Why did we dine here? – Pine & Crane is a fast casual Taiwanese Chinese restaurant in the hip Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. It has 4.5 stars on Yelp with almost 2000 reviews. We had to see what all the hype was all about. Insider Tip – Come with several people to eat Family Style Cuisine – Chinese – Taiwanese Location – Silver Lake, Los Angeles Opened – 2014 Service – Pine & Crane is an order at the counter, get a number spot, they help you get seated. There are lots of people circulating to help bring your food, add items, and more. Verdict – Pine & Crane had a large cross section of LA, with lots of hipsters and a smattering of Asians. Accessible Chinese food in a cool atmosphere. While some of the authenticity and edge maybe lacking, the place is very popular with its audience. Many of the customers would intimidated by a more authentic Chinese restaurant in the SGV. The owners also run Joy on York. Is this restaurant worth a 5 minute drive? Yes. 30 minute? Maybe. 1 Hour? No. Pine & Crane Signature Dishes – Three Cup Chicken, Beef Noodle Soup, […]

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