Quiet Meals

LAGuide

10 restaurants where you and your recognizable friends can eat in peace.

Brant Cox

March 24, 2023

LAReview

Surawon in Koreatown is our favorite spot for bubbling, spicy soondubu in LA.

Arden Shore

February 13, 2023

LAGuide

When being able to hear the people at your table is part of the fun.

Brant Cox

January 25, 2023

LAReview

Mandarin Coffee Stand is a quirky, serene cafe in Pasadena—a welcomed alternative from the typical, crowded coffee mills.

Kat Hong

January 23, 2023

LAReview

Hong Kong Dim Sum House in San Gabriel serves fantastic dim sum in a tiny space.

Garrett Snyder

January 19, 2023

LAReview

If you're looking for the ultimate Sichuan hot pot experience, head to Yuan's in Rosemead.

Garrett Snyder

January 17, 2023

LAReview

Sweet Rice in Gardena is one of the best places for Thai food in the South Bay.

Garrett Snyder

January 3, 2023

LAReview

India's Tandoori is a Miracle Mile spot with tasty, affordable Indian dishes and a speedy takeout operation.

Sylvio Martins

October 7, 2022

LAReview

Steep is a modern teahouse and cocktail bar in Chinatown with a prolific selection of teas and Chinese/Taiwanese dishes.

Kat Hong

September 21, 2022

LAReview

A tea shop by day, Steep After Dark is a laidback drinking spot in Chinatown where you'll find delicious tea-infused cocktails.

Garrett Snyder

September 21, 2022

LAReview

Kanpachi Sushi & Sake is an old-school sushi spot on the border of Torrance and Gardena that serves a great affordable omakase.

Garrett Snyder

August 30, 2022

LAReview

Asterid in Downtown LA is your best bet for a pre- or post-show dinner at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Kat Hong

August 5, 2022

LAReview

Kato is an ambitious but somewhat uneven fine-dining Taiwanese restaurant in Row DTLA.

Kat Hong

August 3, 2022

LAReview

Sushi Kisen is an Edomae omakase spot in Arcadia that delivers a lot of value for its price

Garrett Snyder

June 15, 2022

LAReview

Pearl River Deli is a new-wave Chinese spot in Chinatown with fantastic Cantonese dishes.

Kat Hong

June 6, 2022

LAReview

JiST Cafe is a bright little cafe that has been in Little Tokyo for over 70 years.

Brant Cox

June 1, 2022

LAReview

Banana Leaf is an excellent Indian restaurant in Culver City.

Brant Cox

May 31, 2022

LAGuide

The world has fully reopened, but maybe you’re taking things a bit slower.

Brant Cox

May 24, 2022

LAReview

Chinatown's Zen Mei Bistro serves Cantonese dishes in a calm, comfortable atmosphere.

Kat Hong

March 11, 2022

LAReview

Alimento is Silver Lake’s neighborhood Italian restaurant where you can have a formal experience in a relaxed setting.

Kat Hong

January 26, 2022