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Zip
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Description:
"Zip" means "Home" in Korean and it is
the inspiration behind the second high-energy restaurant opened
by Jason Ha, an engaging young Korean entrepreneur. The friendly
staff greets customers by name, usually by the second visit.
Décor:
Zip Fusion’s vibrant double front restaurant space features
a performance kitchen and front patio, packed well after midnight.
The high-ceiling interior features organic sienna and deep
blue walls with large, handsome abstract organic paintings
in the front and side dining rooms, as well as the three intimate,
state-of-the-art karaoke rooms tucked around one side that
hold five to 15 guests.
Cuisine:
Described as “unique Asian-California Fusion with soul”
cuisine, Owner-proprietor Jason Ha and Chef Sean take advantage
of the “astonishing array of fresh produce and fish
available in Los Angeles.” Ha brings inspiration from
his former Korean home which he describes as the “Italy
of Asia” since it is also a peninsula rich in fish,
seafood and fresh produce. This is reflected in the healthy,
artistic sushi and Pan-Asian meat, seafood and vegetable dishes
created by Ha with Executive Chef Sean Ahn, which feature
Korean ingredients in sushi and original dishes with Japanese,
Vietnamese, Italian and American touches. Award-winners include
the composed Seaweed Salad, the inspired, show stopper Albo-cata
and the whimsical Whiskey Back and Soda, no-rice sushi roll.
Specialties of the Bar
The bar menu includes soju, the affordable, smooth but strong
South Korean drink known as Asian vodka (approximately 20%
alcohol) and Bekseju, a rich rice wine with medicinal characteristics
; an full array of sakes, western wine and Korean beers.
Available at the Westside location: Catering
and delivery and Kiddie Birthday Party Menu
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Bios...
Jason Ha is the high energy
creator of Zip Fusion Restaurants. Both the Art District and
Westside locations have been highly acclaimed by critics and
the community for their affordable award-winning cuisine and
lively hospitality since their openings in 2002 and 2005.
Ha’s family owned and operated a number of highly successful
eastern and western restaurants in Korea, and Jason researched
dining fare throughout Asia before coming to the United States
in 1988. Ha’s discovery in California of “the
most amazing fresh ingredients available year-around play
into my healthy Korean-based Asian fusion dishes.” Ha’s
fun-loving enthusiasm as host and menu designer is boundless,
proven by his honors as a “Mover and Shaker” by
the downtown Los Angeles community, and the “best salad,”
“best hot spot” and “best sushi” restaurant
awards for Zip.
Executive Chef, Sean An
The son of one of Korean’s most
well-respected architects, Kukan An, Captain An brings to
the Zip kitchen his passion and artistic talent for originality
and flavor balance, along with his meticulous sense of detail
from his academic background as an engineer. Sean learned
how to please the most discriminating palate while cooking
for high officers in the Korean military during his tour of
duty. Chef An plays a major role in creating the exquisite
yet inexpensive Zip Fusion dishes with Ha to match the vibrant
design concept of Zip.
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