With it's small plates of asian-fusion cuisine, Celadon Galerie boasts an eclectic menu that offers something for everyone in a setting that is fitting for any social occasion. First date? Sharing dishes of pan-roasted halibut and steamed spicy szechuan wontons is the perfect way to break the ice with Mister Oh-So-Fabulous Blue Eyes. Or maybe it's girl night, and the evening demands fruity mixed drinks and mojitos poured with an expert's hand. And that birthday party requiring ample room and scene to accomodate a large group? Celadon's friendly (and attractive!) servers will keep the plates of tuna tartar lollipops coming at a steady pace!
Whatever it is that attracts Celadon's eclectic mix of diners to spend an evening there, the zen-like ambiance and atmospheric lighting make for a setting that is difficult to leave. The hours pass by quickly with each dish coming out one at a time, a pace that is conducive for a long-drawn out dining experience. No one seems to mind loitering. There is neither attitude nor pretension lingering within Celadon's richly yet elegantly decorated walls.
While the food is not revolutionary, the variety of reasonably-priced dishes, from cold summer noodles to roast chicken with apricots and couscous, holds its own on the always bumping foodie haven of West Third Street. Though it has only been open since Fall 2006, Celadon is quickly garnering attention from the critics and LA dining community alike. It's a secret worth knowing, especially when Mister Blue Eyes comes to call...
