Next Door — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Next door! So this is exciting! Really beautiful how they redid this place. A little while ago I was just eating shawarma and falafel back here. The situation is certainly upgraded. Love the comfortable seating and open kitchen concept. The place is called “Next-door“ because it is literally sharing a wall with Dr. Sandwich, where incidentally, you can get some of the finest Shawarma and falafel in LA. They have a bit of a celebrity chef, Adir Cohen formerly of Herbert Samuel in Israel. Looks like they are going for an upscale Mediterranean-Asian fusion.

Started off with a crisp Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc from France. You need to eat your greens and I highly suggest the baby kale salad with white cabbage and a very unique house made miso tahini dressing. A little on the sweet side, and the Sauvignon Blanc really balanced it out.

There is going to be, of course, some form of sushi but they really went next level here. The yellowtail carpaccio is simply gorgeous with tomato, dill, shallots, cilantro, and a really nice vegan yogurt as well as sumac to round it out. Fresh and delicious, and unlike any that I've tasted before.

The other nice fish appetizer is the bluefin tuna sashimi. Super fresh avocado, and what really blows this dish out of the park is the jalapeno truffle sauce. Those flavors burst out in your mouth.

My experience with kohlrabi is in the wonderful chicken soup my wife makes for Friday night. Tonight I experienced it in a really special way. Like I always say, anyone can throw a steak down on the grill but it’s really impressive when the chef takes some simple produce and makes a star dish out of it. They had this kohlrabi special on a base of tzatziki and spices which was just phenomenal. Kind of like a potato, cooked to a perfect consistency with pinenuts, tomato salsa, and other deliciousness.

Talking about soup, they had a phenomenal soup special. Very seasonal, Jerusalem artichoke with chestnuts, lima beans, mushrooms, and truffle. It’s a chilly night here in LA and this was perfect.

Everyone is making a meat cigar today, but this may be the finest I’ve had to date. The cigar itself is made with the lightest crispiest dough and the filling has a mix of beef with chicken liver that is just sublime. Very nice dip with tahini and schug.

I guess you can call it kind of a pallet cleanser, but we enjoyed a really clean fattoush salad with vegan labane, and nice zaatar seasoning, the freshest tomatoes, and what they are calling, "lost bread" for a great crunch.

They have a great cocktail program here and for something really special and unique you might want to try the Ras El Garden. This has vodka, rum, pineapple, lime, and what really makes this unique, a blend of Mediterranean spices called Ras El Hanout. Wow! If you’re into cocktails definitely try this out. A little bit lighter is the “Sagapo” with arak, lime and pomegranate. Very nice!

I love me a good gnocchi and the mushroom gnocchi did not disappoint. The gnocchi itself is soft and pillowy with that perfect texture, with mixed mushrooms, chestnut, sage, and some truffle to elevate the whole situation.

Ragu fettuccine was just what the doctor ordered with slow cooked short ribs, tomato sauce, and leeks which gave it a slight sweetness. This is comfort food, truly elevated!

For the main event we went with the lamb chops. Something special! Perfectly prepared with just the right amount of crisp on the outside and unctuousness on the inside. The demi glace and Jerusalem artichoke cream was an explosion of flavors. Apparently this is common in some neck of the woods but I’ve never had stuffed onion. With rice and ground beef it can definitely be a great dish on its own but serves as a perfect side for the luscious lamb chops .

Run don’t walk! This is a fantastic addition to the LA dining scene, here on Beverly Boulevard. Really unique and exciting! Wishing them the...

Amazing! Without a doubt, the best kosher fine dining experience in Los Angeles, from ambience to service to the exquisite cuisine. This was the highlight of my culinary year!

We came with a large party so tried nearly everything on the menu. Nothing failed to impress! In fact, it was all so delicious that we dug in faster than i could get pictures to post here! The appetizers were all unique, well balanced and stunning. The highlights for me were the baby kale salad (never thought I'd say those words) which was light, refreshing, and engaging; the tune sashimi which was served in a gorgeous herb sauce that was as beautiful as it was delicious, and a balanced and playful flavor that spoke to the idea of teasing the palette; and the stuffed cabbage, a special whose balanced acidity and sweetness loved up to the name.

For entrées, we again did not skimp but the highlights for me were the fettuccini ragu which eschews the usual ground beef for pulled meat in a rich and tangy sauce; as well as the wagyu burger which was an admittedly safe choice but a crowd pleaser.

The surprising star though was the short rib served on a bed of perfectly cooked grain, pearl onions, and carrots. Short ribs are often drowned in a sugar monstrosity that kills the flavor. Not so here. A delightfully balanced dish with enough acid cooked with the grain to cut through the fat while allowing you to enjoy it's richness. This one was a coup.

We enjoyed all the desserts, but the top for me was a special that we were delighted to try --- a panacotta with homemade pretzel brittle. A close second though we're the chocolate cigars. . . Or maybe the chocolate mousse . . . Honestly, no bad options here.

Special shout out to our server Rodrigo who was attentive, paced the meal perfectly, bussed and wiped down the table between courses, and was all around warm and professional.

Would give more ⭐ if i could and will certainly...

Listen !!!!!!!!! Highly recommended!!!!! I’m not one of those people that “spend time” to write reviews but I felt that this time is a must! My husband and I eat kosher food only, and after trying so many, we decided to give Next Door a chance! So the food was delicious!!!!!!! Everything that we ordered was amazing!!!!! Beside of a good and tasty food that super important, the costumer service that we received was extremely high!!!!!!!! Unfortunately in 2023 servers in many restaurants give you the feeling like they’re doing you a favor when they serve, so many times I end up my restaurant experience with few thing that I wanted to request or complains but didn’t really say anything because of the bad feeling that I’m having as a dining. But that wasn’t the case in this restaurant! Since we came in we got the feeling that they care about us and they’ll do everything that they can to let us enjoy and have a good experience, each server was nicer than the other one. In the end of the day we enjoined so much so we came back in two days again. And a small and important story about this restaurant: five minutes after we came in, my husband lost an envelope with money. There was a crazy traffic in the restaurant and a long line to the restrooms. I was sure that my husband lost it in the restrooms and the person that was next took it. I asked the manager if she is able to look at the cameras and maybe find out something that will give me my money back, and even tho the restaurant was full and she was super busy, she said yes. But you know?! She didn’t even need to open the cameras because the server found it and gave it back to her! What an angel !!!!! Incredible people! Go there!!! You guys are going to enjoy - guaranteed!!!!! This is a must...