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Los Angeles dining news is moving fast this week: a casual Chinese counter opens at the Original Farmers Market, Roy Choi hinted at reviving a beloved rice-bowl spot, and a Reseda landmark is being reimagined for food and film. These developments matter because they shift where Angelenos will eat and gather in 2025–2027 and signal renewed interest in neighborhood dining destinations.
The highlights below cover openings, menus, timelines and what diners should watch for.
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New casual Chinese spot arrives at the Original Farmers Market
The team behind biang biang noodle specialist Noodle Art has launched a counter-service concept at the Original Farmers Market called Oh My Dumpling. The menu leans familiar and approachable, with staples aimed at quick, everyday meals.
Expect items such as spicy cumin beef, chow mein, pork dumplings and classic egg rolls, alongside homestyle plates like scrambled eggs with tomato, mapo tofu and sweet-and-sour shrimp. The stall opens on March 6 and will sit near the recently announced return of Bay Area favorite Gott’s Roadside.
- What: Oh My Dumpling — casual, counter-service Chinese
- Where: Original Farmers Market
- When: Opens March 6
Roy Choi hints at Chego comeback
On February 16, chef Roy Choi posted on Instagram suggesting that Chego, his cult-favorite rice bowl restaurant, may return. Chego originally closed in 2019 after roughly six years in Chinatown; previous plans to reopen never took shape.
Choi’s message does not include a location or date, but the tease has stirred interest among longtime fans who remember the restaurant for its straightforward, bold-flavored bowls. If Choi follows through, a revival would be notable for the city’s fast-casual landscape and for diners who have awaited the brand’s return.
Reseda Theatre set for a food hall conversion
Planning documents and reporting by Urbanize indicate the former Reseda Theatre is slated to become a food hall targeted for a 2027 opening. The developer, Azure Development, envisions a mixed-use overhaul that could include a small cinema alongside food vendors.
This project illustrates a broader trend of repurposing single-screen and historic movie houses into multiuse venues — a model that developers say can revive underused downtowns and attract steady foot traffic. Residents and city planners will be watching permits, tenant lineups and community impact as the proposal advances.
Afternoon tea and a Holi tasting at Kurrypinch
Kurrypinch, a Sri Lankan restaurant, has added an afternoon tea service and a special tasting menu for Holi. The tea service runs Tuesday through Sunday, 4–6 p.m., and pairs Ceylon tea with small plates such as a mackerel sandwich, lamb pot pie and pol pani.
For Holi on March 4, the kitchen will serve a $30 tasting menu built around hoppers — a bowl-shaped Sri Lankan pancake — with fillings like spicy shrimp and jackfruit. Reservations are required for the Holi tasting.
| Offering | Days / Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon tea | Tue–Sun, 4–6 p.m. | Ceylon tea with small savory bites |
| Holi tasting menu | March 4 | $30 per person; includes hoppers with spicy shrimp, jackfruit and pol pani; reservations required |
Taken together, these stories point to a city that’s still experimenting with formats — from counter-service stalls to hybrid food hall–cinema spaces — while established chefs revisit past projects. For diners, that means more neighborhood choices and new opportunities to sample regional flavors without traveling far.
If you plan to visit any of these places in the coming weeks, check opening-day announcements and reservation requirements; small venues and tasting menus can fill quickly.
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