Author: Esther Tseng

Guides   Los Angeles

An Ultimate Guide to L.A. Thai Food (With Help From the Sisters at Tuk Tuk Thai)

​In a city​ blessed with a world-class Thai scene (Los Angeles County is, after all, home to the largest number…

By Esther Tseng December 14, 2022

The Rundown   Los Angeles

What to Expect at Kodō, the Arts District’s Sleek New Izakaya

Taking over the former Firehouse in Los Angeles’ Arts District is no small undertaking—the massive space was previously home to…

By Esther Tseng May 10, 2022

Resy Features   Los Angeles

The New Kato is Proof: Taiwanese American Fine Dining Has Arrived

Los Angeles is no stranger to splashy restaurant openings, but it’s not every day that a one-time strip mall gem…

By Esther Tseng April 25, 2022

The Rundown   Los Angeles

What to Expect at Camphor, the New Arts District French Bistro

Before you go to a restaurant, what do you want — or need — to know most? In our series,…

By Esther Tseng March 22, 2022

The Rundown   Los Angeles

Everything You Need to Know About Cobi’s, Now Open in Santa Monica

Before you go to a restaurant, what do you want — or need — to know most? In our series,…

By Esther Tseng November 19, 2021

Interviews   Los Angeles

Carlos Salgado Sees the Future For Taco María, And It Will Be More Focused

When the Michelin guide returned to Southern California in 2019, Taco María was the only Mexican restaurant to receive a Michelin…

By Esther Tseng November 11, 2021

Resy Features   Los Angeles

David Kuo Brought the Westside the Taiwanese Soul Food It Needed

Since 2016, Little Fatty has been a sole source of Taiwanese comfort food west of the 405. That’s notable because it’s…

By Esther Tseng September 28, 2021

Dish By Dish   Los Angeles

The Oaxacan Traditions of Guelaguetza, As Seen Through Five Dishes

Guelaguetza, one of L.A.’s most iconic restaurants, has been a haven for the city’s vast Oaxacan population who miss dishes…

By Esther Tseng June 29, 2021

Dish By Dish   Los Angeles

Jon Yao’s Taiwan-Inspired Cooking at Kato, As Seen Through Five Dishes

When Kato opened in West Los Angeles in 2016, Taiwanese food had just begun to creep westward from the San…

By Esther Tseng April 19, 2021

Resy Features   Los Angeles

At Anajak Thai, a New and Californian Vision of What It Means to Be a Thai Restaurant

Anajak Thai has been part of Justin Pichetrungsi’s life since birth. Like many children growing up around a restaurant, he…

By Esther Tseng March 15, 2021