Porridge + Puffs (New) - Historic Filipinotown
A hidden gem in Hi-Fi (Historic Filipinotown) It may not look like much on the outside... BUT, on the inside The Food is Excellent! Rice and friends pics on the wall... BTW, this place serves rice porridge, (hence the rice on the wall) aka “congee” My first taste of Chef Minh Phan’s Porridge + Puffs at Smorgasburg LA in 2016. Since then, I’ve been to a couple of Chef Minh’s pop-ups. I couldn’t wait for her to open a brick & mortar location, dreams do come true! (for me anyway...😂) Opening Menu See What Jay Eats... Asian Slaw With rau ram, shiso, holy basil, peanuts and sesame. A nice lunch starter... Shortrib Porridge A slow braised short rib with jujubes and fresh five spice. Turmeric fermented mustard greens and seasonal edible flowers on top. I was too late to get a soft egg, as it was already sold out. Can’t have Porridge without Puffs! You really can’t... Poultry + Mushrooms Sweet soy braised chicken, turkey and mushrooms with crispy shallots, celery pi...