What an amazing shop! Was on vacation in LA for a concert and had some extra time for sightseeing…read moreand scoping out awesome food stops, so we knew Fugetsu-Do had to be on the list. The shop has been open for 103 years and is certainly impressive! We got there about 10 minutes before open and were the first ones in line. The mochi was fresh, they had a huge selection, and at a good price. They also have tons of other snacks and the staff was so nice and friendly. By the time we left, there was already about a dozen people in line behind us, so definitely recommend to get there early. Ultimately, I went with a six piece with two red bean mochi, two blueberry mochi, and two strawberry mochi. All of them were very delicious, the mochi was perfectly chewy, and a good amount of filling. We will definitely be back if we're in the area!

On Friday before I caught my ride back to SD, I stopped by this quaint, no frills little shop to…read morebuy some fresh mochi & other treats. While the owners have long considered remodeling, the store is kept as is to preserve its history and to be a concrete connection to the past. At around 3:30pm, the line was long but it moved quickly. I purchased a six pack with strawberry, LA & walnut/red bean confections, PB/strawberry mochi, fruit mochi & a packet of apple tea. The young employee who assisted me was friendly and helpful. We loved the strawberry & LA mochi treats the best out of the fresh ones. The walnut red bean was okay, but it was a bit dry. The peanut butter mochi were surprisingly good as well! Overall, this shop is a great place to come for freshly made mochi & manju treats as well as a host of other packaged snacks and delicacies. Support Little Tokyo's continued success and growth by stopping by this very special store that has been in the same family since 1903! Store Hours: 8am-6pm daily Arigato!

This is the 3rd time I've been here and each time I love it more. Their flavors are well balanced…read moreand if you need more salt or spice you can add that with the side sauces. The popcorn chicken and Sha Gua Mian & Side Braised Beef Shank has been one of my favorites. I think everything I've had is a must try. The space is very cute and minimal with adorable light fixtures. The acoustics are decent, but sometimes hard to hear the person across from you. The people are so kind and helpful.

Had lunch on a Wednesday afternoon and we were a group of 7 with a toddler and we were seated right…read moreaway. The restaurant had both indoor and outdoor seating and the high ceilings made the ambiance feel really nice. The decor was simple and pretty. The food arrived pretty fast and enjoyed it. Loved the beef noodle soup with added chili oil. The popcorn chicken was really crispy. Also got to try the wonton soup, shrimp wontons, beef rolls, and mapo tofu. They were all delicious but the stand outs were the beef noodle soup and the popcorn chicken. Also stayed for dessert which we got the mochi, peanut and black sesame. I liked the black sesame slight more. We also tried both of the shave ice and it was refreshing despite of being slightly too sweet.

Valeria's is AWESOME! I was coming to Chile Secos, but it was closed during the Covid-19 slump…read more Valeria's had even more choices of mole pastes, and they were priced lower. I got 7 lbs of different mole pastes for $6 each. Outstanding! They also have beans, dried chiles, rice, spices and some limited groceries. Friendly staff too! Last night, I fixed a pound of Mole con Ajonjoly Telolopan with a quart of chicken broth and some fresh blue corn tortillas to make enmoladas. Incredibly flavorful - a smidge spicy for my family, but I loved the deep flavor with some heat.

I don't do much cooking, but my friends Michael K. and Gino G. do. I accompanied Mike on a grocery…read moretrip to Grand Central Market when he was home for Thanksgiving. Gino had sent him with a shopping list of Mexican ingredients that are hard to find in Seattle, and Mike found most of them right here, at Valeria's Groceries. Valeria's is a vendor in the thick of the market, where you can buy spices, chilis, beans, moles, and a whole lot more, at what struck me as very reasonable prices. Most of the products were displayed in big bulk cases, clearly labeled for easy browsing. The man working the grocery was friendly, helpful, and efficient. He got Mike what he needed and bagged it up for him right away. I love Mexican food and fantasize about making moles at home now and then, but like, my lunch today was a soup that came out of a pantry bag and a frozen Tupperware of brown rice that my mom gave me in early 2018. If I ever get motivated, though, I know I can find what I need at Valeria's.

We had an amazing experience at Bottega Louie! Our waiter, Theron H., was absolutely outstanding,…read morefriendly, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout our visit. He took the time to explain the menu in detail since it was our first time dining here, which made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and the food was delicious. Employees like Theron are a huge part of what makes customers want to return. Bottega Louie is lucky to have him on their team. He truly deserves a raise, for the level of service he provides. Thank you for making our first visit so special. We will definitely be coming back!

Every place has off nights, but this was not what we expected. The interior is classic and classy,…read morehigh ceilings, natural hard stone surfaces, and attentive staff. Our orders were simple, but arrived at odd intervals and some- like the pizza-were lukewarm by the time they were placed. For a last minute stop, this is fine, but not the place for a special occasion.

Excellent food and experience! The staff was super nice and we felt like it was a true hidden gem…read more They knew it was my friend's birthday so made a special effort to wish her a happy birthday and include a candle on top of one of the pastries. The food is really good and the tea choices are excellent. The mocktail was a nice add to help refresh ourselves on a hot day. Overall a nice place to celebrate any special occasion or gather with friends. The parking lot next to the hotel is super easy to park at. All day parking around $10, self park.

The DTLA Proper Hotel is beautifully designed by Kelly Wearstler, a former athletic faciliity…read more Although I've done several staycations here, tea at Dahlia remained on my bucket list of experiences, since it's only offered on weekends. I finally was able to check it off, thanks to a hotel offer with a dining credit. Dahlia is the gorgeous petite space behind the larger ground floor restaurant space now called Cabrillo (formerly Caldo Verde). Dahlia opened as a bespoke cocktail lounge, then began to offer tea. Now it's just tea. There are five 2-tops and two 4-top tables. All food and beverage venues at the Proper used to be under the auspices of famed chef Suzanne Goin and her business partner/sommelier Caroline Styne. They are no longer affiliated with the Proper, but many of their dishes/contributions remain. The last named vestige of them is on the tea menu, "Suzanne's Deviled-Egg Sandwich". The tea menu has several options: Classic, with a seasonal mocktail, or with different champagnes. I opted for the Classic experience, because the mocktail had mocha, not my fave. Server Lluvia was clearly a Dahlia veteran; she offered a tea-smelling of all the teas that interested me as well as crowd favourites. I ultimately chose one of these faves, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, which had passionfruit and vanilla. I declined milk/cream, but did get lemon. There were rock sugar sticks on the table. It seems the selection of tea sandwiches and sweet treats changes every so often, although the vanilla bean scone, dried currant scone, Devonshire cream and apricot orange jam seem like constants. The sandwich selection at my visit were: cucumber, crab/creme fraiche, beet hummus on pita, smoked salmon and Suzanne's deviled egg. All were delish, the beet, crab and deviled egg especially. The sweet treats were: orange fig butter cookie, spiced apple brown butter crumble, cranberry frangipane hand pie, chocolate mocha macaron, pumpkin madeleine, plus the 2 scones. All were excellent. There were no leftovers. A bit pricey, but a relaxing and lovely experience. The room was not crowded when I visited, adding to the calmness of my visit.

We absolutely loved celebrating my friends birthday here. The restaurant is so quaint and you feel…read moreyou're in your families home. The service was exceptional. Our server Abby was friendly and helpful but not over the top- just right. The owner was lovely and brought the food to us . We had the baguette with butter (amazing), the ricotta dumplings (star of the show), lettuce salad (best I've ever had), asparagus, and the short rib pasta which we didn't care for. But overall everything was delicious and wonderful!

We ordered the snap peas & avocado salad ($21), beef tartare toast ($24), ricotta dumplings ($32),…read moreand half chicken ($37). The salad was way too overpriced for the portion size and there wasn't anything special about it. Maybe other than the snap peas were slightly charred? The beef tartare was okay. I think if the toast was not as thick, the flavor would be more balanced. The char on the toast was the main flavor. The ricotta dumplings were the best thing we ate that night, mostly because of the broth. It was equally light and full bodied, I could've had an entire bowl of the broth to myself! The ricotta dumplings were good but definitely needed the broth to complete it. Otherwise, it was just okay on its own. The dish comes with two dumplings. The half chicken was good. The charr on the chicken was perfect. The chicken breast was on the dry side though. The salad was more on the bitter side and it lingered. I liked that the bread was mixed in the salad and soaked up the chicken juice. I think there is room for improvement in terms of the food quality. The pricing definitely doesn't make sense. Half a chicken was only $5 more than the ricotta dumplings?? Idk. $21 for 5 endive leaves, snap peas, maybe a quarter of an avocado... the most overpriced item on the menu for sure.

The food here is the most repulsive stuff I've ever put in my mouth and that's saying a lot. The…read morechicken wings were like if you didn't thaw out a turkey leg, and threw it in an air fryer and wished for the best. No seasoning, wet and almost raw on the inside and the skin is rubber. The sauce that comes with it, Is like when you experiment with mixing condiments as a child and accidentally make vomit sauce. The pizza is frozen pizza, and not even the good stuff (couldn't even spring for digiorno?) whoever approved this food wants you guys to fail. Or just don't serve food, maybe just snacks- pretzels and popcorn, maybe a hot dog (if you can manage not to colossally mess that up too?)

I'm sad to say after our second visit the food continues to be just average at best with a very…read morelimited menu (at least on a concert night). For the price it should be so much more. The staff / team are great. The ambiance / setting is unique with easy access to the music venue.

This place is awesome. Food is great and staff are friendly. We'll be back definitely!read more

The best food and service we had at a restaurant ever. The kare kare tamales were phenomenal as…read morewell as the A5 Wagyu and Ribeye. We tried all the pastas with the Bucatini being my favorite for its perfectly balanced tomato type sauce. We finished off with the Ube souffle and key lime pie. Both were uniquely crafted and a nice flavor to end the night. Drinks were very tasty as well. We had the Ube horchata, melon pandan cooler, and a calamnasi mocktail mojito. Shoutout to all the staff for making this experience wonderful.