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Moodily lit, modern steakhouse. Came here to enjoy an early dinner with my parents prior to catching a show on Melrose and had a reservation made in advance. Metered street parking as well as valet available. We ordered some Parker House rolls and a little gem salad to start off. The rolls came fresh and while the salad was on the smaller side, it was nicely dressed. I shared a ribeye with my mom, while my dad has his own steak, and we ordered shoestring fries for all of us to share. We had the horseradish cream sauce for the side and it was tasty. The steaks also came with a side of roasted garlic, which was really good. We ended the meal with the Kali meringue gelato which was interesting. Our waitress was really nice and the space is good for special occasions.
I'm a bit torn on this one. I would give 3.5 stars based on just the food and 5 stars for the service. I like to focus on the positive. so here we go.... Restaurant is dimly lit, intimate, very cool vibe. Servers and bartenders were all great. Super friendly and helpful with the menu. Good spot for a date night. Although it is a small restaurant so you end up sitting pretty close to your neighbors. We had the Parker rolls, those were my favorite thing we tried. So warm and flavorful. I could eat the whole loaf by myself lol Mushroom risotto was good. And the porterhouse steak was ok. Maybe my expectations were high considering it's a Michelin star rated restaurant, but I just wasn't impressed. And the "5% kitchen appreciation fee?" I've never seen that before so that was an unexpected and not so pleasant surprise. Overall a solid dinner date night, would I go back? Probably not.
I recently returned to Kali after a few years to try their totally redesigned menu and restaurant. Starting with the restaurant itself. The new style and ambiance is great--dark Hollywood steakhouse feels. However, the service and food have honestly slipped a little more. Regarding service, the waitress we had was borderline rude. She would walk away from the table before we even finished sentences and often make us feel like she was in a rush. Drinks were a highlight on the redesigned menu. While no pairings or tasting menu, the drink menu was thoughtful and prominently featured a stellar martini section. The food was okay, with some amazing standouts. The steaks were a bit oil forward and under seasoned but perfectly cooked. I was put off they didn't have one filet on the menu. The sides were generally disappointing, most offensively of which was the scalloped potatoes that were gummy and greasy. The Parker rolls and the Caesar salad we had were good. But the standout honestly is still the ice cream dessert. Pricing is high end steakhouse pricing so expect $150pp. All in I say just go for a martini and ice cream. Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Drink: 4.5/5 Food: 3/5 Value: 3.5/5 Consistency: 3/5
On my way to a private event, I stopped by to see if i could grab a quick bite. Lucky me, Michelin starred Kali has a bar menu with selections that seemed relatively quick to repair Opted to try their burger, as I've eaten at Amboy recently and plan to try the burger at Camphor in the near future. I was on the verge of ordering the shoestring fries, when I noticed they had poutine fries on their regular menu. Hard to resist poutine As expected, food came out relatively quickly, especially for a Michelin starred place, and the burger set a high standard. You could tell immediately from the first bite that the beef had been dry aged and was high quality. I also liked the poutine fries but I hope they offer multiple gravy options in the future, as this version may have been slightly too peppery for my taste, while still good. Service was helpful and attentive. Ambiance seemed unpretentious, with a nice soundtrack playing overhead Overall, my curiosity was piqued and I might return in the future to try their more standard steak options. Having just eaten at Gwen two months ago, Kali might prove to be a worthy comparison
Looks like Kali ditched their tasting menu and converted into a classic Hollywood steakhouse in mid-2025 (someone correct me if wrong). We were looking for a place to have a nice dinner in the area after picking up a car key and settled on Kali. Overall it was a fine experience without, unfortunately, any real highlights or lowlights. Most things looked better than it tasted. My favorites were the Parker House Rolls--slightly sweet, a little chewy, and mega pillowy--and the shrimp cocktail. I can't remember the last time I had shrimp cocktail that wasn't Costco's so the perfectly cooked, flavorful jumbo shrimp was refreshing lol. I don't know what was on top (sea grass?) but I liked it cause it tasted mildly of the ocean. - Mac: creamy without much cheese flavor. - Pea tendrils: dunno what I expected, it was stir fried - Kali steakhouse fries: kind of insane and not what we expected because it was literally fried quarters of a giant russet potato - Potato A La Loaded: good, soft (not fluffy) on the inside and crispy on the outside and I imagine the skin should be eaten. Definitely not good if you expect it to be a cloudy soft twice baked potato like this other guy in the restaurant who complained it was overcooked and "inedible" - Pork chop: didn't look like 16oz at all, and wasn't a big fan because both flavor and texture tasted cured (personal preference) - Ribeye: probably 16oz, was fine, very thin though - Meringue gelato: basically whipped cream gelato with cured egg yolk shaved on top. The parts with egg was delicious but the egg to gelato ratio is so off. Pictures make it look like a small quenelle of gelato when it's the size of a navel orange and once the egg is gone, it's eating straight vanilla ice cream. They did not shave the yolk tableside so I couldn't ask for more. My husband loved his martinis. Grasshopper unfortunately came with a hair, probably just floated in on top of the foam. We did order quite a bit to try a few different things but in the end, this was still an almost $450 meal and for that price, there are a LOT of better options in LA. FYI, they add a 5% "Kitchen Appreciation" charge to each bill. On the menu in like 4pt font, it says it goes directly to the restaurant and you can have it removed which I didn't see. Supposedly it's used to provide fair pay and benefits to their full-time team. People say to just raise prices on the menu but given their $95 16oz ribeye and $85 12oz NY (no dry-aging or any special sourcing/treatment written on the menu), not sure how much higher they can reasonably go.
We made a reservation for early valentine's dinner and arrived 30 minutes late due to traffic, so it was really nice of them to still seat us. The service was friendly as well. The food was fine but there was no flavor that particularly stood out and lacked flavor cohesion as a whole. Unfortunately, the quality did not shine considering there was barely any flavor. I understand that we were late but we were rushed towards the end. The host took our food to pack it up but many components of my meal were missing when we arrived home, such as the sauce that we paid extra for.
Kali has revamped into a steakhouse and somehow kept its Michelin star despite having a very unimpressive ribeye, so tendony that you could get better easily at the supermarket with your eyes closed and randomly picking. The shrimp cocktail was almost overfrozen and not worth the overhead price for a tasteless appetizer, while the raw beef appetizer was bland and unmemorable. Most of the dishes were a hard pass, so I either ordered incorrectly or Kali's previous tasting menu (which also was not the most impressive) has taken a far nosedive. Service, however, was still extremely excellent and the head chef and I were making polite and awkward nods as we jockeyed with each other for a viewing angle of the college football game projecting onto the wall. Kali's vibe clearly has tranformed into casual steakhouse bar, and it's fine for a normal night out, but I question the Michelin star. Dessert is Michelin worthy though hehe, and I loved the extra salted egg yolk that was added for mine (ty!)
My buddy flew into town on a Sunday and wanted to grab dinner on Monday. I was able to use OpenTable and book a restaurant after work Monday. When we got there the valet was easy to find but they also had street parking but looked difficult to find a spot. We shared a crab roll salad (I believe that's what it was) but totally thought it was going to be a larger salad. We also shared a 32 oz steak. We got two sauces that you have to pay for. I didn't think they were worth it as the steak was flavorful itself but nothing that stood out. The service was attentive. The restaurant is pretty dark inside but had a chill vibe. It was good but nothing to bring me back again.
I honestly hate writing bad reviews especially when the staff was really nice. I really really wanted to love this place because I've heard of such good things about Kali 1.0. I came in reading a lot of these recent negative reviews about Kali 2.0, but I still wanted to give them a try. I've been to almost all the high end steakhouses in Orange County and quite a few in LA too and this is definitely at the bottom of the list. I booked a reservation in the dining room, which has a nice, dark ambiance, but switched to the bar because I am on a side quest to find the best burger and they only served the burgers at the bar (which is totally understandable). The burger bun was too thick and bready, which isn't a total negative, just different and not what I prefer, but the burger meat was a bit try. The flavors were a little unique and different (on a positive note), but overall it is a pass. We also ordered the striploin, the mushroom risotto, the scalloped potatoes, and the creamed spinach. The scalloped potatoes was the best out of the bunch, the creamed spinach came out lukewarm, and the steak was overcooked. I did have a problem during the ordering process too. There are 6 kinds of potatoes on the menu and I asked the waitress which one she would get and she said the shoestring fries because of the steak I got (steak and frites combo), only to come back 15 minutes later saying that my previous waitress from the dining room mentioned to her that she had written me down to order a steak but she didn't see it on my order, so she wanted to confirm if I wanted a steak because she didn't put it in the for me. There weren't that many tables at the time and we full on had a conversation about shoestring fries and you even mentioned that I ordered a steak, so I'm not sure how that was missed. This part is totally fine because I forget things all the time too and she took care of it immediately, but it was what happened afterwards that I wasn't too happy about. Because the steak was put in late, the steak sides came out about 15-20 minutes earlier than the steak, in which I had to ask if I could get it heated up again because these were ordered to be eaten hot with the steak. She immediately took care of it with a great attitude and said she should have realized that before it came out but the whole situation just seemed very messy and not what is expected at a Michelin starred restaurant. I ended the night with their famous meringue gelato and while it was lighter and creamier than a regular vanilla ice cream, it wasn't anything out of this world. Just a lighter version of a Costco vanilla ice cream if I'm being completely honest.
Stopped by Kali for some small plates and drinks and loved it. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was quiet, relaxing, and intimate. Great for small groups or a date. The food was stellar but specifically the egg dessert we tried was phenomenal. Would highly recommend this place.
I thought I had written a review for this place but I realized I didn't so this is an old review. Husband & I came here for dinner back in 2023 to celebrate his birthday. Ambiance wasn't fancy but modern & intimate. Service was excellent from beginning to end. We had ordered from a tasting menu & Everything was outstanding. Each dish was aesthetically pleasing to the eye, bold in flavor, & very delicious. The meat was cooked beautifully, tender & juicy. The fish was flakey & not dry. As for drinks, we ordered red wine to pair with our meal. It's been a few years since we've been here but I'd like to revisit in the future.
First night of Kali 2.0 on Friday, July 18. Gone is the tasting menu and a la carte menu. Hello to a steakhouse-style menu with classic appetizers and sides you'd find at a higher end steakhouse. There are options for those who are not beef eaters, including vegetarian options. New drink and wine menus as well. The food is delicious, and Chef Kevin Meehan and his crew are always consistent with making a great risotto, whether with Arborio rice or with wheat-berries. The ribeye steak is cooked and seasoned well. There is an option to add a sauce or two on the side for $6 each. While they don't have the traditional baked potato as a side, they have a variation of it which is par-baking it, smash it, deep fry it, and finishing it up in the salamander to melt the cheddar cheese on before topping it with crispy bacon pieces, sour cream and chives(?). It's an interesting take on the fully-loaded baked potato. Finished dinner with their Key Lime Pie, which was good but found the crust a tad thick. Service is attentive and friendly. Love the ambiance. The main dining room is now separated from the restaurant to provide a more private dining experience. Like with any restaurant, there were some minor issues associated with an opening/reopening night. Valet parking is off Lucerne (to the west of the restaurant) or street parking. Note, you cannot park on Melrose until 7pm on weeknights.
Went back less than a week later bringing friends. The whole team is great. Food is delicious, owners are hands on, hard workers, very knowledgable, always a pleasure to interact with.
9 years ago
Made lunch reservations on a Thursday it was surprisingly not busy at all so lucky for us we could sit wherever and had the staff to ourselves. Very friendly staff, urban contemporary. We ordered the Charred Avocado to share, as we built up an appetite. This is a creative light tangy dish that still satisfying. I then ordered the best pasta I've ever had in Los Angeles & that is the mouth watering Cavatelli Pasta. For starters I'm not a Pasta person it's always to heavy or creamy& I may be biased Bc I love lemons but this is Pasta perfection melt in your mouth refreshing yet rich in flavor but not heavy. I had the small portion ($12) fulfilling & satisfied. I'll be back for more. My grandfather being an Uni fanatic ordered the Uni Pasta and he practically licked the whole plate. I had a taste and that's definitely a rich & heavier choice but delicious & Uni! The flavors blended so well & all natural. For hydration aside from water I had the Kali Shrub Tangerine Mint which tasted like nothing i'd ever had before in the best way it was refreshingly light for a flavored beverage & I usually only drink water(kombucha alcohol or tea) I never drink soda or juices. But this is a funky must have. My grandpa had the Lavender Lemonade he enjoyed it. I wasn't a fan Bc of the carbonation and not a lavender lover but he raves about it. For dessert we had the Meringue which do not hate me ... was pretty much whipped cream. That's what it tastes like. Sorry not sorry but I don't get the hype. Upon return I'll try the Myers lemon Flan. Excellent service. Food was out in a jif but this is considering we had the place to ourselves. Good luck with street parking on Melrose although we got a spot right in front. There's valet. read more
I had a very mixed experience today. Since I have friends who have tried Kali and had positive things to say about it, I decided to go check it out for DineLA lunch. Lunch is only served from 12-2 p.m., so I made a reservation for 12 -- and when I arrived, the restaurant hadn't started filling up yet. Service - 2 stars The host checked me in and when he confirmed I was a party of one (1), he asked if I wanted to sit at the bar. This is a pet peeve of mine because if I make a reservation, it's because I want an actual table with table service. But since the bar is more of a counter experience with place settings, I can see why he thought it might be equivalent... or why he might not want to waste a two-top on just one person. As we walked through the dining room, he pointed me to what I consider would be the worst seat in the house -- a two-top against a partition between the main dining room and the counter. Since I have back issues, I asked if I could sit on the bench against the wall. The host said, "No, we really need to keep things set the way they are." I didn't know what that meant, so I didn't argue and sat at the table in the uncomfortable dining chair and tried to make the best of it. Just a few minutes later, a man dining by himself was seated in the exact same spot I'd asked for and was denied. I was baffled, so on my way out at the end of lunch, I asked the host why he hadn't let me sit there. He said that there had been a reservation for those seats but that those people hadn't shown up, and that was why. Didn't exactly add up but he apologized so there was that. Still, it was weird. When I sat down, my server didn't ask if I wanted anything to drink, just deposited the menus. When I placed my order, he did offer me ice water, but then the glass he brought looked dirty. I didn't notice it right away, but when I did, I asked him to bring me another one because mine looked "unappetizingly spotty." He rolled his eyes and poured me another glass of water, came back to delivered it, and then protested a bit too much about how the tint on the glassware makes it look dirty but it's actually cleaned with vodka so it's impossible that it's dirty. The new glass he brought was better -- at least clean enough to drink out of. Weird. I finished my glass of wine pretty much right when my entree arrived, but no one ever offered me another glass or even stopped by to ask how I was doing. After my entree plate was cleared and before my dessert was brought, no one offered me any coffee or tea. When I flagged someone down to ask for a cappuccino, they informed me they had no espresso. Weird. Food - 3 stars Since it was DineLA, I limited my options to the prix fixe. I ordered the charred avocado salad based on restaurant critics and online reviews that promised it as a highlight, but I was unimpressed with the result. It was too dressing-y, it wasn't plated well, and in general, brown avocado doesn't have a lot of plate appeal. I wouldn't order it again. The Mary's Chicken entree, however, was pretty delicious. I know chicken isn't the most exciting thing to order but it's the kind of dish that helps you evaluate a new restaurant because you know how it's supposed to be. The multi-color cauliflower, the puree, and the sauce (more of a green oil) were all flavorful and spot-on. I would consider the chicken itself a little undercooked, which I didn't mind so much since most places overcook their chicken. I would've liked more vegetables to balance out the generous portion of protein. The chocolate cremeux dessert was the highlight of the meal, beautiful presentation, lovely depth of flavor, great balance of textures. Atmosphere - 4 stars I was really into the soft rock soundtrack that they were jamming. At lunchtime, the restaurant is bright and airy with lots of natural light. It's a lovely space. Technically the average of the above rankings should bring the restaurant up to 3 stars, but I just didn't think it was A-OK and I won't be back. Service is the absolute most important thing to me and it was just subpar. I can enjoy mediocre food if the service is stellar. But bad service can make even a good meal taste bad. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Absolutely phenomenal service and even better! First time trying squab and I'm glad it was here. I look forward to seeing what new dishes they come up with in the future! read more
Went for Valentine's Day and their tasting menu was caviar, uni, yellowtail, cod, steak and a chocolate dessert. Everything was delicious but I cannot overlook the fact that my boyfriend and I got food poisoning. An hour after the meal, we started to feel terrible. Talking cold sweats and multiple trips to the toilet. Hope we could sleep it off. Boyfriend throws up at 4am, prompting me to visit the toilet as well. After the shit show, figuratively and literally, I also threw up what seems like the entire meal and more. Now I lie awake at 5am ready for The Shit Show, the Sequel. 2 stars because we had a shitty night but the food was good. There was a lot of seafood so any of those dishes could have been the food poisoning culprit. I'm curious if any other couples were affected read more
I had high expectations for this place, but was hugely disappointed....I almost feel sad to write a not so positive review for this place because I really wanted to like it. We decided to go with a la carte because we wanted to try variety of the dishes. To start off with, the crowded beach was ok, just okay. Nothing was special or was "so fresh" for me to be surprised. I had high hopes for the uni, but wow, I was hugely disappointed. Wasn't creamy and fresh at all. If anything, the potato (?) that was placed on the bottom hindered the taste of uni and the mixture did not go well to my taste. Uni pasta was dry and bland. Honestly, there are so many other restaurants that make better Uni pasta! The Barely Risotto was also very bland and the texture of the barley was offsetting. Out of all the dishes I've tried, Local Bay Scallop Ceviche and Sonoma County Duck Breast stood out to me the most. Scallop Ceviche was fresh and was packed with flavors. Duck Breast was tender and the vegetables on the side complimented the duck breast very well. To be honest, none of the dishes really stood out to me. I'm glad I got Kali off the checklist, but won't be coming back again. read more
9-course dining menu for our company holiday dinner last night was fantastic! (12/20/19) Each dish was an art piece but the taste was not lost at all.... wowow this restaurant definitely lives up to its 1 Michelin and as Jonathan Gold described, "it's too much of a good thing". My favorites were the caviar blini amuse bouche (we ordered an extra) which was a perfect balance of creamy and salty fishiness, abalone (packs a huge sophisticated flavor punch), mushroom risotto (usually not a fan but so good and cheesy), and MERINGUE GELATO (MUST GET MUST GET MUST GET) It's one of those desserts where you have no idea what the flavors are going on in your mouth but it's cold, soft, sweet, but salty and just a crazy delicious experience. I'd love to return to try the full dishes but really enjoyed getting little plates of everything for my first time. *chefs kiss* read more
7 years ago
Finally had the opportunity to try Kali and the chef's tasting menu was everything I hoped and more! The standout dish for me was the mushroom XO with abalone - tender almost sashimi like abalone coupled with deeply savory mushroom XO sauce. It was a pleasant surprise to find out those shavings over the risotto were not just shaved truffle - rather a mix of cured egg yolks and squid ink aged for 2 months to make a "homemade truffle". It was jam-packed with umami and I certainly didn't miss truffle after tasting the fine shavings. The duck seemed to be a nod to Chinese duck with the pickled squash in lieu of plum sauce and the molé filled with warm spices like cinnamon and anise. The Flannery beef with black garlic ketchup and sauerkraut sounds like it would be overpowering but the sauerkraut purée was so mild and creamy! So delicious I scraped the plate clean. Finally, the luxurious (yet also light!) meringue gelato with cured yolks was a refreshing end to the night and is the dish that captured my eye in 2013 when I first learned about Chef Meehan's work! So happy to finally try it. The ambiance was comfortable and unpretentious, which made a very welcoming atmosphere that some high end restaurants seem to lack. The service was also very attentive. Congrats to the team for the well earned star read more
I was between a three and a four star but objectively I think the restaurant deserves at least 4 stars. Perhaps subjectively is where I feel like the experience might have fallen a little short. My boyfriend and I had high expectations for this restaurant. We went for a New Year's Eve and they had a 5 course prix fix for $130 each person. We didn't get the $70 wine pairing because we wanted to try the cocktails. The cocktails were great- deep in flavor and tasty (and was strong without being too spirit forward. The fundamentals were there and each dish was very technically very well done. Plating was as pretty as you would expect from a restaurant of this price (and Michelin star). The favorite dish was the cod- it literally melted in your mouth even with a well charred crust. Their bread and rosemary butter was my carb craving dream come true to life. The risotto was again technically perfectly al dente with mushroom perfectly cooked. Talk about umami. All the dishes were plated beautifully but none of these dishes left me wanting. My criticisms may be skewed by my high expectations coming in. The service was fine and I had no real complaints of the experience- we spent 3 hours at dinner and over $500. However, it was a dinner that would fall short as one of my top restaurant experience or value. read more
Congratulations to Chef Kevin Meehan of Kali Restaurant: Awarded a MICHELIN One Star from the MICHELIN Guide California 2019. 2019 DineLA #4: July Summer Edition - $99 Dinner Menu. Parking: $8 Valet or street metered parking on Larchmont Boulevard (ends at 6pm). There's also 2 hours free residential street parking (watch for signs). Dear Chef Kevin: Thank you to you & your staff for a wonderful Wednesday DineLA dinner. The food, drinks, service & overall, generous hospitality, truly went above & beyond. Also, it was really great getting to meet you & thanks again, for the photo-ops! A well-deserved 2019 MICHELIN One Star for Kali Restaurant, bravo!!! Celebrity Sighting: Actress Diane Keaton! It was so cool to see "Annie Hall" herself. She was dining at the bar w/her dinner mate. Both Yelper Isobel L. & I were totally star stuck, hehe! Upon entrance, Isobel & I were greeted by their Host & was immediately seated. Afterwards, our main server, Deana greeted us & gave us the rundown on the various menus offered that night (regular, DineLA & Chef's Menu) as well as the drinks menu. We also appreciated that Deana was knowledgeable about Keto/Vegan entrees since Michael (Isobel's son & our third dinner mate) is Keto/Vegan. Drinks: I got the $7 Lavender Lemonade - refreshing, sweet, semi-tart w/subtle notes of lavender & garnished w/a lavender sprig. Isobel got the $16 Once Upon A Time in Mexico cocktail, which reminded me of sliced up mangoes, topped w/Tajin, chamoy sauce, salt & lime juice. Michael got the $7 Housemade Kombucha in Black Tea. We also got iced water, refilled throughout our meal. Complimentary Snack: Housemade potato chips. Isobel asked if there were any snacks we can order while waiting for Michael. We were then presented w/these delicious housemade potato chips, aww, thank you, Chef Kevin! Isobel & I both had the DineLA Menu - seven (7) courses: 1. Amuse Bouche - Caviar w/Blini (Russian Pancake). Topped w/a generous amount of caviar & crème fraiche, underneath a small fluffy pancake, cute & delish! 2. Pacific Gold Oysters (2pcs) served w/mignonette sauce (shallots, cracked pepper & vinegar) - light, slightly sweet & acidic tasting. The oysters themselves were fresh & wholesome. 3. Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho - served w/sliced Armenian cucumbers, edible flowers & crispy housemade chips. Poured over a clear broth, a light & perfect summer dish! 4. Yellowtail -The yellowtail tasted fresh & firm in a light buttermilk sauce. Topped w/wood ear fungus, precious seaweed & two crispy rice crackers, yum! Intermission (Complimentary) Bread & rosemary buttermilk butter, wow!!! The bread itself was hot, fresh & oh, so fluffy! The rosemary buttermilk butter was creamy, airy & aromatic. 5. Black Barley Risotto: My absolute FAVORITE! The risotto itself was al-dente & the flavor combinations of black garlic, burnt cheddar cheese on top & fermented wheatgrass sauce was outstanding! 6. Dry Aged Rib Eye w/Myrna potatoes, baby leeks & black garlic. Served w/a complimentary 2015 Pinot Noir (red wine) as a thank you for patiently waiting, nice!!! This meal took a little longer to arrive, but I didn't mind since the last six courses were so mind blowing. The ribeye was juicy & meaty, while the potatoes & grilled baby leeks were fantastic w/the black garlic sauce. 7. Meringue Gelato - The meringue gelato itself was refreshing, super creamy w/sweet subtle hints of vanilla. The generous shavings of the candied yolk were a perfect combination of sweet & savory. As for Michael, he had the vegan style Black Barley Risotto & Avocado Salad. He absolutely loved & highly recommended getting the Avocado Salad for next time. You can read more about those two dishes whenever Isobel posts her review. Post Dessert Drinks: I was content w/my Pinot Noir. Isobel got a $7 Lavender Tea, which smelled really divine w/the freshly, chopped lavender that Deana put in there & tasted delicious too! Michael got himself a $7 Espresso. Complimentary Chocolate Cocoa Truffles: What a fantastic & final ending to our dining experience. The heavy dusting of chocolate cocoa hits you right away, while the super chocolaty center melts in your mouth perfectly. Service: Our main server, Deana was A-MAZ-ING!!! Super sweet, professional & attentive. The rest of the staff are also nice & attentive. If Chef Kevin is in-house, he'll walk around the dining room engaging w/guests too! Ambience & Décor: Clean, spacious, romantic, intimate & inviting dining room. The moment you enter Kali, you feel instantly relaxed, chilled & full of good vibes. There are two All-Gender restrooms, which are cleaned, well-maintained & nicely stocked. Overall, I had a fantastic time & definitely look forward to returning there. Once again, congrats to Chef Kevin, Staffers & Kali Restaurant! read more
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The food was not what my taste buds like but it is a Michelin starred restaurant. I guess different folks different strokes. The service was top notch but found the food to lack flavor and depth, everything looked good. Probably will not be returning, rather go to Bazaar or Raku personally. And I did get overcharged $10 but I caught it and they removed it. read more
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Super cute modern but small & cozy atmosphere. Place gets really loud! People were mostly dressed up. Service was very friendly and detail oriented; hostess even brought out purse hooks for us. We went for course menu and added a bottle of red wine. It was interesting that they like chilling their red wine. I like my red wine room temperature so we just waited a bit. Courses were very well executed. Portions were on the generous side, well balanced and delicious meal! The fish and duck were cooked perfectly. They also add frozen egg yokes to the dessert, which I thought was so different but delicious! Overall I am pleasantly surprised with this place and I will definitely be going back for more! read more
7 years ago
A friend invited my husband and I for a birthday lunch. Service was welcoming and attentive. The space was modern and hip and we got street parking 1/2 block away. The barley risotto was very flavorful and the parsnip aglonotti was also good, but a smaller portion. Hubby's burger was really big, great quality meat with delicious toppings that were not overpowering. Sadly I had to leave before the gelato came which was said to be really creamy and good. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
A memorable experience to say the least. We watched Chef Kevin work his magic and he interacted with us throughout our entire dinner. In the end of our meal Chef Kevin gave us a personal tour of his gardens, smoker and of course the meat locker. We ordered the Chef's Menu with the wine pairing and also the seasonal tasting menu. Everything was presented beautifully and tasted delicious. 1. Caviar on a bilini 2. Duo of uni and oyster 3. Yellowtail crudo was one of my favorites, with a fresh lemony taste. 4. Abalone with XO sauce 5. Winter mushroom risotto 6. Dry aged Squab was also another one of the favorites with a pea and squash purée. 7. White fish (Cod?) with sun choke, the fish was so light and flakey. 8. Dry aged ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the black garlic ketchup was so fragrant when I took a bite. 9. Meringue gelato with candied egg shavings. It reminded me of taiwanese pineapple cake, so good! Thank you Chef Kevin and team for your hospitality. We will defining be back! read more
7 years ago
I enjoyed a lovely lunch at Kaki Restaurant. Tucked away and unassuming, I was drawn to their fresh and seasonal menu. After scanning reviews and checking out their options I knew the Black Barley Risotto was clearly the must try. The dish comes with a unique assortment that includes Fermented Black Garlic Tea, Wheat Grass and a Fiscalini Cheese Crisp. Overall, it did not disappoint and I was taken by the complementary flavors and freshness in the dish. It was dynamic and full of depth. I indulged in their lavender lemonade and the drink was refreshing and just sweet enough. The risotto was filling but not overly so. I would suggest an additional dish or side if you come super hungry. The minimalistic and casual design paired with unique dishes and drinks made Kaki Restaurant a great choice. However, be warned that the restaurant leans on the more expensive side. read more
7 years ago
I came here with my girlfriend and didn't know what to expect. Our server Deana, made us feel comfortable and offered excellent reccomendations on what to get. With that said....we ordered pretty much everything, and every dish was beyond our expectations. The menu here changes daily and it's so refreshing to see servers take such pride in their work. Deana was extremely knowledgeable and was so passionate that it made our dining experience exceptional. Oh yeah, the coolest thing about this place is that all of their ingredients are locally sourced! (And you can tell, everything tastes very fresh). Anyways, if you come here, ask for Deana she's awesome. Pro tip: the complimentary bread is soooooo good but don't eat too much because you might not be able to finish your entree. Might be worth it though to be honest. read more
4 years ago
One of the best pastas I've ever had - their Uni pasta. Came here for lunch and only tried that - will remember it forever. A must experience! read more
We have been trying to get to Kali for a long time and never seem to get there. Finally, we went for the first time during Dine LA 2020 and had their tasting menu, which included an amuse bouche of trout roe in a tart-shaped blini, an oyster with sea urchin, and yellowtail crudo as the lead in dishes. All were very good. The winter mushroom risotto was delicious and the ribeye perfection. For dessert, the meringue gelato with sugar cured egg yolk was stunningly rich and simple. We did the menu with the wine pairing which included some fun, original options. The service was excellent and the restaurant was busy. We will definitely be back! read more
7 years ago
My boyfriend stumbled upon this restaurant on yelp and made a reservation in advance. To be honest the restaurant was relatively empty and didn't really pick up, but that has Kali is a true gem. The service was just as exceptional as the food and we're definitely planning to return to try the Chef's Menu (8 course). Highlights: - New Paid Thai: I normally don't leave reviews for drinks at a restaurant, but this drink was amazing! If you like spice plus Vietnamese food, this is your drink. Literally tasted like an alcoholic spring roll in my mouth (doesn't sound appealing, but I promise it is!). Really enjoyed this drink as well as many others they have, but this was by far my favorite! - Cavatelli Pasta: We actually wished ordered two of these as it was so good! The crispy arugula gives it a different texture and the lemon helps with the overall heaviness of the pasta. Lamb Shank: They had a special lamb shank for the day and to start off I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I wanted to review the falafel that came on this drum stick. It was so pretty and so good! **Valet and street parking are available. read more
6 years ago
I took one bite of the sea urchin pasta and fell in love. Please get it. Sometimes I dream about it. read more
5 years ago
What a lovely evening at Kali's. We decided to check out something new and found Kali's food innovative and refreshing. I didn't enjoy every single dish but overall I was looking to give my palate something new to savor on and got what I wanted. We tried the chef choice 7 courses meal for $100 per person without wine pairing ($150 with wine pairing). The chef was friendly and great about accommodating for any food restrictions. The decor was modern and comfortable. Service was attentive. Noise level was slightly loud but not bad. Reservation was easy to get from open table. On to the food: 1) Uni polenta: I didn't get to try this dish but it sure looked tasty and my hubby was able to reassure me how tasty it was. 2) goat cheese with wheat cracker: Very creamy with a nice crunch. Not gamy at all. I usually don't like goat cheese very much but this was blended tastefully. 3) Mussels: cooked just right retaining that sea freshness. Yum! 4) Burrata cheese under a bed of berries, tomatoes, nuts, oats, basil: OMG orgasmic dish! My favorite of the night! The almonds and oats were slightly toasted with a sweet, possibly honey coating, to offer a wonderful crunch! I can eat this everyday! It's also a looker! So beautiful! 5) Garlic risotto: unfortunately this fell short. Texture was good but very salty. They must know this since this dish came with a small bread roll? We ate the whole bread to blend away the saltiness. I needed some citrus and much less salt from this dish. 6) Cod in sauerkraut and salad: another disappointment. The flavor did not mix well in my palate. It was a bland fish mixed with sour and slightly bitter salad. This is probably my least favorite of the night. 7) Duck with a coffee flavor cream sauce: very innovative. The coffee flakes really worked well with the sauce and duck. I've never tasted this blend before and it worked really well. I was really getting full by this time but still able to appreciate the thoughtfulness to this dish. Nicely done! 8) 45 days aged rib eye: cooked nicely but nothing out of the ordinary. I wasn't wowed by the flavor combination. And to be fair, I was very stuffed by the time this dish came. We really needed an intermission. The waitress notice this and held our dessert until we were able to eat again. We had a nice fresh mint tea to calm our bellies! 9) Dessert was wonderful: meringue gelato with shaved salted candy egg yolk! I guess when the dish is good, you can still enjoy it even if you are extremely full! Enuf said! On a side note: I think the sequence and placement of the dishes can improve. Having two meat dishes back to back can really put a downer on the taste buds since they are so similar. Perhaps mixing in a palate cleanser in between the protein dishes will help. I also prefer smaller portions on the proteins but I'm sure for some people, this is just right or even too little. Overall I had a great evening: thanks to the chef and my wonderful date. read more
5 years ago
Brought my friend here celebrating her birthday and we had the tasting menu! The star of the 5 course tasting menu is the Meringue Gelato! Simple in its premise, flawless in its execution, the meringue gelato was so delicious and unique! Local Yellowtail Crudo was my second favorite as well as the beef! Service was great and we enjoyed the open air patio! The only disappointment to me is the Crowded Beach; most of the seafood is not fresh especially the uni but the presentation is great! Overall it's a great experience! read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
They over charged tip on my credit card. It just a few cents but they already included kitchen tip on the final bill and I tipped extra for a server. My friend and I split the check and MY amount was $28.63 that's included tax and kitchen appreciation. I wrote $4.37 for tip, the total amount should be $33 Today I checked my credit card statement and find out they charged $33.63 which is not a good experience. Regardless it's mistake or not this is not professional. read more
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We stopped by Kali last year for dinner and tried their tasting menu. The food was creative and interesting, the plating was beautiful, and the portions were filling! (The only reason I give 4 stars is that it was quite hot, but it was the end of August, and I suspect that may no longer be an issue.) read more
I'm pretty convinced that, if I ordered anything out of that menu it would of blown me out of the water. Our server Jonathan was soo good at suggesting all of the dishes. I appreciate his attentiveness throughout our whole experience. I got the blacked cod and it was perfectly cooked, the steak was easily one of the bests I have ever had, and please get the dessert it will feel like a little taste of heaven in your mouth! Highly recommend. read more
9 years ago
Ok Kali, I have not reviewed a restaurant in awhile but you deserved one after tonight! Let's start out by saying how incredibly accommodating they were to us being that its our anniversary and we don't live close to LA and traffic was horrible, they kept letting us push our reservation and just kept a table for us open whenever we arrived from the traffic! Thank you!! So after seating us in a corner booth (nice and cozy) we were given a drink menu. We didn't want to drink and hubs and I got the dinner menu. After looking at the choices of either a 6 course meal, chef menu 8 courses or just pick from the menu... we decided "what the heck... lets go for the chefs menu!" Which was something I will never regret, ever! First up, uni galore! It was an amazing polenta with uni on top (wish they gave us 10 pieces each!!!) and uni panna cotta! Yes.... panna cotta. AMMMMAZZZZINNNGGG!!! It was tangy and you taste that uni. It was one of my favorites! Then came filet mignon carpaccio salad. It was good def loved the way it all blended together. This probably was not my most favorite one but I can't say it wasn't good too because it was. Black barley Risotto came next with a black tea infused cheese and paired with their rosemary bread! Wowww!!! This was another favorite because this entire plate blended so well in my mouth. I wanted seconds! Plsssssss.... next time? Haha Ok, then came the tuna that was perfectly cooked with a heirloom tomato with a black garlic charcoal crust. This was delicious. I love how the chef does a phenomenal job blending all his flavors so well together! Then we were given our first main: Cod! My husband is not much of a fish person so this was not his favorite. I liked its simplicity! The cod gave a fresh taste and with the black ketchup.... it all tasted great together. All of a sudden Chef comes out with a basket that looks like a nest (hahaha) and tells us about what he will serve us next, duck! Dry aged duck!!!! Dry aged duck with black pepper salt coffee crust with squash and fig... and dang it!!!! BEST THING SO FAR!!! It beat the uni! Hands down! Then the rib eye came with a leek topped with bone marrow and almond and well..... just when I thought the night couldn't end better... Dessert: meringue egg white gelato with egg yolk shavings.... that about did it for us! Super happy celebration!!!! We will definitely come back, KALI! you can count on it! Superb!!!!! read more
5 years ago
I came to this restaurant to try their menu. I was seated in the outdoors and I disliked it as I was bit by a couple mosquitoes. Overall the ambience was alright but not my preference since it was a bit dark. The service was pretty good, our waitress was very attentive and helpful in giving us recommendations. The waiters were also very kind and patient when requesting items like Togo boxes and cleaning the silver ware As for the food we got the - dry aged duck - dry aged ribeye - risotto - and sea urchin noodles The risotto tasted fine but it got cold very fast which lessen the taste of it. The sea urchin pasta was good. I enjoyed the fresh taste of the sea urchin and the richness of the buttered noodles. As for the meats I preferred the ribeye but the duck was just as good. I have never had dry aged duck, so the texture was very new to me. Both the meats had the same sauce with mushrooms which were a bit salty for my taste. read more
This is honestly one of the best meals I've had in a while, and I already can't wait to go back. From the food to the service to the ambiance, this was truly a wonderful dining experience. This was possibly the best tasting menu I've ever had. Each dish nailed it for me- there's honestly not a single thing I would change. It was the perfect blend of experimental and unique dishes that still taste incredible, and I was impressed by both the creative use of ingredients and how clearly the fresh local ingredient theme shown through. The highlight was the beef tartare with charcoal crust, tasted like the best cheeseburger I've ever had. The service was also incredible. We had asked our server about the uni pasta, the only thing holding us back from not doing the tasting menu, and she swapped the other pasta for the uni one! It was amazing! I was a little concerned about the dessert of egg ice cream- merengue gelato with grated yolk on top, but it was so perfect and sweet and savory at the same time I couldn't stop eating it. We didn't drink but instead had their homemade kombucha with lime juice- delicious. They change their menu as frequently as every day, so can't wait to get back!! read more
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This was one of the best meals I have had in years. I sat at the chefs counter and had the seasonal menu. Every course was carefully crafted, beautiful and delicious. The Hamachi crudo was especially memorable. The location is interesting in more of a neighborhood on Melrose but the space to beautiful and sleek. The service is top notch but no overbearing. Almost casual for a place with a Michelin star. The prices are high but you can pay much more for average food. read more
9 years ago
Let's start from the beginning, winter night in 49'.....flash forward to opentable app, after a couple clicks made a reservation with a call back to confirm, "I was asked, if there was a special occasion: my response was no, just wanted to eat" Here we are opted for the Chef's menu reasonably price at $100/150WP for a 7 course, which was a reasonable price point. *some items can be ordered a la cart As for the courses: Cocktail: Traveler, good spice and kick. Beer: White Ale, Iceland product that's why i wanted to try, pretty standard Muse: Polenta topped w/Uni, i am amused with this dish, looks like a rock, taste nothing like it. awesome crunchy and creaminess wrapped into one. Mussels: Served chilled garnish w/oil, lavender and pickle. another one of my favorite for the night. The sea is still there in every bite. *Burruta: Berries/oats/basil oil/garden greens/flower pedals, absolutely enjoyed this dish. It's been a while since I ate something so simple w/a smile. Refreshing *Black Barley Risotto: Black Garlic/Toasted Cheese, the black garlic is like a cracker which gives you that nice crunch to pair w/the risotto, but just bit too salty for my liking (They slipped in a dinner roll w/rosmary butter) this did it, puts you over the top in fullness. Resist and eat half. Cod w/greens: by far my least favorite dish, but I do have a bias against cooked fish. *Duck: Prepared w/carrot, cocoa, coffee, and honey. Crisp skin checked paired w/a whole different assortment of flavor w/the coffee and cocoa gives it that nice burnt flavor and juicy. pure enjoyment w/every bite. Lastly 45 day aged Rib Eye: prepared w/shrooms, shallots and smashed potatoes forgot what the sauce was call. At this point I'm already tipping over. I love my protein and it tasted great, but I just thought the back to back protein was way too much. Now this b/c the portions are pretty generous for a tasting menu. Yes nip picking a little, but just how I see enjoyment. Break w/Fresh Mint Tea, before we took it to----Dessert: Gelato, forgot what the shaving was, but it was salted and very balanced to end the meal. Happy Tasting!!! read more
was finally able to try Kali, after a push from seeing they were offering a $25 DineLA lunch. Wow- what an experience. I'll get right into the food: Yellowtail Crudo- Delicious, but probably my least favorite dish of the day. The chunks of fish were generous, as was the portion size. The precious seaweeds weren't a favorite, but I loved the puffed rice crackers. Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho- Not at all what was expected, but absolutely delightful. Whole heirloom tomatoes, with a translucent, astringent broth. Absolutely surprising and wonderful. Mary's Chicken Breast- Fennel, citrus, and anise. Really beautiful, rich flavors. Chicken was cooked perfectly. Sea urchin pasta- Ughhhhhhhhh. So so so good. A dream, really. Creamy and rich, but not overwhelming. The perfect pasta. Meringue Gelato- The gelato itself was perfectly sweet. Like a gelato cloud- fluffy and smooth. The candied yolk shavings were insane. The perfect combination of salty and sweet, and complimented the gelato itself impeccably. I just wish there were more yolk shavings. Buttermilk Doughnuts- Another absolute homerun. A perfect donut- warm and soft, with an exceptional sugar coating. The salted cherries were truly a flavor punch, and went perfectly with the creme fraiche. I wish I could eat these everyday. Service was exceptional. Helpful and friendly, without being suffocating. Our desserts took a bit of time to come out, and our server comped the gelato without me saying a thing. Honestly, I hadn't even noticed the time as I was enjoying everything so much. I'm so glad I finally tried Kali, as I can honestly say it's one of my new favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. read more
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5 years ago
I can't believe I wasted $175 on this restaurant. The moment I saw the dirt underneath the unkept nails of our server, the staff's poor attire and how empty the restaurant was on a Sunday night, I should have gotten up and left. Unfortunately I kept believing it would get better and it didn't. The food here is average and definitely not worthy of the prices that they charge. The ambiance in the patio is surrounded by dumpsters and the chairs are uncomfortable. The scallops were not fresh unfortunately. Please don't think about getting the tomato appetizer. It is disgusting. The salad with avocado is average. The uni pasta was amazing. Ok, that will be the solution: let's come here and get the uni pasta, lavender lemonade and donuts and call it a day. read more
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