Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
LA Food
Gjelina is one of LA Food.

1. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: Gjelina is cheerful, boozy & known for both its good-looking customers & Travis Lett's decent organic-fetish Italian food. The scene may be as crunchy as the pizza crust, but relax: It's Abbot Kinney. Read more.

2. Guisados

8.9
541 S Spring St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews

Edgar V.Edgar Varela: Get the Sampler, it's the best way to figure out what your favorite taco is. Experiment and discover new flavors.

Quarters Korean BBQ is one of LA Food.

3. Quarters Korean BBQ

8.6
3465 W 6th St # C-130, Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 45 tips and reviews

Brandon T.Brandon Tomyoy: Place is opened by the same folks behind Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong, so even though they have some differences in menu, the quality is of the same high level.

KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar is one of LA Food.

4. KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

9.3
421 S Main St (at Winston St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 73 tips and reviews

Michiel d.Michiel de Vries: Delicious and fresh hand rolls. Wait for a seat to open up, sit down and be amazed. Lobster, salmon and blue crab were my favorites.

Bestia is one of LA Food.

5. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews

Melissa R.Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse: Tartufo black truffle pizza and Cavatelli alla Norcina pasta (ricotta dumplings, more black truffles!) are THE best! Start with chicken liver crostino. For dessert? Try the chocolate tart!

Chengdu Taste is one of LA Food.

6. Chengdu Taste

7.8
828 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: Swing by SoCal’s best Sichuan restaurant for some wontons in chili oil. If by some miracle there isn’t a crowd of people waiting to get in… oh who am I kidding? There’s always a wait. Read more.

Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is one of LA Food.

7. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

8.8
2057 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 208 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: "Tsukemen is hip in all the usual ways, including obscurity, a stylized consumption ritual and flavor of an intensity that can be overwhelming the first few times out" -Jonathan Gold Read more.

Café Dulcé is one of LA Food.

8. Café Dulcé

8.7
134 Japanese Village Plaza Mall Bldg E, Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · Little Tokyo · 102 tips and reviews
Animal is one of LA Food.

9. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 233 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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.

Kiriko Sushi is one of LA Food.

10. Kiriko Sushi

11301 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 27 tips and reviews

EaterEater: There's plenty of amazing sushi in Los Angeles, but Kiriko has just the right mix of every day affordability (at least compared to some of the super high-end places) along with a casual ambiance. Read more.

Trois Mec is one of LA Food.

11. Trois Mec

716 N Highland Ave,Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: Ludovic Lefebvre is one of the greatest pure chefs ever to cook in Los Angeles. Trois Mec is the first place that has ever been his own, like a private club that happens to serve delicious cuisine. Read more.

Shi Hai Restaurant is one of LA Food.

12. Shi Hai Restaurant

1412 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Brad L.Brad L: Reviewed by Jonathan Gold. Surf clam and crab egg shrimp dumpling; congee; roast "suckling" pigeon.

Pot at the Line Hotel is one of LA Food.

13. Pot at the Line Hotel

3515 Wilshire Blvd (at Normandie), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 80 tips and reviews
Guerrilla Tacos is one of LA Food.

14. Guerrilla Tacos

826 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Arts District · 35 tips and reviews

Simple F.Simple Foodie: It's all good. Menu changes daily. Last visit: Butter Poached Grouper Taco, Pocho Taco & Ridgeback Shrimp Plate.

Burritos La Palma is one of LA Food.

15. Burritos La Palma

9.1
5120 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA
Burrito Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Flour tortillas are patted out by hand daily, filled with a spoonful or two of soft braised meats like beef birria or gooey curls of braised chicharron, then given a toast on the grill. Read more.

Grand Central Market is one of LA Food.

16. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews

KIIS FMKIIS FM: A number of vendors here sell tacos, pupusas and shawerma, all of which are fantastic and inexpensive. Peek into the cool Bradbury Building across the street, featured in Blade Runner! Read more.

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of LA Food.

17. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.4
5006 W Pico Blvd (at S Mansfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · PICO · 162 tips and reviews

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama makes an unscheduled stop at Roscoe's to greet diners and order an early dinner. Read more.

Szechuan Impression is one of LA Food.

18. Szechuan Impression

7.4
1900 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris L: Impressive Cold Noodle - thin noodle strands are tossed with a perfect blend of chili oil and vinegar. Experience multiple flavors in each bite include spicy, numbing sensation, garlic, tangy

Santa Monica Farmers Market is one of LA Food.

19. Santa Monica Farmers Market

8.3
2640 Main St (at Heritage Sq), Santa Monica, CA
Farmers Market · Ocean Park · 49 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: A foodie paradise that stretches for blocks - you can find the freshest fruits and vegetables here as well as baked goods, dried fruits and fresh flowers. Check website for times and locations.

Verve Coffee is one of LA Food.

20. Verve Coffee

9.3
8051 W 3rd St (at S Laurel Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Mid-City West · 31 tips and reviews
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar is one of LA Food.

21. Plan Check Kitchen + Bar

8.4
1800 Sawtelle Blvd (at Nebraska Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · West Los Angeles · 168 tips and reviews
Attari Sandwich Shop is one of LA Food.

22. Attari Sandwich Shop

1100 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Westwood · 33 tips and reviews
El Chato Taco Truck is one of LA Food.

23. El Chato Taco Truck

9.0
5300 W Olympic Blvd (at La Brea Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · PICO · 68 tips and reviews
Son of a Gun is one of LA Food.

24. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews
République is one of LA Food.

25. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Hancock Park · 267 tips and reviews
Ohshima Japanese Cuisine is one of LA Food.

26. Ohshima Japanese Cuisine

8.3
1956 N Tustin St (btw Meats & Taft), Orange, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Crossroads Kitchen is one of LA Food.

27. Crossroads Kitchen

9.0
8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews