Simply put, this is the most intense ramen LA has ever seen. The tsukemen is a great choice for starters while the regular ramen bowl packs are garlicky punch. Read more.
The pizzas are top notch, the wine program is next level, and the cocktails are worth boasting about. But the pastas and plates are really what brings people back every day and every week. Read more.
Petit Trois has already become the most talked about French restaurant in the city. Try the omelette, steak frites, escargot; pretty much everything on the tight menu is worth ordering. Read more.
Pro tip: try the #54, a blend of both the pastrami and corned beef in one sandwich. And don't skip the rest of the classic Jewish deli menu - it's all very well executed. Read more.
While occasionally tough to nab tables, the casual vibe makes it easy to slip in any night of the week and feast on expert-level pasta, near-perfect small plates, and robust, shareable large plates. Read more.
An old school diner in the heart of Downtown, this greasy spoon never closes its doors, and hasn't since the 1920's. Order the ham steak & eggs, or a patty-melt style "burger." Read more.
Think seasonal, meat-driven rustic Italian in an industrial space in the heart of the Arts District. It's one of the most constantly booked restaurants despite having a nearly hidden location. Read more.
Studio City loves the place, ordering up scores of innovative small plates that span global flavors. Oh, and the sleek, but approachable dining room surely helps the experience. Read more.
With affordable burgers, chili bowls, and "foldies" (mini quesadillas), the food is surprisingly great for the very low price. Read more.
Everything from the seafood pancake to the tofu stew with dazzle anyone unfamiliar or well-versed in Korean food. Read more.
It's a Sonoran-style taco joint, which means grilled carne asada and other meats served on flour tortillas. Nothing beats that ambiance: an oasis in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Read more.
Rich & with a touch of zip thanks to the burger spot’s proprietary barbecue sauce blend on top, a cheap cash-only burger from this West LA institution is a must-do for anyone passing through the city.
The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge has become synonymous for people watching and its McCarthy Salad The prettily arranged dish plays on the classic Cobb and winds up on nearly every table.
Is there a better price to quality ratio in all of Los Angeles than chef Nozawa’s “Trust Me?” Probably not, which explains the rapidly expanding empire growing across the city.
Del Taco and Taco Bell wished their tacos tasted this good. With tender stewed beef and electric neon cheese, these affordable bites draw lines daily from opening to close.
Sang Yoon's "burger" is probably the seminal gourmet burger in America. Using house dry-aged beef, arugula, caramelized onions, & maytag blue cheese on an long sandwich bun, it's big enough to share.
