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Los Angeles

1. Pie 'n Burger

7.8
913 E California Blvd (at Lake Ave), Pasadena, CA
Burger Joint · South Lake · 95 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Can’t decide what to order? George Motz, host of Travel Channel’s Burger Land, recommends the ‘double-double’ burger.

Marty's Hamburger Stand is one of Los Angeles.

2. Marty's Hamburger Stand

7.6
10558 W Pico Blvd (at Prosser Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 15 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Marty’s stand opened in 1958. Try the 'Combo' which stacks a burger and a hot-dog on the same bun. Eaten by George Motz, host of Travel Channel’s Burger Land.

The Apple Pan is one of Los Angeles.

3. The Apple Pan

8.8
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 334 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This classic LA burger shack has been open since 1947. Try the ‘Hickory Burger’ as seen on Travel Channel’s Burger Land & recommended by host George Motz.

Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe is one of Los Angeles.

4. Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe

8.3
812 N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Boyle Heights · 97 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: You’ve got to sample some of the best Mexican food in the country, including the guacamole and burritos. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.

Zankou Chicken is one of Los Angeles.

5. Zankou Chicken

8.8
1716 S Sepulveda Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Westside · 103 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: So Amazing. Middle Eastern fare: the chicken shawarma platter is just perfect. Get extra garlic sauce and extra meat. Flavorful, moist roasted chicken straight from the rotisserie. – Adam Richman Read more.

Orochon Ramen is one of Los Angeles.

6. Orochon Ramen

7.2
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St #303 (at San Pedro St), Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 110 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Get things heated up and try the Spicy Ramen. Orochon Ramen has the most authentic Japanese fare in LA. Read more.

Philippe The Original is one of Los Angeles.

7. Philippe The Original

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

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Order the signature French dipped sandwich, which Philippe's is said to have created during a very happy culinary accident. --Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

Reel Inn is one of Los Angeles.

8. Reel Inn

8.7
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Adam went for the Pacific Halibut on his visit. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Ribline is one of Los Angeles.

9. Ribline

7.7
12308 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA
BBQ Joint · 14 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Rev up your appetite for the Brahma Bull Challenge! Contestants must eat 3-lbs of Tri-tip steak on a 1-lb sourdough loaf in a limited amount of time. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

La Super-Rica Taqueria is one of Los Angeles.

10. La Super-Rica Taqueria

8.7
622 N Milpas St (at Alphonse St), Santa Barbara, CA
Taco Restaurant · Lower East · 94 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Adam devoured the La Super-Rica Especial. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

White Rabbit Truck is one of Los Angeles.

11. White Rabbit Truck

7.7
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 13 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Accept the White Rabbit Burrito Challenge and you’ll be scarfing down 6-pounds of meat, eggs, cheese and rice in less than 45 minutes. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Sapp Coffee Shop is one of Los Angeles.

12. Sapp Coffee Shop

8.6
5183 Hollywood Blvd (at North Kingsley Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Los Feliz · 81 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of the things I like about Thai food is it’s a lot of different textures, colors, sweet and sour, pleasure and pain. I feel like I’ve been to Thailand and back. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of Los Angeles.

13. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.8
1514 N Gower St (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Chicken and waffles, an unlikely sounding combination, but apparently they’ve been serving up this Southern curiosity since 1975. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.

Salt's Cure is one of Los Angeles.

14. Salt's Cure

8.2
1155 N Highland Ave (at Lexington Ave), West Hollywood, CA
American Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: At Salt’s Cure, everything’s made in house: cheeses, pickles, condiments, bread – they even butcher their own pork, beef and chicken. As seen on Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants. Read more.

15. Apple The Grove

8.0
189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Electronics Store · Mid-City West · 93 tips and reviews
The Original Farmers Market is one of Los Angeles.

16. The Original Farmers Market

9.3
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 320 tips and reviews
The Grove is one of Los Angeles.

17. The Grove

9.2
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 664 tips and reviews
Third Street Promenade is one of Los Angeles.

18. Third Street Promenade

9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews
In-N-Out Burger is one of Los Angeles.

19. In-N-Out Burger

9.1
2114 E Foothill Blvd (at Craig Ave), Pasadena, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Katsu-Ya is one of Los Angeles.

20. Katsu-Ya

9.0
11680 Ventura Blvd (at Colfax Ave), Studio City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews
The Varnish is one of Los Angeles.

21. The Varnish

118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews
Cold Spring Tavern is one of Los Angeles.

22. Cold Spring Tavern

8.7
5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 48 tips and reviews
El Mirasol is one of Los Angeles.

23. El Mirasol

8.0
784 N Indian Canyon Dr (Altamira), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Basement Tavern is one of Los Angeles.

24. Basement Tavern

8.1
2640 Main St (at Ocean Park Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Speakeasy · Ocean Park · 61 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of Los Angeles.

25. Umami Burger

4655 Hollywood Blvd (at N Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Los Feliz · 171 tips and reviews