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Genghis Cohen

740 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 653-0640
genghiscohen.com
4 star rating based on 23 reviews
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Daily 12pm-11pm  
Status: Closes in 21 minutes  
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Genghis Cohen

Name plays on words, but no play with food

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The food is good here, but is standard American style Chinese food.
Posted by Yuval David on January 18, 2008
Genghis Cohen

New York style Chinese food

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A dependable representation of this American expression of Chinese cuisine. Yummy and a good value. Their cashew chicken is great even if its authenticity is dubious. Good for kids.
Posted by mvmontgomery on April 13, 2007
Genghis Cohen

Good Food, Better Value

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Genghis Cohen has a large selection of tasty Chinese food at affordable prices. Weeknights, there are several 2 item plus rice or vegetables combos that can easily feed 3 or 4 people. I particularly like their Cohen slaw, a spicy pickled cabbage and pickle mixture. They also have a great mixed drinks menu. The decor is restrained, just some booths and tables. Although it is generally packed, I never have to make reservations unless it is on the weekend because there is a live music club in the front room. Although there is a parking lot, it is usually full, but there is some street parking within a block. The service is friendly but sometimes a little slow because it's crowded.
Posted by Erron Silverstein on March 29, 2007

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Cozy but crucial A&R hangout. Cover usually $7. Full bar. All ages.
Posted by clubzone on July 15, 2008

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One part Chinese restaurant and one part music venue, Genghis Cohen satisfies a hunger for hip as well as a hunger for food. No, its not a Chinese deli. Contrary to its Chinese/Jewish name, Genghis Cohen bills itself as "New York-style Szechuan Chinese cuisine," which sounds crazy to those who haven't recently visited Old Town Pasadena to hit up "ThaItalian"—yes, thats Thai-Italian fusion, dear... more
Posted by lacom on January 20, 2008

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Low-key Chinese restaurant/bar with live singer-songwriters and an industry-heavy crowd.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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A free lot is located between the bar and the neighboring newsstand.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Low-key Chinese restaurant/bar with live singer-songwriters and an industry-heavy crowd.

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In Short As the name implies, this live music venue and restaurant features a Mongolian-Chinese menu that caters to the largely Orthodox Jewish neighborhood. The '80s-inspired dining room is decorated with etched glass, black-vinyl booths and gray walls. This candlelit space serves as a nice way station before entering the bare-bones theater, where pew-like seating and folk musicians... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 25, 2006)

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You really wouldn't expect good Chinese food here. There's a bar & a small music venue attached to the restaurant. But once you get the food .... wow... the no name duck is a must have.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 08, 2008)

Headed down hill with no brakes.......

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This place used to be good. Not anymore. It started about two months ago when I went to pick up my staple of Spicy Cliantro Shrimp and the BBQ Pork Loin. I was told on the phone the wait would be 20 minutes, so I showed up at the 30 minute mark. The restaurant was only a quarter full, but my food was not ready. I tried to chat with the older Chinese woman behind the counter, who I know to... more
Posted by WestsidePetey on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 12, 2008)

What happened to Genghis Cohen?

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My wife and I were loyal Genghis fans from '99-'07. We went back in '08 and what a shock! GC used to be wonderful. Creative, fresh, tastebud-popping Chinese cuisine, beautifully presented, served piping hot by a symphony of wait-staff, busboys and owners. But that was then. This time, an anniversary dinner for my inlaws, the place was barely lit (did they forget to pay the bill?). An owner... more
Posted by lawriter99 on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 14, 2008)
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