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.
Blink and you might miss this San Gabriel Valley hole-in-the-wall where diners can watch dumplings being made from behind a clear partition. [Eater 38 Member]
A big chain in its native Japan, Santouka in the Misuwa Marketplace offers some of the freshest, most delicious traditional-style ramen in LA. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Moderately priced super seasonal eats straight from SM farmers markets served in a pleasant, tasteful space. Seasonal desserts come from neighbor bakery Huckleberry. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
If LA has a temple of molecular gastronomy, this is it. Bring your wallet and a refined a palate as you can muster. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
High quality rustic Northern Italian fare served within a small, minimalist space. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Though it caters to an older crowd, the institution vibe of this BevHills heavy hitter makes it the quintessential LA amusement park. [Eater 38 Member]
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.
Despite one too many rules, Sang Yoon's burger joint is straight-up killer, and serves a vast selection of craft beers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Market driven globally-influenced small plates paired with craft beers enjoyed in a casual Little Tokyo setting. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
It's all about the perfectly sized burger with the juiciest meat, ever. Bonus: most burgers are under $10. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A big dog food truck, one of the originals; look for a Korean spin on tacos, quesadillas, burritos. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This is the best restaurant concept EVER. But all good things must come to an end. Star at the top, end at the top. That's how the best of the best do it!!!
Happy hour is 4-7PM here. Get a $7 cocktail du jour (rotates weekly), $4 beer or $5 glass of wine. The chip dip is delicious.
Get the cold noodle soup! They won't let you take it home (lest you figure out the secret recipe) and it's the best cold vinegar-y goodness...
Get the meatball sub - the French bread is toasted, the meatballs are fresh and the tomato sauce is solid.
Love the option of veggie sausage/bacon with The Home Skillet at 7.95 it's surprisingly inexpensive for Hollywood fare. Their hashbrowns are my favorite in town. Bloody Mary's are solid.
Snag the namesake original with yellow mustard/chili/raw onion or the ground-beef-in-a-bun “Loose Burger,” because some days you like your meat together and others you just want it to hang free. Read more.
You can easily fill up on the extensive menu that lists more than 30 side-dish/small-plates options.
Urban Masala offers another alternative with its semi fast-food scene and wallet-friendly combo plates like the Masala Bowl and Bombay Plate, both under $10. Read more.
