Have been wanting to come back, and for a pre-birthday date night seemed like the perfect time. Came in and the greeting seemed a bit lackluster, but hey that just might be the vibe. Server introduced himself and explained the dinner and drinks menu, said he would give us a few minutes. Came back and tried to order a wine bottle, as most of the menu required. Then suggested me to the wine by the glass selection kindly declined and said I would like to stick with my first choice. They were out of stock, then tried another wine on their list. Out of stock again, so they offered a normal "by the bottle" for a glass option. That was a nice compromise. Food wise: Ordered the tomatoes, mushrooms, bread, prawns and ribeye. Best dish hands down, the mushrooms. The prawns they recommend with the bread; because of the sauce was just ok compared to the mushrooms sauce. The worst dish, the ribeye. Ordered it medium-rare and it was sliced and served basically just under well done. For that to be the ending dish, was an another tick on the disappointing tally. Price point wise, it's on the high-end side, but that's the menu offering so no surprise. But my pet peeve is setting a dessert menu down before the main dishes are even cleared. read more

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We JUST finished dinner -- 4/5/2024, 9:30PM. The food was sensational. Grilled Long Beach Oyster Mushrooms, I'll think about you until I'm six feet under... Potato Situation was a SITUATION... Hamachi Crudo was sour divinity... Branzino was nice... Service was good, vibes were nice, loved the curated ambiance. It's a truly beautiful thing going on here and the hard work shows and the talent is there and we wish for nothing short of all the money in the world. There was a group in the corner, towards the front, up against the window, there for a birthday... girl, your boyfriend is mid. He won't take advice from your bestie when you're asking? Come on. read more

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Can i give it 10 stars? Unexpected absolute perfection. New favorite restaurant, probably the best i have had and so close to home! read more

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Food here is amazing! Flavor is absolutely on point with every dishes we had. Hamachi crudo was fresh and the sauce they made for it was very unique, creative and tasty. The oyster mushroom wasn't as unique as the crudo but the flavor absolutely nailed it. It looks spicy but it isn't. Is sweet and savory with very little spicy flavor to compliment but not overpower it. The pork neck is probably the least favorite if I had to compared. But is not because it didn't taste good. The sauce was perfect for it and the pork was cooked so tender and juicy. But the flavor does remind me of a Chinese BBQ charsui that is elevated into a luxury meal. Nothing wrong with that though. I'm just not a charsui fan but I'll eat the pork neck though and enjoy it. The desert was the hazelnut praline cream puff. The puff was made perfectly. Crunchy outside but soft inside while cradling the hazelnut cream that taste like you're in a French pastry shop in Paris. The staff was very attentive and always checking if we need anything so the service is pretty amazing. The price is very reasonable as well. Actually I would say is cheap for the quality you get. I expect this quality at a 2 star Michelin restaurant to be honest. Definitely will be coming here often. read more

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Wifey has visited Bakers and Baristas for afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries and loved it so when I saw that they were offering a dinner service, I figured we had to try it. The place really transforms in the evening with dimming of the lights and the addition of candles. Jerrill was our server and he was amazing. Great recommendations, attentive service and excellent presentation of every dish. We started with the Caesar salad which was good, not great. Loved the crispness of the gem lettuce, but we were not thrilled with the soft croutons. The Long Beach oyster mushrooms was tasty and meaty--there was so much flavor in it. The spicy prawns were a late addition to our order but actually our favorite. Each prawn was perfectly cooked and Jerrill's recommendation to pair a side order of the sourdough baguette with it was spot on--the delectable butter was so good sopped up with the warm, fluffy bread. The squid ink and uni pasta was good but not our favorite. I usually love this dish but it wasn't remarkable. Spaetzle is an interesting choice. I really enjoyed the pork collar, especially with the some of the fattier pieces which just melted in your mouth. The sea salt really accentuates the flavor here. Finished with the dark chocolate basque cheesecake. The subtle sweetness of this really made it enjoyable. Looking forward to coming back and glad to see this here in Cerritos! read more

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One of the best dinners me and my husband had in a long time! We love bakers and baristas and we were saying to ourselves why we haven't had Luka sooner. Every single dish was so good and you know these chefs put a lot of work/thought into each dish. The service is great and honestly, we've enjoyed this meal so much we haven't stopped talking about it read more

Luka - The crispy branzino and the potato situation. We also had the spring salad, blue prawns, and scallop tostado that was - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

Our visit to Luka, the enhanced dinner concept of Bakers & Baristas, was lovely albeit a little underwhelming. We made a reservation for 2 a week in advance for a birthday dinner celebration. The space was lovely and revamped from a daytime cafe to an evening dinner spot, however, lacked ambience. The food was plated very well and the ingredients used were very fresh, but overall lacked flavor and the portion sizes were much smaller than anticipated. I would recommend ordering more for the table. The staff were friendly and were very knowledgeable about each dish. What we ordered: -Potato Situation This dish is basically like a stuffed mash potato or pommes puree fried potato topped with cheese and chives. It was a bit too heavy for the both of us but it was very buttery and had a hint of a citrus flavor -Hamachi Crudo This dish was the most underwhelming. The hamachi was very fresh and the pieces were thick, but overall lacked flavor. We unfortunately had to ask for salt to season. -Squid Ink & Uni Pasta This dish was the most unique as we're used to seeing this with longer pasta. The uni and the pasta itself was very fresh and of high quality but also lacked flavor, a hint of salt would've been nice. This one needed to be mixed extremely well to get the best flavor out. -For drinks we ordered a glass of Weingut Seehof White Wine which had a strong smell and taste of green apple. We also ordered the Sparkling Yuzu with Shiso which was very refreshing read more

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finally got to try luka and had an amazing first time. food was so good! there were 5 of us and we got to try a lot of items. service was also great, especially considering it was a saturday read more

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Hands down the best food was amazing, I especially loved the "potato situation" and the pork collar! the service was immaculate and I can't wait to go back and try their branzino dish! It was sold out by the time we got there, so must mean that its a local favorite. Shout out to Chef Mikey for the amazing and delicious experience!! read more

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This place smacks. The plating, the taste, the vibes, everything. Every dish we had surprised us in some way. We are def making trip back. read more

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This is a hidden gem for all of those who live in Cerritos. If you haven't been here, you're missing out! The flavors and presentation are impressive! . Some of my favorite dishes were the pork collar, oyster mushrooms, beef tartare and potato situation. Service was excellent, everyone is super friendly and attentive. I'll be back for the rest of the menu! read more

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Everything we tried was so delicious. Service and ambiance was on point. Came here a week ago with friends and looking to come back a week later and try the rest of the menu that I didn't get to try my first time here. Don't skip the stracciatella dish. The real standout from the night. read more

This was one of the oddest experiences I have had in a restaurant. Ambiance is pleasant, but it is a coffee shop during the day. The prices are high, the menu is odd and the portions are small to medium. However, the food is prepared well and staff is well trained. I don't think I'm their target audience and I won't be back, but still happy I tried it. See....odd... read more

Considering the service and ambiance, I wanted to give this restaurant at least a 4/5 star review. I came with my culinary student friend and honestly, I was the one critiquing the food more than her. [Overall food] - This restaurant is charging LA prices for food that was UNDER SEASONED... we had to ask for salt and I consider myself a person who eats less salty food than the average person. Also, I would consider this restaurant more of a Asian fusion if anything. [Hamachi Crudo] - (2/5) I had high expectations for this. We had to let the fish sit for it to marinate in the sauce because it just tasted like hamachi with some type of oil. I ate it towards the end of our meal. [Potato Situation] - (3/5) I admit this dish is very unique and I like it, but again, it was under seasoned and it was quite heavy. I wish they added some type of condiment on the side to jazz up the dish bc it got boring. Providing a nice citrus or spicy condiment would elevate the flavors of the dish and help people finish the dish. [Squid Ink & Uni pasta] - (2/5) For the price, it should AT LEAST taste seafood-like. It just tasted like toasted bits of parmigiana cheese was added to the pasta with a butter sauce. Then they just plopped two pieces of Uni on top of the dish to call it a day. read more

Luka - Hamachi crude on the left (2/5) Potato situation on the right (3/5) Squid ink and Uni pasta on the top (2/5) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

Every single dish that I tried, was a 10 out of 10 and each plate was presented beautifully. The Long Beach oyster mushrooms plate was the star of the night, they are seasoned so well and they have a rich and smokey flavor to them. The squid uni pasta is a rich, buttery pasta and almost tastes like an elevated popcorn flavor with a twist. The hamachi crudo was fresh and lightly lemony, the capers and onions added more depth and flavors to the dish. And the ribeye was delicious with the chimichurri sauce, and probably the least unique (but still delicious) dish. I had a reservation to have dinner here, so I recommend doing that to ensure getting seated. The ambience is really beautiful. It has an upscale feel with the relaxed atmosphere. They had candles at every table, dim lights, and soft music. Service was great here, the staff was incredibly friendly, they checked in on us pretty frequently, which was nice. I definitely look forward to coming here again. Lastly, it is located in a plaza with a lot of restaurants and retail. While the parking lot has a lot of spots, it took a while to find a spot to park so plan accordingly. read more

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Came on a Sunday and was seated almost immediately without a reservation. Food was delicious! I'd definitely come again! What we ordered: - baguette - your standard bread and butter - butternut squash - ribboned and served in brown butter. Tasted almost like pasta! - oyster mushrooms - well seasoned and grilled. My partner thought it was meat! - squid ink pasta with uni - unique crunch and substantial texture - potato situation - like mashed potato covered in Parmesan and chives - pork collar - wow! So well seasoned, perfect outer crust, and soft tender middle. - budino butterscotch - they threw this in for free! As someone who eats in Cerritos almost every weekend, this is one of the better restaurants here. Perfect for a nice night out. read more

It was really good! Went for our 3rd wedding anniversary and it exceeded our expectations. Was a bit disappointed that I was able to try the roasted carrots but everything else we ordered was very tasty. I especially loved the mushrooms! The coffee flan was also very yummy. It was a bit pricey but worth it for us being that it was for a special occasion. Also the staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the food and their suggestions. Would definitely look forward to going here a different time to see what other seasonal dishes they would have read more

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Absolutely 10/10! So good, I almost want it to stay a secret. The ambience is intimate and its perfect for a date or catching up with friends. Dreaming about that dinner still! read more

Luka is excellent! I love that the menu is ever changing, reflecting both what's working *and what's in season. I've been here several times and only once did I find a side dish I wouldn't order again and again. Otherwise the food has been great--the pasta is elevated, the salads are bright and memorable, and the potato situation will transport you to potato heaven. Kind staff who clearly are invested in the restaurant as well. read more

Luka - Potato situation - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Artesia, California

Just finished dinner at Luka. We have frequented Bakers and Barista during breakfast and lunch hours. The restaurant is the same space set up for dinner. Food is served family style. We ordered the bread, Caesar salad, the pork collar, the potato delight and we finished the meal with the chocolate torte. Everything was delicious. The Caesar salad is the cheesiest Caesar salad I have every had. The greens were very fresh. Th pork collar was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. Very tender. The potato situation is a delicious side loaded with cheese and more texture. Highly recommend. The chocolate torte was a great ending. Will come back and try more dishes! read more

This place is the real deal. I've been to many places with similar menus but this place really stands out. Everything was delicious and I had a real dining experience. The oyster mushrooms and branzino were my favorite. Mushrooms were so good I was shocked and they tasted like carne asada. I will definitely be back to try out the rest of the menu. I had a chilled red which was also delicious. Only little thing which wasn't a big deal was the staff seemed to check on us every two minutes. read more

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Trying to be upscale but can't back it up. Portions are so small and the taste are just meh. Service was okay. Not bad. Don't believe the high ratings. No one goes here. The high ratings are invited yelpers and friends/family. When I went here it was EMPTY. read more

My wife and I were just walking by when we caught sight of the cozy candlelit setup at Luka, part of Bakers and Barista. Even though Luka has a different chef, it shares an owner with Bakers and Barista. It's been rare for us to have a night out, so when Carla, our server, made the night so special, it really meant a lot. The food was top-notch, but Carla's service was what really made the night unforgettable. Our dinner was filled with laughter and positive vibes. The desserts at Luka were a delightful surprise - not overly sweet, but packed with depth and complexity. Each bite revealed layers of nuanced sweetness and rich textures, making it a memorable end to our already fantastic dining experience with Carla. read more

How lucky am i that I get to come for early coffee & dinner with such great ambience all in the same day! Service is always so good here and the staff is always friendly. Food was so flavorful and fresh- was truly blown away by Luka. Please add more real candles! read more

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It was a sad birthday meal. The restaurant was empty, which was surprising, given the stellar reviews. The service was excellent, but as previous reviews have mentioned, the portions are tiny, given the price. We ordered several items to share family style, and nothing was noteworthy. The servers recommended we order/pay for more loaves of bread to soak up the sauce so they were aware of the small portions. read more

Each time we come it's an amazing experience. The menu changes seasonally and presentation is always beautiful! Service is lovely and we enjoy each time. Do NOT go without trying the basque cheesecake.. it's actual heaven. read more

Legit fine dining here locally in Artesia! Came here with friends and we were impressed! My favorite was the sausage and asparagus pasta, so good I ordered it twice. And the wine selection is fantastic, not used to seeing something so extensive and curated here in the burbs. They definitely know what they're doing here, can't wait to come back! read more

Without a formal reservation, thankful for the staff who still took us in (party of 3). My mother, who joined us, is very picky with her taste palette. Surprisingly, she was impressed with all the dishes. However, the squid ink and uni pasta was a huge let-down. It didn't feel like a true pasta dish, the pasta had a similar consistency as the potato situation(?), and it was very, very salty. (Uni was very good quality). Twice, the dish, had to be re-made but the saltiness and oilyness was too much for our taste palette. The hamachi was very refreshing. Potato station was flavorful. Pork chop was my favorite. Out of the 4, only 1 was recommended by the waitress (she recommended other dishes initially for us to try) so I wished we listened to her. She recommended the potato situation and that was yum! Perhaps, the shrimp and mushroom would be better choices next time. But overall, pretty good first experience. read more

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I was delighted to find cuisine of this level in this area. It can be a little tricky to find, as the restaurant is Bakers & Baristas during the day, and the main signage reflects that, but in the evening it becomes Luka, with only a small sign for Luka near the sidewalk that can be easily missed. The chef balances classical culinary skill with some inventive, fun, and flavorful creativity, influenced by Argentine, Spanish, Italian, and hint of Asian traditions. The flavors of everything we tried were both nuanced, and lively. I truly appreciated the chefs attention to the little details that made each of his creations an absolute pleasure for the palate. I really wanted to give this place five stars, but the front of the house, and service, really need a lot of work, but the food more than made up for what was lacking in service. read more

Unplanned visit but what a lovely surprise! Their "potato situation" is perfect and service is timely and attentive

Happen to randomly walk by Bakers and Baristas and saw that they had a new sign that said Luka. Turns out they introduced a new dinner concept that starts at 5 pm. Food and service here was amazing! The atmosphere felt like a very LA arts district kind of vibe, made us forget we were in the middle of the suburbs. We got the butternut squash, potato situation, baguette and squid Uni pasta. Every dish was delicious but our favorite was definitely the butternut squash! It was so unique and flavorful! read more

Exceptional experience.. Cerritos surely needed this upscale, farm to table concept of good, fresh food. We tried almost 5 dishes and every one of them exceeded our expectations. From portion sizes, to taste to innovation and presentation this was a 5 star experience. Cool eclectic music, friendly service and candlelit vibes add to ambiance so beautifully. We will be back for sure to take the other offerings of this restaurant !! read more

10/10 really recommend. We got the potato chips, Branzino, pork, olive oil cake, and beer! Staff is incredibly attentive !

Great service (helpful recommending wines), amazing food (will be dreaming of the crudo and can't wait to come back for more), and such a fun but also chill ambiance! read more

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Tried Luka for the first time about a week ago and the food was amazing! I had gone with a larger group of girls and we ordered the squid ink Uni pasta, the spicy blue prawns, the baguette, the pork jowl, branzino and the potato situation. Overall, the food was DELICIOUS! The squid uni pasta, although it was creamy, wasn't overbearing in the sauce. The blue prawns was a snippet of what kicking crab would taste like if it was made from higher quality ingredients. The baguette was amazing when dipped in the sauce of the prawns. (This was a tip given to us from our server who was also equally as amazing!) The pork jowl was perfectly cooked where the outside was crisp and the inside was moist. Eat it with the grilled scallions and their sauce for the most perfect bite. We had the branzino with the potato situation. As the fish was served on a bed of microgreens, this was the perfect light balance to the heaviness of the potato situation. Side note: we ate this with the sauce served with the pork jowl, it brought the flavor to the next level as the sauce had a slight kick to it! If there is just one small caveat, it would be that the portions were small and that the bread had to be purchased as opposed to being for the table. I had gone with 5 other ladies, we had ordered what was listed above, however, we ordered 2 of the pastas, blue prawns and baguettes. We all agreed that once finished, we weren't exactly fully satisfied. This would be the perfect place to go with a smaller group, perhaps a lovely date with your significant other. The long candles and simple bud vases gave the most sophisticated aesthetic to match the lovely interior. Super hip. read more

Went with my partner today and had a great time. We went when it wasn't busy and felt it to be very intimate and quite nice for a date night. The service was attentive and helpful with suggestions on what to eat. I definitely recommend the cesar salad and the spicy prawns! Would like to come back again soon. read more

Stephanie was our server and she was amazing :) the ambience is so cozy but also everyone is talking really lively and with beautiful music. I recommend trying at least once! read more

We came here for dinner, expecting the restaurant to be Baker's and Barristas, but were pleasantly surprised by the change of name and atmosphere to Luka with lots of real candles and flowers decorating the tables. Apparently, Luka is only open Friday-Sunday evenings, so we came at the right time. The menu is completely different from B n B's, and is set up from small to large dishes, made for family style sharing. Food was very excellent! , We shared a butternut squash that was thinly sliced like noodles with mascarpone and my husband loved that dish! Their Caesar salad is generous with bits of anchovies, the cauliflower is battered and tender, served with plenty of aioli sauce, the Baramundi was my favorite part of the dinner. But save room for dessert, because the Basque cheesecake with citrus whipped cream is devourable!! Our server, Brian, was perfectly attentive. read more

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Surely a hidden gem in Cerritos! Amazing foods, service and ambiance. We will be back for more.

Wow literally the most hidden of gems!!! So good. The potato dish was outstounding! The service was great. Ambiance was lovely. Wish more people knew about this-- I'll do my due diligence and spread the word. Keep it up Luka! read more