“ Amazing and creative dishes in such a cute and special spot. Uni panna cotta and shrimp toast were some favorites, but you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. And it changes so you can come back for new items. The drink/cocktail menu is also pretty extensive. I feel like this spot is one of the better places for value, especially with the quality of ingredients you're getting. Service was prompt and very friendly. HLAY has the best fries, too!!! For $5, you get a large plate of curly fries. They have happy hour starting at 8:30pm on weekdays, so come for a great deal on burgers or a steak.... We will be back for this! ”

“ This is a small space and kind of loud but don't let that turn you off! The cocktails and food are well worth it and are the reason this place is so popular. It is on a busy corner in K-town but they offer valet in the back. We found street parking. The cocktails are creative but note that they are strong! The food was great. The little gem with anchovy dressing (very much like a Caesar) was one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The crispy, tiny breadcrumbs tossed into the salad made for perfect crunchy bites and the lettuce was so fresh. The uni panacotta is very unique and probably not for everyone. It has a strong uni flavor mixed with the creamy panacotta - very interesting and if you are a foodie who likes uni/ikura - give it a try. Desserts are great so save room! ”

“ Simple Nice Restaurant. Order Uni Panna Cotta (Fav's) , Frogs' Legs , HLAY Dry-Aged Cheeseburger (Fav's) & Limited Quantities , Prince Edward Island Mussels , Fried Half Chicken. Everything Ordered Taste Good. ”

“ What can I say? Beautiful from beginning to end. The warm reception from the front desk really set the tone right from the very beginning, so we were in for a treat! For my beverage, I ordered an extra dry, extra cold vodka martini with a lemon twist. It came in the cutest glass with a little extra on ice to keep freezing cold. I loved that! For food, we ordered the following: GRILLED EGGPLANT - I am not an eggplant person but the combination of this with the thai basil and the hazelnuts was something I never thought would work, but was so beautifully harmonious, yet textural. Wow. SHRIMP TOAST - Rich, savory, flavorful, full of umami. SO good. STEAK FRITES - Steak cooked perfectly and compound butter was delicious. Was served regular fries instead of waffle fries as described in the menu which was upsetting but it was fine. RICE VERMICELLI PANNA COTTA?? - This was a crazy inventive and delicious dessert. I don't even remember what is was called. I don't even know if they still have it! If ya'll ever see it again, get it! We ordered less than was recommended but we were still full and didn't finish everything, still taking food to go! Everything so delicious and unique. And they are constantly changing their menu so don't expect to find the same things twice. I can't wait to come back!!! ”

“ HLAY has the best burger in LA. I love burgers. I've been on a mission to find the best burger in LA and have always left disappointed in the past. But this burger checks every box. It has a nice thick patty. A delicious sesame seed bun. The meat is incredibly juicy. The sauce and cheese blend to create a perfect umami and the curly fries are the perfect cherry on top. The only downside is it's only available during happy hour. I will be back! (At 8:30 pm) ”

“ Came here for a girls' night with my friend and it was perfect! I feel like this is a hidden gem. The ambiance is very cozy and our server Abby was outstanding. We ordered the Grilled Eggplant, the Veal Rolls and the Mussels. Oh my! There were explosions of flavors happening with every single bite! The cocktails were incredible too. Highly recommend to make a reservation and give this restaurant a try. ”

“ I had another great experience here, this time with some wonderful creations from bar director Danny Rubenstein, who perfectly mirrors the creativity of combos of the kitchen. Again, not everything was perfectly executed (eggplant was undercooked) and again, some of the dishes were too salty (the albacore), but some were splendid (frogs' legs were a standout), and I'd like to say this: This place is a bargain. Yes, it's expensive, and the portions aren't huge. But you need to compare this not to a 2-star ethnic restaurant, but to a tapas bar, or to a high-end Michelin-starred place. And it's WAY more inventive than the tapas bar, and you get to experience some really interesting mixes of flavors that you'd only get in a higher-end, more stuffy place which would be twice the price of this. Service and ambience hit the right balance between casual fun comfort, and romantic. Criminally underrated here. ”

“ Service was top notch. Friendly, professional & so attentive! Food was so unique, fresh, affordable and they're not kidding when they say family style because the portions are perfect! We were all hooked on their Ceasar salad and tartar! The rest of the dishes were equally good. Small menu so we wanted to order everything! Ambiance felt so cozy. We all loved this restaurant and will definitely be back. ”

“ Nice spot! Cute, good vibes. Parking is a disaster, of course, because it's Ktown. We sat at the bar as walk ins and our server was really friendly. Started out with a drink that had a housemade poblano pepper syrup which was super unique and tasty. For a bar, the food is really interesting and we tried a bunch. A crudo that we loved, frog legs which were surprisingly great, some delicious shishito peppers, and a few other dishes I wasn't quite as into. Overall, a great spot, but the prices are quite high in proportion to the portions you get. But still, I'd come back and I'd recommend it to my friends. ”

“ We made a reservation for their late night happy hour and walked over after our show at The Wiltern. The ambiance was hip and bustling and we sat at the bar which was a great option. Both the food and cocktails were amazing. We started with the House Pickles which were not pickles but a plate of pickled items. I don't really like pickled items besides pickles so I wish I knew that ahead of time. We had the Steak Tartare which was also very different to any other rendition I've had but I really enjoyed it nonetheless. We finished off the meal by sharing the happy hour Steak Frites and let me tell you, that steak was cooked to perfection. The curly fries just rounded it out perfectly with that dipping sauce. The cocktails were the most fun part. They're so innovative and include ingredients like pork belly-washed gin and grilled mango-infused scotch. I would come back any day and I love that they offer a late night HH. ”