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PAN-ASIAN

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Beacon Creative Asian fare, mostly Thai and Japanese, from chef Kazuto Matsusaka (Chinois on Main, Barfly) in contemporary, quasi-Zen space. Lunch Mon.–Sat.; dinner Tues.–Sun. (AE, MC, V) 3280 Helms Ave., Culver City, 310.838.7500 $$ Map L11

Buddha’s Belly Pan-Asian fare in bustling feng shui–designed cafe. “Good food and good fortune” is the motto. Lunch, dinner daily. (AE, DS, MC, V) 7475 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.931.8588 $ Map J13

Typhoon Pan-Asian paragon perched over runway. Traditional menu and more farflung fare including addictive crickets. Lunch Sun.-Fri.; dinner nightly. (AE, DC, MC, V) Santa Monica Airport, 3321 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, 310.390.6565 $$ Map L9

Yi Cuisine Chef Derek Zimaras serves Asian with French and American accents. Dinner Tues.–Sun. (AE, MC, V) 7910 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.658.8028 $$ Map I12

Yu Restaurant and Lounge Reopens presently following renovation. Pan-Asian, emphasis on Southeast. Live jazz Tuesdays. Dinner nightly; Sun. brunch. (AE, MC, V) 1323 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310.395.4727 $$ Map L8
SYMBOL KEY
Credit Cards Price Range
AE American Express $ under $15
MC Mastercard $$ under $30
V Visa $$$ under $50
DC Diners Club $$$$ over $50

American • Brew Pubs • British • California Cuisine • Chinese • Clubs/Supper Clubs • Continental • Dessert • Ecclectic • French • Indian • International • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Latin/Cuban • Mediterranean • Mexican/Southwestern • Moroccan • Pan-Asian • Polynesian • Seafood • Spanish • Steak • Thai • Vietnamese