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   Chris

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Yummy, unique food. Great cocktails. Friendly service. 10/10!

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   PeterD

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Excellent food and service. Really enjoyed the dinner.

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   MattK

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Finally made it to HLAY, successfully tempted when I saw three of my favorite dishes on their menu - steak tartare, chicken liver on toast, and bone marrow. The steak tartare (red chili, scallions, tamari, yolk, turnip) and the chicken liver (apricot jam, black pepper, b&g bread) were fantastic, but the sauce that was served alongside the bone marrow (poor man’s xo, perilla, gem, lime, b&g bread) missed the mark for me completely. It tasted burned, and then burned again. I’m glad I tried it before slathering it on top of the bone marrow because it would have totally overpowered the dish and made it inedible. Overall service was decent, tables are very close together, and it’s pretty loud. I’d likely want to sit at the bar next time, because the steak tartare and the chicken liver warrant a repeat visit, and I’ll slide some other dish(es) into the rotation to replace the bone marrow. Valet parking was easy and $8.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on July 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This restaurant was my favourite of The trip. Drink, food, atmosphere. All was perfect.

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   ErinT

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 22, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Such a lovely evening. The food and drinks were amazing and the entire staff was so wonderful. Thank you. I can't wait to come back.

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   Daniel

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 19, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Great cocktails and small bites. A little on the pricey-side

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 15, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   We came to celebrate our son’s birthday and it was a lovely celebration! We hadn’t been to the restaurant since 2018 and were very excited to come back! The food and drinks were very yummy but not as good as I had remembered from years ago. Don’t get me wrong, it was delicious but just not as good as before. The liver pâté was my personal favorite with their grilled bread, yum! I didn’t really love the bone marrow (usually one of my favorites) and really didn’t like their XO sauce. The duck was delicious and very expensive. Loved the passion fruit sauce with scallops but thought the dish a little skimpy. We brought our own dessert which they refrigerated and served us for $3.50 pp. The bill with tip and tax came to $450 for 4 people, yikes! It was enjoyable but I don’t think we would go back. I do wish them all the best in their success!

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   LynetteL

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 11, 2022

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Been looking forward to this place since before pandemic! We had a lot of dishes, couple we all felt was good technique but missing something. Cucumber burrata and the crispy duck. Wished there was a side that came with the duck, it was so crispy and good but needed a veg or something besides the sauces. Mochi dessert was table favorite ! Thank you for great service and really happy you made it through covid shutdown!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 9, 2022

   overall3food3service5ambience2

   Very warm in the restaurant, space was cramped at the bar section. The food was just ok, not good enough to justify the prices. Service was very good, overall I wouldn’t entertain a second visit.

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    skgaogiog

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall3food1service2ambience2

    Food was really not very good and overpriced - taste notes were just off for many of the dishes (too tart, too bitter, etc.) There were no great carbs; bread as an accompaniment was basic and not a creative fusion. The burrata and steak tartar were fine but it's hard to mess those up. The chestnut mochi was the highlight but hardly redeemed the meal.

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    AllyS

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow! Just wow! An absolute flavor bomb and the service was amazing. Will be back.

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    CarmenC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Food was okay. Mochi dessert was excellent. Service was rushed to the point of absurdity. I was offended that both of appetizers arrived before I was able to order a drink.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was superb. I had friends visiting from out of town who were blown away

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    ChristyanM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic as usual.

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    H11111

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Creative food executed well. The uni with wild rice was a surprising treat.

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    ErikaL

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely outstanding meal and experience. Every dish was surprising, beautifully presented and delicious. The hamachi crudo and duck confit in particular are to die for. The cocktails are fantastic too!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful food-the flavors are there on every dish

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    ReidM

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place hits it out of the park in every regard. The food is incredibly comforting and satisfying while also being adventurous and interesting at the same time. Come for an unpretentious beautiful meal with incredible cocktails and friendly service.

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    Jason

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved everything about my experience here. The food, service and ambiance were perfect. Will definitely be back.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience5

    The food had eye catching flavor combinations but many technical flaws. For example, the spice mix overpowered the frog legs to the point that they just tasted like mystery meat and the uni mousse came in such a large portion that it was unpalatable by the end.

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    Erika

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service were wonderful. Everything was uniquely prepared and delicious. The combinations were so flavorful. Drinks were perfect. You will not be disappointed.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Special, cared-for dishes and cocktails. Great service too. So glad it re-opened and is just as good!

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    Cherv

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely amazing food and amazing service. We went there for a birthday dinner and the server was amazing. The food came out pretty quickly and the food was worth the money.

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    JimD

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    So glad HLAY is back! Drinks and dinner at the bar. Great bartender and the food was amazing. The frog legs are spectacular.

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    GinaZ

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Loved the food and cocktails. I can't wait to go back and try everything, including the drinks.

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26. TP

    TomasP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The drinks are amazing. The food is exquisite. The service was good. Will definitely be back!

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    ZORANM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    I’ve been here before and I liked it but this time it was a bit annoying I came with my mother for Mother’s Day, and between the menus tiny font that my mom could not read and the waitress repeatedly asking if I needed any explanation of the menu it was not as pleasant as it could have been.

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28. IG

    IreneG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    It was good. Food was good; could be better. Ambiance was good. Service was good. Parking was convenient. Food took long. Almost every dish we order came with bread, could have done less bread. Not all dishes needed bread, except for uni panna cotta could have used it. Maybe have options for side dishes to eat with protein choices. Drinks were okay.

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29. BC

    BarnabasCollins

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Only getting better. A really great restaurant, with a curated menu and amazing drinks. Two items--the broccoli entree and mochi dessert -- read relatively bland on the menu and are easily the most dynamic, flavorful dishes. A really great place. Enjoy.

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    chris

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing and service was great. Always a good time at HLAY.

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31. CD

    CassieD

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful setting and bar. One of the best beef tartare I’ve had and the bread is outstanding. The duck confit was cooked well.

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32. AP

    APIV

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing as always. Lien is always super gracious and kind! Regards to the chef as well. Will be back again soon!

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    matthewg

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful staff, wonderful food. A gorgeous dining experience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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34. AM

    AndrewM

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    Chicken liver mousse and chocolate moose were great. The rest of things we ordered were pretty disappointing, especially the steak tartare and frog legs. Both were very bland. The frog legs were overwhelmingly greasy.

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35. AV

    AlfonsoV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere. Food & drinks are outstanding. Always a pleasure to enjoy the outing

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    #HLAYFOREVER

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37. LE

    LeaE

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    All of our cocktails and food items were delicious. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend the uni panna cotta - it was our favorite item of the whole night.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, amazing service. One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to.

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39. KL

    KevinL

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food, drinks, service are always great. All the dishes as well as the drinks are bursting with flavor. Nothing is “one-note” overwhelming. This is hands-down my favorite restaurant in LA.

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40. MJ

    MJLesser

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and location. I needed rice or noodles to absorb the sauce under the duck.

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