Accidentally came on a busy mah jong event night so we couldn't sit outside like we had planned. Oh…read morewell, just means I got come back again soon! Food was fantastic across the board and I can't wait to try more.

I've always been curious about this spot and I'm so happy I got the chance to try their food. I had…read moreno idea the history or the name of this type of cuisine but a friend of mine told me that chifa (Peruvian and Chinese fusion) food is really popular in Peru. My friend and I shared the Lomo Saltado (filet mignon over a bed of rice with cherry tomato and onion with fries), Black Pepper Shrimp and siu mai. To drink I chose the Thai Basil Vanilla--almost like a Thai Vanilla iced latte! The Lomo Saltado was really good with rice. No notes here! The Black Pepper Shrimp was great too but had some heat, so not for someone who can't handle spicy especially on a hot summer day. I must say the prawns were huge! Super flavorful spices and went really well with the white rice. Siu Mai was great, kinda wished there were 4 instead of 3...had to be a bigger person and offer the last one to my friend haha! Now the decor was super cool. Loved the rich green velvet seating & the gold accent lighting fixtures. Although the seats weren't the comfiest, but it made a pretty IG photo ;) I shall return again, Chifa!

First time eating at this restaurant and really enjoyed the experience. Very small and intimate…read moresetting and atmosphere is chill and chic. It didn't take long for us to get seated on a Thursday night. It was pretty busy but not overwhelmingly crowded. The menu offers a good range of options , but limited. Maybe around 20-25 dishes are served. Did not get a chance to take photos of menu or drink menu. We purchased the Japanese potato salad, Kara-age nanban and yakiniku steak. It was my first time trying the potato salad and I wasn't too crazy about it, but it was decent. I prefer a little more flavor with my potato salad, but again this a Japanese restaurant and the flavor usually comes from sauces rather than actual spices. I so highly recommend the kara-age(jidori chicken) and yakiniku steak. They were both flavorful and didn't require any additional spices or sauces. For drink options : I opted for the yuzu or yukuzu soda (not 100% of the name lol), which was delicious-chefs kiss. And my friend just got sparkling water, no alcohol of us this time around. Waited was amazing and ensured we had all that we needed and also very. Communicative about wait times for food. Definitely will be returning!

The perfect order: Kaarage chicken with potato salad and a…read morehighball The food that hits, HITS. Service was so amazing !!!! Both the bar tender and server were so fun and sweet Ambience is moody and welcoming Perfect for first date but get out of there before the Dodger game traffic starts!

Budonoki is easily the best meal I've had during my most recent trip to LA. In my party of four, we…read moreshared the following dishes: two orders of the spicy tuna handrolls, two orders of the negima -- "jidori chicken oyster with negi", a scallop crudo, a curry pan (two pieces to an order), a charred Japanese sweet potato (three pieces to an order), an order of aburi salmon (six pieces to an order), budo-"gnocchi" -- made with rice cakes instead of actual potato gnocchi, wagyu zabuton -- prepared as steak frites, and a few cocktails. Although their menu is regularly updated and posted on their website, they'll also have a piece of paper on the table listing on the special of the day. On our visit, the special was fried yellow tail, but we ultimately passed since our order was already loaded. After you place your order, the dishes are coursed out so not everything hits the table at the same time. Pacing was perfect and service was polite and attentive. Of the items we ordered the crowd favorite was the fries from the steak fries dipped into the sauce of the budo-gnocchi dish. The fries were effectively a perfected version of the McDonald's fry: golden and crispy, crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The wagyu was sliced into beautiful bite-size pieces and was melt-in-you-mouth tender. Definitely a must order! Another favorite of mine was the Japanese sweet potato. The surface of the potato is beautifully brûléed, there's an intense richness from the glob of miso koji butter on top, and the chives add a nice freshness to the dish. I cannot recommend Budonoki enough if you're a foodie. Seriously some of the best food I've had in LA.

Wow! Just delicious! Everything was amazing, but the budo-gnnochi surprisingly took the cake! Just…read morea ball of flavor and wonder! A true party in your mouth. We mixed steak with the budognoochi, and it was terrific! I will be back! Phenomenal service!

Brokaw Avocado Salad 4.5/5 Smoked Potato Chips with…read moreMarinated Ikura 5/5 Moromi Caesar Salad 4.5/5 Miso Black Cod 5/5 Hamburg Steak 5/5 Chicken Katsu Sando 5/5 Miso Ice Cream 3.75/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 4.5/5 Overall 5/5 Begara recently opened in the Arts District replacing Taberu. We stopped by for an early dinner on Friday night. The food, company, and drinks made for an excellent evening! Service was quick and friendly. We loved everything we ordered (except for the Miso Ice Cream - on which we were divided). The favorites of the evening were the Miso Black Cod, Hamburg Steak, and the Chicken Katsu Sando. The Miso Black Cod was buttery and melted in your mouth. Everyone enjoyed the smoked soy sauce that it was served with. There aren't many spots in LA that serve Hamburg Steak - and this one is exceptional. The ponzo-style sauce that you drizzle over your Hamburg Steak is delicious. The Katsu Sando was had crispy, panko-breaded chicken and soft pillowy milk bread. We can't wait to come back! Maybe we'll try the Happy Hour next!

A HIDDEN GEM. Just got home and can't wait to return. We had a phenomenal experience tonight with…read morethe chef's tasting menu. The $98 price is an absolute steal for the quality and flavor pairings of the dishes and cocktails individually; and each pairing's flavors worked perfectly together. It's been a while since I have been treated to a unique culinary experience where I am genuinely "wowed" by the flavors and dishes. I'm not a big drinker so I'm picky with alcohol but was very impressed with the drinks as well. Service was impeccable and you can feel the passion for service/food from staff. Ambiance is beautiful. Loved being able to see into the kitchen. Will be back soon.

Finally made it for a girl's night out to Rasarumah and it didn't disappoint. Upon entering it's…read morelike you get transported to a exotic tiki bar and the menu and food to follow really lived up to the vibe Call out we're all the skewer options and the fried Hainan chicken. All the cocktails were a 5/5 and the punch bowl on fire was a show stopper The restaurant isn't very big so it you're a large party I recommend giving them a call. My cousin actually did his birthday dinner a couple weeks after and the team did an awesome job creating a prefix menu for their big group Parking in the area is tricky but come early and scout the neighborhood for a street spot

The food here was average at best so I don't know how it got some Michelin Guide though restaurants…read morebasically paid them to come eat. I wanted to try because I've seen so many videos on it. The restaurant is cozy and small. Parking is free on the lot next to it in the evening. Otherwise you must go look for parking in the neighborhood which looks rather sketchy in this part of town. Since I came as party of two, we got to order almost everything on the menu because at least the menu isn't shared order. Course One Samosas - Masala-spiced potato, tamarind & mint chutney. 4/5 I think it tasted mediore and could be bought cheaply in a market, frozen. Crab Rangoon - Crab & cream cheese wonton, chili crab sauce. 5/5 this is my favorite dish of all dishes I ate. The crab filling was meaty and abundant. The shell was crispy. * Chicken skewer - spiced chicken meatball, peanut sauce, pineapple. 0/5 this is my least favorite skewer. I wish it wasn't just meatball and simply an actual piece of chicken. The meatball was overly spiced that I couldn't taste any meat flavor. * Pork jowl skewer - char siu pork jowl, sesame, chive, hot mustard. 5/5 this pork jowl is tender, great in sauce and enough flavor. Course Two Rojak salad - Pineapple, cucumber, pluot, watermelon radish, herbs, tamarind, crispy shallots. 5/5 the salad was filling and refreshing with all the fruits. Gado gado salad - Little gem, watermelon radish, spiced peanut dressing, herbs, shrimp chips, crushed peanuts. 5/5 this salad was also filling and the portion was large. Course Three Char kway teow - Stir-fried rice noodles, Chinese sausage, fried fish cake, nira, garlic, soy. 3/5 the dish was too salty. There aren't alot of meat. That's all I would like to say. Fried Hainan chicken - Crispy chicken thigh, garlic ginger sauce, sour sambal. 3/5 this is chicken katsu somehow with fragrant rice. The sauce was delicious though. Dessert Comes with a scoop of coconut pandan ice cream with gula melaka syrup & toasted rice for dessert. 5/5 this is another favorite. I normally don't like coconut ice cream but it does tastes good, not too sweet. Overall I'm glad there is a dineLA because I wanted to try this restaurant a while ago. I didn't have to spend a lot to eat here for dineLA otherwise I would be so disappointed.

Great food and a cute, intimate date night spot with very friendly service. The hotate (scallop)…read morewas excellent, and the chawanmushi with dungeness crab was delicate and well executed. The gindara nitsuke (black cod) was another standout, rich, tender, and full of flavor. The chahan (garlic fried rice) was also really nice. On the pricier side, but overall an enjoyable dinner!

I did have the most amazing Caesar salad at tsubaki, maybe it's because of the little fish…read moreingredients they are adding to the salad. It's not fishy at all tho, but there's just the flavor from the sea that really elevates the salad. The whole time I'm looking for the fish lol, but in the end I just finished the leaves with great satisfaction. The skewers are pretty tasty but too pricy when I know that at the same price Nan Ban Kan in Sawtelle just does it with 20% better flavor, 30% less wait time and maybe 10% cheaper. Didn't like the fried rice at the end. It'd be better if only they kept the braised beef with the sauce. The fried rice is way too dry to enjoy on its own. Living on the west side, I'm definitely in no time to visit again

Outstanding! I had some questions about the menu regarding…read moredietary restrictions and Gwen and Phillip went out of their way to make sure my questions were addressed. They were both so genuine in their desire to help and chat about food they were passionate about. It gave me confidence in what to order (miso cod daily bento and sencha green tea). Phillip was also kind and just fun to chat overall. He made us feel so welcomed as out of towners. The food was outstanding. I was tearing up with how good it tasted. Clean, simple, the flavors really stood out. Like a wholesome hug to my tummy. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone! I love pickled vegetables. Also the miso cod was perfection. Definitely make a reservation online. Limited seating. Sweet and lovely interior. Definitely check this place out

I do not know why it took me this long to try Azay! The restaurant is super cozy and bright inside,…read morewith a small number of tables available. There's a few tables in the front patio as well, and it seemed like everyone had a reservation. Make sure to book yours in advance! We walked in around when they opened so we were lucky. Since this was our first time, we tried the Japanese breakfast with mackerel and the shokupan with fruit compotes to share as dessert. We also ordered hot tea as a beverage. Everything was SOOOOO GOOD. 10/10! Quality of the ingredients, seasoning, taste, temperature, variety - all hit the mark. I could eat the Japanese breakfast everyday... it was so light but packed with flavor and had so many different items on the plate that made the entire experience really fun to eat. The hojicha tea was so soothing and a perfect accompaniment to the meal. The shokupan was perfect and not too sweet. It was perfect to share between the three of us! Service was excellent and friendly. Staff came by constantly to check in on us! We loved the hospitality and can see why there's usually a line outside! I can't wait to come back to try the daily bento!

Second time back and not disappointed. Loreto is a beautiful location intended to welcome you in…read morewhile you settle into the start of your experience. The servers are wonderful, all with a vibe that makes you instantly feel calm and ready to embark on this upscale Mexican culinary journey. There is an approach to service that feels team spirited and with a sense of pride when delivering beautiful presentations of your choice, ours happened to be 100% seafood. Let's shout out Samantha first and then we will get to the food. From the moment we sat down, she made a difference in our experience. She was friendly, had an excellent understanding of what we were hoping for in our meal, and approached us each time with genuine enthusiasm. We took her advice on almost everything we ordered, and she nailed it. We were truly so satisfied and appreciative of her expertise. Good job Loreto for hiring this one! Moving on (this isn't a performance review after all) let's get to why you came here! Shout out to the chefs, as each dish is intentional in flavors and presentation. Everything was filled with unique flavors to elevate the fish dishes, which all were incredible in their own right. My husband and I split a Mezcal Margarita, added a bit of spice and cucumber. Delicious. We needed this while our bottle of Chardonnay Chilled! Sounds about right, right? When the Chardonnay arrived, Blanc de Mer, the label boasted oysters, which must have been a sign, as we weren't leaving without eating oysters. Here's what we indulged in: West Coast Oysters: plump, creamy, and simply delicious. Served with lime and salsa negra. We still love the traditional horseradish with oysters, but we adjusted. Salsa negra could have been more flavorful and spicy, just one gal's opinion. Yellowtail Sashimi: fresh, flavorful, and I wanted more but it was perfection. Santa Barbara Ceviche: rockfish, guacachile, and cucumber. Served with tostadas and saltines. Very good. CDMX Tostada: don't miss this. Blue fin tuna, capers, avacado, scallions and cilatro in a light creamy sauce. AMAZING. We shared, I wish we didn't. Atún Picante: at first I didn't see it on the menu and almost got teary, but there it was and it is not to be missed. Tuna, crispy rice, avacado, and salsa negra. So so good. Get two orders. Mejillones "Tom Kha": mussels in a coconut broth with galangal and serrano chiles, served with grilled foccacia. Of note, one piece of foccacia is not enough to sop up that amazing sauce. So we drank it. My husband is a firm believer in having dessert. This time, I'm not mad about it. We laughed with Samantha because we ended up having 3 Carajillos. 2 drinks, one dessert. The drink is hand shaken espresso and Licor 43, poured over ice. This is a Mexican specialty after dinner drink in any restaurant when you venture south of the border. Forget about the drinks, move on to the best dessert I think I may have ever had. Carajillo dessert: The base is a moist piece of chocolate cake, topped with smooth milk chocolate crèmeux and a crunchy pecan toffee.The top is crowned with a thick scoop of pecan ice cream. It isn't too sweet, that I promise. I'm not 100% that I got the description right, but it was damn good. In a city where you can spend your money anywhere to have great food, spend some, or a lot of it at Loreto. AMAZING. Street or valet parking (15.00) Reservations or walk ins. I strongly suggest garden seating, it is absolutely beautiful at night. If this were a performance evaluation, it would go something like this: An area for improvement is for the the host who has greeted us both times when dining. A smile and a kind greeting goes a long way. I'll leave it at that. First impressions are lasting ones. All in all, exceptional experience.

This was my SECOND time at Loreto within a week, which should tell you everything you need to know…read more It's just that good. You could genuinely throw a dart at the menu and land on something phenomenal. Come with people who like to share and order as much of the menu as you can because you're going to want to try everything. That being said, there are three dishes I cannot stop thinking about: the Mar-Esquites, Joaquin Tostada, and Atun Picante. I've never had anything quite like them before. They're so unique and so delicious that you genuinely go home thinking about them. The kind of dishes you start craving again almost immediately. For drinks, I loved the Chiquita Bonita cocktail and would absolutely order it again. The service has been great both times and the ambiance is so lovely. It's perfect for either a girls' night or date night. One tip when making your reservation: book indoors if you want a livelier, more energetic experience, and outdoors if you want something a little more intimate. Both are beautiful, just completely different vibes. Also, the valet setup is incredibly convenient. You can request your car right from your phone, and it's ready for you by the time you walk out. Tip: Order the car about 10 minutes before you plan to get up! Such a small detail, but it makes leaving so seamless. Already looking forward to visit #3!