Needle (CLOSED)

Started by Ryan Wong, who’s worked at fine dining spots like Otium and the now-closed Trois Mec, this small, bright green Silver Lake restaurant serves a market-driven, classically trained chef’s take on Cantonese cuisine. A honey-glazed char siu made with Berkshire pork belly comes with a side of mustard to cut the sweetness, while their majority-reservation Siu Yeh nights grace diners with perfectly grilled skewers of meat, mushrooms and vegetables. As an ever-evolving chef’s concept, it’s best to check their Instagram for the latest menu items and operating hours.