Food was delicious, vibes were amazing for my friend's bday and Charlie truly made us feel very welcomed read more

The Night We Met - Ceviche and Mr. Cucumber - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent representation of pan-Asian food. Everything was delicious and came out timely. The restaurant itself is so well-designed. Pay attention to all the tile work, ceiling lanterns, etc. Food wise, here are my ratings of the dishes: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: 8/10 - YES Hamachi Yellowtail Crudo: 5/10 - I would skip Ribeye Skewers: 10/10 - YES Garlic Noodles w/ grilled chicken - 9/10 - YES Truffle fries with curry ketchup - 10/10 - YES Matcha Donut - 10/10 YES Cocktail wise: Matcha Martini - 10/10 (out of this world) Lychee Martini 9/10 (super sweet) Service was amazing. Our hostess was on top of it! Definitely will be back to try out their other dishes. read more

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Great ambience, Great Food and Great Music on the weekends. You will enjoy your evening read more

Food and atmosphere was GREAT! Waitress was also sooooo fun and amazing. This area they have carved out for all their restaurants is such a fun gag. Will be back and will recommend The matcha doughnut, and the Crudo were the top dishes I had :) read more

I found The Night We Met on OpenTable while looking for a restaurant to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. I was immediately impressed by the ambiance and intrigued by the menu, so we booked a reservation for 7 p.m. on a Saturday night. Huge plus: there's a parking garage adjacent to the restaurant. Bring your ticket inside and they'll validate it! The entrance immediately sets the mood. There's outdoor patio seating, and we were greeted by live jazz music, which was a great touch. It was a lively Saturday night, so we waited a few minutes at the bar before our table was ready. The seating is pretty close together a little too close for comfort but it didn't take away from the overall experience. The staff was welcoming, and our waiter was really nice and attentive. We decided to share the Hong Kong Rice, Beef Skewers, and Dumplings, and everything was 10/10. The flavors were incredible, and each dish felt thoughtfully prepared. Overall, The Night We Met was a great choice for a birthday dinner. Between the atmosphere, live music, service, and exceptional menu, I'll definitely be returning to try more dishes. read more

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Really nice and romantic date night spot. Came for an early bday dinner, just fyi they don't do free dessert for birthdays :(( Some the tables are really close together making it difficult to get by when trying to get up to the bathroom too. I totally recommend the branzino! I'm not a huge cooked/fried fish type of person but I was genuinely impressed. The fish was crispy with a lovely spicy, salty sauce and mushrooms. I'm still dreaming about it to this day. The Thai salmon sashimi has a really good kick to it! I love spicy foods so much so I was very happy. If you're sensitive to spicy foods, I would skip this. The soft shell crab curry was good, but I would def try another dish next time. read more

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Great vibes, good food, great company. Food 4/5 Salmon Tartare $20 - Standard, nothing too special to it. Fiji Shrimp Ceviche $22 - Love the flavor profile. The spice and the coconut milk are chef's kiss. Seared Scallop $21 - Honestly, a little disappointing. The sauce is good but it didn't have that wow factor for me. Sichuan Dumplings $16 - Delicious! Loved the sauce. Soft Shell Crab Curry $27 - Would have rather ordered this twice instead of the scallops because this dish was amazing. Yellow curry is one of my favorite due to the flavor punch. Yakisoba was questionable but actually tasted amazing in this dish. Crying Tiger $38 - Ribeye that we regret ordering. It was very dry and sooooo salty. Least favorite dish of the night. Service 5/5 Our server was nice. He brought out utensils for us to cut my cake so we weren't charged a cake cutting fee, a new thing I learned restaurants are doing these days. Ambiance 4/5 Loved the decor and that we got a corner booth for my birthday. Really cozy and charming. I really wish they didn't dim the lights further, it made it really hard to see the vibrant colors of our dishes. read more

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Sometimes the best restaurant finds are the completely unplanned ones. We stumbled into The Night We Met after an event nearby and ended up having a fantastic dinner. The place was packed with live music playing. Despite only taking reservations, they were kind enough to seat us at the bar. Honestly worked out perfectly because the bartender took great care of us from the moment we sat down. What we ordered: Tokyo Caesar (8.5/10): Every piece of romaine was perfectly coated in that yuzu Caesar dressing. Simple and delicious. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice (8/10): Came with four pieces and made for a solid starter. Garlic Noodles w/ Chicken (9/10): Garlicky, savory, and cooked perfectly. The juicy chicken paired really well with the noodles. Crying Tiger (10/10): The star of the night. Perfectly cooked marinated steak with a sauce so good I was tempted to ask for extra and drink it. The interior is absolutely gorgeous with thoughtful details everywhere you look. Whether you're planning a date night or dinner with friends, this spot delivers on both food and atmosphere. Can't wait to return! read more

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My friend Jaz and I decided we're making girls' night a monthly thing, and she picked The Night We Met because she knows how much I love Asian-inspired food. We went around 8:30 PM and somehow I got lucky enough to find street parking, which felt like a win in that area. I had honestly never been here before. I've been to other spots nearby, but somehow never made it into this one. The restaurant was packed, which is always a good sign, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The decor, lighting, and overall vibe made it feel like such a fun place for a night out. We were seated pretty close to other tables, which wasn't my favorite part of the experience, but it wasn't enough to take away from the night. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, walked us through the drink menu, and made us feel welcome from the start. We ordered the fried rice, garlic noodles with chicken, and dumplings, and every single dish was so good. I love restaurants that serve smaller plates because it makes sharing easy, and getting to try a little bit of everything with a friend is my favorite way to eat. Overall, I had a great experience. The food was delicious, the service was great, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the prices were very reasonable. We left full, happy, and spent under $100. I'll definitely be back for another girls' night. read more

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I've been meaning to try this place and finally had the opportunity to do so. The interior is very nicely decorated with beautiful lanterns in the ceiling, but the restaurant itself is definitely smaller than what the pictures make it look like. You're also seated superrrr close to everyone, making it hard to have private conversations or even get up. For the food, if you come here, definitely get the Thai Salmon Sashimi. The sauce is amazing and you get a slight thai chilli kick! I would also recommend the soft shell crab curry! The flavor with the noodles was amazing and I liked the coconut milk hints. The crab was also very yummy, but I do wish there was more crab flavor throughout the dish. I also got the Hong Kong fried rice and the garlic green beans, but I would skip on these next time. The fried rice was good but nothing special and not worth the price, especially when you can get for cheaper somewhere else. The garlic green beans were a little bland and there was not much garlic flavor. read more

The Night We Met - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My boyfriend and I LOVED this place !!! We went for my birthday so the lychee sorbet was free and it was AMAZING! Also the Thai tea tiramisu.. it's like eating the drink! Every dish we got was fresh and delicious - garlic noodles with chicken, garlic green beans, beef skewers (caramelized and tender!) and also the roti was flaky with a spicy curry. Service was really fast and attentive, even with the water too. I was impressed. Inside is GORGEOUS, lanterns and a dark romantic date spot! Also super affordable too. Will be back again! read more

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Came here with a few friends for brunch! We were originally going to met her at the bar but there was no line here so they recommended we get brunch here instead since they have similar menus. The food was delicious and the servers were so nice! We loved the berry soufflé pancakes the best! The restaurant was also very well designed. The ceilings were super cool, the lighting was moody, and overall perfect for a dinner. Definitely want to come back and try their dinner menu! read more

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At first impression you're welcomed into a dimly lit, intimate dining room under the light of a ceiling full of paper lanterns. Makes for such a beautiful date night spot! Staff is prompt, friendly and made sure our larger group was taken care of! The food was excellent. We had a great variety on our table and everyone had nothing but rave reviews of their meals. The Sichuan dumplings were delicious and I could not stop picking at the tempura green beans, especially with the dipping sauce. The special ketchup that came with the regular fries was so unique and delicious too. Highly recommend the Lychee cocktail and the desert was devoured instantly. A stand out was the Thai tea tiramisu, if you enjoy that flavor you'll love it- such a perfect take on tiramisu! read more

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Cute Sexy Spot for a girls night!!! I love the ceiling & just all the interior decor. The food is super delicious, you can't go wrong with it. It's honestly not even too pricey. We ordered a fair amount of food & it turned out to be $35 per person for my group of 4!!! We shared everything we got & loved each item. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. We actually had our first date at Met Him at a Bar so we wanted to celebrate 4 years at this new location. I was so excited to try it! Wow, this restaurant is so stunning inside. So thoughtfully and meticulously decorated. It's beautiful! Dim lighting, lanterns adorning the ceiling. Such a nice ambiance and perfect for a romantic night out. They have really fun cocktails with unique flavors. I got the Green is In which has gin and is colored from the spirulina. I was in love with this cocktail and got it twice bc it was so good! We ordered lots of food. The Thai salmon sashimi to start. This was incredible, unique compared to other standard salmon sashimi dishes and it has a bit of a kick. The Fiji shrimp ceviche was delicious with its creamy coconut milk sauce. Next, we got the roti with Panang curry. The roti has a fun presentation, I've never seen it folded in this way. Roti is always good and this one was too, it was comfortingly delicious. For our mains, we got the soft shell crab curry and the braised beef curry. Both were delicious in their own unique ways, we enjoyed every bite of both. We were worried it might be too much curry but it wasn't and we overall loved our meal. For dessert, we got mango sticky rice which was beautifully presented, all the details were so stunning, and it tasted delicious. When telling our waiter about our anniversary they brought over glasses of champagne which was so nice. She really helped make our night feel special. We were hoping to say hi to the owner and share our story but we weren't able to this time. We look forward to coming back and enjoying more dishes! read more

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The Night We Met is sat on an unassuming little corner on La Brea next to a brewery. Upon entering by we were greeted by the lively front desk staff. The restaurant is small inside but big on energy. There's a live jazz band in the corner which really gave the space a fun vibe. While we waited for our table we sat at the bar and ordered a couple drinks. The bartenders were super friendly helpful when It came to choosing cocktails. We got a great little banquet booth that gave us a great view of the room. We came with another couple which I highly recommend doing because you can order so much of the menu. We went all out! We started with the Cesar which you can definitely skip. I love anchovies in my Cesar but this was beyond fishy. For our appetizers we started with the spicy tuna crispy rice, scallop crudo, and hamachi crudo. The scallop crudo is also a skip. Next we got the roti patang curry, chicken satay, soft shell crab curry, & kimchi fried rice. Everything was really good! For our third round we got the regular fried rice, crying tiger, tempura green beans, asparagus, garlic & chicken with noodles. Everything was a hit. We all left completely satisfied and can't wait to go back and dive into more of the menu! read more

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loved having my birthday dinner here with my sis. it felt all at once special yet unfussy, an establishment that took their food seriously without the pomp and circumstance that comes with LA dining. a good place for a date night or drinks with the girls but the clientele around us was varied and relaxed. parking is surprisingly easy - there's a lot one street over but we found street parking asap for a friday night. the food was delicious and well paced - a favorite of ours being the salmon sashimi (such an unforgettable punchy sauce that i tried to replicate at home), the drinks were great and landed on our table right away, and the live music added to the vibe. can't wait to go again! read more

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Overall, such a cute place, whether with girlfriend or on a date! My favorite person is ZACHARIAH! He brightens the room, this restaurant! Such a great manager to this place! Food is phenomenal! The lycee martini is the BEST martini I've ever had! Must try the salmon sashimi and the roti with curry!! But all the food and drinks are so good Love to see Mindy and Vinny (owners) add to their La Brea restaurants! Definitely try out Met him at a Bar across the street! Such good people/owners that make Los Angeles and the La Brea area so great read more

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Delicious garlic chicken noodle dish with sesame shaved chives five star I recommend top three places it is yummy read more

The Night We Met - Garlic chicken noodle soup with sesame and shaved chives - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Woahhhhhhhh! I've always wanted to try this spot; we came for a girls night & I did not want to leave! First things first it's LA....traffic and parking are always going to be a nightmare so it didn't affect my experience at all because you need to know what you're getting into eating in LA. There is street parking and a parking garage nearby that you can pay OR residential parking that is available during the day (set hours- pay attention to signs). We made reservations so getting in was so seamless and got sat immediately. The service was amazing, our server and the staff picking up were great!! The food was soooo yummy! This is only my second time trying a Pan-Asian restaurant so I had something to compare it to and it was very flavorful. I will definitely be back to try some more goodies! read more

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Came back to The Night We Met and it continues to stand out not just for the ambiance, but for the story behind it. The restaurant is part of a group by a husband-and-wife duo who met at a bar and have since opened several sister concepts around LA, which makes the whole experience feel very intentional. The space is intimate, dimly lit, and leans heavily into that romantic, cozy vibe, perfect for a date night, but also works really well for a girls' night out if you're looking for somewhere a little elevated but still fun. Food-wise, the crispy papaya salad was a standout for me! Fresh, crunchy, and well-balanced in flavor. Overall, dishes were thoughtfully prepared, though portions are on the smaller side. I'd definitely recommend ordering a few items to share so you can try more of the menu and actually feel satisfied. Service was solid and the pacing felt relaxed, which matched the atmosphere. Pricing reflects the ambiance and concept, so just expect to spend a bit more if you're ordering multiple plates. Overall, it's a great spot if you're looking for an ambiance driven dining experience with good food and a memorable setting. Come for the vibe, order a few things to share, and enjoy the night. read more

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Food is FANTASTIC. Soft shell crab curry was my favorite but everything we tried was delicious. Drinks are great. Ambiance is so cool and such a vibe. Great for a date night or a group celebration. Inside Decor is very unique. Definitely make a reservation. read more

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Really liked this restaurant. Let me start by saying it's really just visually stunning. Waiters were both super cool and most of the food was pretty good. The crying tiger was good. Nice and fatty meat, great dipping sauce. The calamari was really great. Crispy and great sweet & spicy sauce. The fried rice was good except the carrots that were a little too firm. The mangoes with sticky rice was the one bad thing. The cream was sour, not sweet and was a little off putting. Overall great place and worth it just for the look of the restaurant. read more

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I was scared that this would be just another lackluster place that became popular because of TikTok, but happy to report that I was incorrect! Starting with the ambiance, this place is super pretty inside with mood lighting, photogenic decor, and live music which was a plus (not sure if music is a daily thing but I went on Friday night). This place does tapas/family style, so sharing is encouraged. We ordered a bunch of things including the hamachi crudo, broccolini, roti, and branzino. Hamachi Crudo - Pretty solid. Fish was fresh. Could've used a few more jalapeños Broccolini - Delicious. Really well seasoned and perfectly charred Roti - Shockingly one of my favorites. The roti was buttery and flaky, and the curry sauce it came with paired well Branzino - Not a standout to me, but very good nonetheless Soft Shell Crab Curry - I wasn't wowed by this. It's served with noodles. Overall, taste was good but just wasn't my favorite of the dishes Matcha martini looked pretty but was just okay (maybe a little too sweet for my liking and was grainy from the matcha powder). The Hi Tea (Thai ice tea martini) was delicious. I'd come back just for that. The final bill also wasn't too bad. I'd recommend! read more

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Y'ALL. You NEED to eat here, but don't so reservations won't be booked up ;). Ambiance, vibe, decor-BEAUTIFUL; food, drinks- SPECTACULAR! I think about this place very often. PERFECT spot for date night, love the decor, there's always something to look at. Drinks are phenomenal--I was informed mixologists from Thailand were flown in to curate the drink menu (how cool is that)!! If I'm being completely honest, I wasn't sure if this was a place where you're paying for the vibes over food. Boy, was I wrong! Scallop Crudo- I love me a goooood scallop crudo!! So light and refreshing! Grilled Chicken with Sticky Rice- chicken was JUICY, but dipped in their sauce? MMMPH!! Sauce is everything. Crying Tiger- I get this every time I eat at a Thai restaurant. So tender and juicy *drools* Please dunk it in their sauce and eat it with the sticky rice. Fried Whole Branzino with Basil Sauce- Y'ALL. I am not kidding when I say my friend and I licked the plate CLEAN--no meat or skin left, only bones (yes, we ate every piece of meat off the head and ate the eyeballs). Even the bartender pointed it out. It was SOOO flavorful, it really surprised me. I hope you saved some sticky rice to eat with this!! Mango Sticky Rice- EDIBLE ART?! I was blown away. Something so beautiful artistically could taste so delicious! The chef knows what they're DOIN!! I'm packing my bags and going to Flavor Town. read more

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The Night We Met is a must-visit! Such a beautifully designed restaurant/bar with a romantic atmosphere (dimly lit lanterns everywhere), amazing food and cocktails, and friendly service. I made a reservation on Resy for our group of 3 which was fairly easy to secure on the weeknight that we went. I'd recommend reserving ahead, especially on weekends. What we ordered: - Salmon Sashimi- fresh, flavorful, with a slight kick from the thai citrus chili dressing - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice- so good, could eat like 10 of these - Shrimp Ceviche- small prawns in a bright coconut lime sauce - Roti with Penang Curry- flaky, crispy goodness- loved this - Hong Kong fried rice- great choice (our server recommended this over the garlic noodles) Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated! My favorites were the tuna crispy rice and the roti. The drinks were just as impressive-- well-balanced and thoughtfully crafted. We especially loved the "Green Is In," a gin-based cocktail with pandan, and the "Pearl," a lychee yuzu martini. The is restaurant is run by a husband-wife duo who also own Met Him at a Bar (brunch), Met Her at a Bar (Italian), Her Thai (fast-casual Thai) which are all in the vicinity as well, and also excellent. We all left very impressed, we will definitely be back! read more

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Celebrated my birthday here and so glad I finally made it out to this spot. What a great time!! Live music Stunning interior Great date spot but I recommend going in a group so you can try all the food. Skip the garlic noodles, lacked flavor but everything else was incredible. Lives up to hype! read more

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Such an amazing place for a dinner date!!! The vibe was amazing and the service was so good!! The food ofc was delicious. We started with the shrimp ceviche, and the salmon crudo. The highlight was definitely the salmon crudo for us with a tiny bit of spice and crispy garlic on top 10/10! For main, we tried the hongkong fried rice and the Penang roti which were both super delicious. We liked that the roti came in small pieces so you can directly dip into the Penang curry. For drinks, I'd highly recommend the pandan drink and the lychee yuzu martini! Sooooo delicious and refreshing!! There's a parking garage in the back and they validate for 90 mins! read more

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I love the ambience here and the food was overall really great. The only thing I would fix is how close tables are to each other, which felt a little bit uncomfortable. The roti has to be my favorite- the curry had a little kick but also sweet, and the roti was so chewy and crispy. The calamari was also great and the scallop crudo was perfectly tangy. The garlic noodle was great and the chicken was so juicy and tender! The broccolini was the only let down- felt like the dish needed more sear/ char to it and lacked flavor/ seasoning. Otherwise service was decent, food came out quick and they validate parking! read more

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The owners are basically dominating all three corners with their restaurants, and honestly, I'm not mad about it. This concept feels completely different from the other two, with bold, eclectic décor and plenty of Asian-inspired flair. Our server was lovely and incredibly attentive throughout the meal. My only complaint was that the freestanding tables were packed a little too closely together. That said, the food more than made up for it. We especially enjoyed the FIJI SHRIMP CEVICHE, SOFT SHELL CRAB CURRY, and the CRYING TIGER. For dessert, I can never pass up a good MANGO STICKY RICE. ENJOY! PS: Don't be a dumb dumb like me and pull into valet right away to be ripped off of $17. There is a retail parking literally behind the building. It'll be much cheaper. read more

We had a wonderful evening at TNWM. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and made for a great dining experience. The love music was especially delightful. The service was attentive albeit felt rushed. The food was a bit hit or miss. Some of the dishes we ordered were absolutely fantastic (yellowtail collar, grilled chicken noodles), while others were just okay (grilled beef skewers, hamachi crudo) and didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. The cocktails, however, were excellent--creative, well-balanced, and definitely a highlight. Overall, the great ambiance, solid service, and outstanding drinks made it a place I'd happily return to, but more so if the food was consistently exceptional. Also a suggestion - if you're a Pan-Asian restaurant, then you should also offer chopsticks cos trying to eat Hamachi Crudo with a fork and knife ain't it! read more

We came here for a friend's birthday and it's such a vibe! When you walk in, every ceiling, wall, floor, is covered in gorgeous decor and so many great things to look at. We went on a Saturday night and there was such a great live band that played music we love. It was Jazz but songs that were either old school hip hop or modern R&B. The food was real flavorful and every dish we got we were happy with. So it is family style tapas and she recommended we each order 2-3 plates each, and there were 6 of us. We had Liv as our server and she was fantastic! Helped us out with things she liked on the menu and best approach at ordering for how many we had at our table. She was very sweet and definitely attentive. Lastly, make sure you arrive to your reservation on time. They won't seat you unless you have everyone present. We had 2 people that were late and we almost lost our reservation. read more

The Night We Met - Beautiful lanterns covering the ceiling - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The ambiance and food was amazing. We got to try lots of dishes: Crying tiger, Garlic noodle salmon, Soft shell curry, spicy tuna crispy rice, Salmon tartare, Grilled chicken with sticky rice Hk fried rice, Teriyaki tempura. My favorites were the crying tiger, garlic noodle and tuna crispy rice. The crispy rice only comes with three pieces though so we had to put in two orders. Honorable mentions for the hk fried rice, very interesting and yummy take on fried rice. The food overall seems pretty solid and can't go wrong with most dishes. The kitchen closes before 11pm even though the store itself is open till 1am. The service was good and we got parking validated which was nice. read more

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Probably one of the prettiest and most romantic restaurants I've been to in LA, with dark, intimate vibes reminiscent of Crying Tiger in Chicago. Perfect for a first date. Midway through our meal, live jazz music started playing, which really elevated the ambience. I'd describe the food as pan-Asian fusion, drawing from several Asian countries, Thai being the most notable, with hints of Japanese flavors as well. Yuzu Caesar Salad - 9/10: Possibly one of the best salads I've ever had. The yuzu flavuor really shone and complemented the anchovy in the Caesar perfectly. Salmon Sashimi - 8/10: Unique salmon carpaccio with fresh herbs and Thai-inspired flavors. Really enjoyed the spice hit and the balance of flavours. Scallop Carpaccio - 7/10: Fresh scallops, but the dish was a bit basic. The pomegranate didn't add much, and the sauce felt simple- just a standard ponzu. Steak Skewer - 8.5/10: Cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. Paired wonderfully with the peanut sauce and pickled diced vegetables. Branzino - 8.5/10: Generous portion of fish with an incredible sauce. Slightly salty on its own, but paired well with the jasmine rice. Soft Shell Crab Curry - 9/10: Phenomenal curry. The soft shell crab retained its texture despite sitting in the sauce, and the accompanying yakisoba was delicious and perfectly al dente, even after soaking up the curry. Lychee Sorbet - 7/10: Good flavour, though a bit too icy read more

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From the moment we entered, this was a 5-star experience! Got there first thing on a Friday at 5pm. Was immediately sat greeted and placed our drink orders! Our server was Chloe, and she was by far one of the most kind and down to earth servers I've had in LA. She had incredible suggestions, and completely changed our initial order and we were SO grateful! YAYS: TEMPURA PAPAYA SALAD- A must! Tempura green beans- Yum! They were like fries but felt so much better on the stomach! Spicy Tuna Crispy- these were so good and very different! They had almost a Smokey flavor which was so new and delicious. Ribeye skewers- YAY! Roti w/panang curry- YAY! Salmon & Garlic noodles- delish Nay- We got the ceviche and we could've gone without it! I would've rather gotten another papaya salad! Can't wait to return! read more

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I came here for dinner on a weeknight and it was buzzing. Reservations are a must, though I wasn't keen on sitting at such a small table and ended up with a nice corner space at the bar. I recommend the Seared Scallops, Scallop Crudo, Sticky Rice & Grilled Chicken, Beef Skewers, Chicken Skewers, Emerald Spring Roll and especially the DECONSTRUCTED MANGO STICKY RICE DESSERT! We also tried their Edamame - just okay - and the Gem Salad - not my thing, but lots of dressing - and the Broccolini - rather plain but filling. They made a great effort to work with my friend on her gluten intolerance, which was greatly appreciated. If you love a good Espresso Martini, try theirs. It contains banana, but you really don't taste it. Prices aren't crazy, plates are best for sharing, but be mindful of how much you order since we clearly weren't! Valet out front is $18.50... if I come back, I might make more of an effort to look for street parking. read more

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Such a cute spot. It was smaller than I expected, but I love the decor w the lamps covering the ceiling. I came for jazz night in a Friday night and sat at the bar. It was so full! The host and staff were super friendly and welcoming. I ordered 2 cocktails, the mezcal one and their matcha martini, which I loved! I did not have a full meal, but we did order a few appetizers. The salmon tartare was spicy and citrus-y. The hamachi collar was good with the dipping sauce. I loved the seared scallops, but it was small, only 3 little pieces. I enjoyed everything and definitely want to try more next time, especially the garlic noodles and the matcha donuts. I'm definitely coming back! Curious about their happy hour. Parking was a bit difficult in that neighborhood, but they do have valet and a parking garage. read more

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Went on a weekend for dinner. There's a covered parking garage behind the restaurant and some street parking depending the time of day. The restaurant is very lounge-y - kind of like a Las Vegas lounge. Dark and dim, pretty good date vibes. Was sat immediately. Ordered a few cocktails (a lychee martini thing and a passionfruit drink - both pretty good) and did everything tapas style. Ordered some fries, skewers, spicy tuna crispy rice, and roti. Was all pretty good - def enjoyed the crispy rice. Got the check - price was reasonable. Honestly - thought this was going to be one of those typical pan-Asian restaurants where everything was pretty mid and overpriced - but I definitely enjoyed our time here. Already looking to get back soon! read more

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We came here for a late Valentine's dinner after finding it on TikTok. We were excited to try it since it had great reviews and it definitely did not disappoint. We started with the Take Me to Cabo cocktail. I liked it overall, and it had a nice spicy kick, but the alcohol did come through pretty strong. Personally, I prefer sweeter cocktails where you don't really taste the liquor, but if you enjoy bold, spirit-forward drinks, you'd probably love this. The chicken satay was one of the highlights. It was incredibly flavorful on its own and honestly didn't even need sauce. That said, it paired really well with the cucumber dip, and surprisingly, even with the steak sauce. The flavors complemented each other nicely. The Hong Kong fried rice was also excellent very flavorful and well-balanced. It had pieces of protein throughout (I forgot exactly which one), but every bite had depth and texture. The steak was cooked well and paired perfectly with the sauce which I can only describe as an "elevated soy sauce." LOL It added richness and brought the whole dish together. Everything is designed to be shared, which makes it perfect for date night or coming with friends. The pricing was reasonable for the quality and portions. We gave this place a definite "green light" and would absolutely come back. read more

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In early December, just before we started our vacation in Los Angeles, I read an article from an Eater LA newsletter about LA's romantic restaurant power couple's fourth restaurant debut, The Night We Met, near their other three in the Mid-Wilshire area, and quickly decided to make reservations through the Resy dining reservation app. To add to my excitement, I browsed the photos and mixed reviews posted on Yelp. We were concerned about parking in the mid-Wilshire neighborhood for dinner since there were rainstorms over Christmas and the New Year Holidays. Luckily, this new restaurant offers covered and validated parking in the attached garage on W 8th Street. Entering this restaurant, we couldn't help but admire the gorgeous, multi-textural interior décor, filled with wood and ceramic tiles, fringe-like curtains "hiding" the kitchen, custom Asian artwork, bamboo birdcages, and dimly lit lanterns hanging from the ceiling. There were small tables seating foursomes, as well as larger tables and banquettes for larger groups, which reminded us of a nightclub or cocktail bar seating. I noticed a small stage in a corner for upcoming live music performances during dinner time. Our server, Brandon, was welcoming, personable, and professional. He quickly approached our table to provide descriptions about their unique cocktail and tapas-style or shareable food menu items. It took us some time to decide which items we wanted to order, and we were pleased when Brandon assured us he'd coordinate the food delivery since the table is relatively small. I liked that the menu was divided into categories such as COLD, HOT, SIDES, and SWEET, which, along with its multicultural Asian dishes, allowed our taste buds to fully enjoy the food's temperature and flavors. The menu features familiar-sounding Asian and Southeast Asian comfort foods, but the chefs have reinterpreted the preparations and amped up the "usual" comfort flavors. Brandon reiterated sharing dishes among our foursome. FOOD: -Scallop Crudo: Japanese scallops, pomegranate-yuzu essence. The fresh, tender, and sweet Japanese scallop slices were elegantly presented in a pool of bright-tasting pomegranate-yuzu and highlighted with sweet, tart, tangy, and crunchy pomegranate arils. $22 -Fried Calamari: calamari, gochujang. YES, please: lightly battered, crisp-fried, and tender calamari were paired with a mildly spicy, sweet gochujang-based dip. We especially enjoyed this appetizer as it included more tender calamari tentacles. $21 -Crispy Papaya Tempura Salad: green papaya, carrots, cashews, shrimp, citrus chili dressing. This was a unique version of som tam/som tum, and we LIKED it! My fried-foods-loving relatives were all over it and commented on its less-intense dressing flavors, as at traditional Thai restaurants. $18 -Kimchi Fried Rice: rice, kimchi, and egg. Marked with a single chili pepper, we anticipated some spiciness. As my BIL broke and mixed the egg into the rice,the rich egg yolk muted the spice while adding to its flavor richness. $20 -Soft Shell Crab Curry: soft shell crab, yellow curry, coconut milk, yakisoba noodles. The first spoonful of the curry sauce, a sweet, coconut milk-rich curry, was followed by a mild chili kick.The sauce's consistency seemed thin but as I swirled it over the noodles, its flavors were well-absorbed.The soft shell crab was deep-fried in a light,crispy,tempura-like batter and revealed its delicate and buttery flavors when cut. $27 -Garlic Noodles with Grilled Teriyaki Salmon: garlic noodles, grilled teriyaki-glazed salmon. The grilled teriyaki salmon was moist and broke into even, juicy flakes when pierced with a fork. The Asian-fusion garlic noodles were also umami-packed. $28 -Fried Whole Branzino with Basil Sauce: whole branzino, basil chili sauce, served with jasmine rice. IMHO, this entrée was a showstopper, thanks to its flavors and presentation. Brandon's description enlivened this dish as the whole fish seemed to leap from the pool of basil-chili sauce, yet its body had been deboned. $43 -Matcha Donut: donut, matcha glaze, vanilla bean ice cream, strawberry coulis. The warm cake donut was glazed with an earthy, nutty, and grassy-tasting glaze. The vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, and strawberry coulis swipes balanced the matcha's earthy flavor with sweetness and visual appeal.$15 -Homemade Lychee Sorbet: lychee, rose, raspberry. The juicy, fruity lychee paired well with the floral aromatics and flavors of rose and raspberry. Its texture was fine-grained and almost creamy. $9 We considered that this restaurant had barely made it through its first month of service. We were impressed by the restaurant's visuals and food, Brandon's efficient and welcoming service, and the perfect coordination of courses between the kitchen and service. Hence, our small table never got overcrowded, and shareable portions are a value of this restaurant. We'd gladly return to The Night We Met. read more

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