Hop Louie was a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, Los Angeles. It opened in 1941 The restaurant was located in a pagoda-shaped building with neon lights and paper lanterns.[1]

The restaurant appeared in many films including Mystery Men, Lethal Weapon 4, and I Love You Man.[1] In August 2016, a sign appeared announcing that the restaurant would be closing at the end of the month.[1][2][3][4][5]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Martin, Brittany. "Chinatown may be losing the iconic Hop Louie".
  2. Elliott, Farley (August 30, 2018). "One of Chinatown's oldest restaurants is ready for a comeback". Eater LA.
  3. Nichols, Chris (August 28, 2018). "Hop Louie Is Coming Back to Life in Chinatown". LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles.
  4. "Chinatown icon Hop Louie isn't closing — but its kitchen is". LAist. August 29, 2016.
  5. "L.A. Kitsch King Charles Phoenix Hosting 'Last Supper' At Hop Louie Monday Night". LAist. August 29, 2016.