Jay Eats Worldwide

I’ve driven by this David Chang restaurant many times,  majordōmo , which lies in an industrial area between Chinatown and Lincoln Heights. (Downtown Los Angeles) Opened in January 2018,  this is David Chang’s first restaurant  in Los Angeles. I waited for the crowds to die down, BUT it’s still a task to get a reservation. OR You can come early and sit at the bar. Sitting at the bar waiting for friends and perusing the bar menu. “Mule” with vodka, Japanese cucumber, Shiso and ginger. I thought it had a bit too much ginger but a good cocktail. A Mule and an Old Fashioned  walk into a bar... Friends arrived on time for our 5:45 pm reservation  and we were promptly seated. It’s more of an Asian Fusion menu. NOW, what to order... But First... An Asian Pear app or palate cleanser, not sure (wasn’t paying attention) See What Jay Eats... We started with a couple of Bings (a warm flatbread for toppings) This was the Foie Gras, Ricotta  and Jam Bing. A “Bing” is a flour-based Chinese flatbread,

A hidden gem in Hi-Fi (Historic Filipinotown) It may not look like much on the outside... BUT, on the inside  The Food is Excellent! Rice and friends pics on the wall... BTW, this place serves rice porridge, (hence the rice on the wall) aka “congee” My first taste of Chef Minh Phan’s Porridge + Puffs at Smorgasburg LA in 2016. Since then, I’ve been to a couple of Chef Minh’s pop-ups. I couldn’t wait for her to open a brick & mortar location, dreams do come true! (for me anyway...😂) Opening Menu See What Jay Eats... Asian Slaw  With rau ram, shiso, holy basil, peanuts and sesame. A nice lunch starter... Shortrib Porridge  A slow braised short rib with jujubes and fresh five spice. Turmeric fermented mustard greens and seasonal edible flowers on top. I was too late to get a soft egg, as it was already sold out. Can’t have Porridge without Puffs! You really can’t... Poultry + Mushrooms  Sweet soy braised chicken, turkey and mushrooms with crispy shallots, celery pickles, scallions an