The Eater LA team highlights exceptional dishes they have recently enjoyed, including mapo tofu and minced pork on rice from Pine & Crane and a well-crafted cinnamon roll from Badash Bakes. Pine & Crane is noted for its lively atmosphere, no-reservation policy, and generous portions that make it a consistent favorite for meals. Badash Bakes, known for its delicious cinnamon rolls, strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it a noteworthy stop in Pasadena along with various other baked goods.
Meals at Pine & Crane have been a constant in my life for longer than I can remember. I've spent numerous nights in the lively dining room, sipping on Taiwanese beer and splitting plates of fluffy buns. The no-reservations set up keeps the restaurant a flexible option for any kind of night, and minimal pre-planning is needed to swing by.
For me, the requirements for a cinnamon roll include a balance of frosting, layers of cinnamon, and sweetness that is not overpowering, plus a well-proofed dough that is good hot or cold. Badash Bakes prepares one of LA's best cinnamon rolls that hits each of these perfectly.
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