrimp, pork and chive pot stickers
Beef roll
Golden Soup Beef Noodle
5 Spice Old Fashioned
Lunar Fizz
Andy Ng
You gotta visit Northern Cafe for their comfort Chinese food right here in DTLA. Operating across from the metro station, it’s an easy access spot for dinner and date nights looking for great northern Chinese food.
There were a couple of great plant-based options that my friends and I shared. We tried their Veggie Rolls, Mapo Tofu, and their Veggie Steamed Dumplings. All of which were vegan by nature after we confirmed with the staff. Everything we had was top notch quality, filling, and tasty. I was a big fan of the rolls since I don’t see a veggie variant in a lot of Chinese restaurants.
The ambiance and service were all great so I have to give my props to Northern Cafe for giving us a wonderful dining experience.
… moreThere were a couple of great plant-based options that my friends and I shared. We tried their Veggie Rolls, Mapo Tofu, and their Veggie Steamed Dumplings. All of which were vegan by nature after we confirmed with the staff. Everything we had was top notch quality, filling, and tasty. I was a big fan of the rolls since I don’t see a veggie variant in a lot of Chinese restaurants.
The ambiance and service were all great so I have to give my props to Northern Cafe for giving us a wonderful dining experience.
R. D.
Glad there’s a Chinese dumplings in the area. My friend and I had lunch and were both satisfied. The dumplings were so good and yummy. The server Angie and the manager Sergio are friendly. The place was quite busy during lunch hours. Place was clean and organized. check it out for dumplings
… morejasmine xu
Very new, modern and clean inside.
This Chinese restaurant is located right across the street from the Bloc in downtown Los Angeles. The parking is difficult and you certainly need to walk. It is a very nice decorated, new restaurant. However, the food was rather average. For example, I ordered a seafood fry rice. It was about 20 dollars. It had 7 pieces of tasteless shrimp and 6 pieces of very light flavored scallops. When it comes to the ” real crab meat ” it was very small pieces and equally tasteless. Plus, there were very little vegetables. I have to say, this Chinese dish was very average and the price was certainly above the average. I just have to try other dishes until they change my mind. I certainly will not order this kind of the fry rice again, so do you.
… moreThis Chinese restaurant is located right across the street from the Bloc in downtown Los Angeles. The parking is difficult and you certainly need to walk. It is a very nice decorated, new restaurant. However, the food was rather average. For example, I ordered a seafood fry rice. It was about 20 dollars. It had 7 pieces of tasteless shrimp and 6 pieces of very light flavored scallops. When it comes to the ” real crab meat ” it was very small pieces and equally tasteless. Plus, there were very little vegetables. I have to say, this Chinese dish was very average and the price was certainly above the average. I just have to try other dishes until they change my mind. I certainly will not order this kind of the fry rice again, so do you.
chelsea aquino
I am very happy to know that a nearby dimsum location has opened. The garlic green beans were very tasty. The xiao long bao (pork soup dumplings) were good, but I wish they came out a little bit hotter to maintain soupiness. The soup solidified about 5-10 min of sitting on the table. The Dan Dan noodles were really yummy and recommend. I also ordered the orange chicken, but would opt out of ordering it next time. Very cool ambiance with an Asian inspired cocktail menu. I ordered a Thai Mar Tea Ni. I will definitely be coming back to try more items on their menu. Convenient walk for me and hours are very convenient since they are open till 10.
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