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Koreatown - Liu's Cafe restaurant
6.4

Liu's Cafe

  • Koreatown
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Unremarkable grub just isn't enough

The top three dishes at Liu's Cafe, the Matcha Pineapple Bun, Braised Pork Rice, and Chiayi Chicken Rice Bowl, fail to rise above the food sways criticism. Menu items fall short in their creativity, with some categorizing the selection as underwhelming and limited, the taste is criticized for being flavorless, and the portions are largely perceived as inadequate. The food, ultimately, is not memorable.

  • Okay Taste

    Some felt the dishes were good but lacked a special or unique flavor.

  • Not Creative

    Menu items felt underwhelming, far from memorable experiences.

Top 3 dishes at Liu's Cafe

  1. 1

    Matcha Pineapple Bun 🏆

    Generous, flavorful matcha cream filled within a satisfying bun.

    Matcha Pineapple Bun dish
  2. 2

    Braised Pork Rice

    Tender pork, perfectly moist with a nostalgic, comforting and flavorful profile.

    Braised Pork Rice dish
  3. 3

    Chiayi Chicken Rice Bowl

    Exceptionally comforting, rich flavors, with perfect seasoning and crispy chicken skin.

    Chiayi Chicken Rice Bowl dish

Vibe: Pleasant facade trapped by loudness

The ambiance at Liu's Cafe manages to tip the scales in their favor. The decor creates a pleasant environment, enhancing the dining experience. However, the positivity is trailed by its loud and crowded atmosphere, which seems to not support intimate date nights and hampers the overall experience

  • Great Ambiance

    Decor and ambiance praised for enhancing dining experience and mood.

  • Okay Buzz

    Modern and clean but basic ambiance, skewed by social media hype.

  • Bad Drinks

    Drinks skipped due to apparent unimpressive quality or experience.

Perks: Service charm undermined by space hassles

Liu's Cafe does score brownie points with their swift and friendly service but falls flat in other areas. The restaurant faces criticism for its limited parking space causing inconvenience to the visitors. The venue isn't suitable for large groups, and their reservation process is termed as peculiar by some.

  • Great Service

    Efficient friendly service with quick turnaround praised by multiple reviews.

  • Bad For Groups

    Small space with limited seating; not suitable for large groups or long waits.