Been here twice, almost just see if the first time was a fluke...it wasn't…read more This little place, hidden in the lobby of a hotel, is fighting above its weight. A gem, just across from The Wiltern! There are places nearby with lines...skip them, come here! Bulgogi quesadilla? Amazing. Kimchi steak taco? Not soggy, steak is lean, pico de gallo is perfect counterpoint. Street sandwich? Comfort food. Tortilla pizza? Fantastic (but get the sriracha mayo and Tabasco to accentuate the positive). Beverages? Dynamite. Whiskey with fresh strawberry puree? As good as any tiki bar. Gin with lemonade and lemon cello with sparkling water? Delicious and dangerous. Not for nothing, service has been great both times Highly recommend, looking forward to coming back again!

My gfs and I decided to try this spot for brunch to celebrate a birthday. The interior of this…read morerestaurant is super cute and well decorated. Photo worthy for sure. The menu was pretty extensive, which we appreciated. Lots of options to choose from (apps, handhelds, salads, pastas, entrees, etc.) and since we're foodies, we ordered a ton of items. Here's what we tried: KFC (Korean fried chicken)- very tasty and crispy. Chicken was moist and it came with a sweet/garlic dipping sauce. Plus a side of radish. This would have been great with a beer. Bulgogi quesadilla- we really enjoyed this app. It came with a dipping sauce that paired well with the sweetness of the bulgogi. Highly recommend this one! Toowoomba pasta- . This was our favorite dish. It's one of those dishes that you'll want to replicate at home. Beef & cheese- this dish was good, but the meat was overcooked. We were also hoping that the meat would be more tender. 7/10 Fries & sweet potato fries- came out a bit cold, so we had to send the fries back to be recooked.

Really good food. I loved the Ikura Cold Udon and the Agedashi Eggplant!…read more The line was super fast. Will definitely come back and try more of the menu.

Would not recommend on a sweltering day because the AC is WEAK or perhaps nonexistent I couldn't…read moretell; also not sure if their ac was just broken that day. Food 3.5/5 - Atmosphere 2/5. We stopped by on a high 90s high humidity day in LA and had to wait a bit outside in the heat. Was so looking forwarding to stepping inside only to find out that it was only mildly better temperature wise. We had already waited and were seated so decided to stay but it made for a quick meal (maybe that's their tactic lol). I ordered the miso carbonara and it was good - not too salty - but the portions were tiny! I would say it's close to half the amount of the frozen udon blocks you get at the supermarket. Nice chew and flavor but almost like an appetizer for $17/$18. I do really like the food but would probably either not wait or grab another noodle place nearby. Feel really bad for the workers who have to work in such hot conditions.

RSVP for 5PM dinner…read more Parking: Ample Public parking right across the street $10. Brick & Mortar: seated inside - Clean, bright and yet very cozy vibe. Service: very hands on, everyone kept refilling our water glasses. Really appreciate them. The dishes came in accordingly and right on time, one after another. We ordered quite many dishes and desserts. -:- All were made fresh and cooked/baked perfectly. It's really hard to cook ribs perfectly. But this place did it! A lot of people think that "fall off the bones" are the perfect way for ribs dish. But actually that is incorrect. If you're curious of how perfectly made BBQ ribs supposed to taste like, feel free to come to this place. They'll show you how it should be. -:- this place made the best with all fresh ingredients. I never liked spread before. But here, they made their tuna spread from fresh ingredients and not from canned ingredients. If you'd like to know how good a spread tuna spread tastes like, this is the place to go! And don't get me started with their bread. Talking about fresh! They make cloud bread (my opinion). Deep fried cauliflower: first, they boiled/blanched the cauliflowers perfectly, breaded and deep fried. If you'd don't like veggies, you have to come here and get this dish. The sauce, they made it from fresh lime juice! Not from any bottled ones that majority restaurants out there use for short cuts. This including their tomato salad. Will we revisit? Yes! 1000% many many many more times!

Really enjoyed dinner here. The space is industrial and spacious - high ceilings, open feel…read more Loved the vibe. Food overall was great, even if it's on the pricey side. Grilled branzino was spot on. Pork chop tasted good, solid flavor, but the center felt was cooked through and not as tender as I had hoped. Tomato salad was fresh. Fried cauliflower, nice crunch. Tapioca spaghetti was interesting (even though there's no tapioca, right?) but had a small complaint that the noodle was a little hard. Some like, some don't. Crispy potatoes - crunchy on the outside, soft inside. It hit the spot, one of the best crispy potatoes that I can remember. Bing butter & honey was a favorite too. Drinks were solid, ube pina colada didn't taste as good as it looks, but it's a lot of purple fun. Yuzu lemonade was refreshing. The missing 1 star is a mix of small gripes: the pork chop (a little dry inside), hard noodle, ube pina colada looked better than it tasted, and it's a little pricey for the amount of food. Would definitely come back, I wanted to try the pork shoulders next!

We were looking for a place that served food late and found this hidden gem thanks to help…read more Nice place, great food. A little pricier than other places but worth it.

The place was pretty busy on a Friday night around 9:30pm, but we got seated right away for 4…read morepeople. We had: 1) fried chicken w/green onions - 4/5. Solid. 2) watermelon soju - 4/5. Came in a mini-watermelon with watermelon slices. Also good. 3) fried gizzards - 4/5. I've had better, but it was also good. Service was a little slow, but would return for the food.

We came here during DineLA week. $55 for 4 course menu. It is our first time here but we had tried…read moretheir kare-kare tamale and ube cheese cake at food festival... so, we were quite excited to dine here. The menu is simple but creative, perfect blend of Filipino and Spanish cuisine. Inasal cesar salad: calamansi dressing is refreshing. Grilled chicken is perfectly grilled add a nice twist to the salad. Kare-kare tamale: signature dish. The braised oxtail is so moist and tender..the veloute sauce is milky. Bucatini and rigatoni are also so yummy. We can't decide the winner. Bucatini is spicy. Rigatoni is milky and buttery... so you decide. Grilled escabeche white fish: the fish is moist with crispy skin. Ribeye is melt in my mouth. For desert, panna cotta is a.perfect ending of a beautiful dinner. Every dish.is beautifully presented. The service is impeccable. There is paid parking across from the restaurant for $10. It is probably one of the best meal we had this year. If you have not been here, Sampa should be on your bookmark to check out.

First time dining here. Decided to try it out for Dine LA week. Featured photos in this post are…read moresmaller than their standard menu plates, since the Dine LA menu served as almost a sampler dish. Food: loved the creativity of the dishes. What a way to elevate Filipino cuisine for western palates. Parking: paid lot directly across the restaurant for $10 for the day. Street parking was extremely limited. Service: Jaden was our server and he was attentive with checking in on us. We had ordered a steak, but did not receive a steak knife. We tried to get by with the butter knife at the table, but obviously it did not pan out well. Our server was occupied with another table, so I was patiently waiting to make eye contact. Miraculously another server saw my desperate eyes and before I could even raise my hand or say "excuse me" to flag her down, she came right over with a SMILE no less (!!!) and asked how she could help. That level of attentiveness was very much appreciated. Even the tall white guy came to clear our plates. I don't know what he does, because at the end of the meal, we saw him hauling in and hand-carrying 5 bags of ice. The level of hustle across the team is obvious and helps round out the experience of dining out and choosing to spend money on a dining experience. Even the bus boys were attentive with filling our water cups, which was quite appreciated. Can't say any more good things about the service and truly appreciated our server Jaden because he seemed so personable to have a genuine conversation while running around. Really seems like a hard worker. Ambiance: kudos to whoever set the playlist for Friday night -- Kaytranada songs came up a couple times and really helped to set the mood to kick off my weekend.

Been here a couple of times, and this place never disappoints! Everything we tried was really good…read more The restaurant is on the smaller side and can get pretty loud. They have TVs playing K-pop music videos, so if you're looking for somewhere quiet and intimate, this probably isn't the place. This place is very lively and loud just like the name (in a good way). That being said, all the staff were super friendly and attentive. They kept checking in on us to make sure everything was good and that we had enough water. We had the kimchi carbonara, Korean fried chicken, mentaiko pasta, and uni pasta. Out of all the pastas, my favorite was definitely the kimchi bacon udon carbonara. The uni and mentaiko pastas were also good, although I remember them being a little salty. My friend got the corn cheese for $16, which is lowkey expensive for what it is, and honestly, it tasted like any other corn cheese. The stir-fried baby octopus with pork belly was another standout and one of our favorites! They also have a seafood boil, which we definitely want to try next time we're in town. They're open pretty late too, so I highly recommend checking this place out! Just a heads-up: parking is valet, and there can sometimes be a wait on weekends.

Went here with my husband and his coworkers, and we were able to reserve a table for our large…read moreparty, which was great! There were so many food options to choose from. We ordered the soy garlic wings, pasta mentaiko, and garlic noodles with shrimp, and honestly, we enjoyed everything we got. The pasta mentaiko was definitely my favorite! It was super creamy and tasted even better once everything was mixed together. I'd definitely order it again. Parking is valet, but thankfully it's only $5, which I thought was pretty reasonable. There are also a few other stores located in the same plaza, so there's plenty around the area. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and did a great job hosting our large group. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu!

Never misses!! Truly the BEST tapsilog bowl in the area. I've been getting the same thing since…read more2014 and it never disappoints. After over 10 years it's always been consistently delicious. Staff at this location is super friendly and welcoming. There's limited seating inside and a couple tables outside. Not to mention there's tons of parking!

The food arrived in a soggy bag and one of the hot sauce containers was not fully closed,…read moresuggesting more care could be taken with packaging. The steak was a bit dry but otherwise decent. Unfortunately, the rice was overly salty, due to excessive amount of soy sauce.

Went to TAO for brunch and I absolutely did not regret it! I loved the variety they offered. From…read morethe carving station and ramen station to the sushi and dessert selections. There was something for everyone! The sushi was fresh, and the bottomless mimosas were definitely a plus! Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure to check in on us throughout our meal, which made the experience even better. Overall, a great brunch experience, and I'll definitely be back!

Come here for the gram. Did the brunch at TAO for a friend's birthday recently. This place is…read moreabsolutely what you see on social media. That's either a good or bad thing, depending on what you're into. Buddha status and mood lighting galore at this spot. To be frank, I'm not the type of person who normally comes to a place like this, so my expectations for the food itself weren't very high, but I was decently surprised. Brunch consisted of a carving station, sushi, ramen, and desserts. Much of the food is ordered off the menu and they have a very large offering. Standout items were the teriyaki glazed salmon, branzino, Shanghai fried rice, spicy tuna tartare, and HK fried noodle. To my surprise, the ramen was also very decent. I actually went back and got more o the broth. Sushi was alright - the rice was good, at least. I did like the fact that the brunch offered so many different items. I'd come here with a large group so you can try a bit of everything. Personally I'd skip the breakfast bao buns and eggrolls - really trying to shoehorn the whole Asian/Western fusion a little too much with these. Would I come again? If somebody asked, sure. I don't think I'm the demographic for this spot, but if you're into this type of night club meets restaurant vibe, TAO is absolutely the best place to flood your social feed.

This place never disappoints and is a great lunch spot when you don't have a lot of time and want a…read moregreat meal. The service is quick, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is consistently good. I'd love for them to have a few more menu items, but I come back every week for what they do have. And don't sleep on their coffee!

Love this place so much! Food is so flavorful and very quick service!! 10/10 recommend!!!read more

Atina And Connor best waiters. Super kind and helpful when it came to ordering. Really enjoyed the…read morefood

Justin, our server, really went above and beyond to help celebrate a birthday dinner. Would…read moredefinitely recommend.