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Dare to Try It: LA Restaurants Worth Leaving Your Comfort Zone For
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items I’m always looking for food that makes me say, ‘Okay, I HAVE to try that!’ These are my picks for unique dishes, hidden gems, bold flavors, and restaurants worth adding to your foodie list. I dare you to try one!
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💎 Hidden Gem Dare: Skip the chain restaurant and try a local spot you’ve never noticed.
Tar & Roses
The vibe alone is worth the visit! TAO is perfect for a date night, birthday dinner, or girls’ night when you want great food, beautiful scenery, and an upscale experience
Official Website of TAO Asian Bistro | Los Angeles
Southern comfort food with a California twist! I love the cozy vibe, creative dishes, and portions that make it worth the visit. Definitely a Long Beach spot to add to your foodie list!
The Attic
Cute coffee spot with great drinks and a fun vibe! I tried the breakfast sandwich and it was great!!
Perfect for a quick caffeine pick-me-up in Torrance. ☕
Clutch and Coffee
My favorite ramen spot! 🍜🔥 Rich, flavorful broth, delicious ramen, and always worth the visit when I’m in Torrance. Also has another location in Torrance San Pedro CA.
Ko-Ryu Ramen Grill
I visit The Enclave almost weekly! I love the variety of food, great atmosphere, and having so many options in one spot. Papa Taco’s and FAKA’s Island Grill are pretty tasty!
The Enclave
Such a good Thai spot in San Pedro! 🌶️🥢 Fresh, flavorful dishes, great portions, and definitely worth adding to your foodie list
Baramee Thai Restaurant
Great brunch experiences! 🦀🥂 Amazing seafood, plenty of variety, and perfect when you want to treat yourself to a next-level brunch. Located inside the Hilton Universal Hotel
Cafe Sierra
Such a cute hidden gem! ✨ Five on the Hill has great food, beautiful outdoor vibes, and is perfect for brunch, date night, or drinks with friends.
FIVE on the Hill
Someone say Mediterranean? I got you covered! Fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth the try—you won’t regret this one!
Chicken Maisón – Gardena
Southern comfort with a soulful twist! Alta Adams brings bold flavors, a cozy vibe, and food that’ll have you planning your next visit before you leave
Alta Adams
Sweet tooth?😋
Sticky Icky Funnel Cake in Long Beach has sweets to die for definitely worth the cheat day
Sticky icky Funnel Cakes
A little cozy American-Asian fusion brunch spot in Long Beach, created by a Le Cordon Bleu chef. The bacon, egg & cheese biscuit + cucumber melon lemonade were 10/10
Arize Bistro
Breakfast done RIGHT! From fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon to eggs, grits, and all the fixings—the menu got a little something for everybody
The Serving Spoon
Breakfast at The Pan is always a vibe! Big portions, plenty of variety, and something on the menu for everybody. Sweet, savory, or a little bit of BOTH!
The Pan
Good portions, plenty of variety, and that comfort-food feel that’ll have you planning your next visit before you even leave. Come hungry—this ain’t the place for a little bite!
The Breakfast Bar