Bistro Na's

The inspiration

Bistro Na's set out to bring an upscale classic Chinese culinary feast to a wide Los Angeles audience, in the words of its owner . The kitchen focuses on Manchu imperial cuisine, recipes Eater notes were once reserved for royalty and handed down through generations of imperial-kitchen chefs .

Who's behind it

The kitchen is led by Chef Tian, whose team hand-picks rare, superior ingredients for the imperial-style menu .

What to order

• Imperial Manchu dishes: the menu's core, described by the restaurant as an authentic taste of royal Manchu cuisine .

What people are saying

Critics at Eater describe the room as evoking a traditional Chinese courtyard from the Qing dynasty, which matches the restaurant's own courtyard setting of bamboo trim and soft hanging lights . The Michelin recognition adds weight: the restaurant holds a Michelin star awarded in 2019 and again in 2021 .

Why you should try it

If you are staying anywhere near Temple City, this is imperial Chinese cooking that historically existed only inside the palace kitchen, served minutes away in the San Gabriel Valley .