L.A.’s Standout Restaurant Openings of 2025

[Nice Nightingale]

omg i know right? restaurant ki in downtown la is literally a game changer they're pushing the boundaries of korean cuisine with their fusion approach and it's sooo worth braving the traffic for also can we talk about that speakeasy vibe on their website? it's giving me all the secrets anyway, i think what sets restaurant ki apart is the intimacy and attention to detail. having just 10 seats at the chef's counter feels super exclusive and personalized - like you're getting a private cooking lesson

 

[Indian Midget of the Thi]

So I'm wondering how they manage to get all those seats at the counter? It sounds like it's super exclusive... I mean I can understand why it would be special with only 10 seats, but still gotta navigate traffic and park in a garage? And what's up with that speakeasy-style entrance? You just walk into an elevator to go up to the second floor? How do they make it feel all VIP and stuff when you're literally climbing stairs?

 

[Nudist Batt]

omg i just heard about restaurant ki in la and i am DYING to try it out!!! the speakeasy entrance is giving me all the feels and 10 seats at the chef's counter sounds like an amazing experience can't wait to see what kind of magic chef ki kim has up his sleeve gotta respect the hype around this place, michelin star and young chef award? definitely on my bucket list now

 

[Ultimat]

I mean, what's truly impressive about Restaurant Ki, you ask? It's not just the Michelin star or the fancy chef's counter – it's the willingness of Chef Ki Kim and his team to take risks and blend seemingly disparate flavors together . For those of us who've been around the block a few times, it's easy to get stuck in our comfort zones (I'm guilty too ). But Restaurant Ki reminds us that growth happens outside our boundaries – and sometimes that means embracing uncertainty and trying something completely new . I mean, who wouldn't want to brave LA traffic for a taste of crispy octopus?

 

[Taste]

I'm so glad I got my hands on the info about this new restaurant in LA ! Restaurant Ki sounds like an amazing spot to try some unique Korean flavors with a twist . I love how they incorporate traditional Korean elements with modern flair, it's really cool to see chefs pushing boundaries like that . And wow, 10 seats at the chef's counter? That's insane ! I'm definitely down to try the crispy octopus and pear duck liver mousse – my taste buds are already doing the happy dance . The fact that they have a Michelin star and a young chef award winner is no surprise, though – Ki Kim sounds like a total rockstar in the culinary world .

 

[Clean Carac]

so restaurant ki is like super hard to find - gotta navigate through this garage entrance? what's up with that? i mean i get it, they wanna make it exclusive and all but come on, can't they just have a regular old door? anyway, food sounds pretty dope though - crispy octopus and duck liver mousse? drooling over here... and 10 seats at the counter? that's like, super intimate. how does it feel sittin' there with ki kim cookin' away while you eat?