🍜 LA Michelin One-Star Bistro Na's — Fall 2022 Visit

As one of the few Chinese restaurants abroad to earn a Michelin star, Bistro Na's was a must-visit — and I ended up really loving it. (Though I may be biased — I adore seafood 🐟✨.) 🐟 Honey Pepper Angus Beef Cubes — slightly sweet with a smoky finish — a solid start. 🐟 Crispy Prawns — fried until perfectly crispy and fragrant, even the shells were tasty! Asked the server what the little red berries were — they answered naturally in English: hawthorn. Clearly knowledgeable. 🐟 Zhajiang Noodles — huge portion, enough for six people to have a small bowl each. Fresh and satisfying. 🐟 Stir-Fried Wild Bamboo Shoots with Pork — super flavorful and perfect with rice. Both the bamboo and pork were well-seasoned. 🐟 Braised Abalone & Sea Cucumber with Scallion — as someone from Shandong, how could I not love this? Tasted just like home-style scallion-braised sea cucumber. Only downside: the sea cucumber was jelly-soft, almost like焖子 — would’ve been better with more chew. 🐟 Manchu Pepper Lamb Chops — arrived sizzling on an iron plate, peppercorn aroma wafting up. I don’t eat lamb, but my teammate said it was delicious. 🐟 Black Cod with Eggplant — best dish of the night! The cod was braised in a classic Lu cuisine style, and the eggplant soaked up all the savory sauce — amazing mixed with rice. 🍄 Baby Rice & Mushrooms — tasted just like Mitsuwa’s mushroom snacks — addictive like fries. 🥮 Beijing Eight Pastries — except for the flower cake andthe rest were just okay. Not a must-order. 🍐 Pear Soup — only served hot that day (maybe freshly made). Tasty, though! Small note: three different servers came to ask about drinks shortly after we sat — maybe unclear role assignments? Overall — really delicious, on par with upscale restaurants in China. Portions are generous — best to come with friends to try more dishes. 📍 Bistro Na's 9055 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780 #FoodieSummer #BistroNas #FoodieLife #MyFoodDiary #Michelin #MichelinRestaurantVisit