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Apey Kade
Apey Kade is a tremendous Sri Lankan restaurant in Tarzana and one of the only of its kind in The Valley.
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Shamshiri Grill
Shamshiri Grill in Westwood is one of the great Persian staples of Little Persia.
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Raffi's Place
Raffi's is an institution and the perfect place for a massive group dinner in Glendale.
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Carnival
Carnival is a solid Lebanese restaurant in Sherman Oaks where the people-watching is the main event.
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Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen
Dulan’s is an LA soul food institution, with two locations in Inglewood (and one in Crenshaw).
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16 Classic Chinese Restaurants In LA's Chinatown
Iconic bakeries, mom-and-pop shops, and lots of dim sum.
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Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
Roscoe's is a flat-out LA institution. Visit their new flagship store in Mid-City for fried chicken that will make you cry tears of joy.
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The Old Hollywood Restaurant Guide
15 classic spots indelibly tied to the golden age of tinseltown.
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Chateau Marmont
You'll probably spot some celebrities at Chateau Marmont, but you'll also get a well-made drink.
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Musso & Frank Grill
Musso & Frank is an unexpected piece of actual culture along Hollywood Blvd: a class restaurant where it’s impossible to have a bad time.
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Dal Rae Restaurant
Dal Rae is a classic steakhouse in Pico Rivera that's particularly festive during the holidays.
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Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Mijares is a hacienda-style restaurant in Pasadena that’s been run by the same family since it opened in 1920.
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La Cabañita
La Cabañita is a homey Mexican spot tucked way up in the foothills of North Glendale.
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Leo's Mexican Food
Leo's in Lawndale is one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the South Bay and home to "cheese chips."
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The Original Pantry
The Original Pantry is a greasy spoon in DTLA that’s been open since 1924. The food might be mediocre, but the people watching is A+.
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Irv's Burgers
Irv's is a West Hollywood staple, serving greasy burgers, tuna melts, and fries.
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Pann's Restaurant
Pann's is a retro diner in Inglewood where you can eat waffles in a big leather booth.
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Cielito Lindo
Cielito Lindo is a colorful food stand on Olvera Street that's been frying up its signature taquitos since 1934.