8 Ways To Eat Octopus In Los Angeles
Eaten traditionally by many cultures, from Asia to the Mediterranean, as well as South and Central Americas, Octopus is a versatile ingredient that tastes faintly taste of the sea with a slight sweetness and a toothsome texture. Add your own recommendations in the comments.
FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place
8490 Melrose Place
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 360-9100
www.figandolive.com
French Riviera: At West Hollywood's FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place, Executive Chef Pascal Lorange serves Octopus a la Gallega, thinly sliced braised Octopus with Pimenton Lemon Dressing and Cobrancosa Olive Oil.
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbott Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-6644
www.thetastingkitchen.com
Mediterranean: Executive Chef Casey Lane features a Green Olive Salsa Verde Octopus dish on his daily-changing 'bill of fare' at The Tasting Kitchen in Venice.
Sushi Roku
8445 W. Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-6767
www.innovativedining.com
Japanese: At Sushi Roku, the Octopus Sashimi Kyoto Style is dressed with herb vinaigrette and features perfectly executed sashimi slices of octopus.
Caulfield's Bar and Dining Room
9630 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
www.thompsonhotels.com
Thai: Caulfield's Bar and Dining Room in Beverly Hills is offering an Octopus Salad with Green Papaya, Ginger, Jerky, Thai basil, Fish Sauce, and Lime.
Ray's & Stark Bar
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6180
www.patinagroup.com
Italian: Ray's & Stark Bar has an Octopus appetizer dish with burrata cheese, charred broccoli, Fresno Chili Purée, Fennel and Preserved Lemon-Olive Vinaigrette.
Picca
9575 W. Pico
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(310) 277-0133
www.piccaperu.com
Mo-chica
514 W. 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 622-3744
mo-chica.com
Peruvian: Ricardo Zarate's Picca and Mo-chica serve an Anticucho Pulpo, which is grilled octopus with twice-cooked Kennebec Potato, and Rocoto Rustico.
Red O Restaurant
8155 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-5009
www.redorestaurant.com
Spanish: Red O Restaurant serves Wood-Grilled Octopus with Crunchy Chorizo, Heirloom Potato, Guajillo Salsa, Micro Cilantory, and Queso Añejo.
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-1311
www.innoftheseventhray.com
Modern: Inn of the Seventh Ray's Chef Bradley Miller serves Grilled Confit Octopus with Grilled Olives and Piquillo Peppers, Braising Powder, Roast Tomato Emulsion, and Opal Basil.