Just Food & Drink
Food scene
Some good foodie places in LA, in my opinion
Best modern Italian-fusion restaurant but a little pricey in my opinion. Their food is crafted very carefully with a modern touch, you can see them working hard in the kitchen. Almost everything on the menu is good even the salads were good. Reservation is required otherwise the wait is very long and you may not get lucky enough to eat here.
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Bestia
2121 E 7th PlBest modern Italian-fusion restaurant but a little pricey in my opinion. Their food is crafted very carefully with a modern touch, you can see them working hard in the kitchen. Almost everything on the menu is good even the salads were good. Reservation is required otherwise the wait is very long and you may not get lucky enough to eat here.
Best French-Italian restaurant in my opinion. Almost everything on the menu is good. Their dessert selections were amazing, I love the tiramisu.
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveBest French-Italian restaurant in my opinion. Almost everything on the menu is good. Their dessert selections were amazing, I love the tiramisu.
Best traditional Italian restaurant in my opinion. You will get the best for your money because the portions are very big. I rather spend my money here than the overrated Pasta Sisters.
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Maccheroni Republic
332 S BroadwayBest traditional Italian restaurant in my opinion. You will get the best for your money because the portions are very big. I rather spend my money here than the overrated Pasta Sisters.
Traditional dim sum restaurant with great taste and more affordable than Dim Tai Fung.
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Elite Restaurant
700 S Atlantic BlvdTraditional dim sum restaurant with great taste and more affordable than Dim Tai Fung.
Best Vietnamese-fusion restaurant in my opinion. Traditional Vietnamese dishes with a modern touch but still come with all the flavors.
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Little Sister Downtown
523 W 7th StBest Vietnamese-fusion restaurant in my opinion. Traditional Vietnamese dishes with a modern touch but still come with all the flavors.
Affordable beachside restaurant with good quality food at Venice Beach. The happy hours is cheaper than other places along the beach. Love the mango margarita!
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The Sidewalk Cafe
1401 Ocean Front WalkAffordable beachside restaurant with good quality food at Venice Beach. The happy hours is cheaper than other places along the beach. Love the mango margarita!
This French-American fusion restaurant is great for breakfast, brunch, and dinner along with great pastries. The salmon avocado toast was my favorite.
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Republique
624 S La Brea AveThis French-American fusion restaurant is great for breakfast, brunch, and dinner along with great pastries. The salmon avocado toast was my favorite.
Best Meditteranean & Persian food in my opinion. There is an open kitchen and you can see the meat being cooked. The seasoning are just right and they give you a big portion.
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Shamshiri Grill
1712 Westwood BlvdBest Meditteranean & Persian food in my opinion. There is an open kitchen and you can see the meat being cooked. The seasoning are just right and they give you a big portion.
Best affordable good quality and fast sushi in my opinion. You can see the sushi on the conveyor belt before picking one. They also have other food available on the touch screen such as ramen.
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
2130 Sawtelle BlvdBest affordable good quality and fast sushi in my opinion. You can see the sushi on the conveyor belt before picking one. They also have other food available on the touch screen such as ramen.
Big food court where you can try different types of food.
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I-Marikhi yaseGrand Central
317 S BroadwayBig food court where you can try different types of food.
For ramen fan, this is a great ramen place in LA in my opinion. This location is the best because it is at the center of Little Tokyo. Other Shin-Sen-Gumi locations' quality and service are not as good as here.
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo
132 S Central AveFor ramen fan, this is a great ramen place in LA in my opinion. This location is the best because it is at the center of Little Tokyo. Other Shin-Sen-Gumi locations' quality and service are not as good as here.
Famous bakery in LA with a large selection of bakery goods. Famous for their Cheese Rol, Refugiados (Guava and Cheese Strudels), and Potato Balls. Get there early because the line gets very long.
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
315 N Brand BlvdFamous bakery in LA with a large selection of bakery goods. Famous for their Cheese Rol, Refugiados (Guava and Cheese Strudels), and Potato Balls. Get there early because the line gets very long.
HaiDiLao hot pot place in my opinion for when the weather is a little chilly in LA. You can choose from a variety of flavorful broth. There's also a variety of selections for meats and vegetables.
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HaiDiLao Hotpot
400 S Baldwin AveHaiDiLao hot pot place in my opinion for when the weather is a little chilly in LA. You can choose from a variety of flavorful broth. There's also a variety of selections for meats and vegetables.
Very good seafood restaurant in Malibu with a nice view of the ocean.
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Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Very good seafood restaurant in Malibu with a nice view of the ocean.
This Korean bbq place is a little pricey but the meat quality is good. Their sauce is very flavorful so you can taste it after you grill the meat. Get there early because it gets very busy during dinner time.
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Chosun Galbee
3330 W Olympic BlvdThis Korean bbq place is a little pricey but the meat quality is good. Their sauce is very flavorful so you can taste it after you grill the meat. Get there early because it gets very busy during dinner time.
The best all-you-can-eat hot pot that is budget-friendly. Get there early because it gets very busy at dinner time.
BROTH
11221 183rd StThe best all-you-can-eat hot pot that is budget-friendly. Get there early because it gets very busy at dinner time.
Another great Korean bbq place with good meat quality and marination. Their sauce is very flavorful so you can taste it after you grill the meat. Get there early because it gets very busy during dinner time.
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Soowon Galbi
856 Vermont AveAnother great Korean bbq place with good meat quality and marination. Their sauce is very flavorful so you can taste it after you grill the meat. Get there early because it gets very busy during dinner time.
Another great traditional dim sum restaurant with great taste and is more affordable than Dim Tai Fung. You can order quickly from their touch pad.
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Lunasia Chinese Cuisine
500 W Main StAnother great traditional dim sum restaurant with great taste and is more affordable than Dim Tai Fung. You can order quickly from their touch pad.
Great place to eat traditional Thai food.
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Sanamluang Cafe, Hollywood/Thaitown
5176 Hollywood BlvdGreat place to eat traditional Thai food.
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdGreat modern Thai cuisine restaurant.
BCD Tofu House
3575 Wilshire BlvdGreat affordable Korean food restaurant.
Amazing and affordable Japanese and Thai ramen fusion restaurant close to the University of Southern California.
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Ebaes
2314 S Union AveAmazing and affordable Japanese and Thai ramen fusion restaurant close to the University of Southern California.
Monty's Good Burger
516 S Western AveOne of the best burger places in LA.
One of the best Nashville hot chicken sandwiches in LA. Their hot chicken is better than the OG Holwing Ray hot chicken in my opinion.
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Dave's Hot Chicken
970 N Western AveOne of the best Nashville hot chicken sandwiches in LA. Their hot chicken is better than the OG Holwing Ray hot chicken in my opinion.
Artelice Pâtisserie
One of the best patisserie places in LA with a lot of variety.
One of the best donut places in LA with way more flavorful options than the OG Randy Donut.
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SKS Donut & Croissant
5850 West 3rd StreetOne of the best donut places in LA with way more flavorful options than the OG Randy Donut.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
One of the best Brazilian-style steakhouse chains.
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
1534 N McCadden PlOne of the best Italian pizzeria places in LA.
Mastro's Steakhouse
246 N Canon DrOne of the best high-end steakhouses in LA.
One of the best restaurant and bar places in Santa Monica.
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdOne of the best restaurant and bar places in Santa Monica.
High-end restaurant and bar with an amazing view of LA.
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Soho House West Hollywood
9200 Sunset BlvdHigh-end restaurant and bar with an amazing view of LA.
Wine
Drink some good wine, pet some cute animals, and enjoy being close to the ocean in Malibu.
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Malibu Wine Safaris
32111 Mulholland HwyDrink some good wine, pet some cute animals, and enjoy being close to the ocean in Malibu.
Bar
One of the best bars/clubs in LA with 4 levels.
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Izintaba zasePacific eCafeteria ka-Clifton
648 S BroadwayOne of the best bars/clubs in LA with 4 levels.
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdOne of the best LGBTQ bars/clubs in LA.
An almost hidden place in Santa Monica, this is a restaurant, bar, and club place.
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The Victorian
2640 Main StAn almost hidden place in Santa Monica, this is a restaurant, bar, and club place.