Susan Feniger’s Street

After reading all the hype we were really disappointed. Most of the dishes were greasy and lacking in flavor. Several we’re cold or lukewarm and the service was slow. We had to ask numerous times for water and more wine. Very over rates in my opinion. I have eaten some amazing street food but this place wouldn’t last 5 minutes if it were a wagon on the street. Not worth it. I agree with some of the other reviews that the place has really gone downhill.

Finding Susan Feniger’s Street is a little bit like the headiness of a new romance. Your friends love it, your mom loves it, they can go from casual to fancy, they give you exactly what you want when you want it, and they are always full of surprises.
The high ceilings make the room feel open and spacious in spite of the limited size. The bar is a surprisingly comfortable place for a meal when the room is packed. There is outdoor seating under giant umbrellas with fire pits and thoughtful little touches like blankets to curl up in on cool evenings. Service is attentive and friendly without being intrusive. This could be love.
The menu is international, inspired by global street food, and is definitely all over the map. Stars like Japanese Shizo Shrimp and Paani Puri will definitely keep you coming back for more. Susan Feniger’s first venture without Mary Sue Milliken gives an interesting insight into what one hot tamale has going on. Feniger’s partner in Street, Kajsa Alger, brought in many of the Asian influences. Although the global flavors are appreciated, sometimes the menu feels a little disjointed.
As is often true in the real world, it seems like the cause for disharmony falls squarely on the shoulders of America. Most of the tidbits and main dishes have a certain logic to them, but some American dishes like the Reuben sandwich don’t quite cut it. The addition of salads feels counterintuitive as well, but I guess this is Los Angeles, where some people live on lettuce, and Feniger sure can make one mean salad.
Other than the unusual menu and the occasional and understandable beginner’s awkwardness, Street runs smoothly and easily. Heaven is in the details and for the most part Street’s dishes show perfect execution and balance. There is a kind of Buddhist mindfulness.
Most of the dishes that really make Street special are in the Tea Cakes & Dumpling section. It would be a great idea to gather a group of friends and make a meal from this section alone. The Cuban Stuffed Potato Cake is even better than from the Cuban bakery. Paani Puri, «small tastes of spiced potato, chutneys, and sprouted beans enclosed in crispy puffs of dough…» over which you pour yogurt-​cilantro water were the inspiration for the restaurant. The little cups of deliciousness are truly inspirational. After sampling the Singapore delicacy of Kaya Toast («Toasted bread spread with thick coconut jam; served with a soft boiled egg drizzled with dark soy and white pepper») I had to return to the restaurant 4 times in one week to eat it again and again, even taking orders to go. Kaya Toast made me into Susan Feniger’s bitch.
The sharing dishes were not as thrilling. The Spiced Potato Paranthas are a little bland, and the Thai Bites, although fun and exciting, proved somewhat complicated and unweildy. We are just not qualified to assemble our own appetizers. We need an expert.
The salads are all spectacular, particularly the Scandinavian Beet and Apple Salad. The All American Salad has a homemade thousand island dressing that is rich and creamy, a reminder of why it was invented in the first place.
The Noodles, Soups, Stews and Curries are variable. The Malaysian Pepper Clams are a dish you would walk miles back to order again and again. The Beef Phở is pretty standard, and the Stir Fried Noodles with Shrimp is spicy and just a bit sweet.
The wood oven dishes are for the most part winners. The steak tasted like — steak, but was a little sweet. The comforting softness of the fresh wild mushrooms and spaetzle was upset by the stringiness of the fresh enoki. Whereas the Lamb Kofta Skewer should have a shrine built to it. The lamb retains its intense flavor without being too gamey, and the accompanying artichoke is inspired.
For desserts, the Espresso, Chocolate and Halvah is a winner; halvah is an underutilized ingredient. I’m going to make halvah cookies as soon as the weather cools off. The Egyptian Basbousa Cake is alright, and the Toffee and Cookie Plate is outstanding, but the best choice is definitely the Turkish Donuts. Simmered in cardamom rose syrup, light and airy, delicate to the touch, they beg to be dipped in the sour cream and the rose hip jam. Street makes their own cool drinks, like chrysanthemum mint tea and a slightly bitter lemonade.
After Street fills in a few potholes, Mozza just might be in danger of losing the title of king of the block. Move it on over…

Kaya Toast & Vietnamese Corn. That’s all you need to know.

Wow, I loved this place! It’s a little on the pricey side because everything is so small. I went with 2 other people and bill came to $ 124 without tip.
*menu on website is not up to date*
We ordered–
1. shaved kale & brussel sprouts– AMAZING!
2. greek artichoke– eh ok., was really difficult to eat and I’ve had better garlic aioli
3. Moroccan spiced lamb meatballs– AMAZING, really delicious
4. steak/​ribs– really not a fan
5. turkish donuts– really good but have had better donuts
6. thai/​vegan pudding– eh… there can be much better vegan options
drinks–
1. tequila tamarindo– really refreshing and delicious, these are dangerous because you don’t taste the alcohol so much but boy is there a decent amount!
2. the godfather
3. sazerac manhattan– realllyyyyyyyyyyyy strong

I really wish I was rich so I can come here and order one of everything and just binge like no one is watching. Alas, we came here for dinela but ended up just ordering what we wanted as we had some dietary restrictions. the curry yucca stole the show. I can’t stop thinking about it. The other stuff was amazeballs too but the curry yuccaaaaaa… I got the angry eggs because it was cheap but no need. they’re just fancy deviled eggs. the brussels sprouts were AMAZING and the beef soba dish that was the special that night was out of this world. we didn’t have the kaya toast but that’s on my list next time. i will compare it to the one at spice table because i compare everything.

$ 20 AYCE Brunch?! Lower your excitement. Did you do it? Okay. Now lower it even more. Now, you’re ready to step into the restaurant.
First, request a seat in the patio. Inside is a bit dark and depressing for how lively Susan Feniger is. The real representation of her personality (or of what I see of her on TV) is the outside patio. Whimsical and fun graffiti figures draw on the walls; No light– just pure sunlight; Def a great way to enjoy the Cali weather!
2^nd, Keep in mind that the plates are very very small. Per person, you would need at least 5 plates to fill up.
3^rd, They limited us for 4 orders. NOPE, not per person. Per table.
We were starving by the time we reached the restaurant and wanted to chow down. We were seated right away, but the service took FOREVER. They came with the chips and salsa (pretty bomb. light crisp chips with cumin seeds (?) and a smoky salsa) first and water, but the waiter took forever to come back. Then after we ordered, the food came VERY slowly. It took 20 minutes to get even the first plate. Don’t even talk about when we wanted to reorder. that took even longer and our portions got smaller and smaller! But here’s the breakdown of the food.
1. Kaya Toast Bite– Very sweet. I wouldn’t be able to finish one by myself, although it’s so small. But if you’re a sweets person, this is def for you. The egg was cooked well and the dark soy was perfect with the egg; just like how I eat my eggs at home.
2. Acai Breakfast Bowl– It looks disgusting… It’s a murky dark grayish color. It tastes like a melted smoothie with granola. Meh
3. Tataki Salmon– The salmon was one of the only meats on the menu. The salmon was cooked regularly. The first one we got was flaky and cooked well. The second one was dry :/​I hate inconsistency when it comes to a restaurant. Soba noodles were meh.
4. Tamale Benedict– Both the host and waiter told us this was their favorite when we got it. I highly recommend it because it’s not something you can get elsewhere. It’s a poblano and corn tamale topped with an egg, hollandaise sauce, and salsa. It’s different and good, but not mindblowing.
5. Spicy Roasted Chilaquiles– WHY DIDNT THE MENU SAY THIS COMES WITH CHIPS?! This entire dish was chips. It was basically a spicy wet nacho.
6. Angry Eggs– Basically, deviled eggs. Good! Refreshing! Not different/​memorable.
7. Egg Salad BLT– SKIP SKIP SKIP! The bread is untoasted. It’s basically an ordinary sandwich with a piece of raw tomato, iceberg lettuce, and egg salad with small bacon bits (like the bits that come with as a pre-​made salad topping). You can make this yourself. Skip!
8. Jackfruit banh mi panini– This was pretty cool. With the cilantro, the thai basil, and the spicy aioli (aka the lard in the banh mi), I KNEW, even if you blindfolded me, that I was eating a vietnamese dish. The jackfruit, although a fruit of Vietnam, made this dish different. A lot of people refuse to eat jackfruit because it smells like concentrated fart. But in this dish, it seemed like it was blanched and cooked for a bit so that the smell evaporated. Also, I LOVEEE that this is a panini. Banh mis always tear apart my mouth because it’s so crisp but big. This is perfect. I love how she took the OG street food of Vietnam and changed it up!
Overall, don’t have that high of a expectations and don’t come starving or you’ll be very annoyed waiting for your food to come!

This review is solely for their new AYCE Weekend Brunch.
I gotta say, I think Susan has hit a home run with her Weekend Brunch! Our group, L.A. Foodies went here a couple weeks prior to my visit for the brunch (in a group of 24) and I came here with a group of about 19 and we luckily took advantage of the dineLA pricing which was $ 5 cheaper. But even at the regular price of $ 25… this was a great value and I highly recommend it. There was 21 items on the menu and we tried 20 of them! This was the power of a table of 8 so that we could try a bite of this or that and then we could order more of our favorites! It was a glorious dining event! We grazed for about 3 hours!
You can also order the bottomless mimosas ($ 15) which only one member had that being the guava mimosas… Sadly, I have to refrain from drinking copious amounts of alcohol nowadays so I had to pass, but I did take a taste and it was yummy…
My favorite dishes…
Kaya Toast (signature dish of pure delight)
Greek style Lamb sausage (so good)
Tataki salmon (normally I don’t like salmon much, but this was delish!)
Tamale Benedict (really yummy)
Jackfruit BAnh Mi panini (odd, but tasty)
Macadamia French Toast bites (order last for dessert along with waffles)
Least favs…
Korean bibimbap (didn’t remind me of that dish at all)
Hmmm… that was about the only dish I didn’t care for… it wasn’t bad, but it just shouldn’t be called bibimbap… maybe stick a poached quail egg on it then maybe…
I’ve dined at Street for lunch and during Happy Hour and I gotta say, this brunch is a must try… don’t go alone, go in at least a party of 4 so you can sample everything…
Oh, they have a No Show policy for groups… if you rsvp for say… 12 and 2 in your group are no shows, they may want to charge you for those two… So, if you go in a large group, check with the restaurant about their policy and don’t invite your flakey friends…
It would have been perfect if Susan would have been there that day as she is such a marvelous hostess at her restaurants and I always love to see her and she is so super friendly and takes the time to meet everyone in our group and chat with everyone.
Thank you Susan! Everyone raved about our brunch experience and many will be returning for sure!

I like Susan Feniger so much I had high expectations for Street. I grew up watching her on Two Hot Tamales, even before food TV was cool. I actually was a bit star struck when I met her, my bestie had to push me to go say hello. Chef was very sweet and genuine.
Her concept of fusion food is ethnic snack-​like dishes with fresh ingredients. It was well executed, but a bit underwhelming for me. My expectations were probably unrealistic. As I spoke with her, I can see that Street is very much a product of Chef’s quirky personality. The food is fun, like Angry eggs can be reminiscent of green eggs and ham and Kaya toast like the nostalgic grilled cheese melt but for those Asian kiddos coconut jam sandwich like mom use to make.
My favorite dish was the salmon tataki.

Worth checking out.

Meh sums it up for me. Would go 2.5 stars if it were an option. Over the top service or ambiance could have gleaned a 3, but neither were overly impressive.
The good:
Small touches such as being offered blankets upon being seated in the well-​heated outdoor seating area.
The above outdoor seating area was cozy and charming, providing a very insulated, inviting ambiance.
The menu was well-​written, and every dish seemed worth trying.
Desert was pretty good. Had the Thai pudding (best dish I tried that evening) and the doughnuts (cardamom was overpowering, and wanted to taste notes of rosewater but didn’t).
The meal was $ 176 for 6, including a few drinks and desserts, so overall, the pricing was reasonable-​ish.
The bad:
The food was too fussy. I like a meal that is «amped up» with interesting flavors, but the layers upon layers of often clashing (in my palate’s humble opinion) left something to be desired.
The chicken and waffles. Waaaaaayyy too over-​sweet (the syrup tasted liked straight up caramel sauce).
The curry fries. Barely tasted the flavor of the curry and the yucca was soggy. Just yucca (ba dum ching).
The ugly:
Being totally dehydrated the next day. Dining companions complained of too much sodium at the restaurant. I didn’t notice it immediately, but definitely felt it the next day.

The $ 25 unlimited brunch on Sunday is a great way to try a bunch of different dishes.
Parking: A breeze-​free street parking on Sundays and plenty of spaces in the back lot.
Lots of flies in outdoor seating area. Guard your food!
Service: Excellent! Our servers were great at giving recommendations and frequently came by to check if we needed anything. Our water glasses were always kept full.
Tip: They don’t charge extra for uneaten food, but try to come with a large group and order everything on the menu. Take one bite and pass it down ;)
Not everything on the menu, but this is what we managed to try…
kaya toast– Seems like this is their most popular item. I personally didn’t like the taste of the salty fried egg mixed with the sweet coconut toast. I’d prefer to eat them separately.
asparagus fritata-​favorite #1, the red sauce was delicious!
lamb sausage-​favorite #2, juicy and full of herbs inside. Yuum!
burmese melon salad-​Curried lentils and watermelon don’t go well together in my opinion
falafel– crunchy on the outside, filled with feta cheese.
cucumber gazpacho-​cold pureed cucumbers, tastes exactly how it sounds.
banh mi– not bad, kinda sweet.
egg salad blt– bread incredibly dry. bacon was good.
chilaquiles-​nachos with scrambled eggs
bibimbap-​really cold rice does not taste good.
acai bowl-​refreshing. would be nice if the acai was frozen into smoothie form.
deviled eggs– has a spicy kick!
sweet potato hash– curry flavored sweet potatoes and chutney. good for indian food lovers.
macadamia french toast-​very sweet, recommend getting this last as a dessert
tamale benedict-​tamales from the mexican truck are better.
tataki salmon– salmon and spinach are good, didn’t like the seasoning used for the soba.
free indian chips– really really salty!
I’d recommend trying the Unlimited at least once, but I think once is good enough for me: P

LOVE this place! Came here to try the $ 25 unlimited small plates brunch on Sunday. We had a group of 6 and a reservation for 11:30. One great thing about Street is that there’s PLENTY of street parking and the place doesn’t get too crowded! Our server, didn’t catch his name, but he has this awesome afro and was super nice and friendly and didn’t get annoyed at us when we stayed until 3:00PM (when they close for a break). We ordered:
— Kaya toast bites — I know this is their famous dish but I hated it! Mostly because I hate coconut, and the kaya jam is basically coconut jam. Everyone else liked it though, so I am definitely the anomaly.
— Angry eggs — deviled eggs with spicy sauce on top. These were okay — I think I would have liked them to be spicier.
— Korean bibimbap lettuce wrap — this was pretty good! good flavors and the lettuce wrap made me feel like I was eating healthy!
— Quinoa tabbouleh — so fluffy and refreshing! I must learn how to cook quinoa like this
— Chilaquiles — sadly, portion was small. Flavor was pretty good, but I’ve had chilaquiles with a runny egg on top, and I like that better. Street serves theirs with scrambled eggs.
— Tamale benedict — oh this was yummy! I just mixed everything up with the runny egg and the flavors blended so well together
— Jackfruit banh mi Panini — I love jackfruit and I love banh mis. That being said, this isn’t really a banh mi, but it’s most definitely a Panini. It was DELICIOUS! Crispy bread, great flavors and HOT! (temperature wise)
— Greek style lamb sausage with stuffed potato hashbrown — I’m not a big fan of lamb, since I find it a bit strong. This definitely had a strong lamb taste, but was still pretty good. probably would have been better with some ketchup (blasphemy, I know!)
— Salmon tataki — the salmon is completely cooked, so it really can’t be called tataki. But it was cooked perfectly! Flavor was yum too!
— Asparagus frittata — chock full of asparagus and great fluffy egg and creamy texture
— Macadamia nut French toast bites — I didn’t try this since it was drizzled in coconut syrup
— Whole grain waffle with fresh berry sauce and toasted almonds — this is yummy! The waffle is hearty and grainy and the berries had a great flavor without being too sweet.
We also added the bottomless mimosas to our limitless brunch. Only $ 5 per person because the Pride Parade was going on that day! We tried the guava mimosa and strawberry mimosa (seasonal) and had many many refills. Several different people bring you the food and they were all super nice and friendly and stopped to chat with us. Definitely a must try for brunch!

Came here because a friend had a Groupon.
KAYA BRICK TOAST ($ 12)
— Singapore toast filled with coconut jam; soft egg, dark soy, white pepper
— nothing special probably because I’ve had the coconut jam before
— soft egg was good
— interesting combination but wouldn’t say it’s delicious
CHICKEN AND BACON WITH WAFFLES
— essentially a chicken and bacon meatball on top of a waffle
— meatballs were fried and crispy on the outside
— Asian tangy sauce
— waffle was okay nothing special
KALE & BRUSSEL SPROUTS ($ 8)
— with goat cheese and lemon picada
— I liked the brussel sprouts and kale
— the mixture was quite delicious for a vegetable dish
SAMOSAS
— tamarind date chutney, mint yogurt, and cucumber chile sauce
— nothing special than the typical Indian samosas I’ve had at other places
— the samosas also weren’t very crispy
CURRY FRIES ($ 6)
— fried yuca, niramish coconut curry sauce, pickled tomatoes, cilantro
— yucca fries got real soft from all the curry
— was hoping to be something more delicious
— quite disappointing
PIZZA SPECIAL
— cheese with argula and something couldn’t remember
— very cheesy
— crust was decent but not anything notable
— better off getting pizza at Pizzeria Mozza than at Street
SALMON ON SOBA NOODLES
— nothing too spectacular
— salmon was soft but it’s quite hard to mess up salmon unless you overcook it
— the soba noodles were decent as well
FISH & CHIPS ($ 15)
— crispy pan fried striped bass in Peruvian panca chile, ginger and lime served with yuca fries
— fish was crispy and well done
— the yuca fries again weren’t anything too special
SERVICE: waiters helped us decide on which dishes to have. Our waters were not filled as frequently which was disappointing since the cups were so small. The food came out relatively all at the same time in no particular order. The food was also at a moderate temperature which was nice. It was also pretty cool to see Susan Feniger actually in the kitchen doing what chefs do. Unfortunately, there was no meet the chef session.
ENVIRONMENT: the place can get quite rowdy. The ambiance definitely has the casual street vibe with the patio seating in the back. The seats were not too comfortable. Street parking is free after 6pm but always read the signs before parking.
Overall, nothing notable about this place. It’s probably unique to those who aren’t well travelled or tried different foods. Nothing seemed different or extremely interesting to me. I wouldn’t be coming back for any reason unless a friend DESPERATELY wanted to try it. The prices for the food also don’t make it worth the trip that’s probably why there was a Groupon.

I constantly see this lady on Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate both as one of the talking heads, and also as the one responsible for the picks of many chefs for their favorite foods.
Therefore, I figured I must be able to get some of the best food I ever ate here. That’s pushing it I think, but some of the stuff we ate here did happen to be really good.
On walking into the place at 1:30 PM on a Saturday, it was a little suspect to see that it was practically completely empty. They took us to the outside seating area, which is nice, where luckily there were a few other tables of people eating so it didn’t seem too depressing.
They start you off with some complimentary Pappadom Chips, which are pretty tasty. Most of the stuff here is smaller plates, like tapas from all different kinds of ethnicities.
The real main attraction appears to be the Kaya Toast ($ 11). I think this was one of the things featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate, and they have posters all over the restaurant talking about how good it is, and even have a little do-​it-​yourself kit to make it at home. This dish actually was quite good and very addictive, probably due to the extreme saltiness. But in a good way.
We also got the Spicy Roasted Chilaquiles ($ 13), which I wasn’t the biggest fan of — they got to be kind of just like soggy nachos after a few minutes once the heat cooled off and that whole mess of stuff on top just kind of congealed all over it.
The Chicken & Waffle Croquettes ($ 12) were definitely the best thing we got. These were really tasty, though I would have liked to see a lot more chicken.
We weren’t super impressed with the food, so we didn’t bother staying for dessert since there were a couple of other good dessert options nearby that we wanted to try anyway. But the service was great, the atmosphere is fun, and the menu has some very unique and different choices, with a couple of really great dishes, so I would still recommend coming here if you happen to be in the area.

Best Valentine’s Day ever! …and even though my date put a ton of thought into making this night very memorable, our dinner at Street was a contributing factor to our perfectly cheesy romantic evening!
To start, there was a pre fixe Valentine’s Day menu with an 80’s theme. Our four course dinner was just $ 65 per person with cheesy 80’s names for the menu items.
We had 8:30pm reservations and when we walked in, 80’s music was playing and the entire staff was dressed in 80’s attire. Even our menu’s had a mix tape printed on the cover.
When we sat down, a guy in a Goonies t-​shirt brought us waters but when I asked him if he was gonna do the Truffle Shuffle for us, he hesitated. Lol oh well :) We were also served complimentary Poppadom and Tomato Chutney.
Our waiter who was dressed as John Oates (unintentionally) was super friendly, helpful, and not at all out of touch! He walked us through the pre fixe menu and assured me that every vegan option available in each course was completely vegan and didn’t require extra modifications. I can go for that! John Oates literally made my dreams come true ;D
To drink, I had the Grapefruit Dead (gin, campari, fresh grapefruit). The flavors mixed well together. Strong drink! Me likey! The BF told the waiter: «I want a new drug» and ordered a Huey Lewis and the Booze. The mix of vodka, fresh ginger, ginger infused syrup, and fresh lemon sounds yummy but I liked the taste of the Grapefruit Dead better.
First course: PET CHOP BOYS WITH DURANCH DURANCH DRESSING
It’s basically a chopped salad with baby beet, carrot, and jicama. At first glance it doesn’t look all that exciting. In fact, I was unimpressed. Then I took a bite and suddenly I couldn’t eat it fast enough. The Duranch Duranch dressing contained the most flavorful and vibrant mix of herbs that had me hungry like a wolf!
Second course: YAM!
When I placed my order for this, our waiter was unsatisfied by my lack of enthusiasm this name deserves. So in order to wake him up before he go-​go, I gave my most enthusiastic effort rather than just a careless whisper. The dish consists of three pieces of red garnet yam tempura which were perfectly crispy. The yam inside was soft and piping hot when it first came out. Yum! The dipping sauce was amazing as well. Not your typical tempura sauce. Reminiscent of soy sauce with additional flavors. It also came with a yukari rice ball which is umami in flavor, sticky texture, and purple in color. Sprinkles of macha salt added a nice green color to the plate (which I was unable to capture in photo unfortunately.)
Third course: SOY GEORGE
This English style pot pie takes a long time to cook. After we finished our second course, for at least 30+ minutes we got nothing but time and time won’t give me time. When the dish came out, before I could ask the waiter «Do you really want to hurt me? Do you really want to make me cry?» he apologized for the wait. This dish was definitely worth the wait! The crust reminded me of a really good southern-​style biscuit. The tofu and veggies were mixed in with some sort of tasty savory thick sauce which I enjoyed scooping up with pieces of the flaky biscuit-​y crust. I’ll tumble for this dish!
Fourth course: CHOCO KAHN
Not only was this my favorite dish of the evening, but I feel for this dessert and I think I love it! The fritters were covered in this mouthgasmy chocolately creamy chestnut mousse. The menu says that there was dried persimmons in there but it tasted more like candied ginger to me. It doesn’t matter, this dessert alone will get me to come back to Street. Ain’t nobody loves me better!
Bonus dessert! Since two of the three dessert options were vegan, my ever-​so-​thoughtful BF ordered the CHILE VANILLI so I can taste both vegan desserts. We received vanilla bean wedding cakes with a light coconut cream sauce and a sweet/​spicy syrup. Did we enjoy it? Girl, you know it’s true! Maybe not as much as the Choco Kahn but a tasty dish nonetheless.
What a wonderful night! Not only did I enjoy a four course vegan dinner but also my meat-​eater BF had the Cyndi Lobster, U2na Tartar, and Def Peppered (steak). This Valentine’s dinner has influenced me to upgrade from my last review and grant Susan Feniger’s Street 5-​stars! I had a wonderful time! So much so that I didn’t even notice that two of the Jonas Brothers were sitting at the table right next to us until they got up to leave. That’s how much I was enjoying my date! What these young’ins were doing here on 80’s night, who knows!?! Maybe it has something to do with this:
…perhaps they’re not as young as we think!!! ;D

New Year’s Eve is not my holiday. I don’t really drink or «party», so when I saw the advertisement for Street’s NYE Murder Mystery Dinner, I thought I’d hit the jackpot.
Since I didn’t come to this realization and make arrangements with my friends until 2 days prior, so the only time available was 5pm. Fine by me, early dinner means less crowds and we can make other plans for later in the evening.
Arrived right on time at 5pm, and were politely told to wait outside because they weren’t ready yet, ok no problem.
When we were allowed inside, we were seated close to the bar at a bar height table with stool style chairs. Not very comfortable :(Our waitress was dressed like a snake charmer, and she was really sweet the whole evening. We got the mystery back story on a piece of paper and a clue in a mini manila envelope.
The story was vague, none of us had been to a mystery dinner before, so it took a little while to get into it and just start asking the staff (who were all characters) questions about where they were the night of the murder. Some of the staff was into the story and the other half didn’t really seem to remember their lines. Chef Feniger was fun, she came by with «truth serum» shots and confused us with her ideas about the murderer.
So the activity part was so-​so, but what about the food? The menu was southeast Asian and east Asian inspired, it sounded good on paper, but wasn’t really executed well. Naan was burnt and tomato curry was bitter. Black cod was rubbery. Sticky rice in lotus leaf was too mushy. The salad and pork belly were fine, nothing special. The dessert was tiny and again, not too exciting.
Our dinner ended up lasting 3 hours, they kind of forgot about us, but luckily we were just kinda chillin and didn’t worry about it. We turned in our answer to the mystery on a paper with our email address so they could tell us the answer at a later date. Winners would get a free kaya toast appetizer on their next visit.
We ended up getting it wrong :(it didn’t even make any sense! I would have thought they’d make it challenging, but not too difficult so people would come back to the restaurant again.
Oh well. We lost, the food was bleh. I won’t go back again or suggest it to others.

My dinner experience over the weekend at Susan Feniger’s Street was phenomenal to say the least. I made reservations through Open Table and got seated within five minutes. I requested the outdoor patio because I love the ambiance. This particular trip was extremely memorable because Susan Feniger herself was there. Her presence couldn’t be missed because she made sure to walk to every table and greet all her customers. For us she went over the menu and gave us her recommendations. From our seats we were able to see into the kitchen where Susan was working her butt off.
Kaya Toast — 5 stars. This is her famous dish and my favorite!
Potato Samosa — 4.5 stars
Barbecue Jackfruit Bao — 4 stars
Pizza of the day — 4 stars
Shaved Kale & Brussels Sprout — 2 stars
Our server was great, food was good, ambiance was perfect. I definitely had a five star experience.

I saw a Groupon deal for this restaurant ($ 20 for $ 40) and immediately bought it. I’ve been here once with friends and liked the food, but my bf hadn’t been to this place yet and I wanted him to try it.
We made reservations for 10pm on a Friday night. We managed to find free street parking right on that street. The restaurant was busy and crowded we arrived, but slowly died down during our dinner.
For drinks, my bf got a couple of beers and I got the Tequila Tamarindo. My drink wasn’t very strong, but for a lightweight like me that wasn’t a bad thing. I could taste a slight hint of the tamarind.
My bf and I ordered the Angry Eggs, Chicken & Waffle Croquettes, Kaya Toast, STREET Burger, and Berbere Spiced French Fries. We thought every dish made here was unique except the deviled eggs and french fries. However, we still liked how tasty the Angry Eggs were (they have a nice spicy kick to them) and got more than one order of those. The thick fries were nicely spiced and my bf even ate up the spices at the bottom of the bowl.
My bf and I really liked the Chicken & Waffle Croquettes (chicken croquettes on top of a waffle) because they were very unique, and really tasty with the spicy maple sauce.
My bf wasn’t big on the Kaya Toast. I liked the toasted bread with coconut jam, but I would’ve preferred more egg yolks and less soy sauce (too salty and overpowers the other flavors). This wasn’t a good or bad thing, but my bf and I both noticed how the bread crust tasted like a pretzel.
We also both liked the burger, which didn’t taste like your ordinary burger. They somehow managed to cook the meat (we ordered medium) with the outside being crispy – this added a nice texture to the burger. All the condiments in the burger tasted fresh.
Service wasn’t bad. The hostess seated us on a high wobbly table all the way on the edge of the outdoor seating area. My bf asked another hostess to move us to a different table, which was much nicer. Our waitress was very friendly and offered good suggestions off of the menu. Sometimes it took awhile for her to come check on us, but I think it was because she was given too many tables to manage. She was helpful and even took the time to make conversation with us.
At the end of the night, our waitress gave us a coupon for $ 20 off our next meal. I will definitely be coming back!

I love the concept. A modern presentation of simple street food from many countries. There’s something for everyone here for every preference. A variety of spices, meats, and veggies served tapas style on small plates perfect for even the most discriminating palette.
A 2-​story building, a small front room and bar, upstairs area for overflow and/​or private functions, and a lovely 2-​tier patio. With a similarity that resembles the design of a Border Grill, the décor is colorful, fun, and artsy.
Now, you will ask yourself, how many times has Randy eaten here to have tried all of these things? And, I proudly say, ONCE (yes, I literally rolled out the door to valet… Mr Rollie Pollie, your car is ready!)
Must have:
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1. The free starter was interesting, different, and delicious. A small rolled ball, made from a small grain rice, had a curry flavor, with a sticky texture like a rice krispy treat with marshmallow. Good and addicting, and they give you 6 – 8 of them… yes!
2. Edamame Hummus w/​crispy Pappadum chips ($ 5) — with a lot of mmmm’s in that title, it’s more of a guacamole than a hummus (in color and flavor), it was AWESOME… and a great pairing with the pappadum.
3. Date & Kamut Fritters w/​yogurt sauce, rose petals, almonds ($ 6) — absolutely fantastic and different. I could eat about 25 of these without stopping, or breathing, or caring.
4. Tequila Tamarindo ($ 10) — tequila, fresh tamarind purée, fresh orange. Great citrus flavor, a total winner.
5. Apple Fritters — an OMG dessert in a homemade, cinnamon apple sauce.
Really good:
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6. Pizza of the day: Zucchini, Goat Cheese, and Red Pepper Sauce ($ 12) — nice thin crust with a good toasty edge, quality product with quality ingredients.
7. Street Burger w/​brioche bun, all natural beef, Vermont white cheddar,
yuzu kosho mayonnaise ($ 12) — I don’t turn down a burger, especially trying a new one that I haven’t tried before (gotta keep adding to the «Berger knows Burgers» list). I loved the oversized brioche bun, but the meat was a thick grind and effects the texture. Good, but not great.
8. Malbec (Argentina, Argento Reserve Mendoza ($ 10) — good, and a good price point considering we are in the Hollywood/​Beverly Hills area. Served in wee small juice glass, and a side car little 4″ high bottle.
Skip /​just meh:
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9. Turkish Zucchini Cakes w/​dill and spicy pepper sauce ($ 5) — thick and a bit doughy, I like, but not love.
10. Berbere Spiced French Fries ($ 4) — crispy, but the spice is non-​descript and just okay. With fries at a premium in calories and carbs, I suggest trying something else.
Conclusion:
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I find it hard to believe that the overall rating of a beautiful restaurant called Street has a rating less than a non-​related food truck named Street Kitchen. But, then again, sometimes it is about expectation setting, price, etc. But experience is grande here at Susan Feniger’s Street.
Love the outside patio for sure! It’s wonderful for a small group, or drinks after work. With a chance to meet and chat with Susan, I found her she extremely warm, charming, and friendly. I look forward to returning again to try other signature drinks, desserts, and several new items. A lovely evening overall.

My first time dining at Street I was blown away by how creative and different the food was. The exotic flavors and spices left me baffled with every bite. My second visit was just as peculiar and delicious.
Like I stated in my first review for Street, the ingredients are so strange and exotic it’s damn near impossible to remember them all. So, like before, I’ll try my best to remember and describe them.
The last time I was here it was cold and rainy outside so we ate near the bar inside. Now that it’s summer, we got to take advantage of the outdoor patio. The tables are small and close together, but somehow it never seemed too cramped. The extra tall palm trees make sure you never forget that you’re in LA while tasting flavors from all over the world. The one downside was that our table was right next to the fire pit so I would get a scorching hot blast of air every couple of minutes. Luckily I was able to keep both of my eyebrows.
To start things off we immediately ordered the angry eggs (spicy deviled eggs with housemade green sriracha). The eggs were one of the highlights our first time here so we knew they would be a great way to start the meal. To go with the eggs we got the Street burger (brioche bun, all natural beef, Vermont white cheddar, yuzu kosho mayonnaise), date and kamut fritters (yogurt sauce, rose petals, and almonds), albacore poke (sashimi style marinated fish, apple, cucumber, and spicy sesame), and the incredible kaya toast (toast, coconut jam, egg, dark soy, and white pepper).
The biggest highlight of the entire meal was the kaya toast. Unfortunately, this was something we missed out on the last time. This exotic take on something that could resemble a grilled cheese sandwich is probably one of the best tasting dishes I’ve tried in all of LA. The small coconut jam sandwich pieces we amazing and when dipped in the yolk of the sunny-​side up egg, they became even more delicious. I can already tell this is going to be one of those dishes I dream about in the future.
Even though the burger is the most normal thing we ordered, it still had the great yuzu kosho mayonnaise and perfectly toasted brioche bun. The patty was juicy and rich and the Vermont cheddar was the last piece of the puzzle. On my never ending quest to find the best burger in LA, Susan Feniger’s Street is pretty high on the list.
From the delicious marshmallow, curry, popcorn things at the beginning of the meal to the chocolate pound cake (with peanut butter mousse, banana, whipped cream, warm caramel sauce and salted peanuts), at the end, Street definitely served up yet another exquisite meal and fun and exotic experience. As I’ve said before, I can’t wait to return!

Some cold beer eventually led to a pair of warm, salty balls in my mouth… story of my life, right?
HUE BEER
An interesting Vietnamese lager… nothing special… but it was cold and it was beer… so I drank it.
BALLS
These were the New Orleans Laundry Day Fritters consisting of soft red bean and rice cake fried till crispy served with crystal hot sauce cream and andouille sausage crumbles. Hot balls… pretty tasty, I liked the crispy exterior and the sausage of course.
KAYA TOAST
Toasted bread spread thick with coconut jam served alongside a soft fried egg drizzled in dark soy and white pepper. A unique take on toast with a cool contrast between sweet/​savory/​salty. Toast was warm and crunchy and the egg was fried up just right. Good stuff.
MELON SALAD
As Homer Simpson would say… You don’t win friends with salad. ‘Nuff said. OK OK it wasn’t THAT bad… but c’mon…it’s a salad.
ANGRY EGGS
Deviled eggs with Malaysian hot chile relish topped with green sriracha. I liked these a lot… but was hoping they’d be spicier! Not angry enough for me… I think my egg was just very displeased or kinda mad.
TUNISIAN CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAP
Braised chicken with olives, african peppers, currants and smoked paprika. Wrapped up in warm lavash with harissa tahini ketchup, tomatoes and lettuce. I’m not a huge chicken fan but my buddy ordered this one… I liked the original flavors, pretty tasty, very unique.
BANH MI BAGUETTE
Five spice pork and rice sausage, fresh herbs, pickled daikon and green sriracha aioli. Susan Feniger has a great interpretation of Banh Mi here… warm, crunchy bread, hot, flavorful pork with cool, crisp veggies and some heat from the aioli. Not as good as Voltaggio’s version at ink sack but really damn good nonetheless.
SWEET TAMALE
Cute little dessert, just part of the DineLA menu if I recall… not bad at all.
FRUIT TART
Warm, fluffy little cake topped with fresh strawberries, peach and blueberries then a dollop of sweet cream. A pretty tasty end to an overall fun meal with a pal.
GOOD pork.
COLD beer.
HOT balls.
What more do you need to know?