You’re doing your best to spend as little loot as possible this New Year’s Eve when along comes your romantic interest wanting in on some fun. Enter RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen, who’s offering a five-course dinner priced at just $88 per couple.
The Rock Sugar space has all the blockbuster appeal of a Vegas restaurant, half Buddha- Bar, half-museum of actual Thai artifacts, and chef Ismail Mohan’s food transcends gimmick to cover a swath of South Asian flavors, highlighting his own sweet and sour take on regional recipes. The dinner’s price embraces lucky Chinese numerology, offers a lot of choice, and if one chooses to pair an entire meal with Perrier-Jouet, costs an additional $60 a couple. Reservation details and RockSugar’s full New Year’s Eve menu are below.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu at RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen
$88 per couple. Paired with Perrier-Jouet, Grand Brut Champagne for an additional $60
Reservations: 310-552-9988
Appetizers
Course one ~ select three items to share
Crispy Chicken Samosas
Cilantro Yogurt
Potstickers
Chicken, Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Onions and Citrus-Soy Sauce
Vegetarian Flatbread
Chinese Chives and Garlic with Red Curry Sauce
Indian Stuffed Flatbread
Beef, Onions and Spicy Homemade Ketchup
Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls
Shiitake Mushrooms, Chayote, Tofu, Glass Noodles and Sweet-Hot Chili Sauce
Lacquered BBQ Ribs
Chili-Caramel Sesame Glaze
Crisp Calamari
Marinated in Coconut Milk with Chili-Pepper Sauce and Micro Greens
Crispy Sweet-Hot Shrimp
Tempura Eggplant, Tamarind Chili-Palm Sugar Sauce
Chicken Satay
Aachar Pickle and Peanut Sauce
Soups and Salads
Course two ~ select one item to share
Green Mango and Papaya Salad
Tomatoes, Carrots, Crushed Peanuts and Crispy Shallots
Grapefruit Jicama Salad
Red Cabbage, Candied Pecans, Rau Ram and Ruby Grapefruit
Coconut Chicken Soup
Shiitake Mushrooms, Thai Basil and Galangal
Meats and Seafood
Course three ~ select one item per guest to share
Indonesian Grilled Chicken
Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Coconut Milk and Chilies
Nyonya Seared Scallops
Roasted Cauliflower, Okra and Tamarind Yellow Curry
Singapore Black Pepper Filet
Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms
Tai Snapper
Gailan, Shiitake Mushrooms and Padifield Sauce
Noodles, Rice and Vegetables
Course four ~ select one item per guest to share
Nyonya Sambal Eggplant
Sweet Soy and Chilies
Asparagus and Green Beans
Black Bean Sauce
Indian Spiced Cauliflower
Spicy Tomato Curry
Thai Noodles with Vegetables
Snow Peas, Tofu, Crushed Peanuts and Egg
Mapo Egg Noodles
Minced Chicken, Sesame and Chili Oil
Ginger Fried Rice
Chinese Sausage, Leeks, Egg, Sesame and Crispy Garlic
Festive Rice
Coconut, Lemongrass, Pandan Leaves and Cashews
Desserts
Course five ~ select one item per guest to share
Caramelized Banana Custard Cake
Milk Chocolate Ice Cream, Malted Creme Anglaise and Praline Nut Brittle
Warm Coconut Doughnuts
Passion Fruit Sauce
Creme Brulee
Mango and Spiced Chocolate