some of my personal LA favorites that i have frequented for over a decade now, and that have never ceased to have great food and customer service. These aren't necessarily the ritzy spots, but these are local spots that have amazing food.
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staples in LA that have existed for a long time
Issa Rae's new spot in South LA
Somerville
sushi top tier
Izakaya Osen
the best bbq
Britt's BBQ and Catering
been one of the best spots for decades
Chabelitas
the best and biggest kabob plates
Downtown L.A. - Panini Kabob Grill
Gus' Has the best plates, this was our spot during lunch. Try the salmon ciabatta!
Gus's Drive-In
the best cuban food
Mambo's Cafe
everyone loves portos
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
Gigi's got amazing cuban food and coffee without the long wait time
Gigis Café Cubano
A neighborhood staple, the best chinese food
Kay Kay Chinese Food
eveyrthing bomb
Spoon & Pork
ramen world
IKI RAMEN
everything is amazing
Girl & the Goat Los Angeles
Seafood lovers
The Crab Shack Long Beach
one of the best spots in long beach
The Social List
Downtown’s Bollywood-meets-pop-art gastropub serves modern takes on Indian classics. Founded by chef Pawan Mahendro and sons Nakul and Arjun, Badmaash translates to “naughty,” with a menu that reflects both the brothers’ Indian heritage and childhood...
BADMAASH
whipped eggplant
Élephante
Kwang Uh and Mina Park of Baroo fame opened Shiku inside Grand Central Market in 2021, with a menu of quality Korean home cooking at affordable prices. One can never have a bad meal here; just order the fried chicken or deep-fried pyogo mushrooms, or...
Shiku
This long-standing Grand Central Market vendor specializing in pupusas fills the griddled Salvadoran staple with traditional ingredients like beans and cheese, the classic loroco and cheese, and a range of meats. Don’t sleep on the substantial breakf...
Sarita's Pupuseria
Unpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.
Guisados
Homey and hip eatery specializing in Hawaiian-Asian fusion food with California inspiration.
BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle
Casual lunch and dinner destination for Northern Mexican-style tacos with grilled meats and vegetables.
Sonoratown
Healthful food without the pretension, and inexpensive.
Salt N’ Peppa
the best chopped cheese sammies
Bodega Park
butter chicken
Anarbagh
everything
Jitlada
byo paneer makhini pizza
Pijja Palace
korean bbq
Dan Sung Sa
Mediterranean goodness
Zinqué - DTLA
garlic cheese croissants and more
Liu's Cafe
everything
Crudo e Nudo
Coffee Shops
one of the best coffee selections
Tierra Mia Coffee Drive Thru
Silverlake location
Tierra Mia Coffee
Great coffee
Blue Butterfly Coffee
urth is iconic
Urth Caffe
You already know, Issa Rae is one of the cofounders
