Koi
With its sultry, feng shui-conscious design, flickering candlelight, and crowds of A-listers sipping sake martinis, Koi is perhaps better known for its glitzy scene than for its Japanese-inspired food. But even if there are no paparazzi waiting outside for Lindsay or Paris to finish their spicy tuna, the dishes here are reliably yummy. Kobe beef carpaccio with yuzu vinaigrette, spicy seared albacore with crispy onions, and miso-bronzed black cod are all flavorful and satisfying—and great fuel for stargazing.
Tip: Kick back on the bamboo-shrouded back patio and sample from the restaurant’s impressive sake collection.
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From Travel + Leisure, Aug 2005
“Koi—in L.A. near Melrose—is a popular Japanese restaurant. I have their tuna served with crispy rice at least once a week....” MORE>>
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