Alibi Room might be the most unsung hero in late-night dining in LA, with specials like kimchi quesadilla, sliders, breakfast burrito, hot wings, and of course tacos available on paper plates. Read more.
A bubbling bowl of hot, spicy Korean tofu stew is going to be one of the most satisfying late night eats in town, and BCD makes up a more the adequate bowl. Read more.
Dana Hollister did a great job revamping this classic Eastside greasy spoon with a slightly more refined menu and a top drawer sweets section (like pies!). Read more.
Need some goat? Well, look no further than this new Koreatown classic, which specializes in spicy goat stew. The ingredients possess an herbal magic that's bound to cure or prevent any hangover. Read more.
The quintessential L.A. late night hang, the eighties are alive here, with vintage ceiling and leather booths galore. The pastrami is pretty solid while the breakfast items are always good choices. Read more.
This classic Sunset Strip eatery lives in a repurposed rail car, the ideal viewing perch to observe the streets below. The chili cheese dog is superior to Pink's and the ambiance can't be beat. Read more.
Expect the food to be much better pub fare, with skewers, wings, savory pancakes, and plenty of other drinking grub that goes great late into the night. Read more.
Using an almost-Chipotle style, diners rack up toppings then wait mere minutes before the wood-fired oven spits out pies. Even better, the service goes until 2 a.m. each evening. Read more.
While EP downstairs shuts down at more normal times, the LP rooftop serves cocktails and bar bites like softshell crab banh mi until 2 a.m., making this the ideal industry late night hot spot. Read more.
This classic spot in Los Feliz is one of the old-time late-night hangouts in the city, with a kooky staff and dark-retro vibe that feels almost too hipster to be true. Read more.
This late night deli has pretty darn good pastrami and even better corned beef. Grab a bottle of wine from the shop downstairs (just $6 corkage) and sip it with a grilled Reuben. Read more.
This Little Tokyo classic serves izakaya favorites such as takoyaki, yakitori, sushi rolls, grilled squid, and miso black cod at a third floor nook inside a mall. Serves until 1 a.m. Read more.
Dishes like green papaya salad, grilled pork neck, and tom yum soup are good enough to make one skip the drive to Thai Town altogether. Serves until 12 a.m. nightly, closed Mondays. Read more.
This West LA standard serves terrific izakaya favorites such as agadashi tofu and udon noodles. The large, varied menu works great with the simple beer and more extensive sake menu. Read more.
A rare 24-hour deli in Los Angeles (along with Canter's), Izzy's Deli serves the Westside with all-night matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwiches, and more to the after hours crowd in Santa Monica. Read more.
This classic Culver City fast food joint has everything from burgers to excellent pastrami. Try the chili cheese fries for something truly gut-busting. Don't skip the fruit pies either. Read more.
This clubby Italian joint in WeHo with possibly the best apple pie slice around has some decent old-school classics such as spaghetti & meatballs, funghi pizza, and carbonara. Read more.
This all-night diner in the heart of Cahuenga in Hollywood has favorites like huevos rancheros and a loaded-up breakfast sandwich. Or opt for something more composed like chicken parmesan. Read more.
Easily one of the best pad thai spots in town, this late night joint all the way up in the northern part of North Hollywood serves until 3:30 a.m. every evening. Read more.
There's nothing quite like tucking into a plate of fried kimchi rice or a bowl of spicy beef soup (yook hwe jang) into the wee hours of the night. Open 24/7. Read more.
The garlic stench permeates the entire block at this fluorescent bomb of a restaurant on Koreatown's stretch of Wilshre Blvd. Ideal after long hours at the local karaoke rooms or Korean bars. Read more.
One of two all-night restaurants, Pacific Dining Car is the elegant night owl's landing, where white tablecloths and a menu lifted from the 50's make its presence known. Read more.
This subterranean Chinese pub has great craft beer and baijiu cocktails to keep the party going, but you can also opt for some house made noodles, dumplings, or soup, if you're in the mood. Read more.
This late night pizzeria perfectly situated in Downtown will surely be a place to hit after frequenting the bars in the area. The pies here are classic, thin crust, and ready to consume on the fly. Read more.
The stewed pork leg, pad prik king (chicken preferred), turnip omelet, crispy pork belly with morning glory or broccoli, green papaya salad with raw crab, and stir-fried chicken are all worth getting. Read more.
This old-school Thai Town noodle joint serves late into the night, when the local bar goers and Hollywood trouble-makers need a hangover cure. Read more.
The homestyle dishes are authentic as can be, with quality found everywhere from the banchan to the slow-braised short rib that might be one of the best in town. Read more.
Pick between bacon topped poutine to the Montreal, topped with smoked brisket and yellow mustard, among a few dozen varieties. The place serves until late every night. Read more.
The Stout Burger has blue cheese, rosemary bacon, caramelized onions, and roasted tomatoes on a house-blend patty that's ground in house daily. Read more.
This 24-hour joint in Koreatown serves heaping platters of braised spicy (or non-spicy) oxtails and short ribs, with all the fixin's, including a great bowl of beef cabbage soup. Read more.
Swingers has all the ambiance that Tarantino would want for a movie. The hopped up servers, the standard-issue greasy spoon fare, and plenty of delicious sweets to go with the watery coffee. Read more.
Try the alambres, or for something even more crazy, opt for the ilegal, which is loaded with bacon-wrapped shrimp and whole lobster tails. Read more.
The retro-cool vibe at this Hollywood favorite might have the best late night diner food in the city. The breakfast items are great as is the burger. Read more.
This popular burger restaurant has been around since the 1940's. The burgers and pies are made the old fashioned way, with quality ingredients and quick counter service. Read more.
This pub on the edge of Skid Row and Little Tokyo is a great place to escape to. Try one of the crazy burgers, or go for something a little more straightforward like the Chicago-Italian beef sandwich. Read more.
This uber-popular eatery in the heart of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade does simple American cuisine that's comforting and familiar. Read more.
Downtown doesn't have a better composition than The Original Pantry Cafe, a tried-and-true greasy spoon institution that grills solid steaks and makes the ideal pancakes, any time of day or night. Read more.
This Hollywood gastropub serves a hefty menu up until 1:30 a.m. with favorites such as Welsh Rarebit, Crispy Pig Ear Salad, and Fish & Chips. 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.
This swanky burger joint inside the Roosevelt hotel has a bordello-type feel to it that feels great after drinking along Hollywood Blvd. Read more.
Pick desired sausages, get them grilled up, top with caramelized onions, mustard, and peppers, place in bread roll. Wurstkuche does this formula with remarkable ease, and serves late most nights. Read more.
If you want to party like a Korean in Seoul, you have to end the night with gamjatang, a pork neck stew that's laden with potatoes. Read more.
This arcade bar in Echo Park also sports some of the most compelling pan-Asian cuisine in town and serves dinner until at least midnight, with later hours on the weekend. Read more.
The food at Suehiro is decidedly Japanese comfort fare, but when it's midnight, what's better than some fried tonkatsu? Read more.
Dining late in Chinatown is a bit of a rite of passage for any Angeleno. While there are probably better restaurants in Chinatown, Full House stays open until 3 a.m. Read more.
With weird, tacky 90s-style decor and that friendly neighborhood vibe, it's the place for linguine, chicken parm, and other carbs galore. Read more.
This terrific Korean barbecue spot recently got an interior overhaul. Come with friends, order up some soju, and toast to some of LA's best Korean barbecue way late into the evening. Read more.
Ever needed a late night sushi fix that wasn't based on rolls? Kanpai is your answer. Amazingly open until 1 a.m., though it's best to call if you're heading over after midnight. Read more.
This bustling seafood restaurant in Koreatown serves lobster rolls, oysters, and uni spaghetti until past midnight, which is nice if you're looking for something other than KBBQ or dumplings. Read more.
This old-school Italian joint has been around for almost 60 years on a sleepy corner of North Hollywood. Think heaping plates of chicken parm with spaghetti, cheesy garlic bread, and massive pizzas. Read more.
This technologically savvy ramen joint makes diners order via an iPad strapped to the wall, making for a streamlined order for this 21st century comfort food. Read more.
This every day sandwich spot has some cravable favorites, like the filet-mignon laden Bentley, loaded with blue cheese to boot, available until midnight daily and until 2 a.m. on weekends. Read more.
