starry kitchen.

starry kitchen was once an illegal + underground restaurant in north hollywood. i didn't know about it back then, but i initially heard about it sometime last year, probably about a little over a year they started up (which was may of 2009). i'm sure i would have gotten there eventually, but thanks to blackboard eats it sweetened the deal. 30% off! :)



(before we go any further...i apologize for the darkness of the photos...i only had my iphone...)

k, liz, and i headed out to starry kitchen a couple of weeks back. located in the courtyard of california plaza, they must do really well during lunch since they aren't open for dinner every day. there was a bit of a crowd to order when we got there, and nguyen tran (husband of the husband and wife team behind starry kitchen) laid down the rules of how to order. first - pick your protein. they have a rotating menu of proteins, the only mainstay being the lemongrass chicken. then you pick your vessel (wrap, salad, banh mi style sandwich, or rice plate), and then pick any sides. they also have a few other items on the menu that you can order. so i opted for the korean spiced pork belly on a rice plate. i upgraded the rice to basil fried rice, and it was accompanied by japchae (korean noodle salad) as well as goi (a vietnamese salad). also, for an appetizer i ordered the double fried ginger glazed wings. as good as my plate was, those wings were by far and away the best thing i ate that night. (i even got an order of wings to go!)









starry kitchen * 350 s. grand ave. * los angeles, ca 90071