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Dining Through LA: Where Every Bite is a Star
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items Hi foodies! Join me on a delightful journey through LA's top-notch restaurants! This list is a compilation of my absolute favorite places to eat in LA. For more, follow along on IG or Tiktok @tastynoodzonly :)
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Eastside: Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los Feliz, Highland Park, Atwater Village
Mid-City/Central LA: Fairfax, Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, Little Ethiopia, Pico-Robertson, Melrose
Westside: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, Brentwood, West LA, Culver City, Mar Vista, Playa Vista
SGV: Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Temple City
Valley: Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, North Hollywood, Encino
Hollywood: Hollywood, West Hollywood, Thai Town, Larchmont, East Hollywood, Melrose Hill, Filipinotown
Eastside: Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los Feliz, Highland Park, Atwater Village
Craving mouthwatering modern Chinese food? Look no further than Colette in Pasadena! This Cantonese gem is a blend of tradition and innovation, serving up classic favorites and tantalizing modern dishes. And the best part? You can bring your furry fr...
Colette (Pasadena, CA)
Metztli Taqueria is a fun taco pop up in Melody, a wine bar. Win win!
Metztli Taqueria (Virgil Village, Los Angeles)
Queen St. is the newest seafood haven in Eagle Rock, CA. While their raw bar captures attention, it’s essential not to overlook their captivating menu of cooked creations. Among these, the chargrilled oysters stand out as a revelation – possibly the ...
Queen St. (Eagle Rock, CA)
Brunch dreams come true at Mirate in Los Angeles! Leave the city behind and step into an enchanting Tulum-like oasis. You can’t go wrong with any of the items on the menu. The Benedicto (pictured here) is pure perfection with 64˚ eggs and adobo holla...
Mirate (Los Feliz, CA)
Absolutely love Tsubaki for an authentic izakaya experience in LA! Izakaya, Japan's take on a pub, literally means 'stay-drink-place,' and Tsubaki embodies it perfectly. With a delightful sake selection and scrumptious dishes, you won't want to leave...
Tsubaki (Echo Park, CA)
Loreto, nestled in LA’s Frogtown, encapsulates the essence of summer vibes. The scene is alive with the aroma of fresh seafood, a treasure trove that spans from the raw bar to aguachile, ceviches, and beyond. Among the array of delights, the blue fin...
Loreto (Frogtown, Los Angeles)
Damian, located in Downtown LA, presently stands as the finest modern California-Mexican restaurant in LA. The dining experience commences with complimentary chips paired with exceptional salsas. You can use these salsas with the other dishes in your...
Damian (Downtown LA)
All Day Baby is offering one of the best happy hours in Silver Lake, CA right now. $11 cocktails, $10 beer and shot, and $10 wine. They’re also offering 13 happy hour food options. The crispy tacos with brisket and beef n cheddar are must orders. It’...
All Day Baby (Silver Lake, CA)
If you're looking for the perfect summer Portuguese dinner, Barra Santos is a must visit!
Barra Santos (Cypress Park)
Find Thai Japanese izakaya bites in Virgil Village!
Budonoki (Virgil Village)
Mmmm I love Sichuan Chinese food! This place has a modern twist and is a must visit!
Mala Class (Highland Park)
Wow, this place does ceviche right.
Hummingbird (Echo Park)
Beautiful outdoor beer garden that’s super dog friendly!
Sunset Beer Garden (Echo Park)
🔥 If cornbread could change your life… this would be the one. 👀
Dunsmoor (Glassell Park)
Backbone in Glendale—where Spanish and Asian flavors collide in the best way!
Backbone (Glendale)
🌮🦆 Bold Mexican flavors in Echo Park’s newest restaurant!
A Ti (Echo Park)
Mid-City/Central LA: Fairfax, Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, Little Ethiopia, Pico-Robertson, Melrose
This is is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in LA because it is so much more than just a ramen bar. They have amazing bites like their chicken wings and rice balls!
Tonchin (Los Angeles, CA)
🌶️ LA’s newest Caribbean spot is a whole vibe 🔥
Lucia (Fairfax)
Yummy! Neo-mochiko pizza is the best kind of pizza!
Leopardo (Mid-City)
Could this be Melrose's hottest spot for a modern Middle Eastern feast? I’m diving into Carmel’s bold, creative dishes to find out!
Carmel (Melrose)
🍝🔥 Warning: you’re gonna want every pasta on the menu…
Cento (West Adams)
🇦🇷🥟 Where to find the best empanadas in LA!
Fuegos (South LA)
🍷🍝 Newest wine & dine by the Grove!
Ettore Vino e Cucina
Westside: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, Brentwood, West LA, Culver City, Mar Vista, Playa Vista
Amazing Panamanian cuisine in Venice! One of the best meals I've had so far in 2024!
Si! Mon (Venice, CA)
Indulge at Pizzeria Sei, where delectable pizza awaits in the heart of LA. Their commitment to using only the freshest ingredients ensures a culinary experience like no other. Allow me to unveil a secret gem from their menu - the Napoletana Deluxe. T...
Pizzeria Sei (Los Angeles, CA)
Omg, all dishes under $6?? And it's good? Amazing!
Tigawok (Sawtelle)
Amazing sandwiches in Beverly Hills and now with a beautiful dog friendly patio
Amazing Sandwiches! (Beverly Hills)
Get ready to be transported to a different era, where the opulent glamour and timeless allure of Old Hollywood come to life once more, as you step into La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills. Get the spaghetti and meatballs, skip the paccheri. The veal Parme...
La Dolce Vita (Beverly Hills, CA)
You have to check out Century City’s newest ramen spot, Ramen Ochi. Located next to Cha Cha Matcha on the first floor. From appetizers to ramen, they do everything well. They have all the classic ramens like tonkatsu and shoyu, but their Nikutama r...
Ramen Ochi (Century City)
🍶 Skewers so juicy, I’m still thinking about them. Culver City just leveled up with Gokigen Tori! Oh, and they have an awesome sake menu too!
Gokigen (Culver City)
🍔🍟 Panang curry… in a fried chicken sandwich??🔥 This Thai-inspired burger and fried chickens sando spot in LA has changed the game.
Ban Ban Burger (Sawtelle)
🥢💰Would you drop $88 on char siu pork if it was (almost) the best you’ve had?
88 Club (Beverly Hills)
🍗🍖 Come with us to check out our favorite spots at Citizen Public Market in Culver City! Better weather means more time with Alfie 🐶 and another Dine With My Dog Edition!
Citizen Public Market (Culver City)
🥟🥢 Is Venice’s buzzy new izakaya hit or skip?
RVR (Venice)
🍗🍟 Wingin’ It in LA—Buffalo Style!
Saucy Bird (West LA)
SGV: Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Temple City
Amazing all you can eat Wagyu shabu shabu! So good!
Mikiya (Temple City, CA)
This place has one of the crispiest Peking duck in Southern California!
Ji Rong Peking Duck (Rosemead, CA)
Go get your grub on without breaking the bank! Embassy Kitchen is serving up some delicious Chinese food! The best part is, they’ve got some awesome lunch specials, even offered on the weekends!
Embassy Kitchen (San Gabriel, CA)
Must order dishes include the popcorn chicken, spicy beef tripe, beef noodz soup, dan dan noodz, and their beef rolls! They make my favorite version of dan dan noodz, so make sure you get it! See you guys there!
Mr. Dragon Noodle House (Rosemead, CA)
🥡🥢 Save this post if you’re looking for an authentic Chinese/Taiwanese home-cooked meal! Ahgoo’s Kitchen in Temple City serves up comforting dishes that taste like they came straight from your favorite family member’s kitchen.
Ahgoos' Kitchen (Temple City)
🍛✨ Kyuramen may be Arcadia’s newest ramen shop, but the real star of the menu isn’t ramen—it’s the Tonkatsu Omurice. A silky, fluffy egg blankets chicken fried rice, paired with a perfectly crispy tonkatsu. Choose between curry or demiglace sauce—I ...
Kyuramen (Arcadia)
🥢🍶 Arcadia’s newest yakitori spot Sumibiyakitori Kidori is featuring a $80 omakase that includes an appetizer, salad, liver pate, 10 skewers, and 1 rice or noodz dish!
Sumibiyakitori (Arcadia)
🐟🥡Have you ever tried 豆酥鱈魚 (dou su xue yu - steamed cod with crispy soybean)?
Chang's Garden (Arcadia)
Valley: Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, North Hollywood, Encino
You have to try these Israeli pastries! They are delicious flaky pastries filled with cheesy goodness.
Borekas Sephardic Pastries (Sherman Oaks, CA)
OyBar is by far the best bar in Studio City, CA right now. Their drinks pack a punch, yet they’re incredibly delectable. The Seventh Son (their take on Penicillin) and the Firing Squad are a few faves. But here’s the kicker—the food is just as good a...
OyBar (Studio City, CA)
Sushi lovers, rejoice! Studio City’s new sushi spot, Akira Sushi, is a culinary paradise you can’t afford to miss. Let Chef Leo take the reins with his exceptional omakase creations. You’re welcome to order à la carte as well!
Akira Sushi (Studio City, CA)
Petit Trois is an amazing french bistro with locations in Hollywood and Sherman Oaks, CA. I’d been to the originally Hollywood location before, and I’m happy to report the Sherman Oaks location is just as good. You must order the steak tartare, escar...
Petit Trois (Sherman Oaks and Hollywood)
Anajak Thai is my favorite Thai restaurant in the valley, maybe in all of LA. I love the family restaurant vibes and the award winning level food. Chef Justin deservedly won James Beard’s best chef award last year. There is always a line outside b...
Award winning Thai food (Sherman Oaks, CA)
Artelice Patisserie stands as a contemporary French bakery with locations in Burbank and Sawtelle, CA. Their array of delights spans cakes, macarons, tarts, eclairs, and croissants. The cakes they create are not only visually stunning but also an exp...
Artelice Patisserie (Studio City, Burbank & Sawtelle, CA)
🍤🌮 If you’re looking for fresh Mexican seafood, I’ve got just the place for you. Check out Mariscos Corona’s newest location in Valley Glen!
Mariscos Corona (Valley Glen)
Hollywood: Hollywood, West Hollywood, Thai Town, Larchmont, East Hollywood, Melrose Hill, Filipinotown
If you have a show to watch at Pantages, you HAVE to try this restaurant for dinner!
Jemma (Hollywood, CA)
🍕🍸You’re missing out if you haven’t found this lounge inside Mother Wolf! You need to check out Bar Avoja in Hollywood 👀
Bar Voja (Hollywood, CA)
Wow, the Michelin bib gourmand Thai noodles at Mae Malai are amazing!
Mae Malai (Thai Town)
Looking for some of the best breakfast sandwiches in LA? Go to Super Rad Sub Shop in West Hollywood for the answers. They are open Wed-Sat 11am-4pm. Their breakfast sandwiches will blow your mind.
Sensation Sandwiches in West Hollywood
Saltie Girl transports the flavors of fresh New England seafood to Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, CA. The menu offers a wide array of options, and I recommend sticking to classic Cape Cod seafood dishes. Be sure to indulge in the scallop Rockefe...
Saltie Girl (West Hollywood, CA)
There’s a new roasted duck place in Thai town! Roasted Duck by Pa Ord does not disappoint. Their menu is simple because the roasted duck is the star. Did I mention that the duck is boneless?! So easy and delicious to eat! The spicy catfish is another...
Roasted Duck by Pa Ord (Thai Town)
Be prepared to get transported to Paris at Coucou in West Hollywood. It’s the perfect setting for a date night or fun night out with delicious French food and drinks.
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Laya in Hollywood is the perfect place to go for a night out in Hollywood. Top Chef winner Chef Hayek’s food is delicious and the venue is stunning. When you enter, you feel like you’ve been transported to a completely different place.
Laya (Hollywood)
You know it’s a good meal when you love every dish you order. @lindenlosangeles in Hollywood is dishing out fantastic East Coast-style food.
Linden (Hollywood)
🐟🍝This Italian spot in Melrose Hill is your next date night move 💯
Etra (Melrose Hill)
🍝🍸NYC’s Italian hotspot, Alba, just hit Weho! Pasta, vibes, and big flavor—worth the hype or not? Let’s find out!
Alba (West Hollywood)
🇲🇾🍽️ LA’s newest Malaysian gem—Rasarumah is serving up bold flavors you don’t want to miss!
Rasarumah (Filipinotown)
🌮🍸 Find out if LA’s newest Mexican hotspot MXO is all hype or the real bite!
MXO (West Hollywood)
🇫🇷🍷New French wine bar in Melrose Hill—is it date-night gold?
Bar Etoile (Melrose Hill)
Downtown: Arts District, Chinatown, Historic Core, Little Tokyo, Fashion District
Hands down, one of my favorite middle eastern restaurant in LA!
Amazing Middle Eastern Food (Bavel)
Grab your friends and check out the hottest new Thai night market in downtown LA!
LA's hottest new Thai night market
This amazing French Japanese bistro is from the same team behind Ototo and Tsubaki, so I knew the food was going to be good, but it still exceeded my expectations. Every dish we ordered was phenomenal.
Camelia (Arts District)
🥡🥢 Chinatown just got a new modern Chinese American spot, Firstborn, and it’s bringing some bold and unexpected twists to the table!
Firstborn (Chinatown)
🍛🥢 An izakaya where you can order anything and the chef will try to make it? Bar Asobu is bringing the Midnight Diner magic to Little Tokyo.
Bar Asobu (Little Tokyo)
🍵🍡 Where to find Mont Blanc parfaits and Mochi crepes in LA!
Mochi-Ya Ren (Arts District)
🥚☕️Where to get Latin-Asian brunch!
Arroz and Fun (Lincoln Heights)
🦞🥪 Have you ever had a lobster katsu sandwich before? 😮
Yess (Arts District)
Southbay
Delicious modern yakitori! Gets very busy so go early or get a reservation
Modern Yakitori (Redondo Beach)
🍷🧑🍳 This Hermosa Beach bistro is run entirely by chefs! And yes, it’s worth the drive from LA.
Vin Folk (Hermosa Beach)
Have you ever had Asian inspired American bbq? You have to check out Smoke Queen in Garden Grove, CA. The meats are all smoked and cooked to perfection and the influence of Asian flavors is so unique.
East Meets West BBQ (Garden Grove, CA)
Koreatown
What an amazing lil cafe serving Chinese/Taiwanese food in Ktown!
Liu's Cafe (Koreatown, Los Angeles)
🍲🍚 Ooh, I just had one of my favorite Korean meals at Lasung Tofu in Koreatown! They’re serving up all your favorite Korean comfort foods but with next-level quality. Think BCD Tofu, but better. Trust me, you’re gonna wanna grab a seat at this tabl...
Lasung Tofu (Koreatown)
Wowza. Absolutely in love with the Detroit style pizzas at Seven Tigers Pie Club in Ktown. They have the most LA flavors, in the best way possible.
Seven Tigers Pie Club (Ktown)
You can find the perfect bites to go with your beer at Feng Mao in Koreatown. They specialize in Chinese skewers/kebabs, and their lamb skewers are fire 🔥.
Feng Mao (Koreatown)
This modern Japanese restaurant with Korean influences is serving up creative delicious food. They are offering a 7 course chefs tasting menu for $135
hibi (Koreatown)