Orris
(310) 268-2212
2006 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90025
34.0409
-118.4434
Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA
What People Are Saying About Orris
The Editor
Randi Schmelzer
Citysearch
Chef Hideo Yamashiro's Westside eatery is more casual than his flagship, Shiro: The open kitchen is a flash of stainless steel, and the tiny, green-tinted dining room is accented by understated jazz. Patrons linger over globally and locally influenced tapas served in sharable portions. The selection includes albacore lettuce cups, curry infused shrimp tempura and the chef's signature shrimp mousse-stuffed ravioli in shiitake mushroom sauce. Desserts include seasonal ice creams and sorbets.
User Reviews
Anonymous
October 07, 2008
Orris blends among the stretch of restaurants and shops on Sawtelle, so it doesn't particularly stand out when you drive by. Being on Sawtelle, the atmosphere is pretty low key and quiet (even though Jonathan Gold called the atmosphere fancy I don't really agree), so I was pleasantly surprised with all the delicious food that welcomed me inside. Orris specializes in little dishes representing world cuisine created by Shiro of South Pasadena. Each dish has a recommended wine pairing, though we did not try any this time around. First up was the Smoked Salmon Croquette. Very good, though I would have liked a bit more salmon. Followed by the lobster spring roll. Also good (but I prefer my lobster grilled and drizzled with lemon and a bit of garlic butter.) Next was sliced beet topped with Etorki cheese. This was excellent! The combination was perfect and it was my first time having this outstanding cheese. Loved it! Also, tomato burrata. Yum. We had to order another one of these. We also had dungeness crab and cucumber salad. The ingredients used were very good, although a different sauce may be better. Next was the lamb loin carpaccio and the ahi sashimi with onion relish. Both were excellent dishes! The lamb carpaccio was topped with Spanish Manchego cheese which made a perfect combination. After all this excellent dishes though, the final was indisputably the highlight of my meal ... Seared Foie Gras with Eggplant, w/ Sweet Soy Wasabi Sauce. Oh my god ... just thinking back about it now >_< I can still remember the taste on my tongue, the texture ... OMG! The eggplant and the foie gras made an unexpectedly excellent combination, and the sauce! This was definitely one of the best foie gras dishes I've had! I could not find this on the menu on their website, it might have been a special ... oh no ... the thought of not being able to eat it ever again!! I'
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foodie90405
July 27, 2008
Wow! Each time I come here, I enjoy it even more. Went over the weekend, and had to share what a fabulous meal we had: delicious goat cheese bites, perfectly fried anchovies, and sensational mushrooms & pork. Best of all, the entire meal for two (with more than a bottle of wine, and a cheese plate for dessert) came in right around $100, which I think is VERY reasonable for the quality of food. We didn't have to wait at all (got there early though) and thought our waiter was great. Overall, very highly recommended for dates or groups. The only drawback is that the tables are a little tight, but really, I think this is a great place.
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dawnfazio818
June 16, 2008
Orris is The best fine dining experience one could enjoy. The food, service and atmosphere is absolutely superb. From the time you enter the restaurant, until you leave hours later, you are delighted in selections of fine food and french wine. I'm happy to see that after coming to Orris over the past years that the restaurant earned high rankings from Fodors.
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Parking:
There's a small free lot behind the restaurant, and valet is offered Thursday through Saturday.
What to Drink:
There are about 20 wines--served by the bottle and glass--selected by the chef to complement particular dishes; corkage is $12. Beer and sake is also available.
Know Before You Go:
The whole deep-fried catfish with cilantro and ponzu may be the most requested dish at Shiro, but it's not on the small plates-only menu.
