Lapaba

Located in the heart of Koreatown, Lapaba (a clever portmanteau of “La Pasta Bar”) is an ambitious culinary concept that brings together Italian pasta traditions and the bold, fermented flavors of Korean cuisine. Neither a traditional Italian restaurant nor a classic Korean eatery, Lapaba defines itself as an “Italian/Korean Pasta Bar,” exploring the harmony between two heritage-rich cultures. Led by chefs McKenna Lelah and Matthew Kim, the restaurant features an open-kitchen format and a dedicated pasta room, where dishes are crafted to feel both familiar and entirely unexpected.

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For dinner reservations of 6 or more guests, we kindly host with a 4-course family style prix fixe dinner menu. ** If you do not see the desired date of your event, please reach out to info@lapaba.com** ~ Substitutions are politely declined. Additions are welcomed. Modifications can be made to accommodate dietary restrictions - please note dietary restrictions in "Special Requests" when booking. *Menu subject to change based on seasonality. ~ STARTER – CHOOSE THREE ~ • Hamachi Crudo* — yellow nectarine, cucumber dashi, hot mustard • Fried Chicken — calabrian chili, yuzu ranch, kohlrabi 치킨무 • K Meatballs — bulgogi meatballs, milk bread, truffle tomato sauce ~ SALAD ~ • Little Gem Caesar — doenjang, torn gim croutons, shaved parmesan (INCLUDED) ~ VEG SIDES – CHOOSE ONE ~ • Seasonal Veg — costata Romanesco, squash alla parmigiana, spicy tomato • Charred Broccolini and Summer Beans — peppers, ssamjang, whipped tofu VEG SIDES Supplement: • Seasonal Salad — heirloom tomato, kombu, basil, amaranth (+$10 per person) ~ PASTA – CHOOSE THREE ~ • Garganelli & Pesto — perilla, sugar snap peas • Rigatoni & Meatballs — bulgogi meatballs, truffle tomato sauce, ricotta • Radiatore & Galbi Jjim — short rib ragu, shiitake, red wine • Orecchiette & Sausage — gochugaru, fennel, bloomsdale spinach • Bucatini Amatriciana — guanciale, jjajang, pecorino ~ PASTA Supplement: • Lobster & Tonnarelli — chili, ginger, lobster jus (+$22 per person) • Angolotti & Cheesy Corn — smoked scamorza, brown butter, thyme (+$17 per person) ~ PROTEINS - CHOOSE ONE • Peads & Barnett Pork Chop — peach kimchi, napa cabbage panissa • Branzino — daegu jorim, braised tokyo turnip ~ PROTEINS Supplement: • Dry Aged Flannery Ribeye — long peppercorn jus, market carrots, perilla salsa verde (+$20 per person) ~ DESSERT ~ • Tiramisu — misugaru, makgeolli, black matcha • Pavlova — earl grey, yellow peach, crème fraîche ~ DESSERT Supplement: • BTS — black truffle soft serve, brown butter (+$14 per person) ~ ADD-ON ~ • Orra Caviar — sustainably sourced Siberian sturgeon, 7g (+$35) ~ * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness. * This food item may contain undercooked/raw ingredients or may be served undercooked/raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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