Kasih

Tucked beneath a modern apartment building in Little Tokyo, Kasih is the kind of place that makes last-minute dinner plans feel like a win. The space has a contemporary, clean-lined aesthetic, but don’t let the somewhat corporate vibe fool you—there’s real energy here. On any given evening, you’ll find coworkers unwinding at the bar, couples on early-stage dates tucked into corners, and larger groups spreading out on the patio.

The Indonesian menu offers plenty of territory to explore, and the smartest move is to start with the sambal platter. This generous board arrives with four different spicy dips, oversized crackers for scooping, and a bowl of candied nuts with kaffir lime that you’ll want to guard jealously. From there, the kitchen shines on both traditional preparations and creative riffs—the snapper ceviche delivers a slow-building heat under its crown of lemongrass and crispy fish skin, while the rendang features impossibly tender beef wrapped in concentrated, deeply savory sauce.

Everything here is designed for sharing, and with nothing on the menu exceeding twenty-five dollars, bringing a crowd means you can work through a significant portion of the offerings. Skip the cocktail program and bring your own bottle instead—the corkage fee is reasonable, and you’ll be happier for it. The validated parking at the neighboring building is the cherry on top.

For those nights when you want something more interesting than delivery but don’t want the hassle of reservations and parking struggles, Kasih delivers exactly what you need. It’s proof that a memorable meal doesn’t always require weeks of planning—sometimes it just requires knowing where to go.