Providence
34.083655200000, -118.330242700000
American
Chef Michael Cimarusti has created one of the most elegant and sought after dining experiences in Los Angeles. Behind his kitchen doors you’ll meet Guatemalan Kitchen Manager Jorge Dugal.
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Badmaash
34.051012200000, -118.245027200000
Indian
The Mahendro family (Anu, Pawan, Nakul and Arjun) immigrated to Los Angeles and found that they didn’t recognize any of the so-called Indian food available to them. Like carefully selected spices to a classic Indian dish, each family member contributes something special and significant to their restaurant.
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Sonoko Sakai Cooking Courses
34.013602600000, -118.493807600000
In Japan, soba noodles are a serious matter. Great soba restaurants are found through word of mouth and are a highlight of a meal. Learn how to make your own with the help of whole grain activist and Japanese culinary expert, Sonoko Sakai.
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Tsubaki
34.072762100000, -118.251596800000
Charles Namba and Courtney Kaplan, the couple behind Echo Park's Tsubaki, have always loved the culture of izakaya but found Los Angeles lacking in these Japanese taverns.
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Kobee Factory
34.179230200000, -118.440439200000
Wafa Ghreir has used her restaurant, Kobee Factory, as an outlet to showcase her pride in her Syrian culture and bring Middle-Eastern inspired food to many local residents.
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Guerilla Tacos
34.034311100000, -118.232155800000
When Chef Wes Avila first started Guerrilla Tacos in 2012 he wasn’t setting out to do something different—he was setting out to do something good. He had gone to culinary schools in California and France, had cooked alongside some of the most recognized chefs in the world.
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Taco Maria
33.694409200000, -117.925907100000
When Chef Carlos Salgado opened Taco María in 2013, he made a decision to honor his family’s culture and their hard work by making Mexican-inspired food with a reverence for its provenance.
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Spago
34.067646800000, -118.397571800000
Located in the heart of Beverly Hills along Canon Drive, Spago is the flagship restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
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Ricebar
34.046344900000, -118.254832400000
Chef Charles Olalia’s story is one of the pursuit of the American dream. Emigrating from the Philippines, Olalia climbed his way up the ladder, cooking for gastronomic destinations from the likes of French Laundry to Patina. But then he left the fine-dining world and moved on to pay homage to Filipino comfort food by opening RiceBar.
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LASA
34.061293200000, -118.239231100000
Brothers Chad & Chase Valencia, whose LASA pop-up, which offers an amalgam of Filipino and Californian fare, is serving to a full house every weekend.
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Eggslut
34.050880200000, -118.249053300000
Eggslut’s menu is small but mighty, revolving mostly around breakfast sandwiches on brioche buns. But the signature dish just might be the soft coddled egg with potato puree, aka 'the Slut.' It arrives in a mason jar, and the pro move is to stir the egg and potatoes together. Scoop them out with a crunchy toasted baguette, which basically acts as an edible spork. The Slut became an instant Market classic, further testament to the incredible edible egg.
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Grand Central Market
34.050880200000, -118.249053300000
Los Angeles is a place of perpetual self-reinvention; so it should come as no surprise that the city’s largest and oldest public market, the iconic Grand Central Market, has continually evolved since opening in 1917. Over the decades, the open air market has reflected the ever-changing population and landscape of downtown L.A. with a rotating roster of vendors selling prepared foods and groceries.
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Broken Spanish
34.043227100000, -118.263534400000
Ray Garcia's modernist Mexican restaurant has been pushing the envelope of what Mexican cuisine means, re-inventing dishes such as the tamal.
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Cassia
34.019345100000, -118.493604000000
Helmed by Bryant and Kim Ng, Cassia on the Westside continues the inventiveness of its predecessor The Spice Table with flavors that borrow from Vietnam and Singapore.
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Porridge + Puffs
34.070832300000, -118.279532500000
A pop-up for four years, Porridge + Puffs finally becomes a brick and mortar shop serving comfort food with a Vietnamese flavor.
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Wexler's
34.018169100000, -118.492697400000
Wexler's is a new traditional Jewish deli in Grand Central Market and also in Santa Monica owned by Micah Wexler and partner Michael Kassar.
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Factor's Famous Deli
34.055048500000, -118.394630600000
Factor's Famous Deli has kept the traditions and flavors of Jewish food alive in Los Angeles for 70 years and counting.
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Sequoia Sake
37.740413500000, -122.403100300000
Sequoia Sake brews right in the heart of San Francisco. On Saturdays, they open to the public and one can taste the freshest, liveliest sake available.
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El Jardin
32.741452400000, -117.211527200000
Inspired by the flavors Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins experienced growing up between San Diego, Tijuana and Guadalajara, as well as during her travels throughout Mexico, the menu at El Jardín spotlights a nuanced approach to regional Mexican cuisine, refined and reinterpreted with local ingredients.
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Mister Jiu's
37.793505300000, -122.406764800000
After a decade of cooking around the globe, from Bologna to Shanghai to restaurants all over the Bay Area, Brandon found his greatest inspiration in his hometown of San Francisco. Mister Jiu's offers an elevated Chinese cuisine that is re-interpreted through his personal experience and lens.
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The Wok Shop
37.793626400000, -122.406266000000
A specialized store that focuses on Chinese cooking implements in the heart of San Francisco.
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Aburiya Raku
34.080787500000, -118.376896800000
A J. Gold top izakaya pick, this Vegas import with a sprawling izakaya menu and sake list delivers on many different fronts, from curls of sashimi, to house-made agedashi tofu, foie gras rice bowls, and udon with uni.
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Animal
34.079176700000, -118.361724700000
A trendy, minimalist New American restaurant celebrated for its offal specialties & other meat plates.
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Asuka
34.053341000000, -118.440315200000
Prix fixe traditional Japanese-style tasting menu with French elements. Dine on nine courses served and eaten at a leisurely pace in a modern personable ambiance.
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Bar Uerukamu
34.201471300000, -118.517678500000
A small space in a Valley strip mall, Bar Uerukamu feels like a local's spot in the heart of Japan. With just five or so tables, the bar exudes an authentic atmosphere and offers Japanese-style pasta, fried chicken and sushi platter, and a good sake selection.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi, The Grove
34.071394200000, -118.357334900000
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill showcases the Bromberg Brothers’ and partner Toshi Ueki’s dedication to the tradition of pristine quality fish and family-style Japanese fare. It offers Blue Ribbon staples such as Togarashi-spiced Fried Chicken served with Wasabi Honey and Oxtail and Bone marrow fried rice as well as an extensive wine, sake and cocktail menu.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi, Pacific Palisades
34.076155800000, -118.549433400000
Founded by chefs Eric and Bruce Bromberg, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill provides guests with an array of fresh sushi, sashimi and family-style Japanese fare. The Palisades Village menu features melt-in-your mouth nigiri, sashimi and chef-crafted maki rolls, alongside shareable small plates or “zensai,” plus an extensive sake menu.
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Bone Kettle
34.146948200000, -118.149114100000
Bone Kettle brings the bold flavors of Southeast Asia to Old Town Pasadena. Enjoy family recipes of slow-cooked bone broth, small plates, desserts and drinks in a modern Java wooden villa-inspired dining room.
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Butcher's Daughter
33.991680300000, -118.469174100000
The Butcher’s Daughter is a plant-based restaurant, cafe, juice bar and “vegetable slaughterhouse." They treat fruits and vegetables as a butcher would meat: They chop, fillet and carve fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes and press them into pretty juices. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. It also offers a daily-changing menu, which is 100 percent vegetarian, and mostly vegan and gluten-free.
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Chateau Hanare, West Hollywood
34.098289800000, -118.366951300000
Chateau Hanare focuses on kaiseki, a traditional Japanese culinary art form that reflects the ever-changing rhythms of the earth.
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Conservatory, West Hollywood
34.090876800000, -118.370779600000
The Conservatory offers inspired Californian cuisine and craft cocktails in the heart of West Hollywood.
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FIN, Culver City
33.997438900000, -118.426331600000
FIN offers Asian tapas and vibrant specialty craft cocktails served in a cozy candlelit dining room, lounge and bar, with sounds of upbeat music.
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FIN, Larchmont
34.083374100000, -118.325213900000
FIN offers Asian tapas and vibrant specialty craft cocktails served in a cozy candlelit dining room, lounge and bar, with sounds of upbeat music.
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Izakaya Gazen
34.048873100000, -118.239608900000
A Japanese owned-and-run restaurant that specializes in approachable fine-casual fare. In the daytime, it offers an assortment of single-person set lunches. For dinner it serves primarily share-oriented small (and not-so-small!) plates to be enjoyed with Japanese beer, shochu, or their large and varied assortment of sake.
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Hamasaku
34.060061100000, -118.419938900000
At Hamasaku, Executive Sushi Chef Yoya Takahashi creates beautiful and whimsical sushi dishes, elevating and simply complementing the freshest and highest quality ingredients he can source.
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In Sheep's Clothing
34.045000600000, -118.237506600000
A hidden cocktail bar and listening lounge in the Arts District.
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Inko Nito, Downtown L.A.
34.046425400000, -118.235338500000
A fresh & unconventional twist on Japanese robatayaki. Enjoy dishes from the robata grill, cocktails on tap & sharing plates.
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Inko Nito, West Hollywood
34.072621800000, -118.371444500000
A fresh & unconventional twist on Japanese robatayaki. Enjoy dishes from the robata grill, cocktails on tap & sharing plates.
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Jinya Ramen, Downtown L.A.
34.048624500000, -118.257458900000
Meticulously aged for three days to maximize their flavor, Jinya Ramen Bar's noodles are made fresh daily and crafted to sink perfectly in your bowl with thick noodles for some broths and thin noodles for others.
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LDH, Santa Monica
34.035502200000, -118.477682000000
A restaurant specializing in open-fire style of Japanese cooking called robata-yaki where food is cooked over hot coals.
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Majordomo, Chinatown
34.066155000000, -118.230641800000
Majordōmo is a California restaurant from Momofuku.
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MTN, Venice
33.991281500000, -118.467896600000
MTN is an izakaya driven by California seasonality. The restaurant sources from local farmers, sustainable purveyors and family-run operations. The menu offers house made ramen and small plates.
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Q, Downtown L.A.
34.046863500000, -118.255698700000
Q features Chef Hiroyuki Naruke's expression of Edomae cuisine, a historical preparation dating to the Edo-period of Japan that was the first to combine raw sashimi-style fish with vinegar-seasoned rice. Q offers a refined and intimate opportunity for guests to savor and celebrate uncompromised Tokyo-style sushi here in Los Angeles.
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Robata Jinya, West Hollywood
34.071883000000, -118.365531800000
The original concept of Jinya was created in Japan and the izakaya-style restaurant features many traditional dishes and serves the Los Angeles area.
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Shibumi, Downtown L.A.
34.043832100000, -118.256631500000
Shibumi is a Japanese kappo-style restaurant and bar in downtown LA.
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Sushi Akatora, Manhattan Beach
33.900908000000, -118.417625800000
Sushi Akatora in Manhattan Beach serves up authentic Japanese sushi and modern izakaya cuisine prepared by master chefs.
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Sushi Go 55, Little Tokyo
34.044503600000, -118.238500100000
Sushi Go 55 has proudly been serving Los Angeles, CA, fresh and delicious sushi since 1929
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Sushi Ichi, Pasadena
34.134353500000, -118.147788500000
Traditional sushi rolls and sashimi with omakase options.
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Sushi Note, Sherman Oaks
34.147368000000, -118.426263000000
A 30-seat restaurant, Sushi Note is a cozy restsaurant with omakase-style meals from chef Kiminobu Saito. It also offers an extensive wine list.
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Umi by Hamasaku, West L.A.
33.902817300000, -118.395406500000
At Hamasaku, Executive Sushi Chef Yoya Takahashi creates beautiful and whimsical sushi dishes, elevating and simply complementing the freshest and highest quality ingredients he can source.
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Yamakase
34.042183600000, -118.460901700000
Yamakase offers traditional sushi omakase and unique Japanese fusion cuisine, artfully prepared by Executive Chef and co-owner Yama San. The restaurant has an extremely limited seating capacity and are only able to offer a restricted number of open public invitations each month.
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Domaine LA
34.083673700000, -118.341035400000
Domaine LA is a shop focusing on small production, honest wines from the United States and Europe.
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John and Pete's
34.082609500000, -118.376805500000
John & Pete's Fine Wine and Spirits has been owned and operated by John Pene and Pete Burra Sr. since Thanksgiving Day 1938.
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Meiji Tofu
33.881171500000, -118.308945500000
Meiji Tofu owner Koki Sato, 35, is the only Japanese tofu maker in the L.A. area. At his shop, he serves up tofu impossibly delicate it can be enjoyed just by itself.
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Arko Foods Market
34.143011600000, -118.232880500000
Yellow incandescent lights, slightly yellowed and oily glass cases paired off with a group of cooks dishing out a fresh batch of adobo and talking about the latest tsismis, gossip — sights like these are commonplace of any ol' turo-turo place. Originating from turo, Filipino for “to pick” or “to point,” turo-turo's are Filipino-run mom and pop fast food joints.
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La Cita
34.050706500000, -118.249670100000
For more than 60 years, La Cita bar has wrapped its arms around a diverse set of the city’s residents — from recent Central American immigrants to second generation Chicanx feminists — making people feel at home amid its red tiles and sparkling lights.
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China Cafe
34.050655000000, -118.248795100000
At the heart of the 100-year-old Grand Central Market market is a 60-year establishment that, to this day, draws consistent crowds: China Cafe.
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