The food is amazing and also the service! Shout out to Duanny! He was super friendly and attentive!read more

Joey and I have a sweet bond. He has become my safe space and continues to nourish my appetite. I…read morelove it here and I'll happily pay him a visit whenever the opportunity arises. Always giving, always providing, and always showing me great hospitality. And honestly, what a gorgeous, diverse space he has created. The complimentary champagne while waiting to be taken care of? An extended bonus. Such a generous Joey! I was in a time crunch this time around, so I decided to grab a to-go meal. As always, I went for the amazing katsu chicken peanut salad. It's always a hit for me! However, Joey knows what I like... and to my surprise he added a sweet treat in the bag...2 rich brownies to complete my appetite. And this is why we have a sweet bond lol Come pay him a visit! Ps: I used "Joey" as a person. Wink wink

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! 4.8…read more Hatch is located on the ground level of The Bloc, an open-air shopping center in downtown Los Angeles. The restaurant offers outdoor seating overlooking the lovely green turf and provides tall heaters for cooler evenings. My husband made lunch reservations here and told me it was just a quick 10-15 minute walk from our hotel, The Ritz-Carlton. We crossed a few intersections to get there, and it was well worth the walk. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming host. The ambiance is light and airy, featuring high ceilings, light-colored walls, and light wood furnishings. The overall aesthetic is clean, modern, and very inviting. We stopped in for a late lunch and ordered the "Eggcellent Lunch" prix fixe, which included the following: *Tuna Tataki Handroll ~ seared wild caught tuna, tomato & shallot salsa, rayu chili oil, ponzu, micro cilantro *Seaweed Salad ~ w/minced garlic. Served alongside the Tuna Tataki Handroll *Squid Ink Karaage ~ 2-day brined fried chicken thighs, squid ink, house pickles, grilled lime, black garlic ranch *Chicken Breast Skewer ~ char siu marinade, black sesame *Bacon Shishito Skewer ~ applewood smoked bacon *Chicken Meatball Skewer ~ sous vide egg yolk & tare dip Bottom line, everything had visual appeal and was packed with flavor! If we lived locally, we would definitely return for dinner. I have no doubt the rest of the menu would be just as tasty, and I can only imagine the restaurant coming alive in the evening with a lively crowd, happy diners, and a well-stocked bar.

Hatch is situated in an outdoor mall and is a very nice space. The food we had here was fantastic,…read moredrinks are also strong and yummy. They served each thing we got pretty quickly. Still did not feel rushed. Bacon-wrapped Shishito- 5/5 sooo yummy my favorite bite of the night. thigh + green onion- 5/5 a classic, delicious and not too heavy. Chicken meatball- 5/5 I was surprised at how much I liked this one. Very juicy but not overwhelmingly meaty. Porkbelly- 5/5 another classic very yummy and i liked the wasabi? they put on top white prawn- 0/5 : this was NOT good. my only skip of the night left a gross fishy flavor in my mouth. I did not enjoy mushroom party- 5/5 i love mushrooms so I adored this one. Great assortment. Ribs- 4/5 very sweet would suggest getting a veggie to cut the sweetness and richness. Overall very yummy. A wonderful experience. I would love to come back. The drinks were also strong and yummy!

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.

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.

I've been meaning to try this branch for the longest time but never got around to it! The Marugame…read morebrand has locations across the world, and the taste is consistently excellent, with similar flavors at most of their restaurants. I've been to the ones in Asia, and they're very good as well. They also use a similar setup where you grab a tray and tell the kitchen staff what you'd like- kind of a commissary-style system. It's very efficient, and you get your food immediately. Perfect for a quick bite and exit!

WORST SERVICE AND WORST FOOD. We went there about an hour before closing today. We were standing in…read morefront of the bar waiting for someone to help us, but no one spoke A WORD to us. They were just busy cleaning things or working on something else until we asked how to order more than 5 minutes later. The server and cashier were saying different things as we were ordering. For food, the noodles were overcooked and you could tell they were frozen, the kitsune was too sweet, there was almost no broth with the noodles, and we had to ask for extra. The rice was mushy and partially brown in color, and the meat kind of smelled. The broth was too salty, and the shrimp tempura was undercooked. We tried to eat since we alreadt paid but couldn't even continue eating and had to go to another restaurant for dinner. I can't believe it is the same as the one from Hawaii at all. The chairs were all torn up and looked dirty and dark. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone or go back. + just found out that they were supposed to serve food in regular bowls but didnt probably because they wanted to close early? It was about an hr before closing and those who came earlier were also eating in this paper containers.

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.

Wednesday worker plate Pork ribs…read moreBrisket Cornbread To preface this review, I ordered takeout and ate the food roughly 1 hour after and was slightly cold. The Wednesday worker plate had an assortment of meats and a chunk of cornbread, which I thought was a good way to try some of their various offerings. The barbecue chicken consisted of a leg and a wing piece, which i thought was overall fine. The shredded pork was well seasoned and moist, and the hot link pieces were very flavorful. The beef adobo was my favorite as it had a very deep and rich coconut flavor that complimented the meat. The pork ribs were very tender and juicy and had a good meaty pork flavor. The brisket was also good too. Both these meats reheated well later in the day and was still tasty! The cornbread was also exceptional and eating it, I felt it was more like a dessert but also worked well between bites. The cornbread was moist more cakey, and had a very deep sweet coconut flavor. This is the standout. Overall delicious and recommend!

Honestlyyyyy I've had this place on my bookmarks for quite some time and it didn't live up to my…read moreexpectations, especially considering all the recent raving reviews. We ordered four of the most ordered and highly revered items: tri tip, coconut beef adobo, smoked gouda mac, and the cornbread bibingka. * Tri tip: Ours was cold and not tender.. wasn't very flavorful either. Kinda tasted like the forgotten order that's been left drying on the counter for some time. The price is decent for an entree of tri tip though. Comes with a horseradish sauce + vinegar and bbq sauce on the side, but I didn't think any of these accompaniments were strong on their own. Made the tri tip better but not by much. * Coconut beef adobo: One of the better items. Beef chunks were melt in your mouth and the sauce was a good middle between savory and vinegary - balanced out by sweetness from the coconut. * Smoked gouda mac: Would not order again. The big shell macaroni noodles were soggy; the cheese sauce was mild in flavor, clumpy and not satisfying melty; lastly, the panko crust was just there and didn't add anything imo. * Cornbread bibingka: The other better dish of the night - very moist, muffin like crumb, and not too sweet or heavy. Portion is on the smaller side though. My bf who normally isn't a fan of cornbread enjoyed this!

Shout-out to Robert at Wokcano DTLA! Mannnn, I've been to…read morethis location plenty of times for happy hour, and I've never received this type of amazing service! It was nice and crowded, but Robert was still attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. His customer service was truly superb! My daughter and I were treated so well, and we really appreciated the hospitality. Robert definitely made our experience special. And did I mention the food tasted bomb! Thank you for the amazing service! We'll definitely be back!

FOOD: I saw the reviews and the hype online but it did not…read morematch the experience we had here at this location. The food definitely could have been better. We got the emperor's beef, fried rice, crispy chicken wings, spicy garlic shrimp and I forgot what type of noodles lol. We got them in a combo that comes with soup and a house salad. I picked the hot & sour soup and it was way too vinegary. It had great potential but just way too sour. The only thing that was good were the fried rice and emperor's beef. Everything else was either bland or had a weird funky taste (chicken wings). SERVICE: The food came out in a timely manner. We got seated right away despite it being dinner rush. I feel like that should have been the first red flag lol. Our server was sweet but just took a bit of time and kept forgetting the things we asked for and kept talking with her other coworkers. We ended up asking the other staff/servers for the things we needed like boxes/napkins and such. AMBIANCE: The lighting in the place was very nice and does set a vibe to the place. As for cleanliness, the tables and seats in the booths can definitely be cleaner. The smell of the place was whatever and can be a little kitchen-y maybe because we were seated close to the kitchen. During the time of our visit, it was not busy at all so it was not loud. Parking can definitely be tricky given that it is in DTLA. The outside area is not the greatest, again, it is DTLA lol. Honestly, I would absolutely not go back to this location. I will try wokcano again at a different area. This was not it at all. I do not recommend this location if this is your first time trying this "chain" restaurant. I've heard or seen online that the Burbank or other locations are so much better. Try at your own risk lol.

Amazing food. Never disappointed. Love the sustainable packaging on most items. I will continue to…read morebuy their food. Me and my 3 kids LOVE it!!!!

Twelve years ago, I fell in love with Au Lac and wrote a glowing review. Living on LA's Westside, I…read morerarely make it to Downtown, so today was my first visit back since then. I can't believe it's been 12 years--and I'm so happy to say it was every bit as incredible as I remembered. My friend and I came for lunch. I ordered the vegetable pho, and she had the curry rice. Both dishes were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, comforting, and beautifully prepared. Honestly, I wish we had more time because we had another appointment downtown. I would have loved to try more dishes and definitely dessert! Our server was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and incredibly professional. He checked on us at just the right moments without ever feeling intrusive. The service was as impressive as the food. The restaurant has such a warm, relaxing atmosphere. I especially loved the beautiful ceramic water cups with bird designs--they were so unique and charming. Even the water tasted wonderful! I'm thrilled that Au Lac is still thriving after all these years. If anything, the food tasted even better than I remembered. I certainly won't wait another 12 years before coming back. In fact, I was so impressed that I convinced my husband to come with me next Saturday for dinner! I've tried many vegan restaurants over the years, and Au Lac remains my absolute favorite. My favorite on the Westside is Variable Café, but if you're willing to drive a little farther, Au Lac is on another level. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is truly outstanding. Five stars without hesitation!

Downloaded yelp to give a review bc I loved this place so much! The owner was super nice and walked…read moreus through the menu. This is the perfect takeout place but there is an area with indoor seating. Only got the garlic shrimp plate but now I want to try everything on the menu. The dish was a masterclass in seasoning even on the sides. Great taste and texture and good portion sizes!

These flavors are AMAZING! I've been meaning to try this spot ever since I moved to downtown Los…read moreAngeles, and I don't know why I waited all this time! We did not experience a long wait for our food and the service was extremely friendly, which made for an even better first visit here! The plates are big, so you definitely get your money's worth when you order. The beef plate I got was full of flavor and deliciousness that I know I'm coming back for!