Thai•
Sherman Oaks
French•
Los Alamos
JapaneseSushi•
Atwater Village
JapaneseThaiSushi•
Virgil Village
SeafoodSandwiches•
Echo Park
LA Guide
When you need brass bands, interactive experiences, or a jungle cruise inside a warehouse.
Written byJess Basser Sanders, Brant Cox, Kat Hong & Nikko Duren
LA Review
Sushi•
Beverly Hills
If you can handle the hot seat, Hilo Sushi in Beverly Hill hosts one of the most entertaining omakases in town.
Written byKat Hong
BBQ•
Santa Barbara
Cold Springs is an old stagecoach stop turned restaurant that serves some of the best tri-tip on the Central Coast.
Written byGarrett Snyder
KoreanExperimental•
Koreatown
Tokki, a Korean small plates restaurant in Koreatown, is trendy, with all the weird baggage that comes with that term—but still genuinely fun.
Korean•
Kinn is a great Korean tasting menu spot that’s laid-back, but ideal for a special occasion experience in Koreatown.
Written byNikko Duren
VeganVegetarianFast Food•
Hollywood
Commonly referred to as the “vegan McDonald’s,” Mr. Charlie’s in Hollywood has taken the global fast food chain’s image and turned it on its head.