New Restaurant on the Westside in LA!! Loved PAICHE
Paiche is a Peruvian meets Japanese delight that just popped up in Marina del Rey, an area desperately in need of some new and inspired restaurants. And Paiche gets high marks not just for filling the void, but the small plates are delicious and frankly our favorite way of eating-- getting to sample lots of different things. Although it is in a shopping mall location, the atmosphere is ambient and hip and the service attentive and informed. The ceviche and tiradito (raw) got rave reveiws-- I will be coming back here promptly after giving birth to see for myself-- the tempura shrimp was naughty and tasty, the tamalito verde- yum! And the cocktails, even my mocktail (Asian Paradise made with kale juice, asian pear, ginger and green apple juice) were a delight thanks to a true mixologist who really knew his stuff and didn't just wear a vest and have slicked back hair and a hipster moustache. Ooooh, and the lobster fried rice and churros for dessert are not to be missed. Quite loved Paiche and will be back post-baby!! (tip: the free parking in the adjacent garage makes it easy).