Arroz & Fun
Coffee shop · Lincoln Heights
1822 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Highlights
Specialty coffee, comfort food with Asian/Latin flavors, patio
Specialty coffee, comfort food with Asian/Latin flavors, patio
"At Arroz & Fun, the bread is the star. The bolo bao breakfast sandwich at this all-day cafe in Lincoln Heights comes on a pineapple bun with a crumbly golden top that’s sweet enough to qualify as a dessert but balances nicely with fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and a throat-tingling hit of sibing restaurant Chifa’s aji pepper sauce. You could add Spam or chorizo for a bump of saltiness, but even as-is, you’re left wondering what other pastries deserve a shot as breakfast sandwich buns." - garrett snyder, arden shore, brant cox, cathy park
"A morning-focused cafe from Humberto Leon (founder of Opening Ceremony, creator of Peruvian Chinese restaurant Chifa, and current creative director of girl group Katseye) that blends Asian and Latin flavors and ingredients. The signature bolo bao sandwich is served on a crackly sugar-topped pineapple bun; order the bolo breakfast with a fluffy folded egg, American cheese, and the option to add bacon, Spam, or a Salvadoran chorizo patty. For sweets, try the French toast made with Japanese milk bread or the youtiao (Chinese doughnut) Chinchurro tossed in cinnamon and sugar. Coffee is from Cipota Coffee, an LA-based brand founded by Gardenia Rosales that sources beans from El Salvador and roasts locally. On hot days the jocote tonic (espresso, tonic water, and jocote jam) is recommended. There are a few counter seats inside, but the best seating is on the semi-hidden patio outside." - Mona Holmes
"While brunch tends to be an affair, Arroz and Fun shows it doesn’t to be. This low-key counter-serve spot may be best known for its bolo breakfast, with eggs and cheese stacked between slices of a Chinese pineapple bun; bacon, hash browns, and more are available to add on. The arroz section features soboro don with smoked ground chicken thighs and egg yolk, alongside a vegan and gluten-free kabocha squash congee. If arriving before noon, the French toast made with Japanese milk bread is a must-order." - Rebecca Roland
"A sister restaurant within the family’s small group where the younger generation has taken leadership roles; it functions as part of the broader effort to preserve and expand the Leon family’s Chinese-Peruvian culinary legacy and is one of the recommended places to support the family after their January 2025 Southern California wildfire losses." - ByElyse Inamine
"For an easy breakfast or lunch, head to Arroz & Fun. The bolo bao sandwich is the dish to order and comes filled with breakfast staples, chicken, mushrooms, and more. Also, find a kabocha squash congee and pollo guisado on the menu." - Eater Staff
