went here for my grad dinner and it was spectacular!! honestly, my FAVORITE spot in LA now! i called an hour before bc my reservation didn't go through and i was able to snatch a spot--bless the heart of who said okay to me i was stressing during my commencement ceremony bc of this the food was so yummy. as a southeast asian, the flavors of each dish seemed strikingly similar to our authentic dishes and were all executed so well. there wasn't a single dish that my party of six did not enjoy. the papaya salad, moo yang & thai curry pork katsu in particular were my favorites of the night we took an uber there so unsure about the parking but its surrounding area was very lively on a saturday night. the overall ambience of the restaurant is perfect for any occasion. our server was SO kind and answered all our shenanigans without judgment. we felt so comfortable dining here. overall, im def coming back! you really can't go wrong with piccalilli as everything about them is top-tier. my new favorite gem in la read more

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Came here for happy hour and snacks with a couple of girlfriends on Cinco De Mayo. The Laelia Blanco tequila served neat was the drink of choice for us all and it was smooth. For snacks, we shared: Thai Chicken Katsu - it was nicely breaded and not overly fried with a refreshing side salad Crispy Rice Salad - very flavorful with great textures with the crispy rice Cinco Chuchito - it was good Brussel sprouts - really heavy on seasonings I was not prepared for all the heavy flavors and it wasn't bad but it was a lot. The service was nice. We came here because all of the locations we wanted to try were really booked with long waits. I was surprised there was no wait or not many people here on such a busy night. Glad we got to try it and cross of the list. The décor here is also really interesting with an open kitchen and patio. Also, speaking of open kitchen, there's a 3% charge on the food that's call Kitchen Love. Not sure if that's the standard at restaurants in the area or if it's on the menu but that can definitely rack up with a full dinner with friends. As for parking, there's meters if you're lucky to snag a spot or there's plenty of parking structures in the area. read more

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We came here for drinks on a weekend with some friends, and made a rez in advance. They have happy hour even on the weekend which is amazing! The restaurant is located in the heart of dt Culver City. Nice decor and ambiance inside, it's colorful! Not too much seating so I anticipate you have to make a rez to dine here. I love that they have a nice selection of cocktails but also mocktails on their menu for those who don't want to drink alcohol. I tried their Thai tea mocktail which is dairy-free (made with coconut cream!). It was sooooo incredibly good. Super tasty and sweet Thai tea, and love that it's made with coconut. They have an alcoholic version as well made with vodka, my boyfriend got that and liked it. I also tried the Thai tonic smash which was good too, more refreshing and the predominant flavor was ginger beer. We split an order of wings which were nicely sauced and had a bit of a kick! Definitely curious to come back here for dinner and enjoy more of their menu offerings! read more

Piccalilli - Thai tonic smash & Bangtao Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

This place is sooooo good! Every dish we got was so tasty and cooked perfectly. Flavors and textures were insane. Ambiance is cool and vibey inside and a brighter covered patio outside. Service was super friendly! We parked in nearby parking garage and were there for maybe 1.5 hours and only paid $1. read more

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2 years later and I'm giving Piccalilli another go. This time with 2 girlfriends of mine after 6 months of planning dinner. Since both of them were running a bit late. The phone line was busy so I was able to pass by and change our time from 6p to 630pm with the host in the front. From my last experience, I had suggested we eat outside in the patio. Very thankful we did because like I remembered, it was pretty loud inside and I could actually hear our conversations. Great vibes and music as always. We got the following: - 6.8/10 a filling Caesar salad but didn't wow me (but our waiter gave some hot sauce to add to it, solid option) - 8/10 a flavorful yet salty tomato curry (also filling, took leftovers home). - 9.5/10 crispy rice salad (always a crowd favorite) - 9/10 albacore crudo - 8.5/10 katsu - 8/10 perfect soft yet crisp roti was a great choice for the curry, however a bit too oily - 9/10 1 Thai tonic and 2 medicine balls with one with a splash of Belvedere ;) Thanks to our waiter for being accommodating ! read more

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Came here for happy hour and really enjoyed our experience. We ordered a couple of different drinks and plates, all incredibly flavor and yummy. I will say their prices seem steep to come on a usual day but the happy hour felt pretty reasonable, with items being $12 or under. We loved the Brussel sprouts which were slightly crispy and incredibly flavorful. The wings were also amazing but the kick was pretty powerful so wouldn't recommend unless you love spice. The hotdog was amazing, however the price was crazy considering it was only a few bites worth. And the pork belly was good but not as flavorful as I expected, it was very citrus and mainly just tasted of ponzu. Servers were all very kind and attentive and the food was really good. I will def be back! read more

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Me. Love. Pork. So, when I saw photos of the Miso Pork Jowl at Piccalilli, I knew I had to try it out. Arrived in time for happy hour (Saturdays from 4-6pm) and sat right at the bar. Bartender was nice and helpful. To start, I ordered a frozen cocktail. Super delicious and had me thinking of summer. I also grabbed a Makong sour. Also super good. But I knew what I was there for. That pork! Loved the fact that this was featured on the happy hour menu. Such a great little deal. It was delicious too! Oh my. Crispy pieces of pork in a delicious miso broth with jalapeno, cilantro, and Daikon. I was immediately a fan. My only regret is not getting a little side of rice to throw in the broth when I finished the pork, but I'll try that next time. It was too good! Super nice solo date to Piccalilli! I'm a huge fan of great food in cozy, casual spots! I know I'll be back. read more

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This was a cute dinner spot serving asian fusion dishes. Their food was a lot of smaller plates, great for sharing so you can try different things. My favorite dishes were the brussel sprouts, the wings, and the curry. Service was also really quick and friendly. read more

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Ahh...OK, so off the bat, I'm going to say the food for me was 3 stars. But I am adding extra stars because the overall ambiance and the restaurant itself was super cute. Not to mention, we were able to reserve a spot at the bar pretty last minute on a Saturday night. The service was good enough for us, pretty friendly but didn't go out of their way to check in on us. But then again it was pretty busy. I'm not sure if my tastes in food changed, but everything...and I mean everything we ordered was just....too salty and rich-flavored for my taste. We ordered the pork jowl (4/5), brussel sprouts (3/5), udon (2/5), tomato curry (4/5) and I loved...none of it. The pork jowl I didn't mind actually, but the brussel sprouts...I could barely tasted any of the veggie flavor from all the seasoning. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong things and not the restaurant's main specialties. I also ordered the Thai Iced Tea....it was....interesting -- tasted more unique, a little different, a little....heavier?...compared to other Thai Iced Teas I've had before. If I were to pick the dish I liked, it was probably the pork jowl. The tomato curry was second -- the rice balls in it really threw me off. We thought they were meatballs and almost wished they were lol. I like that the bar has hooks underneath to hang my purse and jacket. I liked the cute lit up outdoor area. I liked the overall intimacy of the restaurant. Really cute overall date spot for me and hubby. read more

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Anthony our bartender was amazing!!! He made the night so special for us thank you so much

We were starving after entire day of apartment hunting in Santa Monica. Glad we were driving by this lively street and were surprised to see the street so lively on a weekday 7pm. We picked this place and were immediately seated in a cozy corner. Chicken katsu Curry - good, not great. We are katsu lovers but this one was different and nice. Nothing mind blowing though. Green shrimp ball curry- this one made us give an extra star. The curry was so flavorful without any extra spice. The shrimp balls were generous amount and were cooked perfect. Overall a great evening and we are def coming back to this street to try more places. read more

Piccalilli - Thai chicken katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

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Loved everything about this place. Met my sister and husband here as it's halfway between Huntington Beach and Woodland Hills. The great reviews, eclectic menu, cheap happy hour specials and easy parking will make us come back here. Make sure you get a seat on the patio. The sun dips behind the building so you're not blinded and the inside was pretty stuffy. Great service all night. $2 to park in the public lot. Happy hour ends at 6 pm on Saturday so we made good use of it. My sister had some frozen drink special with foam and mango and I had the Mekong Sour. Both were delicious. We all had the Kero Kero dog, Brussels sprouts and Nam Prik wings. All of these were on the HH menu and fairly cheap. The hot dog was pretty good but the sprouts and wings were outstanding. Both had a sweet and sour flavoring that was both spicy and tasty as hell. We also had the bread plate and albacore crudo. The bread came with an Indian pickle butter. We should have had that first as an appetizer with the drinks not sure why that was on the dinner menu. The crudo was amazing. Tender and flavorful with excellent accompaniments. The waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and made sure we knew what dishes to avoid (no pork for one of us). We were stuffed. Maybe $45 or so per person. Love love loved this place. read more

AMBIENCE: (5/5) - Dark lighting, loud music. The perfect embodiment of cool hip vibes, good for dinner with friends or a date night SERVICE: (4/5) - Greeted with a smile - Waiter came by quickly even though they were clearly busy - Food came quickly and super hot so very fresh from the kitchen - We did have to wave down the waiter a couple of times to order more things and get the check and it was getting harder and harder to get their attention as the night went on and it got busier FOOD/DRINKS: (4.5/5) - Cripy Rice Salad (5/5): So bomb. Our favorite of the evening. I love myself a cripy rice salad and they never disappoint every time I get them. - Potato Wedges (5/5): Cooked perfectly and came out piping hot. Lovedddd the sambal aioli, I could dip that in just about anything. - Chicken Wings (4/5): Decent, just feels like there's something missing with the flavoring. Nicely breaded though. OVERVIEW: (4.5/5) - Good vibes, very promising food so far and seem to have a rotating menu with innovative ideas enough to keep you engaged read more

You gotta come for the wings! Ambience is lovely. It's very inviting and kind of reminds me of a Hawaiian luau mix with a New York restaurant but very classy. The staff is beyond nice very helpful always answering questions. You gotta get the chicken wings. read more

There's 2 parking lots across the streets, we parked at the one through an alleyway and it was $2, no validation. I came here with my coworkers and the 6 of us were seated at the only triangle table, was a little strange but we quickly appreciated it! Much easier to share food than a round table. The food is all amazing, we ordered the following and it was very filling. - Brussel sprouts - Crispy rice salad - Miso Pork (We doubled up on this to share, and it was a crowd favorite!) - Albacore crudo - Ribeye (comes with ramen and soup) - Thai chicken Katsu The Tree Star cocktail was also really good, super unique. It's not for everyone tho, my coworker thought it was the weirdest drink ever but I enjoyed it. Would definitely come back again! read more

Piccalilli - tree star - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

I came here for dinner with my friend and really enjoyed it! We did family style and tried Hamachi Carppaccio, Green Papaya Salad, Crispy Rice Salad, Thai Chicken Katsu and their duck special which was their fusion take on Peking Duck! Overall, everything was soo yummy. The presentation and the combination of flavors/textures worked very well. We did have leftovers for 2 people. For drink, I got the Passionfruit Lassi which was good but definitely a little on the sour side. I probably won't get that again. read more

Such a cute place with great views of downtown from inside or from their patio seating. Waiters were friendly and gave us popular options since it was my first time here. I would reorder the wings and cocktail next time definitely. Heres what we tried: BANGTAO TEA: Blue Ice Potato Vodka, Sweetened Thai Iced Tea, Coconut Cream ALBACORE CRUDO: Ginger scallion oil, pine nut crispies, fresno sambal, cucumber CRISPY RICE SALAD: King oyster mushrooms, sambal, onion, herbs (v) NAM PRIK WINGS: Herb salad, peanuts, lime read more

Piccalilli - Albacore crudo, wings, & crispy rice salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

The papaya salad has unmatched flavor. With a profile this special & unique, it is hard to compare with anything else on the Downtown Culver strip -or at least that side of the street. They give you fresh blankets if seated outdoors and I hope to try something else soon since this has been my go-to for a while. This is spicy btw. read more

Piccalilli - GREEN PAPAYA SALAD - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

Came here for a date night and we had such a good time! The back patio had a great date night atmosphere. They have heaters to make it nice and cozy even when the temps drop at night. Our server was attentive and did a good job of keeping an eye on us throughout the night. All the food we tried was delicious! They had a special cauliflower dish for the night that was one of our favorites! We also got the Brussel spouts, the chicken katsu and the green curry and they were all very yummy! We also had the cornbread special, which was good, but they pitched it as an appetizer when it felt more like a dessert. My only change would have been making the cornbread out dessert for the meal, but otherwise everything was a hit! Will definitely be back! read more

The food at Piccalilli was delicious, the service was fast, and the staff were attentive. I recommend trying them out if you're in the area, especially during Happy Hour! read more

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Still a cute spot with friendly service, but the portions have gotten smaller since I've last been here. I like the Nam Prik wings and the Yaki Udon. The chocolate cake we got for dessert was also tasty. The Thai iced tea and mango lassi mocktails were lackluster. Indoor and outdoor seating available, and single occupant restrooms available indoors. Credit cards accepted. There's paid garage parking or metered spots. read more

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We came for a double date and our server was amazing! He was extremely patient, kind, and helpful as my fiancé and i had never been here before Everything is tapas style and tends to be on the spicier side but we loved it and honestly had no problem with the heat! I do wish it wasn't so dark inside but i also understand that it's the vibe they're going for. All in all everything was delicious and we'll definitely be returning! read more

Piccalilli - BRUSSEL SPROUTS POTATO WEDGES Nam Prik Wings Six Piece - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

Has everything you could want out of a west side spot from moody vibes and being in an amazing plaza area. The food is super super good clean and well elevated. My one gripe with it which might be simple a personal opinion is it needs a bit more spice all around but other then that I think the level of quality is pretty up there so I think it all comes together super well. The service is pretty well paced and very knowledgeable too about everything on the menu. Love a place that opens up with allergy questions and they checked that box. Brussels sprouts are the sleeper pick on this menu read more

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The food here is so flavorful and unique. My boyfriend and I were walking by, got a whiff of some of the food (which we later learned was the crispy squid) and decided to stop in for dinner. We sat out on the patio, which thankfully was heated. The waiter was really friendly and patient. We ended up ordering a whole assortment of dishes, all of which were quite good. Some had some really strong flavors, like the papaya salad and the crispy squid, but very fresh and good. They're all small-ish plates meant to be shared, so we did order 5 dishes in total to satisfy the two of us. But I enjoyed the food and experience here, so I would definitely return! read more

Piccalilli - Nam Prik Wings Four Piece - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

Food is tasty. Restaurant interior is cute. Outdoor patio is inviting. But service definitely needs improvement. From the moment we stepped in, our experience wasn't the best. Nobody greeted us as we walked in to an empty restaurant (there were 2 people working the bar) After a few minutes, someone came up to us but didn't have the password to the iPad that had reservations on it. It was strange. We were there at 5 PM on a Saturday for an early birthday dinner before heading to a concert. On a positive note, they do have weekend happy hour which is great. Everything we tried from the ceviche, Brussel sprouts to the miso pork jowl were all delicious. My overall impression is that there team hasn't been trained properly. It's almost like they hire their own friends to work there. Our server who turned out to be the manager was actually good but his team needed improvement. A whole glass of beer was spilled on our sisters, though it was an accident, she was trying to carry too much at once. Note that smelling like beer when going into a concert venue isn't the best look. Once this happened, the whole situation was downplayed, one of their runners made a snarky remark that this type of thing happens all the time and it isn't a big deal. The manager walked by thinking it was a small spill rather than a direct spill onto the person, not a glass that fell over on a table. It took 3-4 minutes for someone to come back out with a towel. She literally stood there waiting for something to dry herself off and for her chair to be cleaned up. I actually have a big issue with this. The beer being spilled isn't the concern, my concern is the lack of care and service provided in reaction to the spill. I won't be heading back to this restaurant, there are at least 20 other good restaurants in the area. But 3 stars since the food was good. read more

Downtown Culver City is full of gems and Piccalilli is definitely one of them. Location is amazing and ambiance is great! For a Friday night it was the perfect vibe we were looking for. We came hungry so everything on the menu sounded bomb. And we may or may not have over ordered because of that. Our server was friendly and was honest about some of the wait times on certain dishes so appreciate that. We kicked off dinner with drinks. I ordered a Tokyo Breeze and it was alright. It had potential but sadly it was too vodka heavy. Here is everything we ordered: Naan 5/5 - garlic goodness and perfect for sharing Rice cakes 5/5 - these were delicious and the sauce was crack Chicken Katsu 5/5 - you can never go wrong with fried chicken Potato Wedges 5/5 - potatoes are a must and they're massive Ribeye 3/5 - slightly overcooked and not tender The star of show for me had to be the chicken katsu. Make sure to dip it in the sweet chili sauce. I would certainly come back and get everything again minus the ribeye. It was just slightly underwhelming but fortunately everything else exceeded our expectations! read more

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Piccalilli has a unique set of dishes and flavors that were so fun to try out and an excellent selection of creative cocktails. The atmosphere was tricky - the music was loud, especially when competing with the noise of the street. We were seated outside and it still felt loud. The service was okay; it took awhile for anyone to take our drink order, and then another long time for our food order. My fiancé liked the experience a lot more than I did - I'm sure I'll be back, but hope for a more positive experience next time. read more

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Piccalilli has a great happy hour! It's one of my go to places to take out of town guests. It's a nice casual spot in DT Culver City. The servers are honest and patient. The cocktails are delightful. I got the Thai Ice Tea one and my friend opted to get the seasonal slushie. The larb and pork jowl are great. We really love the brussel sprouts that are roasted to perfection and topped with a sweet and sour sauce. The potato wedges came out piping hot but were also delish. Can't wait to go back. read more

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First time here and it was GREAT! My girl and I ordered 5 different dishes and 4 drinks for $200, which in LA is not bad at ALL for the quality of dishes + size. The manager (name starts with an A, can't quite remember) took such good care of us and made sure our first visit was one to remember read more

Piccalilli - Yoo Mang - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

Oh my lollipop! This place was a delight for the senses! The friendly and bright interior was a feast for the eyes. We sat at the bar, because tables were sold out, and we got taken great care of by the bar maestro who knows how to pour his drinks. The cocktail was oh so original and at Happy Hour price, happy little wallet. The Oaxan Gentleman was like its name: bold and sexy. The Mekong Sour with cherry bitters, head-spinning. The food, oh the food. I highly recommend eating rice with your meal (which I did not) to soak up all those intense and layered sauces. The Picalilli charred bread with Indian pickle butter was aaaawesome!! Loved the Papaya salad, the brussels sprouts with Korean Chili and corn nuts, the Miso pork jowl (howl!) and Shrimp Ball Curry, most delicious balls you'll ever have. This is the kind of place that makes LA food global by putting the passion into fusion. read more

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Fun Asian fusion place but portions small af. Diverse fusion choices and lovely interior design. Carpaccio mix was lovely and the Brussels sprouts were nice. Actually loved the traditional Chinese plate and chopsticks used. Etymology Lore: 1694, which has "To Pickle Lila, an Indian Pickle" credited to Lord Kilmory read more

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I came here for my birthday with my girlfriend and had a great experience. It has a nice vibe, and the food was excellent. I recommend the Brussels sprouts and chicken katsu. The potatoes were pretty good too. I ordered the Mekong Sour cocktail. It had to grow on me, but I ended up enjoying it. At the end of the night, they gave us a complimentary dessert. It was chocolate cake alongside vanilla ice cream and a large marshmallow. They even put a lit candle in the cake for me to make a wish. Very nice touch! I will definitely be back. read more

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i had been meaning to come to piccalilli and i finally made it there on a date night! it's such a cute little place. we wanted to dine outside but there weren't any seats outside as we had arrived without a reservation. however, we were seated promptly. the inside is a bit dimly lit - for ambiance. i love their lovely decor. modern but with clever accents. it could have easily looked cheesy but they did it so tastefully. they even had a fish shaped vase. the server was so pleasant and outgoing. he raved about a couple of dishes and we got some of them. the albacore crudo was beautifully presented and it was delicious!! we also got the hamachi collar and i loved the punchy pungent thai flavor in it house tomato curry was good but it didn't wow us. not sure about the crispy rice balls in it... i think they can do away without the crispy rice balls that end up being soggy in the curry anyways! overall though, i'll be back to try a couple more dishes - loved our experience here oh and such a tastefully done bathroom as well. just don't throw your trash in the towel laundry basket! read more

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Best Happy hour in West LA?!! I'm so glad my friends brought us here to try. Parking is convenient since the public parking structure is right across the restaurant and there's some street parking available. We came on a Friday at 5pm and got seated outside in their patio. Their HH on Friday and sat is from 4-6pm We got everything on the HH menu and it was so flavorful. The wings stood out the most as it was super crispy with a semi sweet spicy glaze. Paired well with the herb salad. We also really liked the pork Jowl, def unique HH items you wouldn't eat at a typical bar. Drinks were amazing - we got the bangtan Thai tea and the sour. That Thai tea is dangerous since it was strong and tasty. Service was friendly and quick I'll definitely be back to eat on the regular menu and sit inside since it seemed like a vibe read more

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We came in on Wednesday night with reservations. Service was great. We sat outside so couldn't really gauge the ambiance. We ordered the hamachi carpaccio (delicious), Tokyo station caesar salad (more like shredded lettuce with thousand island dressing), bread plate, yaki udon and Thai chicken katsu. Although the katsu was described as a large plate to serve 2-3, we found it to be quite a small serving and definitely not worth the price. The yaki udon was on the sweeter side and again a small portion for the price. Put it this way, when our party of 3 left, we decided to have ramen right away. I'm all for quality over quantity but I don't feel that's what we got here. read more

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I remember seeing this place open up years ago when I was living in the area and finally tried it this year smh. WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG?! My friend was raving about their papaya salad, but unfortunately it had peanuts so I could not partake. (Infused in the sauce, not just sprinkled on top!) But it smelled delicious lol. We also ordered the passionfruit lassis (mocktails), Brussels sprouts, crispy rice salad, nam prik wings (omitted peanuts!), and they had a special pork katsu thing that was limited so we opted to trying that! Let me knock out the mid item out the way - the pork cats was whatever. I mean truly WHATEVER. It was almost a waste of space in my stomach. Moving on. I loved the Brussels and crispy rice salad! Along with the wings!! These are the three items I'd happily come back for and would even be inclined to NOT SHARE. Flavorful, umami, everything had a distinct texture and purpose. Just bomb. California-Asian fusion is truly the perfect way to describe the food and experience here. Can't wait to be back again (soon, I hope!!!) read more

Took my friends from out of town here for drinks and light snacking. We ordered cocktail of the day, which was the mango. It was so so so good! It tasted similar to Mango Lassi topped with coconut cream. Happy hour was very amazing to come during that time. We also go the Brussels sprouts and fries, super delicious. Can't wait to visit this place for a full dinner next time. The patio is super romantic too. Staff was very friendly and quick with our orders. The best part was their restroom had cloth towels as an option to use instead of paper towels, appreciated this so much! read more

Piccalilli - Cocktail - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

This place is so good!!! The vibe inside is super neat--every detail seems to fit the curated aesthetic. The lighting and decor give modern, funky jungle. My passionfruit lassi mocktail was delicious, tart, and sweet. The Nam Prik wings were excellent-- perfectly spicy and flavorful. The miso pork jowl was also incredibly good--lots of rich flavor... I haven't had a dish like it before. The sticky&spicy rice cakes were solid but not as good as the other two dishes. Everything made tasty leftovers too. The restaurant manager was also super friendly and engaging--found out we were from the same area which was cool. Overall, I highly recommend this place. The food is really excellent and the service/ambiance add to its allure. read more

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I went to this place after work with some co workers to relax and try something new. We sat on the outside patio area and ordered some drinks. I got the Mekong Sour and so did my other co workers. My other two got the frozen cocktails of the day. I should mention that we came during happy hour. For food we got Potatoes wedges, Miso Pork Jowl, and Nam Prik Wings. The appetizers were delicious. The drunks on the other hand were substandard. The service was quick but that unfortunately did not save the drinks. One of my co workers got a margarita and it tasted like a watered down drink with a cucumber flavor. If you're going to come here don't expect the drinks to be amazing but if you are going to come, please do so during happy hour so you can get cheaper drinks and food. read more

Piccalilli - Asian Fusion Near Me - Culver City, California

Brussel sprouts - decent, but still not crispy and kind of burnt. Flavor was better this time Crudo - good Pork jowl - good Sat outside this time. Much better read more