Laduree The Grove

Laduree The Grove

los angeles  

I've been wanting to go this place since they opened. Laduree's pastries are very similar to Bottega Louie. The store is very tiny, but they do have outside seating area, right in front of the shop.
Thanks to Trip.com for hosting the event!

Harmonie (gluten free) $8
Pistachio macaron biscuit, pistachio mousseline cream with crushed pistachio, strawberry and raspberry

Fraisier $8
Hazelnut base topped with creamy vanilla and strawberry mousse, decorated with strawberries and chocolate hearts

Tarte Cerise Pistache $7.50
Sweet paste garnished with pistachio cream biscuit, malt candied cherry morello, and soft pistachio cream. Topped with red velvet and white chocolate

Laduree
189 The Grove Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Mon-Thurs:9AM–10PM
Fri-Sat:9AM–11PM

(323) 456-0282

https://www.laduree.fr/en/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/ladur%C3%A9e-the-grove-los-angeles-3

Rakkan ramen - Little Tokyo

Rakkan ramen - Little Tokyo

little tokyo  

Rakkan ramen is very popular in Tokyo.They were nomineed as no.1 ramen shop on Japanese top food review site, called tabelog. Rakkan opened in little tokyo so fast, 7-10 days after Toshi sushi closed.

Rakkan offers healthy yet flavorful ramen, made from scratch with fresh ingredients and vegan ramen is also available. I've tried most of their ramen, and I highly recommended to get shio (pearl) ramen here. Probably the best shio ramen in L.A.

Pearl (shio) ramenThey use special salt and white soy sauce to this clear vegetable broth. It's light and flavorful, healthy shio ramen.

Ruby (tomato) vegan ramen

Kohaku (shoyu) ramen

Vegan rainbow ramen
was also my favorite. There's noodles under veggies. Veggies were mixed with sesame dressing. Pretty tasty and big portion.

Chicken potage ramen
If you like creamy, milky taste, you'll like it.

Rakkan ramen 
359 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open 7 days a week: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

(213) 680-4166

http://rakkaninc.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/rakkan-down-town-1st-los-angeles-13

FryMadness - Downtown L.A.

FryMadness - Downtown L.A.

downtown LA  

I was here for VIP grand opening event. I was also invited so I went back few days after the event. And I noticed their menu was changed and they didn't have some of the items I had at preview event.

All they have on the menu is french fries and some cocktails. If you are craving for french fries, this is the place to go. Their fries are very unique. My favorites are Asada, lobster, and smores fries!

Shandy Blossom and Belladona
Belladona is not available anymore

Beer & Loathing

This is the currant menu

They have so many different sauces.

Gyros fries (Not on the menu anymore)
I don't know why this is not on the menu anymore. It was really good. But you may be able to get this at next door, at Springtime in NY cafe. It's owned by the same owner.

Jerk shrimp friesJerk spiced shrimp / mango pico / house made carribbean nectar

Hawaiian BBQ chicken fries (Not on the menu anymore)

Spiced lobster friesCharred shishito / white wine and tomato cream reduction / ginger flower blossom / crispy green onion

Loco Asada friesAvo Verde / Cotija / Lime

By the slice friesChili infused pesto sauce / derby sage cheese / shaved pepperoni / Italian sausage

Kung Pow chicken friesBlistered red bells / zucchini / mushroom / crushed peanuts / mint

Smores fries - A must try
Sweet potato fries / brownie pieces / torched marshmallow / caramelized banana

Nutella fries (Not on the menu anymore)

FryMadness 
557 S Spring St,
Los Angeles, CA 90013

(213) 797-2847

https://www.frymadness.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/frymadness-los-angeles-2

Showa Izakaya - Koreatown

Showa Izakaya - Koreatown

koreatown  

Showa opened about a month ago in Koratown, by two guys. And one of the owner is the owner of Musha izakaya. Here at Showa, you can have some of the popular dishes at Musha, like cheese risotto, takotama, etc.

Ebi mayo $5.95
 Fried shrimp with special sweet and spicy mayo sauce

Buta Kakuni $7.75
Pork belly boiled for 4 hours for tenderness and served with potato and egg

Vongole Udon $8.75

Asari clams and mushrooms with garlic, butter, and sake udon

Anago meshi $7.75
Sea eel, hijiki seaweed and mitsuba leaf mixed rice and grilled in stone bowl

Cheese risotto $9.65
Creamy Japanese brown rice with bacon and onions served in cheese block

menu

Showa Izakaya 
3470 W 6th St Ste. 2A,
Los Angeles, CA 90020

(213) 385-4249

Open daily: 5:30PM–2AM

https://www.yelp.com/biz/showa-izakaya-los-angeles-3