Dong Ting was quite good, but is very specific — just Hunan/Hubei style noodles. Basically there are 3 noodle types with about 4 toppings. It’s certainly a good addition to Sawtelle…
This is more interesting and flavorful Thai than the 1990s style generic Thai places, and the food is bright and colorful, but it’s no Jitlada…
San Francisco “New American” style is overlapping with, but distinct from LA…
Hauling down deep into orange county for some excellent sushi and yakitori…
Best new SGV Chinese restaurant I found in 2024…
Maybe the best “upscale” hot pot in the greater SGV area?
I’m not sure I’ve had Japanese / Thai like this before…
Slick upscale KBBQ at the Beverly Center…
A special night with A LOT of Drouhin wines and great Drago food…
A Yangban / Pasjoli collaboration…
Wallflower leans Indonesian and has a lot of good flavors…
Jordan keeps doing the weird and delicious stuff that Jordan does — although it’s a pricey and very “specific” experience — like eating a spa day…
Beautiful classic LA room with solid food and an Ocean View…
Getting the whole roast lamb at Dolan’s…
Solid westside steak house with good food and slightly confused service…
Korean Deli food?
Interesting Chinese fusion that didn’t taste “that” Chinese — except for the Peking duck…
Handmade pastas, pizzas & seasonal Cal-Italian fare, plus wine & cocktails, in chic top-floor digs…
Chinese fusion cafe that has expanded to “fancy” dinner…
Some solid home-style Korean in the SFV…