Chibiscus Cafe and Restaurant

Pork buns feature mouthwatering chashu pork with crunchy vegetables. The only thing missing is the Sriracha.  (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)

Kimchi fried rice offers a little taste of Korea.  (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)

Egg, chashu pork, noodles, broth -- behold the Chibiscus tonkotsu ramen.  (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)

Colorful chalkboards and emoticons give an adorable face to the small open kitchen at Chibiscus.  (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)

Blocks of spam musubi are a perfect way to start any great meal.  (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)

Asian music videos are mesmerizing and inexplicable.  (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)

Brick toast is delicious and dictionary thick.  (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)