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Restaurant Hunting: Diverse Cuisines Across Los Angeles!
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items Whether you’re visiting LA for the first time or you’re an Angeleno that’s just looking for a new spot, this list is for you! I love to explore different restaurants and cuisines, so please take a look at some bomb a** restaurants that I enjoy in Los...
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Ready for some restaurant adventures? Dive into these fantastic cuisines all across LA county!
The salmon negril is my all time favorite dish!! It’s right by the beach so it’s such a cute place to stop by before or after your beach activities. They play great reggae music and overall it just has fun summery vibes!
Cha Cha Chicken
Co-owned by Anderson .Paak (amazing artist btw) this Japanese restaurant is a 10/10!! The music they play is great, ambience is inviting. My favorite menu item was definitely the wagyu gyoza😭 Amazingggg. This place is pretty popular though and gets ...
Taisho
Chili. Cheese. Naan. Do I need to say anything else???!! Badmaash is one of the best Indian food spots that I’ve tried in Los Angeles! They have two locations: DTLA and also one in the Fairfax area. Tbh I recommend Fairfax just because parking is a *...
BADMAASH Downtown LA
Okay, I feel like this sushi spot is totally underrated. I’m a big sushi girl and this has been one of my go-to spots since around 2015 I wanna say! The menu is MASSIVE and they also do AYCE! It’s also never really too crowded in there, I’ve never ha...
Nonstop Sushi & Sake Bar Santa Monica
Versailles has been around since the 70s! It has a very homey vibe and is a truly comforting atmosphere. The food portions are generous, hearty, and phenomenal! The service is superb and very efficient, and all the staff are friendly and welcoming. T...
Versailles Cuban Food
Lovely Brazilian restaurant in Culver City! Cafe Brasil has a very homey and comforting environment. Every seat has a pillow so you really feel like you're sitting in a cute lil home. The service here is wonderful and everyone is very sweet!
Cafe Brasil
Super vibrant and fun restaurant! The decor is really cute as well and they play awesome music! I highly recommend the las verdes enchiladas and the “Spongebob” cocktail!
Mamá Por Dios - Beverly Hills
Check out this amazing Persian restaurant by Century City! Super large portions and the food is hearty and packed with flavor! My personal favorite is the beef koobideh :)
Taste Of Tehran
Pizza restaurant in Venice! They have a very wide selection of options! Heads up, they are only open for dinner. I recommend the Windward which is topped with fontina and pecorino cheese, sautéed spinach, and garlic!
South End
If you enjoy spicy food, this restaurant is for you! Aduke serves authentic Nigerian food packed with flavor. Portions are huge and reasonable pricing! I recommend the jollof rice combo that came with fried plantain, sautéed spinach, and chicken.
Aduke Nigerian Cuisine
Ethiopian restaurant in Mid-City! This restaurant is super cute, cozy, and family-owned. I recommend the Alitcha Tibs!
Awash
Taiwanese restaurant in Silver Lake and DTLA! You order up at the counter and then sit down with your table number. The flavors were…phenomenal, and it's a pretty spacious spot! I would recommend the Jidori Chicken!
Pine and Crane DTLA
Tatsu has been a ramen joint go-to since my high school days! They have a couple locations, my favorite which in Sawtelle/West LA. Service is quick, flavors are yummy, and you have multiple options. Bonus! If you go to the one on Sawtelle, there are ...
Tatsu Ramen
Gjelina is a New American restaurant right on Abbot Kinney in Venice! Personally, I have only been to this restaurant for brunch, but I have loved it every time! Personally I recommend the lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes (see my photo). 10/10!
Gjelina
Vietnamese restaurant in DTLA! Great spot if you're looking for yummy pho in Los Angeles! In my picture, I ordered the pho ga: which had chicken meatballs. Go check it out!
Little Sister DTLA
A bit outside of LA, Castaway is in the heart of Burbank. First of all, the views are amazing! Make sure to get a table outside if the table is nice. For brunch, they've got bottomless mimosas by the way :) Their brunch was amazing, and I recommend t...
Castaway Burbank
Semi fine-dining Italian restaurant located in Century City! Most of the seating is outdoors on their rooftop, which is great when the weather permits :) I recommend the cavatelli ragu: it has both beef and pork, and it was hearty in the best way pos...
Terra