10 Century Drive
Los Angeles, CA
310-552-1200
hinokiandthebird.com
Angelenos are reaping the benefits of chef David Myers’s obsession with Japan. The modern dining room at this stylish Century City spot has sleek, dark wood finishes and moody lighting to spare. Best known for his French bistro Comme Ça, Myers looks to the East here with dishes like caramel-braised Kurobuta pork belly with radishes and mustard greens.
Look For
Chili crab toast; lobster roll; hinoki-scented black cod
We Love
The smoky scent of charred hinoki, the cypress for which the restaurant is named.