Lasita is a Filipino rotisserie located at the Far East Plaza in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Owne by…read morehusband-and-wife team Chase and Steff Valencia, Lasita's menu draws from Filipino flavors. Lasita was named one of Bon Appétit's 50 Best New Restaurants in America and one of the NY Times' 25 Best Restaurants in LA. You can walk in but you will be waiting so make a reservation. They also have pick up and delivery. Call ahead for pick up. This is a Filipino place with an LA touch. It is just great. It is not huge, but it is super clean and comfortable. It is cute. The service is great. You will love the staff. We love most of the dishes there. Their starter Sinigang Shrimp Chips are so good. We have never had anything like that before. Another starter that is great is their Adobo Marinated Castelvetrano Olives. Just Yum. There is not a bad entrée to be had. You will love it.

Sinigang Shrimp Chips 5/5 Baby Gem Salad with Pinipig…read moreGranola 4.5/5 Pancit Canton with Fried Egg 5/5 Sizzling Pork Belly Sisig 5/5 Chicken Inasal 5/5 Chicken Fat Rice 5/5 Wine Selection 5/5 Corn Leche Flan 5/5   Service 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Overall 5/5   I have been coming to Lasita for years! I live in the Arts District and whenever I want to impress visitors - I take them to Lasita. Beautiful restaurant and and always impeccable service. Food is always amazing.   Our top favorite dishes are the Pancit Canton, Pork Belly Sisig, Chicken Inasal with the Chicken Fat Rice. There are never any leftovers. We devour everything! The Pancit Canton is one of my favorite noodle dishes - flavorful and full of chewy noods and veggies. The Pork Belly Sisig is rich and pairs perfectly with the Chicken Fat Rice. Though to be fair, everything pairs perfectly with the Chicken Fat Rice. The Chicken Inasal is juicy and tasty - I love the mojo and toyomansi dipping sauces. The desserts change - but in the past my favorites have been the Halo Halo and currently the Corn Leche Flan.   I highly recommend Lasita and will continue to return!

Brilliant, especially the fries for dine LA2026. I sat at the bar and met a nice service worker,…read moreeverything at that meal were amazing

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!

Went to Firstborn yesterday. Overall foods are really good, but their Ogen Melon dessert is out of…read morethis world.

My husband and I dined here for the last night of DineLA and had a spectacular meal. It was a last…read moreminute decision so we didn't get a seat inside where it's dark and vibey, but sitting on the patio outside in the plaza was still really nice on a warm summer evening! Our server was very friendly and helpful in what we should order, and we felt very well taken care of during our visit. Over the course of the evening, we ordered the peach cocktail, strawberry goat cheese jasmine cocktail, Tommy's margarita, and kumquat apricot cocktail. My favorites were the first two - you could really taste all the components in them, so complex and interesting!! The kumquat apricot was also fun and refreshing for a hot night. The margarita was fine. Full disclosure - I ordered this drink because the ingredients looked really unique and interesting but I don't like Mezcal because it usually overpowers a drink, and that is kind of what happened here (couldn't taste any guava or green tea notes), so take my opinion with a grain of salt. For food, we got the following: Course 1: - Lamb terrine (5/5 great if you like lamb, it is delightfully gamey - in a good way) - Tomato Tartare (3/5 I think I wasn't into the trout roe with this but it was fresh and nice) Course 2: - Pork sausage in crepinette (4/5 fun presentation but this didn't blow me away) - Ragu of wild mushroom with tofu gnudi (5/5 the sauce on this was so good) Course 3: - Fried chicken (5/5 perfectly fried and loved the pickles on the side) - Mapo tofu with sweetbreads (4/5 good but I've had better mapo tofu, not a big lover of organ meats but the sweetbreads were great) Course 4 (best course): - Beef cheek (5/5 so incredibly tender and flavorful) - Spiced lamb saddle (5/5 so many flavors going on and the meat was cooked to perfection) For dessert, we ordered the corn sabayon and the roasted strawberry desserts but they brought us the strawberry and melon desserts instead. We realized we didn't get the corn dessert until we were halfway through eating what we received. We mentioned it to our waiter jokingly but he actually brought us out the other dessert too, which was such lovely service. Honestly, even though we didn't order the melon dessert, it ended up being the sleeper hit because it was served with a an amazing creamy honey mousse underneath the melon shaved ice. It was really something special, and I'd highly recommend it. Overall, I'd recommend this for a nice date night or a splurge dinner with friends. It's not cheap, but the quality was definitely there both in their fare and their service. It was a great exploration of Asian fusion done in a fine dining/tasting menu-style.

Brought my wife for her birthday, we absolutely loved it! Our server Nathan was so friendly and…read moreattentive, the rest of the staff that helped around were also great! My wife had the half chicken, I tried the squid and sausage, both were soo delicious. We also enjoyed the cast iron cornbread, okra, and baby lettuce salad. Atmosphere was gorgeous as well, main reason I wanted to bring my wife was the plants added such a relaxed surrounding. Will definitely be returning and recommending Manuela to friends and family!

This was our first time dining in the arts district, and I picked your restaurant strictly for the…read moreambience that I saw online. Most times, a good ambience means mediocre food so I'd just hoped it was edible. Good Lord, was I wrong. Several things on your menu were the "best we've ever had" of that item, starting with the cornbread. I never order chicken when eating out because it's boring and usually dry. Your chicken was so moist - the spice level so perfect - that I had to share it with everybody at the table. Everything that arrived was met with "Oh my God. Have you tried that?" The only thing I didn't love was the parsley eastsider drink. I often have an Eastside when I am out, but perhaps the addition of parsley just made it taste like I was on a juice cleanse. Our waiter, Angel, noticed I wasn't gulping it down and asked if he could get me something else. I kept telling him it was "fine," but he did not accept "fine" as the bar of satisfaction so I asked for a margarita. He offered to add heat and I was reluctant, but said ok. Spicy margaritas often taste like a margarita with spice dumped as an afterthought. Again, you blew that theory away. I had to have everyone at the table taste the best margarita we have ever had. It tasted like the margarita had been born of a cross-pollinated agave-pepper plant. The seamless flavor was out of this world. I'm so grateful that Angel insisted I change my drink because we ordered 3 more. Angel also turned my husband onto an IPA that he loved. The unique ambience goes without saying. The designer of the space should win an award. We were fascinated by the diagonally, cut doors, wondering the story behind them. The people watching could have been our entire entertainment for the night. I've saved the best for last and that is our server, Angel. We were well taken care of from our first moment to our last. He gave us honest recommendations, made sure we were very happy, and clearly served your food and drinks with great pride. His name personality was delightful and we are still dreaming about everything the next day. Thank you so much.

I had a wonderful experience at Joey DTLA! The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. My server, Kelsey, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I can't wait to visit LA again so I can return and enjoy another amazing meal with them!

Ola was the best server I've had in LA. She made sure our table was having a great time, and…read morereally looked out for us. Food was amazing , and service was great. Will definitely be back!

Amazing experience. My wife and I decided to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary at Sampa. Peter…read moreand his staff were super gracious and friendly hosts for the evening. The food was incredible too. The duck and crab rice blew us away. They take a lot of pride in their craft cocktails which also stole the show. Ube clarified drink was 1 of a kind. 10/10 must try!

My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our 2 year anniversary. We've visited a couple of times…read morebefore and always had an amazing and enjoyable experience, so we were really looking forward to coming back for such our 2 year anniversary. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different and left us extremely disappointed. The night we went, there was a large party of at least 30 people gathered around the bar, which made it difficult to get in and out of the restaurant and took away from the overall atmosphere. We ordered the Bicol Express Mezzelune and Crispy Duck Pancit, along with the Clarified Ube Sour and Calamansi Mojito. Unfortunately, neither of us enjoyed the flavor profiles this time. The Bicol Express sauce was too sweet for our taste, while the filling itself was quite dry. The sauce on the duck pancit was also extremely salty. We were hoping our drinks would help cleanse our palates and balance out the meal, but they were forgotten and didn't arrive until the very end. To top things off, after we paid, our credit card wasn't returned to us, and we had to ask another server to retrieve it. Overall, this was a really disappointing experience, especially since we chose this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary and had such great experiences here in the past. We know they're capable of providing a much better experience, which made this visit even more frustrating. After this experience, it's unlikely that we'll be coming back anytime soon. That said, because our previous visits were so enjoyable, we might be willing to give them another try in the future and hope this was simply an off night.

My girlfriend and I came to the Redbird last night after the Vibiana concert. We sat in the lounge…read morearea since the kitchen was going to be closing soon. The lounge was very cozy but we also came when it was winding down. We both ordered the burger. The waitress came back and asked if we wanted to order something different since they were out of buns. We thought about it and ask do you think the Chef could just make it without the bun. She went and asked and they could. That burger protein style wrapped in the lettuce was SO GOOD. I woke up thinking about it. Thank you again Chef for accommodating that. Also we had the roasted figs, mmmm really enjoy them as well. Thank you again for ending our night with a lovely bite to eat.

We were supposed to go to a baby shower here, but we arrived a little bit too late and the…read morerestaurant wouldn't give us any food so the only option we had was to go inside and order our own food and eat there. The pancakes were moist and not too sweet. I wish they had more blueberries since there were only like 5 in the whole thing. The maple syrup was watery but had a real maple flavor though very light. I'd get the pancakes again. The frittata was a miss. Eggs weren't seasoned at all and it was overcooked with a rubbery texture and hard edges. This was a big disappointment considering how easy it is to make a good frittata. Biscuits were super moist and crispy, would get these again. Ambiance is nice but a bit closed in without windows really.

Hill Street Bar & Restaurant is one of our go-to spots for lunch, and we honestly can't recommend…read moreit enough! We come here all the time, and one of the best things is that there's usually never a wait, which is such a bonus when you're looking for a great lunch without the hassle. The service is always friendly and attentive, and the food is consistently delicious. Some of my absolute favorites are the 7-Hour Bolognese, Buttermilk Chicken, and Pesto Chicken Sandwich, all three are so good that it's hard to choose a favorite! Between the great service, delicious food, and easygoing atmosphere, Hill Street is a place we keep coming back to again and again. If you haven't been yet, definitely add it to your list, it's a lunch spot you'll want to return to!

This is a conveniently located restaurant on the corner of Hill and Second. The restaurant has a…read moregreat ambiance with good picture windows looking out at the traffic, but somehow calming. The service was lacking. When we walked in, the server said, "Pick a seat anywhere," and didn't even walk us to our table and give us menus. As we were chatting, he brought us means later. He brought the menus with water. Then we were given enough time to look at the menus, which I found lacking. I looked at Yelp to picture shop for dinner. Thanks y'all! I chose the 7-hour bolognese. It was delicious! Even though the cheese garlic bread sounded good, this is nothing but sub par French bread buttered, slightly toasted, with some kind of cheese puff powder on it. Not worth my time, taste, or calories. Somebody on here posted some delicious-looking chocolate chip cookies. We had to ask for them, now knowing that they come complimentary after the meal. However, they could have kept them! They are super thin, and taste like old butter. Meanwhile, my friend had the chicken. Another Yelper raved about the chicken, and my friend had her mind set on it. However, it turns out they do not have fried chicken; they just have the chicken from the chicken sandwich. I have never seen such a thin piece of chicken! It's like they pounded that meat until it could be the thinnest possible to fry. It was not delicious, so I offered my friend to eat some of my Bolognese. We had a sub-par experience. Been there, done that, don't need to do it again.

Fantastic bar nestled in LA. Great cocktails and even better ambience! The stain glass roof is…read morestunning and drinks are great!! Came with a large group of friends- took a large table and played with oversized cards they had there! It was pretty loud in there as it was crowded on a weekend night, but still a great time regardless. Fun for a group event, date night, girls night, whichever! There is also great seating in the back and the front- up the spiral staircase for a more intimate setting.

Great bar. Tasty cocktails, good food, friendly and fast services. Take it all in a really unique…read moresetting - feels like a 1930s French train station. We'll be back! Thank you.

This place is really a vibe. The atmosphere is downtown beautiful with all of the charm associated…read morewith a genuine downtown chic feeling. The all you can eat menu was surprisingly really good, with a large selection to choose from. Check the website for happy hour info and all you can drink specials. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The service was great and the parking is on the street IF you can find a spot or right next door in the parking structure. The restaurant does not validate.

Reservations for 6 for brunch at 11:30 AM. Although the place was almost empty, they would not seat…read moreus until all were present. Nice bar area, pario was clean but there were hardly any patrons. We received our menu and had many questions. Turns out, they no longer offer unlimited food tasting experience! They do have unlimited drinks but not the tapas-style tastings brunch for $49. We decided to eat elsewhere. It would have been nice to be notified of this major change in advance. I made reservations over 3 weeks ago. I will not return.