I chatted with the co-owner of Nong Lá Vietnamese Cafe, Elaine Phuong, to discuss what it takes to navigate the modern restaurant world as a small Vietnamese business serving food “traditional to her.” Plus, a food review of their phở, bánh mì, and more.

Turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce are some of the most iconic Thanksgiving foods, but for many families and individuals in the Asian-American community, they are not the only dishes on the table during the holiday.

UCLA, world-renowned for its dining services, is considered to be the No. 1 public university for dining in the United States. This designation comes from the variety of cuisines offered across four dining halls and seven takeout spots – one of these locations being FEAST at Rieber. FEAST…

photo by Phoebe Chiu Since their opening on December 22nd, business at Ichi Tea and Sushi has been flourishing. Serving quality beverages and mouth watering sushi, Ichi Tea and Sushi is a strong competitor to other eateries in Westwood. An adjunct to Del Sushi, a popular sushi bar…

I used to have a relatively vague and singular definition of Chinese cuisine. Region was an important factor. Only people who live in China can cook a dish that shall be considered authentic — though there is a great diversity across different regions within China. For example, most…