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    Majordomo

    4.2 (1.8k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, Asian Fusion, Korean
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Stewart L.

    Majordomo has been uber-chef David Chang's flagship restaurant in Los Angeles since its 2018 opening, yet this was my first visit, for weekend brunch. In my defense, I have frequented several of his numerous restaurants in New York (some now closed) and Las Vegas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Majordomo's location is rather odd--north of Chinatown in a non-commercial area full of warehouses, some refurbished, like Majordomo's. This part of Naud St. doesn't even have curbs or sidewalks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are 2 large parking lots, one for Majordomo guests (not free), plus street parking. Nearby is Los Angeles State Historic Park, so street parking is precious during later brunch hours. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Majordomo has a pretty large airy warehouse interior dining area, plus an equally spacious covered patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I arrived early to see a staffer debugging the area with some sort of powered zapper.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I looked over the online brunch menu quite thoroughly, only to find the actual menu is a bit different. I was here to use an expiring Chase Sapphire Reserve dining credit, so I ordered quite a bit. 1) Kimino Momo sparkling peach soda. Came in a bottle, made in Japan, refreshing and not too sweet. I looked up the brand to see if it was owned by David Chang--it's not. 2) Bing Bun Basket (3 pc). Nice Korean version of a Parker House roll. Served with cream cheese/ricotta/butter with chili jam/honey/dulce de leche. Delish. 3) Corn Pancakes. A stack of 3 served with maple butter syrup and an herbed creme fraiche. Nice crunchy edges, slight corn taste, topped with corn flakes. Unique. 4) Crispy Bing. A flattened bing bread fried crisp and topped with smoked pork shoulder, avocado crema and another spicy red crema, plus a fried egg. This seemed to have replaced the croque madame on the online menu. The bread was rather tough, but tasty. 5) Steak and Egg Crispy Rice. My fave dish. Pieces of steak, slices of pickled daikon and jalapenos, scallions and sesame over crispy rice with mushroom broth and a fried egg on top. Mix it all together for a delish savory delight. 6) Smoked Rack of Pork Ribs. I got half a rack. Slow smoked/roasted to a salmon pink colour. Tender and tasty with sweet, vinegary and (not too) spicy BBQ sauce. The online menu listed 2 desserts, choco pot de creme and honey pie. I would have liked to try the honey pie but was told this was not possible. Overall a nice, tasty and substantial Korean fusion brunch. I noticed that at opening, 100% of the guests were Asian, then later decreased to maybe 95%. The staff is a potpourri, service was good.

    Erick V.

    Everything about this place is amazing. Been here twice now, Dinner and Brunch. Both menus are a must try. Servers are attentive and genuine. Didn't take many photos because I couldn't wait to dive into the food. You can't miss with any pic here. Brunch pick: Baked cook Bing! Steak and Eggs Crispy Rice Smoked Ribs Dinner pick: Pan cooked Bing!!! Get the bing! Perfectly paired with their Ricotta, Jam & Chili Crunch. Grilled Bok Choy Smoked Bo Ssäm

    Elizabeth L.

    Majordomo is an LA staple and I haven't been back to try it in years. I think your experience here may largely depend on what you order. Raw marinated prawns- comes in a kimchi marinade with the fried shrimp head on the side - good and fresh, make sure to eat the head while it's hot! Ricotta, jam, and chili crunch bing- could have done without this. Almost like naan with dip. Nothing special about it. Smoked fish dip- our server pushed us toward the little gem salad but we decided on this instead. We thought from previous pictures it came with roe on top. It did not. The dip itself was good but the chips were not fresh and crunchy and kinda chewy and stale. Would not order again. Mushroom crispy rice- for $48 this was good, but I think could have been done a lot better. I found it too salty. Shiitake mushroom normally has an almost sweet, umami flavor. The mushroom was cut too small and the salt was too overwhelming to let any of the original flavor shine. I was sad when the server broke and mixed the sauce and crispy rice for us because the crisp was lost within the first few minutes. Without the crisp this just becomes an overly salty rice dish. Ribeye- the best! Cooked well, Garlic confit to spread on each piece of meat, and a perfectly light tart bearnaise sauce on the side to balance. Would order this again. Dessert- Choco pot de creme- loved that the chocolate mousse was a little spicy. Felt the cream on top and mousse on top tasted good individually but made no sense together. Service was great until the end when we sat with empty plates and untouched food for quite a bit but our server walked by us several times busy doing closing side work before we were able to ask for the check and some boxes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is chic Asian fusion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mitsi is across the way if you wanted to grab a drink. Overall I'd come back but would probably order different things. I've heard the pork is good.

    Allen C.

    Went here a friends birthday celebration. Amazing food! Personally I wouldn't have ordered the boiled chicken. It was ok but not at the list price. The rest of the ensemble was amazing. Something you don't experience anywhere else! Amazing service. Received a lot of great recommendation! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the place, nice and cozy spot. Dim lighting for the outdoor seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Kayla S.

    I went here when I visited family and it was amazing! We got the rib that we had to order 24 hours in advance. I can see why it was amazing! I'm from Texas so it's hard to beat bbq from there. But this was a really unique experience! I would love to go again!

    Mushroom crispy rice
    Amy W.

    First time trying the new weekend brunch menu and it did not disappoint! Made a reservation only a week in advance and there were plenty of times available. All the dishes were excellent. My table ordered two of the bing basket which were more like traditional rolls but just as good as the regular bing. The steak and egg crispy rice was my personal savory favorite. Would definitely reorder that and the crispy potatoes, which are a lighter version compared to the dinner potatoes.

    Bing with Cultured Butter & Honey and Bing with Smoked Eggplant & Pine Nut
    Isabelle P.

    Came here for the first time with my parents for my dad's birthday. It's a restaurant where everything is shareable, and we ordered A LOT. We had leftovers for days after we finished our meal. Bing w/Cultured Butter and Honey + Smoked Eggplant and Pine Nut: This was phenomenal, I really enjoyed this dish. It seems like it's one piece of bread per dip you order, since we only received two pieces. I do wish they provided more bread because the amount of dip they provide with the amount of bread feels a little wasteful, especially for the price. Sugar Snap Peas: Tastes good, but an interesting choice. Usually, they're cooked, even when served as an appetizer, so it was a little off-putting. Bossam: Absolutely delicious. This is more than enough for 3 people. It's very tender and flavorful; it does not disappoint. We loved the option of both butter lettuce and perilla leaves for wraps. Pavlova: Unfortunately, we did not enjoy this dessert option. The way it was described on the dessert menu, we expected a mousse, but it was a merigue instead Parking: It's very difficult to find street parking. There's a parking lot across the street available, and I think it was $15.

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    Betty W.

    I've had Majordomo marked for years, and I honestly don't know why it took me so long to finally make it here. Now I understand why people keep coming back. One of the best meals I've had this year. Everything was a hit -- from the salad to the side dishes, the meat, and dessert. Nothing disappointed. The menu is definitely made for sharing, and every dish felt thoughtful, flavorful, and fun. My favorite was the fried pepper. I think I'll be dreaming about it, and I would come back just for that. We were definitely overloaded with meat, but in the best way. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and ambience are very chill -- lively, relaxed, and very LA without feeling pretentious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came for my mommy friend's birthday, and it was perfect for a moms' night out, but the crowd also had that young, hip energy. It feels like a place that works for all ages.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was very attentive and knowledgeable without hovering. Parking is right next door by the Electric Theater lot, about $15 with no validation, so carpooling is probably the move. Love it, love it, love it. Definitely coming back.

    Vibe
    Sophia Y.

    Maybe we got the wrong dishes but the macaroni was too peppery without much flavor, hanger steak was okay and topped with really pungent flavored mushrooms, cauliflower was perfect with a slight acidic flavor with green and red onions that complimented it well. Grapefruit drink was very concentrated. Felt like it needed to be served on top of ice. Service was amazing and vibes were the best part. I would come back for the date night vibes and try other dishes.

    Branzino
    Cecile H.

    This hidden gem has a super cute and romantic ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Everything was really good but a bit on the smaller side... for the table we ordered: Tuna carpaccio (10/10) ricotta, jam, and chili crunch (not pictured) (7/10), gem salad (10/10) grilled branzino (9/10) and asked for extra capers Dessert: chocolate pot de creme (5/10) Service was good but not great. I'll def be back to try to the Mushroom crispy rice! No parking so we ubered to the spot.

    Short rib table cutting
    Aaron S.

    Absolutely sensational! Dined here 2x. First time power went out at lunch on 12/22/25. Our server somehow found a serving of the bread and salad and we were hooked. The power came back on after about 45 minutes but we had a hard out for LACMA event. Server did not charge a corkage or for an Old Fashion. We tipped well and we're thankful. Upon our recent return we shared the yellowtail, salad and bread. For the entree we spilt the flank steak. Absolutely top notch and enough food to be satisfied. HOWEVER the absolute star of the show was the short rib dinner. This must be ordered prior to arrival as only so many are prepared. Thank me later.

    Crispy Potatoes
    Helen H.

    There was a paid lot ($13), but we parked on the street instead. The restaurant is quite big with indoor and outdoor seating. Before arriving I already planned out what to order. We started with sliced hamachi (4/5). Then we had stuffed peppers (4.5/5), which were crispy and sizeable. Our main was the mushroom crispy rice (5/5). I love the different mushrooms and how the rice was crispy without being burnt. It was a comforting dish. As for sides, we had crispy potatoes (4.5/5) and fried cauliflower (3.5/5). I enjoyed the potatoes as they were soft inside while being crispy on the outside. I also liked the chili and garlic on them. Cauliflower is one of my go tos nowadays. This was probably the weakest dish for me though. Afterwards, I realized all of the vegetables I picked were fried. Oh well. We were quite full in the end and had some leftovers. We could've probably made do with one less dish. Service was good. The waitress was friendly and our water was refilled. She also helped us pack our leftovers. Overall, I enjoyed most of the dishes and had a nice time at this David Chang restaurant.

    Choco Pot De Creme
    Christy S.

    We arrived with a reservation for Saturday brunch. It was nice and quiet and there was plenty of space inside as well as on their nice patio. We tried the following: Bing Bun Basket with 3 sets of spreads (ricotta, jam & chili, honey butter, citron cream cheese & sesame): The bing bread was soft and warm, kinda like an airy pancake bread. The spreads were delicious. It was so good, we'd definitely get it again. Chicken Wings with sweet & spicy and honey garlic sauce: These crunchy fried drumettes were okay but not standout or worth the price. Steak Ssäm: We enjoyed the unique combination of flavors here with steak, shiso, pickled daikon, jalapeño, lettuce and rice. Choco Pot De Creme: a nice, rich chocolate pudding with whipped cream and crunchy flakes. Yuzu Medicina and Ichigo-Rita: decently strong fruity cocktails which we both enjoyed. Parking: There was an unstaffed, paid parking lot across the street.

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    Hello! I made a reservation and the only option was "patio." Is this outside? If so, would it be possible to move inside? If maybe, I can call the reservationist. My mom is kinda particular...

    The patio of completely covered with heaters. I've say in the patio during the "winter"months and been fine...but I was also drinking liquor. I'm sure they can accommodate of you call prior to your reservation. Enjoy! I absolutely love this place.

    Dining room better or chef's counter?

    I have not dined at the chefs counter so have no opinion but the dining room was very nice and a great experience.

    Can you bring your own bottle of wine , if so what is the corkage fee?

    Yes, you can bring in your own bottle of wine. Corkage is $40 per bottle and will go up to $60 after the second bottle or if it is a magnum. Thanks!

    Is the prime rib (March 2024 menu) a family style format like the bo ssam and short rib?

    It is! Its about 30oz, bone in. Served with horseradish cream, fresh grated horseradish and jus.

    Can they accommodate for a gluten allergy?

    I only sampled their food as part of a catering order but I'm sure with advanced notice they can accommodate you .

    Is there a tasting menu available?

    I have never seen a tasting menu. As of last month there was not one available.

    HI. RE Boneless Chuck Short Rib Stew with melted raclette! I've been waiting 3 years for you to bring this back after pandemic! Any chance you will have it in June as I would love to dine with you for my birthday or anniversary? PLEASE! :)

    Hi Brenda, at the moment the short rib stew is not slated to return, so it will not be on the menu in June. However there is still a possibility for future menu changes. Thanks!

    What's the "PDR" seating on resy?

    "PDR" is the abbreviation for Private Dining Room. When it is not reserved for a private event, it is open for general seating.

    Does the short rib have sugar in it?

    Yes, there is some brown sugar in the marinade.

    Do they allow to bring in our own bottle of wine?

    $40 per bottle for first two, then $60 for each subsequent

    What is the "PDR" seating option on Resy?

    Hey there! PDR means Private Dining Room, which is an adjacent seating area to our dining room connected by two large barn doors. When we do not have a private event, this part of the restaurant is open for general seating.

    Do you have private rooms that can accommodate 6-10?

    Hello! Yes, we have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 36 guests. For more information, please email domoevents@momofuku.com. Thank you!

    Hi! Stupid question but is this an adult only restaurant or do you allow kids (with their respective parents obviously)?

    all ages welcomed

    Hi! Do you accept walk-ins for bar seating? If not, can you get drinks to go?

    Hi Nancy, Thank you for reaching. We do accept walk-ins for the bar on a first come, first serve… 

    Are there vegan options? Been invited to a bday dinner and need to know if we should eat first if there isn't an option.

    Yes

    Is it possible to get a 1/2 order of the smoked short rib if we give advanced notice?

    Hi Jennifer, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, all of our Whole Plate Short Rib orders… 

    How many people could share the Whole Plate Short Rib? Of course we would order accompanying items, but how much food is it? It's hard to tell from photos.

    Hmm, we had 7 adults and we had leftovers. We ordered a bunch of other stuff too though.

    What's the chef's counter? I see it as an option in the resy reservation system but it doesn't have any explanation.

    Hi King, Thank you for your inquiry. The chef's counter is an area of the restaurant that provides… 

    About how long does a meal take?

    Depends on how large your party is and the amount of food you order. Have been with a party of 5… 

    Are there cooling misters on the patio?

    Hi Michael, Thank you for your inquiry. We don't have cooling misters but we do have a retractable… 

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    Lasita

    Lasita

    4.4
    (364 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    Lasita has been on my list of restaurants to try for a while. I'm glad we made it there with a last…read moreminute reservation. This is located within the same plaza as Howlin' Rays and Tenren. We got seated right away in the "patio" even though we were a little early. We ordered shrimp chips, garlic fried rice, pork belly lechon and the chicken inasol. Everything tasted great, service was kind and friendly. Our order of the chips did not arrive and when we mentioned it to our server, the chips were brought to us at the end of the meal on the house. So thank you! It was also delicious! We are looking forward to returning to try other items on the menu.

    I did not love it, I did not hate it. A friend of mine asked me to go because he's read some…read morereally good reviews on Lasita so I told him I will check it out. It's hard for me to go out for Filipino food, considering my best friend is Filipina and I eat at her family's house, her Tia's house, her other Tia's house, her other Tia's house and many of cousin's houses. So it was difficult for me to pay for 1/4 of the portion, that's not homemade and in a busy restaurant. We ordered the veggie salad ($16), the half inasal chicken ($28), Lechon ($25), branzino ($34), garlic fried rice ($6), a small single serving of spicy vinegar ($2.50), I can buy a bottle of this spicy vinegar at the store for $2.50. mango coconut sago dessert ($14). Everything was OK, I've had a lot better, but it was worth trying. It made me realize how much I appreciate my best friend and her family and her extended family. I would rather drive 15 minutes West of Chinatown to Filipino town and get homemade Filipino food, made by people who love their culture and food with better portions and quarter of the price. But I did make a promise to my friend that I would go and try it out. And no, I will not go again, ever.

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    Manuela

    Manuela

    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Don't expect deference if you make a reservation! Good thing…read morethis place has delightful food, good waitstaff and inviting atmosphere. The hostess left something to be desired. I have been here a few times for dinner but this was first time for brunch. I made a reservation, was asked to confirmed reservation 3x, noted it was celebrating a birthday and gave no preference on seating. I arrived on time, but one of my group was parking. There were a few people milling around and I was greeted with "checking in?" No hello, no welcome, no mention of celebrating and told to let them know when entire party arrived. (This is becoming more common to be seated along with a $25 per person fee if I canceled less than 24hrs. I know restaurants are struggling but come on!) I watched as 'walk-ins' were given priority tables and when our party was complete, she was squeezing in a 3rd chair to a small cafe table right by the pass through door. No asking our preference. When she returned to seat us, I said "you're not putting us at that small table are you?" Her response - "yes...unless you want to sit inside." How was that not a conversation first? A professional would have said "I apologize, where would you prefer to sit? I see you made a reservation, are celebrating an event and we had some unexpected guests for seating options." Perhaps she was having a bad day, or was still reeling from a prior customer interaction but she was NOT up to the standards I equate with Manuela. Go for the food but don't think by making a reservation you get any special acknowledgement.

    Insanely good apple butter biscuit 10/10. Great service…read moreChilequilee 7/10 mostly just sauce not much else Popover Benedict 8/10 signature good but not my favorite Smoked dipped albacore just albacore 7/10 great presentation but a lil too rich for me Ocean trout tartar 10/10 super good easily one of the best things Steak 7/10 quite small for the price Canadian bacon 8/10 pretty bomb if you like sweet bacon and grits

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    Sampa

    Sampa

    4.4
    (702 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    Who says Filipino food can't be considered fine dining? Chef Josh Espinosa is showcasing how the…read moredishes we're accustomed to can be prepared with an elevated approach. Sampa is located in the Arts District near the intersection of S Hewitt St and E 5th right next to Urth Cafe. There's a parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant but you can also park around the corner by Arts District Park for $5. If it's your first time visiting Sampa, you have to be open minded towards the concept itself. Yes, the dishes here are smaller in portion and costs more than your typical fast casual spot. All the servers here are attentive and offer to help with what to order if you're unsure. For dinner, the Crispy Pasta is their take on crispy pata but served with spinach tagliatelle. The crab fat fried rice is a no brainer and depending on the night you come, I highly recommend the Sinigang xiaolongbao special. You don't have to be Filipino to appreciate what Sampa is doing for the culture, just come by and see for yourself.

    The restaurant is Filipino food with an "upscale," aka fancy, spin…read more Ok - so, I was in the area with my son, saw the grill outside. I thought it was a taco stand. It was not. It's where they grill certain items, lobster, ribeye, skirt steak, the intestinal part of a chicken (?). So, not tacos but grilled meats so we stayed. twist. First of all, it's a lovely space. In a not very obvious area of DTLA, next to Urth Cafe but no other restaurants. We didn't have reservations so we had the option of sitting at the bar or following the waitress to a back room area instead of the front room that is visible to everyone. My son is a minor, so to the back we went! Seriously, the closer we got to the back room the more I felt I had been cast in "The Chef." Scary! Lol! The back room is black. Blackout black! Black tablecloths, walls, chairs, dark, low light. Very luxurious and open space. Which - because it wasn't full at the time - felt a bit like being in the film, The Menu." A bit too upscale and empty to feel comfortable. More guests arrived later, a large table, so that was more comforting. The food: Recommended *Kara Kara Tamales: braised oxtail with a peanut butter sauce. Wow! The taste was wonderful! Hard to explain but Filipino/African food meets Latin food. It was on the "shared plate" menu, which to me means it will be a lot. But the 2 tamales were not very big. Still, they were so rich that the 2 really were sufficient to share. Quite filling. I couldn't get enough of the sauce! *Crab fried rice: Very tasty and generous portion. Plenty share! Not recommended: The street eats menu. Now, this is what pulled us in - the sights and smells of the food being grilled outside the restaurant. Most of which was on this meme. Like a tasting menu. But for price to portion ratio, it simply isn't worth it. I ordered the skirt steak. 4 oz, cut in half. Cooked down to what looked like .5 oz! Each on a toothpick sitting in a paper plate (or maybe it was cupcake holder?) IDK. I just know it wasn't a good presentation and the taste wasn't memorable. Regular. More grill smell than taste. Not at all worth $8. Service: Really nice. And mostly good. Though they did fail short by (1) Using only small appetizer size plates and (2) Not bringing a fresh plate to eat the crab fried rice on after the peanut butter sauce laced tamale appetizer was eaten. The server brought the fried rice, but didn't bother to give us fresh plates (nor silverware). My son was mortified when I grabbed a plate from one of the empty tables! (Teenager energy on full effect). But after initial attentive service, the variety of different servers whizzing by didn't stop to ask if we needed anything. And I sat waiting at least 8 minutes staring at the rice. I assured my young man that the servers would be fine with me getting another plate to save them from having to. And once I did, he suddenly started eating from my plate of my peanut butter free fried rice. And of course, when a server did attend to us and I let her know, she was glad I took matters into my own hands instead of not eating for 15 minutes. Thoughts: Go for dinner, and order from the full dinner menu, skip the skimpy street eats menu. With reservations you can sit in the main restaurant area that has some view to the outdoors. Without it - back to the black room you go! Know that it will be expensive. And it will be original. Not sure I'll go back. It's very "special occasion" upscale dining. But If I do it'll be with reservations. The meal was memorable and worth experiencing.

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    Redbird

    Redbird

    4.1
    (2.1k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    The ambiance alone is worth the reservation…read more Redbird is tucked inside the former rectory of the historic Vibiana cathedral, it's one of the most beautiful restaurant spaces I've been to in LA. Between the courtyard, candlelight, lush greenery, and beautiful architecture, the whole place invites you to just slow down and really enjoy the company you're with. Chef Neal Fraser knew what he was doing. We ordered the Everything Parker Rolls, Kombu-Cured Hamachi (truly so flavorful), Black Cod, and the Lemongrass Ribs (super yum!!). Everything was amazing. Everything. The Parker Rolls with the date butter and the Black Cod were both so lovely. If it's your first visit and you have tastebuds, I'd definitely order both. The service matched the atmosphere perfectly. Everyone was warm and attentive. Valet was also very nice in DTLA. A special place for a special night with a special person.

    Came to Redbird over the weekend as we were celebrating a birthday. First impressions walking in,…read morethe staff was super friendly and I really liked how the bar was both inside and outside. Highly recommend paying for valet, as street parking is tough to find on the weekends. As for the food let's get into it: - Kombucha-Cured Hamachi (8/10) It's hard to mess up on a crudo, but this was a great start to the meal. - Garganelli (8.5/10) Pasta was cooked perfectly, had a nice kick/spice to it. Could easily eat two bowls of this. - Steak and Frites (8.5/10) Steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. Slightly pricey but I get it. Overall, I'd say it was a great dining experience as the service is the real reason for the 5 stars. Place might be a little pricey, but worth try once at least. Would I go again? Yes!

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    Apples to Oranges | The Plain Truth About the Best Seeds Cocktail Collection
    Shishito Peppers
    Shishito Peppers
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    Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

    Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

    4.6
    (317 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    This is a great place for a party after work. The restaurant/bar has an old San Francisco look and…read moreis large enough for big events. The staff is very attentive and will configure the restaurant and bar to fit your needs. This includes moving tables and setting up and monitoring the sound system. Because the venue is near the various courthouses and government buildings in the Civic Center area, the parties tend to be celebrations for judges, attorneys, police officers and other government workers. However, I have attended parties for other prominent people, including the owner of the charming little hotel above the restaurant. Hill Street Bar & Restaurant is also close to the museums and theater events on Grand Avenue which is just 2 blocks away. The food is terrific and the pours are generous. Can't imagine the neighborhood without this place.

    This is a conveniently located restaurant on the corner of Hill and Second. The restaurant has a…read moregreat ambiance with good picture windows looking out at the traffic, but somehow calming. The service was lacking. When we walked in, the server said, "Pick a seat anywhere," and didn't even walk us to our table and give us menus. As we were chatting, he brought us means later. He brought the menus with water. Then we were given enough time to look at the menus, which I found lacking. I looked at Yelp to picture shop for dinner. Thanks y'all! I chose the 7-hour bolognese. It was delicious! Even though the cheese garlic bread sounded good, this is nothing but sub par French bread buttered, slightly toasted, with some kind of cheese puff powder on it. Not worth my time, taste, or calories. Somebody on here posted some delicious-looking chocolate chip cookies. We had to ask for them, now knowing that they come complimentary after the meal. However, they could have kept them! They are super thin, and taste like old butter. Meanwhile, my friend had the chicken. Another Yelper raved about the chicken, and my friend had her mind set on it. However, it turns out they do not have fried chicken; they just have the chicken from the chicken sandwich. I have never seen such a thin piece of chicken! It's like they pounded that meat until it could be the thinnest possible to fry. It was not delicious, so I offered my friend to eat some of my Bolognese. We had a sub-par experience. Been there, done that, don't need to do it again.

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    Bartender
    Mitcher's Blackberry Smash, and a cute table top flower
    Mitcher's Blackberry Smash, and a cute table top flower
    Hill Street Bar & Restaurant

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    Perilla LA

    Perilla LA

    4.4
    (79 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    If you LOVE banchan, Perilla is the place for you! This takeout-only space has no room inside for…read moretables. A cold case offers an array of pre-packed banchan, and hot boxes are ordered at the same register where you pay. May sure you order the Dosirak for rich slices of buttery black cod. You get to try four banchan with it as well. The Mushroom Dupbap is another hot option. The maitakes are fresh and perfectly cooked but could use a little less salt. A side of Smoked Eggs is a must. These are the best thing they make aside from the cod. Not all banchan are made equal, and it seems all the mushrooms are a miss. Mushroom Bokkeum is mostly tofu, and the Jang a Ji has maybe 6 slices of king trumpet mushroom. Love the mix of sweet and spicy from the Fermented Cucumber with Korean Pear, and the Spigarello Namul is umami and mild. I didn't love everything I ate, but I do love coming here. The banchan can be hit or miss, but the cod is fantastic, and it's just so much fun to try it all!

    Such a cute place!!! It's hidden behind a coffee shop and burger place. It took me a minute to find…read moreit, but walk towards the coffee shop and there's a "driveway" to the right of the coffee shop which has a courtyard of food places. Walk straight up and you will see a tiny looking house. I saw them on "Worth it". Lady behind the counter was so nice and helpful. I went for the potato salad, $6. This one has apples and cucumber in the mix. Pretty good! Kimchi is just perfectly layered And delicious! $8. It is worth it as you could tell it's homemade and not processed. Plenty of other Banchan to choose from! Kimbap and a whole menu. You can eat out in the courtyard. Street parking.

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    Fresh gimbap
    Dosirak - Cod
    Dosirak - Cod
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    Majordomo - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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