Jay Eats Worldwide

You've probably passed this location on 7th Street in Downtown Los Angeles on your way to Bottega Louie, just around the corner from Whole Foods.  I know I have... Located in a historic building, next door to Rite Aid, this space has been vacant for many years. But since May 12, 2017, it's the new home  to Toastea . When 3 USC grads get together with Taiwanese boba and thick toast, Toastea is born! This is what creative people do when they find a unique 'opportunity' and they use it to their advantage. It's not a big place, but they do have a good size seating area. What really stands out is the unique stairs converted into additional seating. It's stadium seating with a park mural above, love the astroturf... One of the NICEST waiting area for the restroom.  j/k OK, let's get down to business, the teas. I love not having to ask what's good or what's popular here. A few of the ...

I became aware of Lao Tao Taiwanese Street Food at this year's Lucky Rice , the L.A. Feast in July 2016. In early September 2016, I was invited to the media preview prior to the soft opening on September 14th. Lao Tao Street Food is located on the 2nd floor of the Far East Plaza in Chinatown.  Next door to Ramen Champ and above Roy Choi's Chego, Endorffeine, Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken, and Pok Pok LA, just to name a few. See What Jay Eats... Since this is a street food place, it's very casual and all of the food is served on disposable plates, which gives the street food feel. Our first course is the  Century Egg Tofu Salad with house-made Hong You sauce, rousong (pork floss), and green scallions. Sea Land Tofu Skin Roll with pork and fish paste filled tofu roll, minced vegetables, water chestnuts, and Haitian sauce. This is where I met them and became a fan... Loved their Chao Shou at ...