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Pine & Crane
Taiwanese Restaurant$$$$
Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and LA Weekly
"Beef rolls, mapo tofu, and of course the dan dan noodles."(26 Tips)
"The shrimp dumplings and beef roll were delicious."(19 Tips)
"Beef noodle soup was amazing and really authentic!"(12 Tips)
"spicy shrimp wontons are out of control"(6 Tips)
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Allen YangMay 23, 2015Wow. This is what Chinese food is supposed to taste like. Definitely try the wontons and the beef wrap. Amazingly fresh ingredients.
Jaimee EstrellerJanuary 18, 2015Lovedddd this place. Went with a big group, so we ordered pretty much everything. The tofu dish, forgot what it's called, but get it! Delicious and great atmosphere!
Diana ArzJune 4, 2017Super delicious food, really friendly service. Beef noodle soup, layered pork pancakes, beef roll, woodear mushroom salad were great! Very busy on Friday night.
What can I saw that hasn’t already been said. The Dan Dan Noodles are amazing. I love the beef roll. The cold apps are amazing. Oh! And great bev selection whether you drink or not!
Melissa PolinarSeptember 26, 2015Authentic Taiwanese food! I'd highly recommend this place. It can get busy for parking but it's a great area to hang out especially during the weekends when there's outdoor farmers market.
Josef SzottenMarch 2, 2018One of my favorite places in all of LA. For vegetarians - must have the Dan Dan Noodles, the scallion pancakes, the 5-spice bamboo and the potstickers. All delicious!
Stephanie TanAugust 20, 2020Bc of COVID, we ordered takeout. Tasty: beef roll, shrimp wontons, and dumplings. Pass: dan dan noodles were soggy and sauceless. Three cup chicken, minced pork and wood ear mushrooms were average.
Sophia LiuJune 6, 2019Very impressed with the real taro milk iced tea. Everything is authentic, including the vibes. Adding this to my favorites ❤️
Connie ChiuOctober 30, 2016Highlights: pork minced bowl, spicy wontons, dan dan noodles, beef noodle soup, and eastern beauty tea. Skip the mapo tofu and scallion pancakes. Long line and bad parking situation.
Angie HwangMarch 25, 2018I’m always skeptical about eating braised chicken at restaurants, but Pine & Crane’s three cup chicken is soft, tender, juicy AND flavorful. For appetizer, don’t forget to add the beef roll.
BommyAugust 27, 2018Beef noodle soup, dan dan noodles, and mapo tofu are all flavorful and delicious. Panfried pork buns are disappointing. Great loose leaf tea selection!
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014The service is fast-casual, which translates to unfussy food in a modest, minimalist setting. The spot-on Chinese options mean legit dan dan noodles and pork dumplings. Read more
Pleasure PalateMay 4, 2014Really enjoyed the Trumpet Mushrooms with the 3 cup rice. The mushrooms were earthy and meaty which paired with sweetness of the whole garlic cloves. The chili peppers added a hint of spice.
Terence LauAugust 12Is this the best Taiwanese place in Los Angeles? Far from it but it is the best place anywhere here near the Silver Lake/Atwater/Echo Park/Los Feliz neighborhood.
Danielle NeufeldAugust 18, 2014Favorites: scallion pancakes, pork dumplings, beef noodle soup, three cup jidori chicken, beef roll, & the best deal- $6 minced pork with rice!
Melon LApril 5, 2016Cold dishes are very good, surprisingly. Dan Dan noodles are amaaaaazing. Service is fantastic!
Julia LuJuly 31, 2018This is my favorite restaurant, ever. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The beef roll and noodles are my favorite !
Michelle Arnaiz-Dela RosaJuly 18, 2016Not a lot of choices on their menu but everything we ate was pretty good. Liked that it was cozy and the service was just great.
Justin McCammonMarch 25, 2015Delish Taiwanese food. Get take out, drink a beer at the bar while you wait and then eat outside in the courtyard to avoid the line.
JTJuly 11, 2016Great ambience. Delicious beef roll. Spicy wontons, Dan Dan noodles and 3 cup chicken were all passable but not the best. Do not order the boba - it's watered down and not very flavorful
Jeffrey KaoSeptember 28, 2017Silver Lake is probably the hippest hood in LA. There's probably a huge overlap between the folks who are always at Intelligentsia who are also here.
Sue LeeSeptember 13, 2016I'd go back for their dan dan noodles, cold appetizers, and sea salt cream jasmine green tea.
J LAJanuary 26, 2016I always get the dan dan noodles, beef roll, water spinach, mapo tofu, and sea salt black milk tea. Everything is so good!
TiffanyNovember 29, 2015Really great and authentic Taiwanese food with a fresh and trendy twist! Get the beef noodle soup for sure.
Talisa ChangApril 24, 2016Definitely good and would eat again but not necessarily must-have. Great selection of teas and drinks for an afternoon treat.
KMJuly 17, 2019It has a wait but expect nice staff and a lively atmosphere. I’d go again cause it was fun and good enough, but don’t expect to be impressed if you are used to these dishes in its native country.
Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015Dan Dan noodles, scallion pancakes, minced pork over rice... Love all their small Taiwanese dishes! Great atmosphere too
Dru BramlettJune 8, 2014DELICIOUS. Order anything. Tea done right, fresh ingredients. Really can't go wrong.
Amanda DobekDecember 8, 2015Minced pork on rice!!! DOOO IT!! I love everything on their menu, but the pork bowl is epic. Wait times are kinda crazy though.- Pleasure PalateMay 4, 2014I loved, loved the spicy peanuts with it's chopped green onions and peppers. I could have easily eaten the entire bowl by myself.
Cannot go wrong with the spicy peanuts. Flavorful with a great blend of flavors.
Brook ShelleyJune 21, 2015Haven't had Taiwanese food this good outside of Taipei. Ridiculously tasty mapo tofu, san bei ji, and pork pancakes.
James AlexanderJuly 15, 2017Excellent Taiwanese classics. Noodles and such deliciousness. The quality does suffer during peak periods.- Pleasure PalateMay 4, 2014The spicy shrimp wontons could have been a bit spicier, but I liked how delicate they were with shrimp that were plump and juicy.
- The weird seating after you've ordered setup is a bit off putting put the food is amazing! Try the Mango Shandy.
Doris NeubauerOctober 11, 2014The three cup trumpet mushroom is so delicious - vegetarian savory dish that isn't over-loaded with sauce.
Tony LaiNovember 17, 2014Best Taiwanese food in the area without having to drive out to 626, but c'mon, $2 for a bowl of rice? Not cool.
Seriously delicious and healthy Taiwanese food. The Zha Jiang Noodles are divine. Try them with an iced milk tea!
Grace BarrettJanuary 10, 2015Delicious 3 cup mushrooms and rice. Try it with the Teutonic Riesling for sweet, spicy heaven!
Charley ToddFebruary 2, 2016Worth the really really long wait. Try the Dan Dan noodles and get some tea as well!
Jimmy LuJanuary 16, 2017Loved everything here. Daikon dumplings and dan dan noodles were really good!
Atef ChaudhuryAugust 13, 2017Get the Dan Dan like everyone says. It's good. Service is also very nice!
JenniferMay 10, 2015The beef roll and the mapo tofu were great. The rest of our food was mediocre and slightly too expensive. But the friendly service makes this a place I'd return to.
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