Mother Tongue

A New Culinary Dialect from Chef Michael Mina
Now Open to the Public for Dinner and Weekend Brunch Entrance and valet located via the alley off Romaine St.

03/03/2023

Shaking up something special.
 
Social Hour Spotlight: Satellite of Love
Made with mezcal, cachaça, eau de vie blend, lime, and passionfruit.
 
Available Wed – Sun on our Cocktail menu, learn more at HelloMotherTongue.com 🍸

03/01/2023

Light & Fresh.

Menu Spotlight: Maine Scallop Crudo
Made with blood orange, tarragon, fresno chile, and citrus vinaigrette, this one is available on our Dinner menu Wednesday – Sunday.

Visit HelloMotherTongue.com to reserve your table now ✨

02/24/2023

Golden hour meets social hour.

02/08/2023

Garden to table.

Menu Spotlight: Mother Tongue Salad
Made with endive, radicchio, butter lettuce, green apple, nutritional yeast, and balsamic vinaigrette

Wellness Intention: Plant-Based

01/26/2023

The sunshine is back in LA. Bring your friends and join us for Social Hour every Wednesday - Sunday from 4pm - 6pm to enjoy food and drink specials.

The 19 Best Healthy Restaurants in LA Right Now 01/09/2023

Thank you PureWow for naming us in "The 19 Best Healthy Restaurants in LA Right Now"! We take pride in using only the highest-quality ingredients in our cuisine and greatly appreciate your support.

The 19 Best Healthy Restaurants in LA Right Now Our roundup of the best healthy restaurants in Los Angeles right now will have you looking and feeling your best, no matter what type of cuisine you’re in the mood for.

01/04/2023

Wagyu Wednesday.

Menu Spotlight: 8oz American Wagyu Rib Eye with Sunchoke Bravas and Chimichurri

Wellness Intention: Keto-Friendly / Low Glycemic

12/19/2022

Savor the Flavor.
 
Menu Spotlight: Shakshuka
Made with Poached Free-Range eggs, Organic Tomato Sauce and Feta

Wellness Intention: Keto-Friendly / Low Glycemic
 
Available Saturday & Sunday on our Brunch menu, link in bio to reserve your table now.
 

How Hollywood’s Event Planners Create Positive Experiences for All Guests 12/19/2022

Thank you to Variety for including us in your latest feature: "How Hollywood’s Event Planners Create Positive Experiences for All Guests." We are grateful to have a beautifully unique rooftop space to entertain our guests and events are a valued part of our business.

Read the full article at the link below.

How Hollywood’s Event Planners Create Positive Experiences for All Guests Hollywood’s event business has returned in high style, but as guest expectations have evolved, planners are now tasked with adjusting their playbooks to create an equally positive experience for al…

12/09/2022

Brunch’s favorite drink: 🍅

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12/01/2022

Comfort food.

Roasted Colorado Lamb Neck “En Papillote For Two”

11/28/2022

A true master of his craft 🍸🍷

Thank you for your talent, dedication, and incredible beverage program! We are lucky to have you. 🙌🏼🙏🏼

11/11/2022

Weekend Ritual returns tomorrow! Join us for Brunch Saturdays & Sundays from 11am – 3pm and enjoy a special two-course Prix Fixe Menu as well as Bottomless Sparkling & Still Rosé.
 
Link in bio for more information & to reserve your table now 💋
 
     

09/27/2022

A nourishing trio.

Lunch Menu Spotlight:
Cavolo Nero Salad
Made with ricotta salata, pine nuts, golden raisins

Mother Tongue Salad
Made with coleman farms greens, coconut granola, pomegranate vinaigrette

Greek Salad
Made with tomato, cucumber, santorini capers, feta, oregano

Available daily on our Lunch Menu, reserve your table now: https://bit.ly/MTLAReservations

09/16/2022

Introducing the Shrub Smudge 🍃

Made with Empirical Ayuuk, Mezcal, Avocado Leaf Sage Shrub, and Enroot Cayenne Yerba Matte Tea, this cocktail is clean with a kick 🔥

New and Now Available Starting Tomorrow!

The Dish: Executive chef Fernando Darin on working at “Mother Tongue” 09/10/2022

Incredible feature on Mother Tongue aired today on CBS Mornings ! Thank you Dana Jacobson for showcasing the restaurant so beautifully and Executive Chef Fernando Darin for always doing an incredible job representing everything that Mother Tongue is about. Watch Now:

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-dish-executive-chef-fernando-darin-on-working-at-mother-tongue/

Chef Michael Mina TableOne Hospitality

The Dish: Executive chef Fernando Darin on working at “Mother Tongue” Dana Jacobson takes a trip to one of California’s new hot spots: “Mother Tongue,” a multicultural restaurant situated in Los Angeles. For the Dish, executive chef Fernando Darin details some of the global ingredients behind certain recipes.

09/09/2022

Hand-cut, always.

Menu Spotlight: Hand-cut Steak Tartare
Served with Avocado, Pine Nuts, Turmeric and Salsify Chips

Wellness Intention: Anti-Inflammation

08/25/2022

A bountiful bite 🥕

Meet our Carrot Cake “Pudding” served with Sicilian Pistachios and Cardamom Cream

Wellness Intention: Anti-Inflammation

08/21/2022

A beautiful bar.

Enjoy our unique selection of spirits, artisanal wines and craft cocktails for an evening well spent. Pro tip: Ask for the new Bourbon Bee 🐝

08/17/2022

If you see this sign, you’re home. Enjoy our private elevator directly to the 4th floor where your culinary journey awaits. Entrance and valet parking via the alley off Romaine St 💋

08/13/2022

Star of the show.

Menu Spotlight: Pacifico Striped Bass “Moqueca Baiana”
Served with Peruvian Bay Scallops, Spicy Coconut Broth, Jiquitaia Pepper

Wellness Intention: Mind / Cognition

17 foolproof first date restaurants in Los Angeles 08/05/2022

Big thank you to Eater LA for featuring us not once, but twice this week in their roundups on the "17 Foolproof First Date Restaurants in Los Angeles" and the "18 Hottest Restaurants in Los Angeles, August 2022"! Gratitude to all for the support.

Read More:
https://la.eater.com/maps/best-first-date-romantic-restaurants-los-angeles

https://la.eater.com/maps/best-new-restaurants-los-angeles-heatmap

Reservations: https://bit.ly/MTLAReservations

17 foolproof first date restaurants in Los Angeles Swipe no more

11 New Los Angeles Restaurants to Try 08/01/2022

Thank you to The Hollywood Reporter for including us as one of the '11 New Los Angeles Restaurants to Try'! Now serving Lunch and Dinner daily, we love welcoming guests to experience what Mother Tongue is all about.

Reservations: https://bit.ly/MTLAReservations
Chef Michael Mina Chef Fernando Darin

11 New Los Angeles Restaurants to Try Check out these recently opened eateries across Los Angeles, focusing on everything from plant-based to Nikkei Peruvian cuisine.

07/31/2022

Sundae > Sunday

🍦 EVOO Soft Serve Sundae with Chia Seed Cake, Olive Oil, Honeycomb

The Best New Patios In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation 07/29/2022

Thank you to The Infatuation for naming us one of 'The Best New Patios in LA'! Now also a great place to have lunch too 🙂

Book your reservations now and join us on the rooftop! https://bit.ly/MTLAReservations

Now Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner
Lunch 11am - 3pm
Dinner 5pm - 10pm

The Best New Patios In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation Our favorite new al fresco hangout spots.

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Your new Weekend Ritual is here! Join us for Brunch every Saturday & Sunday from 11am – 3pm. Link in bio for more inform...
Dine LA Restaurant Week is Live! Join us for a special Lunch Prix Fixe Menu Oct 14-28. Available Monday – Friday 11am - ...
Hiring Events are back! Join us this Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, October 13 for onsite hiring events at Mother T...
No alcohol required. Meet 3 of our new zero degree cocktails: Daiquiri, Passion Fruit Water & Modern Water. Link in bio ...
WE ARE HIRING! Great opportunities are now available, visit our website or email Careers@HelloMotherTongue.com to apply ...
Clear your afternoon, Lunch kicks off this week! Opening to the public July 29th, Lunch will be served 11am to 3pm Daily...
RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE! The wait is finally over and we officially open to the public on June 20th. Reserve your tab...

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960 N La Brea 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA
90038

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Friday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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