If Here’s Looking at You (HLAY), the new small plate hotspot in K-town, was a person, I’d want us to be best friends. HLAY collects old books and is a fan of classic films; in addition to its Casablanca-inspired name, its yummy cocktails are called things like “Cutting Room Floor,” “Femme Fatale” and “Dickensian Villian.” Gregarious, creative and quirky, HLAY is a blast to be around.
Most importantly, HLAY knows a thing or two about amazing eats. HLAY’S Beef Tartare with Red Chili, Ramps, Yolk and Turnip is raw awesomeness. Its Momotaro Tomato Salad with Bagna Cauda, Lap Xuong Sausage and Creme Fraiche is a playful and incredibly delicious take on a BLT. And its Pork Belly with Vadouvan, Pistau and Dates is fatty and fabulous. Yep, HLAY and I are going to be seeing a lot of each other.
Here’s Looking at You is located at 3901 W. 6th St., Los Angeles (in Koreatown).
Beef Tartare, Red Chili, Ramps, Yolk and Turnip
Yellowtail with Wakame, Soubise, Kiwi, Serrano Chili and White Soy
Momotaro Tomato, Bagna Cauda, Lap Xuong, Creme Fraiche
Sprouted Broccoli with Ginger, H.O.P., Seeds and Nuts
Pork Belly, Vadouvan, Pistau and Dates
Hamachi Collar, Hot Paprika, Apple and Snake Peas
Beef Cheek with Daikon, Dashi and Aleppo
Yuzu Sherbet, Saffron, Sesame and Koji Cream
A Happening Spot in K-town
I’ve been hunting for a cool place like this to eat.
