Chef Hiro Urasawa trained under Masa Takayama, a man who is unanimously agreed upon to be the best sushi chef in the country. Kobe-beef sashimi, Kagoshima beef shabu-shabu...read more. —Garrett Snyder Read more.
Order the live octopus and watch it squirm as you dip it in the sauce. Chew thoroughly so it doesn't choke you!
CIA Alumnus Sherry Yard is the pastry chef here. Check out some of the other amazing (and interesting!) careers our alumni are pursuing: Read more.
Tito's has two types of tacos: a beef taco with cheese, and a beef taco without cheese! Around since 1959, the traditional style tostadas, enchiladas and tamales are all under three bucks.
LA's most famous old school deli, do not miss the pastrami sandwich! [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Known mostly for their handmade marshmallows and sea salt caramels, this little cafe also has great sandwiches and a killer edamame hummus/veggie wrap- don't worry it isn't nuts and twigs, it's real f Read more.
i've heard way too much about the lobster and spicy crab. even though i generally don't eat shellfish, this i gotta try.
The DNA upon which the Nobu empire was built, Mats is celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa's first restaurant ever, and his best by a margin. Locals who hate on it are lying to themselves. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
You must start with an order of the tortillas florales: four little corn tortillas, handmade and still warm, tucked under a napkin. Each tortilla has a sprig of herb or a flower pressed into it. Read more.
Get the sausage and eggplant pizza or artichoke and eggplant if you don't eat meat.
Hollenbeck burrito BUT the ,Roosevelt SPECIAL...awwww cannot finish!, love u Manuel! Yeaayeaaa.....ELOS. R Double O..Double OSE..VE..VELT..ROOSEVELT!
Start with the chicarron de queso and jicama enchilada, and then share the probaditas 12-taco sampler. And, of course, many margaritas! Read more.
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
People can’t get enough of the lively atmosphere, friendly service, reasonably priced menu and, of course, its legendary French dip sandwich. Just follow the neon sign to au jus heaven.
El Parian's birria may be the single best regional Mexican dish in Los Angeles. Read more.
These guys provide the bread to every reputable place in LA. Go to the source for some serious tastiness.
1.5 years later, i've finally found the joint. Hearth bagel ny style is legit. Goodbye sam's and Goldstein! I'm buying by the dozen and stashing them in the freezer.
Love how they give first-timers. A trial taste of each type of chili. I went for the chicken but they were all good.
A specialty of Shandong, the beef roll here is cilantro and great fistfuls of thinly sliced meat wetted with sweet bean sauce and formed into something like a Chinese burrito the size of your arm.
The finest and most exotic coffee. The slow extraction coffee prepared at your table is great! They use the oldest semi-automated coffee maker. Try the liquid center lollipops! -Vanessa Gonzalez, Laun
Try the Oki Dog - Two hot dogs smothered with chili wrapped in a tortilla....with pastrami.
Do not fear the cat ears. Think of it as Chinese orecchiette. Make sure noodles are dao xiao (knife cut) otherwise you kind of missed the whole point.
Get a combination (soon tofu soup with bbq), or just have soon tofu straight up, this place rocks!
Big Mista BBQ hit the spot! Lots of great farms and assorted faire. A regular stop for us fo sho.
One of my favorite eating spots. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner or just picking up a quick sandwich. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts
Get the 10 potato tacos and what you don't eat take home and cook the up with eggs the next morning.
Experience a thali meal here, where you'll eat a lot of varied vegetarian dishes, scooped out by a rotating cast of waiters into the compartments on your stainless-steel thali tray: Read more.
Locate the truck by checking Twitter, @ludotruck, or Facebook. LudoTruck only serves chicken. Tony Bourdain tried chicken balls, biscuits baked with honey and lavender.
Lawry's Cut + Creamed Corn = Perfect Combo. Also get your Prime Rib medium rare so the leftovers will still be good when you heat them up again!
Anything ceviche Chef Ricardo makes will knock your socks off, so get it. Tried the Chica Morada drink and it's pretty good - almost like a corn-y jamaica drink.
The baguette is excellent - chewy on the inside with a great crispy crust - but they don't put in enough veggies or herbs (cilantro) to create the wonderful flavors of a good Vietnamese sandwich.
A classy infusion of Yucatecan dining… Chef Gilberto Cetina has created an exciting menu from a wide array of cuisines…Try the Panuchos..they are warm and tasty center will have you asking for more!
In the heart of Hollywood, this Farmer's market not only has locally grown fruits & vegetables, but street musicians, exotic wares, flowers & great food vendors! Try the pupusas! Every Sunday, 8am-1pm Read more.
You may remember Chef Susan Feniger '77 from Food Network's "Too Hot Tamales." But before she made her TV debut, she was a student at The Culinary Institute of America!
"American diner meets Vietnamese comfort food" translates to rice noodle salads, rolls, and pho at dirt-cheap prices in this Highland Park neighborhood hangout. What to order: curry chicken pot pie. Read more.
They have a salad of squid and pigs' ears on a little arugula and frisee as a first course on the regular menu. Read more.
"My favorite corned beef hash in the world is served in this swank businessman's grill in Beverly Hills." -Jonathan Gold Read more.
Instead of the full omakase, sit at the bar and ask for 10-12 pieces of sushi, whatever the chef likes. AMAZING. Buy the chefs a beer, too.
On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken both recommend Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery for their Godmother Sandwich and other specialties. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
So many good things here, try all the dumplings - especially the ones filled with soup!
The L.A. outpost of San Franciscan Sue Moore’s bright red weinermobile serves hot dogs made with organic, grass-fed beef or organic Berkshire pork.
Locals will vouch for the authenticity of its dishes - especially its flavorful boat noodle soup & tasty beef salad. As for a caffeine kick, their iced coffee will keep you up for hours!
Best bbq in LA hands down. Everything from the ribs and sliced brisket, to the sides and deserts. Hey folks, it's finga lickin GOOD.
Tried the Park Galbi, bulgogi, and beef brisket with kimchi pajeon for 4 people. We all agreed that next time we would get 3 orders of the Park Galbi.
Spicy Chinese fried chicken? At this local spot, it makes total sense: You keep eating more until you realize your mouth is on fire, you're full, and you really ought to leave some for the others.
Come to this Peruvian island in Koreatown to buy half a delicious flame-licked bird lashed with green ají sauce, a mound of rice, beans and a chicha morada for a bit more than $10. Read more.
LA was in desperate need of a casual seafood hotspot, and got one in this hip venue. Locals love it for the atmosphere and seriously good fare. But beware - the lobster rolls are said to be addictive!
The prosciutto-stuffed croissants & flaky bacon-maple biscuits are sublime! It gets crowded on Sunday mornings so go early! Featured at PLATE LA Weekly's 5th Annual Food & Wine Event March 3rd, 2013! Read more.
