LSXO

We were looking forward to this experience as we are fans of Little Sister and Blue & Gold.
Due to the limited seating capacity, it took four weeks to get in.
I’m glad to say it was worth the wait.
Food was excellent.
If you’re looking for Vietnamese/Asian fusion, this has to be one of the best restaurants in town.
Dumplings were perfect and so were the spring egg rolls.
For main course, we had the pork chop.
It was cooked perfectly and large enough portion for two.
For desert, try the pecan crumble.
I’ve had it a few times at Blue and Gold.
The server was great.
She noticed that there was some shell fish in the spring rolls and because I’m allergic, grabbed the plate and had it remade for me.
Very attentive to details.
We will be going back again soon.

The speakeasy restaurant inside Blue Gold at Pacific City.
Michelin rated, though the food didn't live up to the rating (overly salty).
Wine list is limited.
Still, good Vietnamese fare, nice vibe, good service and views.
Only 6 tables so reservations are a must.

It was truly a great experience dining at LSXO! We started off with cocktails, and at first I didn’t think the butterfly effect had much alcohol because it tasted sweet almost like juice, but soon after finishing it, I started feeling a buzz, so it was definitely effective.
Fortunately, the food began arriving then. The tables are small, and the dishes took varying times to prepare, so they staggered them and brought out one dish at a time, but their pacing was on point.
Almost immediately after finishing a dish, the servers would come by to clear the table and soon after bring out the next dish.
When our plates became dirty after a course, they’d switch them out for us.
Service was attentive and exceptional. Out of the 3 dishes we ordered, I liked the crispy prawns the best, but the shaken beef, which was extra tender, and the hu tieu northern style Vietnamese soup followed very closely.
It was nice seeing the modernization of authentic Vietnamese dishes that didn’t incorporate elements of fusion from other cuisines.
The only thing that wasn’t authentic were the desserts.
We glanced at the dessert menu, but all the options were standard American fare, so we passed on that.
Drinks and dinner were good enough on their own. I highly recommend reserving a table here for your next date or small group dinner!