Oakland’s Michelin-Starred Sun Moon Studio Is a Tricky Reservation to Score — But It’s Worth the Trouble
Sun Moon Studio has been heavily praised since its opening in 2024, earning its first Michelin star in…
Marugame Monzo Review: Little Tokyo Staple Produces Fresh Udon
Since 2013, Marugame Monzo has perfected the art of thick and bouncy Sanuki-style udon, freshly prepared in its…
MidEast Tacos Review: Armenian Mexican Fusion Feels Good in a Place Like Silver Lake’s MidEast Tacos
A casual sidewalk lunch on a nice day (the restaurant does not have indoor seating) or dinner to…
Joy on York Review: Hit Highland Park’s Main Drag for Bowls of Comfort
The intersection of Avenue 51 and York is the epicenter of modern Highland Park, thanks in no small…
Holy Basil Review: Find Electric, Spicy Thai Food in Atwater Village
It’s a challenging feat to interrupt the already boisterous Thai food scene in Los Angeles, but chef Deau…
Los Angeles’s Newest Modern Korean Dining Destination Lights Up the Arts District
New York restaurant Hojokban has opened in the Arts District amid a general wave of upscale Korean food…
SF Restaurant Pearl Served One of This Eater Editor’s Favorite Dishes of 2025
A former drug store on California Street earned itself praise from the Michelin Guide. Right next to sister…
Dunsmoor Review: Food History Roars to Life Over an Open Hearth in Glassell Park
Watching a chef sear meats and vegetables over a roaring hearth is a dramatic sight. At Dunsmoor in…
Mandalay Still Doesn’t Miss | Eater SF
The Richmond District wasn’t always a New York Times darling for dining. In 1984, when Mandalay opened on…
Flavor-Packed Banchan and Beautiful Tofu Prove Irresistible at Oakland’s Joodooboo
Chef Steve Joo’s temple to tofu, Joodooboo, is a shining beacon in Oakland’s culinary scene. Although not anchored…
Evil Cooks Review: Black Tortillas, Novelty Skeletons, and Wild Fusion at the Most Exciting Taqueria in Los Angeles
Devils on the door, gargoyles on the roof, a cloaked skeleton on the patio, and black octopus spinning…
Liu’s Cafe Review: Everybody Wants to be a Regular at This Neighborhood Koreatown Cafe
Liu’s Cafe is the ideal neighborhood restaurant and bakery, its DNA plucked straight from Hong Kong or Taiwan…