ShadyJC

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I'm taking a large group of work colleagues (peers) out for a business dinner later in this month. My two leading contenders are:

1) Asia de Cuba
2) Yamashiro

Anyone have any opinion on those two restaurants or alternatives? This group of people are from around the country, so I want to give them a very "L.A." experience.

thanhvu

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L.A. experience?? Roscoes Chicken N Waffles...haha...

ive been to Yamashiro...the food is good there....

OutlawsX

Mr. Chows/Eurochows or Geisha House? If you are going for that Asian Hollywood feel to it.

PhilipMSPT

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Are you more interested in:

1) Something different that is signature of L.A? (Like Pink's or Tommy's)
2) Great cuisine that you'll only find in L.A? (Like Valentino or Spago)
3) A great view of L.A? (Like the Getty Restaurant or The Sky Room)

ShadyJC

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Thanks guys for the suggestions... the place should be upscale, I am looking to enjoy a good meal... so something like Pink's or Tommy's I think is a little too casual.

Geographically I am trying to keep around the Hollywood area since that's where the office is, and we'll be going straight from work - and I don't want to drag people all over the city like to Getty or down to LB for the Sky Room.

CrazyMPG

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Yamashiro is alright...but it's mostly for couples...heh...views and stuff...um...what about Fogo De Chao...good Brazilian BBQ!!!

Perfection

NOODLE PLANET/WORLD! cheap and downright delicious haha. they serve thai, chinese, and vietnamese food. =D

PVlexus

I'm not sure how LA this is, but the restaurant OPAH, is very very good. the average plate is about 20 dollars, but an upbeat fancy restaurant. It is very popular in Orange County.

AsianGirl007

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If I had to choose it would be Asia de Cuba, Yamashiro food sucks.

For upscale dining you can also look into:

Lucques - French
http://www.lucques.com/

Table 8 - Californian
http://www.table8la.com/

Hatfield's - Californian
http://www.hatfieldsrestaurant.com/

Il Sole - Italian
http://losangeles.menupages.com/rest...69&cuisineid=0

Koi - Japanese
http://www.koirestaurant.com/

Hokusai - Japanese
http://www.hokusairestaurant.com/

Mastro's - Steakhouse
http://www.azeats.com/Mastros/default.htm


Except for Mastro's (Beverly Hills), all are in Hollywood/West Hollywood area between Yamashiro (Magic Castle) and Asia de Cuba (Mondrian Hotel). While both locations have great city views, I'm all about the food.

ShadyJC

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Again, thanks all for the recommendations and keep them coming... I've been talking to the Asia de Cuba events manager... dinner for 20 is gonna cost $3K+!! There goes my T&L budget!

AM1

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asiangirl007 has got it right. i like mastros, some damn good steaks and you might even see some celebrities there

milky

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yamashiro has a great view but thats about it. service is decent, but their food is nothing out of the ordinary...not cheap either.

badbronco8

Been to Asia de Cuba in the Clift in San Francisco. Great place. Would highly recommend.

Fujifuzz

Keep it real within budget. IN AND OUT!!!

4ntvings

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yamashiro = = waste of $$$.