Eaten The Fried Chicken At Foreign Cinema
"A visit to a cinema is a little outing in itself. It breaks the monotony of an afternoon or evening; it gives a change from the surroundings of home, however pleasant."
--Ivor Novello
Located on Mission and 21st, Foreign Cinema is a restaurant that I've wanted to try for a while now. Their fried chicken is on the 7x7 Big Eat List, so I made a reservation for this evening to give it a shot. We got there a bit early and waited in the bar next door, Laszlo, for a few minutes.
One of the cool features of the restaurant is that foreign and independent films are screened in a covered outdoor courtyard.
If you want to hear the movie, drive-in speakers are installed next to each table.
The restaurant is adjacent to a place that's part art gallery and part bar.
The drink list was interesting. The cocktails are named after movies. Most are followed by descriptions, but my favorite one was "The Song Remains The Same", which is a Led Zeppelin concert film. It's description was simply the four symbols that represent the members of the band.
As an appetizer, J and I split a plate of carpaccio, which was well seasoned and delicious.
My entree was the sesame fried chicken, and it looked gorgeous. When I finally tasted it, I was surprised. It isn't a typical southern style fried chicken. It was somewhat similar to sesame chicken at a Chinese restaurant. It was a little sweet but not sticky, and the texture of the breading was firm and substantial. It was definitely not what I expected, but in a good way. I was pleasantly surprised.
This was a unique dining experience, both in ambience and in flavor. The menu was nice, and the prices were totally reasonable. Parking can be a challenge, so get there a little early. This was one of the nicest places I've gone to, and I would recommend both the chicken and the restaurant.
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