Best Asian Restaurants in Hollywood

I celebrated my birthday at TAO Asian Bistro, and it was an incredible experience! The ambiance was stunning, with the beautiful decor and lively energy making the evening feel extra special. The food was absolutely delicious—everything we ordered was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The lobster fried rice and spicy tuna crispy rice were standout dishes! The service was exceptional, with attentive staff who made sure our night was flawless. They even surprised me with a personalized birthday dessert, which added such a thoughtful touch to the celebration. TAO is definitely a bit on the pricier side, but the overall experience was worth every penny. It’s the perfect spot for a special occasion, and I can’t recommend it enough! I’ll definitely be back.

Definitely worth it if you’re into the show Arcane, wouldn’t get your hopes up as far as the drinks go, they were good enough for what they should be. But I wouldn’t pay 20$ again for them. Especially since the vials themselves are cheaply made and broke as soon as we got home, the bottom portion of the plastic broke off and you can clearly see by the glue-work that it wasn’t made properly. Staff was amazing, super friendly and quick, the shop itself looks good but nothing too insane. Personally, reservations (which ARE required) are not needed, it’s such a quick in and out experience unless you’re getting merch. Most people were in and out within 20-25 minutes so having to book a reservation is a bit over the top. Overall 7/10, great for what it is the first time, not dying to go back, especially with the hassle and fee of a reservation.

The Fromosa exceeded every expectation. I thought it would be a tourist trap with mid food, instead the food was top tier, skillfully done, with flavors nicely straddling traditional Chinese American and more authentic Szechuan. I expected the drinks to be overpriced and middle shelf at best, and instead the Mai Tai was the freshest pineapple based cocktail I've ever hat a restaurant, and the Matador was a sharper, more tequla forward option that was just as impressive. I expected the service to be impatient, wanting to turn tables or upsell, and instead it was attentive, careful, and completely supportive. The atmosphere I expected to be tired and overhyped, instead it was a spectacle of historic fabric so well cared-for, lovingly maintained, and immaculate that it may very well be the best vintage restaurant and bar experience on the West Coast. If you love restaurant history,.if you love an atmospheric bar, if you love good food, if you want to step back into the 1940s but minus the cigarette smoke and the canned meal, then this is someplace you will enjoy.

Great food, in a beautiful setting with impeccable service. We will definitely be back.

This place is always amazing. Unique and so much fun. The people I took with me were floored, hah.