We celebrated a birthday with a party of 6. Our server explained dishes were served family style…read more She recommended 2 items per guest. This is what we ordered: 1. Pickled Pepper Blueberry Cornbread 2. Grilled Corn 3. Grilled Kalbi Style Short Ribs 4. Sauteed Green Beans 5. Goat Curry 6. Goat Belly 7. Ginger Chili Yum Salmon 8. Pork Belly Noodles 9. Sticky Glazed Pork Shank 10. Blackberries & Butter Montamore Cake Complimentary chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup and sprinkles for the birthday boy! My favorites: 1. The blueberry cornbread was served with the best honey butter and blueberry jam. 2. The goat curry was not gamey. The meat was tender and the curry was mild in flavor. 3. The salmon was served with a crispy skin. The celery and peanut salad complemented the salmon well. 4. The pork belly was full of flavor. It was served with glass noodles. 5. The HIGHLIGHT of dinner was the pork shank. It was served with a strawberry salad, cucumbers, hoisin mayo sauce, hot mustard sauce, naan, and lettuce. The meat fell of the bone. This is a MUST try. For dessert we ordered the blackberries & butter cake. It was served with a frozen blackberry basil jam which had the consistency of a sorbet and basil whipped cream. If you like basil, this is the dessert for you! Overall, this was a delicious dinner. Service was attentive. Everyone had a great time!

Wow! After years of waiting, I finally tried the girl and the goat and it did not disappoint. We…read morearrived early... yes, there is a parking structure!! Big win. We sat at the bar where there was ample seating. We ordered three mocktails and one martini... all drinks were We were taken to our table (check was transferred from bar) and started one course at a time & shared. Our waiter was personable and took our order quickly as well as consistently replenished our drinking water. Everything was delicious and had its own unique flavor, from the chickpea fritters which had softness and crunchiness, the goat mousse with sweet and savory sauces and the crumpets and crackers; then the goat belly with a deliciously crisp skin and soft inside and intense flavor (but not gamey) with a rich sauce, the steak was yummy and precut, and the pork shank which was epic! I loved all the greens and pita to wrap the pork and goodies into! We ended with a bday scoop of mango sticky ice cream which was completely different than I've had before and yummy.

Breakfast at Zinc was made absolutely delightful with the service of Nicolas. I ordered the zinc…read moreclub with turkey and prosciutto, which was amazing!!! It also came with a choice of sides, I picked the soup which also was tasty but I couldn't tell you what type of soup it was. The hospitality and service was A class standard and I would highly recommend for anyone to come visit this establishment if their looking for goood food and excellent service. Im definitely going to return for their Margherita pizza and drinks.

Very friendly manager. Took care of us very well. Good service & food was great! I highly…read morerecommend this place!!

I love yuzu shoyu ramen. It's hard to find a place that serves yuzu flavored ramen, so I was…read moreexcited to see that Afuri is known for it. I had it in Japan before and it was delicious! They offer Yuzu Shio (salt broth) and Yuzu Shoyu (soy sauce broth) Ramen. I went with Yuzu Shio ($19.50). The yuzu gives it a refreshing/bright taste that really cuts through the fatty broth and pork. Yuzu Limeade ($7) and although I liked the drink because it had a strong yuzu and lime taste, I wouldn't recommend getting it with a yuzu flavored ramen because it takes away the yuzu flavor in the ramen. Service was friendly and attentive. The space is open and bright. We paid for parking just to the side of the restaurant so that we didn't have to deal with street parking.

This is from an older visit. Have tried Afuri in Japan and it's pretty good there so wanted to try…read morehere as well. 1. Yuzu ship ramen: nice light flavor. Like the chasu but wish there were more pieces. Menma kinda bland though. The noodles could be more Q. 2. Kakuni Buta man: is okay 3. Spicy crispy pork gyoza: good crisp 4. Kaarage: interesting sauce 5. Yuzu limeade: no need to get it again. Glad to here there is another location closer to me. would come back again.

Came here to celebrate my friends birthday Really nice…read moreatmosphere for that it's a very spacious beautiful place and the service was excellent Wonderful variety of unique vegan food It was so hard to decide what to get I had the pho beef ball soup and my friend had a flavorful tempeh dish Really enjoyed the choconut x-tasy The gluten free baklava is more nutty than traditional baklava yet still very nice There's parking underneath I wish I knew that cause I circled around the downtown area for a bit Would go there again for the dessert for sure

I have been at this restaurant a few times before, having performed here with my sketch group and…read morealso coming for dinner before seeing shows at Center Theatre Group. Each time I've come the waitstaff has been super friendly, and the food amazing. So, when planning a little birthday lunch for my mom's 81st birthday, this was one of the first places I thought of. My mom lives in south LA and we live in the valley, so after picking her up, we wouldn't have to travel far to eat. Although we planned to arrive to the restaurant at 2, traffic was horrible and we arrived at 230pm. After looking for parking, I dropped the fam off at 2:40 so they could sit and look at the menu while I found parking. I get a text from my husband saying they closed at 3 so hurry. This was news to me, as I thought they closed at 5. I found parking and rushed in at 2:48, to see my family outside the restaurant. Perplexed, I went in to ask if we could still eat, as it wasn't yet 3pm. No wait staff came to the front to greet me, so I walked in a bit and asked the waiter if it was okay to eat. The waiter said we close in ten. I said I thought the website said you closed at 5. I must have read it wrong. I understand, but it's not 3 and we came a bit of a distance and it's my mom's 81st birthday. The waiter, whose name is Jack, offered to ask the kitchen if they would still make food. I said yes please would you ask? While Jack was asking, another waiter asked me if I had been helped. I told him yes, that Jack was asking the kitchen if we could still have lunch. This waiter says, we're closing in 10. I'd like to have lunch too. And walks away. Yes, with shade. Jack returns and says it's fine as long as we can order within a few minutes of getting the menu. I say great and we all come in. The 2nd waiter takes our order with the least amount of personality he possibly can, and the whole lunch is slightly awkward and we're not able to truly enjoy ourselves with the feeling of "we better hurry up and eat" lingering. By the time we ordered and received our food (which was delicious as usual) , there were still 4 other groups of customers there, and we actually left the restaurant within a minute or two after the last customers before us. Also, no one came around to ask how our food was and if we needed anything. I'm giving 3 stars because this experience didn't quite sit right with me. Yes, it was near closing, but your doors weren't closed and there was no sign saying last call/order at 2:45 or anything like that. I feel like once the kitchen approved making our lunch, customer service should have been at its peak for paying customers, who gave no attitude and tried to be as polite with the ask as possible. It was not. I still tipped 25%, because Jack (waiter 1) was polite and my 81 old mama who I was celebrating raised me that way, but I'm not sure I'll patronize them again.

Un Solo Sol is an absolute gem. Every dish I've tried has been way more delicious than I could have…read moreexpected, everything is super fresh, and the portions are generous. It's super affordable, too - more than it should be, for the quantity and quality - so I always leave feeling stuffed but in a healthy way, not heavy. My favorite dishes (so far): Guacamole Green pozole with tofu - the tofu mimics cheese in an uncannily realistic way Pupusas, especially the bean and spinach Anything with nopales, but especially the nopales platter That said...you can't go wrong here!

I am not a vegan, but really liked the food, flavors, and friendly service offered here!…read more It's so rare to find a truly vegan papusa, and this place has it! I tried the papusa and the rainbow taco platter. Each of the tacos was absolutely wonderful and paired well with the salsa. I loved how fresh the ginger tasted in the B & H smoothie. We enjoyed sitting on their outside tables with a great view of Downtown Los Angeles and Mariachi Plaza. The owner was extremely friendly and I look forward to dining here with more of my vegetarian and vegan friends.

This is one of my favorite vegan spots in DTLA. The Kra Pao is so good -- perfectly seasoned, just…read morethe right amount of spice, and always hits when I need something flavorful and filling. I brought a gluten-free friend here once who had never been, and now she's a regular. That's the kind of impact this place has. The space is chill and cozy, great for solo meals or getting some work done. The energy here always feels warm and welcoming. Go-To: Kra Pao Fully vegan Work-friendly vibe Gluten-free friendly options available

This review is based on my takeout order:…read more We ordered two breakfast burritos, one with corn tortilla & one w flour. First of all, the burritos were a good size, so that it why they get one star instead of 0. When i ordered online, the menu listed soy cheese as one of the ingredients in the burrito but neither burrito had cheese in it. There was no flavor to the burrito, the salsa they give you on the side was the only thing saving it. Overall I would only come back to possibly try their pancakes.

Service was fantastic - thank you Plernpit for taking such great care of us…read more The restaurant is very clean and beautifully decorated. Steak Pad See Ew Level 3 Spice, spice level was accurate. Broccoli was fantastic, soft exterior but super crunchy Noodles were very flavorful, but broke apart fairly easily. Not a problem if you dont mind spooning up the bits like me. Shrimp Wonton off Happy Hour Menu Super crunchy, the sweet and spicy sauce was delicious

Came for a weekday group lunch. When we sat down they only offered us the regular menu. We had to…read moreask for the lunch menu. SMH. The regular menu is quite expensive with the cheapest at $17 for appetizer and salad options and most expensive at a whooping $80. The lunch menu was more affordable but still on the pricey side $21-$32 with add on options. The waitress was taking our orders and what surprised me was with my co-worker ordered the pad see ew and the waitress asked her how spicy she wants it. I was aw shocked. I'm not a Thai food expert but I do know pad see ew is a noodles dish that's offers a sweet soy sauce flavor. Never served spicy. I didn't get to try the dish but when I asked my co worker how it taste she said it was spicy and not sweet at all. I'm not sure that was an authentic pad see ew. I ordered from the lunch menu and got the tumeric chicken, with steamed vegetables and paid extra $7 to substitute for a papaya salad. I asked for #2 spice level but it was not spicy at all. Other co workers said they asked for medium but it was way too spicy. So it looks like their spicy levels are inconsistent. I'm not sure how this restaurant can justify the prices with the quality they are serving. Probably won't be back. Service was mediocre. Didn't offer to refill our waters. Parking is metered parking or paid lot.

I've visited a JinCook at the Glendale branch, but it's nice to see that they opened one up in…read moreLittle Tokyo. My favorite part about this place is that their restroom is SO CLEAN (for little tokyo!!). Never felt so comfortable in a restroom in LA until here lol. We visited during a Sunday lunch and it was not busy at all. Plenty of tables were open. We ordered quite a few things to share, we got to try the sweet potato cheese curry katsu, garlic suyuk, and the seafood pancake. Everything was so delicious! The garlic suyuk came out first and we all really enjoyed this one. The pork was so soft! The sweet potato cheese curry katsu was also really nice, everything was such a nice balance between the sweet potato, cheese, and curry was all a nice touch. The katsu was also very nice and crunchy! The seafood pancake was also pretty good too, very hefty. I would say it's a bit undercooked(?) so you can taste the batter a bit and everything inside of it, but I thought it was still pretty good since the top layer has a very nice crisp. Generally, portions are pretty huge so it's great we got to share everything. Overall, wonderful lunch here and 10/10 restrooms. Interior decor also very cute.

Good, hearty Korean food in Little Tokyo. Love the complimentary banchan -- something a lot of…read morenewer Korean spots have quietly done away with. Interior is nice and staff are friendly. The one downside is the price. Most dishes run $20+, which feels steep when you can get the same quality in KTown or the SGV for less.

Pizzanista! -- How have I never written a review?…read more I've been coming here for years, and the staff is always phenomenal--friendly, efficient, and consistent every time. The only thing that tops the service is their amazing selection of pizza. I especially love that they offer legit vegan options. The vegan pepperoni is my go-to and never disappoints. If you're a fan of thin, crispy slices with great flavor, this is absolutely the spot. It's a small space, but we've always managed to grab a table. Most people eat and head out, so the turnover is pretty quick. Bonus: there's a free parking lot on the side of the building, which makes it even easier to swing by.

Just OK. The pizza slices are extremely small and thin for what you pay. There is very limited…read moreseating also.

**FAVORITE RAMEN IN DTLA**…read more I was honestly surprised by how good the ramen is here, especially since it's completely plant-based. It had been a while since I'd had a bowl of ramen that really hit the spot, and this place absolutely delivered. PARKING There's garage parking and street parking nearby, which makes getting here pretty easy for downtown. FOOD No. 3 Garlic Miso Ramen Soboro (vegan meat & tofu), corn, fried onion, fried garlic, arugula, and garlic oil. Contains wheat (ramen noodles, fried onion, fried garlic). Simple but really satisfying. The noodles had the perfect texture for me, and the garlic flavor came through in the best way. The broth had great depth and richness, which made the whole bowl feel comforting and flavorful. RATING: 5/5 OVERALL The restaurant is small but cozy with a moody vibe. There are limited tables, but the service was friendly. Our food came out in less than 10 minutes. Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious vegan ramen in DTLA.

We had the signature, truffle salt, and yuzu sesame. The signature was the best, the yuzu sesame…read morewas the most distinct from other vegan ramen we've had, and the truffle salt was pretty salty. Even for me, a salt fiend, it was a tad salty. The noodles had the right about of chew to them but the broth was lacking in flavor. For $20, I've had better ramen with more ingredients. The service was friendly and the place cozy. The staff were helpful. Outside the place it reeks of urine. It is what it is, what can you do.