HistoryNew Chinatown was established in 1938 after Los Angeles's first Chinatown was razed to make way for Union Station. It was one of the first American malls - a destination for dining, shopping, and nightlife. Los Angeles Chinatown opened on June 25th 1938 with 8 merchants - some of whom are still owned and operated by the original families to this very day!SpecialtiesThe beautiful historic district of LA Chinatown offers visitors and residents an array of authentic ethnic cuisine (including LA's best dim sum), unique shopping, one-of-a-kind sightseeing and of course, people watching. At night, Chinatown's West and Central Plazas light up in a beautiful array of neon. Many restaurants are open late and there are plenty of bars to grab a cocktail or two or just dance the night away.