Xiao Ye

"Louis Lin and Jolyn Chen’s first-generation cuisine — drawing from their experiences growing up Asian American and working in restaurants across the country — means dishes like salted egg yolk shrimp and rigatoni all’Amatriciana find a home at the same table. Mini madeleines, a menu staple, are fashioned from masa and mochiko and serve as a sweet-savory start to the meal. Once a month, diners are drawn in for a burger special, ephemeral creations like jalapeno popper burgers and Lin’s take on an In-N-Out double double. Xiao Ye translates to midnight snack, which captures the restaurant’s mission to welcome diners to connect with loved ones and friends over unexpected flavor combinations." - Eater Staff

"Hollywood District “first-generation American food” restaurant Xiao Ye is offering an Election Day to-go dinner special. For $54, the meal includes a half fried chicken, a roasted Japanese sweet potato and miso-orange butter, celery root slaw, pickles, and curry jus. Orders will be taken over the phone during dinner service, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m." - Janey Wong

"Outside Xiao Ye, a large sign calls the restaurant’s cuisine “first generation American food.” Co-owners Louis Lin and Jolyn Chen, who are Taiwanese American, celebrate a little bit of everything from everywhere on their menu, including but not limited to Japanese sweet potato, Korean and Mexican chiles, salted egg yolk, guanciale, and S&B Golden Curry sauce. The unassuming madeleines embody Xiao Ye’s eclectic, expansive ethos: delicate French pastries baked with mochi rice flour and masa, dusted in jalapeño powder. They stand attentively on the plate, propped up by a schmear of whipped butter. There are six to an order, just the right size for a “midnight snack,” the translation of xiao ye." - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors

"The chef duo behind Hollywood’s Xiao Ye gives a delicious lesson in “first-generation American food.” Rigatoni all’amatriciana is livened up with preserved chiles, and seasonal Jolyn’s Favorite Noodle V. 1, a riff on late-night meals made with pantry staples like black vinegar and chili crisp, is both tasty and comforting. Order the mini madeleines made from masa and mochi, served with whipped butter and jalapeño powder, to really understand their playful vision. With mismatched chairs and pale green wainscoting, the space feels like a cozy cottage that’s casual enough for a weeknight dinner. The food, however, is special enough for date night. " - krista garcia

"The tiny private dining room at this buzzy Hollywood neighborhood restaurant seats up to 16 people, with pre-set menus starting at $85 per person with a $1,500 food and beverage minimum. Menus change frequently, but could involve everything from masa madeleines to fried chicken with Japanese potato salad; meals in the private dining room come with a private server. Learn more about rentals here." - Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden