I love that they made a casual spot, that still has elevated food, with large portions, and affordable prices. My favorite bite was the red gem lettuce. All the flavors were really balanced, and it made for a unique salad. My husband's favorite was the chicken schnitzel, it's drizzled in this nutty chili oil. The beef tartare was also really good and it's a huge portion. The matcha filled croissant was so yummy too. My husband usually doesn't eat sweets, but he took a bite of the croissant, and then ended up splitting the pastry with me! read more

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I had gotten coffee here but never the food until last weekend. It's my favorite brunch spot now: Schnitzel: I had no idea chicken schnitzel could be so good. They put chili crisp on top, and it came with a salad with chopped snow peas. Delicious and I will probably think about this dish for a long time 10/10 French toast - it was good and I think the bread was sourdough so it balanced the syrup and jam nicely. Loved the cream and all the toppings on the side. 7/10 Corn cookie- this was my friend's favorite but I think it could have been cornier. 6/10 read more

Destroyer - Such - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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Went here for brunch with 2 friends since it was close to my office. The food looked very pretty and photogenic but the flavours were... something else. It's unique and eclectic. The ambiance is decent, and it's self service where you go in to put your order and they bring it out for you. read more

Hayden Tract is an off kilter and a bit industrial neighborhood. At Destroyer, its modern food marches to the beat of its own drummer like its renewed surroundings. Come here for brunch after climbing the Culver City Stairs at the Baldwin Hills Overlook or a bike ride by the Ballona Creek jetty. Koshihikari Rice Porridge: This is a risotto that has gone gooey. Or is it the creamiest congee around? It is warm and thick, slightly soupy, and the rice grains still have some texture. The flavor is well balanced, a bit of broth, lemon, and olive oil. There are melted leaks at the base of the bowl, glistening with golden olive oil. The broccoli stems have been cooked until they are really soft. Crispy and chewy puffed rice has been sprinkled on top of the porridge, as well as raw green broccoli bits. The broccoli bits are what you get after you shake a grocery bag holding your broccoli crowns. Grilled onion rings are charred sand sweet. A sweet chocolatey gravy of black garlic is dusted on top. I don't eat porridge too often, but I'd keep coming back for the incredible flavors and textures in this stunning bowl. Ordering: Place your order at the counter, pick up a number, and find a table on the sidewalk. Dining: There was a line out the door on the weekend and seats are hard to come by, so I roll the order to go. Parking is plentiful with lots of spots on the street. read more

Destroyer - Koshihikari Rice Porridge - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

Really love this spot and what they are doing with food. The dishes feel unique and elevated with fresh ingredients. You definitely cannot get some of these dishes just anywhere and then the taste meets the visual appeal expectations. Highly recommend! read more

Destroyer - Koshihikari Rice Porridge - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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Decided to come here for breakfast. It's definitely a vibe in here. We got some pastries and some food. The stuffed matcha croissant really wasn't stuffed, the matcha was coated on the side of the croissant. The pastries were alright. Husband got the coffee and it was a bit too acidic. My matcha latte was soo grassy and herby. I also tried the koshihikari rice porridge, the black garlic flavor was overpowering. It's a very hearty dish, perhaps a bit too much for me in the morning. Overall I feel like maybe this place is too avant garde for my taste. read more

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The turkey sandwich was okay. Bread was great, but the meat soso. When given the high price, it didn't feel justified. Also bought a mint lemonade for 10 dollars. You are paying restaurant prices to sit out on the sidewalk. Service was good. Ambiance was side walk dining. read more

Destroyer - Ciabatta - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

This place had been on my list for a while given its Michelin Bib Gourmand status. You don't hear of many Michelin breakfast spots so I was definitely intrigued. Parking can be a bit tricky, the location feels like it's located within a bunch of work buildings, but I found a spot down the street. I thought it was a sit down place, but it's actually one where you order at the counter, take a number and they bring it out to you when ready. They display their menu on the wall and when you walk in, you just get the vibe that everyone who works here takes what they do very seriously. We ordered a few dishes. The koshihikari rice porridge and we added a poached egg and the red gem salad without goat cheese. I also got an iced matcha with almond milk. The matcha was ready pretty quickly and it was great quality and delicious! Vibrant green color. The rice porridge was insane. So incredibly good and unique. The black garlic gives the dish a really nice flavor. And the presentation... wow. The salad looked simple, yet it was plated beautifully, but the flavor was anything but simple. Super delicious, whatever was on the bottom, per their menu it's a hazelnut crunch and onion jam, tasted incredible. My sister also got the BLT which she seemed to enjoy. Definitely curious to come back and try more dishes! read more

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I really liked Destroyer. It's a cute, slightly tucked-away café with a calm feel. Great for catching up with friends or sitting outside with a book when the weather is nice. I had the chicken katsu. It was crispy and filling, though the Sichuan pepper was a bit too salty for me. The chai latte comes pretty sweet by default, and I would have preferred it less sweet. The vegan chocolate chip cookie was good but also on the sweeter side, even for me. Service was kind and quick. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping by, especially to sit outside and relax. read more

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I am a big fan of Jordan Kahn. I loved his experimental Vietnamese restaurant "Red Medicine" in Beverly Hills but sadly it closed. I love Destroyer and the food is just very different. Some items can be a hit or miss but the items that are a hit, they are a hit. I love the broccoli porridge which is so unique. I also recommend the chicken schnitzel and the melon dessert, if you ever see it on the menu. I recently had the blueberries with coconut yogurt and that was ok. I love coconut and blueberries but this combo was a bit sour on the day I went. Parking can be tough and you'll be circling around and around looking for a spot. Most of the people that dine at Destroyer are the local Apple and office employees. One day, I want to go check out Vespertine which is just across the street. read more

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My friend and I were looking for a brunchy lunch spot this past Saturday and came across multiple positive reviews for the Destroyer. We were able to find street parking nearby, and the line to order wasn't too long. Seating is predominantly outdoors and first-come, first-served (very cafe style), so we had to watch the tables like a hawk to make sure we had a spot by the time our food arrived. Destroyer was incredibly popular, so the food did take a bit to come out. That said, the presentation of the food was beautiful, almost too pretty to eat. The warm, sunny weather also made it the perfect setting to sit back and enjoy our brunch. FILTER COFFEE - 5 Pretty fruity and enjoyable, the strength of the coffee was perfect. This was relaxing to sip on while we chatted and waited for our food. GRASS-FED BEEF TARTARE - 24 The beef tartare (mixed with quinoa, pickled mushrooms, and smoked egg cream) was topped with delicately thin crispy potato chips, bright yellow edible flowers, and purple sprouts. Usually, we would expect beef tartare and chips to be heavy and greasy, but this was surprisingly very light. Initially, we found it slightly bland, but the more we ate, the more we noticed and appreciated the subtle umami. KOSHIHIKARI RICE PORRIDGE - 25 The rice porridge appeared brown-black (probably from the black garlic mix) and topped generously with microscopic broccoli florets. The rice porridge itself was mixed with flavorful roasted leeks. This was an incredibly umami experience, flavors were incredibly rich yet hearty. Because it was so dense, it was hard to consume all of it at once, but we balanced it by eating some beef tartare in between servings. The food was wonderful, definitely the most unique meals I've had in LA. The presentation is phenomenal, definitely similar to a Michelin-starred restaurant. I would recommend stopping by for brunch if you're not afraid to camp out for a spot to sit and long wait times. read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Low key, unpretentious and very high quality ingredients. Finally a brunch spot that's health conscious clean and not fussy. Service is also quick, don't let the line deter you it turns over fast. Don't sleep on the congee it'll surprise you!! The French toast was also perfectly balanced and the beat salad was such a nice clean round out for the meal. Portions are also quite generous. Loved it! read more

Destroyer - Congee, French toast, beat salad - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

Yum yum yum! Destroyer is a cute little European restaurant tucked away in between office buildings in Culver City. They're serving up healthy unique dishes presented in a very satisfying way. The staff was very nice and helpful. Parking can be a bit tough as it is only street parking available. The restaurant itself is small and they only have outdoor seating. We went with the schnitzel which was AMAZING! It was the perfect amount of freshness and flavorfulness. The first bite was exactly what I was expecting. Yum! I also got an iced vanilla latte which was good. I will definitely be coming back for more schnitzel. But I do want to try some of their other items they had on the menu. read more

This is probably one of my favorite brunch places in LA. I typically get the katsu fried chicken plate, which is consistently really good each time. I love the breading they use for the chicken itself & the hot chili crunch they put on top. All of their dishes are super aesthetic -- clearly a ton of effort was put into making them look beautiful. With that said, I gave it a 4 out of 5 stars because the coffee drinks are sort of bad. Could be my palette but it seems like they threw in a random bunch of ingredients into a coffee drink to make it seem fancy, but the flavors don't mesh well. I've been here 3 times and, every single time, they have been so bad that I could barely drink past a few sips. In short, food is phenomenal while the drinks are not-so-great imo. read more

Chicken Schnitzel (9/10): best dish by far. The schnitzel was perfectly crunchy, and I loved the addition of chili oil Koshihikari Rice Porridge (7/10): tasted decent, but not too memorable Beef Tartare (7/10): the beef tasted good. The potato chips and flowers felt like an attempt to elevate the beef by adding crunch and floral notes, but it didn't really do it for me. Persimmon French Toast (7/10): the French toast tasted pretty standard. I did like the persimmons and cream, though read more

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The radish dish with quinoa was alright. My friend thought it was good, but I didn't like it so much. The other dish was amazing though. Mainly outdoor patio seating. Was cute and food came out quickly! read more

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I ordered their freshly made oatmeal, plus the forbidden orchard berries, which was the perfect combination to start off my morning. The blueberries were so fresh, the yogurt balanced out the sweetness. I was obsessed with this plate! We ordered the mandarin French toast. You could tell it was freshly made, on the side you had fresh mandarins, along with their jam. read more

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The outdoor seating area was quaint and perfect for my late lunch. The staff were super friendly and attentive, and the food came out very quickly. The overall quality and presentation were impressive, and the prices reflected the effort and artistry put into these dishes. The berries with yoghurt were perfectly balanced, not too sweet or tart, and the turkey ciabatta was bright and acidic in the best way. The standout, hands down, was the porridge. It had so much depth and flavour, and the texture was to die for. It reminded me of an elevated Chinese congee with a subtle cheddar broccoli flavour mixed in. Will definitely be coming back here to enjoy their delicious food and coffee read more

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Been hearing about this Michelin brunch spot and thought it'd be gimmicky, but was pleasantly surprised with the flavors. Still a pretty steep price for each dish, average being 25$. Would come back try their pastries! Koshihikari rice porridge 8.2/10: toasted black garlic, soft roasted leek, puffed rice, broccolini savory combo was a textural and flavor combo match. Mandarin Yuzu french toast 7/10: pillowy and thick toast with maple syrup and mandarin creme. Was a bit soggy on the inside read more

Destroyer - Koshihikari Rice Porridge, mandarin french toast - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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Finally got around to trying Destroyer for brunch. I was somewhat disappointed given my high expectations. The line on a Saturday morning was long and only increased in length with the passage of time...if you don't like lines, this is not your place. No reservations. The sweet potato waffle was probably the best dish, offering a variety of flavors that complemented each other well, but was overall not incredibly remarkable. The mandarin orange french toast was an odd dish. It consisted of a large, thick slice of toasted sourdough that on inspection looked normal but upon biting into, was soaked with a perfunctory amount of custard. Ultimately, it just tasted like a moist sourdough bread by itself. The jam and syrup were fine, if a bit dull. The orchard berry yogurt was the biggest let-down. While nice in presentation (for a breakfast yogurt, I suppose), the berries were mediocre, the yogurt was overwhelmingly coconut-flavored and barely sweetened, the jam at the bottom added basically no additional flavor or sweetness, and the tapioca pearls were similarly there to serve no purpose other than aesthetic. So bland. The interior was trendy, with prices high to match. Ambiance was alright, outdoor-only seating with a view of the warehouses in the vicinity. Uncomfortable chairs were unsurprising, given how busy it was. Was weird that nobody bussed their own tables (probably because of the aggressive tip screen and the impression that this is still a restaurant even though you line up to order?), but I also didn't see any employees bussing tables.....maybe it was really busy that morning but all I saw were people (including ourselves) waiting around to snag a table, and then just cleaning up the dishes from the people that just left that table. Kind of an awkward set up. Honestly, just make it a cafe environment where you bus your own table and pick up your own food (we had to pick up our drinks anyways), and do-away with the tipping. This current limbo just made for an uncomfortable experience. Would not recommend or return. read more

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You walk up to a counter and order your food and they give you a number. Plenty of seating outside. Cafe vibe. Waiter stated that the top 3 dishes are the porridge, schnitzel and sweet potato waffles . Parking is easy, street or the have a lot. Staff are friendly. Would definitely come again to try their signature dishes. read more

Destroyer - Seating outside. - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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Fantastic brunch spot, especially if you're with a big group. Ordering is easy: everyone goes up to the counter, orders and pays individually, then you grab a number and head to the table. Super smooth for our group of 9. The food was excellent across the board. We tried a bunch of items: the porridge, schnitzel, turkey sandwich, deconstructed BLT, and French toast. Honestly, not a single miss but the porridge completely stole the show. I'm still thinking about it. Everything was super unique and delicious. They also sell bottles of wine and champagne, which is a nice touch for brunch. We grabbed three bottles and they paired perfectly with the food. The ube latte and black sesame latte were both delicious too: rich, balanced, and not overly sweet. All around, a fantastic brunch experience. Great food, easy setup for groups, and a menu that actually delivers. Super chill vibe, can show up in sweats and no one will bat an eye. read more

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I've found my new favorite brunch spot. Destroyer is definitely a one of a kind brunch place that tailors their menu to the seasonal fruits and vegetables. Everything was so delicious! We had the persimmon French toast and the cod dip. The coffees were also so unique and delicious!! Pastries were also so yummy here. Plenty of parking spots on the side street. Sometimes the outdoor seatings are so packed on the weekend so be sure to go early! The ambiance is also very cute outside because the streets are kind of quiet around this restaurant. A+ for dog friendliness as well! read more

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Service was fine. It's one of those cafes where you wait in line to order first and then take a seat. My friend and I ordered a variety of stuff, but I personally felt that everything was bland. It was very pretty though. The beet salad was really just slaw. The chicken schnitzel was kind of bland and needed salt or more sauce. I thought the French toast was creative, but not that flavorful in an enticing way. I also got the banana coffee crumble and it was just okay. Everything was beautifully plated though. The street is quiet and the cafe is cute. But I probably won't be coming back here. read more

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Destroyer is a fascinating outlier for me. It started as a recommendation from a friend for coffee, but has ended up astounding me with its delicious baked goods and meal options. Rarely do you find a place that does both so adeptly. It's an unassuming shop besides, taking up residence on a street of mostly offices, by my reckoning. There's some fascinating architecture to admire if you park any distance away to then get to the shop by foot. It also might be easy to miss, if not for the increasing size of crowds on the weekends (and good for them!) Simple coffees remain my pleasure and I'm happy to inform you they do the basics well. I've ventured to try one of their more complicated drinks with great success, although I'm loath to admit to making an order that takes more than a word (and "please") to complete. I look forward to the next visit. read more

Everything was fabulous! The line was long to get in and order but moved rather quickly and plenty of tables outside that rotate out so didn't need to wait for a table. Dog friendly which is a bonus for us. The food was just delightful flavors - the chicken schnitzel was soooo good and paired well with the greens on the side. The BLT was positively scrumptious and flavorful! The loaded avocado dish honestly was underwhelming for our tastes but the burrato and prosciutto on there super fresh. Definitely recommend a visit here - particularly for brunch! read more

Destroyer - BLT Tartine and Loaded Avocado Confit - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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Love love love this place. I got the cheese tart dish and no edits! Presentation was beautiful and it was delicious. Even though the base is a cheese tart, the dish didn't feel heavy and was balanced. You also order at the counter, take a number and a seat, and they'll bring your food to you. None of that waiter nonsense. It does get busy so have a friend grab a table if the line is long and you're a big group. read more

Destroyer - Cheese tart - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

I've been wanting to come here for so long because every item on the menu looks so unique and delicious. I got brunch here on a Sunday, and it was packed. It can be hard to get a table, so I'd recommend coming in smaller groups. We ordered the cheese tart and the French toast. Both were tasty and decent portions, and the flavor combinations worked well together. I'm excited to come back to try other items and their pastries! read more

Destroyer - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

Destroyer is consistently delicious! All of the ingredients were fresh and flavorful! Took my mom here and she loved the concept! So glad we were able to stop by again while in town. I will note the the lavender ube latte was a bit underwhelming read more

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Ok, so the food here is hands down, 5/5. The presentation is beautiful and the flavors are so intricate and delicious. We got the cheese tart, loaded avo confit and the sweet potato waffle. My fav was the cheese tart as it had an interesting combo of salty, savory and textures of the salad on top with the soft but chewy bread. The wait, however was abysmal. It took us an hour to get our food delivered to the table. There is also minimal seating for the amount of people waiting. Service is friendly enough, and I get that the presentation takes extra time, but an hour was quite mind boggling. I would probably come back if that is somehow addressed, bc the food def is quality and spectacularly prepared. read more

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Solid spot with well-presented, delicious food and a bright exterior with outdoor seating. We ordered the tartare, koshihikari rice porridge, chicken schnitzel, and French toast. Everything was tasty, and the portions were slightly bigger than expected. The standout was the rice porridge. It was creamy, savory, comforting, and full of depth. The tartare was a unique twist, topped with potato chips that added a nice crunch and worked well for dipping. Seating was the only challenge. Since you order at the counter first, you then wait for a table to open up. We went during prime-time weekend brunch, so we had to stand around for a bit before finding seats. Parking was easy as well with a lot to the side. Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Ambience: 7.5/10 read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday and it was crowded, but my party of 3 managed to snag a table on the nice patio. I had the grass fed beef tartare, which was awesome, and an iced ube lavender latte, which was good but more lavender-y than ube-y. Would try a different drink next time. read more

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We got there pretty early, so all the baked goods were still have breads, pastries, cakes... everything looked amazing. I couldn't decide, so I just bought one of each to take home and taste-test later. For food, we had the Chicken Schnitzel and the Courgette & Fresh Cheese Tart. Both dishes were beautifully plated and honestly really tasty, fresh flavors and super satisfying. The staff were friendly, and there were plenty of outdoor seats, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, such a nice visit. I'd definitely go back! read more

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Really fun unique dishes worth waiting for! Had already eaten so many treats all weekend, so went for the icelandic rye bread and beet salad. The beet salad was really nice, felt like an upscale cole slaw with beets and apples. Fresh and tasty. I just went to Iceland earlier this year, so I think my expectations for the bread were a little too high. I'd skip it next time, but the butter and jam that came with it is super nice. Love to see they have more seating than last time I was here. Still super busy, so be patient, a table will open up. read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was quite busy! My friend found out about this place on social media, and it has a Michelin star. Street parking was pretty easy and straightforward as this restaurant is located next to some commercial buildings. Seating is only outdoors and self-seating so that may be a bit tricky when it gets busy. This is an order and then sit type of restaurant, and we got to see the chefs in action as they assembled each plate delicately. My friend specifically wanted to come here to try their forbidden orchard berries but they ran out unfortunately when we visited. We got the following items: 1. BLT Tartine - 3/10 Nothing too special, plating and presentation is gorgeous but this was quite simple for the price. Bacon was good and meaty but the bread was hard and too tomato-ey. Not a huge fan. 2. Raw Oatmeal - 5/10 Not sure what that huge white circle thing was on top (white chocolate?) but when everything was mixed together, it tasted good. I make Overnight oats for breakfast every week so this again didn't really stand out to me. The only difference is the coconut crumbs and red currant that was added inside for flavor and color. Maybe I need to try other items on the menu to get a better picture but to me, it's not worth the time and money especially if you aren't in this area and are making a drive. The presentation is stunning especially the ceramics used. Food wise, it's okay. read more

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The name sounds ominous. Almost like something you want to avoid... But honestly, Destroyer was a highlight from my recent trip to LA because it offered a unique breakfast experience with interesting twists on classics that also tasted great! Although I had visited Destroyer several years ago, I never really found a chance to come back because it is a bit of a drive from me. However, when I was hosting some friends, I decided this was the perfect excuse to make the trek across LA. Sure, it was a long drive, but I have to say that it was definitely worth it and my friends also enjoyed as well! This is what we ordered on this recent trip: crispy chicken schnitzel (4.5/5) the chicken was thin but nicely crispy with enough meat to absorb the heat from chiles. It paired nicely with the cool shredded kale and cucumber. smoked rockfish (4/5) really threw me back to Iceland where they have this soft slightly sweet rye bread to serve as a vehicle for the slightly smoked rockfish with pieces of celery root and dill to provide some extra freshness. koshikari rice porridge (5/5): wow! such a nice warm comforting spoonful of porridge that had these wonderful cheesy notes and crunch from the nuts. beef tartare (4.5/5): not only beautifully presented, the taste was great with the perfect balance of textures from the egg cream and crunch from the quinoa and crispy potato chips. We drove up around 11:30 AM on a Sunday morning and there was a decent line out the door and most of the seating taken. Sadly, the place itself is not too big. At least the brunch crowd usually eats their food relatively quickly so our group of four was able to snag a table without too long of a wait. Destroyer may be out of the way, but it is worth a visit especially if you are heading to the West LA area. read more

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Super unique dishes with unexpected ingredient/flavor combinations. Everything was high quality and well presented. We had the Corn Porridge and Beet & Hidden Apple Salad. Also the Caramelized Jasmine Milk Tea and Molasses Pecan Cookie were so good. We went on a weekday for lunch and it was very busy. We managed to get a street parking spot nearby and a couple seats outside, but it quickly filled up. (This is from my visit about 3 weeks ago.) read more

Destroyer - Beet & hidden apple salad - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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High quality ingredients! Best schnitzel; crispy, flavorful and juicy. Also, very good beef Tartare to share or as an appetizer. read more

Destroyer - High quality ingredients! Best schnitzel in LA, very flavorful and juicy. Also the tartare is perfect for sharing. - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

People were raving about the chicken schnitzel, but honestly, it was just like katsu. I really liked the sweet potato waffle even though I'm not typically a goat cheese fan. I loved that both dishes were packed with veggies, and there was a short wait on Valentine's Day. read more

Destroyer - Crispy Chicken Schnitzel - New American Near Me - Culver City, California

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A new European cozy cafe, Destroyer is another hot spot for locals and tourists alike. I love their minimal and cozy home aesthetic. Their menu is interesting, lots of healthy and veg options. For drinks, my friends and I ordered their Lavendar Ube Latte, which was more fragrant with lavendar than which with Ube, Black Sesame Latte, which was super rich and had bits of the sesame. We tried their house made pastries, Melon item, and Cheese Tart. The Cheese Tart was def the standout for the balance between the salad, vignette type, and baked feta. We did have high hopes for the Melon, but the house made custard was pretty tart. The presentation was stunning, but the flavors weren't up to par. Destroyer has lovely outdoor seating with street side parking, perfect for small groups and catch ups with friends. Heads up, they also have a 4% charge to give back to their staff. read more

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