I ordered catering from here for my office, and the entire process was incredibly easy. The service…read morewas fast, straightforward, and hassle-free. The food itself was absolutely delicious--everyone in the office couldn't stop raving about how flavorful everything was. There were zero leftovers by the end of the day. If you're planning to order catering and expect leftovers, I'd highly recommend ordering for at least five more people than you actually have--you won't regret it. Their lunch menu is delicious and perfectly seasoned, living up to the restaurant's name.

Great food quality , freshly made and extremely hot dishes…read more Service always on point and fast. Good clean resistant

We ordered 6 different dishes for the table to try.. Only 2 of us had been here prior.. BUT we will…read moreALL be back.. They were quite busy but the staff was very efficient and very cordial as they managed getting all of us fed and satisfied.. EVERY dish that we tried, was fantastic.. Order with confidence that your meal(s) will all be great.. Thank You..!!

Pine & Crane is a little casual eatery with a relaxing and easy-going ambiance contrasting its…read moretight-knit and bustling location. The classic Taiwanese dishes like Dan Dan noodles, chili oil wontons, beef pancake rolls, beef noodle soup, and scallion pancake all tasted delicious! I liked the fluffyness of the beef pancake roll which was really comforting. The peanut sauce of the Dan Dan noodles had a strong kick, and the fresh cucumbers and textured noodles balanced that out. The passion fruit tea was a nice refresher for the highly flavorful meal.

We arrived with a reservation for Saturday brunch. It was nice and quiet and there was plenty of…read morespace inside as well as on their nice patio. We tried the following: Bing Bun Basket with 3 sets of spreads (ricotta, jam & chili, honey butter, citron cream cheese & sesame): The bing bread was soft and warm, kinda like an airy pancake bread. The spreads were delicious. It was so good, we'd definitely get it again. Chicken Wings with sweet & spicy and honey garlic sauce: These crunchy fried drumettes were okay but not standout or worth the price. Steak Ssäm: We enjoyed the unique combination of flavors here with steak, shiso, pickled daikon, jalapeño, lettuce and rice. Choco Pot De Creme: a nice, rich chocolate pudding with whipped cream and crunchy flakes. Yuzu Medicina and Ichigo-Rita: decently strong fruity cocktails which we both enjoyed. Parking: There was an unstaffed, paid parking lot across the street.

I had an open table reservation at 11am but arrived early at 10:45. I was forced to wait outside…read moreuntil they decided when we could go in. I needed to use the restroom really bad cause we drove down from Fontana, over an hour away. I was really confused as to why the yelp hours differed from the Open Table hours. Turns out the Yelp hours are more accurate. They did open a little after 11, but if you plan on driving down, it's best to book at 11:30 rather than at 11. Anyway, the place seemed clean and fresh. We ordered the bing bun basket and the steak and egg crispy rice. Both dishes were delicious. My favorite out of the 3 flavored spread was the black sugar and hazelnut spread. The rice was perfectly crispy yet buttery and soft inside. It was paired very well with the steak, eggs, and radish that they mix right in front of you at your seat. Besides the strange hours, I enjoyed everything overall.

Great food, service is great with servers having manners and being helpful, lovely atmosphere and…read moreoffers both indoor and outdoor seating. When waiting to be seated line moves decently fast. Would recommend!!

This is a 10/10 location to be in ! Great ! And delicious Food options to pick from ! Very…read moresatisfying and with great taste , first timer here . What an experience I had , great outside sitting very nature vibes and calm , clean environment definitely recommended for friends and family . Great customer service, very friendly, welcoming and very polite . Definitely will be seeing me back .

This is my favorite place to eat when I'm on site at work. My favorite dish is the Adobo bowl with…read moreextra pickled onions and radishes and the dynamite fries. I've been coming here since I started working in this area about 10 years ago and food is still amazing as well as the service. I'll keep coming here whenever I'm in the area.

I ended up ordering from door dash because I was craving mushrooms and pork belly sounded yummy…read more Both items were super flavorful and surpassed my expectations. The MUSHROOM RICE BOWL was well portioned and seasoned well. I was surprised there were two eggs, which were also perfectly jammy, even after delivery. The JICAMA PORK BELLY TACOS were really good. I liked that the crunchy freshness of the jicama balanced the richness of the pork belly. It felt more like a bite than a taco but I like the combo, so I was happy. The price felt a little steep to me but the flavor was there so I'll definitely be ordering again. Overall, I'd say worth it! I loooved it!

loved the interior and the vibe!! would go back for drinks or din just for it…read more asian peruvian fusion- super interesting and works. the scallop crudo was rly good (best ive had in a while), dan dan mien was good, si yao chicken and fried rice was fine.

I've been meaning try out Chifa for quite a while. I finally set aside the time and made a…read morereservation. Having looked at photos of the restaurant, I was pleased to see that they have a parking lot, only to find out that it is being used for outdoor seating. A trip around the block and I found street parking. Upon entering, I was awestruck by the decor! Lots of bright colors and unique chairs with a nice vibe. We were warmly greeted and shown to our table. Our server was great at guiding us through the menu and helping us decide our order. We went for the Causa, Mala Har Gow, Dan Dan Mian, Spiced Okra and their Brûlée Char Siu, along with a couple of cocktails. The cocktails took a while to arrive, but they were delicious. We had the Drunken Yuzu and the Gimme Gimme Gimme. The Drunken Yuzu was made with gin and yuzu giving boozy, tart martini vibes. The Gimme Gimme Gimme was made with Strawberry Tarragon infused gin with a touch of rhubarb and lime. It's hard to describe it but it was our favorite by far! While waiting for the drinks, our Causa arrived. It was beautifully plated and consisted of layers of seasoned mashed potatoes, avocado and bluefin tuna with some aji oil and egg. It was quite tasty. A short while later, the remaining items were served. First was the Dan Dan noodles. Our server claimed this is their most popular dish and it did not disappoint, though the thin noodles were difficult to eat because the peanut sauce thickened as it cooled. I've had these noodles at other places, and while they were good, they were not outstanding. I think I prefer the Dan Dan from Joy....at least they are easier to eat. Next up was the Har Gow, which surprised me when I saw the black wrapper on the dumplings. That's a first. The filling was delicious though the dumpling wrapper was rather bland. I probably wouldn't have noticed except the wrapper would pull itself away from the the filling, forcing you to eat it by itself. Last up was the Char Siu and the Spiced Okra. I was excited about the Char Siu as it is one of my favorite things to eat. And to have it brûléed on top was the icing on the cake. The meat itself was very tender but was lacking that Char Siu taste of 5 spice. The brûlée on top added a nice sweetness but it still didn't quite measure up to my standards, with Chin Chin being my favorite place to order it. But that okra!!!! It was THE BOMB!!! We are both okra fans, especially me having grown up in the south where fried okra is a staple. Their version was sliced and wok fried with a delicious seasoning that included Szechuan pepper as well as pieces of red onion. For those that don't like slimy okra, you needn't worry. The wok frying eliminated that and resulted in these nice, slightly chewy pieces of okra that I am still thinking about today. I could eat an entire order of that by myself. Overall, the meal was pretty good but not the flavor explosion I was expecting. I'll definitely return but I'll focus on some other menu items that caught my eye rather than what the server suggests.

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 love this place. Such a VIBE on a less crowded street in Ktown. I feel like I'm walking into…read moresomeone's home to enjoy their home cooking. The menu is insane and delicious. I think I've had Gochujang rice cakes Takoyaki Korean Fried Chicken Leek and pork belly stir fy Kimchi bacon fried One of the pastas - only thing I'd skip A perfect place to watch a game on an afternoon of evening. The host and server is always making sure everyone is taken care of and makes good convo with guests. Never too much. I've only been in the early afternoon (around 2) and by the time I'm leaving the patio starts to fill up. I'm sure it's poppin at night. I'll save those tables for you party animals

My friend had tried this spot a few times--he lives a bit closer--and he recommended it as a…read morereasonably priced place to try for our weekly dinner. So off we went, trying to get there on the early side, as it's small (25 seats) and we'd heard it can fill up quickly. We arrived somewhere around 5:45 and were one of only two tables, but maybe a half-hour later it was completely full. The staff is super friendly, the ambiance is cozy and clean, and I like that the spice levels can be adjusted. We opted for the cucumber salad, dan dan noodles, dumplings in chili oil and the mapo tofu (which my friend wanted to try, since he hadn't yet). Food came out quickly, and while I realize that's not uncommon, I wouldn't have minded just a little more spacing. Still, it wasn't so quick to be a problem. My favorite items were the dan dan noodles, which were addictively delicious, and the dumplings in chili oil, which are longer and flatter than some and more flavorful than most. The cucumber salad was also excellent and a nice palate cleanser between other items. I was probably a little less enamored of the mapo tofu. It was good but not quite at the level of the other dishes for me. I still remember the mapo tofu served at the late, great Ricebox in DTLA, and theirs had much more flavor punch. But all in all, Mala Class was excellent, and I'd be happy to return to try more of the menu (and maybe repeat a few faves!).

mala class has been on my list for ages but Highland Park is a bit of a stretch, so I came with a…read morefriend on a Thursday for lunch. Parking was pretty chill at that time (snagged a street parking spot in front) and there was no wait. The dan dan noodles had a nice chew to them and the flavoring had the perfect hint of spice against the peanut sauce. The wings were a little too overseasoned -- we had to shake off all of the peppercorn on the top and it was still pretty salty and peppery (but not THAT spicy). They were perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, though. The dumplings and chili oil were probably my favorite bite. They're like wontons except they didn't do the last fold, and the sauce they are in is very well-balanced with a strong hit of acid against sweetness. The mapo tofu needed some sugar to bring out the flavor of all of the spices because otherwise it felt like there was no real flavor, where there were a million spices working against each other. I would definitely pass on this one but everything else was pretty good. The interior is very classically Highland Park-esque and our server was super nice! I would come back to try other dishes.

Hands down some of the best sushi I've had in a long time. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, the…read morepresentation was on point, and the flavors were legit next level. The service was super friendly and fast, and the whole place had a chill, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend trying their specialty rolls ,you can tell they put a lot of care into what they do. Definitely coming back!

Had an amazing meal at Buko Restaurant today! I ordered the chirashi plate, and it was beautifully…read morepresented -- super fresh sashimi with generous cuts of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and even octopus, topped with little touches of radish and sprouts that made it look almost too good to eat. Everything tasted good and high quality. Our waitress Saku was also great -- really friendly, attentive and welcoming , she made sure our water was always refilled. She checked in just the right amount and had a warm, genuine energy that made the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. If you go, ask for Saku and try the chirashi -- you won't be disappointed.

Budonoki was incredible! Our server Miguel was so kind and very accommodating. Everything we got…read morewas so delicious and the lighting in the restaurant made it even better!

I love this place and I'm drawn to it anytime I'm in the area--even if just for desert…read more Stopped by last night for their incredibly smooth soft serve. Experienced both the Black Sesame and Tokyo Banana. Smooth! Incredible texture! Amazing presentation!