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EXPLORE L.A. | | | | | | | 8440 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood,
CA
90069
323-848-6000 | | | | | Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. Its monochromatic white decor and model-beautiful clientele render Asia de Cuba a trendy, of-the-moment kind of place. Festive atmosphere, a playful waitstaff, and chic ambience lend appeal, and customers relish the mouthwatering Cuban-Asian fare. Fried calamari salad, a house specialty, makes culinary waves, and you can't go wrong with yucca-crusted mahi mahi or lime-and-garlic chicken. Desserts, naturally, make a splash on their own. An outdoor patio, glimmering with candles, affords incredible views a nice change from the austere interior.
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| Benley Vietnamese Kitchen8191 E Wardlow Rd
Long Beach,
CA
90808
562-596-8130 | | | | | Description: LONG BEACH. Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall storefront, Benley continually surprises guests with its classy yet minimalist decor and incredibly flavorful Vietnamese dishes. The family-run restaurant has quickly grown in popularity and serves very reasonably priced noodle and meat dishes for lunch and dinner, with a BYOB policy and no corkage fee. Steaming, aromatic pho is on the menu, but you'll also find bo kho (a stew made with short ribs), shaking beef, and bun (a meat and noodle "salad"). Fresh ingredients and excellent desserts add to the appeal.
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| 132 S Central Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90071
213-613-9554 | | | | | Description: LITTLE TOKYO. Izakaya, a style of Japanese restaurant serving primarily small plates, is a relatively unfamiliar concept stateside, but Izayoi is bound to change all that. If you're in the mood for trying something new, you're in luck: panko-crusted seafood croquettes, grilled sardines stuffed with roe, homemade tofu, and braised pork belly are just a few of the adventurous dishes on the menu. Wash it all down with top-notch sake or shochu, a distilled alcoholic drink that's stronger than sake and wine. Pleasantly casual atmosphere and reasonable prices add to the restaurant's appeal.
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| 11680 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
CA
91604
818-985-6976 | | | | | Description: STUDIO CITY. A favorite with close-by industry types, this restaurant enjoys a loyal patronage that the chef-owner much appreciates. These folks won't settle for sushi anywhere else, and have become accustomed to the eatery's impeccably fresh fish, inventive rolls, and prompt service. A popular lunch spot for business people.
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| 13355 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks,
CA
91423
818-784-2915 | | | | | Description: SHERMAN OAKS. An oasis of elegance, Max offers a decidedly unique, upscale take on Asian cuisine. Flavors and preparations from several cultures, including more than a hint of California style, find their way to Max's tables, creating a melding that customers love. Ahi Towers literally, a stack of gorgeous, carmine medallions of ahi tuna is one of the most popular appetizers. For a main course, have miso-marinated broiled black cod in mushroom sake broth, or try other beef, poultry, and seafood choices. Jasmine tea crème brûlée makes for a delectable after-dinner treat.
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| 3835 Crosscreek Rd
Malibu,
CA
90265
310-317-9140 | | | | | Description: MALIBU. A favorite with Malibu's young and trendy crowd, this member of the famous chain impresses with a sleek decor punctuated with rich wood accents and jet-black chairs. The clientele is even more hip than the interior, and you'll often find a veritable "who's who" of famous locals in attendance. House specialties range from fresh-from-the-sea octopus to popular items like delicate oysters, exquisite sushi, and mouthwatering squid pasta.
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| 1505 Mission St
South Pasadena,
CA
91030
626-799-4774 | | | | | Description: SOUTH PASADENA. At this popular eatery, chef-owner Hideo Yamashiro combines Californian and Asian influences with fresh fish to produce the menu's most popular item catfish with ponzu sauce and fresh cilantro. Regulars can't seem to stay away from this dish! If it's not to your fancy, try ravioli stuffed with shrimp and salmon mousse or ginger-dusted snapper carpaccio on a bed of mashed potatoes. Dedication to excellence also shines through in the dessert and wine lists, both of which are highly regarded by area critics.
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| 11288 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
CA
91604
818-508-7017 | | | | | Description: STUDIO CITY. At this storefront eatery, you'll be treated to fresh, delicious sushi and good service. One quirk, however, is that the chef, although a master at his craft, has a reputation for being a bit demanding of diners. Folks are expected to order from the menu only and to obey arbitrary rules of dining, like eating a piece of sushi in a single mouthful. It's not unheard of for rule-breakers to be asked to leave. Your best bet is to sit at the bar, not request anything, and let the chef dole out what he deems appropriate. If you accept such idiosyncracies, you'll find traditional Japanese cuisine at its best.
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| 36 E Holly St
Pasadena,
CA
91103
626-585-9955 | | | | | Description: PASADENA. Distinctive tastes of the Himalayas including yak meat can now be had in Pasadena. Chef Karma Tenzing Bhotia hails from Nepal and brings his insider expertise to dishes like Lamb Sekuwa (marinated in Himalayan herbs and spices) and kwaati, a nine-bean soup. Make sure to begin your meal with an order of momo, a dumpling filled with meat and vegetables that can be steamed or fried. Tuesday to Friday, a filling lunch buffet includes soup, vegetarian options, and clay oven-baked bread, among other items.
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| 1410 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach,
CA
90277
310-792-1600 | | | | | Description: REDONDO BEACH. This hip, modern bistro serves updated versions of Chinese classics to customers who return as much for the cuisine as for the relaxed, elegant ambience. Take a seat at a stylish dark wood table, or snag a cozy booth along the wall. Then try Asian seafood paella, a generous portion of scallops, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams in a delicious sauce over jasmine rice. W's citrus salad is a lighter option, delivering refreshing slices of orange and pear in a sweet raspberry vinaigrette. Banana and walnut spring rolls are hard to resist, served with vanilla coconut ice cream and caramel topping.
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