PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! 4.8…read more Hatch is located on the ground level of The Bloc, an open-air shopping center in downtown Los Angeles. The restaurant offers outdoor seating overlooking the lovely green turf and provides tall heaters for cooler evenings. My husband made lunch reservations here and told me it was just a quick 10-15 minute walk from our hotel, The Ritz-Carlton. We crossed a few intersections to get there, and it was well worth the walk. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming host. The ambiance is light and airy, featuring high ceilings, light-colored walls, and light wood furnishings. The overall aesthetic is clean, modern, and very inviting. We stopped in for a late lunch and ordered the "Eggcellent Lunch" prix fixe, which included the following: *Tuna Tataki Handroll ~ seared wild caught tuna, tomato & shallot salsa, rayu chili oil, ponzu, micro cilantro *Seaweed Salad ~ w/minced garlic. Served alongside the Tuna Tataki Handroll *Squid Ink Karaage ~ 2-day brined fried chicken thighs, squid ink, house pickles, grilled lime, black garlic ranch *Chicken Breast Skewer ~ char siu marinade, black sesame *Bacon Shishito Skewer ~ applewood smoked bacon *Chicken Meatball Skewer ~ sous vide egg yolk & tare dip Bottom line, everything had visual appeal and was packed with flavor! If we lived locally, we would definitely return for dinner. I have no doubt the rest of the menu would be just as tasty, and I can only imagine the restaurant coming alive in the evening with a lively crowd, happy diners, and a well-stocked bar.

HATCH is located inside The Bloc in Downtown LA. Pro tip: Make sure you get your parking ticket…read morevalidated before leaving--it brought our parking total down from $36 to $3! When we walked in around 4:50 PM, the place was empty and slow. We got to choose our table, and the server was quick to take our drink order, but service descended into "mid" quality pretty fast. The servers weren't very knowledgeable about menu basics (like wood chip types or vegan options) and ours spent a lot of time ignoring her tables while the bartender looked completely bored out of his mind. Drinks *Hakutsuru Junmai Hot Sake: Tasted harsh, almost like rubbing alcohol. *Lemon Freeze Highball: Refreshing and the best of the cocktail bunch. *Momo Waves & Honey, Honey: Extremely whiskey-forward to the point of overpowering all other flavor notes. My friend has a cocktail smoking kit at home and said the smoked drink was a hard pass. I ended up ordering a Kimino Peach Sparkling soda (which wasn't for me) and passed it to my friend so he could use it to water down his Momo Waves. The Food The tapas delivery pacing was frustrating; bringing out one item at a time when you're hungry creates a stressful dining experience. More importantly, the execution was severely lacking across the board--there was zero char, no depth of marinade, and a complete lack of seasoning or spice. *Unagi ($12): Undercooked, soft, and mushy skin. If you're serving fish skin-on, it needs to be crispy. *Yaki Onigiri ($4): Sad disappointment. It came without a seaweed wrap; instead, the top and bottom were fried so hard they were practically unchewable. It tasted like burnt popcorn mixed with inedible fried Rice Krispies. The sauce was the only redeeming part. *Chicken Breast ($12) & Thigh ($4.90): The chicken thigh was good, but the breast was very strange--dry on the outside yet soft enough inside that it felt like it needed more cook time. *Lamb Lollipop ($15): The absolute last straw. You could smell the gamey-ness before it even reached the table. The steam hit my mouth with that heavy gaminess, and I couldn't even chew it. This place seems aimed at people who want meat in its rawest, unseasoned state--I need actual spices, love, and care in my food. *HATCH Greens ($18) & Agedashi Tofu ($6): My friend enjoyed the greens without complaint and said the tofu was fine. *Dessert & Final Thoughts We tried to end on a sweet note with the Binchotan Brownie ($14), but the brownie tasted like a cheap, pre-packaged wrapper brownie that had been frozen, thawed out, and dressed up with toppings. For a $150 tab, the "kitchen appreciation fee" and leaving hungry is a cardinal sin. Stop charging customers to pay the wages to your employees...We literally had to head straight to Hibachihana Grill right after just to get a satisfying meal. The menu has potential on paper, but the kitchen execution just isn't there. The only highlight of the entire dinner was the projection of SpongeBob playing on the wall.

We loved the SERVICE most of all! The FOOD hit the spot as far as comfort food. So many yummy stuff…read moreto choose from!

Delicious food, not too salty. Good service. Complimentary popcorn chicken was a nice perk!read more

This is one of my favorite spots in LA when it comes to the vibe. It's the perfect place to enjoy a…read morecasual glass of wine, and I think the name "Mignon" suits it perfectly. If you're looking for a cozy place to have a glass of wine and enjoy a good conversation with your partner, I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

A nice little hole in the wall that feels like you entered another world. Chris and Dolly were very…read moreattentive and has a nice selection of wine. Great happy hour till 8. Our ham and Brie sandwich was incredible!!

Love this place!…read more Great place to go to after a game or long night out; always packed, social, and great food.

furikake korean fried chicken, kimchi bacon pasta, bulgogi skillet…read more Came here on a weekday evening with my friend and luckily we were seated immediately. Service was friendly and quick in delivering our dishes. Furikake Korean Fried Chicken: This was my favorite dish. There was a good balance of sweet and savory in these crispy wings. Kimchi Bacon Pasta: I loved the creaminess and strong kimchi taste in the pasta. I wish there was a bit more bacon, but this dish complemented our other dishes well. Bulgogi Skillet: While I appreciated the seasoning of the bulgogi, the dish came out a bit cold even thought it was on a warm plate. There were plenty for leftovers, and the dishes were generally good for a pricier dinner.

Walked in today and premises were clean and inviting. It is cash only do bring the bills. Delicious…read morepupusas and good size for only $4 ea. A sketchy lady was sitting inside and had an outburst when we came in but safety ambassadors got her to leave. She didn't buy anything and just sat in dining area looking at patrons making them uncomfortable. That's why I was glad she was escorted out after we arrived. The restaurant worker told us they come and hang out in the restaurant and harass the workers when they tell them to please leave. I told her i almost didn't enter her restaurant due to this person at the entrance eyeballing us and uttering threatening things to us. She was sad. But it's true. Food is good, service is good and plenty of street parking. Bathroom is clean and locked.

Good and freshly made $4 pupusa! $4 jamaica drink, but it was very sweet for my taste. The pupusa…read morewas good! Greta got vegetarian, cheese with calabaza. I heard them making it in the back. The red sauce and repollo are a must with your pupusa. Unfortunately I found myself sweating towards the end of lunch because they didn't have any A/C on! I can only imagine how hot it's in the kitchen if it was warm in the main dining room. Or is the kitchen nicely air conditioned? Haha. The TV was annoying because it didn't have good antenna signal so the channel would go off and on. Parking can be tricky but I found free street parking across the street in front of an apartment building. Cash only!

Kombu Sushi has great sushi and wonderful entrees. You want it, they have it. The food is fresh and…read moreso great. We Love all their hand rolls and their blue crab and avocado hand roll is my favorite on the menu. We love the yellowtail rolls. Also try one of their sushi plates. You get a great selection. Parking can be a pain but you will be okay. The prices are fair and the service is just great. The staff takes good care of you and will tell you of any specials they have. They have some Happy Hour specials that are just great. The place is comfortable and ever so clean. It is just really pretty. Their salads are also yummy. I was not fond of the tea ice cream, but maybe that is just me. Make a reservation. It can get crowded, but during off hours we just walk in.

Love coming here for their happy hour that goes until 9pm! I had a blue crab and avocado hand roll,…read moreedamame, and spicy tuna crispy rice (not pictured) Service was great and our server was very attentive while we sat on the cute outdoor patio. Really recommend!

The place was located a 2-min walk from our hotel, so it was a convenience at first, but after…read moretrying the food out, I will have to come back! Food is well season and hot. They don't skimp on flavors. The sides are pretty good! 5-star for good food and convenience! Free short-term (20-min) parking available, too!

The gyro sandwich at Z Falafel is definitely worth trying! I love the mesh of flavors from the…read moretzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and all the spices they use. Everything comes together so well and makes for a really flavorful gyro. Their seating area also has a nice, relaxed ambiance. The customer service could be better, but the food makes up for it. I'd come back for the gyro and definitely recommend giving it a try!

My wife and I were in town on a short business trip. After getting off an evening flight, I met my…read morewife at Izakaya Go LA which is open late and has an evening happy hour. Their staff were friendly and it was pretty full but we got seated right away at 11pm. We had their grilled squid, crispy pork belly and their salmon crispy rice, and all were very tasty. They turned around our order pretty quick. We weren't too hungry, but next time I'm in town I'll remember to try out more of their menu.

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Food was food, highlight was the crispy pork belly! Everything else was no frills. Service was good and friendly. Ambiance was great, nice place to hang out and enjoy HH, it was a little hot in there so wasn't as comfortable. Would we go back again? Sure. But I would try other places before coming back. Def should try and check it out!

I was nervous about getting crappy service but happy to report we had great service on a Friday…read moreevening ! Servers were attentive, quick and returned often to check on us. Ambience is alright, felt like your small izakaya vibe kinda cramped kinda hot and smoky. Wait for a table of 3 took about 30 mins on a Friday at 6/7. It got busy real fast and by the time we finished around 9 the wait was probably closer to 2 hours. Loads of people but I get the type - amazing food for 2015 prices. I still couldn't believe my eyes! Korean bar restaurants / Pochas are so appealing bc vibes are casual food is good and plenty of alcohol to go around but why do Korean bars charge so much for food !? I never could validate the price to value for Korean bar food, but this place honestly does exactly that. The skewers could use a lil salt and pepper IMO, but very good quality and delicious char. Would definitely be back and hungry!

This place came highly recommended across local forums so I decided to stop in. I don't believe…read morethey take reservations. I waited for nearly two hours for a table for 1, while larger groups were seated much sooner. The restaurant feels extremely authentic and chaotic. Service seemed a bit all over the place and not very friendly. They do not take Capital One/Discover The food itself was good. Was it worth the wait? I don't believe so. I had the corn cheese, spicy pork bulgolgi, and spicy tuna hand roll. Bulgolgi was the most flavorful item. Overall, interesting experience from start to finish.

Ramen Hood is the best! There are plenty of places closer to home for me, and some are good, but I…read morelike to order from Ramen Hood because it's just top notch. I love the garlic ramen -- the whole roasted garlic cloves really set the garlicky tone, and the veggies, broth and noodles are just right. I usually ask for a vegan egg to be added -- if you ever liked real eggs, you'll like this vegan version. The hot togarashi tofu would surely be good in the ramen itself, but I like eating it separately - hot, thin slices of just crispy enough tofu. Spicy in a delightful way, if you like heat! We don't live near downtown, so we've only been to Ramen Hood in person once at the wonderful Grand Central Market. Service was great and the ramen was at its best piping hot. But even with delivery taking a while since I'm at a distance, the ramen is still delicious and worth ordering. You should try Ramen Hood if you're vegan - - but even if you aren't, it's still worth getting!

My husband likes eating vegan ramen. I don't share his enthusiasm for vegan ramen but found myself…read moreat Ramen Hood in Grand Central Market. A lot of vegan ramen suffer from flavorless broth, but Ramen Hood does a nice job of making broths that have more to offer. My husband got his fave the Spicy Ramen. I will admit that the sunflower seed broth was plenty flavorful, considering that it did not have meat. It was a hot day so I ordered the Cold Smokey Ramen. While it was refreshing, I feel like it could have used another vegetable along to with the box choy and mushrooms, as it seemed like I was eating a lot of ramen with bean sprouts. After lunch, I didn't have that bloated feeling that I sometimes get after eating ramen. I was still kind of hungry though, and picked up a few decidedly non-vegan treats afterwards. If you're a vegan, you will LOVE Ramen Hood!