Another exceptional dining experience at Kali! I enjoyed the "Greatest Hits" menu featuring some of the Kali favorites from the past 9 years. The beetroot tartare was sublime and the famous Rosemary roll with cultured butter was a perfect accompaniment to the rest of the tasting menu. The wine and cocktail program at Kali are thoughtfully curated to complement the cuisine. This dinner reminded me why I've been coming to Kali regularly since they opened nine years ago.
Marc
The food and service were exceptional. We are sorry that the restaurant will be closed for renovations b
Anne
All of the dishes are great. We are a group of 4 and we ordered a bunch of as la carte dishes to share. All of the appetizers/ small plates are good. The truffle risotto taste good but the rice is a bit on the hard side. The bread and rosemary butter is divine. For the main we opted for the duck breast which our group enjoyed; however, the $110 rib eye taste just okay despite the great plating. We think there is something off with the cut of the meat. The two desserts are simple but flavorful. Overall we still feel like the restaurant deserves a 4.5 stars.
Chris
Kali is fabulous. One of the best restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Fantastic food, great wine selection, and stellar service.
Michael
Perhaps this restaurant was having an off night based on all of the other reviews however, we are not new to this kind of dining. Our experience at Kali was extraordinarily disappointing. Eight of the nine courses were left wanting. Hot courses were Cold and Cold courses were warm. While the staff were friendly the meal was coursed in such a way to minimize effort in the kitchen and we were left waiting for our next course several times apparently because the couple at the table next to us was also enjoying the same nine course meal and the kitchen appeared to be timing things in sync between both tables. In short, no thank you. The flavors were contrived at best and sometimes nearly inedible. If it's Michelin dining you're wanting, there are so many of the other wonderful choices in Los Angeles to consider before this one.
John
We had a great date / birthday celebration evening at Kali. The dishes were thoughtful, well presented, and delicious. The service was excellent. We started with caviar and then the steak tartare. Both were great. After that we had sea urchin spaghetti and a ribeye. Again very delicious. We had a great bottle of grower champagne with our meal. All in all a great visit. we highly recommend Kali.
Aya
Its hard to find elevated dining which is also kid friendly. Kali goes out of their way on their website to let you know that kids are welcome. The atmosphere is casual while the food is fine dining at its best. Highly recommend.
CHIAO YIN KAO
came here for the thanksgiving dinner 2024
1️⃣bay scallop ceviche -At first, it felt a bit plain, but when paired with the crispy rice chip on top, it added layers of texture. A nice appetizer.✅✅
2️⃣pumpkin risotto -Absolutely delicious. Although it looked a bit ordinary and was topped with a bunch of Brussels sprouts, the combination was amazing. It reminded me of childhood memories.✅✅✅✅
3️⃣autumn salad- found the salad quite average, maybe because it was cold. But it’s definitely healthy.
4️⃣wood fire roasted turkey -My favorite dish! The gravy inside was super delicious and perfect for dipping. It was amazing, and it really had that smoky, wood-fire flavor. I saw on their IG story that they showed the roasting process – so cool!✅✅✅✅
5️⃣spiced pork collar ham-Tasty! The clove syrup added a sweet touch, which I really liked. It gave me a warm, comforting feeling.✅✅
6️⃣pumpkin pie-A bit too sweet for me, probably because I’m Asian and my palate is different. But overall, it had a classic American homey vibe, something I don’t usually get to try. Very special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sanford
Lovely restaurant with great food. A few of the dishes were misses and the service had a lot of mistakes. Too much money to spend to have those issues.
Stephanie Corona Leblond
Had a wonderful dining experience here for our anniversary. The staff was super welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious - I loved every dish I had. Cocktails were delicious. The atmosphere was casual and not stuffy at all. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend.
4.5 It was a decent experience. Rabbit in the tasting menu felt a bit underwelming. The rest of dishes were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jimmy Si
This place was amazing. From the food to the atmosphere and decor to the service. We had a lot of the menu. My favorite was surprisingly the mushroom garlic risotto. It was very garlicky and it had it good savory taste. The duck breast was tender and cooked very well with the flavors mixed well. The rock cod was very good and the sea urchin pasta was very delicious and creamy and not overly rich. The dry aged yellowtail crudo was also excellent along with the pacific gold oysters. The fried avocado salad was also great.
We had three dessert items that were great. The seasonal sorbet was great (strawberry) and the chocolate tartlet were awesome, I don't recall the other one.
The service was superb, it was paced very well and the server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the choices we had questions for.
The drinks were also very good, I had the green peppercorn pilsner that was great and they also have absinthe! Cocktails were all around great from the group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sea Urchin Pasta, Yellowtail Appetizer, Sonoma County Duck Breast, Local Black Cod, Risotto, Yellow Tail Crudo
Amazing food and service. Food is exceptional with tremendous creativity and flavors. I like that the dishes were fresh and not heavy and overly rich. Wine selection is great as well. Love the casual ambiance which makes it fun to enjoy a beautiful meal.
Adam
Loved this restaurant! Great friendly service and the food was absolutely delicious! The corn ravioli was divine and the egg ice cream dessert thing was so unique and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy
What a great dining experience! As always, Kali brings it with the finest cuisine, service and hospitality. The crudo set is a "must" every time I visit, and I was in heaven over the new Tortoloni set, done three ways. The the wine and cocktail program perfectly complement each dish. I cant wait to return to Kali!
Another exceptional dining experience at Kali! I enjoyed the "Greatest Hits" menu featuring some of the Kali favorites from the past 9 years. The beetroot tartare was sublime and the famous Rosemary roll with cultured butter was a perfect accompaniment to the rest of the tasting menu. The wine and cocktail program at Kali are thoughtfully curated to complement the cuisine. This dinner reminded me why I've been coming to Kali regularly since they opened nine years ago.
The food and service were exceptional. We are sorry that the restaurant will be closed for renovations b
All of the dishes are great. We are a group of 4 and we ordered a bunch of as la carte dishes to share. All of the appetizers/ small plates are good. The truffle risotto taste good but the rice is a bit on the hard side. The bread and rosemary butter is divine. For the main we opted for the duck breast which our group enjoyed; however, the $110 rib eye taste just okay despite the great plating. We think there is something off with the cut of the meat. The two desserts are simple but flavorful. Overall we still feel like the restaurant deserves a 4.5 stars.
Kali is fabulous. One of the best restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Fantastic food, great wine selection, and stellar service.
Perhaps this restaurant was having an off night based on all of the other reviews however, we are not new to this kind of dining. Our experience at Kali was extraordinarily disappointing. Eight of the nine courses were left wanting. Hot courses were Cold and Cold courses were warm. While the staff were friendly the meal was coursed in such a way to minimize effort in the kitchen and we were left waiting for our next course several times apparently because the couple at the table next to us was also enjoying the same nine course meal and the kitchen appeared to be timing things in sync between both tables. In short, no thank you. The flavors were contrived at best and sometimes nearly inedible. If it's Michelin dining you're wanting, there are so many of the other wonderful choices in Los Angeles to consider before this one.
We had a great date / birthday celebration evening at Kali. The dishes were thoughtful, well presented, and delicious. The service was excellent. We started with caviar and then the steak tartare. Both were great. After that we had sea urchin spaghetti and a ribeye. Again very delicious. We had a great bottle of grower champagne with our meal. All in all a great visit. we highly recommend Kali.
Its hard to find elevated dining which is also kid friendly. Kali goes out of their way on their website to let you know that kids are welcome. The atmosphere is casual while the food is fine dining at its best. Highly recommend.
came here for the thanksgiving dinner 2024
1️⃣bay scallop ceviche -At first, it felt a bit plain, but when paired with the crispy rice chip on top, it added layers of texture. A nice appetizer.✅✅
2️⃣pumpkin risotto -Absolutely delicious. Although it looked a bit ordinary and was topped with a bunch of Brussels sprouts, the combination was amazing. It reminded me of childhood memories.✅✅✅✅
3️⃣autumn salad- found the salad quite average, maybe because it was cold. But it’s definitely healthy.
4️⃣wood fire roasted turkey -My favorite dish! The gravy inside was super delicious and perfect for dipping. It was amazing, and it really had that smoky, wood-fire flavor. I saw on their IG story that they showed the roasting process – so cool!✅✅✅✅
5️⃣spiced pork collar ham-Tasty! The clove syrup added a sweet touch, which I really liked. It gave me a warm, comforting feeling.✅✅
6️⃣pumpkin pie-A bit too sweet for me, probably because I’m Asian and my palate is different. But overall, it had a classic American homey vibe, something I don’t usually get to try. Very special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lovely restaurant with great food. A few of the dishes were misses and the service had a lot of mistakes. Too much money to spend to have those issues.
Had a wonderful dining experience here for our anniversary. The staff was super welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious - I loved every dish I had. Cocktails were delicious. The atmosphere was casual and not stuffy at all. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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4.5 It was a decent experience. Rabbit in the tasting menu felt a bit underwelming. The rest of dishes were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was amazing. From the food to the atmosphere and decor to the service. We had a lot of the menu. My favorite was surprisingly the mushroom garlic risotto. It was very garlicky and it had it good savory taste. The duck breast was tender and cooked very well with the flavors mixed well. The rock cod was very good and the sea urchin pasta was very delicious and creamy and not overly rich. The dry aged yellowtail crudo was also excellent along with the pacific gold oysters. The fried avocado salad was also great.
We had three dessert items that were great. The seasonal sorbet was great (strawberry) and the chocolate tartlet were awesome, I don't recall the other one.
The service was superb, it was paced very well and the server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the choices we had questions for.
The drinks were also very good, I had the green peppercorn pilsner that was great and they also have absinthe! Cocktails were all around great from the group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sea Urchin Pasta, Yellowtail Appetizer, Sonoma County Duck Breast, Local Black Cod, Risotto, Yellow Tail Crudo
Amazing food and service. Food is exceptional with tremendous creativity and flavors. I like that the dishes were fresh and not heavy and overly rich. Wine selection is great as well. Love the casual ambiance which makes it fun to enjoy a beautiful meal.
Loved this restaurant! Great friendly service and the food was absolutely delicious! The corn ravioli was divine and the egg ice cream dessert thing was so unique and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great dining experience! As always, Kali brings it with the finest cuisine, service and hospitality. The crudo set is a "must" every time I visit, and I was in heaven over the new Tortoloni set, done three ways. The the wine and cocktail program perfectly complement each dish. I cant wait to return to Kali!
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