Soi 56

Soi 56
1556 North Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-5656

Yam Pu Nim - soft shell crab w/ green mango, shallots, cherry tomato in chili lime $9.25
Soft Shell Crab Salad: Spicy! great spike of sour and intense flavor from fish sauce dressing on the vegetables. Great crunch from the fried crab meat, nice starter, warning, spicy!
Kao Soi - chicken leg curry w/ egg noodle, served w/ pickled cabbage $8.75
Curry Noogles: Great egg noodles, topped with coconut milk, curry paste, green onions, fried noodles, and chicken leg. The soup was light enough to drink, this dish wasn't over powered by the curry flavor at all, complemented the noodles well. Bean sprout, pickled veggies, shredded cabbage, and hot oil was served on the side.

Okra wrapped in Bacon (2 skewers) $3.75
This restaurant is also known for their "Char" grilled items! The picture above is an order of Bacon and Okra. 2 wonderful sauces to dip: sweet tamarind and spicy sour! Both were great with the slime, crunch texture of the okra, bacon fat oozed out as you bite into it. I am making this at home next time I BBQ.
Iteim Krati - Coconut Ice Cream w/ Sticky Rice $5.75
This was a pretty good dessert, you get surprised in the layers! Palm seeds on top, mint leaf, ice cream, then you find sticky rice! Although it was a great idea, the sticky rice was rather tough, due to the cold temperature, I wonder if the rice was cooked more thoroughly, if it will be better/softer. Also, there is a "sandwich" underneath, like a hard biscuit. what a great dessert!