I finally got to try Howlin' Ray's again. The place was busy, but that's pretty much what I…read moreexpected. There was a line, and a lot of people were waiting for their food. I ordered the quarter bird with mild spice, fries, and banana pudding. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mild spice level was perfect for me. It had a little kick without being too spicy. The fries were really good and seasoned well. I also enjoyed the banana pudding, which was a nice sweet treat after the meal. One thing that stood out to me was how friendly the employees were. Even though it was busy, they were welcoming and provided great customer service, which made the experience even better. Overall, I had a great experience. Between the delicious food and the friendly staff, I can see why so many people recommend this place. I'd definitely come back again when I'm craving hot chicken.

Winner Winner Chicken errr... Lunch…read more So we are always skeptical if there is way too much hype surrounding a eatery. However in the case of Howlin Ray's the hype is justified. The staff were super friendly and on point The Food: (A word on heat. They have 6 levels from Country with none to Howlin. We can take a decent amount of heat. I went medium and my son went hot. The medium was just the right balance with a nice burn especially on the back end. The next level, hot, was also really good and hit close to our limit) The Sando: a nice sized chicken breast perfectly fried. The chicken was moist but well cooked and the batter was seasoned perfectly. The slaw added a nice crunch to things, the comeback sauce added richness and the pickles added a brinney crunch to offset the goodness. The bun put up a valiant effort but about of the way through it gave up and the Sando became a fork affair. The Slaw: It was just okay, on the sando it was perfect, on its own, just okay The Macaroni Salad: Glorious, simply glorious. Whatever spicing they were using with the fries seemed evident here giving it a reddish hue. The the bits of dill, onions, and pickles helped balance the whole thing perfectly. This would be right at home on a North Shore plate lunch. Shake Fries: Perfectly fired crinkle fries shaken in that spicing they use. Dipped in the comeback sauce or on their own they were awesome. Banana Pudding: OMG so good. With the traditional vanilla wafer on top. Rich and luscious it was a perfect end to the meal. The only downside? This location is small and if you want to eat there there are only a few tables. Parking also sucked. Those thinks aside excellent place

I recommend eating at this place because their meats and specialties are perfect…read more The service 10/10 The atmosphere is perfect

I'm going to keep this one short and sweet…read more Food is delicious, truly can't go wrong with any item on the menu. I'm a musubi fiend so that's a must for me. It's in a food hall, in case you're not sure where it's at. Parking in LA can be limited. What makes me like the place the most is the brains behind this operation. Braddah Tim is a Hawaii native, so I'm always going to rock with the ohana making a name for themselves on the mainland here. Dude was super chill and welcoming. Mahalo for the service and food brah, keep it up.

Authentic Mexican food that truly felt like I was back in my grandma's kitchen. This place was so…read morenostalgic the flavors, the atmosphere, everything took me back to moments I shared with her. Highly recommend the Machaca. Even the cozy kitchen setup made me feel like I was visiting a small town in México. Such a beautiful experience.

We came here for breakfast. I ordered the red chilaquiles and my dad ordered machaca. Both were…read morevery good. Beans had a great flavor and very authentic. Coffee had very good flavor too! That's always a plus! Service was good. The ladies in there are very friendly Small restaurant but great ambiance and plenty of tables inside.

Best smoked burger I've ever had!!! Everything else was great! Perfect bbq spot plus it has a…read moretaproom for

Moo's Craft Barbecue has been on my list for years, so I have no idea why it took me this long to…read morefinally come here. Way overdue! Got here probably 20 minutes before opening on a Saturday and the line was already decently long. But it goes pretty quickly, was able to order within 20 minutes once it opened at 11 am. Obviously being my first visit here, had to unload the clip! Got 1 lb Brisket (Moist), 1 lb Pork Ribs, 1/4 lb Pulled Pork, both the Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage and Poblano Queso Oaxaca Sausage, 1/4 lb Turkey Breast, a whole Beef Rib for meats. All the meats were so good. Top picks are the brisket, beef rib, and surprisingly the turkey. But honestly, everything was at minimum above average. I'd rate all of these meats against some of the best spots I've been to in Texas. Also got Texas Chili, Red Potato Salad, Mac N Cheese, and Pork Belly Kimchi Fried Rice for sides. I gotta say, these sides really remind me of some of the top places I've been to in Texas. I don't think there is a better place in L.A. when it comes to sides at a BBQ joint. Of course, we also couldn't come here and not get the Thicc Burger! The patty is thick (I mean, obviously), the meat is cooked perfectly medium rare, and the seasoning is on point. You can just tell the quality of this meat on the first bite. I can see why people come just for the burger! Staff here are super friendly! They were really nice at the counter and let us take our time to throw down our massive order. And they were also made sure we were taken care of after delivering our food. Lastly, we even got a nice tour of the smokers! Just a great overall experience here. The place is also way bigger than I thought. Lots of seats inside and outside. I mean yeah of course it will get busy, but I can imagine it helps with the line. Overall, Moo's Craft Barbecue really really impressed me. Loved everything about this place. Definitely need to come back soon!

The food was delicious we got ribs and ddukbokki definitely recommend would come again.read more

This is one of my favorite Korean restaurants and while I've tried the one in Buena Park and…read moreGlendale, this was my first time at the Little Tokyo location and it did not disappoint! I came here for an early dinner on a Wednesday and it was pretty empty. There are quite a few tables inside, many of which are booths! Service was great; the waiters often checked on me and got me what I needed. I ordered the chicken katsu with curry and the spicy tofu soup, two of my favorite dishes from here! It was definitely too much for one person but they make great leftovers as well. I love their banchan dishes! This location has mac salad as a banchan which was different but I loved it!

Came in during Saturday 12:30pm for their peak hour. We had a reservation at 12pm thru their Open…read moreTable link, but unfortunately ran late from typical LA traffic. We couldn't be seated right away given that we were late, and the wait ended being an extra 15 minutes longer for our party of 7. They really made it work for us, so we were very appreciative. Parking: Our group split up between $8 and $10 nearby lots for the whole day. All within a 5 minute walk away. Location: Right across the street from the Original LA Flower Market warehouse. Fun activity to do after eating. Also had a bunch of other flower and plant shops nearby. Restrooms: Shared with the Flower Market. Clean, and no need for a code. Just push the door. Food: Last but not least - scrumptious food! Plating is beautiful, and food was very satisfying. I got the chicken + waffles, and it was delicious with the honey and butter glaze. If you're looking for more leafy greens, I also highly recommend the Fried Chicken Egg Benedict.

Unfortunately, I always seem to have this experience with Instagram-famous and TikTok-viral…read morelocations. They focus way too much on what the food or reels look like and forget that they still need to serve the customer. The service was slow. Our server, Brea, treated us like a large group (which meant an automatic 20% gratuity), but she didn't take all of our orders at the same time. Instead, she made us wait as if we were separate tables. She took the orders from two sections of our group and then just left. We thought she was simply putting menus away and would come right back. Nope. She cleaned other tables, cashed out another table, and we eventually had to wave her down just to place the rest of our order. The food was good, but not good enough to overlook the service. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits. The first few bites were delicious, but after a while the grits became a little too salty for my liking. Overall, I'm glad I tried it at least once. My husband ordered the Waffle Chicken Sandwich, which was really good. The sauce tasted similar to buffalo sauce, and it paired well with the sweetness of the waffle. Unfortunately, the wait for our checks was just as bad. Our server would make eye contact with us and then continue doing other things. It was ridiculous how little she checked on us after taking our order. The tables and chairs were already uncomfortable, so having to sit there even longer waiting to pay was frustrating. The only reason this is a 3-star review and not lower is because the food was really good and well seasoned. I would not come back again. Javier was the one who finally helped us pay our check and get out of there. I wish we could have removed the automatic 20% gratuity based on the service we received, but at that point it was what it was.

Popped in on a Saturday night for gals' dinner with a pair of friends. The location is definitely…read morenot where I'd have anticipated finding such a gem, but this place REALLY delivers! The service was top notch - attentive, friendly, & quick - all without being around too much. The potato bourekas were little puffs of heaven. The pita was so beautifully fluffy (I didn't even know it could *be* like that!!!), and the vegan labneh plate is last-meal-on-earth-worthy. I still daydream about it, & it's already been 9 days since my visit!

I came here just after they opened, there were already some people inside. The cheese bourekas were…read moreflakey, light, and filled with feta. The Mini falafels come with 8 and are bite size on the tahini plate- I loved putting all the tahini on it. The Charred broccoli was exactly what I wanted, it's crispy and comes with a lemon garlic aioli. The Maghrebi potatoes come in thick, crispy slices on pickled lemon red pepper tahini. The Shawarma oyster mushrooms also another hit. We also ordered flat bread special which was feta & pomegranate seeds. Overall I was just so impressed with every dish. For dessert we ordered the halva & S'mores bourekas which was light & not overly sweet for a finish. Parking- street parking

Joyce is a new restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles and they have a really good happy hour…read more From the small plates I love the Maple roasted butternut squash. Crystal was amazing!!

My friend and I discovered Joyce two years ago and we have been back for both brunch and dinner…read moreseveral times since. It never disappoints! I couldn't believe I'd never reviewed it before so I wanted to do so following another delicious brunch at Joyce today. From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable. Our table never lacked for tea, water, coffee, etc. Foster took great care of us (and shout out to Nick who's also provided amazing service to us there). The Bloody Mary was the first thing to blow my mind. It was absolutely delicious and maybe my new favorite Bloody Mary in LA. It made me wish I'd Ubered. But I also had some wonderful hot, Earl Grey tea. I love how they present it to the table. We covered a lot of ground and no notes. We had the caviar with crème fraîche and truffle kettle chips, a seafood platter that , the fried green tomatoes - which I will order every time I'm there, and the Dungeness crab and rock shrimp Benedict. The dining room itself is beautiful--comfortable, stylish, and inviting. When you look around the room there, it feels like every table in there is celebrating something. In a city overflowing with brunch options, it's surprisingly rare to find a place where the food, service, atmosphere, and pacing all work together so seamlessly. It was one of those meals that reminds you why dining out can still feel special.