Trader Vic’s
(213) 785-3330
Downtown
800 W Olympic Blvd Ste A120
Los Angeles, CA 90015
www.tradervicsla.com
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Expensive
I mentioned in these pages over a year ago that Trader Vic’s was scheduled to open in downtown Los Angeles had become a reality; and now it has! It had also been mentioned that they should be prepared to find a new audience, as the customers from Beverly Hills could not be counted on to drop by for a quick drink any longer; and they are working on it, and indeed they have opened locations all over the world, so why not? The decor is in keeping with the Tiki look of the former Beverly Hills location and the drinks list and menu is more or less what one expects at Trader Vic’s. Best bets are: Navy Grog $11, Mai Tai $10, Pupus and most everything from the Wood Fired Oven with the Indonesian lamb, a long-time favorite, which amazingly is still close to the same price point.
Tidbits and Pupus
Selection of classic and new Trader Vic’s Appetizers, great for sharing
served with our original table sauce and Chinese hot mustard
Cosmo Tidbits (Serves two) 16
Spareribs, crab rangoon, crispy prawns,
Char Siu pork
BBQ Pork Spareribs 11
Basted with our own glaze smoked in
our wood fired oven
Kung Pao Wings 9
Chicken Drums tossed in hoisin glaze
and crushed peanuts
Malayan Chicken Skewers 9
Lemongrass and kaffir lime marinade
with our own chutney
Crab Rangoon 12
Crab meat , cream cheese and spices folded
in a crispy wonton
Beef Cho-Cho 10
Seared steak with soy sake sauce finished
on your own flaming hibachi
Crispy Prawns 15
Seasoned butterfly jumbo prawns coated
with Japanese breadcrumbs
Crispy Duck Tacos 9
Gyoza wrappers, fragrant duck, cucumber,
hoisin chili sauce
Bamboo Steamed Veggie Rolls 11
Tofu, yard long beans, fingerling potatoes
with citrus peanut dipping sauce
Crispy Calamari 9
Monterey Bay calamari with
wasabi mayonnaise
“No Chopstick” Egg Roll 9
Filled with chicken, Char Siu pork, bean
sprouts and snow peas
Valencia Roll 18
Maine lobster, orange, Mizuna and
Thai chili sauce in rice paper
Hawaiian Ahi Poke 14
Tuna in soy chili marinade with avocado
and taro chips
Oysters on the Half Shell 15
Daily selection of half dozen oysters with
yuzu – tobiko mignonette
Caesar Salad 8
Romaine hearts, brioche croutons,
and sesame parmesan crisp
Trader Vic’s Salad 9
Mixed organic greens, frash hearts of palm,
Hamada Ahi Salad 12
Chili pepper seared tuna, wakame and
nori sweet onion citrus dressing
Bongo Bongo Soup 8
Veloute of fresh oysters and spinach
Soups and Salads
Caesar Salad 8
Romaine hearts, brioche croutons,
and sesame parmesan crisp
Trader Vic’s Salad 9
Mixed organic greens, frash hearts of palm,
Belgian endive, Javanese dressing
Baby Spinach and Artichoke 12
Artichokes, blue cheese, pancetta
and warm balsamic vinaigrette
Hamada Ahi Salad 12
Chili pepper seared tuna, wakame and
nori sweet onion citrus dressing
Bongo Bongo Soup 8
Veloute of fresh oysters and spinach
glazed with cream
Won Ton Soup 8
Prawn and pork dumplings, snow peas,
black mushrooms, Char Siu pork
Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin reduces the risk of food borne illness.
Please alert us of any food related allergies.
From Our Woks
Served with our Yangzhou flavored rice
Szechwan Prawns 23
Jumbo prawns, wood ear mushrooms,
snow peas, spicy sauce
Passion Chicken 18
Sesame crusted chicken tossed in
passion fruit sweet sour glaze
Mauna Kea Beef 22
Sliced tenderloin, apricots, pine nuts
shiso and watercress
BBQ Vegetables & Tofu 17
Wood fired smoked vegetables, tofu
macadamia nuts and mu shu pancakes
Beef and Reef Teriyaki 36
8 oz beef tenderloin, Maine lobster tail,
black pepper teriyaki sauce
“All In” Fried Rice 18
Char Siu pork, BBQ chicken, prawns
poached egg, crispy shallots
Prime Flat Iron Steak 24
Hoisin – chili – apple marinade
crispy corn potato cake, mizuna salad
Seafood Parrillada 29
Crispy Duck 26
Aromatic ½ duck, mu shu pancakes, scallions,
cucumbers, hoisin sauce, prepared table side
Seared Hawaiian Tuna 25
Trader Vic’s Traditions
Prime Flat Iron Steak 24
Hoisin – chili – apple marinade
crispy corn potato cake, mizuna salad
Seafood Parrillada 29
Lobster, scallop, sea bass, salmon and
prawn, sautéed spinach, saffron sauce
Tahitian Prawns 23
Coconut and vanilla flavor, Asian almond pesto,
crispy corn potato cake
Crispy Duck 26
Aromatic ½ duck, mu shu pancakes, scallions,
cucumbers, hoisin sauce, prepared table side
Seared Hawaiian Tuna 25
Pink peppercorn- sesame crust, brown rice roll
yard long beans, ponzu mustard dressing
Cantonese Sea bass 29
Ginger, soy and sesame steamed sea bass
served with braised Asian greens
Trader Vic’s Curries
A rich combination of potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, apples, red pimentos, onions and
our own blend of madras curry powder. All curries come with sunflower seeds, currants,
cucumber, banana, coconut, chutney, chow-chow and tomatoes.
Chicken 18 Prawns 23 BBQ Veggie & Tofu 16
Wood Fired Oven
Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon 32
Hawaiian spiced fries
Smoked Asian ratatouille
“9-Spice” Half Chicken 19
Free range, spiced cous cous,
mizuna salad, onion citrus dressing
Chai Tea Duck Breast 24
Yam – scallion puree, long beans
sherry ginger reduction
BBQ Sea Scallops 27
Tamarind glazed, fingerling coins
cucumber – carrot salad
Beef and Reef 49
Filet of beef and maine lobster tail
served with kaffir lime béarnaise
Scottish Salmon 22
Fingerling coins, citrus butter sauce
oyster mushrooms- asparagus
Rib Eye 34
Midwestern prime, Hawaiian spiced fries
kaffir lime béarnaise
Pork Chop Hawaiian 26
Island potato hash, onion marmalade
BBQ pineapple – plum sauce
Indonesian Rack of Lamb 38
Colorado lamb, Bali rice, peanut dip
and Trader Vic’s chutney
Miso Sea Bass 31
Miso orange glaze, Asian greens,
shitake and Yangzhou rice
Wood Fired Oven
Our ovens can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to A.D. 20).
The natural smoke and heat is derived from seasoned white oak woods.
The meats, fowl or fresh seafood are suspended from hooks and slowly
cooked, producing a unique and original flavor. This unique cooking
method is recommended by the American heart association.
