Fusion Kitchen

Nice restaurant with good outdoor seating. Staff is very friendly. Food is nice with heavy Ukrainian influences so they attract mainly Eastern European patrons. The borscht and rye bread were great. The Caesar salad with smoked salmon was a bit hit and miss (smoked salmon doesn’t really work with Parmesan shavings in my opinion but I gave it a go). The croutons were more like toasted slices of unseasoned bread. The orange juice was disappointing- we’re in Southern California so I expected freshly-squeezed not from-concentrate but you get what you get.

Food: Super flavorful and balanced shakshuka. Excellent chicken and mushroom crepes. Ingredients taste very fresh. Atmosphere: Tasteful, elegant, minimal yet retaining character.

Pets friendly :) I took my kitty for a walk and we stop by in this beautiful cafe for a breakfast. We both love it! Tasty 😋 my favorite is sakshuka eggs and pancakes. Really great service and people around!

Absolutely amazing. They should change the name of the restaurant to Simply Amazing Food! I stumbled on this place and loved everything about it. The staff is kind, friendly, and helpful. The chicken dumplings were flavorful and went perfectly with the sour cream. The classic cheese pancakes were like soufflé pancakes with a gently crusty exterior- perfection. Thank you for an amazing experience.

Nice Ukrainian brunch! Clean and cozy interior, serve with flavorful dishes. We got the shashuka, caviar bagel, mlynski with chicken and mushroom, and varenyky with cherries. The dumpling dough are soft, for the mlynski, full of mushroom flavors. Service is very friendly and explain the dishes. A must try when you are craving brunch :)

Stopped in for the first time and absolutely enjoyed the experience and their Flavorful menu. Honey Latte was PERFECT! Dumplings are a MUST! "A MUST " try for yourself type of place and I'm sure you'll Love it! The service from the beautiful ladies was above Par. The humble Waitresses / Staff were very attentive and helpful with any request. I will be returning and this might be my new "usual to-go-to" Spot - That Good! Honey Latte 🍯 ☕️ YUMMM!!!!!!!!

Resonate with all the other enthusiastic reviewers. How come that I never discovered this place before! Light and fluffy like clouds and infused with delightful cheesiness, the syrnyky could not be translated as “pancakes” as all pancakes become lackluster in front of them. The holubtsi were very satisfying too - what a treat into fall and winter. Think of the best home-cooking a talented mom/dad somewhere makes for her family everyday - wholesome, bringing happiness. Will be back!

I love this cafe! They’re great as a place for sitting and working with free wifi or as a restaurant. The Ukrainian food here is very delicious and healthy. I love the cabbage sausage. They also have sweets and tea. The vibe just couldn’t be nicer! The staff are friendly too!

Since my last visit to Fusion Kitchen was amazing, I knew I had to visit again! This time, I came back with the girlies for a cute Galentine's brunch--and it was unforgettable! The interior was nicely decorated with cute heart balloons inside the same rustic cozy interior. Presentation is top-notch and everything tasted just as good as it looks. I really loved every dish, but have to give a special shoutout to the eggs benedict and pistachio cake we had for dessert. Fusion Kitchen seriously does brunch best! I love Fusion Kitchen! Ordered: Breakfast Plate Eggs Benedict Quinoa Bowl with Kimchi French Toast with Berry and Custard Sauces Dumplings with Cherries (varenyky) - so good + unique Ricotta & Pistachio Cake - AMAZING

Food and service was great. I had the mushroom and chicken crepes and my husband had the tuna panini. The crepes were fluffy and the mushroom cream sauce was flavorful. The tuna sandwich was a generous portion, each half was a full-size sandwich, I ate the other half for dinner. I love tuna sandwiches but I'm picky when ordering out. This one was super-good, glad my husband ordered it. I'm trying the berry crepes next time we're in town @

Nice Ukrainian brunch! Clean and cozy interior, serve with flavorful dishes. We got the shashuka, caviar bagel, mlynski with chicken and mushroom, and varenyky with cherries. The dumpling dough are soft, for the mlynski, full of mushroom flavors. Service is very friendly and explain the dishes. A must try when you are craving brunch :)

If you've been looking for an EGG-cellent brunch spot in Los Angeles, definitely check out this criminally underrated hidden gem! @fusionkitchenla specializes in Ukrainian-style brunch, with unique breakfast dishes such as syrnyky (farmer's pancakes), mlyntsi (crepes), varenyky and pelmeni (dumplings) that are so hard to find anywhere else! With the help of the very friendly employees, we ordered a good mix of traditional and Ukrainian brunch dishes, and we were SO impressed with the excellent culinary execution and beautifully curated flavors of each dish. If you're in the Miracle Mile area, I highly recommend checking them out for one of the BEST and most unique brunches I've had in LA! Featured here: caviar bagel medovik shakshuka mlyntsi with berries syrnyky with custard honey and lavender latte matcha latte

Fusion was a very nice place to visit for lunch. Really cute cafe with a comforting ambiance almost like you're eating in someone's house. I've never had Ukrainian food but this cafe really opened my world to some delicious items! Food came out really quick and we were able to self serve water. My partner and I really enjoyed the potato dumplings which were soft, creamy, and savory. I do like that there was sour cream available for each dish, it just gave it a nice kick. The Beef cabbage rolls were also good, the cabbage was cooked really well and held its structure, the beef with the sauce reminded me of a meatloaf almost! The Syrnyky was a good dessert to end the meal--it was not too sweet and quite fluffy! I really appreciated how big the blueberries were and the mix of berries was fantastic. Very refreshing with a hint of tartness. Staff were friendly and attentive! If you're looking for the bathroom, you'll need a key and to take a small stroll into a quiet outdoor space to use the restroom. Overall a great experience and great introduction to Ukrainian food, thank you Fusion kitchen!

Great experience, order at the counter and they deliver to your table. The Latte Coffee is great. Crepes are fantastic, and delicious. Everything we tried was phenomenal. The Borscht was my favorite. Next was the Cabbage Rolls.

Cute and cozy place with festive holiday decor. Enjoyed a latte with plain crepes. Plenty of seating indoors or outside. My only note is that the candles have a strong cleaning solution chemical smell that doesn't mesh well with food. I may have to sit outside next time.

My biggest regret is not buying the frozen varenyky before I left because it was so incredibly good. I've never had Ukranian food prior to this meal but it certainly won't be my last. I'm willing to make the 1-hour trek here again just for their brunch because it's some of the more unique menu items I've ever tried. The potato varenyky were to die for with how soft and tender the dough was and the mlyntsi was such a good combination of sweet crepe batter and savory smoked salmon. We also ordered the holubtsi with beef which seemed tiny in terms of portions but it packs so much flavor in every bite and doesn't even need the sour cream on the side. If you try the syrnyky, I recommend asking them for half custard and half berry because you get the best of both worlds and they compliment each other surprisingly well. My boyfriend ordered a Spanish latte and I just asked for water but the kind cashier recommended a Ukrainian specialty drink called kompot which is essentially boiled fruit juice and I was so glad she did because it was so light, sweet, and refreshing. I loved sitting outdoors but they also have a spacious interior where you can find plenty of seats. It's going to be street parking but there were plenty of them down the whole block when I visited on a Saturday.

Stumbled on this place and its so good. new favorite breakfast spot in the neighborhood

I went with my spouse, we shared a plate of Vareniki, my spouse had the Shakshuka and honey cake, I had the borscht. We loved everything! I will be going back for the Shakshuka! The Borscht was excellent and who doesn't love a potato and cheese dumpling? The place felt very comfortable and clean! We ordered at the counter and everything was brought to our table. The guy who took our order and delivered the food was friendly and personable. What a great place!

Never had Ukrainian food before, but this place is right down the street from where I lived so we thought we would give it a shot. Let me tell you, it's delicious!!! We enjoyed the pelmeni so much that we bought some to go. It was easy to prepare and just as delicious. It's a cute little place and the staff is friendly. A little pricey, but the food is definitely made to order. You can see the chefs in the back preparing all the food. Give it a shot! I'll definitely be back!

Came here for brunch with my partner today. Everything we tried was delightful!! I ordered the Mylntsi with Chicken and Mushroom, and my partner got the Varenyky with Mashed Potatoes. I also had a matcha latte and we shared one of the cannolis with condensed milk. Mylntsi with Chicken and Mushroom: 9/10. The outside was nice and crispy, and the filling was super flavorful. It paired so well with the cold sour cream! Would definitely order this again and again. Varenyky with Mashed Potatoes: 8/10. Not as savory as the mylntsi but still delicious! Cannoli with condensed milk: 7/10. A little too sweet IMO but still a nice dessert. Matcha latte, unsweetened: 7/10. This wasn't my favorite matcha latte, but it was solid and I wouldn't mind ordering it again. It wasn't very busy at 1 PM on a Sunday; we didn't have to wait at all for a table. You order and pay at the counter first then find your own table, where they'll bring your food out to you. It took about 30 min for our food to come out, which is a bit slow, though I know this is also a newer location. I would love to come back and try some of their sweeter dishes, like the syrnky or mlyntsi with cottage cheese!

Wonderful chance encounter finding this great spot! Easy street parking, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, and a delicious menu of Ukrainian delights. Everything we had was fabulous!

We had no idea that Mom Please serves Ukrainian food when we planned brunch before visiting the Peterson. What a lovely surprise! Everything was delicious and freshly made. Per our lovely server, "Mom Please" refers to the pleadings of children asking their mothers for a special treat....."Mom, pleeeease?" There are plenty of delicious treats here. My favorite were the Syrnyky (Ukrainian pancakes) severed with delicous berry sauce. My dining companion, a vegan, was able to order rich vegan dumplings with olive oil on the side, which he loved. The lattes were fabulous, and the sweet baked goods added a final touch. It's the perfect place for brunch!

This place is so cute and aesthetic! You order at the counter and they'll serve the food to your table. The food came out pretty quickly. We got the Shakshuka and Mylntsi with Berries. The shakshuka tasted fresh with basil, tomatoes, and bell peppers. It was a chunky stew paired with bread. The Mylinsti with Berries is 3 thin crepes with fresh berries and a tart and perfectly sweet berry jam. It wasn't too sweet and didn't feel heavy at all. I would definitely come here again!

I tried their Playa Vista location some time ago and it wasn't great, but I gave them a 5-star review hoping they'd get better? Well, it actually got worse! The staff were amazing, super friendly and all, but the food was terrible. The borscht and golubtsy were so salty they were practically inedible. Seriously, it was like eating completely different dishes and really unpleasant. Sane goes for other dishes. Nothing was actually tasty. Three other people I was with had the exact same feedback at the end. In addition to the the dessert we ordered they gave us a free dessert, claiming it filled with dulce de lece aka "boiled condensed milk", but it was gross. It wasn't the condensed milk at all. Tasted like that awful cream from Le Balkon that all Russian stores supply their desserts from. Just nasty. And the new location? It's tiny, dark, and just depressing. No natural light at all. You really don't want to hang out there, let alone go back. Honestly, even though the staff were great, the food and atmosphere were such a letdown. We will not be going back there.

The food here was delicious! We got the varenyky with potatoes and the syrnyky pancakes. The portions are small for the price though.

Second time trying with a new name; But same amazing food by great chefs (I saw a young lady chef and guy chef) beautiful food presentation and flavors! I definitely ordered more than we could eat Because we don't live near so we enjoy leftovers. We tried the classic pancakes with ricotta, the potato dumplings with mushrooms, the salmon with crepes, and the garlic toast with poached eggs. ALL AMAZING!!!! My son daughter and husband loved every dish. Clean and relaxed ambience with pretty simple decor. Thank you to the chefs and two lady's at the register!

Now it's one of my favourite places to get coffee and good quality food and desert. My favourite it's holubtsi with beef Service very nice and friendly Will definitely visit this place with my friends again

Mom Please is a Ukrainian cafe turned restaurant. It's aesthetically pleasing decor couples well with the beautifully presented & tasty food. My family and I drove up from San Diego to enjoy a meal and reminisce of our time in Ukraine. The food was delicious! We loved their borscht, halubtsi, and vareniky. Yet the menu lacks several classic Ukrainian dishes. Namely, I was hoping to find at least a few more options like solyanka, chicken kyiv, deruny, linivi vareniky, nalisniky, etc. Same with drinks... kisel, uzvar, kvas. Most importantly, if you're a Ukrainian restaurant, you might as well serve real salo... not just regular, grocery-store-bought American bacon. The frozen vareniky are too pricey. $25 for 700ish grams is outrageous. They're delicious though. The restaurant itself is small. There were only a few tables inside. While there were several outdoor seating options, it was rather cold despite the heaters blasting on full. There was no table service - must order by the register. Only one of the servers spoke Ukrainian, and he wasn't even Ukrainian. Wish they hired more Ukrainians, especially with the mass influx of refugees.

Wow. This place is a hidden gem! We got the Mlyntsi with Sweet cottage cheese (10/10) and shakshuka (8/10). Such a cool vibe in here too, has Tulum vibes haha. Peaceful ambience that makes you feel good, along with an array of water jugs you can bring back to your table, which I always appreciate. Service was of course, great.

The atmosphere is fantastic, and the food is always fresh and uniquely delicious! The service is top-notch, and the owner goes above and beyond to ensure everything is perfect. Highly recommend!

A cute little spot that serves legit Ukrainian food. Went with my friend from the Ukraine and he loves it as it brings a little home to him. He, of course, ordered everything. I am going to go back and buy frozen crepes and cottage cheese pancakes so I can cook my own Ukrainian treats. But overall it felt like a home cooked meal like a mom would make.

Food and presentation was AMAZING this was my first time trying Ukrainian food and I absolutely loved it! It was perfectly cooked and seasoned! The vibes inside the restaurant are also so cute and cozy! Would definitely come back again! 10/10 recommend!

The food is incredible! I've been here several times and have tried something new with each visit, only to be surprised at how the quality and tastiness-factor is consistent across each dish. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. They make great recommendations as well! Coffee is A1 and comes in cool glasses. Very chill vibe, not too crowded in the morning when they're serving their delicious breakfast options. Always looking forward to my next visit

We ordered the holutsbi with beef, varenyky with mashed potato, and mlyntsi with chicken & mushrooms. All 3 were super delicious. Service was great as well. Would recommend!

My favorite place to eat The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the menu. They're more than happy to explain the inspiration behind each dish and offer pairing recommendations.

Tasty food and perfect service! Will recommend for breakfast and lunch. They are serving Ukrainian dishes

I had Ukrainian food for the first time during my lunch break at work recently @mompleaselabrea and it truly felt like I was transported there momentarily. There's so many traditional savory to sweet options here, and I was lucky enough to have been able to sample both thanks to my equally curious colleague. Do also think about bringing a sweet treat back from their pastry display AND indulge in their flavorful iced matcha lattes If you still can't get enough, Mom Please also offers up frozen dishes (homemade weekly) in their freezers for you to take home as well- win win We had: Iced Matcha Lattes, Mlyntsi with Chicken & Mushrooms (3 egg crepes, chicken, mushrooms, mushroom creamy sauce, micro greens, Parmesan), Mlyntsi with Sweet Cottage Cheese (3 egg crepes, cottage cheese, custard, mint, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, powdered sugar, nuts)

I still remember my first time having borsch or borscht at a hole-in-the-wall deli specializing in Eastern European foods and goods almost 10 years ago! The bright crimson soup with a dollop of sour cream was so foreign to me at the time, but I had no trouble polishing it off with some chicken pelmeni and a cold sandwich. Naturally, when I learned that a Ukrainian restaurant opened in LA, I immediately bookmarked the Playa Vista location back in early May 2023. Funny that I ended up visiting their second location in Mid-Wilshire though, which appears to have opened in December 2023 (kudos to the owners for expanding from their mail-order business to opening two restaurants within a year - what a feat). After spending some time at a local museum in Miracle Mile last weekend, my partner and I were starving, so after checking online to see what restaurants were around, he mentioned "Mom, Please" and I immediately said "YES, we're going there". The good: + Owners have great taste in decorating the interior AND exterior as the use of natural materials really bring a homey feel and warmth to the small restaurant + Ceramic tableware created by a Ukrainian artist that's also currently based in LA + All the dishes we ordered came with a side of sour cream + Menu consists of a variety of foods and drinks that makes sense in LA: sandwiches, pancakes, shakshuka, toast, salads, bagel, soup, coffee, and tea to name a few + Uniquely Ukrainian: borsch, holubtsi, mlyntsi, pelmeni, syrnyky, and varenyky + Self-serve water dispenser + Business hours run from 8am - 8pm daily + Fridges are stocked with pre-made dumplings which can be purchased online or in-store + Dog-friendly?! Noted the dog/pet bowls near a side table The food: * Holubtsi with Turkey ($18) - delicious, but quite small. Mixture of ground turkey, bell peppers, onions wrapped in cabbage and baked in a personal cast iron pan with tomato sauce and two halved cherry tomatoes. Sprinkled with some chopped greens for color and cup of sour cream on the side. This was probably my favorite dish, but I wish it came out last as it was the most flavorful and so the other two dishes kind of paled in comparison. * Pelmeni Beef ($18) - 13 beef dumplings with a side of sour cream. Other than the steep price for dumplings, we liked this simple dish very much. I even dipped the pelmeni in the leftover tomato sauce from the holubtsi and it was just scrumptious. * Mlyntsi with Chicken & Mushrooms ($22) - this dish came out last and right off the bat, I thought it was strange that the microgreens was discolored. Half of the greens were already turning yellow! Perhaps the cook thought we wouldn't eat greens, but we actually do, so this was very disappointing. These three egg crepes were filled with chicken and mushrooms and sat on a creamy mushroom sauce and sprinkled with parmesan and not the freshest-looking microgreens. The so-so/bad: - Street parking only, so good luck - Breakfast foods served only from 8:30am - 1pm - Service was average - Prices are unduly expensive, especially for what you get - Suggested tip on screen shows left to right starting from 22%, 20%, and 15% but you have to order everything first at the counter - No public restroom - Even with three dishes, we were both still hungry

I am writing this review solely on desserts and coffee that I've had here. I have been here a few times already and my thinking is if any place can do the less complicated items good, then they might do the main items as well, hence my review on the simple items. Though they have a small selection of deserts they are specialized and Ukrainian. So far I have had the walnut shaped cookie which I think is called Oreshki. It is not too sweet which is very welcoming for my taste. It is a soft cookie with a caramel like filling. I also have had another cookie which is in a shape of a small ball with yes, walnut again. I preferred this one better because it had the consistency of cookie with no filling. At $1.50 each you can't go wrong. I hope they add more items to their dry dessert roster. They do have an array of coffee and latte assortments. However they don't offer drip coffee so I settled for Americano and it tastes very good. They do have food items which I have not tried yet. They also have a refrigerator and they offer packages Ukrainian food which looked great. Packaging is great, clean and smart. I just wish it had a nutrition facts label. Based on the items I have tried on Yelp-a-scale I give 4 out of 5. Service: It is great. There are a couple of young ladies behind the counter and they are so happy, smiley and happy. On Yelp-a-scale 5 out of 5. Ambiance: Really cozy, charming and warm. The decor is very homey from tables to chairs. They even have a wooden rocking horse toy from old times. On Yelp-a-scale 5 out of 5. Yelpellaneous: only metered street parking but you can find one without spending too much time. I LOVE the fact they stay open later than coffee house places in LA.

What a delightful find! I'm not usually on the west side but I'm here with some time to kill and found this hidden gem. A Ukranian fusion restaurant with real Ukranian staff. I asked about their more traditional Ukranian food and they recommended I try the Mlyntsi with chicken and mushroom. It's a delicious crepe I a mushroom sauce, some sour cream on the side to put on top and it was great! I would return often and try the rest of the menu if I lived nearby. Highly recommend.

Good food and friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. I don't know what more anyone could ask for!

This place looks like it has a lot of promise. Coming from Winnipeg I use to have Pirogies all the time so I'm really looking forward to eating here. The deserts look great too. I will update this review once we have had the food.

Oh. That is the best Ukrainian restaurant ever! All food is amazing. But. Pelmeni - is the best of the best. I have never tried such delicious pelmeni. Even at home (mommade). Atmosphere is also authentic. Thanks guys for such a nice place.

The authenticity and variety of the this locally owned Ukrainian based café makes my Polish heart and tummy happy. I'm returning for the borscht! The latte is the best I've ever tasted. Everything looks good here and the atmosphere is calm, cool inside with the option of sidewalk dining. I'll be back. Smaczny!! (put that in your google translate)

Loved this place so much that I went back a second time on the same day. Tried their Shakshuka was well executed. Flavors were on point. Skillet kept it piping hot. Just wish it had more toast that came with it. Otherwise, 5/5. Ordered their cabbage rolled beef and it was the first time I tried it- kind of like dolmeh with Persians. Bomb. 5/5. Cute place, nice ambiance and atmosphere. Staff was friendly and welcoming. This place is going to be a big hit. Told my entire office about it.

Ran into this gem while at the La Brea Tarpits and was not disappointed ! Especially enjoyed the Beef Pelmenti ! If you're looking for great Ukrainian food this is a must try !

I love this cafe! They're great as a place for sitting and working with free wifi or as a restaurant. The Ukrainian food here is very delicious and healthy. I love the cabbage sausage. They also have sweets and tea. The vibe just couldn't be nicer! The staff are friendly too!

The service and food is amazing here! Highly recommend you to try it. Borsch is my favourite!

Los Angeles Magazine has some pretty great recs for casual eats of 2023. Really enjoyed the mlyntsi (egg crepes) with chicken and mushrooms. I know nothing about Ukranian food but great sign that everyone eating wasn't speaking English.

This is my favorite cafe with cozy, warm home atmosphere, friendly staff and service. And the best is delicious, filled with harmony of taste of food. The best cappuccino, rich flavor borscht, casseroles with cherries - divine! Pancakes with mushroom sauce, tuna breakfast. Order any dish, do not make a mistake! keep it that way!

Staff is so friendly and bubbly. Really cute space inside and outside. We got the crepes, shakshuka, and a type of dumpling with mushroom sauce. Best way to describe it is comfort food. It warmed your soul and reminded you of your mom's cooking. Can't wait to go back

Hubby and I stopped by for a light lunch when visiting La Brea Tar Pits. I had the syrnyky with custard which came with exquisite berry accompaniments. Hubby got the varenyky with mushroom sauce and they were so good! Super child- and dog-friendly place, with a rustic wooden rocking horse that younger patrons loved. Would definitely come back next time we're in the area!

My friend and I discovered a fantastic breakfast spot. The menu is reasonably priced, with so many great options that it's hard to choose. The service is always excellent, and we had a very cozy time there.

I've never had Ukrainian food before and this place was recently opened with few reviews, so I had no expectations going in. But wow, I was blown away. We had their Pelmeni which is basically a dumpling. So delicious. We also had the Holubtsi, which is like an eggroll, but with beef wrapped with cabbage and some sort of tomato sauce. I suck at explaining food but you just have to try it. My partner ate some sort of caramel nut desert. She loved it and bought more on the way out. I haven't had it yet at the time of writing this, but I can't wait...

Amazing food! Great service! Delicious food and chill vibe!!! I highly recommend this place to visit w a family and friends!!!

Everything was excellent Shakshusha is legendary Good personal and atmosphere Design of interior is also amazing

I wish we lived closer to this place because the food is amazing!! We got the Pelemni dumplings and they were one of the best dumplings we ever had. We also got the latte and it did not disappoint!! This will be a stop for us every time we come to this side of town.