Service is good and food tastes good and the inside of the restaurant is clean and cool!read more

The place is nice, good food, good service, a bit hard to find parking but will come againread more

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!

Cool warehouse turned into restaurant, although there's not a lot of a/c to go around on a hot day…read more Service is excellent- we were indecisive, so we relied heavily on our server to put together the meal. We ordered: Mushroom crispy rice- strong umami dish, rice was crispy and the poured over broth was delicious Yellowtail slices- the passion fruit marinade was something we haven't seen on a carpaccio and we enjoyed this as a light appetizer Bing with ricotta, jam, and chili oil- this really stood out, definitely a must have at this restaurant. Great mix of flavors. Smoked pork chop- we wouldn't normally get this, but the waiter suggested it and we ultimately trusted him. Probably the best pork chop we've ever had. It was perfectly cooked, with tender meat and fat that melts in your mouth. The coconut milk in the collared greens was also a nice touch. Yuzu lemonade- they must be squeezing this fresh in the back, it took a while to come but it was so good. Love a more tart drink, and this was a perfect palate cleanser between dishes. This was more than enough for two people, we both ate to our fill and had enough for one lunch the next day. Not sure if it was intentional, but all dishes came out individually. I think some things (ie rice/pork) would have been nicely paired together so that you can balance your palate and pace yourself better. Also, a bit pricey for what you're getting, but to be expected from a celebrity chef's restaurant in LA. I will say that the chase sapphire credit helped my wallet digest it more comfortably (and the sapphire gift side dish was a plus!) Overall a great experience that I would like to have again with more bing and some new dishes.

Step into a European bistro just like the celebrity reality shows where they open restaurants. The…read morepasta dishes are top notch, the fettucine was perfectly al dente, and the sauces were so aromatic. Over the years, we have tried almost everything on the menu! Yep, we have been here that many times. It seems to be a family business, and the owners are friendly and nice.

Pros -food came out on time…read moreCons -seafood pasta had seafood that tasted old and not fresh -pricey at $33 for pasta -the garlic bread was stale Rating 2/10

Really surprised at the quality of food and drinks at this unassuming bar at reasonable prices…read morewhen the rest of LA food scene is inflated as hell and for mediocre quality that gets written about in guides and stuff! So vegetarian friendly, so many options! Service is quick.. only one downside if I have to point out, is they don't do any modifications or substitutions at all. But otherwise, pretty spotless experience. We tried tripple onion dry noodle and papaya salad which true to its description had a spice kick! Yum! And also had the fish and chips from their ft chef summer menu, this was such a delicious take on F&C, loved it! Dessert black sessame rice krisps were yum too and so were the beverages. We liked Performance Review and Nola Baby!

We came to The Airliner with a group of friends for dinner and dancing, and had such a great…read moreexperience. Food: Every dish was absolutely delicious! Service: Super friendly, accommodating, made some suggestion, which we considered and loved. Ambiance: Indoors AND outside seating. Super cute for group of friends or even a romantic dinner. Upstairs was the dance and patio for smokers. Highly recommend!

Amazing ingredient and drink choices with good prices for build your own hotpot…read more Service was friendly, relatively fast for a busy Saturday evening, and I enjoyed the big metal bowl used to serve the food. I enjoyed the complimentary ice cream and will definitely be back for more yummy hotpot and to try more drinks. I genuinely think this was the best Tom Yum broth I've ever had- nothing has even come close to it from any other restaurant ever. I 100% recommend this restaurant for a yummy, reasonably priced, one-of-a-kind Tom Yum broth carrying restaurant. If you're going to try anything- Try the Tom Tum broth.

Tried Big Way Hot Pot in Monterey Park for a late night hot pot fix. Got the mala broth in mild…read morespicy, which had a nice kick without being too overwhelming. They have a great late night happy hour after 10PM, where you get a free drink with an $18 bowl. Definitely a nice deal, especially for a late night meal. Service has that classic Asian restaurant style, which is pretty straightforward and efficient. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Also love that they're open late, making this a great option when you're craving hot pot after most places have already closed. Solid spot for a casual late night meal, especially with the happy hour deal!

Highly, highly recommended. We ordered dan dan noodles, pork dumplings, cukes (cucumber) and bean…read morecurd salad, and garlic sauce shrimp. Everything was perfection, but our top three (in order from highest) were the noodles, garlic sauce shrimp, and salad. If you've had Joy, these dan dan noodles are astronomically more flavorful, with so much more depth and mouthfeel (the thicker sauce thoroughly coats every noodle). The way the sauce clung to the noodles reminded me of jjajangmyeon -- love, love, love! The food was so good that we ordered the fried chicken wings to go and snack on at home. A hit. Already daydreaming about my next visit... (Service impeccable and place tiny but cute.)

Numbing spice and Szechuan cuisine. Another great casual gem and dining experience in the Highland…read morePark area! When they say "numbing spice", the spice isn't so much hot, but a nice tingly sensation as you eat. We arrived on a Friday night earlier this summer and did a walk-up, waited a bit until they called out for us. Shop is small but the staff is nice and cozy. I loved their menu of affordable street eats. Their Dan Dan Noodles might be one of my favorites, perfectly tasty and cool with the clear punchy Szechuan peppercorn numbing spice. We also ordered their cucumber and tempeh (?) salad, which offered a nice cool to their spicy foods. We also got their chicken wings and enoki mushroom fries (delicious!! loved how crispy and perfectly spiced they were). No alcoholic beverages available here, got a hot tea which may have added too much heat to our already hot menu, but it was yummy. If you're prone to spice, you may break a sweat (I did love to see some couples struggling with the heat, it's a fun experience ha!). Overall, it's a great tasty casual meal and something foodies might enjoy trying!

Great food, sweet staff, clean environment. I'd love to see…read morethem make it in a city where restaurants are closing right n left. We had friend rice, filet & asparagus, a variety of dumplings & the sautéed veggies. Everything was delicious!

South Pasadena doesn't have a ton of Chinese food options, so I was excited to find an authentic…read moreShanghainese spot in the area! We stopped by on a weeknight without a reservation and had no problem getting a booth right away. The staff greeted us as soon as we walked in and our waiter was sweet and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered the following: - BBQ Buns - 4 - Pork Soup Dumplings - 4.5 - Beef roll - 4 - Beef Noodle Soup - 4.5/5 The food came out fairly quickly, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The soup dumplings were the highlight--packed with a flavorful broth and wrapped in a delicate, thin skin. The beef roll had a flaky exterior with tender beef inside. The beef noodle soup was another standout, with a rich broth, perfectly cooked thin noodles, tender beef slices, and bok choy. Every dish felt like it was made with quality ingredients and attention to detail. I wasn't expecting much when I came here but left genuinely impressed. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu, and I can easily see this becoming one of our regular go-to spots!

Otomisan is truly an institution! We loved the food here as much as I loved the service and the…read morevibes. We called in an order close to closing so I genuinely appreciate how the server coordinated with us. Sooo incredibly kind and professional! The food was excellent and every bite we ate, we were MOANING in delight. My friend really felt and tasted the authenticity and that says a lot because Japanese restaurants really respect doing things right. Their simple menu really speaks to it. The salmon teriyaki actually did not come with miso soup or teriyaki sauce :( but they did put it over a bed of onions which was...AMAZING. You can't have some salmon without some caramelized onions over a bed of hot white rice. My friend's gyoza was great but I really liked her avocado roll. Simple done right. Much appreciated Otomisan! We'll be back soon and we will DEFINITELY order more :D

Taste: 5 Creativity/Authenticity: 5…read moreAtmosphere: 5 Service: 10 Bang for your buck: 5 So this place was'nt my first choice and we stumbled upon this place since all the spots we were trying to go to were closed or ran out of food?! But let me tell you this place was a blessing in disguise!! First this place is in small little shop with a counter and man does this place have some charm they don't make restaurants like this no more, and we were able to snag a boot, and when I say small they have 3 booths and a counter with 6 seats and this place filled up fast. Now to the food, got the combination with sashimi and chicken teriyaki and my buddy got the tempura and the cut sushi rolls... everything was amazing, came out quick and hit the spot something about small mom and pop restaurants that hit different form the Chains. Service here can't get any better, our waitress was so nice and despite this place being packed she was very attentive and just a great person to talk to about the history of this restaurant. I love the ambiance here, very charming and just feels like going to grandmas house I dunno!! Overall I will definitely come back for the pork katsu looks delicious!! Thanks for the food and hope more people will discover those gems in the city

Came back here for a long while to find out they have a new item which is The Garlic Brisket. The…read moretaste is amazing a must try item! The beef has that smoky taste and the texture is tender and juicy, tastes like bacon, but perfect seasoning. Mixing it with the rice and the sauce it makes a perfect match in the spot! The regular beef pepper with rice never disappoints. Meat is always tender and sliced thinly for the perfect seasoning when mixed with rice while iron plate still sizzling , you be your own cook hhmm yummy ! Service is nothing much to praise because most of the necessities are self serve, including the drinks: The cashier was friendly and helpful. The inside aesthetic decor was coolio I took a few snaps to post it here and my IG account. There's video if the food they're promoting. There's also Kids menu for little eaters. The food was delicious that I ate it all and my tummy was happy. Will come back again to try the salmon dish! It looks delicious on the banner and the person sitting next to me lol If you haven't Pepper Lunch and wanted something different ti cook in your own , come to experience it yourself , I am sure you will fall in love with it as much much as I did

Came here with friends for World Pepper Lunch Day since they were doing a BOGO special. We arrived…read morea couple minutes after they opened and there was already a line. Luckily, the line wasn't super long and we weren't in the sun. The wait wasn't too bad and we were seated after about 45 minutes. The store manager and marketing manager were really friendly and briefly talked to us while we waited. They also took some pictures and even gave us a free Peppi keychain. It is very cute and made our wait more enjoyable. The bogo was only for the beef pepper rice so that's what we all ordered. We were seated outside since we were a larger group but it was nice and not too hot. The food was served ten minutes after we sat down which was super fast. We had to go inside to grab the garlic sauce ourselves since they don't put them on the outside tables. The water was also self-serve. I enjoyed the beef pepper rice but there was significantly less beef than I believe would be if it wasn't bogo. But the beef quality is good and tasted great mixed on the hot stone pot and with the rice, corn and garlic sauce. Overall, it was a great experience with fast service and delicious food. It would have been a bit better with more beef but still very good.

First time trying Yang's Kitchen for brunch and the standout was definitely the cold sesame…read morenoodles. We added avocado, which gave it a nice richness against the creamy, nutty noodles. We also got the Japanese Breakfast with sausage patty, boiled egg, pickles, Japanese sweet potato, and multigrain rice. Simple, filling, and really well put together. I also appreciate that they list out the vendors they source from. It gives the whole place a thoughtful, farm to table type of feel.

We visited Yang's Kitchen for brunch due to its high rating. We went there on a rainy Sunday around…read more10:00 AM. The place was already packed. We put our name down on the waiting list. The waitress politely told us that they would only seat us once the whole party was present, which was reasonable. When the whole party arrived, they seated us within 10 minutes. Ambiance: 4 out of 5 stars. The ambiance of the place was modern and casual. Food: 4 out of 5 stars. The restaurant focuses on farm-to-table and local sourcing. We ordered all three shareables and a few other dishes: Cold Sesame Noodle: 3 out of 5 stars. Even though it seems to be highly rated, I didn't really taste anything special. Roasted Squash and Kale Salad: 3 out of 5 stars. The taste is decent. I wish we had more squash. Not that tasty. It is difficult with all that kale. Mochi Pancake: 5 out of 5. We all loved the pancake, the jam, and the cream. Fried Chicken Wings: 5 out of 5. It is marinated, flavorful, and not greasy. Crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Breakfast Plate with Hanger Steak: 5 out of 5. The steak is perfectly cooked. The egg was soft and fluffy. Value: 4 out of 5 stars. For $28, I wish we got a larger portion of hanger steak. Other than that, good value. Service: 5 out of 5.