Casual Weeknight Dinner
Casual Weeknight Dinner
Page 2Oste
Oste is a Roman-leaning Italian spot in Beverly Grove that’s great for any occasion, especially a spontaneous dinner.
Pizzeria Sei
Pizzeria Sei in Pico-Robertson serves Neapolitan-inspired pizzas that are fluffy and blistered to perfection.
King’s Burgers / Got Sushi?
As a general rule, sushi joints attached to fast food burger chain should probably be avoided. Unless that place is Got Sushi? in Northridge.
Alice B.
Located on the ground floor of an LGBTQ+ apartment community, Alice B. offers some of the best people-watching in Palm Springs.
Heng Heng Chicken Rice
Heng Heng is casual diner in Thai Town is known for its Thai-style Hainan chicken rice, which is some of LA’s best.
Holy Basil Atwater Village
Holy Basil is a great Thai spot that's currently soft open in Atwater Village.
Chica's Tacos
Chicas Tacos in a counter-service taquería inside All Season Brewery in Mid-Wilshire. It's just fine, but hits different when you're a few beers deep.
Pho Ga District
When we’re looking for Vietnamese in the SGV, the chicken pho at Pho Ga District is a must-order.
Seoul Pho
Seoul Pho is a casual Vietnamese restaurant from Korea that makes amps up the flavors in its pho. This Koreatown spot is not for pho purists.
Sage Blossom
Chinatown’s Sage Blossom is a quiet, bare-bones restaurant that makes delicious Vietnamese staples and an excellent pho dac biet.
Cocoin Kitchen
Cocoin Kitchen is a quick-service strip mall spot in Hacienda Heights that offers simple, visibly juicy hainan chicken plates.
Toshi Sushi
Toshi Sushi is one of the best-value sushi spots in the South Bay. Go for the sashimi special.
Spina
Spina is a small Italian spot in Atwater Village that everyone in the neighborhood wants to be a local at. It's perfect for a romantic date.
Iki Ramen
A Japanese spot in Koreatown, Iki Ramen serves pretty whatever ramen bowls but solid, reasonably priced sushi. Get the yuzu ice cream.
El Bacano
El Bacano is a casual Dominican spot inside a North Hollywood strip mall. Their sancocho is worth planning your whole day around.
Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice's Beverly Grove location is our favorite and a great walk-in option for a casual curry and beer.
Nick’s Laguna Beach
Nick’s Laguna Beach is a casual American restaurant in Laguna, and one of the most crowd-pleasing places to eat you’ll find.