This of-the-moment Atwater spot offers a slightly non-traditional falafel sandwich, but it is really terrific none-the-less Read more.
Treat yourself to the $26 Mai Tai, history in a cocktail glass. Or toast to Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister with a Lemmy-inspired Old Fashioned sweetened with tobacco-smoked Mexican Coke syrup. Read more.
A classic LA show. See-and-be-seener, loved, or love-hated, for its fabulous old school, if pricey, fare. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
As old school as it gets. It's all about regulars and not-cheap traditional Italian offerings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The Original Pantry never closes — and never loses a step. Stop in any time (ideally late at night when the tourists have disappeared) for some steak and eggs and a good time. Read more.
Bring friends to share dishes like the majestic pot au feu that ripples with pho spices; lamb breast tingling from Sichuan peppercorn, cumin, and sambal; and laksa & the Malaysian seafood noodle soup Read more.
This all-ramen restaurant from the popular izakaya just across the street serves a completely different bowl here, using thick noodles and a dense, porky broth that's chock full of garlic. Read more.
While this corner strip mall restaurant still offers flashy, over-the-top rolls for celebrity types, the real gem is the omakase, chock full of interesting fish and based on warm, well-seasoned rice. Read more.
You'll see a plate of cornbread on every table, and perhaps an order of uni-butter poached shrimp. As for entrees, opt for the hand torn pasta, fried quail, or bone-in pork chop. Read more.
This modern, airy space captures the zeitgeist of fast-casual cooking with moderate prices in a flexible space. Come for a well-grilled burger or tuna melt, and stay for the excellent house-made pies. 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.