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What to Eat in Los Angeles
Diversity is the key to LA's cuisine. It's also no surprise that LA is the birthplace of the celebrity chef phenomenon, with big names like Wolfgang Puck and Gino Angelini at the forefront of the city's premier kitchens. Diners especially enjoy the exquisite (albeit expensive) Italian options at Osteria Mozza in Hollywood. Travelers may also opt for certain restaurants based on who might be sitting at the next table. Those looking for a star-studded meal might try Palm Restaurant or The Ivy in or near Beverly Hills, Fig & Olive in West Hollywood, or The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles boasts a more than 130-year-old Little Tokyo and has been a sushi town ever since the California roll hit LA restaurants in the 1960s – there's even an area along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City dubbed "Sushi Row." To satisfy a craving for raw fish and rice, many suggest Katsu-ya, Sushi Gen and SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa.
But you can't say you've truly had the Los Angeles food experience until you've consumed your weight in Mexican fare. Try El Compadre Restaurant for flaming margaritas, enchiladas and live mariachi music nightly. If you're feeling adventurous, order some tacos de lengua (beef tongue tacos) from a taco truck.
Food trucks serving up everything from loaded hot dogs and barbecue to sushi burritos (large sushi rolls eaten like a burrito) and gourmet quinoa bowls are popular in Santa Monica and Venice Beach, perfect for a quick bite before heading back to the sand. For an overview of the city's eclectic dining scene, sign up for a guided foodie tour.
And while Los Angeles may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of a burgeoning brewery culture, it is certainly home to some top-notch breweries beer lovers will enjoy. Those interested in a swankier scene can head to one of the city's best cocktail bars, including The Varnish and ETA.
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Tripadvisor (169)$$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034-5419Read More » - #2Salt & Straw#2 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (300)$ - $$ | American1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3739Read More » - #3Diddy Riese Cookies#3 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (992)$ | American, Fast Food926 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024-2802Read More » - #4Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant#4 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (1554)$ - $$ | American, Deli19565 Parthenia St, Los Angeles, CA 91324-3406Read More » - #5Raffaello Ristorante#5 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (267)$ - $$ | Italian400 S Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90731-2626Read More » - #6Providence#6 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (787)$$ | Seafood5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3623Read More » - #7Tocaya Organica#7 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (290)$ | Mexican, Latin1715 Pacific Ave Venice, CA 90291, Los Angeles, CA 90291Read More » - #8Angelini Osteria#8 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (488)$ - $$ | Italian, Sicilian, Southern-Italian7313 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-2534Read More » - #9Maccheroni Republic#9 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (330)$ - $$ | Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1208Read More » - #10Karl Strauss Brewing Company#10 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (117)$ - $$ | American, Brew Pub, Bar, Pub600 Wilshire Blvd Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3212Read More » - #11Cafe Gratitude#11 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (412)$ - $$ | American, Cafe512 Rosemont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026-4032Read More » - #12Sushi Gen#12 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (479)$ - $$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian422 E 2nd St Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012-4209Read More » - #13Toast Bakery Cafe#13 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (389)$ - $$ | American, Cafe8221 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4302Read More » - #14Pitchoun!#14 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (257)$ - $$ | French, Cafe, European545 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1006Read More » - #15Langer's#15 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (823)$ - $$ | American, Deli, Diner704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057-4020Read More » - #16Flake#16 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (128)$ | American, Cafe513 Rose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291-2605Read More » - #17Magic Castle#17 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (400)$$ | American7001 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028-8600Read More » - #18Genwa Korean BBQ#18 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (194)$ - $$ | Barbecue, Asian, Korean5115 Wilshire Blvd Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4366Read More » - #19Nickel Diner#19 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (292)$ - $$ | American, Diner524 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1422Read More » - #20Gjusta#20 of 11,822 Places to Eat in Los Angeles
Tripadvisor (308)$ - $$ | American, Cafe320 Sunset Ave Venice, Los Angeles, CA 90291-2632Read More »
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