Gjelina
Venice hotspot for vegetable plates, pizza, and shareable small plates.
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
The Godmother: LA’s iconic Italian deli sandwich experience.
Soowon Galbi
Beloved KBBQ spot with charcoal grills and great marinades.
For the Win
Compact burger stand serving top-tier smashburgers.
Jitlada Restaurant
Legendary Southern Thai heat bomb and LA institution.
Sichuan Impression
Fiery Sichuan restaurant with numbing spice and bold flavors.
Raffi's Place
Massive Armenian-Persian restaurant with huge platters and patio.
Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine
Indonesian Borneo dishes in a low-key Alhambra strip mall.
Mariscos Jalisco
Iconic shrimp tacos dorados from a beloved LA food truck.
Philippe The Original
French dip pioneer with sawdust floors and cafeteria lines.
Johnny's Pastrami
Retro pastrami and burger joint with strong Westside vibes.
Mini Kabob
Tiny Armenian kebab shop with huge flavor and cult following.
Horses
Euro-leaning Hollywood bistro with strong cocktails and scene-y energy.
Musso & Frank Grill
Hollywood’s oldest restaurant with martinis and steakhouse classics.
The Apple Pan
Counter-only West LA burger and pie institution since 1947.
Dear John's
Dark, throwback Culver steakhouse revived by modern chefs.
Jon & Vinny's
All-day Italian-leaning spot for pizza, pasta, and breakfast.
Felix Trattoria
Handmade pasta temple in Venice with open pasta lab.
Sqirl
Daytime cafe with creative toasts, grains, and jams in Virgil Village.
Quarter Sheets
Detroit-style pan pizza and cakes in a low-key strip mall.
Tsubaki
Stylish izakaya with charcoal-grilled plates and strong sake list.
Gwen
Butcher shop and steak-centered tasting menu from Curtis Stone.
Pasjoli
Refined French bistro from chef Dave Beran in Santa Monica.
Sonoratown
Northern Mexican flour tortillas, grilled meats, and perfect tacos.
Dayglow
Specialty coffee bar with bright aesthetic and dialed-in drinks.
IKI RAMEN
Neighborhood ramen shop with rich broths and casual vibe.
Leo's Tacos Truck
Spinning al pastor trompo and LA-famous late-night tacos.
Tacos Sinaloa
East LA taco institution with multiple meats and salsas.
Bhan Kanom Thai
Thai dessert and snack shop packed with sweets and treats.
Dollar Hits
Filipino street skewers and snacks grilled over charcoal at night.
Attari Sandwich Shop
Persian sandwich and soup stand with a leafy courtyard.
Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken
Nashville-style hot chicken with legendary lines and spice levels.
Holbox
Yucatán-inspired seafood stand with serious cheffy mariscos.
Amphai Northern Thai Food Club
Northern Thai specialist serving deeply flavored regional dishes.
Soban
Homey Korean restaurant specializing in banchan and braises.
Park's BBQ
Benchmark Koreatown KBBQ with prime meats and polished service.
Kang Kang Food Court
SGV Chinese food court with huge menu and cafeteria vibes.
Pine and Crane
Modern Taiwanese cafe with noodles, greens, and tea in Silver Lake.
India Sweets & Spices
Indian vegetarian steam-table cafeteria plus grocery store.
Kumquat Coffee DTLA
DTLA specialty coffee stop for expertly pulled espresso and beautifully built seasonal drinks.
Barbacoa Estilo Toluca.
Weekend-only barbacoa with rich consomé and handmade tortillas.
Mariscos 4 Vientos
Longstanding East LA mariscos spot for tostadas and cocktails.
Dolan’s Uyghur Cuisine
Big flavors: hand-pulled noodles, kebabs, and big plate chicken.
Hayato
Intimate kaiseki counter at ROW DTLA with meticulous seasonal menus.
Providence
LA’s temple of sustainable seafood with three Michelin stars.
Somni
Avant-garde Spanish tasting menu and three-star Michelin experience.
Kato
Taiwanese-influenced tasting menu in a sleek downtown space.
Guelaguetza Restaurant
Oaxacan institution with moles, tlayudas, and live music.
Lunasia Dim Sum House
SGV dim sum hall with huge carts and big family tables.
Dudley Market
Venice beachfront bistro with seafood, natural wine, and relaxed vibe.
Saffy's
Middle Eastern feast energy: share plates, skewers, and cocktails.
Dunsmoor
Hearth-driven American cooking with one of LA’s best dining rooms.
Daybird
Sichuan hot chicken sandos from the team behind Hayato.
Villa's Tacos Los Angeles
Vibrant, over-the-top tacos piled with smoky meats and toppings.
Found Oyster
Tiny East Hollywood raw bar and seafood wine bar.
Petitgrain Boulangerie
French-leaning bakery turning out excellent breads and pastries.
Komquat Coffee
Tiny Eastside coffee bar with creative drinks and strong aesthetic.
Sushi Gen
Classic Little Tokyo sushi institution with loyal regulars.
Ondo Coffee
Korean-influenced specialty cafe with thoughtful drinks and bakes.
The Win~Dow
Beach-adjacent burger and breakfast stand with walk-up window.
Luv2Eat Thai Bistro
Phuket-influenced Thai with serious spice and strong following.
Woon
Cozy Chinese noodle shop serving family recipes in Historic Filipinotown.
Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant
Iconic Jewish deli famous for pastrami on double-baked rye.
Tacos La Güera
Late-night taco stand slinging al pastor and asada.
Anajak Thai
Family-run Thai spot turned natural wine and taco night hotspot.
Ham Ji Park
Pork-neck and gamjatang specialist with big flavors.
Guisados
Stewed-taco specialists with handmade tortillas and many fillings.
Bob's Big Boy
Classic 50s diner where the Beatles ate; go Friday nights for the classic car show.
Sapp Coffee Shop
Classic Thai diner famous for jade noodles and boat noodles.
endorffeine
Tiny Chinatown coffee bar with precise pour-overs and espressos.
endorffeine
Tiny Chinatown coffee bar with precise pour-overs and espressos.
Sonoratown
Northern Mexican flour tortillas, grilled meats, and perfect tacos.
The Bradbury Building
Iconic iron-and-glass atrium—quick DTLA architecture hit.
Hauser & Wirth
Massive Arts District gallery—easy contemporary art drop-in.
Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant
Iconic Jewish deli famous for pastrami on double-baked rye.
Mariscos Jalisco
Iconic shrimp tacos dorados from a beloved LA food truck.
Holbox
Yucatán-inspired seafood stand with serious cheffy mariscos.
Kumquat Coffee DTLA
DTLA specialty coffee stop for expertly pulled espresso and beautifully built seasonal drinks.
Dunsmoor
Hearth-driven American cooking with one of LA’s best dining rooms.
Park's BBQ
Benchmark Koreatown KBBQ with prime meats and polished service.
Tacos Sinaloa
East LA taco institution with multiple meats and salsas.
Kato
Taiwanese-influenced tasting menu in a sleek downtown space.
Sqirl
Daytime cafe with creative toasts, grains, and jams in Virgil Village.
Silver Lake Reservoir
LA reset walk—flat loop, views, and golden-hour light.
Sunset Blvd
The classic LA strip—cruise, wander, and improvise stops.
Sapp Coffee Shop
Classic Thai diner famous for jade noodles and boat noodles.
Amphai Northern Thai Food Club
Northern Thai specialist serving deeply flavored regional dishes.
Griffith Observatory
Best “big view” in LA—go for sunset and city lights.
Bhan Kanom Thai
Thai dessert and snack shop packed with sweets and treats.
Bob's Big Boy
Classic 50s diner where the Beatles ate; go Friday nights for the classic car show.
Musso & Frank Grill
Hollywood’s oldest restaurant with martinis and steakhouse classics.
The Troubadour
Legendary small venue—catch a show for instant LA energy.
Petitgrain Boulangerie
French-leaning bakery turning out excellent breads and pastries.
Palisades Park
Oceanfront stroll in Santa Monica—easy views, low effort.
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
The Godmother: LA’s iconic Italian deli sandwich experience.
Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice’s best browse street—shops, coffee, and people-watching.
The Win~Dow
Beach-adjacent burger and breakfast stand with walk-up window.
Eames Foundation
Design pilgrimage—booked tours, iconic modernist house vibes.
Point Dume
Malibu cliffs + ocean drama—short hike, huge payoff.
Felix Trattoria
Handmade pasta temple in Venice with open pasta lab.
Dear John's
Dark, throwback Culver steakhouse revived by modern chefs.
