Fusion dining is some of the best, most creative, and most fun dining experiences you could experience. Taking elements, flavors, and techniques from two very different styles of cuisines and combining them to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience is something that a lot of customers enjoy.
We take a look at some of the best places for fusion dining in the West Coast.
Washington DC
Rose's Luxury - Chef Aaron Silverman has made a splash in the culinary world with the opening of Rose's Luxury back in 2013. The menu over at Rose's Luxury is the definition of fusion with dishes taking inspiration from Southern, Italian, Japanese, and a myriad of other flavors from across the globe.
Marcel's - Chef Robert Wiedmaier brings classical flair to his creations in his French-Belgian restaurant Marcel's. His philosophy of whole animal butchery reflects his great respect for food and his ingredients. Marcel's delicious food and the elegant but welcoming atmosphere are an excellent destination for fine-dining.
Toki Underground - Probably the most famous ramen bar in DC. Toki Underground brings Asian fusion cuisine together with art & music for a truly unique dining experience. The delicious food and ambiance definitely give a lot of character to Toki Underground.
California
Maude - Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone creates an intimate and unforgettable dining experience in this New American restaurant. The way this works, one main ingredient is featured per month and highlighted in 9 tasting plates. Since the spot only seats 25, dining is only by reservation and reservation is only done online at the start of each month. New American cuisine has never tasted better.
Trois Mec - Chef superstar Ludo Lefebvre along with his partners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo has come together to bring about one of the most sought after restaurants in L.A. They offer an ever-changing five-course menu through a unique ticketing system. Located at the old Raffalo's Pizza, they describe it as an unpretentious fine dining experience.
Bar Tartine - Bar Tartine tries to go outside the box by bringing to Mission district a restaurant that's innovative in its menu. European, Japanese and Californian flavors come together in their distinctive menu. Also, their bread is something every local knows about.
Namu Gaji - Another Mission District gem, Namu Gaji is a mixture of Asian-American inspired cuisine with ingredients sourced locally. The Lee brothers bring to the table a comfortable space that features food with sustainable ingredients.
Oregon
Nomad.PDX - They way they put it "Nomad.PDX is an artistic think-tank focused on revolutionizing the experience of fine dining." They bring new American cuisine and all their ingredients are sourced locally from Portland. The menu changes constantly depending on the season but all carefully crafted to bring to life their vision of food and art coming together.
