le valley > l’original.
bigger space, bigger menu, better fries.
i couldn’t figure out why the fries at le valley were so much better than l’original until i listened to air jordy. it’s because le valley has enough room for a freezer so they freeze their fries as opposed to using fresh ones at l’original. @Chowseeker1999, @TheCookie, @Bookwich, @attran99
i’ll be back for the le valley-only poulet roti
le pain
The best baguette in la or the greatest baguette in la?
ron burgundy escargot - garlic, parsley, butter
I don’t care for fast food. This should be described as butter and garlic garnished with nautilus (nautili?).
omelette (the ludo tamago) - boursin pepper cheese, chives
Is the after-dinner omelette considered second dinner or first breakfast? #askingforafriend
bacon and onion tart, parmesan, thyme
besides the burnt crust this was delicious, creamy sweet onions with bacon pieces that weren’t too salty on a crispy puff-pastry like crust.
poulet roti, roasted garlic jus, potato puree
this looked great and had a crispy skin, but unfortunately was poorly executed. the leg and thigh were okay but the breast was horribly dry and overcooked and the sauce a bit too salty. potato puree was good.
Good news for you. Clark Street now operates a cafe in Echo Park where you can walk in and grab that same baguette w/o having to deal with GCM madness. Of course, you’ll have to provide the Normandy butter, but that’s where Epicurus Gourmet comes in.
bacon and onion tart, parmesan, thyme
besides the burnt crust this was delicious, creamy sweet onions with bacon pieces that weren’t too salty on a crispy puff-pastry like crust. @TheCookie, @Bookwich
poulet roti, roasted garlic jus, potato puree
this looked great and had a crispy skin, but unfortunately was poorly executed. the leg and thigh were okay but the breast was horribly dry and overcooked and the sauce a bit too salty. potato puree was good.
Lol, I always consider the Valley a road trip. Looks great, may be worth the drive. (Those fries!)
Also, I definitely think they have the best baguettes in Los Angeles, maybe all of California. You can call ahead and ask them to save you one or two to take home. How great is that?
So after living by the original for so long, we now find ourselves closer to Le Valley and you know what? The interior and not having to fight for the counter seats is so nice.
i couldn’t get over how much it felt like a classic french neighborhood restaurant with tall celings, texture on floors, ceiling and walls! All very classy
the mushroom soup was so lovely as well, great lightness, elegant balance but plenty mushroomy. good textures.
that Endive salad was the real shocker though, wow… the dressed walnuts were fantastic with perfectly dressed veg and then the crunchy crumbs
