"Pine & Crane, which now has a location in Downtown LA, has been serving its curated menu of Taiwanese and Chinese classics since 2014. Seasonal produce is sourced from the owner’s family farm, while the cooking is dependable, skilled, and fresh — making it both a neighborhood standby and a destination for diners craving dan dan noodles, mapo tofu, and the like. The line outside may look long at times, but it moves quickly. If waiting isn’t an option, Pine & Crane holds up spectacularly well to take out." - Rebecca Roland