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Iconic LA Tastes
Cecconi's is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

1. Cecconi's

9.0
8764 Melrose Ave (at N Robertson Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 191 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Don't miss their $7 black truffle burger (on the 4-7 happy hour menu). It’s as funky as anything those big-boy burger places tend to throw at you, but with a laid-back classiness that’s hard to match. Read more.

Plan Check Kitchen + Bar is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

2. Plan Check Kitchen + Bar

8.5
1800 Sawtelle Blvd (at Nebraska Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · West Los Angeles · 168 tips and reviews

eeena d.eeena d.: Truffle Burger. Need I say more?

Grub is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

3. Grub

911 Seward St (at Barton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 111 tips and reviews

Juliana C.Juliana Cox: Best hole in the wall in LA. The food is unreal. I crave their White Truffle Burger in the middle of the night.

Umami Burger is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

4. Umami Burger

1520 N Cahuenga Boulevard (btwn Sunset & Selma), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Central Hollywood · 196 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew S: Truffle Burger may be the best burger in LA.

Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

5. Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong

3465 W 6th St (at Chapman Plaza), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 144 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: The pork neck is amazing! Pork is their specialty. Take advantage of it. Hands down the best pork bbq and pork selection. Valet parking is behind the Chapman Plaza area. Expect to wait.

Park's BBQ is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

6. Park's BBQ

9.2
955 S Vermont Ave (at W Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 82 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Park's Tokyo-X crossbred pork belly may be the best pig in Koreatown & at more than $30 for an order of sliced Kobe-style beef, this is the most expensive Korean BBQ in town... but its 100% worth it! Read more.

Genwa Korean BBQ is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

7. Genwa Korean BBQ

8.8
5115 Wilshire Blvd (at Mansfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: You won’t find any other restaurant that comes even close to surpassing the 20-plus banchan side dishes this place offers that change from week to week. Try the Prime Kalbi for an entree. Read more.

Chosun Galbee is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

8. Chosun Galbee

9.0
3330 W Olympic Blvd (at Manhattan Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Vanity Fair AgendaVanity Fair Agenda: Some say this is the best Korean barbecue in Southern California. Arrive with an appetite at this popular joint, known for its generous portions and its mind-blowing short ribs and beef.

Sushi Zo is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

9. Sushi Zo

8.6
9824 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Robertson · 25 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Every time I go here for lunch with my team, we are blown away by the quality of the fish, as well as how perfect the rice is." Chef Joseph Elevado Read more.

N/Naka is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

10. N/Naka

9.1
3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mar Vista · 37 tips and reviews

Tobie C.Tobie C: Extraordinary omakase (except the pasta). You must have the wine/sake pairing for the full experience.

Sushi Gen is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

11. Sushi Gen

8.8
422 E 2nd St (btw Central & Alameda St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 106 tips and reviews

Hannah G.Hannah GM: Trust the chefs at the bar. The toro and Japanese snapper are particularly awesome, but everything here is great. Prices aren't transparent and omakase can get expensive (but the fish is worth it!).

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is one of Iconic LA Tastes.

12. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

8.9
11640 San Vicente Blvd (Darlington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Brentwood · 79 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Bergschneider: Just get the Trust Me! The chef will take care of the rest.