LA’s Cheapest Michelin Star Meal is Served in a Food Court | On The Line | Bon Appétit

[@kevinfry1850]

I’ve been in the industry for 15 years managing, cooking, bartending, seeving. This is my definition of a true chef. There is a lot going on in that kitchen for a casual place and they’re doing volume. Well done.

[@josephgee2515]

And how his team is treated behind-the-scenes working hard long hours for low pay with dedication.

[@Kungpowbeats]

Love how quiet it is in there. Sign of an organised team.

[@LbB-e8j]

they cant speak english thats why

[@ozzyojay]

Can I just say all the chefs on Bon Appetit are some of the most down to earth, service driven and team-loving people you'll ever meet.

[@JuanLopez-i5z8u]

I remember going in 2019 after the worth it video dropped (they won) and I was in the area so i decided to give it a try. Haven’t stopped going and never miss a birthday there. Without a doubt the best seafood you’ll ever find in Los Angeles.

[@rbryson07]

Totally different and nearly $1k but also try providence

[@g4mmer]

This is what I call a restaurant business owner, not only his owner, but he’s also a leader, helping out his fellow employees and friends

[@franciscosepulveda]

Discovered this placed about a year ago by accident while on my way to a Lakers game. Was looking for a “somewhat” fast serving food place for a quick bite, to my surprise this place was plagued with multiple Michelline star awards and the prices were reasonable. This has become my wife’s and my best Mexican seafood spot!!! 😊 🌟 ❤

[@ardy3936]

Been going since they opened. Well deserved on the recognition

[@musicsoul2327]

With such fair prices, they should be filled to the brim every day.

[@doit2win]

Put your money where your mouth is

[@arcticredpanda4598]

600 person line

[@Upsidedownpopsicle]

Not with this administration. Who can afford anything let alone going out. Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck

[@JohnXina69420]

@@Upsidedownpopsicle no one asked

[@PerfectPrinceX1]

@@Upsidedownpopsicle no theyre not lol. just because youre broke doesnt mean everyone else. just because you cant afford a house doesnt mean no one else cant lol. the stock market is at all time highs. get some assets lil bub

[@MikeDuffy-t1g]

Holbox is genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in LA. Bravo for the recognition!

[@Shichman]

Went here twice my last time in LA. Best fish tacos I've ever had. Incredible, affordable, and friendly. Wow.

[@believensee8621]

Love a chef that feeds the team before the rush. Great job!

[@alexis1156]

It's legit impressive that they have a Michelin star with those kind of numbers

[@killertaco26]

I used to pass Mercado de Paloma every day and had no clue there was a food court in there

[@NT-wg1fg]

Let alone a Michelin starred restaurant. Not rated, but a star is incredible. Never judge a book by its cover 😂

[@MsMaiko007]

料理の国境を超えて絶賛して美味しかったです。作る側の気持ちがメッチャ伝わってきました。❤

[@LightWarriors4Life]

A Michelin star restaurant in a food court 😳 who would have thunk? 🤔🧐 Food looks delicious 🤗

[@RealJesusChrist1]

'thunk' is wild

[@boralt1640]

*thunked*

[@kyle896]

I wanna thunk you

[@vunesa14]

Singapore lol 😜

[@shortandcut]

Well in case you didn't know there is a street food that has a Michelin star LOL.

[@jasonspencer9188]

One of the best episodes I've seen.great job👍👍👍👍

[@user-jc5lf6sf7g]

This guys love and passion for the food and what he does makes him more than deserving of that Michelin star

[@amitzyraizy7774]

I just love these series. Need make moreeee

[@mikeh2520]

Wow, I'd love to try this tasting menu. I'm far away now but will remember this.

[@davidh9823]

Another restaurant to add to my travel list. Very nice!

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

Five minutes in, and I'm learning how to properly store fish for cooking. Thanks!!!!

[@coltonvanessa5096]

Amazing to be turning out food of that quality at that price point

[@kelseysmess]

Holbox is AMAZING love eating here!!! worth visiting for sure

[@honeybadger.o]

special shoutout to the scallop taco, top 3 best i’ve ever had !!

[@allisonle8596]

Quality and expertise. I’ll be eating here soon.

[@HarZoiD]

Shoutout to Holbox. Amazing food

[@janusconner3710]

AH-MAZINGAH

[@zainhouri4812]

I went before it got its Michelin star and it was phenomenal the tacos and the ceviche were so fresh and tasty the type of meal you eat with a smile on your face

[@angelbanuelos3689]

Chef seems like a cool guy ✅

[@eyeballs306]

Went when Holbox was featured on Worth It and was great. So glad they continued to be great and earned their star! Congrats!

[@bernovem9385]

Thanks for sharing this-!! The next time I am around the area, I will try it-!!😉

[@louiehernandez4741]

Ate here twice in the summer of 2024. Absolutely worth the effort to visit.

[@edjack1993]

This place looks fantastic. Love the care taken regarding the food.

[@ilford6x6]

Been here multiple times and also before their Michelin star. Always a phenomenal meal every time. Staff is super nice as well. Highly recommend

[@TomMarch-kq5ug]

I live in Santa Barbara and I go on business trips n LA twice a month and I always cruise thru that part of town and eat there!! La comida esta muy bueno, A mi me Gusta!!!! I'm a white guy raised here in SB with excellent Mexican American people who are great people and excellent cooks...

[@willchen90]

Just visited - extremely delicious!

[@monkyebrain]

The best tacos in the US full stop. You can taste their passion.

[@cameronbatko]

Dry aged fish. I haven’t seen that before and that urchin looks great

[@nocct41724]

You probably have but didn't realize it! Lots of sushi is dry aged. Most, if not all the fish in any edomae omakase will be dry aged. And in LA specifically, many popular places dry age fish - Yang's Kitchen and Providence off the top of my head. The Joint in Sherman Oaks is actually a dry aged fish market.

[@U0EN0]

Great energy!

[@lifetimepav]

Simply amazing!!!

[@feendragon]

One of the best videos yet

[@armandosanchez4830]

This look amazing

[@seoulbistro]

Such an accomplishment!!

[@lisad56]

I’ve been eating there for years. Since they open the Itza restaurant. Everyone should try the different restaurants in the food court.

[@vetoquinzy8740]

Love this video

[@thephotocollective6095]

This food looks delicious!!!!

[@smores10234]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! So inspiring❤

[@DGerharts]

This is inspired cooking! Amazing

[@blucaller1]

Went just a few days before this vid posted. Still got the Kanpachi & Uni Tostada on my mind 🤤

[@ditackett]

Wow. 600-700 people they serve on a day? That’s amazing.

[@stuarthdoblin]

I nominate him and his crew for training the chefs for the US school lunch program.

[@VB-fo1oc]

What chefs 🤨

[@stuarthdoblin]

@@VB-fo1oc Those who prepare food for school lunch programs.

[@VB-fo1oc]

@@stuarthdoblin I understand that but there are no chefs in most schools

[@carp6448]

Cooking = science. Love it. 😍

[@arizonachris1011]

It all looks so amazing! Now I'm hungry!

[@SattarM-ju3dv]

Nice one please continue

[@Nesquik41393]

One of my favorite restaurants in LA ❤

[@owenbeharry8478]

i actually want to try this food. The octopus taco=yum

[@heafie]

😊 Another chef that could have his own TV series... And I don't even like seafood that much

[@480brad]

Love his passion!

[@DaVinciCosmeticsUSA]

Yummy can wait to go eat some food.

[@U.s.e.r.3493]

Great episode

[@meshap.8713]

Passed by this placed several times and now asking myself, why have I not stopped by this place?!

[@judithdomangue9995]

Congratulations on your success!

[@TheHappybunny671]

This place is awesome I go there all the time

[@christianhansen3292]

Abalone season has been closed since 2017 because of the mortality of red abalone populations caused by environmental stressors. In the years leading up to the closure, the California Fish and Game Commission continued to tighten the regulations for harvesting abalone in an effort to thwart their diminishing numbers.

[@ArvisPavilons]

So i have to pay premium to taste this dying species :(

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

They are so small compared to what I remember in the sixties and seventies.... they are being farmed these days also.

[@MikeBishoptv]

There’s an Abalone farm in Santa Barbera, wild Abalone is much larger

[@sam94132]

That's in NorCal. HolBox and Santa Barbara both SoCal. Also, I believe these are farmed ablone.

[@MayanAngler]

Abalone is highly regulated and those served in a restaurant are farmed, not wild.

[@dynerebon05]

Michelin Star makes this restaurant famous.

[@damonstewart70]

He's a great boss

[@leighgray8537]

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[@lukey1989]

How do you prep constantly for that🤔😮 even with a separate prep team potentially 😮

[@Pyroific]

5:03 i should call her

[@MEGAGPU]

I missed my days at USC

[@ArielK1987]

Dry aging is one of the best things since slice bread.

[@smallnumbers36]

Beautiful food ✨

[@sasentaiko]

Mercado la Paloma is so interesting and yummy! Unfortunately I only go there if I need to go to the DMV. Now I need another excuse!

[@zombi3907]

I uave eaten here and it's awesome. I think he used to sous at Demian

[@Sacksamus81]

One of his sous chefs did, she just opened her own spot called Komal at the Mercado La Paloma.

[@malkov0001]

Great food at reasonable prices. I hate fine dining!

[@Federico-ms5pn]

I’ll have one of everything 😂

[@brandonfong8019]

Just went first time: best ceviche all time

[@lcglazer]

by USC, of course. where else will a Mexican food court find that kind of dough. I used to eat there a lot and this wasnt there so must be new.

[@Wrecktoid]

I need to get there!

[@scottyplug]

I've eaten here. It's worth the hype.

[@johndoe-by4up]

I will never ever pay over 2 dollars for a taco

[@BalazarsBrain]

Din Tai Fung is pretty cheap (I guess it's their Hong Kong Branch w the star) but the LA branch seems identical to me.

[@el5495]

Blue fin tuna is about to go extinct

[@kiwee4577]

What about the duck restaurant in Taiwan that was covered by A Great Big Story? That's still $1.50 no?

[@kinglydone6785]

I’ll have to eat here

[@hedytorres2068]

The best of the best --

[@CodyWhitman]

Holbox is the truth!

[@UwU-hp9lq]

probably the only place on this channel that I've been to XD

[@sympatyk8906]

👍

[@MatthewPhoto]

what's the brand of the lump charcoal?

[@Izzz2019]

👏👏👏

[@windy.way0]

I kind of want to try sea urchins now 🤔

[@JuliesWorldXoXo]

LOVE this! 👏 awesome! ✨✨🐟 🐙 🐠 🦞 🦐✨✨🔥

[@ditackett]

If they served 600 people on the average of 100$ each that’s 60k A DAY! Or even if they only spend $50 that’s 30k in a day.

[@quentin7249]

santa maria style

[@loo0oop]

Address? And what do i order for the Michelin meal? Being serious. lol

[@erichanners8502]

Drive by here all the time. Im stopping next time solid......

[@frozty189]

Great video but i must say.. cooking is why i cook

[@kylebondoc3634]

he was on triple d

[@ConKhiMyDen]

Place is STUPID FIRE