Had dinner at Baroo, LA Times’ 2024 Restaurant of the Year, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I’m genuinely surprised it hasn’t earned a Michelin star yet—it’s leagues ahead of my last fine dining experience at Quince (still baffled how that place holds three). Not quite on the level of Jungsik in NYC, but at $125 per person, it’s an unbeatable value. The Korean sool pairing was exceptional—thoughtfully curated and beautifully executed.
Service was equally impressive. We were celebrating a special occasion, and the owner, Mina, had prepared a handwritten note for us. Initially, it read “To u/0olongCha and his partner” since I hadn’t listed my partner’s name in the reservation. But after learning her name during the evening, Mina took the time to write a brand-new letter including both of us. That level of care and personal touch made the night feel even more memorable.
Highly recommended to anyone visiting LA! Will definitely be back the next time im in SoCal!
by 0olongCha
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Leagues ahead of Quince! Wow. I only say that because I live in LA, agree that the value at Baroo is absolutely unbeatable (they could charge another $50 per head for that menu and no one would blink) and considered Quince on my last SF trip in November but opted to head north for SingleThread instead