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Tops 20: LA+surrounding
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

1. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

8.8
2057 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 208 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Very luscious and delicious. ALMOST “too much”

Guisados is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

2. Guisados

9.3
1261 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: both supremely nostalgic despite different meats n means: the chorizo reminiscent of mom’s cheapo Mexican hamburger-helper type meals, the bistec of the stews my dad put so much work into. Love u both

Park's BBQ is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

3. 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

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Delicious. Combo 1 ($127?) is great for two hungry people

The Bounty Room is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

4. The Bounty Room

7.0
4419 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA
Dive Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Fantastic deals: $3 wells and $2.50 domestics (bud light draft pint + other bottles) til 6

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

5. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

9.4
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA
Museum · 116 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Shit rips. Don’t scoff too hard at the $25 entrance fee, this place is HUGE and majorly elaborate

Marouch Restaurant is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

6. Marouch Restaurant

8.4
4905 Santa Monica Blvd (edgemont st), Los Angeles, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Little Armenia · 25 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: So good: hummus, fattoush, lamb kebab. Get an Armenian beer, why not

Zhengyalov Hatz is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

7. Zhengyalov Hatz

8.3
318 E Broadway, Glendale, CA
Bakery · City Center · 1 tip

Alex R.Alex Robertson: They make essentially one thing here, which is zhengyalov, a flatbreaddy thing stuffed with what they insist on a window poster are “TWELVE types of greens”. One of my fav vegan dishes I’ve ever had

8. Bhan Kanom Thai

8.4
5271 Hollywood Blvd (at N Hobart Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · Los Feliz · 32 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Watch the lady makin the crepe-y things it’s insane

King Bowl is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

9. King Bowl

2214 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · East LA · 4 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Incredible place. Cool old school rundown decor&good prices but like Jesus that pork belly was good and the chicken teriyaki wasn’t far behind—somehow even the fried rice was really good. Hidden gem

Chengdu Taste is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

10. Chengdu Taste

7.8
828 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: AMAZING: toothpick lamb (pictured)Great: twice cooked pork, boiled fish in green pepper broth, pork wontonsGood: Dan Dan noodles, rabbit. Overall excellent

Marielas Taco is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

11. Marielas Taco

7.2
2501 W Sunset Blvd (at N Coronado St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East LA · 11 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: The tacos are excellent (carnitas! Carne asada nice too) and they are $1.85 each what is Foursquare on about

12. The Win~Dow

7.9
1529 Griffith Park Blvd (Edgecliff Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Silver Lake · 7 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: The burger is genuinely so good, and a single patty is only $3.95

Idle Hour is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

13. Idle Hour

8.9
4824 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA
Bar · 26 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Nice, ridiculous bar. $7 mules/old fashioneds/palomas for happy hour

Jay's Bar is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

14. Jay's Bar

8.6
4321 W Sunset Blvd (at Fountain Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 30 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Good deal for Kirin and gyoza ($10) during happy hour (4-7). Karaage was good, very dark meat-y. Strip mall location

15. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Both of the things I had (Gordita and iced latte) were really good

16. The Last Bookstore

9.3
453 S Spring St (at 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Los Angeles · 170 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Awesome bookstore, so big

Coffee Memes is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

17. Coffee Memes

6.9
Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 1 tip

Alex R.Alex Robertson: I mean the name is kinda what the fuck but the iced cap was excellent

Philippe The Original is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

18. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Def gets the heart it’s cool as shit. Beef dip p good. Apple pie too

Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

19. Walt Disney Concert Hall

9.4
111 S Grand Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Bunker Hill · 163 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Bach was a bit quiet up on the balcony. Mass in B Minor was rippin though, and it’s gorgeous inside and out

Cap N' Cork Junior Market is one of Tops 20: LA+surrounding.

20. Cap N' Cork Junior Market

9.1
1674 Hillhurst Ave (at Prospect Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Store · Los Feliz · 26 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robertson: It wasn’t cheap but they had a great selection, including Pliny