Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Broken Engrish

    4.3 (57 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

    Order Broken Engrish Takeout or Delivery

    Broken Engrish Photos

    BROKEN ENGRISH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    More like Broken Engrish

    Recommended Reviews - Broken Engrish

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Michael A.

    I'm so happy we finally decided to stop in and try Broken Engrish! Admittedly, I don't eat at vegetarian restaurants often, but this place far exceeded expectations. The service (owner?) was very friendly and helpful, the ambiance was nice, and the food was delicious and flavorful. I would not hesitate to come back here at any time. To eat, we tried the "beef" noodle soup, mapo tofu waffle fries, and tomato & scrambled eggs. The "beef" noodle soup was definitely my favorite. Go ahead and give this place a try! It will not disappoint.

    Sautéed water spinach, Dan Dan noodle and not so stinky tofu.
    Mia P.

    This place is way better than I expected. The place is simple. You ring the bell to place an order and pay as you place the order. The taste is clean, fresh and authentic. It is hard to find water spinach on the menu. And they have it. So i was super excited about that. Eating here is like home cooked Taiwanese food. It was the type of food you would eat at home if you family can cook well. I will definitely be back again.

    DanDan Noodle
    Carl B.

    Do not let the cute name fool you, the food here is seriously good. We ordered the DanDan Noodle, Mince Pork n rice, and omlette. The peanut flavor of the DanDan Noodle was perfect. You could not tell that the minced pork was vegan. The onletteeas also abdolutely delish...very close to a true egg omlette in both flavor and texture. Gerry, the owner, is so cool and nice. He told us that he also makes has a Peanut Butter milkshake on the menu which we overlooked. Other flavors also available. We will definately be coming back.. and I will absolutely be ordering that shake.

    Braised Minced "Pork" on Rice [NV or V] [GF]
    Joe G.

    Broken Engrish is a bit of a hidden gem just outside of Hollywood proper, but if you want to get some interesting vegetarian/vegan Taiwanese cuisine, this is worth exploring. The best dish is the Stewed Jackfruit "Beef" Noodle Soup. It is a hearty noodle soup that can easily fool any meat eater when it comes to the savory broth with the traditional Taiwanese 5-spice stew. The jackfruit may not be beef, but it is just as savory and has surprisingly good texture. The noodle is nice and chewy, as well. The 2nd best dish is the Braised Minced "Pork" on Rice. The "pork" is Beyond Meat made with avocado oil and served with rice, house-pickled daikon that is a must to balance the flavor, tea-marinated egg (tofu substitute available), and green onions. The daikon really is the key to add interest to the flavor which is delicious but a bit one-note without the daikon. Still though, it is yummy, just ask for extra daikon. The skirt potstickers are delicious and also taste like your normal potstickers, so you can't go wrong with them. No notes. The Bok-Choy is pretty good, but not really my choice of vegetables in general. Everyone else still enjoyed it though. Lastly, I only wish I saw the Chili Oil early on. I bet it would make all these dishes taste even better! It is essential for enjoying Taiwanese cuisine in my opinion!

    Seating
    Erin A.

    Service was quick and amazing. Food was authentic, amazing, and high quality. To add onto it, everything is vegetarian!! Awesome to see!! The ambiance is cozy and welcoming. Coming from a Taiwanese person who grew up on the food, this is truly amazing stuff. I highly recommend if you are craving Asian food or visiting the LA area. Hidden gem for sure.

    Garlic Mushroom Rice [V] [GF] Marinated Hard Boiled Egg Maple Banana Shake 24 oz [V] [GF]
    Jill L.

    Really cool spot. Vegetarian Taiwanese food: very unique in my opinion. I've not seen this in the restaurant scene before! Maple banana shake: so good!!! Thick and creamy but not too thick. Still drinkable. Sweet but not too sweet. Amazing. 5/5 Garlic mushroom rice: very tasty and flavorful. Generous portion. Good for sharing. Bouncy mushrooms and sticky rice. Just a little bit too oily. 4/5 Marinated hard boiled egg: I was expecting a flavor similar to tea eggs but this tasted like it had been marinated in just soy sauce. So a very one dimensional overly salty egg. 2/5 Plenty of seating and intentional ambience.

    Dan dan noodles
    Janette H.

    Checks all boxes! Cute space, comfy and friendly. Interesting menu. I was craving dan dan noodles and this place did not disappoint. Will come back to try something else.

    Mapo Tofu [V] , made extra spicy , brown rice and a taste of peanuts .
    Joe J.

    Amazing food. Always wanted to eat here and finally got a chance. I will surely be a frequent visitor. Excellent food, chill vibe and a really cool owner ..

    Stewed Jackfruit "Beef" Noodle Soup [V]

    Before the food... the restaurant name is FIRE and their name in chinese is EVEN MORE FIRE. So they serve vegetarian taiwanese food right Their chinese name is 菜英文 The 菜 means vegetable in chinese, so it's a vegetarian restaurant. But 菜 also means "bad" in slang, and 英文 means english, so 菜英文 means broken engrish. Finally, 菜英文 and 蔡英文 are pronounced the same, with the latter being the name of the former taiwanese president, hence it being taiwanese food TRIPLE ENTENDRE SO FIRE Anyways the food was alright lol Their ru rou fan was actually pretty good, good quality of flavor and tasted like real meat. Probably better than some restaurants that serve the dish with real pork. Their beef noodle soup unfortunately did not do the same, I think it's just really hard to recreate such a beef centered dish without using real beef. The vibe is very silly too, feels like a dive bar and the owner is just some dude who's there and talks to you.

    Mapo Tofu [V] with steamed rice
    Laura B.

    Glad we stopped in here! Great location, calm, peaceful environment. The food was absolutely delicious quick friendly service from the very charming owner Jerry. If you haven't tried this little gem you're missing out!

    peanut dan dan noodles: 10/10
    Daniel A.

    don't know why yelp is reporting closed i literally went there tonight my only regret is not coming here sooner: - peanut dan dan noodles: 10/10 delicious peanut flavor with a bit of heat and sparklingly fresh vegetables - minced pork on rice: 10/10 strong earthy umami flavoring balances perfectly with the fluffy rice and sharp pickled daikon - fried potstickers: 10/10 literally 20 vegetables inside, seasoned to perfection with a crunchy border and rich tangy sauce chef is a lovely person and if you don't mind that there's no table service, it's a lovely place to sit and eat as well can't wait to come back and try literally everything

    "Beef" Stewed Jackfruit "Beef" Noodle Soup [V]soup

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Guru H.
    10
    265
    1552

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Michael A.
    2106
    1580
    5787

    2 days ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mia P.
    4
    87
    83

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Carl B.
    2
    92
    178

    5 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe G.
    1521
    319
    1301

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe J.
    1
    247
    37

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ian S.
    0
    20
    58

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 2

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Mindy G.
    465
    27
    5

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Bella L.
    94
    58
    106

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jon J.
    39
    16
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Van N.
    80
    34
    8

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J C.
    0
    12
    1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark B.
    2
    28
    22

    11 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 3
    Love this 4
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of E. K.
    0
    232
    22

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C M.
    0
    23
    5

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Broken Engrish Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Broken Engrish

    How is Parking?

    Paid parking on street. Free after 8 p.m.

    View All 2 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Taiwanese 39,518 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Joy - Minced Pork on Rice

    Joy

    4.5(2.1k reviews)
    9.0 miHighland Park
    $$

    The dan dan noodles and braised pork rice were both excellent and tasted very authentic. The hot…read moreand sour soup had a really strong pepper flavor--I can't handle spicy food very well, so I could only manage a few sips! My stomach wasn't big enough today, so I'll have to come back and try more dishes next time. I arrived around 3 PM, and there were still seats available, but people kept coming in nonstop. Business was incredibly good! I can only imagine that during normal meal hours, finding a seat would be nearly impossible.

    Met up with my sister and her brother here for lunch. The wife found this place from a tiktok video…read moreand we decided to try it since we didn't get to try a lot of Taiwanese food on our trip to Taipei. When you come in, there is a sign that tells you to order before being seated. My sister and her bf had yet to arrive so I placed a sizeable order for the 4 of us. Luckily, they were there (waiting in the car) so I told them to walk over so we can be seated. I ordered 2 orders of chiayi chicken (1with white rice and 1 with brown rice), 2 orders of thousand layer pancake (1 with egg and 1 with egg and cheese), shrimp wonton, dance dan noodles, wonton noodle soup, hakka mochi and forbidden rice pudding. For drinks we had a few of the shaken iced green teas and 1 taro milk tea (my sister said it didnt taste like taro) Everything was great. I was surprised my sister's bf liked the food. The chiayi chicken was good with a bit of the chili sauce (sambal). The thousand layer pancake was good if you dip it in the black vinegar (mixed with chili oil and a little soy sauce). The shrimp wonton were surprisingly light and tasty. The dan dan noodles was balanced my medium thin sliced cucumber. Everything was portioned very small so you can try everything.we didnt get additional sides because were getting full. The desserts was what I was looking forward to and it did not disappoint. The hakka mochi reminded me of the soy pudding stalls in singapore that had mochi balls filled with a black sesame paste and peanut paste inside. This is what the hakka mochi was but in dry soft chewy form with black sesame and peanut grains to top it off. For my sister, it reminded her of the filipino dessert pichi pichi. The forbidden rice pudding reminded me of a soupy version of the filipino dessert biko. It had chunks of sweet potatoes and tapioca. Also very good but my bias is the hakka mochi. The ambiance was bright, bustling and inviting. Very small tables perfect for a quick bite. Highly recommend if you want a tapas style lunch that doesn't break the bank.

    Photos
    Joy - Partners with the local communities

    Partners with the local communities

    Joy - Wonton Noodle Soup Milk Tea

    Wonton Noodle Soup Milk Tea

    Joy - Hakka Mochi

    See all

    Hakka Mochi

    Liu’s Cafe

    Liu’s Cafe

    4.4(743 reviews)
    5.8 miKoreatown, Wilshire Center
    $$

    With native Taiwanese parents and growing up in SGV our standards for Taiwanese food are high…read more.. loved the chicken rice beef noodle soup was solid lu rou fan was less of a must but still tasty milk tea was solid too. Would come back but wouldn't drive out of my way 45 min the way I did just to come the first time. Next time I'd try the toast in house. Parking can be a B though. But they seem to run a tight ship and are efficient.

    This review will be skewed to my personal experience due to my peanut allergy! (I mean aren't all…read morereviews based on this lol!) The beef noodle soup was hearty, yet light. Tender pieces of meat reside in this bowl along with some chewy noodle that were perfect! Now, I LOVE sweet/sour/spicy wontons (similar to what you would find at DTF) but unfortunately, Liu's makes theirs with a peanut sauce. (I thought it was just a dry peanut topping!) so I was served with the wontons with just some chili oil. Now I did have leftover broth from the noodle soup and ended up pouring that over hoping it could fix what only the peanut sauce was made for. And it turned okay... I was hoping for a kick, a tang, a spin, a double take... something!!! But there was nothing. I make a similar cold noodle dish that I sometimes use almond butter or tahini (depending on what I have in my pantry) and wish I got to try Liu's version! (Obviously I did not order this) All in all, I'd come back for the beef noodle soup alone. Or maybe I'll try the other meat and rice dishes. But because of the items I typically would go for aren't Kim friendly, I will less likely be able to frequent here :( I got here a few minutes before 11AM and there was already a line! However it moved fast and by the time I got my seat and utensils, the food came out!

    Photos
    Liu’s Cafe - Indoor seating 2nd room

    Indoor seating 2nd room

    Liu’s Cafe - Beef noodle soup.

    Beef noodle soup.

    Liu’s Cafe - Chiayi chicken rice

    See all

    Chiayi chicken rice

    Pine & Crane DTLA - Minced Pork on Rice

    Pine & Crane DTLA

    4.5(1k reviews)
    8.6 miDowntown
    $$

    Had a long layover in LA after my flight to San Francisco got canceled, so instead of sitting at…read morethe airport for 6+ hours, I decided to finally check out Pine & Crane in DTLA. It's been sitting on my saved list for a while, and honestly, this turned out to be the perfect opportunity. The space itself is bright, clean, and welcoming with warm woody tones throughout. Casual setup where you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. I had already looked through the menu beforehand, so the real challenge was narrowing down what to order for one person. I failed at that... and I'm very happy I did. Started with the Pig Ear Salad 滷豬耳朵. Braised thin sliced pig ears dressed with soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, scallion, and cilantro. OMG. So good. Tender, flavorful, perfectly braised, with that satisfying chewy texture done right. Also got the Fried Peanut Salad 五味花生 with garlic, cilantro, scallions, vinegar, and Thai chili. Super crunchy, bright, refreshing, and honestly addicting. I added a cup of the Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣湯 too. Organic tofu, beech mushroom, carrot, bamboo, woodear mushroom, and egg. Super comforting with a really balanced tang and peppery heat. Not overly thick or heavy like a lot of Americanized versions can be. Exactly the kind of soup you want during a long travel day. For noodles, I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles 擔擔麵. Sesame-peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro, crushed peanuts. Delicious on its own already, but I ended up adding some of the fried peanuts from the salad into the noodles and it became even better. Then the Three Cup Chicken 三杯雞 with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine, and Thai basil. I do wish it had a little more wok hei, but overall the flavor was still really comforting and savory. Extremely good with rice. Had a glass of Gewürztraminer alongside everything, which paired surprisingly well with the spice and aromatics. Their wine list leans more organic / natural wine focused, which felt very LA in a good way. Ended up sitting at a high top next to one of the managers and had a great conversation throughout the meal. She ended up hooking me up with the Traditional Shaved Ice 傳統刨冰 with grass jelly, red bean, boba, sweet potato balls, taro balls, brown sugar syrup, and condensed milk. I was already planning to order it anyway, and wow... I finished the entire thing. The brown sugar syrup was incredibly fragrant. Packed the leftovers to-go, and that ended up becoming my dinner after landing in San Francisco later that evening. Flight cancellation somehow turned into a really great food day.

    HOW DOES IT WORK? They offer menu at the front when you walk…read moren into the restaurant. You would order and pay first, and then they'll give you a number stand. It is self-seating so you'll place the number on your table. They offer some utensils at the tables but it is also self service so you can get your own bowl, plates, utensils and water. FOOD I came with a large group so we ordered a good number of dishes. All the dishes were delicious, flavorful and above and beyond for what I find it to be more a fusion-Asian restaurant. I particularly liked their brown sugar milk team as it comes with boba and grass jelly. And their mochi was SO delicious. This would be a place my parents would enjoy a lot. PARKING It's in downtown LA so parking can be tough. There are plenty of paid parking structures nearby. WOULD I COME BACK? YES!

    Photos
    Pine & Crane DTLA - Interior of Pine and Crane

    Interior of Pine and Crane

    Pine & Crane DTLA - Popcorn chicken!

    Popcorn chicken!

    Pine & Crane DTLA - Pan fried buns.  Fried brown bottoms

    See all

    Pan fried buns. Fried brown bottoms

    Little Fatty - Orange Chicken

    Little Fatty

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    9.9 miMar Vista
    $$

    My wife and I visited Little Fatty while on a short LA business trip. We didn't have reservations…read more(I recommend a reservation) and the host told us the wait would be about an hour and this was a Monday night! She told us that we could be seated at the bar immediately, which is what we opted for. She placed us at a lower portion of the bar with two seats, which was perfect. The bartender, Justin took our drink and dinner order and I have to say, he makes amazing cocktails! We had egg rolls for an appetizer, which arrived very quickly and went well with our cocktails. I ordered a rye old-fashioned and my wife ordered a house creation, "Jesuit's Tea Party," which she enjoyed. For our entrees, I ordered Hainan Chicken and my wife had the Walnut Shrimp. Mine was really good, but I have to say I like the Walnut Shrimp better. They have their breading skills dialed in, so next time I think I'd go with something fried. All in all a great experience. Great vibe and everyone was very friendly and attentive.

    Little Fatty is an Asian fusion restaurant that specializes in Taiwanese soul food. David Kuo is…read morethe chef and owner of Little Fatty. The restaurant was previously called Status Kuo and then rebranded to Little Fatty. It is also attached to a bar called Accomplice Bar. [Parking]: Metered parking only and I was able to find a spot two blocks away on Grand View Blvd. [Reversation]: For parties of 6 and smaller, reservations can be made on Resy. For parties of 8 and larger, there is a minimum spend of $75 per person prior to tax & gratuity. No-show fee = $15 per person. [Experience]: The receptionist greeted our party just outside of the restaurant and checked us in. Outdoor tables were available, but our party opted for indoor seating. The lighting was dim with a romantic and casual dinner vibe. At the end of the meal, the staff offered our table hot towels to clean our hands. [Menu]: Menu highlights on Resy include Chinese BBQ Pork, XO Fatty Noodles, Walnut Shrimp. Other Yelp highlighted items include Orange Chicken, Beef Roll, and Hainan Chicken. Burger Tuesday is offered ONLY at the bar. A bowl of rice is an extra $4.00. The staff also gave our table a cute cocktail menu with drinks named after each LA neighborhood. *** Squid Ink Xiao Long Bao (shrimp and pork soup dumplings, fresh ginger - $18.00): Only came with 6 pieces of dumplings. The dough was a bit thick and the flavor was just alright. XO Fatty Noodles (rolled rice noodles, XO sauce, bean sprouts, garlic chives, fried shallots - $22.00): The noodles tasted slightly salty. I couldn't tell whether I had sliced pork belly or flat noodles in the dim lighting and it turned out to be thick slices of flat noodles. Orange Chicken (orange soy-based sauce, dried chilies, orange zest - $22.00): Super crispy orange chicken, but it was crunchy type of crispy and tasted a bit dry. Walnut Shrimp (mayo, candied walnuts, sesame seeds, red cabbage - $25.00): his dish came with lettuce and looked really nice. The flavor was solid and it tasted very healthy. *** Personally it was an overpriced experience for mediocre Asian fusion food. I would much rather visit Jade Rabbit in Santa Monica for cheaper and more delicious Asian fusion food or Din Tai Fung in Santa Monica for a more consistent dumpling and noodle experience. The only reason to come here is for the date-night vibe. Honestly, the food tasted more like Northern Chinese fusion cuisine than Taiwanese fusion cuisine.

    Photos
    Little Fatty - Sparkling Rose in celebration of my anniversary.

    Sparkling Rose in celebration of my anniversary.

    Little Fatty - Cucumbers

    Cucumbers

    Little Fatty - Yum! Loved this dessert.

    See all

    Yum! Loved this dessert.

    Hui Tou Xiang - Instagram: @eat_saw_telle
 
 Yangchun

    Hui Tou Xiang

    4.3(481 reviews)
    3.0 miHollywood
    $$

    Some call it comfort food, others might call it fine dining on a budget. That evening we went-- it…read morewas simply an amazing dinner. Anything you can eat you any night you don't have to cook is usually a great night out. This evening was no exception. Our waitress was kind and accommodating. Positive energy, drinks filled and smile that felt genuine. The ambiance of the restaurant was bar like, but with adequate seating for dining in. Everything was prepared wonderfully and had tremendous flavor. I recommend trying their Hui Tou, stuffed with pork or beef, pork and leek pancakes, they also have vegetarian options. Their pork shumai was delicious, xiao long bao's soup dumplings were flavorful. Delicious. I definitely need a second trip here to try their soups and more of their variety of dumplings.

    I'm convinced Hui Tou Xiang is one of Hollywood's best-kept secrets for Chinese food. I've been…read morehere five times now, and they consistently deliver - every single visit has been excellent. Our go-to dishes are the cucumber salad (refreshing and perfectly crunchy), green scallion pancakes (especially good with the chili sauce), pork shumai (better than Din Tai Fung imo), and the spicy pork wontons. On our most recent visit, we tried the sesame noodles, and I've been daydreaming about them ever since. The staff is always friendly and attentive, the vibes inside are great, and there's a solid drink selection with cocktails, draft beer, and bottled options. And the price point? Outrageously reasonable, especially in this economy. Consistently delicious food, great service, and incredible value. Highly recommend!

    Photos
    Hui Tou Xiang
    Hui Tou Xiang - Liang Ban Noodles

    Liang Ban Noodles

    Hui Tou Xiang - Ahh!  The beer help extinguish the fiery chili oil.

    See all

    Ahh! The beer help extinguish the fiery chili oil.

    Chifa - Yummm

    Chifa

    3.9(429 reviews)
    8.1 miEagle Rock
    $$$

    loved the interior and the vibe!! would go back for drinks or din just for it…read more asian peruvian fusion- super interesting and works. the scallop crudo was rly good (best ive had in a while), dan dan mien was good, si yao chicken and fried rice was fine.

    SERVICE!!! I made reservations for 2 on a Friday night at…read more8pm. Got there about 8:05, parking is terrible around there! We walk up, no hostess in eye sight, a few minutes later she comes out. Checks us in and ask us to wait because our table is not ready. Meanwhile we peeked inside and there's ready tables, but we said ok and just sat down on a bench behind her. Another couple was behind us and she checked them in or I believe they didn't have reservations and took menus and took them to their table. While she was taking them, she asked if we wanted to get a drink at the bar and we said no thank you! Then we're still waiting and it's chilly. So I asked if they had reservations and she said no and they wanted to sit outside. And she asked if we want inside we have to wait, and it's like 8:15 now. I think by seeing there's tables inside and her just being rude, we decided to leave and go to Pasadena to a place where we knew food was good! It's a joke that they have a Michelin star! Besides food, service needs to be included in the star. The lady up front is the face of the restaurant and she can make it or break it! She could've been the owner and that makes it worse! No thank you to this place!

    Photos
    Chifa - Inside

    Inside

    Chifa - Lomo Saltado

    Lomo Saltado

    Chifa - Delicious!

    See all

    Delicious!

    Mian - Spicy beef noodle soup

    Mian

    4.0(565 reviews)
    7.1 miWest Adams
    $$

    MIAN completely blew me away. From the moment I walked in, the aromas set the tone for how good the…read morefood was going to be. I started with the house made chili oil dumplings and they were unreal. The dumplings were perfectly cooked and the chili oil with black vinegar was so good I ended up using it on everything. The staff was incredibly kind and happily gave me extra sauce when I asked. The spicy beef noodle soup was the standout. The beef was insanely tender and the broth was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The noodles had great texture and held up well in the soup. I also tried the Chengdu zajiang noodle and loved it. The sauce had that numbing spice and deep flavor, and the egg on top made it even better. Every bite felt intentional and well executed. The pickled cucumbers deserve their own mention. Crunchy, tangy, and full of flavor, easily some of the best I have had, even better than Din Tai Fung. On top of all that, they offer great deals after 3pm with discounted noodles and half off beer. MIAN is easily one of the best noodle spots around and I would come back without hesitation.

    I don't know if there's a place in this area (or in the 5-mile radius, for that matter) that offers…read morealmost two full meals' worth of food for 12 dollars (at happy hour), y'all. This place definitely smacks; I'm always getting me some beef noodles with L1 (a littleeee spice) and M1 (a little numbing oil) and it's perfect for my dainty tastebuds. The service is usually pretty quick, but they do a lottt of meal-making during happy hour (3-6) so it's arguably a little slower then. The ambiance is pretty spare, with some placemats that explain mung bean soup and some lower-key Chinese decor throughout. It's a simple place, but it really does get the job done. I'll be back!

    Photos
    Mian
    Mian - Sichuan Popcorn Shrimp*

    Sichuan Popcorn Shrimp*

    Mian - Spicy Beef Soup Noodles*

    See all

    Spicy Beef Soup Noodles*

    Broken Engrish - taiwanese - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...