Kali@Melrose ★★

Michelin Star Restaurant with Gastronomic & Asian Influence. Beautiful presentation. 5-Course Seasonal Tasting Menu $165 with $55 optional wine pairing (5 half glasses). 9-Course Kali Chef's Menu also available for $210 with $95 optional wine pairing. For lighter eaters, it's good to share the 5-course menu with a la carte items.

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 1st course: Crowded Beach
oyster, yellowtail, mussel, uni, abalone, prawn

Riesling Trocken – Keller $99
"von der fels" 2021
Rheinhessen, Germany

Local Yellowtail Carpaccio $24
shaved fennel, buttermilk, rice puff, agretti

Oyster

Complimentary Bread & Butter

Beef Tartare "Cigar" $18
charcoal essence, yolk emulsion

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 2nd course: Black Truffle Risotto
blue oyster mushroom, fava beans

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 3rd course: Caramelized Bay Scallop
English peas, potato dumpling, preserved lemon, walnut

Sea Urchin Pasta $42 (also comes in 1/2 portion for $28)
spaghetti, bread crumbs, ricotta whey

Caramelized Bay Scallop $42 (a la carte)
English peas, potato dumpling, preserved lemon, walnut

Sonoma County Liberty Farms Duck Breast $46
beet, sorrel, cherries, pistachio

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 4th course: Santa Carota Ranch New York Steak
carrot purée, brown butter, bordelaise

Seasonal Tasting Menu: 5th course: Meringue Gelato
straus cream, salt cured egg yolk

Strawberry Sorbet $12
pickled green strawberries, lavender, mint

Complimentary Chocolate Truffles

Kali
5722 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 871-4160
kalirestaurant.com

Telefèric Barcelona@Westwood ★

Nice Sangria, Tapas, & Paella. Tapas are tasty. I like Paella Negra with seafood. Paella serves 2 people. Some dishes are on the salty side, but alcoholic drinks will help balance it. The Catalan Tomahawk Ribeye was nice. Mandatory 18-20% tip added to the bill. Parking is tough in Westwood area. $10 valet parking, street parking, or metered parking for $2 per hour.

Sangria Flight $29
3 glasses of homemade sangria (Spicy, Telefèric, & Barceloneta)

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota $29
exquisite 38 months cured Iberian Pata Negra ham 38

Bread

Pan con Tomate $9
traditional Spanish dish of toasted bread with tomato dressing & chorizo butter

Iberian Oyster $4 each
fresh oyster with gazpacho & Iberian ham

Artichoke Hearts $12
crispy artichoke with light pistachio foam & red curry

Cali-Flower $10
crispy cauliflower pops with a deliciously tangy 'romesco' glaze

Gambas al Ajillo $18
gulf shrimp, lemon zest & crispy garlic

Ibérico Pork Paella $46
acorn-fed pork chop, pork belly & mushrooms

Paella Negra $46
squid ink, gulf shrimp, scallops, octopus & clams

Catalan Tomahawk 40 oz $115
40 Oz prime rib eye 'chuletón',  potatoes & a set of dressings

Telefèric Barcelona@Westwood
11930 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(424) 832-7595
telefericbarcelona.com

Toku Unagi & Sushi@West Hollywood ★★

Decent Authentic Unagi from Japan. Opens on July 4th. Lunch menu was pretty much the same as dinner menu. Sasho pepper available. Green tea (pot) $4. Free limited parking in underground lot.

Japanese Unagi Box: Matsu $68
premium Japanese unagi, steamed & broiled with Toku's special sauce
served over a bed of rice with Japanese pickles and miso soup

Japanese Unagi Box: Matsu $68
premium Japanese unagi, steamed & broiled with Toku's special sauce
served over a bed of rice with Japanese pickles and miso soup

Tororo Kombu Udon $14
shredded dried kelp

Unagi Chopsticks Stand

Toku Unagi & Sushi
1106 N La Cienega Blvd
Ste 201
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 854-7285
www.tokuusa.com

Chef Tony Dim Sum@Arcadia ★★★

Quality Dim Sum with Great Flavor. Relatively new restaurant opened from Vancouver. Lots of variety with some fancy dishes with truffle. Everything was good. Steamed Chicken Leg was nice and fatty. Black Truffle Chicken was nice and refreshing. I always get Rice Noodle Roll w/ Minced Beef at dim sum restaurants. Love the Stir Fried Rice Noodle w/ Beef. Order from paper menu. Dim sum cart era is gone. Tea leaf is on the strong side. Better to dilute it with hot water. Contemporary interior. Arrive before restaurant opens for a shorter wait. Free parking in lot.

Shrimp & Pork Dumpling w/ Black Truffle $6.88

Shrimp Dumpling (higher tier) $10.88

Deep Fried Tofu w/ Thai Sauce $8.98

Stir Fried Rice Noodle w/ Beef $14.80

Shrimp Dumpling $6.88

Wok Fried Radish Cake w/ XO Sauce $8.98

Eggplant Stuffed w/ Shrimp Paste $6.88

Black Truffle Chicken w/ Cilantro & Onion $20.80 (half)

Shrimp Dumpling w/ Chives $6.88

Steamed BBQ Pork Bun $5.88

Deep Fried Shrimp Spring Roll $6.88

Steamed Chicken Feet w/ Brown Sauce $5.88

Rice Noodle Roll w/ Sesame $5.88

Rice Noodle Roll w/ Shrimp $6.88

Rice Noodle w/ Shredded Chicken & Bitter Melon $6.88

Lobster

Rice Noodle Roll w/ Minced Beef & Chinese Parsley $6.88

Rice Noodle Roll w/ BBQ Pork $6.88

Chef Tony Dim Sum (Arcadia)
1108 S Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6668
cheftonyarcadia.a-zcompanies.com

Mother Tongue@West Hollywood ★

Michelin Star Chef Michael Mina. $29 pre-fixe 2-course brunch menu. I like the dinner menu with more variety better. Spreads & flatbread comes with 3 kinds of spreads. Must try. Inside HEIMAT, a private gym concept, but membership is not required for dining. Members get 10% off from the restaurant. $5 Valet or street parking.

Spreads & Flatbread $26
walnut muhammara, whipped avocado, beet hummus

West Coast Oysters $25
1/2 dozen, lemon, verjus mignionette

1st selection: Avocado Toast
organic cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, pistachio dukkah

1st selection: Pacifico Striped Bass Crudo
radish, fresno chiles, grapefruit vinaigrette

1st selection: Black Kale Salad
ricotta salata, golden raisins, green grapes, pine nuts

2nd selection: Tofu Scramble
turmeric, avocado, sweet potato hash browns, black kale

2nd selection: Shakshuka
poached organic eggs, organic tomato sauce, feta

2nd selection: Steak & Eggs (add $18)
grass-fed flat-iron steak, sunnyside eggs, tomatoes, sweet potato hash

Mother Tongue
960 N La Brea Ave Fl 4
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(213) 319-7850
hellomothertongue.com