Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Historic Cultural, Los Angeles

Wednesday • November 5, 2017Chocolate gooey brownie with caramel ribbons sea salt 😋

Bianca • July 16, 2022Best cocktails in town, so far. Check the menu, there is a cocktail for every mood and taste.

Tabi Y. • July 28, 2018A really beautiful + huge space serving delicious, authentic food. Favorites include: the baba ghanoush w fried pita, tomato & plum salad, grilled prawns, & the vanilla date crème brûlée for dessert!

Anthony D. • February 13, 2022One of the coolest looking coffee shops in LA (and the coffee’s great as well!)

Justin O. • January 6, 2022They make their own noodles here. The signature ramen has citrus notes. Great cocktail and Japanese whiskey selection. They have outdoor seating. Only street parking.

Veronica C. • July 28, 2018Stylish bar with delicious offerings like the "Queen of Spades" with chocolate infused vodka. Live bands often play there. Its a difficult place to find but once you do it is a gem! Street parking.

Bailey D. • October 22, 2021Phenomenal menu, especially the naan, vegetables, duck tartare and passion fruit budino.

On the Grid • November 21, 2016Their coffee is strong and delightful; for a summer treat, try their cartons of New Orleans Iced Coffee, flavored with chicory and cane sugar.

Kirsten A. • July 7, 2019Combines traditional & exotic on an extensive menu of sausages you’ll find in Germany & elsewhere with a dynamite beer list & the best frites - this is a must stop whenever I’m in the Arts District.

Jordana • May 17, 2015Best pho in LA. Get the #20 charbroiled pork or the #4 brisket. 💯

Thirsty J. • February 21, 2016Fav new drinking spot, hidden in the arts district- indoors or awesome outdoor patio, 18 taps and pop-up noodle stand!

Connie C. • June 25, 2017Gorgeous interior if you're in the glass house space. Try the lamb belly, Spanish octopus, porter pork, uni/lobster bucatini, and shishito peppers, and yuzu custard. Cocktails are fab too.

Michael P. • March 23, 2009The best traditional French Dip sandwich in LA. I also recommend the tapioca pudding!

Jason K. • March 26, 2019Great meal! Standouts: uni/avocado with soft tofu, sprouted romanesco, buttery black cod, and killer banana mousse dessert.

blake r. • September 5, 2010Best Sushi in LA. Order a spicy tuna hand roll! Aside from that you can get any of your favorite sushi items. Everything is amazingly fresh and high quality!

M-L M. • June 18, 2015An amazingly good vegetarian in DTLA. Check out their salad bar and their Lemon cream linguini is to dye for. Great trendy space both inside and outside.

Liz K. • October 12, 2011Best ramen in LA! New & cleaner than Daikokoya (my 1st ramen love)

Alex S. • October 1, 2012Get the number 7 or the cold cut sandwich. Great atmosphere and perfect for lunch. An institution.

Denise W. • August 16, 2010After a run at the Cornfield state park, walked over & had a great brunch. Loved the green turkey chorizo.

Pamela E. • July 20, 2010Amazing latte art - pigs, Hello Kitty - Italian cappuccino = heavenly

Adrian P. • June 22, 2015Great whiskey selection along with a great happy hour from 5-7pm. Probably your best bet for liquor and cocktails in the Little Tokyo area.

Odile R. • March 26, 2023Don’t be in the rush and book before visiting the hauser and wirth gallery, ideally at 12 pm. Great food and Negroni, Italian espresso at its best and try their beignets!

DJ . • November 18, 2022So unique and tasty. Can’t recommend this place enough. Gotta get the ube flavoured soft serve.

Stephanie W. • April 19, 2018My favourite matcha soft serve. Strong matcha flavour and very creamy

graceface k. • July 31, 2010Pork shumai for 40 cents/piece! Pork buns, rice noodles, and assorted pastries ftw!

Chloe W. • June 23, 2014You really can't go wrong at this place. Go with a small party at lunch or get there at 5 or it'll take awhile for you to get a table.

Go Find Alice • May 28, 2015Pricey but hands down the best Shabu place in LA. The wagyu beaf is melt in your mouth delicious. Their banana pie is a just as well!

Mohammed A. • July 19, 2020Today i went there again as they have Brisket and Burnt Ends & Beef rips i order the three meat platter with Corn Bread and Mac & Cheese, the brisket was the best one juicy & tender & full of flavour

Adrian P. • December 4, 2014Proper New Orleans sandwiches here. Shrimp, Shrimp and Oyster, fried catfish po' boys and more. Order on the left at the checkout and pick up on the right by the tables. The sandwiches are huge.

Lux L. • September 6, 2014This is my neighborhood bar and it's kind of the best! Great bartenders, fabulous jukebox and (usually) a cool, arty crowd.