$$$$ • Francesa / Americana contemporánea • Centro
Firstborn is a contemporary Chinese American restaurant in Los Angeles’ Chinatown from Chef and Owner Anthony Wang. His affordable, four-course prix fixe ($68) gives guests a choice of dishes in each course, with optional supplements that change with the season. Wang’s cooking reflects the Chinese food he grew up eating, classical French training and California produce. Dishes like the Fried Boneless Leg of Chickenwith morita chili crisp jus, soy pickles and Dry-Aged Liberty Duck Breast withsalted plum, roast beet, chamomile represent Wang's cultural heritage and life experiences. Firstborn also offers an award-winning cocktail program led by Bar Director Kenzo Han, a carefully curated wine list and a separate bar menu, including a 3-course, $40 option. The warm, intimate dining room works just as well for a date night as it does for a relaxed dinner in the neighborhood. A large upstairs private dining room is ideal for parties and events.
