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| Los Angeles | 1 Reviews
How many fine dine places do you know that has on their daily menu "Organic Vegan Soup of the Day"? This 19 table gem with indoor and outdoor seating has been serving Los Angeles since 1995 but only in the last five years having concerns about the quality of the standard diet did Owner Chef Hideyo (who prepares ALL meals himself) decide to use organic vegetables and natural meat in his unique dishes. Last night while partaking in Dine Week in Los Angeles I started with the organic mixed baby green salad that was amazing with the freshest leaves, chopped walnuts, apple, cherry tomatoes, crispy green beans, and warm cheese. Infused with their house vinaigrette, I experienced the perfect salad. Watch out for the mini-hot rolls. They're fresh baked out of the oven and HOT. The outer crust might have a tough shell but inside is fluffy bread perfect plain, with butter or olive oil. I also tried another appetizer seared albacore tuna salad flanked by baby greens, wasabi sauce trails on each side of the plate, chives, sesame soy vinaigrette that was perfect. As the main course I enjoyed the grilled norway mackerel fish over a layer of pickled beet strips fantastic with balsamic glazed onions, sesamed vegetables and what must have been a light homemade dijon mustard topping. Chef Hideyo's creations merge French and Italian cuisines with Japanese flavors and style. The classic whites of the dining room and patio seating enhance the elegance of this modern yet welcoming restaurant. Enjoy many other dishes on the menu however I also recommend that you let Chef Hideyo make your menu selections by enjoying the seasonal prix fixe menu including two appetizers, an entrée and dessert. That's what I did and you can't go wrong. Honestly, it was one of the best culinary experiences of my life. No kidding!
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