Pine & Crane

Cuisine

Asian, Taiwanese

Michelin

bib_gourmand

Price

$

Website

https://www.pineandcrane.com/

Description

Find this laid-back little café opposite the pedestrian plaza, Sunset Triangle. The dining room is a rustic blend of exposed brick, concrete floors and varnished wood tables. As casual as the vibe may seem, this is a serious kitchen dedicated to carefully prepared Taiwanese cooking. Vegetarian variations on classics such as mapo tofu and dumplings impress, as well as sides like the lotus root or seaweed salad. The three-cup Jidori chicken is its own simmering feast in a clay pot rich with dark meat. Other highlights include basil eggplant and twice-cooked pork.

Review score

4.5

Review count

80

Review summary

Pine & Crane in Los Angeles offers Taiwanese Asian cuisine with high ratings. Food highlights include beef noodle soup, shrimp wontons, Mapo Tofu, and Dan Dan noodles, praised for complex flavors, though some found dishes lacking taste or too heavy. Service is notably fast, but the unique queue-and-order system can cause chaos during peak times. The ambiance is modern and casual, suitable for families, though parking is difficult on weekends. Value perceptions vary; while many find prices reasonable, others question the worth. Overall, it is a popular spot for innovative Chinese-Taiwanese fare with generally positive feedback on quality and speed.

Best for

Ideal for diners seeking quick, authentic Taiwanese flavors who can adapt to its unique ordering system.

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