The Spice Table

Death by Train - The Spice Table's Last Supper The Spice Table is serving its last supper December 31, 2013. The Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) will be demolishing our beautiful and storied brick building to make way for a shiny new underground subway station. We are still in the process of looking for a suitable relocation site in Downtown or adjacent for the rebirth of The Spice Table. In the meantime, Kim & I are overjoyed that we are teaming up with Josh & Zoe (Ru...stic Canyon, Huckleberry, Milo & Olive, and Sweetrose Creamery) to open a restaurant in Santa Monica during summer 2014. We're still working through the details of the new restaurant, but the food will be influenced by the flavors of Southeast Asia and the culinary heritages of Kim and myself. Regarding the closing of The Spice Table, I've already gone through the gamut of emotions: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Kim and I opened The Spice Table with no expectations beyond sharing the flavors of Southeast Asia to as many people as possible. The response to what we were cooking and the environment we created exceeded what we ever hoped for. Your support of The Spice Table has helped me grow as a person and a Chef. I hope that The Spice Table has added to the diverse culinary landscape of Los Angeles, expanding the dialogue of Asian cuisine beyond simply Chinese, Japanese, or Korean food. In whatever direction or form The Spice Table takes, I am honored to be a part of something that my staff and I are proud of. Please check out my Instagram/Twitter account at @bnchef for updates of our progress, photos of our food, and the occasional picture of my dog Theodore Roosevelt (aka "Teddy"). Come by and have some Spice Table food before the train runs us over...

Restaurant week is almost here...come visit us July 15 - July 26 for a great deal!

Don't forget we serve brunch every Saturday 11:30-2:30. The menu includes classic American brunch items, Asian specialties, and some dinner favorite items.

Recently did an interview with Julie Wolfson. You can check it out here : http://www.coolhunting.com/food-dri/interview-bryant-ng.php

Three new Mikkeller bottled beers are now on the menu. Jackie Brown (brown ale), Orange Yuzu Glad I Said Porter (citrus porter) and Rauchpils (smokey pilsner). On a completely different note, follow chef Bryant on Instagram & Twitter (@bnchef) for pictures of the two greatest things in the world: dogs and food.

My ode to Campanile, part of my culinary heritage: grilled flattened chicken (honey, lemongrass, mashed potatoes, laksa leaf)

We're sorry to say that due to tonight's unexpected neighborhood blackout, The Spice Table will be closed for the remainder of the evening. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. For those we've talked to, thank you for being so cool with our situation and for those of you on your way, we wish we had the "power" to serve you. Hope to see you all for Saturday's brunch or dinner very soon.

Bar Plancha tonight (and every Tuesday night) at the Spice Table. Our friend Joe Marcos will be here cooking at the bar from 5:30-10:00pm.

Every Saturday morning starting at 11:30 we will be serving a special brunch menu. The menu includes classic American brunch items like: eggs, sausage, bacon, as well as biscuits and gravy. Also including Asian specialties like: crab wonton noodle soup and scallop congee. Oh, and a kaya dognut! Service ends at 2:30. See you all Saturday!

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable New Years! We will open tomorrow at 530pm with a special dinner to celebrate.

Countdown to New Years! Ring in the new year with a amazing Spice Table Dinner. We still have a few seats left!

Dine with us early on New Years Eve and enjoy wine or beer pairings with Chef Bryant's five-course tasting menu on us! Book now between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. by calling 213.620.1840 or email at [email protected].

Apparently it was just chestnuts roasting on our open fire! Thank you to the LAFD for confirming our safety and to our guests for your cooperation. Dinner service will continue tonight as scheduled.