I love Formosa because the drinks are high quality and delicious! The bartender was really fun!…read more The ambiance is really cute and a great date place!

Three stars for the food, five stars for the vibe and ambiance. equals four stars…read more Super disappointed with the food. I had the chow mein, with chicken added. $30. It was an ample portion, and it didn't taste bad, but it was very dry, and the chicken was sparse. I would not recommend it as a main dish, but rather one to share. Bummer. My friend had the orange chicken. He liked it. I tried it and thought it was way overcooked. Again, he liked it, I say, nah. We had potstickers for an appetizer, and they were actually really good, and the sauce that came with them was perfect. The service and the staff were excellent. Bravo to all of them!! It's pretty dark in there, and I like it. So dark my camera flashed when taking food photos, and that doesn't happen often. You might need to turn your flashlight on to see the menu so have it ready when you go there!! haha!! They have a couple of bars, and this is where I think this place shines. To me, it's a great place to meet someone for a drink. Not a meal. Maybe a drink with an appetizer. I was there on a Tuesday night, and it was packed. People love this place. Lots of people in groups celebrate birthdays, or whatever. The energy is good. Everyone looks happy!! I've been wanting to go to this iconic restaurant for a long time. Glad I went. It's checked off my list, and I'm one and done. Still, I think it's a cool place.

Great food, atmosphere was a little crowded and loud, but a really nice restaurant...... will…read moredefinitely go there again

One of the nicest bars in Mid City. Our waitress Brittney…read morerecommended the Lychee cocktail called Pearl - it was wonderful and refreshing. There is cool music and perfect vibes Nice selection of food !

I took my cousin to Tao to celebrate her birthday, party of six. If you've never been before, the…read moremeals are served family‑style, and we went with the Harmonized For Table - $88 per person option. Babae... the table was full. Dish after dish came out, and everything was delicious. We even had food to take home. The food is great, but the ambience is everything. It's a little noisy, but the good kind -- lively energy, good music in the background, and still easy to hold a conversation at the table. Service was attentive and on point the whole night. Parking is valet only at $25, but you can get it discounted to $20 if you have the receptionist stamp your ticket. Overall, a great spot for celebrations, groups, and anyone who loves a good vibe with their meal.

The food here is sharable and large portions. The four dishes I tried were super good!…read more Food - lots of flavor, large portions, and extensive menu. The Bok Choy is a must have! Service - very attentive! I sat in the bar area and our server was attentive and very patient. Ambiance - the restaurant is beautiful. Very aesthetically pleasing and beautifully decorated. It's just a bit dark if you're reading the menu at the lounge/bar area.

Just 5 minutes from The Grove, this spot on Beverly Blvd is amazing for their insane lunch deals…read moreand traditional dim sum. All their weekday lunch specials come with hot & sour soup and an egg roll. I had to get their signature spicy orange chicken which is tangy and perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's seriously such a great deal with the amount they give you. Even their dim sum items are discounted during lunch too so I got all my favorites like shumai, radish cakes, green onion pancakes, string beans, and even the rainbow xiaolongbao sampler which is basically Russian roulette for you to guess the flavor of each. But the real sleeper on the menu are the sweet & spicy corn ribs. Love the nod to the Asian taste profile, and it's sooo satisfying to eat! Thanks for reading! ^-^

If you're crazy a-BAO-t dim sum like me, you definitely have to check out @baodimsumhouse !…read more As someone who's super picky about dim sum, I think this spot has some of the BEST and most authentic dim sum in West LA, with an extensive selection of traditional dishes (pork and shrimp shumai, crystal shrimp dumplings, fried radish cakes, egg yolk black buns), as well as fun options such as the Juicy Roulette Xiao Long Bao set. I've been coming here for the past two years, and their quality is stayed consistently high, if not even improving! They also have an amazing cocktail menu (which is more unusual for dim sum spots) and weekday lunch special menu from 12-3 PM, which features select dim sum and traditional Chinese dish combos at VERY affordable prices (all under $20). Honestly, everything I've tried on every visit has been AMAZING, but I highly recommend asking your waiter for recommendations and specials, since I've been able to try so many new dishes that I probably wouldn't have ever ordered. Featured here: house chow fun (beef) Pork & shrimp shumai Juicy roulette Crystal shrimp dumplings Spicy chicken& shrimp wontons Salt & pepper shrimp Shrimp stuffed eggplant Honey walnut shrimp Kung pao shrimp lunch special Sweet and spicy corn ribs Egg yolk black buns mojito lychee martini

Had a DELICIOUS DINNER with my bestie Kelli-Girl & my Nephew-Patrick Polk…read more.. Food was delicious... Service was fantastic as always...Best Thai Food Ever...Ambiance is spot-on... Thank-You Farmhouse for a WONDERFUL-MEAL...

Booked a reservation for a pre graduation lunch based on social media reviews that the Food Network…read moreChopped Champion was associated with this restaurant. I'd seen posts with rave reviews at Cochella only to be utterly disappointed, underwhelmed and overcharged for some of the most basic food. There is no parking, I'd scouted the location before and opted for a Saturday early afternoon where there would be street parking over $7 valet. There was hardly anyone in at the time we went so parking was not an issue for two cars. Let me preface that I and half Thai & I've had Thai food all my life, all over LA & in Thailand as well as my mother being born & from Thailand who can make 1/2 these dishes at home, but we went for atmosphere & easy clean up. We were a party of 7. We ordered, the Little Lao Platter which came to the table lukewarm. It was made it seem like it could feed 4-6 people and the up charge of $225 over the $150 if ordered online was because you'd get more food, hardly seemed like it. I ordered it to be enough to give everyone a taste of several dishes and order more if they liked it. I think more effort went into presentation, rather than it coming out hot. The Pad Thai, chicken, beef rolls, papaya salad, & chicken were decent, but I've had better for less it was NOT worth the price. Why it got cold so fast I don't know. We also ordered yellow curry with the signature "blue" rice" which I didn't realize there was no option for the non blue rice over regular white steamed rice. It was an extra cost for rice as it did not come with it. I thought the blue rice was more of a dessert thing and I didn't particularly like it paired with the yellow curry which was good but again the blue rice threw the flavor off. Our server was nice, but he was slow for a Saturday lunch with barely anyone there. He took a while to take our order, forgot drinks and took a while to come back & forth. The ambiance was as pictured, it was pretty & we sat outside, but again almost all the food came out practically cold with the tiniest of portions, not for foodies and not enough for chuds. Also served cold was the calamari, the beef larb that we ordered, with the "blue rice" doesn't pair well with more savory dishes. Several people in our party ordered drinks which were nothing to rave over, one even tasting like pickle juice with tajin on the rim. I can't remember what drinks were ordered, it was that forgettable. We also ordered Thai Tea, Thai coffee and some yuzu drink, which as a side note you will have to drink fast before your paper straw falls apart They were kind enough to offer an alternative drink and be accommodating. At the end $533 was spent with a 20% added gratuity to the bill. The overall experience was absolutely NOT worth it and I would never go back. We were all still hungry, grossly disappointed and unsatisfied. I not only would I not go back, I wouldn't suggest it to anyone that I liked. So many positive reviews, did we come on the wrong day? Was it the cook? Why the vast difference in experience? If the food was better, the servings were bigger, steamed rice was an option, the food came out hotter than the sun burn your mouth hot like you'd get anywhere else, it would've warranted the cost. I'm 100% down for paying for good food, it's not about the price if it's good, but this was not it. There was nothing memorable about going for the first and last time. We opted out of any dessert as you could get better mango with sticky rice at a food stall in Thai Town or Wat Thai of LA and it would've tasted better and cost less. The graduation lunch was a bust, and having suggested the restaurant I had to do so much apologizing for everything especially the highly overpriced mid food. I expected more and was so disappointed.

I love that Love offers both Thai and Japanese dishes, it's the perfect place when you're craving a…read moremix of flavors. Being able to get sushi alongside curries is such a win. Their green and yellow curries are fantastic, full of flavor and really satisfying. The sushi rolls always come in great portions, which makes them perfect for sharing. They also have a great selection of tea, which is a nice touch and rounds out the whole experience.

Fantastic food and great service! Waiter was solo that day and still did a great job…read more Ordered 3 different vegan sushis and all great! Vegan mac n cheese was great. Only very nitpicky thing is the sushi dipping sauce tray is smaller than the sushi. So you cant dip into tray, you have to pour it over the sushi or onto the plate.

We came here for a firm event for dinner. The ambiance was nice, and there was plenty of seating…read more Service was good. The food however was so-so. That may have been because of the buffet style food. Some foods like the hangar steak and beef sliders were good. But everything else like the veggies and fish and salad were meh.

Came for a big group dinner (40+ people) and we had the whole outdoor area to ourselves. I tried:…read more + Ahi tuna poke + Avocado toast + bbq jidori chicken + Grilled maitake mushrooms + Seasonal grilled vegetables + Miso donuts + Japanese cotton cheesecake Tuna poke, avocado toast and miso donuts were the most edible. Everything else was forgettable and the cheesecake was still frozen, bleh.

My son introduced me to Simpang Asia, and he was absolutely right--the food here was fantastic…read more The restaurant itself is cute and cozy, with a relaxed atmosphere and outdoor seating that makes it a great place to unwind and share a meal. We started with the Roti Paratha, which arrived warm and flaky alongside a rich curry dipping sauce. For shared plates, we ordered the Bali Sea Bass and Stir Fry Water Spinach. The sea bass was beautifully prepared with layers of spice and aromatics, plus just enough heat to keep every bite interesting. The water spinach arrived sizzling at the table, adding to the experience and making the dish feel fresh from the wok. For noodles, my son ordered his usual favorite, the Mie Tek Tek, while my daughter chose the Mie Ayam, which she thoroughly enjoyed. To drink, we had white wine, Terra beer, and a Thai iced tea that came with a cute presentation. There was a small hiccup when our beverages were forgotten, but the staff handled it well and kindly comped our appetizer, which we appreciated.

Last Saturday, my friend Kiana took me to an Indonesian Bazaar. I met new people, learned about…read moretheir culture, and connected with the Indonesian diaspora. I even chatted with one of the performers, and a random guy there told me, "You have to try Simpang Asia." Turns out, it's the same restaurant I had already mentioned to Kiana because it's near my physical therapist's clinic. So Kiana and I ended up here for Tuesday lunch after my PT session. I ordered the server's top recommendation -- the Nasi Bungkus -- and it did not disappoint. The beef and chicken were so tender and flavorful, paired with fresh vegetables and fragrant rice. The sauce was absolutely delicious, with perfectly balanced seasoning. A must-try! Excellent Customer Service, clean restroom & restaurant accepts apple pay. Small parking lot

Solo lunch date on my day off! Was wandering around shopping all day and was starving by mid day…read more Stumbled into this beautiful place for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised. Prawn mango salad was an absolute star. Very large meaty tiger prawns over a bed of fresh greens and juicy mangos to give it a slight sweetness. Paired exceptionally well with my lychee martini. A must try. Had some room left in my tummy, so had to try the famous garlic noodles with a skewer (added protein) and wow this was fantastic as well. Im normally unable to finish the garlic noodle dish myself as by mid dish the butteriness is too much, but the skewer gave it a perfect balance. Proud to say each dish was spot clean by lunch end. Definitely coming back . Noticed they have a Sunday brunch menu that I would love to try. See you soon Crustacean

Great food, amazing staff and pretty interior. Visited on a…read moreFriday night. Diana was our server and she was giving us so many suggestions. It was good for me especially because I am indecisive. They change the plate in between every dish. The garlic noodle and Dungeness crab was the highlight for me as it is their specialty. One of the server told us that there's a room in the kitchen that only few people can go in and make the noodle so the recipe will not leak. Crazy! The bill came out to be $600 for 3 people with 4 drinks just for your reference.

What a beautiful restaurant, located at the Pendry hotel, with spectacular roof-top views…read more Came here for a birthday. We were able to catch sunset at the bar and grab some drinks before we all got seated to our tables. Complimentary bread with its kimchi sauce was extremely unique and delicious! Prime New York steak- best bone marrow I've had that was included with the dish. It was rich with a lot of good buttery fat. Steak cooked perfectly medium taste and paired really well with the sauce Australian wagyu filet- good simple filet fingerling potatoes were so good with it too Prime Beef Skewers with Spicy Miso- this beats the other delicious steak entrees . Juicy tender beef with a great complementary sauce . Adding wasabi to it was a nice touch Crispy Blue Fin Tuna- a good appetizer but a bit soggy. The crispiness was not there Valet only, not free but ask for validation!

BE AWARE PEOPLE. DO NOT come here for birthday or any kind of party that have cake involved. Their…read morestaffing is just way toooo precious. We were ask to pay $16/slice cake fee!!!! And guess what. When we trying to do it ourself. The manager came alone says"we will get charged the same rate either way if they cut it or not" talking about expensive experience lmao. Spend 20 mins to meet the waiter. And another 30 mins to finally find her again to place the order. Takes god knows how long to get the order. But not full order tho. She forgot something. And we need to pay 20% mandatory tips for 0 services. Food is also a disaster. I still don't understand how do they make the eggplant with fishy taste.