molecular asian street food in {beverly hills}... 11 May 2011

Despite their controversial opening, the Vietnamese-inspired, Red Medicine, explores Southeast Asian street food in a whole new {delicious} way. With big doses of molecular gastronomy in many of the dishes, everything not only looks beautiful, but tastes great too. My favorites include: Chicken Dumplings {in lettuce wraps}, Pintade Fermier {like sweet & sour chicken but better}, Brussels Sprouts {mixed in a Thai fish sauce}, and the Beef Cheek {crispy & delicious}. The desserts have a nice blast of molecular gastronomy, and nothing looks like what you'd expect! We loved the Lemongrass Pots de Creme and the Caramelized Profiteroles {looked like astronaut ice cream!}. They have amazing mixed drink selections {just look at that gorgeous pink drink!} and were even able to make a virgin option for my pregnant self! — Joy

{photos by Red Medicine}