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.

Met up with my sister and her brother here for lunch. The wife found this place from a tiktok video…read moreand we decided to try it since we didn't get to try a lot of Taiwanese food on our trip to Taipei. When you come in, there is a sign that tells you to order before being seated. My sister and her bf had yet to arrive so I placed a sizeable order for the 4 of us. Luckily, they were there (waiting in the car) so I told them to walk over so we can be seated. I ordered 2 orders of chiayi chicken (1with white rice and 1 with brown rice), 2 orders of thousand layer pancake (1 with egg and 1 with egg and cheese), shrimp wonton, dance dan noodles, wonton noodle soup, hakka mochi and forbidden rice pudding. For drinks we had a few of the shaken iced green teas and 1 taro milk tea (my sister said it didnt taste like taro) Everything was great. I was surprised my sister's bf liked the food. The chiayi chicken was good with a bit of the chili sauce (sambal). The thousand layer pancake was good if you dip it in the black vinegar (mixed with chili oil and a little soy sauce). The shrimp wonton were surprisingly light and tasty. The dan dan noodles was balanced my medium thin sliced cucumber. Everything was portioned very small so you can try everything.we didnt get additional sides because were getting full. The desserts was what I was looking forward to and it did not disappoint. The hakka mochi reminded me of the soy pudding stalls in singapore that had mochi balls filled with a black sesame paste and peanut paste inside. This is what the hakka mochi was but in dry soft chewy form with black sesame and peanut grains to top it off. For my sister, it reminded her of the filipino dessert pichi pichi. The forbidden rice pudding reminded me of a soupy version of the filipino dessert biko. It had chunks of sweet potatoes and tapioca. Also very good but my bias is the hakka mochi. The ambiance was bright, bustling and inviting. Very small tables perfect for a quick bite. Highly recommend if you want a tapas style lunch that doesn't break the bank.

Absolutely loved the Thousand Layer Pancake with Egg and Cheese. I wasn't so big a fan of the Dan…read moreDan Noodles, though, as the noodles were overcooked and clumped together in a huge mass. We waited 25 minutes for a table, which makes sense for a Friday night. Nice spot and I'll probably be back for the pancake.

What a great spot to eat at! Clean and quick service! Servers stayed looking out for anything…read moreneeded. I didn't have to chase them down, they were there on the lookout. They were super sweet! The food has Delicious! It is served quickly and on point. Restaurant and Bathrooms were super clean. Will definitely be coming back!

Was really craving simple Taiwanese food after work, so I stopped by here. I ordered the egg &…read moreshrimp and a side of green beans. The egg & shrimp was way too oily, I ended up having to drain a good amount of grease off before eating it. Not ideal. The green beans, though, were solid. Really good flavor and cooked well. I skipped the rice, and with just those two dishes it came out to about $40 before tip. On the bright side, I had enough leftovers for two more meals, so it kind of balances out. If you come here, definitely ask for less oil...the default is pretty heavy.

Long line but well worth the wait…read more I ordered the Dandan noodles and requested they were made without meat. They were deliciously creamy and the boodles were very stretchy. The fried squid was my favorite dish though, it was so crispy and flavorful I'd go back for that alone. The iced teas come in large pitcher glasses big enough to share. They're not overly either. Service is fast and the food come out quickly as well. Be ready with your whole party to be seated. The parking lot is tight and tends to fill up quickly.

P P Pop has been on my list for years, and I'm so glad it's checked off - and with little wait,…read moretoo. (Expect 15 - 20 mins) Parking is abundant, since there are few businesses in this plaza. For starters, my friend and I shared the xiao long bao, popcorn chicken, and beef rolls. Our first item, the popcorn chicken, was divine - medium and fried to perfection, couldn't ask for better! The xiao long bao was next on the list, and these featured a more thick but still chewy skin. Unfortunately, two of ours were served "stuck together" which led to them breaking - sad! The last item, the beef rolls, were amazing as well. Not only is it a timeless classic, but the beef wasn't too dry. Between these tasty bites, we also shared a honey lemon green tea. My friend warned me about these mug sizes, and yes... one is probably enough for a table of four to share! This drink was super sweet, and it was definitely in need of dilution to be drinkable. Once your belly is full, though, good luck getting out! The space inside is fairly tight but nonetheless well worth a visit! Easily one of the best popcorn chicken in town!

Eating at Din Tai Fung is always a pleasurable experience. The food is fabulous and the service is…read moreimpeccable. We enjoyed our favorite dumplings and vegetable dishes, and treated ourselves to some chocolate dessert buns. The atmosphere in DTF restaurants is always brisk and business-like, since they are always crowded with eager diners. However, this reflects efficient management under very busy circumstances. Great meal, as always!

Very good, but portions of dumplings are really small. Service was great though we only ordered…read moretakeaway.

I was shocked by how affordable the food was! Amazing! I haven't seen these prices since before the…read morepandemic. The food quality was great. Definitely hits the Asian comfort food bar! Lots of warm rice paired with flavorful meat, and umami laden noodles! The place was clean and had some cool looking art aim the walls. Food came quickly and ordering was a breeze.

The hype was so real that I didn't get the chance to try Liu's Cafe until recently!…read more French Toast 3.5/5 - Yummy but it's deep fried and very heavy. Despite being fried, it didn't taste super greasy but it has a cream filling so it's very cloyingly sweet. Pork braised rice 3/5 - Very mediocre and didn't impress me much Wontons 4.5/5 - Great flavor and reminds me of DTF without the price tag. Pairs great with both the rice and sesame noodles Sesame Dandan Noodles w/ Chicken 3.5/5 - Very thick sesame sauce probably from being kept in the fridge. The noodles are very al dente - I actually think it tastes better on day 2. Sauce could be thinned out a little. I don't get why the lady makes us queue outside when there's no one at the register. I walked in just to avoid the sun (since no one was at the register anyway) and she made us go back outside. Food comes out fast - within 5 minutes. There's one gender neutral restroom, street parking only.

Love the vibe here great ambiance with dog friendly seating inside…read more Service is great fast and welcoming The food was good yummy flavors my favorite was the popcorn chicken Over all 5 stars we will be back

I understand that it's a busy Sunday evening, but there is no one at the counter to take the order…read morefrom a long line of customers, but there's sufficient time to redirect traffic because the line was getting so long that was blocking the entrance.. It's very poor workflow, not to mention negligent customer service. The management should really take notice before business goes under.

We were long overdue for a visit. Came here to grab lunch since we were in the area…read more Each dish we ordered was shareable. We enjoyed everything, as usual. The Xiao Long Bao was absolutely delicious. Tip: make sure to eat these right away. It's better when the soup is hot; rather than letting it sit and cool off. My favorite dish is the Dan Dan Noodles. I love their version because its peanut sauce is creamy and makes the dish more tastier. It could use a bit more pork. I still enjoyed this dish though!

Decent price and fast service. Decor on the wall also added a nice touch to the ambiance. It's…read morequite similar to din tai fung, but still can't beat the taste of the chili wontons and the choco XLB from din tai fung. Averaging around $10-$15 for all the dishes pictured, which isn't too bad for the quantity given. I really liked their popcorn chicken, crab with pork xiao long bao, and the pork potstickers! Overall, it's a great restaurant to share appetizers and entrees with family. We ended up taking our leftovers home for dinner, and all the food still tasted great! I do wish they had a dessert menu, which would top off the meal.

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.