Kat Hong
LA Staff Writer
Kat grew up in Hilo, Hawai'i—a small, beautiful town that has three-to-four restaurant openings a year, max. She now lives in Los Angeles, where she fills her time with marveling at the wonder of flight, listening to podcasts, applying for Mensa, getting rejected from Mensa, and collecting Instagram usernames like @pasadenababe, @secretlysourcednoodles, and @erewhonsilverlake.
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The Best Frozen Treats In Los Angeles
For when your body (and brain) needs a freeze—Hawaiian shave ice, Oaxacan-style paletas, and so much more.
The Brothers Sushi
The Brothers Sushi in Woodland Hills is a tiny Japanese restaurants serving one of the best chirashi bowls in the city.
The Best Noodle Soups In Los Angeles
20 delicious bowls to get you through a blustery(ish) LA winter.
The Best Restaurants In LA's South Bay
The 25 best places to eat in the South Bay, from El Segundo to San Pedro.
The Private Dining Directory
71 places to have a private dinner, no matter how many people are in your party.
Great Restaurants That Are Open On Mondays
Mondays mean alarm clocks, adult responsibilities, and struggling to find an open restaurant. Here is a guide to make the last one easier.
Pijja Palace
Pijja Palace is a genre-bending Indian sports bar in Silver Lake with tons of flatscreen TVs and saag-topped pizzas.
Where To Eat & Drink In LA's Chinatown
Dumplings, pancit, hot chicken, rum cocktails—the best Chinatown restaurants and bars in LA serve all that and much more.
22 Grocery Stores To Check Out When You’re Sick Of Ralphs
You’ll find banchan, moussaka, stockfish, and a whole lot more at these excellent LA grocery stores.
Where To Eat After Hitting The Beach
A beach-by-beach guide so you know exactly where to eat after your day in the sand.
The Best Bars On The Eastside
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to everywhere you need to be drinking on the Eastside.
4 Great Spots For Gumbo In LA
Kicking off Madri Gras or just want some cold weather comfort? We’ve got just the thing.
Mandarin Coffee Stand
Mandarin Coffee Stand is a quirky, serene cafe in Pasadena—a welcomed alternative from the typical, crowded coffee mills.
15 Classic Chinese Restaurants In LA's Chinatown
Iconic bakeries, mom-and-pop shops, and lots of dim sum.
Where To Get Thanksgiving Takeout In LA
Cooking a holiday dinner requires skill, patience, and an oven that actually tells you when it’s pre-heated. Don’t have any of those? Use this guide instead.
Where To Eat When You’re Hungover & Have No One To Blame But Yourself
Don’t eat a dry packet of ramen for breakfast.