Monday, March 12, 2007

Kim's pick - The Bungalow Club

Location: Los Angeles on Melrose & Formosa
Cuisine: American
Price per person: $25-$65 (incl. drinks)

Kim's pick is the perfect place to have an gathering of up to 25 people. The Bungalow Club offers private rooms, lively bars and and outdoor dining with private bungalows for a romantic dinner with your significant other. We sat in the romantic indoor dining room that can seat about 24 people but 15-20 comfortably. The room features a sofas and intimate dining and boasts of deep colors in the reds, purples and oranges. The Dress code is enforced...although I came in with flip flops but not without a few glares from the bouncer and a couple of patrons.

Kinda sorta liked it...

I recommend this to have a theme party as I did once a few years ago in the outdoor patio. I had a bachelorette party for one of my friends. I've also been on a date there and the bungalows are a nice touch to keep the romance. My eyes were much bigger than my stomach as I ordered several appetizers starting with the Ahi Tuna Tartar (pretty damn tasty), Bangkok Hummus and Avocado eggrolls. For my entree I had the Lobster tail. I'd bank on the tartar and the hummus. The eggrolls and the Lobster tail were good, but if I'm gonna spend that much it's gotta be more flavorful!

Ahi Tuna tartar (what was left of it!)
Avocado Eggrolls
Bangkok Hummus
and...the lobster tail...

I didn't have one of their specialty drinks...just my usual - Tanqueray and tonic with some bitters. I do recommend that you try this but it doesn't have to be at the top of your list. The ambiance was the best part....


Next month's dinner club host is Sherice. As always...2nd Friday of the month. Hope to see you there!!!