Comments on: DineLA - Royal/T Cafe

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:04:46 +0000

I would jump in and recommend the wasabi mashed potatoes. Pauline can attest that I’m not a big fan of anything hot or spicy but these potatoes were exactly the right mix of flavor and texture. It’s rare to brag about the potato as the best part of the meal but I would suggest going out of your way to try them next time you’re at Royal T. Also, do have the flank steak if you get the chance as that, too, was lovely and worth the price.

By: Pauline

Pauline — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:33:25 +0000

@ HC - I’ll be sure to try the Matcha Latte next time. I also hope the trout makes it to the regular menu.

@ WeezerMonkey - Just like Louise said, you’ll definitely save a few dollars on the DineLA menu. Since my trout wasn’t on the menu, I don’t know how much I actually saved, but I guessing about $2-5.

@ Louise - Thanks for sharing about the lunch menu. I was really thinking about going back for the wagyu burger, but I’m not so sure any more. Maybe I’ll just stick with that trout. I’ll be sure to steer clear of the quiche no matter what though!

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:55:12 +0000

@WeezerMonkey: You do save some cash, for lunch at least. The burger that I got was $14 usually, but with the DineLA menu, you get an appetizer, the burger, and dessert for $16.

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:12:26 +0000

I’m glad to see that the dinner menu came out better than the lunch one. I went for lunch to try their DineLA offerings and was a little disappointed. The quiche I had was *really* bitter, like someone left some dishwater in, and the burger while decent didn’t taste like “wagyu beef” like the menu advertised. The tiramisu was great though.

The restaurant isn’t that bad, but I think the only reason I’d return is for the novelty factor.

By: WeezerMonkey

WeezerMonkey — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:47:03 +0000

How neat! Is the dineLA menu a decent deal? Do you actually save a little cash by doing it as opposed to the regular menu?

By: H.C.

H.C. — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:36:19 +0000

I too love the little extra edge they add in their teas — and their Matcha Latte is one of the best I’ve had yet.

Have yet to gone back for food (after an unremarkable afternoon tea experience there) — but the trout sounds interesting. Hope they’ll put it on their regular menu.