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El Bacano
El Bacano is LA's only Dominican restaurant, and it's inside a North Hollywood strip mall. Their sancocho is worth planning your whole day around.
Quarters Korean BBQ
Quarters is a lively and extremely popular KBBQ spot that is just fine, but doesn't need to be prioritized. If you do go, have a reservation.
Origin Korean BBQ
Origin is a lively, fun Korean BBQ spot in Koreatown where you'll find some less commonly seen cuts. Make a reservation.
Koftegi
Koftegi is a Turkish restaurant in Anaheim's Little Arabia neighborhood and a perfect spot for an early morning bread boat.
Greek Eats
Greek Eats is a small counter-service spot in Beverly Grove with a big menu of excellent Greek staples.
Pita Pitaki
Pita Pitaki is a homey strip mall spot just north of the Long Beach airport with a big menu of Greek classics done well.
Villa’s Tacos GCM
Villa's Tacos is the best taquería inside Grand Central Market. It's makes the market's most over-the-top tacos, too.
K-Team BBQ
Koreatown's K-Team BBQ is Park's more casual, pork-centric sibling. It's perfect for a fun group dinner.
Mom, Please
Mom, Please is an excellent Ukrainian cafe on the border of Playa Vista and MDR. It's also a very cozy brunch spot.
Pizzana Marina Del Rey
Pizzana is a solid LA chain for upscale pizza and its Marina Del Rey location is one of the best options in the neighborhood for a low-key Italian dinner.
Cobi’s
Cobi’s is a fun Santa Monica dinner spot for natural wine and Southeast Asian curries. Weekend brunch on the patio is also good to know about.
Sal's Place
Sal's Place is a bistro in West Hollywood that feels less like a restaurant and more a dinner party at a friend's house.
Dtown Pizzeria
Dtown Pizzeria in West Hollywood is the neighborhood's best option for Detroit-style pizza.
Lan Noodle
This Lanzhou-style noodle spot in Weho makes a delicious beef noodle soup. It's also a great take-out option.
Lazzat Grill
Lazzat Grill is an Uzbek food vendor in Hollywood that operates out of a converted blue school bus. Their pilaf is excellent (and huge).
Mae Malai Thai House of Noodles
Mae Malai is a barebones Thai Town spot that makes incredible boat noodles.
Prima Donna
Prima Donna is a Sicilian spot in Culver City with respectable pizza, but nothing you need to rearrange your schedule for.
La Paella
La Paella is a Spanish restaurant in Beverly Grove that feels like an old tavern. Focus your attetion on the excellent tapas.
Kismet
Kismet, the Mediterranean-Middle Eastern restaurant in Los Feliz, is the kind of casual, breezy restaurant you can use for any occasion.
MidEast Tacos
Silver Lake's MidEast Tacos is an unassuming takeout counter with excellent Mexican-Armenian fusion dishes.