Cassia•Santa Monica

Southeast Asian•$$$

A critically-acclaimed Southeast Asian brasserie, Cassia largely celebrates Chef/Owner Bryant Ng’s Chinese-Singaporean roots, with nods to French cuisine and his wife/fellow Owner Kim Luu-Ng’s Vietnamese heritage. Enjoy an array of raw seafood, clay-oven breads, satay and other wood-grilled meats and fish, comforting noodles, curries and fried rice dishes—all of which showcase seasonal ingredients from California’s best organic farmers, ranchers and fishers. A comprehensive, global wine list features planet-friendly producers, alongside fun, Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails.