Nightshade Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Nightshade, a culinary gem located in the heart of Los Angeles. This vibrant venue offers a unique menu that artfully combines modern dishes with Asian-inspired flavors, evoking nostalgia in every bite. Guests rave about the exquisite Hokkaido scallops, which burst with citrus undertones, and the comforting shrimp toast, hailed as a moment of 'home.' The creativity of Chef Mei shines through in every dish, including the delightful coconut mousse that concludes the meal on a sweet note.

  • Signature Cocktails: Try the Nightshade Bourbon or Mezcal-based concoctions for a refreshing twist.
  • Must-Try Dishes: Don’t miss the beef tartare and the squid ink tagliatelle, made with fresh pasta and cuttlefish.
  • Atmosphere: Enjoy excellent service and thoughtfully curated décor that enhances the dining experience.

Whether you're looking for bold flavors or a warm, inviting ambiance, Nightshade promises an unforgettable dining experience.

Dinner

Oysters

Passionfruit leche de tigre, charred garlic oil

US$20.00

Tom Yum Chicharron

Sustainable and handcrafted in collaboration with tsar nicoular

Nantucket Bay Scallops

Coconut vinaigrette, crispy ginger, coriander'

US$25.00

Baja Kanpachi

Radish kimchi, shiso, kohlrabi

US$19.00

Sea Bream

Celery aguachile, pickled papaya'

US$20.00

Beef Tartare

Sesame, egg yolk jam, kochukaru"

US$18.00

Charred Honey Nut Squash

In tom kha, tomato conserva

US$18.00

Roasted Sunchokes

Persimmon mole, seeded granola

US$16.00

Koshihikari Rice Congee

Xo, crispy shallots, pork floss

US$20.00

Truffled Dungeness Crab Congee

US$25.00

Squid Ink Tagliatelle

Cuttlefish bolognese, gochujang

US$25.00

Lasagna, Pork Ragu

Tofu cream, prickly ash

US$25.00

Branzino

Chive ginger, szechuan chili, bone broth served with bibb lettuce

US$48.00

Shrimp Toast

Cantonese curry

US$25.00

Szechuan Bot Quail

Japanese milk bread, house pickles

US$26.00

Pork Schnitzel

Five spice, tomatoes, persian cucumbers, gwaimer dressing

US$34.00

Blood Orange Ice

Citrus confetti, kumquat-vanilla jam, almond sorbet

US$18.00

Apple Brown Butter Mousse

Elderflower, sorrel

US$18.00

Coconut Mousse

Pineapple, coconut lime granita, nata de coco

US$16.00

Rose-Lychee Sorbet

Caramelized white chocolate, raspberry meringue

US$18.00

Guava

Cream cheese, white chocolate

US$16.00

Dessert

Cocktails

Amaro, Blanco Vermouth, Citrus, Cinnamon Grapefruit, Bubbles

US$16.00

Remy Martin Tercet, Sweet Vermouth, Gentian, Citrus, Absinthe

US$16.00

Vodka, Oloroso Sherry, Citrus, Passion Fruit, Honey, Calpico

US$15.00

Japanese Whisky, Banana, Maple, Amontillado, Tannins, Bitters

US$16.00

Tequila, Salers, Vermut Blanco, Kosho-Ghost Pepper, Lime, Korean Pickle

US$17.00

Gin, Rhubarb, Sour Plum, Nigori Sake, Tonic

US$17.00

Mezcal, Shishito-Tequila, Genepy, Pineapple Shrub, Lime, Black Garlic Oil

US$16.00

"Milk Punch": Coconut Infused Bourbon, Brown Butter Washed Rum, Sherry

US$18.00

Irish Whisky, Cynar, Green Chartreuse, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters

US$15.00

Nightshade Bourbon, Ginger-Galangal, Warm Apple Cider, Chamomile Foam

US$17.00

Trustworthy "Gigil" Pilsner

US$10.00

Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen

US$10.00

Track 7 “Panic" Ipa

US$9.00

Anderson Valley Briney Melon Goes

US$11.00

Beer

Non-Alcoholic

Galangal-Lemongrass, Yuzu, Golden Kiwi, Citrus, Bubbles

US$10.00

Carrot, Tangerine, Citrus, Ancho Grenadine, Pineapple Mousse

US$10.00

Grapefruit, Sesame, Yuzu, Kaffir Lime Oil

US$10.00

Coke

US$4.00

Diet Coke

US$4.00

Mei Tea Blend

(One refill)

US$7.00

Non-Alcoholic - Iced Tea

Coffee

Honduras

US$6.00

Columbia Decaf

US$6.00

Sencha

US$6.00

Ali Shan Oolong

US$7.00

Keemun Black

US$6.00

Rose Genmaicha

US$6.00

Tea

Bubbles

Gruner Veltliner, Cider

Meinklang fusion burgenland, austria

US$52.00

White Blend

Ross & bee maloof 'i'eau epicee,' willamette valley, oregon

Pehu Simonet

Brut grand cru 'face nord', champagne, france

US$110.00

Meiwine

Riesling base, smith teamaker tea blend, portland, oregon

US$14.00

Chenin Blanc

Broc cellars frei vineyard, green valley, solano county, california

Riesling

Boundary breaks #239, finger lakes, new york

Robola

Gentilini, kefalonia, greece

Chardonnay

Pence ranch, sta rita hills, santa barbara county, california

White

Rose / Skin Contact

Trousseau Gris

Two shepherds, russian river valley, california

Pinot Gris, Riesling

Ross & bee maloof 'where ya pjs at?,' willamette valley, oregon

US$62.00

Gamay

"The rawse of karim,' beaujolais villages, france

Coffee

Manufactory by the cup

Others