TAO

The Best Patios On The Eastside & Downtown LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Ascending up the escalator to Lao Tao’s location in the Far East Plaza is like what we imagine entering heaven feels like - that is, if heaven just happens to serve incredible Taiwanese dishes. The affordable street food restaurant has taken over the second floor of the Chinatown plaza - and there aren’t any other restaurants up there, so the space is surprisingly quiet and serene. You’ll be able to enjoy everything from beef ban mien noodle soup to extra-crispy popcorn chicken in a colorful, open air space that, on its best day, feels like you’ve discovered a new wonder of the world, or some deleted scene from Alan Yang’s Tigertail." - kat hong