Reviews for Porridge + Puffs in Los Angeles, CA
The porridge was bit bland for me. But I guess in more used to the jook Thai style. These were tasty but I still wanted a bit... more flavor out of them. I also feel like they made them a bit too upscale, I just want the authentic porridge that you find onthe streets! The puff was delicious! Right on the corner with no sign out front. Only street parking. Read more
PINCH $20 cash special on Thursdays!! Was delicious and so happy to hear about it! ???? So happy this moved into the... neighborhood! Was very skeptical when I found on eater that this moved in. Seemed interesting but would it be worth a secondvisit? It absolutely is. Went for Sunday brunch. Was surprised at how delicious and flavorful everything is! We decided to try alittle bit of everything: Vietnamese cold brew, hibiscus shrub, the slaw, cucumbers, Szechuan shakshouka, eggs meurrette, breadpudding, and brown butter mocha. Loved everything we got that we weren't able to stop eating. Good food takes time so order thelittle salad appetizers if you're starving. Service was super friendly and although the porridge's can take some time, they weredefinitely worth the wait! Read more
The place was pretty and the staff were quite hospitable. But in terms of food, to be fair, there's too much hype. The porridge... was a poor try at "innovating" authentic Chinese porridge - or call it a farce of risotto as you may, and fyi the meat was quitedry. I also didn't get the point of the puffs. The only nice thing in this meal was perhaps the spätzle, but I suppose thatthere are many tastier and more honest things in the market for you to choose from. P.S. Two girls served the entire restauranton Saturday noon during our visit, so be prepared for a wait before anything comes to your table. Read more
We had 2 bowls of porridge, chicken mushroom and the sausage. Go with the chicken mushroom. It was very good and worth every... penny. Between the 2 desserts the mochi was ridiculously delicious. The puffs were good. However, the iced coffee is waaay tooexpensive. Its $4 for a small glass that filled with 60% ice. That said I'll be back but fully caffeinated prior to arrival. Read more
Truly an unique food experience. We tried all five porridges on the lunch menu. Each is unique and phenomenal in their own ways.... We have eaten around a bit and this place is one of the kind. Word of caution, portion size is smaller than what already is thenorm in most new eateries. I am not sure how any grown person can be okay with less than 3 bowls ????. Regardless, I highlyrecommend you to try Porridge and Puffs. Read more
Small, nicely decorated place in LA - look for a building with white bricks! Inside felt spacious due to the high... ceiling. Poultry and Mushroom Porridge - very delicious porridge made from veggie stock. Soy glazed chicken was delicious andthe extra hibiscus shiso grilled egg ($2) was a great addition. Eggs Meurrette + Black Sweet Rice - a crispy black rice pilafwith some beans in it topped with crispy shallots. The dish next to it had the soft eggs (a little runnier than poached) in theride wine sauce. Very delicious since the sauce was sweet but also was balanced by the fat. Would come again! Read more
This place is so unique, there's nothing quite like it. The puffs are these delicate, delightful little morsels that are so... delicious you won't want to share. The porridge though... mama mia! I think a lot of Americans would think porridge is somesort of bland breakfast cereal, but in Chef Minh Phan's hands it is a canvas onto which to she paints culinary masterpieces.Yakimiso pork sausage, jujube (you read that right) braised short rib, poultry and mushrooms, edible flowers, pickled okra(among a plethora of distinct pickled delights), heirloom herbs, the list goes on. And don't miss on the sides. They are on parwith everything else on the menu (and the menu is of the moment. Expect it to change regularly). Porridge and Puffs is the rarecombination of home kitchen cooking nurtured with a mother's love and a culinary exploration to undiscovered country. And thevalue is unbeatable. For the price of a middling meal at most places you are getting an absolutely top-notch fully realizedgourmet meal where stuffy pageantry is replaced with a welcoming and relaxing environment and honest to goodness care.Everything about this place screams love, passion, and dedication. Also, the service was superb, especially for a place that isjust opened its doors. And look into the membership offer. It's a steal. Honestly I can't recommend Porridge and Puffs enough.The only thing I regret is that this review may contribute to the imminent line out the door that will be forming daily. Read more
Very cute hole in the wall, kind of in the middle of nowhere. Unique dishes to choose from. I went on a Thursday which is a... special night for them because they have a set menu. $20 cash at the door or $30 credit card. The salad was really good andbottomless! Squash, mixed greens cacao nibs and a very tasty beet dressing. The polenta dish had way too much polenta for myliking; too much carbs for me. Great presentation on all meals. Kind of a fun atmosphere. The puffs were very tasty. Streetparking difficult! Read more