11 Jun Cocktails and Yakitori at Hatch LA

HATCH LA opened one year ago in downtown LA at The Bloc, a block-long open-air urban center located on 7th Street at the 7th Street Metro Stop. What was once a covered shopping mall housing Macy’s and the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles Hotel is now a vibrant open space with restaurants and shops. Hatch is a modern izakaya style restaurant serving yakitori, Japanese skewered chicken from organic Jidori chicken, as well as fresh raw fish and creative plates. And now they are serving cocktails with a Japanese twist.  Matcha Highball – Isai whisky, coconut lemongrass nigori, lemon juice, honey syrup and matcha powder Yuzu Sour – Iwai whisky, yuzu liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white – and Wassup Bae – Roku gin, wasabi, cucumber, lemon uuice, lemongrass syrup and salt Rum Tum Tum – Greenbar spiced rum, housemade tepache, lemon juice, demerara syrup and Angustura bitters For Goodness “Sake” – Dry sake, Tito’s vodka, lychee juice, pear syrup Tokyo Drift – Kaiyo whisky, magic sauce, Angotura & orange bitters Mangorita – Lunazul tequila, mango syrup, agave nectar, lime juice, orange bitters, serrano pepper While enjoying the new cocktail menu at Hatch, enjoy one of the many small plates on the menu. Hamachi with garlic, shallot, seaweed salad, yuzu kosho and ponzu Avo Tuna Toast – wild caught tuna, yuzu smashed avocado, crispy rice, green onion, house togarashi Pee Wee Potato Stick with yuzu kosho aioli and scallion Mushroom Party Stick Chicken Meatball with egg yolk and tare dip Agedashi Tofu  – 48 hour aged shitake broth, fried tofu, daikon, bonito flakes, green onion and house togarashi Black Karrage Chicken – two-day brined fried chicken thighs, squid ink, house pickles, grilled lime, black ranch dip On special occasions, Executive Chef Daniel Shemtob will have Wagyu Beef A5 Nigiri. On the launch of the cocktail menu, he had this special dish for us to taste. Delicate pieces of wagyu seared and served over rice, it was a perfect bite. If you happen to be at Hatch and they offer this as a special, do not miss it. With a full bar, creative cocktails and small plates, Hatch Yakitori + Bar is a fun place to meet with friends. Hatch Yakitoriya and Bar 700 W 7th St., Ste G600 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 282-9070