Filed under Los Angeles Restaurants on April 11th, 2008:
Experiencing L.A.’s Exotic Cuisine
Restaurants can be like TV shows; there are a ton of them out there but we tend to visit a select few of them. With so many options out there, it would be absolutely impossible to try them all. If you did, you wouldn’t have time for anything else in your life. That’s why when Friday-night-out comes around and a decision of where to go must be made, most people are already going to have their options narrowed down to a select list of local restaurants.
Eating out though, like most other things in our lives can often benefit from being shaken up a little bit. Adding a little flair for the exotic into the mix can either open up a new world of options or reaffirm your appreciation for the old trusty favorites. Either way, little has been lost. If you’re looking to try some new cuisine, Los Angeles is the place for such an experiment, so here are a few exotic restaurant eats that could spice up your dining experience.
The Mako restaurant in Los Angeles has been garnering a lot of attention both for its cuisine and its sharing style of serving. The dishes are intended to be shared in a “family style,” which entices customers to dive deeper into the menu than they would if they were confined to one entrée. For a taste of the exotic, try ordering the Marinated Jellyfish and Crabmeat Salad and the Tuna Tataki Salad to start. Located on 225 Beverly Drive in Los Angeles.
Oliver Café Restaurant on 9601 Wilshire Ave in Los Angeles is doing some great work with their very health conscious and vegetarian friendly menu. Take a break from the typical burger and fries mentality to experience a fusion menu with dishes ranging from enchiladas to pasta and more.
Dive into a great sushi menu at Zip Fusion restaurant in Los Angeles. For those who have never tried or have never really delved into sushi, this is a great place to start. The knowledgeable wait staff can help you navigate your way through your first exotic sushi adventure. Start with something as simple as a tuna roll or be a little adventurous and ask for one of their specialty fusion rolls with five different types of fish inside – your choice. Located downtown at 744 East 3rd Street.
A Few more Cuisine Categories for you to Explore:
- Creole Chef (Cajun)
- Tagine (Moroccan)
- Vegan Glory (Vegan)
- Chunju Han-il Kwan (Korean)
- Bossa Nova (Brazilian)
Don’t be afraid to add some new variety into your cuisine. Try one of the suggestions above, get some suggestions from friends who have been out of their comfort zone and enjoyed it, or try that restaurant around the corner from your Los Angeles apartment that you’ve never been to before. If it doesn’t work out, take-out from your favorite local restaurant is always an available back-up!