Red Pearl Kitchen
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: (323) 525-1415
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Citrus Avenue
- Hours:
- Daily 6pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Red Pearl Kitchen – by Michael Martin
In Short
The power couples' latest venture is a departure menu-wise, if not style-wise, from the Roosevelt Hotel's Dakota steakhouse and 25 Degrees' gourmet burgers. A family-style menu features upscale dim sum and entree-sized portions of mango-fried rice, Kobe skewers and honey-lemon chicken. Lacquer furnishings and Maoist artwork greet blog-addicts and style-maven patrons. Tufted-leather booths line the all-red dining room, which features oversized mirrors, gold-painted Chattahoochee floors and a glass-enclosed kitchen. A secluded lounge features an old-school billiards table.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe menu offers numerous vegetarian selections including Vietnamese rice-paper rolls, tomato-mint salad and crispy tofu.
What to DrinkA lengthy drink menu includes specialty cocktails like the Red Pearl (made with champagne, pomegranate juice and vodka) and a spicy spin on the traditional mojito.
The ExtrasFor group rentals and special events, inquire about the private dining room at the front of the restaurant--it seats about 30 people.
User Reviews for Red Pearl Kitchen
03/16/2008 Posted by therlp
This is a chain restaurant. Nothing more. Nothing less. Don't be confused by the reviews here that suggests it is something that it is not. If you do, you will ultimately be disappointed. The food is decent, but it is clearly the work of short-order cooks, not a chef. Think a Chinese version of the Cheesecake Factory. Nothing too imaginative, fresh or healthy. Just very formulaic food that they can make in any of their restaurants. The service is earnest, but incompetent. Our waitress tried really hard, but she had no knowledge of wine, forgot about stuff we ordered, never followed up on drinks. She had a really cheerful disposition, but clearly had not been trained to serve well. I ordered a sake sampler that came out with a laminated guide that was beyond dirty. The atmosphere is really cool - red, bold, open - but, in the end, it is just a well-decorated Chinese Olive Garden. And, to be fair, the crowd reflected that lack of sophistication. So, if you want to impress an uncultured date, or perhaps you have family coming into town from Milwaukee who want the "true Hollywood experience," even though they really couldn't handle it if you gave it to them and might want to wear a Brett Farve jersey or a cheesehead to dinner, or maybe your 16 year old daughter and her friends want a big night out, then this is their place. And it is good for what it is. If you expect anything more, prepare to be very disappointed.
Pros: Ambiance, design, the bar
Cons: service, menu, price for what it is
02/25/2008 Posted by letyg
RPK is full of energy. The music is playing and has an upbeat feel. We had excellent service. The food was delicious. The vegitables were fresh and crunchy. The filet mignon dish was fabulous. We can't wait to go back. (disappointed with the female valet, park your own car, plenty of parking on melrose).
Pros: Food, Ambience, Cocktails
Cons: valet
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