First visit to Emporium Thai and I already know this won't be my last…read more I walked in solo with a tight window between shows, which meant I had to be strategic. No leftovers, no over-ordering... a true test of discipline at a place like this. Started with a Thai iced tea that hit exactly right. Balanced, not overly sweet, and generously poured. Service throughout the meal was excellent. Attentive without hovering, and the pacing was spot on. I never felt rushed, which is rare when you're clearly on a clock. For my appetizer, I went with the Phuket wings. As someone who takes wings seriously, I can say these stood out. Crispy, flavorful, and coated in a Southern Thai curry sauce I hadn't experienced before. Rich, slightly sweet, with a depth that kept me going back for "just one more." For the main, I took the server's recommendation and ordered the Thai beef salad to balance things out. Smart call. The dressing leaned creamier than what I usually expect, but it worked. Bright, flavorful, and layered. I'll be honest, I couldn't quite finish it, but the beef didn't stand a chance. Every last bite. Dessert sealed the deal. The mango sticky rice, now famously known as the Cardi B Mango Sticky Rice, lived up to the hype. Perfectly ripe mango, warm sticky rice, and that coconut sauce tying it all together. Simple, classic, and done right. The space itself tells a story. Walls lined with photos of the owner alongside celebrities from all over. But what stood out more than the photos was the man himself. He made his way around the room, greeting guests, checking in, bringing real warmth to the experience. No hierarchy, no pretense. Everyone gets treated like they belong. Twenty-six years in and I'm just now discovering this place? Better late than never. Next time, I'm bringing a group and ordering everything family style. That's the move.

quick notes: -bring a jacket! it's very cold inside…read more-if you like spicy, order above level 5 -slightly more expensive than the other thai places in the area small hole in the wall place, but very tasty with large portions. the pad thai was very good but i wish it included more egg as there was little to none. otherwise, i would recommend!

Servers are attentive and food is always delicious. Even thought the restaurant is big it never…read morefeels too loud in there.

Excellent food and service. Very attentive server (Penelope) and could not be happier for the…read morespecial occasion, entertaining our client. Each of the dishes are all excellent and despite the the restaurant being food, we were able to discuss a lot. The ambiance is excellent.

Last Saturday, my friend Kiana took me to an Indonesian Bazaar. I met new people, learned about…read moretheir culture, and connected with the Indonesian diaspora. I even chatted with one of the performers, and a random guy there told me, "You have to try Simpang Asia." Turns out, it's the same restaurant I had already mentioned to Kiana because it's near my physical therapist's clinic. So Kiana and I ended up here for Tuesday lunch after my PT session. I ordered the server's top recommendation -- the Nasi Bungkus -- and it did not disappoint. The beef and chicken were so tender and flavorful, paired with fresh vegetables and fragrant rice. The sauce was absolutely delicious, with perfectly balanced seasoning. A must-try! Excellent Customer Service, clean restroom & restaurant accepts apple pay. Small parking lot

Solid Indonesian food…read more Ordered the beef rendang, which came out surprisingly tender, making it feel more like a curry and less like a steak. Also ordered the nasi goreng, which is a fried rice. Tastes what you would expect, but I found it a bit too salty. Lastly, ordered a Thai iced tea, which hit the spot! Overall, great vibes and service. Definitely filling.

The food is the best ever. If you're craving Asian food, definitely won't regret coming here…read more THIS is NOt An AI review!!!

Fantastic authentic Japanese Food at a great price. We love visiting all of the different locations.read more

My wife and I always love coming here for sushi! They have the best dynamite I have ever tried…read more It is just delicious! The atmosphere is very chill and everyone is very polite and friendly. It is a bit small so when they are busy there may be a wait. The food is served fast so once seated you can enjoy your food pretty quickly. Great place if you want really good Japanese food.

Cash only. Traditional sushi restaurant. No crazy rolls,…read morejust good fish for nigri and basic rolls. They don't use imitation crab on anything which is incredible! Came right when they opened bc usually they are busy! Salmon sushi was melt in your mouth good!

I tried their dan dan noodles dry without peanut butter and I thought it was very good. The taste…read morewas very vinegary and the noodles had a nice chewy texture. My only complaint is compared to the other dishes such as the mapo tofu noodles or the white mapo, the portion was significantly smaller for the same price since it didn't contain anything other than noodles. Service was 10/10, servers were attentive. There is a valet lot right next to the restaurant but is only free for one hour. $10 after that.

Best ramen in la! I loved the Dan Dan ramen with the peanut butter! Sooo delicious! I of course…read moreremoved all pork and still it was the best ramen I've had in la! Valet parking in the back = $10 after first hour Wait time was kinda annoying = 1 hour - as they don't take resies.

I haven't had a ton of Vietnamese food and haven't explored the variety of food there is but I…read morereally enjoyed this little spot. It was very cute and the seating was nice as well. I don't remember the service as much as I'd like to but it was up to par with decent service. My mistake was getting the Pork. It was too chewy and just not for me. The bread was a bit too crunchy. Alot of my gripes aren't necessarily towards the cafe itself but more so the quality of the food for me. I'm sure if I got the chicken I would have enjoyed this dish much more. I'll come back when I can and change my review depending on what else I get.

Such a great place! My friend had the beef ball pho and I had the VEGAN pho! We both loved them…read more The vegan pho had big pieces of tofu, daikon radish, and carrots. They were also very generous with their basil, bean sprouts, and jalapenos. They shared any of their vegetarian dishes can be made vegan, just ask :) it's rare to get vegan pho so that's why I'm giving five stars Service was great an everyone was very friendly. We went on a Wednesday night and were seated right away. The pho also came out real quick! Will return to try their other vegetarian/ vegan items

A great grab and go place. Small interior, no dining inside, and not really any tables outside…read moreeither. I took my omusubis to Ocean View Park to picnic. Decent amount of vegetarian/vegan options. My partner and I got the eggplant chili (2x), miso mushroom, and the pickled wasabi and pickled konbu. They smells amazing when fresh. The struggle is you want to eat it immediately before the seaweed goes soggy but need to find a place to eat. These were $4.50 or $4.75 each. Pretty good sized with plenty of filling. A great snack or lunch if you eat multiple.

100000/10 place! Their food is so fresh and melts in your mouth…read more I love the tuna mayo and miso beef the most. You can't go wrong with any of them though. Also the milk tea boba is to die for! I recommend getting it with your friends or taking it to go to eat on the beach.

My wife and I visited Little Fatty while on a short LA business trip. We didn't have reservations…read more(I recommend a reservation) and the host told us the wait would be about an hour and this was a Monday night! She told us that we could be seated at the bar immediately, which is what we opted for. She placed us at a lower portion of the bar with two seats, which was perfect. The bartender, Justin took our drink and dinner order and I have to say, he makes amazing cocktails! We had egg rolls for an appetizer, which arrived very quickly and went well with our cocktails. I ordered a rye old-fashioned and my wife ordered a house creation, "Jesuit's Tea Party," which she enjoyed. For our entrees, I ordered Hainan Chicken and my wife had the Walnut Shrimp. Mine was really good, but I have to say I like the Walnut Shrimp better. They have their breading skills dialed in, so next time I think I'd go with something fried. All in all a great experience. Great vibe and everyone was very friendly and attentive.

Little Fatty is an Asian fusion restaurant that specializes in Taiwanese soul food. David Kuo is…read morethe chef and owner of Little Fatty. The restaurant was previously called Status Kuo and then rebranded to Little Fatty. It is also attached to a bar called Accomplice Bar. [Parking]: Metered parking only and I was able to find a spot two blocks away on Grand View Blvd. [Reversation]: For parties of 6 and smaller, reservations can be made on Resy. For parties of 8 and larger, there is a minimum spend of $75 per person prior to tax & gratuity. No-show fee = $15 per person. [Experience]: The receptionist greeted our party just outside of the restaurant and checked us in. Outdoor tables were available, but our party opted for indoor seating. The lighting was dim with a romantic and casual dinner vibe. At the end of the meal, the staff offered our table hot towels to clean our hands. [Menu]: Menu highlights on Resy include Chinese BBQ Pork, XO Fatty Noodles, Walnut Shrimp. Other Yelp highlighted items include Orange Chicken, Beef Roll, and Hainan Chicken. Burger Tuesday is offered ONLY at the bar. A bowl of rice is an extra $4.00. The staff also gave our table a cute cocktail menu with drinks named after each LA neighborhood. *** Squid Ink Xiao Long Bao (shrimp and pork soup dumplings, fresh ginger - $18.00): Only came with 6 pieces of dumplings. The dough was a bit thick and the flavor was just alright. XO Fatty Noodles (rolled rice noodles, XO sauce, bean sprouts, garlic chives, fried shallots - $22.00): The noodles tasted slightly salty. I couldn't tell whether I had sliced pork belly or flat noodles in the dim lighting and it turned out to be thick slices of flat noodles. Orange Chicken (orange soy-based sauce, dried chilies, orange zest - $22.00): Super crispy orange chicken, but it was crunchy type of crispy and tasted a bit dry. Walnut Shrimp (mayo, candied walnuts, sesame seeds, red cabbage - $25.00): his dish came with lettuce and looked really nice. The flavor was solid and it tasted very healthy. *** Personally it was an overpriced experience for mediocre Asian fusion food. I would much rather visit Jade Rabbit in Santa Monica for cheaper and more delicious Asian fusion food or Din Tai Fung in Santa Monica for a more consistent dumpling and noodle experience. The only reason to come here is for the date-night vibe. Honestly, the food tasted more like Northern Chinese fusion cuisine than Taiwanese fusion cuisine.

I went here today for lunch with my girlfriend at around 1:30 p.m. The restaurant looked clean,…read moremodern, and wasn't busy at all. Customer Service: (5/5) The waiter was very nice throughout. She was very endearing as she talked to my girlfriend in chinese and also kind to me when speaking in english. When asked about dishes and proportions, she was very knowledgeable and honest. Food: (4.5/5) We ordered the Mapo Tofu and Meizhou Special Fried Rice with chicken. The food came out within 10 minutes and the portions, as I saw on previous reviews, were generous enough for us to share and be full. The Mapo Tofu came out on a hot ceramic bowl. It wasn't as spicy as I thought, not overly spicy but just enough where you get that numbing kind of sensation in your mouth that leaves you wanting more. The beef wasn't like the ground beef you see in other mapo tofu, but more of chunkier pieces which I wasn't a big fan of as it didn't seem spread evenly. The Meizhou Special Fried Rice with chicken was probably one of the best fried rice dishes I've ever had. You can tell it was made from a wok and the flavors were just incredible. The chicken seemed to have been friend separately and added on top afterwards but the saltiness of the chicken didn't take away from the fried rice at all. Instead, it added to the flavor and made it all so enjoyable. For the ultimate experience, I'd recommend eating both together to maximize your palette!

The Peking duck is still the reason to come, but nearly everything around hasn't kept pace with the…read morecompetition. The space feels worn -- menus tattered, décor dated, the whole interior overdue for a refresh. For a restaurant positioning itself at the higher end of Chinese dining, Meizhou Dongpo is sleeping on the finer details. No complimentary tea service, and rather than offering a pot for the table, they serve individual tea by the mug -- a comically oversized Western mug at that. Chopsticks arrive without spoons, and when you ask for one, you get silverware instead of the porcelain you'd expect at Chinese restaurant. The Peking duck accoutrements came with a little plastic spoon on the tray. Small things, but they add up.The fried rice was a letdown too and looked nothing like the menu photo. Spots like Din Tai Fung and Lunasia Signature are operating at a different level and the gap shows. Meizhou Dongpo has the bones of a great Chinese restaurant. The duck alone proves it. But until they invest in the experience around the food, it's hard to recommend at this price point.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​