This new mochi shop in Monterey Park specializes in giant mochi stuffed with seasonal fruit, chocolate and a variety of savory fillings.

Jenn Harris is a restaurant critic for the Food section of the Los Angeles Times. She was a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Award for criticism, and holds a bachelor’s degree in literary journalism ...

Jenn Harris is a restaurant critic for the Food section of the Los Angeles Times. She was a finalist for the 2025 James Beard ...

Are you ready for a robot restaurant revolution? In Los Angeles, two robot wok restaurants with nearly identical menus, packaging and promises of fresh, affordable food fast, are vying for our hearts, ...

A 50/50 chicken bowl from the new Jade Rabbit in Santa Monica. It comes with both spicy Sichuan chicken and orange mango chicken. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times) What's considered real Chinese food?

Pesco shrimp bäco on cheesy flatbread with fried shrimp, cabbage, Mexican sriracha and ranch from Le Dräq in downtown L.A. On the side is a bottle of the restaurant's "bus driver sauce." (Jenn Harris ...