APRIL 2016
TUESDAY, APR 5th - WEDNESDAY, APR 6th: R&D GUEST SERIES POPUP!
Chef Avner Lavi from Cento Pasta Bar will be serving a 5-course rustic Italian menu with fresh fare and dessert. Both nights will include 2 seatings @ 6:15pm and 8:30pm - please be punctual as all dishes are plated to order at each seating!
Call us directly for Reservations and any dietary restrictions (no Online requests, please): (213) 626-0244, limited capacity around our R&D Counter. Regular dinner service will be available both nights in the dining room.
DINNER MENU : $55/pp (includes dinner and dessert)
Amuse starter: chicken liver crostini with aged balsamic
1st Course: ricotta raviolo, quail egg, burro e salvia
2nd Course: tripoline, cauliflower, fried almonds, raisin agrodolce
3rd Course: uni spaghetti, chilies, burrata
4th Course: gnocchi, cheddar,"chili con carne" (with palate cleanser: strawberry belini drinks)
Dessert: buttermilk panna cotta, mango
A suggested WINE PAIRING MENU will also be available, as well as our full WINE/COCKTAILS/CRAFT BEER menu
MARCH 2016
TUESDAY-THURSDAYS, now offering NEW 3 COURSE SET MENUS!
Weeknights are now more exciting with our newest offering: 3 Course set menu ($39) with your choice from our most popular dinner items! Set menu includes dessert and suggested wine pairing also available ($27). Come with friends and try the latest offerings from dinner, dessert and extensive seasonal wine and cocktail lists!
FEBRUARY 2016
TUESDAY, FEB 2nd - WEDNESDAY, FEB 3rd: R&D GUEST SERIES POP UP!
Mama Grace's Table: A taste of Vietnam
Chef Kuniko Yagi and Chef Shawn's inspiration and simbal restaurant owner/mother, lovingly known as Mama Grace Pham! The Menu will be a taste of true, authentic Vietnamese home cooking with a special touch of contemporary collaboration. Call us (213) 626-0244 for your reservation, limited seating!
2 seatings @ 6pm and 8:30pm sharp!
$55 per person (includes dinner and dessert, tax and gratuity)
due to limited seating, we kindly ask to cancel in advance to make room for those on the waitlist
Current Menu in development:
Lightly fried shrimp and sesame rolls / fresh veggie spring rolls / pork meatballs with dashi fish sauce / homemade pickles / turmeric banh khot pancakes with greens / Lunar New Year "health and prosperity" rice noodle soup with marinated duck / papaya salad / Vietnamese banana cake a la mode with toasted coconut ice cream and coffee cocoa crunch / locally roasted DCR Japanese pour over coffee ($5, Brazil Fazenda Aurea)
SUNDAY, FEB 14th: VALENTINES DAY: We will be open for a special Valentines Day dinner celebration on this Sunday! Special Menu (dinner, dessert, cocktails!) currently in development. Make your reservation now via Open Table and/or Call us (213) 626-0244!
JANUARY 2016
JAN 18th through 31st: RESTAURANT WEEK: Simbal Restaurant will be participating in this year's dineLA Restaurant Week between January 18-31 (Tuesday-Saturday @ 6pm-10pm, closed Sundays-Mondays), so make your reservation now via Open Table and/or Call us (213) 626-0244! Please note that we are currently dinner service only.
DECEMBER 2015: CELEBRATE NYE 2016 in style!
Winner of Eater LA's Most Stunning New Restaurant in 2015!
Enjoy the warm, contemporary ambiance and open kitchen of our family restaurant in the heart of downtown as we ring in the New Year (5:30pm-10pm). Chef Shawn Pham and team will be cooking up a special NYE entree special alongside our full dinner and dessert menu:
BANH HOI (to serve 2 people, $29)
Crispy roasted pork belly wrapped in traditional Vietnamese garnishes (lettuce, basil, mint, cilantro, pickled cilantro and daikon), Vietnamese woven rice noodles, homemade fish sauce for dipping - build your own spread!
NYE DRINKS (full bar: NYE champagne cocktails, spirits, wine, beer)
Midnight Kiss St. Germain, Amaro Nonino, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
No Resolution Cognac, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
In hopes of providing livable wages and healthcare for our employees, a 20% service charge will be applied to all checks. Tipping is kindly declined.