Interested in discovering the freshest new spots downtown? From a chicken rotisserie spot to a bubble tea spot, read on for a list of the newest hotspots to open in this Los Angeles neighborhood.
Mon Petit Poulet
541 S. Spring St.
Mon Petit Poulet is a chicken shop.
This new business specializes in French rotisserie chicken. On the menu, look for free range organic chicken, organic duck or organic vegetable side dishes by the pound. The shop also sells lunch combos. View the menu here.
Mon Petit Poulet currently holds 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Jon L., who reviewed Mon Petit Poulet on Aug. 30, wrote, "Excellent rotisserie chicken, hit all the marks, crispy skin, juicy tender meat and well seasoned. This was paired with the rosemary jus, which really took the chicken to another level."
Rex X. noted, "They strike a good balance between the trade-off of crispy skin and tender chicken, and the flavor is better than Costco. There are six options on the menu for chicken that are really au jus options. The chicken is roasted the same way, but the juices have different infusions."
Mon Petit Poulet is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. daily.
Abernethy's
220 N. Hope St.
Abernethy's is a New American spot.
This new business spotlights emerging chefs on the LA culinary scene. Chef Shirley Chung of Miss Chi Cafe is the inaugural chef, who is serving up Chinese American cuisine. Menu items range from chicken potstickers to hot and sour sablefish to rice pudding.
Abernethy's' current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of three reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Edward T., who reviewed Abernethy's on Sept. 5, wrote, "New restaurant at the newly remodeled Downtown Music Center... 4.5 stars overall, great staff, good drinks and tasty food."
Jillian G. noted, "Abernethy's is a wonderful addition to The Music Center. I love the concept of having new and emerging chefs every three months... My favorite dishes were the kung pao tofu, the lacquered chicken and the carrots. Also, the drinks were excellent. Make sure to save room for the mochi donuts and rice pudding for dessert.
Abernethy's is open from 5 p.m.–11 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Koja Kitchen
611 W. Seventh St.
Koja Kitchen is a Korean, Japanese and Asian fusion spot.
This new business, which started as a food truck in San Francisco, specializes in traditional Korean and Japanese eats. The menu now features Korean barbecue short rib served between lightly fried garlic rice buns, miso-coconut braised pork served over furikake-seasoned rice and ahi tuna and salmon sashimi salad. The restaurant offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Check out the full menu.
Yelp users are excited about Koja Kitchen, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews on the site.
Yelper Crystal N., who reviewed Koja Kitchen on Sept. 9, wrote, "...Everything has so much flavor. My personal favorite is the beef bowl since it's easier to eat than the burger (but the crispy rice patties are so good). Umami fries and soy garlic wings are also part of my go-to order. Their strawberry mint lemonade is also refreshing and delicious."
Antho L. noted, "Koja serves a fusion of tacos, salad bowls, rice bowls, fries and wings with flavors from Korea and Japan. The dishes are pure comfort foods that soothe the taste buds."
Café Persona
714 W. First St.
café Persona is a spot to score coffee, tea and more.
café Persona serves up espresso and tea drinks. On the menu, look for specialty coffee roasted by Stereoscope, signature drinks like strawberry milk or Vietnamese cold brew or ice-blended smoothies like mango or pineapple.
café Persona's current rating of five stars out of nine reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Ron G., who reviewed café Persona on Sept. 8, wrote, "This is a beautiful space to decompress or work. Specialty items are well thought out and curated by Tammy, the owner, who cares about the customer. [The] latte was excellent with high-powered beans. "
Jorge M. noted, "There is plenty of seating, the service is considerate and knowledgeable, and their cold brew is top tier."
café Persona is open from 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Tea Maru
724 S. Spring St., Corporation Food Hall
Tea Maru is a tea room, offering bubble tea and more.
Tea Maru provides handcrafted bubble tea drinks. From fresh taro iced tea with sweet potato boba to Uji matcha latte with strawberry boba to Okinawa milk tea with brown sugar boba, this spot hopes to satisfy your bubble tea cravings. Classic cheese foam and slushes are also available, as well as toppings like aloe vera, red bean and lychee jelly. See the full menu here.
Tea Maru's current Yelp rating of four stars out of 22 reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Nicole H., who reviewed Tea Maru on Sept. 13, wrote, "We tried the strawberry tea and the kiwi tea. They were both so good. The drinks both have a strong distinct tea flavor at the end... Their boba is sweet and has good texture."
Eugenia L. noted, "...Their boba is what sets them apart. The quality of their bobas is the perfect consistency of chewy and sweet from all the homemade flavors they make."
Tea Maru is open from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and 12:30 p.m.–10 p.m. on weekends.
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