Dining Solo
Dining Solo
Page 4Attari Sandwich Shop
Attari Sandwich Shop is a quick and casual order-at-the-counter shop in Westwood serving great sandwiches and soups.
Tsujita LA
Sawtelle’s Tsujita does the best tsukemen-style ramen this side of the Pacific and some of the best overall ramen in Los Angeles.
Chinchikurin
Chinchikurin, a Japanese restaurant serving Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, is a perfect example of everything Sawtelle has to offer.
Sushi Nishi-Ya
Sushi Nishi-Ya might have a weird location on the Glendale/Burbank border, but this is an omakase experience worth driving for.
Wax Paper
Wax Paper is a tiny sandwich counter in a shipping container by the LA river, and yes - it’s as cool as that sounds.
Hippo
Hippo is a great Italian-ish restaurant in Highland Park that’s great for all kinds of situations.
Mario’s Italian Deli
Mario’s is an old-school Italian deli in Glendale, and your spot for massive cold cut sandwiches at lunch hour.
Tarzana Armenian Deli And Grocery
Tarzana Armenian Deli is a family-run spot in the Valley that’s home to some excellent pita wraps.
Charcoal
Both neighborhood hangout and special occasion spot, Charcoal is sometimes a bit confusing, but not when it comes to their very tasty food.
Elena’s
Elena’s is a no-frills, family-run Greek/Armenian restaurant in Glendale and your move for lentil soup on a cold day.
Rodded Restaurant
Rodded is an all-around solid Thai restaurant, but if you aren’t ordering the duck noodle soup, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
Jackson Market and Deli
Jackson Market is a neighborhood deli/general store/hang out spot in Culver City and one of the best local gems in the area.
Maccheroni Republic
Maccheroni Republic is a true neighborhood Italian restaurant in Downtown with solid pasta, a friendly staff, and a fantastic front patio.
Ma Dang Gook Soo
Ma Dang Gook Soo is a tiny restaurant in Koreatown with very good cold soybean soup.
Genghis Cohen
Genghis Cohen is a reliable enough Chinese spot in Weho when all you can muster is delivery.
Seoulmates
Seoulmates is a casual Korean spot in Beverly Grove and home to the best kalbi taco we've ever eaten.
John O'Groats
Remember breakfast? The first meal of the day? We found it, alive and well, at John O’Groats.
The Rose
The Venice staple has been turned into an all-day play pen for Venice locals. And we’re pretty into it.
Oy Bar
Oy Bar is a dive bar in Studio City that serves a fantastic burger, among other elevated bar foods.