The Red Perl was not our first choice when picking restaurants, mostly because we had only passed it by with a glance. West Hollywood has many restaurants to choose from and the few we started to patronize just were not going to hit the spot.
Having before passing by, we knew that it would be another trendy Asian fusion cuisine; yet after walking into the restaurant we knew that we were in for a treat.
The design of the dining room was amazing; it had a vintage 1946 World War Two atmosphere and could be used for a movie set. The floor was stained metallic gold and the ceiling had tall rafters providing an open and airy environment. The draperies were deep red and the booths orange. The lighting was dim and yellow so the restaurant looked as if on fire.
Chandeliers made from kimono material coupled with the Trade Mark Asian girl made me think of Tokyo Rose; yet the there was an eclectic mix of Asian art, statues, furniture, and a noticeable Chinese influence.
The bar areas was alive and people crowded around in a very friendly, inviting atmosphere.
The menu is simple, the food preparation authentic, and the value is in the ambiance. This would be a wonderful spot for birthdays, anniversaries, and even business meetings. Large special event rooms are available and reservations are accepted.
Served family style; we started our meal with Wonton Soup. It has a rich chicken broth, broccoli, carrots, green onion, chicken, and shrimp stuffed wontons. The food was hot, fresh, and the shrimp tender. I could have made a meal and had been satisfied from the just the soup.
We also added Dim Sum, shrimp dumpling, which was light and rich in flavor; yet to my disappointment there was no dipping broth. With the Dim Sun we had Crispy Chicken Wontons; yet over cooking made them a little tough. This did not disappoint me; but was not something I would not order again.
For the main entrees we had Spicy Szechwan string beans, Penang curry, and General Tso’s Chicken. It came served on large, hot, platters, family style.
The green beans were cooked perfectly and had a light crunch to them; however, I added a scoop of chili paste, for I like my food a hotter.
The Penang curry was by far my favorite. It had small slices of filet mignon, bell peppers, and peanuts. It was served with brown rice and was what a good curry should taste like; lightly spicy, not over powering, and a dish to order on a second visit.
General Tso’s chicken came deep fried, with a light sauce that covered each piece. It went well with the curry and gave the meal a sweet taste.
I would have liked to include photos of the food; however, the lighting was not fitting for good photography and with clients, some consisting of Hollywood’s elite, to take the pictures would not have been an annoyance.
The Red Pearl was a wonderful experience and worthy of a second visit. If in San Diego, you might try the Red Pearl San Diego located in Down Town.
Rating (1-10)
Food: 9
Service :9
Red Pearl Kitchen Los Angeles is located on the Northwest corner of Melrose Avenue and North Citrus Avenue One block west of Highland Avenue at
6703 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles California 90038
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