The Exchange Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Exchange Restaurant, a gem nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. This unique dining experience blends Israeli and Californian cuisine, offering a diverse menu that caters to both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. As you step inside, you're greeted by a cozy yet vibrant ambiance, accented by eclectic decor that sets the stage for a delightful meal.
Highlights of the menu include:
- Exotic Spices: Savor the tender grilled lamb kabab, infused with aromatic spices, or indulge in a fresh kale salad paired with grilled chicken.
- Vegetarian Delights: Enjoy a flavorful quinoa bowl or a hummus-like spread with warm pita, perfect for those seeking lighter fare.
- Decadent Desserts: Don’t miss the malabi, a dessert experience that tantalizes with its rich textures and flavors.
The attentive staff enhances the experience, offering thoughtful recommendations and perfect wine pairings. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere—The Exchange Restaurant is a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts!
Starters
Red Cabbage
Peanut-lime dressing, herbs & peanut dukkah
Hummus
Chickpea hummus with Syrian pepper, served with pita
Honeynut Squash Tahini
Pumpkin seeds & enzo olive oil
Salatim Platter
Three of chef's daily selections, pickles & olives, served with pita
Lentil Soup
Green lentils, roasted tomatoes, kale & tamarind
Grilled "Caesar" Salad
Grilled cabbage, green strawberries, salsa macha, labneh caesar dressing & almond breadcrumbs
Falafel Salad
Cirone apples, burnt eggplant, radicchio, turmeric vinaigrette & nigella seeds
Market Salad
Grilled broccolini, radicchio, sungold tomatoes candied pecans & lemon-thyme vinaigrette
Salads
Sandwiches
Braised Lamb Pita
Braised lamb, hawaij, arugula, cucumber, Israeli pickles, labneh & zhoug
Banh Mi
Braised chicken thigh, pickles, cilantro & onion
Falafel Pita
Frisee, cucumber, Israeli pickles, herbs, tahini & harissa
Tuna Sandwich
Poached tuna, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, comte cheese & remoulade
Exchange Burger
Grass-fed beef, griddled onions, lettuce, pickles, white cheddar & confit tomato aioli
Impossible Burger
Impossible patty, daiya cheddar cheese, veganaise & vegan sesame bun
Broccolini
XO sauce, labneh & toasted hazelnuts
Brussels Sprouts
Tomato confit aioli, mint, parsley & fried shallots
Cauliflower
Zhoug aioli & mint
French Fries
Confit tomato aioli
Sides
Beers
Tecate, Mexico
Stone Delicious IPA San Diego, CA
Beachwood Brewing Hayabusa Lager, Los Angeles, CA
Beachwood "Citraholic" Los Angeles, CA
Smog City White Ale, Los Angeles, CA
Tea Selection
Iced & Hot