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Modern eatery offering Taiwanese small plates, noodles, and rice dishes with wine and sake list.
Hours
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1521 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (323) 668-1128
Website: http://www.pineandcrane.com/
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PINE & CRANE is a fast-casual Taiwanese restaurant located in the heart of Silver Lake. Our goal is to bring you authentic, delicious Taiwanese fare in a …
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Taiwanese restaurant in Silver Lake & DTLA. Sister restaurant to @joyonyork. Silverlake: Closed Tuesday. DTLA: Open 7 days a week.
Reviews
JG
Lately I’ve been trying more places serving Asian dishes in town than I used to be, and my most recent one being Pine and Crane. As expected, tough parking in Silver Lake, but fortunately ordering process wasn’t as bad. As the venue was busy, guests were required to place order at the counter before being seated. The staffs were super accommodating in trying to assure shorter wait time.
Coming in a group of four, we’re trying multiple dishes by having family-style meals. We got their Pork Belly and Beef Roll for small plates, Wood Ear Mushrooms and Lotus for sides, and their iconic Dandan noodles from the noodle selection along with Twiced Cook Pork from the rice dishes. Price to portion was decent and sharing was certainly great idea to enable you trying multiple items.
The pork belly had strong garlic flavor, so tender, and perfectly thin-sliced that it felt like melted in my mouth. The beef roll was one of my highlights, seemed simple combining beef slices and leek yet I was always a fan of this kind of Chinese pancakes.
Then my number one was doubtlessly the most peanut-based Dandan noodles. This iconic dish was such comfort food especially for me a peanut lover. The noodles certainly elevated it, getting the whole group impressed by how cheesy it was and how flavorful the sauce was. The crushed nuts toppings enriched overall texture play on the plate. Besides, ordering extra sides of woodear mushrooms and lotus were great companions to this carbs!
Their milk tea was also worth trying and pretty affordable.
… moreComing in a group of four, we’re trying multiple dishes by having family-style meals. We got their Pork Belly and Beef Roll for small plates, Wood Ear Mushrooms and Lotus for sides, and their iconic Dandan noodles from the noodle selection along with Twiced Cook Pork from the rice dishes. Price to portion was decent and sharing was certainly great idea to enable you trying multiple items.
The pork belly had strong garlic flavor, so tender, and perfectly thin-sliced that it felt like melted in my mouth. The beef roll was one of my highlights, seemed simple combining beef slices and leek yet I was always a fan of this kind of Chinese pancakes.
Then my number one was doubtlessly the most peanut-based Dandan noodles. This iconic dish was such comfort food especially for me a peanut lover. The noodles certainly elevated it, getting the whole group impressed by how cheesy it was and how flavorful the sauce was. The crushed nuts toppings enriched overall texture play on the plate. Besides, ordering extra sides of woodear mushrooms and lotus were great companions to this carbs!
Their milk tea was also worth trying and pretty affordable.
Young Chung
The prices were good, the atmosphere was nice, and the food was generally delicious. Four of us went and ordered about six dishes, and 3 side dish which was just the right amount. Personally, I really enjoyed the beef roll and the shrimp wontons, and the sea salt cream tea was truly unique and tasty. I usually don’t like mixed drinks, especially creamy foods or teas, but this one was wonderful. Maybe because it was Wednesday morning, it wasn’t very crowded.
I came back just a week later because I was craving this drink and foods again.
I ordered the Salt Cream Green Tea which I love it, it didn’t taste like the salt cream at all. I asked a female staff member, and she told me it was correct, which made me wonder if maybe I was mistaken. But after a few more sips, I was still sure something wasn’t right.
So I politely asked another staff member named SEAN if it would be possible to add more of the salted cream topping because I couldn’t taste it. Sean was incredibly kind and understanding. He took the drink back to add more salt cream, and when he returned, he sincerely apologized and told me I was right — it wasn’t salt cream . He immediately replaced it with a new drink, and even generously gave the same drink to my daughter for free.
What impressed me the most was not just the correction, but Sean’s attitude, tone of voice, and the genuine kindness he showed. He made us feel respected and cared for, and completely turned the experience into a positive one. Because of him, I would absolutely come back and recommend this place to others.
I truly hope the restaurant recognizes SEAN for his excellent customer service. He represents the business in the best possible way. At the same time, I hope all staff receive consistent training so every customer can have the same positive experience.
Thank you again, Sean, for your kindness and professionalism. You made our day better.
… moreI came back just a week later because I was craving this drink and foods again.
I ordered the Salt Cream Green Tea which I love it, it didn’t taste like the salt cream at all. I asked a female staff member, and she told me it was correct, which made me wonder if maybe I was mistaken. But after a few more sips, I was still sure something wasn’t right.
So I politely asked another staff member named SEAN if it would be possible to add more of the salted cream topping because I couldn’t taste it. Sean was incredibly kind and understanding. He took the drink back to add more salt cream, and when he returned, he sincerely apologized and told me I was right — it wasn’t salt cream . He immediately replaced it with a new drink, and even generously gave the same drink to my daughter for free.
What impressed me the most was not just the correction, but Sean’s attitude, tone of voice, and the genuine kindness he showed. He made us feel respected and cared for, and completely turned the experience into a positive one. Because of him, I would absolutely come back and recommend this place to others.
I truly hope the restaurant recognizes SEAN for his excellent customer service. He represents the business in the best possible way. At the same time, I hope all staff receive consistent training so every customer can have the same positive experience.
Thank you again, Sean, for your kindness and professionalism. You made our day better.
The Jesse Adventure
A fun little place to grab some food. And have a quick meal. The staff were nice and helpful and welcoming. My only thought is that the food is a bit overpriced For what I guess I would say is just above average food. However, it was fresh .
Then again this is La so maybe my expectations were off
… moreThen again this is La so maybe my expectations were off
Ahmad Riad Ghandour
For me, there are three things that define Taiwanese cuisine. Affordable. Delicious. Pine and Crane get- oh wait, that was only two. Forget it. Pine and Crane gets 1.75 of these right. Having lived in Taiwan for a year, P&C hits the mark on several dishes that make me feel like I’m back on that whimsical little island while at the same time reminding me that I’m actually in America. Here’s my breakdown.
Restaurant/ambiance: Expect a long wait but a quick and efficient one. You’ll mostly be waiting in line surrounded by your Silverlake hipsters. As you transition from outdoors into the restaurant, you are immersed in what feels like a bombastic mix of a Taipei storefront and a typical LA restaurant. That being said, I appreciated the lively energy of a packed house, the subtle Taiwanese imports surrounding you, and the balance between communal dining tables and private parties of two. Also, you can have drinks while you wait for a table which is nice. 5/5
Three cup chicken: When I was eating this, I could have sworn I was eating lunch at the local bento place I frequented whilst I was living in Taiwan. P&C really hits the mark with this one. Moist chunks of chicken, a sauce simple as it should be, and some added chili peppers that differentiate this 三杯雞from the rest. 5/5
Dan dan noodles: Listen… I make this meal at home about three times a week. This one made me realize how bad mine actually is. Generous portion. If you want to share it with someone, don’t. Get your own. Cause you’ll wish you had. 5/5
Beef wrap: P&C staff, if you’re reading this, I would like to remind you that this is supposed to be 牛肉捲餅, not 牛肉tortilla. That sort of flakey, puff pastry texture you get on a typical beef roll in Taiwan was completely missing here. Although the beef, cucumbers, and sauce inside weren’t too bad, the tortilla-like wrap once again reminded me that I am in America. 2.5/5
Pork potstickers: They’re potstickers. 3/5
It’s not easy finding good Taiwanese cuisine in the city or even in California for that matter. Pine and Crane was a not-so-hidden hidden gem. Sure, it’s trendy. Sometimes, overcrowded. While not the most “authentic” Taiwanese food experience, it’s affordable and some of the bites that you’ll have here will definitely give you a glimpse of what it’s really like to eat in Taiwan. Highly recommend. 4/5
… moreRestaurant/ambiance: Expect a long wait but a quick and efficient one. You’ll mostly be waiting in line surrounded by your Silverlake hipsters. As you transition from outdoors into the restaurant, you are immersed in what feels like a bombastic mix of a Taipei storefront and a typical LA restaurant. That being said, I appreciated the lively energy of a packed house, the subtle Taiwanese imports surrounding you, and the balance between communal dining tables and private parties of two. Also, you can have drinks while you wait for a table which is nice. 5/5
Three cup chicken: When I was eating this, I could have sworn I was eating lunch at the local bento place I frequented whilst I was living in Taiwan. P&C really hits the mark with this one. Moist chunks of chicken, a sauce simple as it should be, and some added chili peppers that differentiate this 三杯雞from the rest. 5/5
Dan dan noodles: Listen… I make this meal at home about three times a week. This one made me realize how bad mine actually is. Generous portion. If you want to share it with someone, don’t. Get your own. Cause you’ll wish you had. 5/5
Beef wrap: P&C staff, if you’re reading this, I would like to remind you that this is supposed to be 牛肉捲餅, not 牛肉tortilla. That sort of flakey, puff pastry texture you get on a typical beef roll in Taiwan was completely missing here. Although the beef, cucumbers, and sauce inside weren’t too bad, the tortilla-like wrap once again reminded me that I am in America. 2.5/5
Pork potstickers: They’re potstickers. 3/5
It’s not easy finding good Taiwanese cuisine in the city or even in California for that matter. Pine and Crane was a not-so-hidden hidden gem. Sure, it’s trendy. Sometimes, overcrowded. While not the most “authentic” Taiwanese food experience, it’s affordable and some of the bites that you’ll have here will definitely give you a glimpse of what it’s really like to eat in Taiwan. Highly recommend. 4/5
Selina Oeien
For a trendy take on Taiwanese food, I love Pine and Crane! Their panfried pork buns always deliver, as well as the beef roll and scallion pancake. Also, their cold appetizers — the bean curd noodles, wood ear mushroom, and seaweed salad — are immensely underrated. I specifically love Silverlake’s flow and intimate environment but will say that the wait time is long (an hour plus) during rush hours. Otherwise, service has always been great so will definitely be back!
… moreM T
If you want to try this place, be prepared to possibly wait. My party and I were thankfully able to beat the rush by getting there around 5:30 on a Saturday night. When we left the line was out the door.
Overall the food is good. Not great, especially if you’ve wait for ever to eat. I ordered the beef noodle soup. It was good but I felt like it was missing something. It wasn’t as flavorful as I would have hoped.
I gave 4 starts because the staff is very kind and attentive. I just wish their food had lived up to the hype.
… moreOverall the food is good. Not great, especially if you’ve wait for ever to eat. I ordered the beef noodle soup. It was good but I felt like it was missing something. It wasn’t as flavorful as I would have hoped.
I gave 4 starts because the staff is very kind and attentive. I just wish their food had lived up to the hype.
TravelNerd
I can’t believe I have not been here already. I cannot vouch the authenticity, but the food was delish! At the time of my visit, it was quick service and we were able to find seating inside for 2. They do have a communal table in case you have a rather large group. Can’t wait to try the other dishes. Also it’s best to share, but your choice.
… moreSheri R
Left disappointed. Pine & Crane’s food is INCREDIBLY far from “Taiwanese” food.
Went on Sunday a little after it open very short wait of 5-10 minutes at most. Food came out pretty fast. The vibe is overall pretty great so that’s where I’ll give star. We ordered the ice tea, eastern tea, beef roll, shrimp wonton, and pork belly. The pork belly may taste good at initial bite cause of the sauce but it gets dry. The tofu is also a bit overcooked, still edible. The shrimp wonton soup was HEAVY in white pepper, and the shrimp wonton was pretty bland – if they dial back on the white pepper, let the other flavors (if any) come through and improve on the shrimp wonton taste I think it will improve a lot. This felt like a $1.50 budget meal. If a food establishment messes up wonton soup, that’s really not a good sign. The eastern tea wasn’t anything remarkable. The Beef roll is probably the only somewhat decent one in taste. While there was barely any beef and mostly vegetables, the sauce carried this dish HARD (look at pictures for cross section). The ice tea was somewhat cute looking and taste like what you would expect – frankly not that great either.
Seating style: Either bench or individual chairs. Great for small and medium size groups.
Service: 4/5; they do their best to be considerate. Nothing really noteworthy.
Food quality: 3/5; either dry or overpowered or lack of flavor.
Noise level: Medium to high; it will depend on who’s around you.
Parking: Yes; street parking only
Bathroom: Yes; has handicap rail. There’s 2 of them.
… moreWent on Sunday a little after it open very short wait of 5-10 minutes at most. Food came out pretty fast. The vibe is overall pretty great so that’s where I’ll give star. We ordered the ice tea, eastern tea, beef roll, shrimp wonton, and pork belly. The pork belly may taste good at initial bite cause of the sauce but it gets dry. The tofu is also a bit overcooked, still edible. The shrimp wonton soup was HEAVY in white pepper, and the shrimp wonton was pretty bland – if they dial back on the white pepper, let the other flavors (if any) come through and improve on the shrimp wonton taste I think it will improve a lot. This felt like a $1.50 budget meal. If a food establishment messes up wonton soup, that’s really not a good sign. The eastern tea wasn’t anything remarkable. The Beef roll is probably the only somewhat decent one in taste. While there was barely any beef and mostly vegetables, the sauce carried this dish HARD (look at pictures for cross section). The ice tea was somewhat cute looking and taste like what you would expect – frankly not that great either.
Seating style: Either bench or individual chairs. Great for small and medium size groups.
Service: 4/5; they do their best to be considerate. Nothing really noteworthy.
Food quality: 3/5; either dry or overpowered or lack of flavor.
Noise level: Medium to high; it will depend on who’s around you.
Parking: Yes; street parking only
Bathroom: Yes; has handicap rail. There’s 2 of them.
Acorn Whistle
Lunch today at Pine & Crane in Silverlake wasn’t just a meal—it was a quiet revelation. In a city that often hustles past its own beauty, this place slows the clock just enough to let something real take hold. From the moment I stepped through the door, the staff welcomed me with a kind of calm attentiveness that felt both professional and personal—not cloying, not distant, just right.
The food? A harmony of grace and muscle. The shrimp dumplings were the opening notes—steamed just so, tender and vivid with flavor, as if they’d been made not in a kitchen but in some remembered home. Then came the pork belly and cabbage—a dish of depth and honesty, savory and supple, the kind of thing that lingers in your memory long after the plate is cleared. And the peanut and cilantro dish? Strange, bright, and altogether brilliant—a kind of edible jazz that worked in ways I didn’t expect but didn’t want to stop eating.
Everything tasted fresh, clean, and deliberate. No flash, no fuss. Just good food made by people who clearly care. The kitchen moved with quiet confidence—quick without ever feeling rushed. Like a submarine crew, yes—but not just efficient. Disciplined. Poised. As if everyone in the back knew they were participating in something worthwhile.
The sauces—small miracles—lifted everything even higher. You don’t always notice sauce unless it’s missing or overdone. Here, it was neither. It simply belonged.
And then there’s the pricing. Fair is too small a word. For the quality, the portions, the whole experience—it felt generous.
Pine & Crane Silverlake doesn’t shout. It doesn’t need to. It offers something far better: the steady, quiet joy of a place doing its work beautifully. I’ll be back soon—probably sooner than I should be.
… moreThe food? A harmony of grace and muscle. The shrimp dumplings were the opening notes—steamed just so, tender and vivid with flavor, as if they’d been made not in a kitchen but in some remembered home. Then came the pork belly and cabbage—a dish of depth and honesty, savory and supple, the kind of thing that lingers in your memory long after the plate is cleared. And the peanut and cilantro dish? Strange, bright, and altogether brilliant—a kind of edible jazz that worked in ways I didn’t expect but didn’t want to stop eating.
Everything tasted fresh, clean, and deliberate. No flash, no fuss. Just good food made by people who clearly care. The kitchen moved with quiet confidence—quick without ever feeling rushed. Like a submarine crew, yes—but not just efficient. Disciplined. Poised. As if everyone in the back knew they were participating in something worthwhile.
The sauces—small miracles—lifted everything even higher. You don’t always notice sauce unless it’s missing or overdone. Here, it was neither. It simply belonged.
And then there’s the pricing. Fair is too small a word. For the quality, the portions, the whole experience—it felt generous.
Pine & Crane Silverlake doesn’t shout. It doesn’t need to. It offers something far better: the steady, quiet joy of a place doing its work beautifully. I’ll be back soon—probably sooner than I should be.
Jared Z.
This would have probably been a 4 star experience if not for the wait. To start: the food was good. The eggplant and chicken were well cooked and not too overpowering, the pork belly exceeded expectations but was over sauced. The Dan Dan noodles were watery and bland. I thought the bamboo shoots were also not good. The atmosphere was very loud due to a lot of people in a small space, authentic Asian dining experience. The wait: we waited 50+ minutes on Wednesday at 7pm, the service team was friendly but personally I didn’t think the food justified the long wait.
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