Los Angeles - The Lazy Ox Canteen

The Lazy Ox Canteen has been one of the longest queue in my MustTryList in LA.
Knowing Yelp’s offering passport to Little Tokyo this week, with 20% off, I was pushed over the edge with an open arms.

The host and waitress were very efficient and friendly. The place was packed at 7pm and full of energy.

Above right, toasted Peruvian corn seasoned with lime & salt. I love crunchy snacks as a starter.
On the left, as one of the Chalkboard Specials, creamy farro with sun-dried tomato & bone marrow butter was the first dish out in no time. It’s very rich and flavorful.

Soon followed by the second dish, dashi marinated yellowtail with avocado, hash brown & tonburi - 15. I piled all the ingredients like a layered wedding cake with the hash brown as the base. The crispy hash marries the soft avocado and fresh hamachi happily ever after.

Buttermilk fried 1/2 quail with smoked sesame, wilted greens & chive dressing - 14, above. The bird was tender and paired well with the sauce. The batter could be a bit more crispier to my likings.


Lastly, the braised beef paleron with cream of wheat, kumquats & red wine - 25. The paleron was super tender and a bit on the sweet side with chopped beets and kumquats in red wine reduction. This sure was the highlight of the evening.
It’s a place worth coming back and next time I will sure to bring a few more company to really explore the Chalkboard Specials.
The Lazy Ox Canteen
Menu: http://www.lazyoxcanteen.com/menus.html

http://www.lazyoxcanteen.com | 241 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 | 213-626-5299