In the heart of Silver Lake, Ohana Superette has made a long-awaited comeback after a five-year hiatus.
This casual poke destination, run by husband-and-wife duo Eric and Miriam Park, is now back with its own dedicated space offering authentic poke.
Chef Eric Park shared, “I always try to do my version but not mess with it too much.
With the poke, I just want to keep it super authentic.”
Guests can enjoy a variety of options including ginger-and-soy-marinated tuna, garlic-poached shrimp, and a selection of accompaniments such as macaroni salad and ponzu glass noodles, all served atop short-grain Koshihikari rice or seaweed salad.
Additionally, the musubi features Spam that is slow-cooked in brown sugar, creating an almost brûléed crust.
Fresh kimchi is made daily to ensure that it retains its crunch, contributing to each customizable bowl’s vibrant array of textures and flavors.
After launching the first Ohana Superette in 2015, inspired by their family trips to Hawaii, the Parks temporarily closed both their poke shop and their sandwich restaurant Black Hogg in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Though they went on to open Bodega Park, a popular cafe in the same location, Eric Park was always eager to bring back the poke shop in a standalone format.
The couple received persistent inquiries about the return of Ohana Superette, prompting them to seize the opportunity when a nearby hair salon’s space became available.
After a two-year renovation process to transform the salon into a restaurant, they have now opened their doors again, this time streamlining their menu to emphasize traditional offerings with fewer add-ons.
Ohana Superette operates Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meanwhile, Chinatown’s Lasita Kapé is attracting crowds to Far East Plaza with a new weekend series celebrating Filipino afternoon snacks.
Owners Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia have introduced this daytime-only café that highlights meryenda culture, inviting patrons to take a break for snacks and social interaction.
At Kapé, visitors can enjoy a variety of fresh pastries, such as pandan olive oil loaf iced with coconut, and a roll cake version of the classic mango royal.
Other offerings include slices of ensaymadas topped with Gouda, and cookies based on the traditional “food for the gods” bars made with dates and walnuts.
Breakfast sandwiches are generously served on freshly baked pan de leche and are filled with a choice of cheesy smoky eggplant, longanisa, tocino ham, or corned beef.
Coffee aficionados will be delighted by specialty drinks like affogato featuring miso condensed-milk ice cream, cappuccino with jackfruit purée, and espresso served with ube milk.
Kapé operates every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with plans for potential expansion in the future.
Expanding the culinary landscape further, Sogo Roll Bar in Highland Park is making waves after opening a second location.
Initially debuted in 2020 at the border of East Hollywood and Los Feliz, Sogo Roll Bar offers a focused menu that emphasizes hand rolls, or temaki, along with donburi and other appetizers.
The collaboration includes top culinary talents from Sushi Note and Bar Covell, and the Highland Park outpost retains the same celebrated menu while also offering an array of beer, wine, and sake.
The new location, which has taken over the spot formerly occupied by Holcomb wine bar, welcomes guests Sunday to Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.
As summer heats up, Bread Head has made its presence known in Manhattan Beach, having recently opened a new location that brings their acclaimed focaccia sandwiches closer to the coast.
Hailed by L.A. Times Food critic Bill Addison as “L.A.’s next great sandwich shop,” Bread Head was founded by friends Jordan Snyder and Alex Williams, both alumni of Trois Mec.
Their collaboration later expanded when they partnered with Greg Willsey from Joolies and Michael Pasternak from Night + Market to launch their first restaurant together in Santa Monica.
The new Manhattan Beach outlet boasts both indoor and outdoor dining options, including a seven-seat bar, with ambitions to serve beer and wine soon.
Adorning the walls are beach-themed art pieces and pop culture references, such as an autographed image from the film “Point Break.”
This location also features televisions for sports viewing, a first for the Bread Head brand.
The larger kitchen opens possibilities for an expanded menu, which may include breakfast offerings and a variety of hot sandwiches.
Bread Head welcomes customers in Manhattan Beach from Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
In a city bustling with food options, the highly anticipated return of dineL.A. is also noteworthy.
Starting today, L.A. County’s beloved two-week dining event will kick off, featuring nearly 450 participating restaurants.
This season sees the largest number of restaurants involved since its inception in 2008, with about 80 newcomers participating alongside well-known establishments like Mélisse, Bar Amá, and Wally’s.
DineL.A. offers exclusive meals and limited-run prix-fixe menus for the next 15 days.
Food lovers in the area can look forward to a diverse range of culinary experiences as the spotlight shines on both established locations and new introductions across the vibrant Los Angeles dining scene.
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