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The “Los Angeles Times” annual 101 Best Restaurants has been released, and 5 Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants have been selected from among many competitors to present the rich and diverse food culture of Los Angeles.
we lovelos angeles Various features including multi-layered cultural heritage,Hollywood The reality behind the myth and the infinite possibilities that exist in this vast metropolis. Yet these are the qualities that make the city sometimes dizzying and cumbersome, especially when it comes to choosing where to dine out.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 25,000 to 28,000 restaurants in Los Angeles County. This means there is an incredible amount of choice, a bustling and diverse food scene, and some of the many trendy restaurants are truly excellent.
So think of the Los Angeles Times’ annual Best Restaurants guide as a list of great places that will help readers sort through the dazzling array of options. This guide brings together the insights of two food critics to tell readers which restaurants are worth visiting right now and why they hold special significance.
To complete this list, we spent several months in the car almost all day, visiting hundreds of restaurants and finally selecting 101. We sometimes disagree, but picks like this are meant to spark discussion. More importantly, I hope it can bring new inspiration to readers for food exploration.
This year’s guide includes 31 new restaurants. Readers will see a Culver City family moving into modernityMexico The trendy restaurant is relaunching with a stunning new look; Pico Rivera has excellent chilaquiles; Pasadena has Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken that’s perfect for quick takeout; A West Hollywood restaurant that specializes in American Southern cuisine has finally hit the ground running after experiencing some ups and downs in its early stages of opening. Additionally, Woodland Hills offers next-level Puerto Rican style Rellenos de Papa, while South El Monte offers delicious, nutritious and comforting Taishan traditional soups.
In these restaurants, we not only enjoyed excellent food, but also felt the vibrancy of life at the table again, as well as the warmth and encouragement among the people. This article will introduce five Chinese/Taiwanese dishes selected for Food 101.
Santa Monica｜Chinese and American Fusion Cuisine｜$
What is “authentic Chinese food”? For chef Bryant Ng and his wife Kim Lu-Ng, the answer may be orange chicken, common in American-Chinese cuisine, or traditional dishes cooked by Bryant’s parents at home, and everything in between.
At the couple’s Jade Rabbit restaurant in Santa Monica, which operates through counter ordering, Bryant actively embraces the food culture of overseas Chinese and attempts to create his own style of Chinese-American fusion cuisine. For example, beef stir-fry with cauliflower is mixed with tomatoes, onions, and fried potatoes, similar to Peruvian beef stir-fry (lomo saltado). Sichuan spicy fried chicken is reminiscent of traditional Sichuan cuisine “spicy chicken”, but the chicken is marinated in fish sauce, buttermilk and white pepper, giving it a unique flavor that is different from traditional Sichuan cuisine.
Customers familiar with the couple’s former Cassia restaurant will recognize the chickpea curry. Based on rich and smooth coconut milk, this dish is Bryant’s creative reinterpretation of his family’s traditional Singaporean Chinese dishes into a meat-free version. At Jade Rabbit, customers can freely choose different protein ingredients and vegetables to create their own food bowl.
However, Bryant’s most successful creation may be a slice of golden onion, garlic and cheese toast. This dish is a tribute to the American chain steakhouse Sizzler. One side of the toast has a rich buttery flavor and crispiness, while the other side is pillowy soft and fluffy. You can call it Chinese-American fusion cuisine, or you can just say it: it’s incredibly delicious.
South El Monte｜Guangdong Taishan Cuisine｜$
