California Living with LASA: Chef's Night Out

Chad and Chase Valencia, the brothers behind LA Chinatown's LASA, a modern Filipino-American restaurant, cook food inspired by their childhood and their experience of growing up in California. Whether it's taking a classic dish like sinigang, a traditional Filipino stew, and swapping out the tamarind for rhubarb, the dishes at LASA honor the tradition of Filipino cuisine while embracing new techniques and approaches.
Chad and Chase recently opened their first brick and mortar location in Los Angeles, so they have a lot to celebrate on their Chef's Night Out. The brothers head out with their Front of House Manager (and Chase's fiance), Stephanie, Chad's Wife, Paola, and Sous Chef, Nico de Leon.
They begin their night at Melody Lounge in Chinatown for a few beers, whiskey, and a mezcal cocktail. After some drinks, it's time for a Cuban feast at Silver Lake's El Cochinito filled with Ropa Vieja, Plantanos Maduros, Pollo Empanizado, Albondigas, and Key Lime Flan. What do you want after a super filling meal? Fried chicken, of course. The crew heads to Monterey Park's Tokyo Fried Chicken for sake, fried chicken, and bonbons for the road. For a nightcap, it's tequila and burgers at Everson Royce Bar in Downtown LA. The night ends at LASA for late night Pancit, a gigantic vat of Gyūdon-style beef, and rosé.
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[@GrimReacts]

It's been so goddamn long since the last one I feel, fucking hype! I always watch this while eating to make my food taste better...

[@abduljabbaralhayyan7791]

My food always taste better with food vlogs lol

[@joshharris3979]

Cruxal we must be twins. And it has been so long! Why is this show not being made enough>!!! and or more!! i need to speak with someone at Vice!!!

[@100nujabes]

This restaurant is history in the making. Seriously. Every Asian cuisine has had its shining moment except for Filipino. I think this will be the spot that'll finally put our food on the pedestal. Now, I don't know these cats but I'm super proud of them and what they do. I wish I could experience this first hand. Maybe in the future...

[@rudystraight1750]

100nujabes philipino food sucks

[@NYsliceTV]

I got to eat at LASA. One of the best burgers I ever had. All the plates we ordered Were great!

[@CyberDocUSA]

That was an awesome episode! They really had a nice crew and family.

[@cryptocurrencyog]

great vibes from these two dudes, keep up the great work! keep making more shows like this please , you guys need your own show ... thanks for the great content.. food looks great

[@HonestAbe6991]

Love this series, Munchies! Keep 'em coming please!

[@rj3808]

"you got rice or what??" "right here dude!"

[@patrickmorin100]

whaaaa

[@OfADemon]

Been wanting to go to Lasa for what feels like a couple years now ever since first hearing about it but things haven't worked out. Hopeully get to check it out soon because it looks incredible from obviously the food but also to the awesome staff and ownership.

[@DeanRendar]

Being born in Hospital in Los Angeles but actually living at different city after my mom had me, if feels like I was destined to work the line there. I did make the drive out to LASA with my dad after seeing it on a PBS broadcast here in the inland empire though. The infused bagoong butter was a next level concept I was impressed by.

[@tummyfungus]

I love this, perfect timing too

[@TakeKareMusic]

This is such an awesome video. The guys are hilarious and the spots they went to were so LA. Congrats.. gonna come by LASA soon! :)

[@zunairakhan7109]

AFTER SO LONG FINALLY YAYAY BEST SHOW EVER

[@jmigcasan3077]

Glab to be back with an episode. This series is one of the best in Munchies

[@randyschwaggins]

I'm glab too

[@Badboybonesy]

Thanks Munchies I was worried there hasn't been any chef nights out for awhile its my favourite show:) :)

[@DSki-wh5hc]

Good to read that the homies are bouncing somewhat back with Lasita. Watching this series one year after Covid shut down the restaurant industry is rough.

[@jheydizzle22]

Chefs night out is gold

[@wongjefx980]

dang.. been awhile for Chef's Night Out... these guys must have endless pits for stomachs... that was a lot of hearty food...

[@bayzoify]

Shout out mndsng

[@doggieGZ]

This really is the epitome if good LA food.

[@logangellasch8944]

got your back.

[@KingDennisJensen]

These guys are great! Respect to the brothers :)

[@alexandersalz5850]

8:50 nice choice of soundtrack! :D

[@madebyschlag]

The chef is the same guy you see skateboarding in MNDSGN, Camelblues video.

[@TheRockwell25]

Awesome video

[@thekizer45]

11:25 That sour cucumber crush beer is badass.

[@Youknowmeozone]

This was love in one episode

[@smlbcity23]

Filipino restaurant looks like home food to me.

[@jake_villanueva]

Hard to imagine a cooler restaurant setup with the brothers and SO involved.

[@tomtakumi]

where's the red horse beer?

[@user-fx2hg7jl5h]

This episode is kinda okay..its not that annoying..hehe 😉🔥

[@torsteinrocks]

Yeaaa buddyyy

[@McHodgebin]

Can't be a chef's night out without some tweezer shots.

[@ajit9598]

Do people still use "bomb" as a compliment....honest question ...really

[@savagedpepe6930]

Ajit Agoram normies do

[@KalbiKing]

Are you that bad at interpreting context clues....honest question ...really

[@valdeaunia]

yes, mostly californians lol. I guess it's now okay since there hasn't been any major bombing and guns (especially ar-15s) are the recent the weapon of choice of terrorists

[@littlebirdie963]

Yeah only the cool kids

[@slickboyLA]

yea we say it all the time here in SoCal

[@michaelpardo4709]

astig!

[@agro2much4me2]

i died a bit on the inside when she screamed worldstar.

[@STILLBLUE_]

Was that mdsgn eating at the restaurant ?

[@fv120]

Was that mndsghn at the beginning

[@ksszsun1820]

12:37 is that the kid from fresh off the boat

[@drypotatoandjam4180]

They needed to hit up that pan de sal joint in Eagle Rock

[@boycerazor]

Bomb..

[@dydrmfm7579]

happy to see mndsgn and alima

[@udcaps]

nice sesh

[@godofdevil1]

LONG TIME NO SEE

[@tannercollins9863]

I see the sour beer nice

[@kkmastudios2693]

I 'm hap filipino and a korean!

[@JoopieHeld]

Totally not scripted.

[@gamjc]

It didn't get pumped up with energy until they went back to the restaurant. Good food though all around.

[@ikkyacoustic2852]

is that mndsgn??? 01:03

[@yomommastupid]

poor 5th wheel

[@bomrad4001]

Anyone else notice they used that one shot twice? Forget to record enough B-Roll?

[@Georgers12]

I live down the street from Tokyo Fried Chicken and was super disappointed when I tried it.

[@lunarbeam7764]

woah such a crossover lol

[@ZanguSwe]

"Some soy sauce" *proceeds to pour a third of the container into the pot*

[@kojkuv100]

Finally

[@Longdongsilvers-bk7wv]

7:15 isn't that lady from a buzzfeed episode

[@kobe24OBCity]

you close your eyes and its alvin cailan

[@simmerdownsouth]

Yo did I just peep mndsgn looool

[@Skeir0n]

do think these guys have written a playbook, everything seems so articial

[@andyricciardi6086]

1:03 it's MNDSGN!

[@braayan03]

Modern Filipino Fushion!

[@omegapryo]

LA BEAT SCENE REPRESENT!!!!! MNDSGN @1:03 & AHWLEE @13:26

[@KennyIT]

Party on... party people

[@famdrew44]

Why he call Gyudon Gayudon though

[@ToOmAnYBLUNTS420]

A little too chill, they could have gone a little harder

[@joeybetancourt4040]

Is that Mndsgn?? Stones Throw making moves LMAO

[@wankawanka1]

8:37 Is Elaine (?) familiar for some reason?

[@swimmingbird238]

1:03 Mndsgn?

[@karna109]

Mndsgn @ 13:20?

[@MommiesLittleMonster]

Tequila Ocho is where it's at. Good move.

[@iceling01]

Imagin them have a Puerto Rican 🇵🇷friend rest . ☝🏿

[@rafierliansyah7261]

its kinda bit boring at first but it all changed when they get back to lasa

[@jammiiee]

What a bunch of drips.

[@wetguavass]

They US-Filipino ..Not every US citizen is American.

[@bambamkapow8843]

Look like Jollibee chicken to me.

[@julianpierpont6962]

I’m not even that into Philippine chicks. But her at 12:35. Something else

[@215Daniel]

Lame episode to return with this hot series with. Say "bomb" one more time. Please.

[@jessehuguez1184]

Paola Ain't Loyal

[@mrawesome3959]

They look slight boring tbh. Quick shout out to the Homie Eric C!! Park’s Finest baby!!

[@jessz3]

Tokyo Fried Chicken Co. #CHICKENWATCH2K18

[@nephildevil]

Becomes part of your dna? What are you know, a xenomorph?

[@KniceKnafs]

Rhubarb for sinigang ain’t cutting it. You either use a tamarind base or go with unripe bayabas(guava).

[@Ran2046]

....

[@REDHOODTHETURTLE]

First

[@stevensteven648]

They feel so inconfortable being filmed...

[@KMFN-yw7gq]

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭⚡️⚡️

[@nosreffejforgot29]

MNDSGN!!

[@MaDeuce80]

Mndsgn!!!!

[@MANIACBOA]

third

[@gabrielfranco6965]

Fourth ehh lol

[@dangerislander]

fourth

[@niklaswallin5436]

g-eazy 13:24

[@hudbud22]

second

[@Echasinamor]

Chads bomb

[@qurklewss]

6:20 wtf! Crack cocaine?

[@evanprice4377]

guide hispanic such date commitment breast drug vacation.

[@bignut6721]

It’s mndsgn

[@informationnews9626]

Lmfao, I live in Tokyo, and the only fried chicken that looks like that here is from KFC...

[@tyteavlogs21]

I’d rather prefer my moms kare KARE

[@mikeramon2774]

EVERY American Filipino girl looks like that chick; Michelle Maylene from backseat bangers...heheheheheeh

[@matthardy8821]

What a boring night out

[@LuisJimenezV]

Good choice of restaurants, really appetizing and good vibe host..that said, a bit lame these guys..

[@boredguy1516]

is that last bit really necessary though