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Los Angeles: Lovers of all things Japanese will have to make Little Tokyo a stop. Take a self-guided tour of the National Historic Landmark District’s cultural sights.
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 320 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: Opened in 1934 and with much of its original flavor — the freshest produce, gourmet meats and cheeses, and hot donuts — plus a few extra touches (gluten-free pizza, gumbo, authentic Mexican food).
Los Angeles: The Marina del Rey harbor offers spectacular views and many outdoor activities, including jogging, roller skating, bicycling or just relaxing in the park.
5303 W Pico Blvd Ste 1 (btwn S Ridgeley Dr & Hauser Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · PICO · 58 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: Nachos include a pungent burgundy-hued Sassy Sauce, black beans (or pinto) & generous dollops of guacamole and sour cream. If you’re a true nacho baller, choose to pile on sweet chunks of lobster.
Los Angeles: Whisky lovers will love an escape in the luxurious cocktail bar that is £10 at the Montage Beverly Hills, which showcases the most celebrated limited releases of Macallan single malt Scotch whisky.
Steakhouse · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 46 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: Priced about $20 during lunch, under $30 for dinner and served with a choice of side, it's that low-key place to have a retro steakhouse experience.
11043 Santa Monica Blvd (at Sepulveda Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Westwood · 39 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: Sea urchin topped with fried yuba (tofu skin) for a little crunch, or request an omakase meal (chef’s choice) and let Takahashi know about your sea urchin fetish.
2130 Redondo Beach Blvd (at Crenshaw Blvd), Gardena, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: At $23.80 the Nigaya Bowl is packed with value. Sea urchin three ways - fresh, marinated and par-boiled - is neatly set alongside sea cucumber, scallops, tuna, salmon, and salmon roe sashimi.
329 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Udon Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 112 tips and reviews
Los Angeles: Start out with some fine tempura, like the savory soft boiled egg fried in a light crunchy batter, before the main event: sea urchin cream udon ($15.95).
Los Angeles: For 35+ years this legendary spot has introduced some of the greatest comedians of all time including Eddie Murphy, Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Sandler & Dave Chappelle. Jay Leno helped paint the ceiling.