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Los Angeles - Kismet restaurant
7.0

Kismet

  • Los Angeles
  • $$
  • Middle Eastern
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Food is splendid but pricey

Kismet's flakey bread, paired with labneh, lemon, and honey, hits the spot, alongside perfectly spiced fried cauliflower and tender lamb polenta. While the freshness and creativity shine, the small portions with high price tags leave diners craving much more.

  • Great Taste

    Every dish had a perfect balance of flavors, unique flavor profile.

  • Okay Quality

    Quality ingredients, but some dishes try too hard and lack flavor.

  • Small Portions

    Portions incredibly small especially considering high pricing mentioned by customers.

Top 3 dishes at Kismet

  1. 1

    Little Gem Salad 🏆

    Tender lamb and creamy polenta receive high praise for flavor.

    Little Gem Salad dish
  2. 2

    Lemony Chicken Pies

    Varied, flavorful and reminiscent of traditional istanbul breakfast.

    Lemony Chicken Pies dish
  3. 3

    Jeweled Crispy Rice with Egg Yolk

    Crisp shell, buttery inside, flavorfully topped with seeds and yolk.

Vibe: Charming atmosphere for intimate dinners

The ambiance at Kismet exudes a calming and cozy vibe, perfect for romantic evenings. Despite mixed opinions on the drinks and a noticeable lack of buzz, the setting remains an inviting escape for couples enjoying a night out.

  • Okay Buzz

    Balanced between trendy, photogenic qualities and high prices, service issues.

Perks: Limited perks overshadow the dining

Parking is a nightmare and the music is often loud enough to drown out conversations. Service falls short, with reports of slow and rude interactions. Dining with children is frowned upon, leaving families in an awkward bind.

  • Great Staff

  • Okay Cleanliness