Food 12/10 Service 15/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 I first almost passed by until 2 young nice females just smiled at me I had to go over and see what they had because it was smelling so good and of course Dubai strawberries an crepes I immediately had to order. I got the Dubai strawberry cup with extra of everything and these young ladies delivered obviously with extra charge because cmon now nothing in life is free also because also when something is worth it you don't mind paying for it and let me tell you it's worth it. Although it was almost closing time I give these 2 young ladies props because they were still enthusiastic and ready to serve with a great attitude and that's what got me to stop by initially, overall great experience. Adrianna and Sess great job 10/10, will totally come back again and try crepes next time because I just finished my cup and by far one of the best ones I've had so far. From fresh sweet strawberries to fresh authentic pistachio crème to the most amazing melted chocolate and kataifi so authentic you'll think you're in Dubai loll. 10/10

I've seen this stall every time I've gone to Grand Central. I just think the prices were a bit…read moremuch. But this time my friend was craving it and treated me to a cup of strawberries and crema. The strawberries were really fresh. The cream surprisingly was not sweet. It was like I touch (a small touch) of sweetness. My friend most likely intentionally told them no lechera because my sweet in take is really high. But overall I was really satisfied with the cup. I have nothing negative to say. Stall and area was clean. I hate sticky surfaces but it was not here. So I plus. The girl serving us was ok. She wasn't overly friendly nor was she rude. Just there to work. I'm glad I was able to try this. And maybe next time I'll get Dubai one.

Tried the mango sticky rice sold at the DS Thai Night Market (Fridays-Sundays). It was SO delicious…read moreand the portions were generous. One box comes with two ripened mangos, warm sticky rice and a thin coconut milk sauce. For $10, this is the largest order I've ever had from anywhere. We ended up getting a second box (which we finished most of) before leaving the night market. There are many other interesting desserts sold at the stall that I'll have to try another time--fried sweet potato balls, fried taro sticks, etc. Pay them a visit! Cash, Venmo and Zelle accepted for payment.

Daeng's Desserts is one of the street vendors at DS Night Market (and also Wat Thai of Los…read moreAngeles). During my visit to DS Night Market, Daeng's had two items: sweet potato balls and mango + sticky rice. Peering into the tent, I could see that they were making the sweet potato balls on site, forming the dough into small balls and frying it fresh in batches. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I suspected they would be sweet since they were being sold by a dessert stand. Kanom Kai Nok Krata is a popular street food snack in Thailand. It's made with mashed sweet potatoes and tapioca flour (and other ingredients). The golden balls are about the size of a large tater tot. They're served piping hot. One order ($10) contained 20 balls. The ball is quite firm and very crunchy on the exterior, but the inside is soft and chewy like mochi. They weren't greasy, but 20 balls is too large of an order. I would have preferred 10 balls and a few dipping sauces, but the balls were very good because you could taste the sweet potato but the textures had so much contrast. The sweet potato balls are worth trying but best for sharing.

Small Business located in Downtown Los Angeles in front on the 7th & Fig shopping mall. I've been…read morewanting to try the viral Dubai chocolate for a while & I LOVE strawberries so when I seen this vendor I simply had to try it out. I'm actually not a huge fan of chocolate, but when I tell you that warm milk chocolate combined the pistachio cream, crispy kataifi & fresh strawberries made an absolute perfect combination. Everything tasted so phenomenal together, definitely worth the price of 15$ especially when I see it being sold for 20+ else where. The man who operates this business is very chill & prepares everything quickly. I'm a returning customer now because this is officially 1 of my favorite sweet treats in DTLA!

The Dubai strawberry chocolate cup is as good as it gets. The chocolate is warm, gooey, and oozing…read morewith every bite. The pistachio and crispy kataifi are crumbled and mixed in and they add freshly cut strawberries to bring another level of flavor and burst. I thought it didn't get better than the classic Dubai chocolate square...well, that was until I found this! I ate it and left no crumbs.

The best Café de Olla I have tasted in Los Angeles. Smooth, light, yet still spicy and bold. Every…read moretime we stop at Paloma Mercado, we get a Café de Olla from this spot. Last time, we finally tried their food items as well. OMG, we have been missing out on this place! We ordered 2 mini tlayudas (which were quite large, larger than a personal pan pizza), and the mole divorciado. The tlayudas were crispy, with amazing beans, and the freshest and crispiest vegetables. A mixer of hearty and refreshing. The miles were rich and thick without tasting heavy or overpowering. Walked the line of almost tasting "light" on top of juicy chicken breasts and thighs. Even the rice was good. You really can't order a bad item here.

This spot is located inside the Mercado La Paloma. You don't need to wait in the long line that's…read morefor Holbox thought I'd put that out there many were confused. You just walk in and it's the first things you see. Love the vibrant colors and the Variety of food, aguas Fresca, Pan Dulce & they even have a coffee station as well. We were already set on the food we wanted but their Aguas Fresca caught my eye as soon as I saw their choices. We got the passionfruit one & Guanabana and they were Outstanding! Their customer service was great and very friendly as well. We will def be coming back for the food so stay tuned for that review.

Little cakes can never fail me!!…read more First, fell in love with the lilac/lavender decor. Fell harder for their assortment of treats and cake flavors. First time here and it will not be my last! So glad with my choices of the lemon lavender slice and the seasonal strawberry slice too. Both showcased each flavor perfectly and with the right amount of light, airy cake. I got the slices to go and did enjoy one immediately, cake was good but when the frosting is cold it reminds me of fondant. I then had the rest & other slice a little later and it was much better- icing complemented the cake 100% after settling. Shop is small but perfect for everything you need. Grateful for the attendant throughly answering questions I had for allergies. This is definitely a cake spot I will be telling everyone I can about!

This was my first time trying Flouring Cake Shop in Chinatown, and it's honestly some of the best…read morecake I've ever had. We tried almost all of the flavors they offered, except for pistachio, and every single one was unique and decadent. The buttercream is incredibly smooth and adds the perfect amount of moisture, making each bite really delightful. We also tried the chocolate chip cookie, which was very good. It had a crisp, slightly crunchy exterior, while the inside was soft and a little underdone--but still delicious, especially if that's the type of cookie you like. These cakes are exactly what I imagine a wedding cake should taste like. Definitely one of the best cakes I've had and a must-try.

Visiting LA and found this bakery after walking through many others in Chinatown. Favorite with…read morelocals. Lots of variety with great pastries. The green onion bun is not oily like others, bbq pork baked buns tastes great, the star is the savory 'chicken' cookie-the best I have had in the US and not too salty. The baked BBQ pork cookie is very good with flaky dough that's crispy and light even after 2 days! This is a hidden gem with great prices! Has seating area inside. Highly recommended!!

First time visiting this bakery in Chinatown. I ordered large baos with pork filling, egg tarts,…read moreand rice noodle rolls with BBQ pork. I was so disappointed when the rice noodle roll tasted sour and spoiled. Egg tarts were not spoiled but the egg was kind of runny. The bao bun with pork, egg, and Chinese sausage was not spoiled but it tasted old because the egg inside was hard like a rock and the Chinese sausage was dry and black. Seems like this bakery is selling old food that was left over from previous day. I wonder if any other customers experienced the same issues. Really wanted to like this place after reading the good reviews...but I will definitely not be returning after throwing away all the food I bought from the bakery.

Basically, they're like a specialty fruit cart (think those fruteria carts/stands that you can find…read moreall around LA) combined with a juice/agua fresca bar, and danger dog dispensary all in one. Signage may or may not be around (as of writing, no posters or anything with their name was displayed). They're currently across the street from Yang Chow, in front of the Broadway Jewelry Mart. Hours here are a bit varied, as of writing they work 9 AM-4PM on weekdays and until 4:30 on the weekends (whether the "weekend" is Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday, I'm not wholly sure). Everyone comes here for the juices and fruit. The line moves fairly fast but the fruit is largely cut to order, so be prepared to wait a bit. They sell pure, freshly squeezed orange juice (no sugar or water added) and some agua frescas including passionfruit and jamaica/hibiscus. The menu seems to change. Most importantly, they sell young jackfruit and you can watch the fruit being de-seeded before your very eyes. Has Saigon Deli, a few feet away from them been doing this for awhile? Sure. But go there for their bahn mi or their sugarcane juice or to pick up a quick snack like a cha gio or goi cuon. The jackfruit here can be mixed with chamoy and Tajin along with any other fruits you want. Unlike other fruit stands, they also have apples and grapes. Of course, mango and pepino/cucumber are available if you want. I got a mixed fruit ("whatever you want") cup with jackfruit and mango. That cost me $7 and I got a pretty big cup. A good amount of semi-firm jackfruit (tastes kind of like pineapple-mango) and mango (pretty sure I got a whole mango and half of another) with layers of chamoy and Tajin in between and on top make a nice snack/dessert. I opted for the passion fruit agua fresca, as the nice pink one wasn't sandia/watermelon but pink lemonade. $4 for a small, $5 for a large. I got a small. It's full of pulp, seeds, and lots of passion fruit flavor. Along the block by them are a few other fruit vendors including at least one other that's trying to capitalize on the jackfruit popularity. Didn't see the Tajin or chamoy, though. I also wasn't looking hard. It's almost surprising this place has no reviews. There's always a small crowd by them. I suppose the name doesn't help, nor the fact they apparently went by a different name (The Orange Tree) and the truck they used had "Kobe's Produce" emblazoned on the side. Despite their seeming lack of presence, they do have an Instagram and Facebook page.

i don't even think i need to type anything…read more just try it - they let you taste test. purple drank, yellow drank, half and half yin yang. fruits are delicious quality grade a++++++++ recommend a loooot and i mean a loooooooot

I love knafeh and even though we have so many options and places here in LA and its vecinity where…read morewe can get some, this little cart sells one of the best knafeh in town! It is run by the sweetest girl that although she is always busy she is so nice and accomodating. She not only has both knafeh options (soft and crispy), but she also has atayef, blaklava and delicious drinks such a chai, arabic coffee and sodas. I like that you can pay her through Zelle and her products are pretty affordable. Try to get here once she gets here around 3pm because on busy days later in the evening she can sells out fast. So if you're craving knafeh and you live here in LA give this cart a try. You won't regret it! She has a couple of seats and tables on there for your convenience. She is located at Sunset Blvd and Figueroa accross the Orsini Apartments on Figueroa. Also check out her instagram if you want to know the exact business hours.

The TikTok hype is real! This place is absolutely TO DIE FOR…read more This was my very first time trying knafeh, and wow -- I'm officially obsessed. The owner recommended the crispy knafeh, and I also saw a sign that said it's best with hot tea or coffee, so naturally we got one of each. She makes each one fresh and fairly quickly, and let me tell you -- I've never had anything like it. The top reminded me of baklava -- sweet, crunchy, buttery phyllo -- and the bottom layer had this warm, chewy, stretchy cheese that was almost like mochi in texture. The combo of flavors and textures was just perfect. The tea paired beautifully, and my boyfriend really enjoyed the coffee too. Also, the owner is just the sweetest! So kind, personable, and welcoming -- you can really feel the love she puts into what she does. Parking tip: we parked right next to her setup. There are tow signs nearby, so just keep an eye out for parking enforcement and tow trucks, but we had no issues. Definitely check her Instagram for the most up-to-date hours. I can't wait to go back -- this is one of those rare food finds you want everyone to try at least once. Trust me, it's worth it!