Chaya Brasserie

Frommer's Review

Open for more than 25 years, Chaya has a strong reputation as one of Los Angeles's most reliable restaurants. This Continental bistro with Asian overtones is popular with film agents during lunch and a particularly beautiful assembly of stars at night. The place is loved for its exceptionally good East/West dishes, unpretentious atmosphere, and flawless martinis. Despite a high noise level, the stage-lit dining room feels sensuous and swoony. On warm afternoons and evenings, the best tables are on the outside terrace, overlooking the busy street. Get miso-marinated white sea bass with wasabi tamari beurre blanc, Chef Shigefumi Tachibe's lobster ravioli with basil pesto cream sauce, or the tangy wood-grilled chicken Dijon, a house specialty. Excellent sushi is available as well. Note: There's also a Chaya near the beach, Chaya Venice (110 Navy St., Venice; tel. 310/396-1179), and a splashy new location at the City National Plaza (525 S. Flower St., Downtown; tel. 213/236-9577).

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