Somni
Molecular Gastronomy • Avant-Garde • Spanish-Inspired in Los Angeles
About Somni
As a newcomer wandering the foodscape of Los Angeles, stepping into Somni felt like entering the most exclusive culinary theater in the city, where chef Aitor Zabala creates avant-garde dining experiences that justify the nearly $1,000 price tag and the restaurant's new three-Michelin-star status. This 14-seat chef's counter represents the pinnacle of molecular gastronomy and theatrical dining, where dishes like the unorthodox caviar served on dashi meringue become edible performance art. What makes Somni extraordinary isn't just being Los Angeles' most expensive restaurant or earning the city's first three-star recognition alongside Providence—it's how Zabala, trained at El Bullí among other Spanish fine-dining icons, has created whimsical delights that push the boundaries of what a meal can be, transforming dinner into an unforgettable sensory journey that challenges every preconception about food.
"LA's most expensive and exclusive dining experience earning three Michelin stars. Aitor Zabala's 14-seat chef's counter delivers avant-garde performance art justifying $1000 price tag."
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