Interested in checking out the freshest new spots in Los Angeles? From a Taiwanese spot to a doughnut shop, read on for a list of the newest businesses to land in the city.
The Most Valuable Playa
8321 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester
The Most Valuable Playa is a Taiwanese spot, offering burgers and more.
This new business serves up Taiwanese-inspired small bites. Try the Taiwanese popcorn fried chicken, the slow-braised pork belly sandwich or the sesame oil chicken. According to the business' Facebook page, The Most Valuable Playa is a "neighborhood eatery serving everyday comfort food with shares of Taiwanese small bites." View the full menu.
The Most Valuable Playa's current Yelp rating of four stars out of 17 reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Jeremy B., who reviewed The Most Valuable Playa on Aug. 12, wrote, "The food was excellent. The garlic noodles, the pork belly sandwich and the popcorn chicken were all outstandingly delicious. "
Adrian M. noted, "My favorite[s] on the menu were the Hainan Chicken, garlic noodles and fried chicken. The fried chicken in particular was so addicting. Another big plus is their selection of draft beers, which perfectly goes with their savory food."
The Most Valuable Playa is open from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and noon–10 p.m. on weekends.
Ceragem Massage & Healing Center
5563 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester
Ceragem Massage & Healing Center is an acupuncture, chiropractor and massage therapist spot.
This new business provides far infrared ray treatment combined with acupuncture, massage and chiropractic stretching using Ceragem beds.
Ceragem Massage & Healing Center's current Yelp rating of five stars out of seven reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Therealone S., who reviewed Ceragem Massage & Healing Center - Los Angeles on May 28, wrote, "Very pleasant experience [and] very relaxing... My body and mind feels more relax[ed]. Great machine with different levels to soothe your specific need."
Carlos C. noted, "it was such a different experience in regards to what you'd expect. You're massaged by a machine that uses infrared technology to detect pressure points in your body and make sure to target those areas."
Ceragem Massage & Healing Center is open from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and noon–5 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Wednesday.)
Fōnuts
12065 Ventura Place, Studio City
fōnuts is a vegan and gluten-free doughnut spot.
fōnuts offers baked gluten-free doughnuts, with flavors ranging from banana chocolate to blueberry earl grey to strawberry shortcake. It also offers seasonal and vegan doughnuts. View the flavors here.
fōnuts currently holds five stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Karen W., who reviewed fōnuts on June 26, wrote, "If you're going to treat yourself to a [doughnut], the flavor, consistency, richness and quality of healthy ingredients in these deserve your choice."
Ron L. noted, "...This shop bakes their [doughnuts] and have made their faux [doughnuts] much closer to the texture and taste of regular [doughnuts]. The dough is not too heavy and cake like, and the flavors are tasty."
fōnuts is open from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
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