The glistening, golden brown Peking duck (also known as Beijing duck) at Chinese restaurant Ji Rong in Rosemead is one of the best in Los Angeles, but what makes this restaurant stand out further is its robust menu of other centerpiece dishes, like the whole fried sweet and sour grouper. This is a particularly great spot for large groups or family dinners out; it's smart to order more than you even think
"It's hard to get a group of people to agree on anything, but typically, people can always agree on value," he says. "You want to order something that overdelivers for the value and approachability."