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Los Angeles Map: Chaya BrasserieChaya Brasserie Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine French, Japanese
Hours Mon-Thurs 11am-2:30pm and 6-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-2:30pm and 6-11pm; Sun 11am-3pm and 6-10pm
Address
8741 Alden Dr
Location East of Robertson Blvd, L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 310/859-8833
Web site www.thechaya.com
Prices Main courses dinner $15-$27, lunch $10-$16
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
Other Valet parking $5.50

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).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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