Impressing Out of Towners
Impressing Out of Towners
Page 2Baba Sweets
Half-dessert shop, half-Indian restaurant in Canoga Park, Baba Sweets should be a mandatory stop whenever you’re in the SFV.
Shunji
Shunji’s omakase will cost you, but it’s worth it to try the different fish varieties and crazy things they do with vegetables.
Sawa
Sawa in Little Tokyo is a high-end sushi bar with Japanese cocktails that you'll need to book well in advance.
Howlin’ Ray's Pasadena
Howlin' Ray's second hot chicken shop in Pasadena is a bigger, better version of the chaotic Chinatown original.
Sea Harbour
Sea Harbour is a dim sum restaurant in Rosemead with great food and great people watching.
Yuan's Hot Pot
If you're looking for the ultimate Sichuan hot pot experience, head to Yuan's in Rosemead.
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.
Paratha Grill
Paratha Grill is a tiny, counter-service Indian spot making delicious stuffed flatbreads in Little India.
Dal Rae Restaurant
Dal Rae is a classic steakhouse in Pico Rivera that's particularly festive during the holidays.
Anajak Thai
Anajak is a Thai spot in Sherman Oaks that is our absolute favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles.
SimĂłn
SimĂłn is a mariscos truck in Silver Lake that serves dishes that would impress us in a fine-dining restaurant.
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Los GĂĽichos
Los Güichos is a cash-only taco truck in South Central, serving some of the best al pastor we’ve ever had.
Marco Polo
Marco Polo is a sunny restaurant at the Silver Lake Pool & Inn that specializes in seafood-y Italian.
Hansei
If you're in the mood for a truly unique dining experience, head to Hansei at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Little Tokyo
Bestia
For Italian food in Los Angeles, it still doesn’t get any better than Bestia in the Arts District.
Felix
Felix is a confident, celebration-ready restaurant in Venice where you’ll eat pasta that sends you into a fugue state.
Izakaya Hachi
Hachi is an all-purpose party izakaya in Torrance where you and your friends can drink rare sakes and eat one of the best $40 omakases around.
Jeong Yuk Jeom
Jeong Yuk Jeom is a massive, modern KBBQ spot in Koreatown with incredible cuts of dry-aged beef and prime-grade short rib.
Mariscos Jalisco - Mid City
Marisco Jalisco's Mid City location is just like the original—incredible Mexican seafood dishes we'd drive cross-country for.
Bonjuk And Bibimbab Cafe
Bonjuk & Bibimbab Cafe in Rowland Heights is a Seoul-based chain with truly excellent juk.
Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars - Mid City
Mateo's is one of LA's greatest dessert shops—a place in Ktown, Mid City and Culver City where you'll find paletas, gelato, and more.