Rock Sugar (LV's LA)

Have you ever went to a restaurant that was so intriguing you wanted to linger long after the last guest is gone? I love the ambiance at Rock Sugar just as much as I love the diverse selection of Pan Asian food that touches every type of Asian food  from the sweet notes that seduce your palate, to the fiery hot spices that incinerate your taste buds. They've got it all and then some.

The lounge with its cozy fire pits and Asian artifacts are the perfect place to take in the setting with a luscious libation in hand to view all the beautiful people that complement the gorgeous scenery. The weather was perfect for enjoying the outdoor patio, so rather than dine in the beautifully ornate interior of the restaurant, my companion and I chose to take in the summer breeze and watch the sun go down.

Instead of the traditional bread basket, these tasty sesame rice crips with chili dipping sauce get your palate ready for a culinary trip to Asia

This blood orange Sangria was refreshing, effervescent, crisp and sweet. If a drink could taste like summer, this would be it. If you like sweet drinks this delicious Sangria with a blend of Champagne, Riesling, blood orange puree, kaffir and calamansi is absolutely sublime

 These spring rolls are eaten Vietnamese style by taking a big leafy piece of lettuce and wrapping it around the entire spring roll before dipping it into the delicious sauce

These chicken satay skewers bring a little taste of Thailand

 A little pit stop in India. These delicious chicken samosas are served with a tasty cilantro yogurt dipping sauce

Absolutely stunning decor

 Every detail is eye candy

 These Thai noodles were definitely a favorite

Lemongrass roasted chicken is very aromatic, although I am not sure I would order this again

Cheers!

 To the good life!

 Tempura Tiger Shrimp with chiles, cilantro and palm sugar glaze

 Don't these tiger shrimp look amazing?

 The butter cake is absolutely scrumptious and the fresh mango, blueberries and rich condensed milk ice cream were delicious

 The caramelized banana cake was the perfect birthday treat! This is one of the signature desserts and has a caramelized top reminiscent of creme brulee and moist cake, accompanied with milk chocolate ice cream, malted cream anglaise and nut brittle

 As the evening went on, the lounge got pretty cozy, so we enjoyed a little fireside conversation and relaxation. What a great way to cap off the evening:-)

 Definitely one of my favorite spots in Los Angeles

If you haven't been to Rock Sugar, it is definitely worth checking out. Dining here can be pricey, so if you want a compete dining experience, be prepared to pay for it. The atmosphere and the diverse selection of Asian dishes make it a great choice to enjoy a meal on a special occasion, or just because:-)

Rock Sugar

10250 Santa Monica Blvd

Century City, CA 90067 

310-552-9988

Yang Chow (LV's LA)

There is no shortage of great Chinese Restaurants in Los Angeles, but some of the best are in Chinatown. With so many options, one great restaurant to try is Yang Chow Mandarin and Szechwan Cuisine.

 

Although Yang Chow has plenty to offer including those familiar favorites such as sweet and sour chicken orange chicken and everything else chicken.  I have only two words for you: "Slippery Shrimp" this dish is hands down one of the best the restaurant has to offer and a signature dish. Don't even think about not trying it. You have to. Its that simple. Slippery Shrimp.

The meal started with these tasty vegetable springrolls

Don't these look yummy? Believe me, they were:-) Light crispy and lots of fresh cabbage.

The infamous Slippery Shrimp. If you love sweet n spicy, this is the dish for you. A hint of ginger, a touch of heat, a brush of sweet.  And it is all happening at the same time. Amazing.

Did I mention that the slippery shrimp is amazing?

Green Beans with minced chicken. Delicious and perfect for those on a low carb diet

No Chinese restaurant experience would be complete without 

fried rice. When you don't need to add soy sauce to your rice, you know it is very flavorful.

 I was tickled by this fortune cookie.  People tell me this all the time. It is that half introvert half extrovert thing...

 If you are in the Los Angeles area, Yang Chow is definitely worth checking out and a great place to grab a meal before a play or concert and is in close proximity to the  theater district.

Yang Chow

819 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 625-0811