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Eater LA Recs
Ham Ji Park is one of Eater LA Recs.

1. Ham Ji Park

8.8
3407 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 61 tips and reviews
Park's BBQ is one of Eater LA Recs.

2. 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

EaterEater: While people will quibble over whether or not Park's is the defacto best Korean barbecue in the city, it's exceptionally solid, and the perfect destination for a night out in K-Town. Read more.

Dan Sung Sa (단성사) is one of Eater LA Recs.

3. Dan Sung Sa (단성사)

8.5
3317 W 6th St (at S Berendo St), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 58 tips and reviews
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen is one of Eater LA Recs.

4. Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen

8.7
132 S Central Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 118 tips and reviews
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is one of Eater LA Recs.

5. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

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

EaterEater: Tsujita LA serves the best standard ramen and tsukemen in all of Los Angeles. The tsukemen might even be better than the ramen. Only available during lunch and cash only. [Eater 38 Member]

Father's Office is one of Eater LA Recs.

6. Father's Office

8.6
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews
Animal is one of Eater LA Recs.

7. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 232 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A newbie by comparison to some Eater 38 members, Jon and Vinny's small and loud porkapalooza delight remains all the rage with the food set. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Guelaguetza Restaurant is one of Eater LA Recs.

8. Guelaguetza Restaurant

8.8
3014 W Olympic Blvd (at Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 94 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Traditional Oaxacan bites, all reasonably-priced, served in simple Mexican digs. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Matsuhisa is one of Eater LA Recs.

9. Matsuhisa

8.7
129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The DNA upon which the Nobu empire was built, Mats is celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa's first restaurant ever, and his best by a margin. Locals who hate on it are lying to themselves. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Wurstküche is one of Eater LA Recs.

10. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If the hipsters know anything, they know links. Or so it would seem, given how many flock to the downtown joint. Serving craft beers and tasty exotic sausages. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Jitlada Thai Restaurant is one of Eater LA Recs.

11. Jitlada Thai Restaurant

8.9
5233 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Little Armenia · 132 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Are there sweeter words than "Strip Mall" when used in conjunction with "Powerful Thai flavors?" Answer: No. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery is one of Eater LA Recs.

12. Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

8.9
1517 Lincoln Blvd (btw Broadway & Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
Deli · West Los Angeles · 338 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Since 1925, the best sandwich in LA. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Picca Peruvian Cantina is one of Eater LA Recs.

13. Picca Peruvian Cantina

9575 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · South Robertson · 91 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Ricardo Zarate has paved the way for Peruvian dining in Los Angeles, and here at Picca he serves a modern interpretation of the cuisine. [Eater 38 Member]

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of Eater LA Recs.

14. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips and reviews
SUGARFISH is one of Eater LA Recs.

15. SUGARFISH

8.7
600 W 7th St Ste 150 (at Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 123 tips and reviews
Manhattan Beach Post is one of Eater LA Recs.

16. Manhattan Beach Post

9.0
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 tips and reviews

EaterEater: M.B. Post is a seasonal gastropub of sorts focused on serving small plates which highlight the daily farmers market offerings. [Eater 38 Member]

Son of a Gun is one of Eater LA Recs.

17. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This sophomore effort from Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Animal features seafood-centric fare inside a nautical-inspired space. [Eater 38 Member]

ink. is one of Eater LA Recs.

18. ink.

8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews
Superba Snack Bar is one of Eater LA Recs.

19. Superba Snack Bar

533 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This small, smartly designed eatery is described by management as a "modern pastaria," serving creative, seasonal Cali-Italian plates alongside boutique wine and craft beer. [Eater 38 Member]

Din Tai Fung Dumpling House is one of Eater LA Recs.

20. Din Tai Fung Dumpling House

1108 S Baldwin Ave (at Arcadia Ave), Arcadia, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · 233 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Synonymous with Chinese food in America maybe more so than any other restaurant. Come for the made-to-order xiao long boas but always expect a wait.

Bestia is one of Eater LA Recs.

21. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews

EaterEater: There's heavy emphasis on house-cured meats, pizzas, and pastas, with unexpected and inspired flavors. The beverage program here, from cocktails to wine, is a hit, too. [Eater 38 Member]

Krua Siri is one of Eater LA Recs.

22. Krua Siri

5103 Hollywood Blvd (Normandie), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Los Feliz · 6 tips and reviews
Izakaya SaSaYa is one of Eater LA Recs.

23. Izakaya SaSaYa

7.3
11613 Santa Monica Blvd (Btw Federal and Barry), Los Angeles, CA
Sake Bar · Westgate · 23 tips and reviews
The Spare Room is one of Eater LA Recs.

24. The Spare Room

8.1
7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Hollywood · 56 tips and reviews
Cliff's Edge is one of Eater LA Recs.

25. Cliff's Edge

3626 W Sunset Blvd (at Edgecliffe Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Silver Lake · 97 tips and reviews
Freddy Smalls is one of Eater LA Recs.

26. Freddy Smalls

11520 W Pico Blvd (at Gateway Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · West Los Angeles · 46 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea is one of Eater LA Recs.

27. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

8.7
3922 W Sunset Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 239 tips and reviews
Connie and Ted's is one of Eater LA Recs.

28. Connie and Ted's

8.7
8171 Santa Monica Blvd (at Havenhurst Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews
The Hart + The Hunter is one of Eater LA Recs.

29. The Hart + The Hunter

7950 Melrose Ave (at N Hayworth Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 82 tips and reviews
Bäco Mercat is one of Eater LA Recs.

30. Bäco Mercat

408 S Main St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Los Angeles · 146 tips and reviews

EaterEater: In addition to the bäco expect a bevy of seasonally inspired plates, craft beer, boutique wine, modern cocktails, and house-made sodas. [Eater 38 Member]

Goldie's is one of Eater LA Recs.

31. Goldie's

8422 W 3rd St (at Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 42 tips and reviews
Sunny Spot is one of Eater LA Recs.

32. Sunny Spot

822 Washington Blvd (Abbot Kinney Blvd), Marina del Rey, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
Salt's Cure is one of Eater LA Recs.

33. Salt's Cure

8.2
1155 N Highland Ave (at Lexington Ave), West Hollywood, CA
American Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Randy's Donuts is one of Eater LA Recs.

34. Randy's Donuts

8.6
805 W Manchester Blvd (at La Cienega Blvd), Inglewood, CA
Donut Shop · 207 tips and reviews
The Golden State is one of Eater LA Recs.

35. The Golden State

426 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
La Casita Mexicana is one of Eater LA Recs.

36. La Casita Mexicana

8.4
4030 Gage Ave, Bell, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Some of LA's most authentic Mexican food can be found here. Inexpensive, located in Bell, more than worth the drive. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Sushi Ike is one of Eater LA Recs.

37. Sushi Ike

7.2
6051 Hollywood Blvd (at Gower St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The menu's theme -- sushi and sashimi, no "spicy" anything -- manifests itself in no-nonsense, fleshy delicacies as naked and irresistible as a bathing Horatio Sanz Read more.

The Surly Goat is one of Eater LA Recs.

38. The Surly Goat

8.1
7929 Santa Monica Blvd (at Hayworth Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Bar · 79 tips and reviews