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4.0 (163 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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3 Lemongrass Chicken Rolls
Grace N.

This place is STILL OPEN! They are operating inside Corporation Food Hall across from the Jamaican place! Not sure why Yelp place for this said it's closed! There plenty of seats and their food is pretty yummy and healthy! Probably one of the healthiest options at Corp Food Hall if you're looking for more protein and veggies! They accept credit card and are pretty fast with service! Check them out!

Tofu vermicelli
kristie k.

Tofu vermicelli was so good. Tofu was grilled and sauced really well. def would come back.

NEW MENU AS of 5/18  Noodles, Rice Bowls, & Fried Rice
Kay Y.

They moved down to the stall where Gyoza Boys used to be. They also have a new menu which Does NOT include stir fried noodles such as Pad See Ew or Pad Thai anymore... Which kinda sucks because when you think or crave for Thai food, one instantly crave their infamous stir fry noodles. I think this is a bad concept that they are trying out and hopefully they bring the classic noodles back! Super disappointed because I loved their stir fried noodles );

3 Lemongrass Chicken Rolls
Gabriela T.

Cool little spot in downtown , I usually go to a place in Pasadena but didn't feel like divining far and was craving spring rolls so I found Buddha belly and gave it a try , it did satisfy my cravings definitely will be going back.

Food Menu  Pad Thai Pad Se Ew
Jon A.

I come here every time I get a haircut in DTLA and this place is good. I like the vibe of the Corporation Food hall whenever I visit. I enjoy getting the pad see ewe here at Buddha Belly and it's decent, fills you up to a certain extent. A little pricey for the portions they give as I would normally get at other places. Given the thought of the pandemic too, I think that's why they raised up the prices so I get it? But still, a little expensive for how much they give. They do tend to give more noodles than meat sometimes. One main thing that keeps me coming here is their Lychee Lemonade! There is only one size for the drink and they used to have it in a large but they only do one size now. This drink is DELICIOUS! I would definitely recommend this drink if you ever visit this location to eat or grab a bite/snack at the food hall. Service is decent and not bad at all. Workers are very friendly and I have not had any issues at all. Overall, I tend to gravitate towards here most of the time every time I visit.

Ka Prow Belly
Angelica L.

We ordered via Ubereats and the food came within 30 minutes. Tom Kha Soup ($13.99): I don't think I've seen a spicy sour coconut soup before so I wanted to try it. The soup is suppose to come with a side of rice but they forgot it. The soup itself doesn't look very appetizing and is a different color than what's shown on the picture. The picture looks like the soup is more coconut based but what I got was pretty red so more of the Tom Yum flavor. It was pretty darn salty so I had to have rice with it and diluted it with warm water. The vegetables were plentiful. The chicken wasn't bad but they skimped on the amount. Spicy Pork Belly Rice/Ka Prow Belly ($13.99): This was highly recommended on Yelp so we were excited to try it but it didn't live up to the hype. It had a strange taste I couldn't put my finger on; my husband said it had that street food taste. I didn't like it so I only had a few bites.

Pork skewers and pad kee mao
Valerie C.

We came across this place in the food court unintentionally. We were going to get some Jamaican food and changed our mind last minute. The menu is pretty simple, with some stable Thai rice and noodles dishes, and some rolls and grilled proteins. We order the Pad Kee Mao and grilled pork skewers. I typically don't have high hopes for fast food places in food court, but I was surprised to find our dinner not only delicious but also authentic. My Thai iced tea was perfect too, not too bitter or too watery. Price is fair for DTLA, and service is friendly. Will definitely come back in the future.

Grilled tofu rice bowl
A B.

Delicious grilled tofu rice bowl! Fresh veggies and nicely charred tofu. We also ordered a lemongrass chicken banh mi (not pictured) that was packed full of meat and pickled veggies. If I had to choose, I would suggest the rice bowl as a well-executed healthy lunch choice.

Menu
Gregory G.

I was in the mood for some Thai food and I happened to stumble upon this place. It's hard to find since it's in a food hall with no visible sign from the street. But once you're inside, them smell will bring you right ip to their counter. I ordered the Pad Ke Mao (Drunken Noodles). Since we're still in a pandemic, i had to take my food to go. But to my surprise, when i got back to my office, the food was still piping hot!! The heat on their frying pans must be in another level. The flavor was really strong. The basil was fresh and it had just the right amount of heat from the chili peppers. Thai people have a really strong flavor palette. So, who would have Thai food if it isn't spicy? Needless to say, once indoor dining resumes. You'll find me here sweating with drops of joy as I can eat their delicious food straight from the stove and not have to wait til I get back to my office.

Pho Ga (Chicken Pho)
Christina Z.

Finally, a pho spot on Spring Street! I'm a big fan of pho and have tried several places in and around the LA area. The pho ga here is really tasty, delicious broth, a generous amount of white meat chicken, and fresh aromatic herbs and toppings. I've enjoyed this meal at least 5 times, and the quality is consistent every time. 10/10

Judah Y.

I think for the amount of food I received, the price was a bit too much. $15 for vermicelli noodles with pork! Most Vietnamese restaurants I go to range between $10-$13 and I get a lot more than what I received. I was very disappointed because I was so hungry after a long work day and sitting in DTLA traffic to get here. The disappointment continued with the taste! It wasn't what I wanted, not very authentic. However, the service was spectacular and is really carrying this review. The cashier went above and beyond, left the cash register to go a few shops down to get hoisin sauce for me since they didn't have any. I really appreciated that! I probably won't be back to that food court for them specifically, but there's other restaurants to try! And they're dog friendly.

Arrived with a garnish of hair on it
Connie C.

Ordered due to a promo on door dash. It arrived with a visible hair on a piece of meat. Also that dish (vermicelli salad bowl) was made with pork instead of the chicken I had asked for. I know mistakes happen so didn't want to give less than 2 stars. The flavor was decent on my banh mi but why did they have to char up the bread so much? Low key burnt it. Delivery was super fast (maybe because they didn't read my order details...). I work close by but would not recommend it.

shrimp Pad Thai
Angie M.

This place is tasty! Of all the pad thai I've tried ( a lot) this has probably been the most flavorful. The gentleman taking the orders had great energy as well. The lychee lemonade was too sweet for me personally, but the noodles made up for it. Food came out quick and was well balanced.

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Marugame Monzo - Red Dragon Rice -with ground pork

Marugame Monzo

4.4(5.1k reviews)
0.8 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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We passed this place during a food excursion and decided to try their hand rolled udon. One of the…read morebest decisions we made during our trip! We only tried the carbonara udon, but it was truly memorable. The sauce was creamy although a little split, but not overly salty which allowed the subtle umami and miso flavors to shine. The noodles were cooked well and had a gentle chew. The bacon was juicy with lots of fatty bits. Next time I would add an ontama to it to make it even better. The service was great and quick. We sat at the counter so could watch the noodles being made. This is definitely among the top 3 places I ate in JTown during this visit!

Aight, I eat pretty plain food most of the time and occasionally get Instagram baited into trying…read moreviral stuff, including Menchirashi's carbonara udon in Tokyo, which I enjoyed despite the sauce being fairly light. Marugame Monzo's sauce, however, is the opposite of Menchirashi's. The sauce is SUPER flavorful with a rich, creamy mouthfeel and a strong umami flavor from the bacon and miso. I added mentaiko since I did the same at Menchirashi and honestly, everything was fantastic. The udon itself is pretty much exactly like fresh udon in Japan. Perfectly bouncy, chewy, and satisfying. Staff were also wonderful and service was insanely fast. We probably waited less than 10 minutes for both our udon and tempura, and they consistently checked in to make sure everything was good. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu, especially the uni cream udon. The only thing I didn't like was the shrimp tempura since it had a lot of batter and not a ton of shrimp, so it was on the greasy side. I did enjoy the soft boiled egg tempura though. The yolk exploded into the udon and somehow made the whole bowl even better hehe. There are plenty of tables inside with limited bar seating. If you're a 2 top you might be sharing a table real close with some neighbors (they put a divider). If there's a wait, write your name down on the clipboard outside!

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4.2(1.7k reviews)
2.3 miChinatown
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Takes reservations
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I've had Majordomo marked for years, and I honestly don't know why it took me so long to finally…read moremake it here. Now I understand why people keep coming back. One of the best meals I've had this year. Everything was a hit -- from the salad to the side dishes, the meat, and dessert. Nothing disappointed. The menu is definitely made for sharing, and every dish felt thoughtful, flavorful, and fun. My favorite was the fried pepper. I think I'll be dreaming about it, and I would come back just for that. We were definitely overloaded with meat, but in the best way. The decor and ambience are very chill -- lively, relaxed, and very LA without feeling pretentious. We came for my mommy friend's birthday, and it was perfect for a moms' night out, but the crowd also had that young, hip energy. It feels like a place that works for all ages. Service was very attentive and knowledgeable without hovering. Parking is right next door by the Electric Theater lot, about $15 with no validation, so carpooling is probably the move. Love it, love it, love it. Definitely coming back.

Came here for Mother's Day prefix. Made reservation since I've been wanting to check out this place…read moreand brought my mother and child. My reservation must've been towards end of brunch. Food wasn't good. Nothing stood out to me except for the salad. For starters we were suppose to have two different salads but without apologies a waitress simply brought out a small bowl of cucumber slices stating they ran out of the other salad. No comp or no discussion on an alternative where I was charged full prefix price. It was disappointing since I wanted to try their salads and that was the best part of their entire prefix and only dish we actually finished. For Steak and eggs entree, they never asked how I would've like the steak cooked and they brought it medium, which we did not touch since it was too bloody for my liking. The deserts were all underwhelming also including meringue, tart and chocolate mousse. I got sliders for my kid who loves a good cheese burger but she didn't eat it either. Also having fries with burgers would've been nice and I was surprised she got two small sliders with no fries. Usually sliders and chicken tenders are always served with fries. Esp for children. Service was okay initially but towards end I had to keep looking for waiter trying to ask for things since again end of day I felt workers were busy closing out and not as much attention was paid to guests still left. Ambiance was okay. It was farther than I thought near Chinatown than my usual west LA options. To me it's about experience, taste and quality time but given price point and culinary experience I had for Mother's Day prefix, I do not want to dine again at this restaurant.

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Anju House

4.4(694 reviews)
3.6 miKoreatown
$$
Outdoor seating
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It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

I'll start with the positives. The location is very nice. Designed with an elegant, but…read moreminimalistic vibe. I love that, traditional mixed modern social dining feel. I had placed a phone order, for pick up; upon arrival, I found the service was prompt. I saw my food ready to go, just past the main walk-in area. Almost immediately after that, I was taken care of by the host and on my way. I've been waiting to try this place for ages so on the drive back to work I was excited to steal a piece of meat from the bag. Initial bite flavor was good, meat was tender just a bit on the chewy side.. I wasn't bothered by it too much as I'd have to leave it in an oven warmer at work. Trying to keep food warm, in doing so, I knew there'd be only two possible outcomes, melting tender or either tough & dry. So, the dish of meat and rice sat in the warmer for almost an hour hour and a half. The downhill slope.... Set the "meat " on the veggies and began to eat. Meat after meat, I kept experiencing the same exact texture. It was the same exact rubbery chew, I initially tasted. Each and every piece was the same exact flavor. There was no peak, there was no pitfall. If you cook or grill, you know this is a red flag. Normally, consistency would be a good thing, a Master craftsman type experience, but this was NOT it. As go on, I get the sinking feeling, this can't be real meat. I lock in, the deeper I dig, each piece looks the same, broken apart the same, tastes the same, just various shapes. They can call me crazy for this one - I'll stand by it. Something is not right here. I'm not even going to throw it away. I'm going to study it for the next few days and post an updated review. I hope I'm wrong but as of right now, I'll never revisit this place. Too freaky of an experience. We

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4.4(907 reviews)
9.7 mi
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Full bar
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I visited Star Leaf for lunch on 5/14 for the first time and I loved every bit of it. I started…read morewith a lychee martini and 2 appetizers: the bakka salmon in Thai vinaigrette ( I wish I ordered another one of these) and the Saigon summer rice paper rolls. Both were very refreshing, and I really loved the sauce on the bakka salmon in combination with the mint leaves. Since I'm a huge seafood lover, I ordered the Thai royal curry with lobster tail, lime steamed Chilean sea bass and the royal crown fried rice. This was my first time trying curry and I found it delicious, I'd love to visit Star Leaf again specifically for this dish. I really enjoyed the texture of the fish roe on top of the fried rice - I've never had something like this before. I also ordered the truffle wok seared noodles with beef (I liked the mushrooms in this dish). For dessert, I had the Vietnamese coffee flan and the pink mekong. I loved the presentation of the pink Mekong, and the various fruits were yummy. As for the atmosphere, it was very cozy and I took a lot of nice photos in the front of the restaurant by the pond. This restaurant would be perfect for a romantic date night or a lunch with the girls. The service was great - everything was very timely and detail-oriented. Everyone was kind and attentive, I felt very welcome.

Star Leaf came across my Resy search and ended up being a spot I try for my birthday. I went on a…read moreSaturday at around 2:00 pm as a walk-in. I was able to find metered parking on the street; not sure why but I didn't need to pay that day! Upon arriving, we were fortunate that there was no wait time and got seated right away. Their menu was quite extensive so we took some time to browse before we ordered. They had a main menu and also a special menu. We pointed out some allergies to the staff and he helped us work around it. The orders came out quickly and he checked in on us frequently to see if we were okay. Great service! Bakka Wild Salmon - This salmon had a lot of things going on for it, in a good way! The combination of flavors felt very refreshing, especially on a hot day. The lime and basil played a big part there. Crispy Short Rib with Lime - Even initially before coming here, this was the dish that caught our attention. I will admit the portion size was a bit smaller than I expected and was even skeptical when it came out. However, without a doubt, this was the highlight of the visit. As someone that loves savory foods, this really hit the spot. The burst of flavors settles in right away. Truffle Wok Seared Noodles - We wanted to pick this noodle dish as a balance to the protein dishes. It did its job but it tasted okay. Not something that stood out. Slow-Drip Vietnam Coffee Flan - I liked the caramel that was layered on the flan, it was crunchy and added a nice texture. It was a nice presentation but tasted okay. Thai Tea - This was my personal drink. It was a standard Thai tea but came with ice cream on top. It was not too sweet but didn't stand out compared to other items. Strawberry Pandan Lemonade - This was my girlfriend's drink. I had a small sip here but found it was refreshing and not too sweet. However, I didn't really get any pandan flavor, mainly strawberry. When it all comes together, it was a good experience. The interior of the story is more dimly lit and felt like a romantic night dinner, despite being the middle of the day. The dishes had a balance of standard and hidden gems. Everything was more than sufficient for two people to share. Service was great and very attentive. Will come back for the Crispy Short Ribs! American Express is accepted here.

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