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X'otik Kitchen is a cute little take-out cafe on newly gentrified Washington Boulevard, sharing the neighborhood with ultra-cool art galleries and architectural offices, in good ol’ Downtown Culver City.
The spelling of X'otik isn't the only exotic thing about this place.
Their menu of organic chicken, fish and meat dishes is peppered with ingredients like kafir lime, tumeric, coconut, coriander and kecap manis (whatever that is!).
They offer a few different free-range half chicken dishes, all available with a choice of sides and pita bread.
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I had the Sumatran Coconut Chicken made with tumeric, garlic, kafir lime and coconut (a surprisingly pleasant and mellow combination), with Indonesian rice and garlic sauteed mixed vegetables, for $9.95.
The chicken was moist, the vegetables al dente, and the rice fluffy. I thought the portions were perfect.
The chicken was on the smaller side, which was just right for me, and not too much rice. Do not expect to see steroided-pumped-up chicken, like at Versailles.
X'otik Kitchen's emphasis is on organic, fresh, healthy and natural ingredients. They also offer salads ($7.25-8.95), fish of the day, lemongrass shrimp, Nebraskan skirt steak, and a couple of (out of place on this menu, I think) pastas like ravioli ($8.95) and penne with grilled vegetables ($8.45). They have a couple of tables outside (in the glaring sun), and a tiny, uncomfortable counter inside (with the glaring sun shining in). Expect to take your order to-go, and call ahead to avoid the wait.
X'otik Kitchen
6121 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, Ca 90232
310-280-3961
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