outstanding dinner and a noticeable improvement over ff. the marinara was way less soupy with that same crisp-soft mochi crust at the og. the 4 culture diavola is still on that insane thin and crispy crust but the toppings seemed more balanced. mala garden has more spice, it was a bit toned down before. and pacing and service was excellent, we ordered ooe x2 and even with a full house everything was coursed out just right so we were able to eat everything piping hot.
you wouldn’t even know this was their first week open.
suppli was the highlight of the appetizers, great crunch with melty cheese in the middle. pro tip save the crack vodka sauce for dipping.
salad and broccolini were surprisingly good and not just an after thought.
only thing that was okay were the croquettes, the exterior was crispy but the chicken was a bit dry. you definitely need the sauce with it.
executing the napoletanas at the same consistency as the og and introducing two new doughs at scale is impressive. top pizza in la.
review forthcoming @SithLord @formersushichef @Bagel @hungryhungryhippos @boourns @bluebarb @Jpwyche @TryTree @Loaxley?
mozzarella, ricotta, corn flakes, corn puree
broccolini, bagna cauda, capers, creme fraiche, lemon
chicken croquette - bechamel, jidori chicken breast, shaved mushroom
suppli al telefono - tomato, carnaroli rice, fior di latte, vodka sauce, parmigiano reggiano, basil
vegan gem salad - gem lettuce, shallot, white miso, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, soft herbs
weiser melon, lemon cucumber, black vinegar, calamansi vinegar, aromatic oil, herbs, bergamot mostrada
sei margherita - tomato, caseficio il casolare buffalo mozzarella treccia, basil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
margherita - tomato, caseficio il casolare fior di latte, basil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
marinara - pinnello d.o.p tomato, capers, olives, garlic, basil, chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
ragu - wagyu beef cheek, dry aged beef nduja, mustard crème fraiche, parmigiano reggiano, basil, spices
rivera - bluefin tuna conserva, caramelized balsamic onion jam, smoked provola, shiro dashi, salsa verde, aioli, squid ink olive tapenade, dill, lemon zest
patate - fior di latte, shallot vichyssoise cream, crème fraiche, potato, garlic, oregano, provolone, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano, chives, astrea
pizza scrocchiarella - thin and crispy
4 culture diavola - gochujang romesco, tomato, bliss maple syrup candied guanciale, straciatella, 15 years aged balsamic, basil
pizza montanara - fried and baked
mala lamb - creme fraiche, shallot, bell pepper, smoked provola, mala spiced lamb, cilantro flowers, lemon, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano
cassata parfait - milk gelato, whipped cream, kyoto yuzu peel, raisin, amaretto cookies
tiramisu parfait - espresso, rum, mascarpone, california citrus, milk gelato