Button Mash

Bar · Greater Echo Park Elysian

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"Chef residencies don’t usually run for very long, but that’s not the case for Diego Argoti’s Poltergeist, which debuted in February 2023 inside Button Mash in Echo Park. With its oddball, sensational, and deliciously thought-provoking dishes, Poltergeist is a standout addition to the neighborhood. The Thai Caesar is a puzzle to figure out how to eat with its towering green puffed rice, crispy texture, and lemongrass notes, but that’s half the fun. A miso glaze, Fresno chile butter, and furikake make the Parker House rolls both savory and sweet (your table might ask for a second order). And don’t question the horchata panna cotta that’s paired with Argoti’s honey walnut prawns — just dig in. The menu changes regularly and never fails to keep Los Angeles guessing. — Mona Holmes, reporter" - Eater Staff

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1391 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Get directions

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