Guidebook for DTLA
Food Scene
Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken
516 W 6th StGood fried chicken and crazy doughnuts.
Pitchoun!
545 S Olive StBest Croissants
Yummy Handrolls (same wonder as Sugarfish but less $)
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KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
421 S Main StYummy Handrolls (same wonder as Sugarfish but less $)
I-Marikhi yaseGrand Central
317 S BroadwayGreat food, groceries, butcher, fun!
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StBest sushi
Le Petit Paris
418 S Spring StBeautiful Restaurant and great food.
If you venture into Chinatown this is one of the few good Chinese Restaurants left. If you want Peking duck you have to order it beforehand. Their wonton soup and orange chicken is really good! Great for large groups. A fun experience!
Plum Tree Inn
If you venture into Chinatown this is one of the few good Chinese Restaurants left. If you want Peking duck you have to order it beforehand. Their wonton soup and orange chicken is really good! Great for large groups. A fun experience!
Awesome southern food. An alternative to Chinese food when visiting Chinatown.
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The Little Jewel of New Orleans
207 Ord StAwesome southern food. An alternative to Chinese food when visiting Chinatown.
Tasty Ramen with outdoor seating. Not the best in the area but usually no wait.
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Orochon Ramen
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StTasty Ramen with outdoor seating. Not the best in the area but usually no wait.
Mochinut downtown
728 S Olive StDonuts made from mochi. Very unique and tasty!
Otium
222 S Hope StGreat food and ambiance, next to Broad Museum
Popular Ramen location - usually a wait
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo
132 S Central AvePopular Ramen location - usually a wait
Beard Papa's
2130 Sawtelle BlvdSuper yummy Japanese Cream puffs
BADMAASH Downtown LA
108 W 2nd StStreetfood style Indian cuisine.
Tea Maru - Housemade Boba
709 W Las Tunas DrYummy boba!
Little Damage
700 S Spring StUnique Ice Cream Flavors!
Fugetsu-Do
315 E 1st StIconic historical Japanese Mochi shop.
Holy Basil DTLA
Authentic Thai Food Experience
Pizzeria Bianco
Unique pizza experience - lunch time walk up
Mrs. Fish
448 S Hill StFun atmosphere with good food. Right across the street!
Arts & Culture
IMuziyamu wezomculo wezokwakha
250 S Grand AveIziko Lomuzi WabaseJapan WaseMzantsi Afrika
100 N Central AveWalt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveInteresting Private Collection. Unique architecture and it's free!
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveInteresting Private Collection. Unique architecture and it's free!
Itheater Ahmanson
135 N Grand AveLive theatre productions.
I-Theater ye-Orpheum
842 S Broadwayvaried performances and events
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand AveOpera and Dance performances, events
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetLatino Mexican heritage - food, art, activities,
bradbury building
304 South BroadwayBeautiful Historical Building
Iconic Book Store - used and rare books, readings, performances
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetIconic Book Store - used and rare books, readings, performances
Shopping
Urban Outfitters
1520 N Cahuenga BlvdReally fun Japanese bookstore with unique gifts and books and stationery. When you’re here head downstairs to the food market!
Kinokuniya Los Angeles
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StReally fun Japanese bookstore with unique gifts and books and stationery. When you’re here head downstairs to the food market!
This place is indeed mostly food, but it’s so fun! Lots of interesting kitchenware, gifts, treats. You can get really tasty budget ready-made food here.
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Marukai Market
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StThis place is indeed mostly food, but it’s so fun! Lots of interesting kitchenware, gifts, treats. You can get really tasty budget ready-made food here.
Apple Tower Theatre
802 S BroadwayLarge Apple Store
A smaller shopping area a few blocks from Little Tokyo. Fun shops and good food.
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Little Tokyo Market Place
333 S Alameda StA smaller shopping area a few blocks from Little Tokyo. Fun shops and good food.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand AveRite Aid Pharmacy
500 S BroadwayRalphs
645 W 9th St
BUZZ wine beer bottleshop & bar
460 S Spring StBeer, Wine, spirits
Drinks & Nightlife
Perch
448 S Hill StViews!
The Edison
Cool steampunk decor
Precinct DTLA
357 S BroadwayGay Bar, fun, dancing, diverse, close by
Mezcalero
525 E Broadwaycasual, good food and drink, close by
The Continental Club
116 4th Streetvaried music, check nights
The Wolves
519 S Spring StAmazing period decor
Parks & Nature
Spring Street Park
428 S Spring StSmall Dog Park
Dog Park, children's play area, live music events. A lot of homeless, but no homeless in the children's playground area.
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Pershing Square
532 S Olive StDog Park, children's play area, live music events. A lot of homeless, but no homeless in the children's playground area.
Iphaki YaseGrand
200 N Grand AveLarge park, fountains, playtime, events
Sightseeing
OUE Skyspace LA
633 W 5th Stexpensive view deck (starting at $25), glass slide
Little Tokyo
fun shopping, snacks and food, noodle shops, temples museum
Los Angeles Flower Market
754 Wall StFun to walk around and see all the flowers!
Angels Flight Railway
351 S Grand AveHistorical tram