LA | Orsa & Winston: A Restaurant Named After Dogs! 🐾

Advertised as a 5-course menu, but they actually served us 9 generous dishes. For the price, especially in Los Angeles, this felt like genuinely great value. As we were leaving, I noticed a photo of two dogs on the wall and worked up the courage to ask—turns out the restaurant is indeed named after the owner’s two adorable pups. How cute is that? 🥰🐶 The steamed egg was served warm, not hot, but had a uniquely delicate flavor, topped with something crispy that resembled caviar (I later learned at Udatsu it was filled caviar). The kanpachi course came with a sweet, crisp fruit on top—which I found out was pink blueberry—along with a sprinkle of black sesame that added fragrance without the heaviness of sesame oil. 🐟✨ The herb clam soup with Japanese squid was intriguing—the squid was fried before being placed in the broth—but unfortunately, it was overly salty. The fried fish salad introduced greens I’d never tried before, dressed in yuzu juice, though the cheese somewhat overpowered the delicate flavors. 🥗🧀 The lobster dumpling was a standout—slightly sweet but not cloying, with a perfectly tender wrapper. Next came a cured fish that instantly reminded me of my mom’s homemade mackerel—proof, once again, of the subtle harmony between French and Cantonese cuisines. Served with greens, it was flavorful but not overly salty. 🥟🌿 The seafood risotto (or "porridge") is a must-add! It’s an luxurious assault of uni, lobster, scallop, abalone, red prawn, and caviar—sheer indulgence. The olive fish was also delightful, with a lovely texture, but the real star was the grilled fig—unexpectedly divine, even better than the fish itself! 🍚🍷 All in all, a truly delightful Friday evening—thoughtful, whimsical, and satisfying. #LifeAbroad #LAEats #HiddenGems #StudentEats #FrancoJapanese #Food #LADiningGuide #DateNight #MichelinStar #RestaurantShare