Without exaggerating, I have to say this is the best culinary experience I've had since visiting…read more"how to cook a Wolf" in Seattle well over a decade ago. The bone marrow was probably the most delicious savory and overall explosive - wow taste buds experience. The squid Inc. fried chicken was the best fried chicken I've ever eaten in my life miso marinated ribs are fall off the bone and absolutely delectable. This was a Thursday night date night with my wife and we also had the pleasure of the consummate host Dez, who made us feel at home. It was an excellent date night and an Elite culinary adventure.

Hatch has been on my bookmark for a while and we got a chance to try it for my Aunt's birthday…read moredinner. It's located in the heart of Downtown LA. We order 2 sets of their EGGCELLENT DINNER at $55 a set, definitely worth the price. It came with: MISO CORNY SOUP FIRE HAMACHI HANDROLL MISO BEER SPARE RIBS SQUID INK KARAAGE CHICKEN MEATBALL SKEWER PORK BELLY SKEWER MUSHROOM PARTY SKEWER UNAGI YAKI ONIGIRI We also ordered their: Agedashi Tofu Beef Tongue Black Fried Rice Chicken Heart Corn Tempura Tower And Grilled Fuji Apple for dessert. The our favorites were the Squid Ink Karaage, Unagi, Corn Tempura Tower, mushroom party, and the chicken Thigh & Green Onion. Each had a unique flavor that we haven't had at other izakaya places. The black fried rice was good as well but on the sweet side. We also really liked the Grilled Fuji Apple for dessert. The other dishes were okay. The hamachi handroll lacked hamachi flavor and I mostly tasted the sauce. The miso beer spare ribs, chicken meatball, and onigiri were way too sweet for our liking. I wanted to love the beef tongue but there was way too much of the topping and it really should be on the side. The vibe of Hatch was nice. Their service was pretty good. And if we come back again, we would definitely get their Eggcelent Set Menu.

A Hidden Gem great vibes great ambience authentic feel. I will visit again next time I'm in LAread more

I would highly recommend the kimchi and pork belly :) the decor is really cute and cozyread more

Finally made it to Marugame Monzo and it definitely lived up to the hype! The uni udon was the…read morehighlight of the meal--rich, creamy, and absolutely worth ordering if you're a fan of uni. We also tried the seafood tomato udon, veggie udon, miso carbonara udon, and the fried chicken skin, and everything was delicious. Each dish had its own unique flavor, and you can really tell they put a lot of care into making their noodles. We came on a Saturday for lunch, so we expected a long wait, but it was actually very reasonable and totally bearable. Service was efficient, and once seated, the food came out pretty quickly. Overall, a great spot for fresh handmade udon, and I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

Sometimes you just want a simple well made meal…read more I love coming by to watch the udon masters make the udon, so freshly made! I love getting a kake udon, just great handmade udon with really flavorful broth and some green onions as complements to the noodle soup. Amazing!

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!

Ordered delivery. Large curry- barely has any curry. So…read morethat means there's very little curry flavoring on the noodles. Large beef- restaurant packaged very little beef broth. This is a constant problem with the downtown location. They need to package enough sauce or soup, especially when a Large is ordered! We frequent the Marugame in Sawtelle and do not encounter this issue. I wish when ordering online, I could choose which location to order from. Disappointing

I recently visited this place and had such a great experience! The Toowoomba pasta was absolutely…read moredelicious--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The avocado salad was fresh and perfectly balanced, which paired so well with the meal. I also tried their latte, and it was smooth and really well-made. You can tell they care about both the food and drinks here. Overall, such a cozy spot with amazing quality. I'll definitely be coming back!

PARKING: Not sure because I walked here but I think they valet? There is street parking and a lot…read moreacross but that might be only for Ralphs. SEATING: About 15, 20 tables? Pretty spacious! Very pretty decor. The seats are pretty comfortable! SERVICE: Friendly service! Only two employees but quick service! They refilled the waters and made sure to ask if we needed anything constantly. FOOD: I got the street sandwhich and my friend got the shrimp burger. Pretty good overall! I did feel like my sandwich was pretty small but when I tried finishing it, I barely could! It was filled with so much delicious egg. The bread was a bit thinner than I like. However, I loved it! The drinks were a bit too sweet like they didn't mix it entirely and the syrup sat at the bottom. Street Sandwhich 4/5 Shrimp Burger 3.5/5 Jasmine Lychee 3/5 Peach Tea 1.5/5 OVERALL: A hidden gem in a hotel which was a nice change of pace! Loved that I tried something new and enjoyed it!

Celebrated Father's Day 2026 Here at The Park's Finest! Amazing food on right here. One of A kind…read moreBBQ Filipino LA Style Dishes!!! We'll be back

Finally visited The Park's Finest with my family and we ordered almost everything on the menu…read morebecause we couldn't decide what to get. The food was superb! Every Filipino swears their food is better at home and I'm sure it may be, but we need to appreciate places like this that put our cuisine out there and make it this good! I was very impressed with the flavors and I absolutely loved that they served the bibinka similar to a cornbread because it works! I never thought to eat bibinka with savory foods because it's normally a dessert to me, but it is definitely the icing! All the meats were definitely tasty, but the star that made these proteins pop was the vinegar! My youngest said that's just me being Filipino because he said it didn't need the vinegar, but trust me... make sure to use that vinegar. I can probably drink the vinegar because it's that good! The restaurant is nicely decorated with beautiful cultured decoration that remind you of the homeland. We love coming to restaurants like this because it helps us connect through delicious foods and culture and find our identity. The woman serving us was super nice and on top of everything. The service was super fast. She didn't bug us and knew how to interact when she needed to and definitely deserves some recognition. If you're in the area then please check this place out!

I absolutely love this location their service, food, drinks, and vibe inside of the best!read more

Playing Spanish music at a sushi restaurant is the opposite of zen. The menu lacks imagination and…read moreis comparable to grocery store ready to go meals. Completely missing the point of what was expected. LA is riddled with trash, this was not a zen getaway for a meal. Sorry guys

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!

I came to Au Lac again to celebrate my bday with a friend before a show at the Music Center. Au Lac…read moredoesn't take reservations. My friend had the tofu, house salad. She said the house salad was better the last time she came bc the lettuce was different. She recalled it was Romaine lettuce last time. This time it was a green salad. I had the lemongrass fish which was made of soybean. It was a little too dry and rubbery for me. I kept putting it in my soup with rice to make it taste better, but ran out of soup. I won't be ordering this dish again. I took half home, cut up the soybean fish and added it to a stew. I didn't mention to my server that it was my bday, but was disappointed that he didn't even offer like regular servers do, "Would you like to see the dessert menu?" I didn't tell him it was my bday nor did I ask for the dessert menu bc I wasn't the one paying the bill. Not that I needed dessert, but it would've been nice to have been asked. When I mentioned this to another server who came by to clear our table that our server didn't even ask if we wanted dessert and that the restaurant doesn't seem to want to push its desserts, he quickly brought us a dessert menu, but my friend was already paying our bill - too late! It would've been nice to be asked earlier. I even had candles in my bag just in case we got dessert. Anyway, this server said he'll tell our server about not offering dessert. The next day I came back with another friend after a Music Center event. My server from the day before recognized me. This time he asked us at the start before we ordered or after we had just ordered whether we'd like to see the dessert menu. Huh? Ask at the END not start of a meal! Instead of embarrassing him, I told him, "No, thanks. My bday was yesterday." On this second day, my friend and I shared a Chinoise salad (delicious and refreshing!) and paella (not like a paella, a little too wet and granular for our taste, but healthy - a living food dish). We had mint and lemon water for both meals. $12 parking in the adjacent structure. Free parking passes at the Music Center if you're a season ticket holder or good luck with finding street parking. I'd still continue to occasionally patronize this restaurant when I have Music Center events bc I want to support veganism, the restaurant; however, I was disappointed with some of the food and waitstaff this weekend. I'd suggest that the waitstaff go thru customer training on when/what/how to talk to customers. Incentive from the website: join the rewards plan - 300 points for 30% off the bill and 100 points for a free dessert! I'm aiming for the free dessert!!