Steep LA - Los Angeles, California

Janette M.

Came here for a mixer held for lawyers, judges and law students, and we had a wonderful time. The food is delicious, the ambience is pleasant and the drinks are amazing. Let's talk about the staff. They are absolutely wonderful. They aren't putting on that fake customer service game face, these people are easy going and give great service. Thank you so much for such a wonderful time.

Also, they serve tea and teach about the meaning of tea ceremonies and that is absolutely beautiful. Learning a different culture in a lovely and comfortable environment. If you are nearby, stop in.

Chris H.

As a long-time patron of Steep LA, I’ve enthusiastically supported the space not only for its curated teas and inventive pop-ups, but for what it represents—a thoughtful homage to Chinese tea culture, championed so passionately by Lydia and her team. Over the years, I’ve brought friends, attended events, and spent well over a thousand dollars supporting what I believed to be a rare and meaningful culinary venture.

However, my experience yesterday was nothing short of jarring. During a casual visit with friends, what should have been another serene tea session was abruptly derailed by the disruptive and erratic behavior of part-owner Samuel Wang. Visibly intoxicated, he initiated an unprovoked verbal altercation with one of my guests over a trivial matter, and soon after, turned his hostility toward others in the room—including myself—despite my having no involvement.

To witness someone in a leadership position behave so belligerently, and inebriated no less, is profoundly disappointing. It casts a shadow over the professionalism and integrity that Steep LA has worked so hard to build. This was not a fleeting lapse in judgment—it was an aggressive, public outburst that left multiple patrons uncomfortable and disrespected.

For a hospitality-driven space, this kind of behavior is not only unacceptable—it’s damaging. I strongly urge the management to reflect on how such conduct undermines the very culture they’ve sought to celebrate. At the very least, an acknowledgment and public apology from Mr. Wang is warranted.

Steep LA remains a venue with immense potential, but moments like this remind us that ambiance is not just aesthetic—it’s human. And yesterday’s experience was anything but steeped in grace.

Elizabeth

Steep LA is a fantastic cocktail bar that offers a unique and delightful experience. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a night out with friends or a date. One of the standout drinks on their menu is the ube cocktail. It's a pastel purple drink made with ube, which gives it a rich, creamy texture and a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. It's both visually stunning and delicious, definitely a must-try!

Another great option is their pineapple cake daiquiri. It's a classic cocktail that's perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. The bartenders at Steep LA really know their craft, and it shows in the quality of their drinks. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or just looking to try something new, Steep LA won't disappoint.

Avedon A.

This is just a review leans more on their cocktail menu over anything else.

We love the vibes, we know the tea is great. Bites are delish (even just the Furikake Popcorn is worth having more of).
But after a few cocktails we felt they didn’t match up to the price based on their flavor profiles.
Lack of balance was the common consensus across a few of these. I’m not sure he actually taste tested some of these, but they either just love sweet drinks without regard to how they really taste or just a bunch of friends be family.
Take for example the Pineapple Cake Daiquiri. A mix of rums, juice (sweet) and some egg and butter (savory). Neither really complimented the other and the ingredients felt disjointed. I’m curious on the ratios because with rums and pineapple especially it can get very sweet and overpower the other ingredients. I honestly felt the lack of some other acid like citrus (yuzu or lime would have probably bridged this better) would have helped.
Some others tasted fine though there wasn’t anything that immediately made them pop.

I get that this is main a tea spot. So it’s admirable that they even have a cocktail menu. But I’d probably stick to that myself the next time I come in. Their cocktail menu does look adventurous if not for the sake of mixing up a lot of different ingredients together. So maybe I’ll try again someday.

The tea as always, is amazing and flavorful and taste pretty much EXACTLY how they describe it.

Jorrell W.

Lovely tea house with a nice, relaxed atmosphere. I liked that they were laptop friendly but also had some food options for those looking to dine. There's metered street parking and a parking structure nearby. Also, two blocks away from the metro if you're taking the train. Wish they had more non-caffeinated options.

Kai

I loved how straight forward this place was without adding too much decors and ingredients to make it seem pretentious. Love the bev forward cocktail/tea/bites menu with lots of herbal concoctions to choose from. Usually stray away from sweet drinks but all the drinks I tasted here were mildly sweet and lovely. Loved the server with red lips, super friendly and knowledgeable. ❤️

Leon A.

Cute neighborhood tea lounge! I go here often for afternoon tea. Their lunch menu is actually pretty good - chicken and rice as well as their soba noodles were great.

I’ve also visited at night for their tea-based cocktails, and all the drinks I’ve tasted were great.

Tina C.

Their cheesecake and ruby tea cake were bomb. Would totally go back for those. I like the concept and there wasn’t a huge wait on a Friday evening.