Though Chowhounds have varying opinions about UMAMIcatessen, everybody agrees on one thing: The foie gras doughnuts are spectacular. They’ll disappear soon, after California’s foie gras ban kicks in, so get them while you can. As for the rest of UMAMIcatessen’s offerings, many Chowhounds think the food is good, not great. sku, on the other hand, [...]
A few Chowhounds have complained about the lack of sushi in chef Shunji’s omakase, so PeterCC quizzed him on a recent visit. Shunji explained that his omakase is intended to be a selection of cooked dishes—there some sushi in the restaurant’s opening weeks, but that was a grand-opening promo. Part of what made Shunji give [...]
Kiriko is serving some excellent sushi omakase, says PeterCC. Surprisingly, the sushi sits on warm rice. A serving of chutoro “didn’t so much melt in my mouth, as it just instantly incorporated itself into the rice,” he says. “The combination of the warmth and tang of the rice with the coolness and, uh, toro-ness of [...]
For a long time, many Chowhounds thought Los Angeles had only two truly great dim sum joints: Elite and Sea Harbour. But with the addition of King Hua, Los Angeles now has a “triumvirate of solid dim sum,” says J.L. liu thinks King Hua might actually be the best: “We went to Elite for dim [...]
The best salsa roja in Southern California is at Carnitas Michoacan, says nosh. This intoxicating elixir is “thin, brick red, spicy, complex, smoky, delicious,” and the only problem is getting enough of it! The proprietors reluctantly dole it out in thimble-sized containers, or optionally sell four ounces of the wonderful stuff for $1.50. “When I [...]
The best paella in Los Angeles doesn’t come from a traditional restaurant; it comes in a humble Styrofoam takeout container from La Española Meats, a Spanish meat market in Harbor City. “The cruel reality is that there is no consistently great restaurant paella in L.A.,” J.L. says. But the takeout paella from La Española is [...]
Pork chops marinated in five-spice, usually fried crispy and served over rice, are a homey staple of Taiwanese snack shop cuisine. wanderlustre thinks the best pork chop rice in town is served at Machi during lunch (Machi offers the lunch menu from the now-closed Nice Time Deli). This pork chop is “pounded thin and battered [...]
Prael Thai is off the beaten path of the main drag of Thai Town, but the authentic flavors make it worth seeking out, says BrewNChow. “They have a great version of one of my favorite Thai dishes, crispy rice salad or nam khao tod,” BrewNChow says. Prael Thai is one of the few places south [...]
Is it true that the Westside has no good Indian food? Before eating at Lawrence of India, Bjartmarr would have thought so, but now this hound can joyfully report that West LA is home to a fantastic Indian restaurant. You wouldn’t suspect it from the silly, punny name, but Lawrence of India specializes in “the [...]
“In your classic NYC vs SF vs LA pissing contest, I nominate Chef Kahn and Red Medicine as our champion,” says Porthos, who recently paid a second visit to this fine-dining establishment. Foie gras in foam and chicory “soil” is “one of the most beautiful dishes I’ve ever seen,” Porthos says. “On level with Manresa‘s [...]
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