Where to Eat in Los Angeles
105 restaurants in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a city where the food reflects the sprawling neighbourhoods and cultures that make it unique. You'll find everything from Michelin-starred sushi bars to beloved late-night taco stands, Korean BBQ joints packed with locals, and breakfast spots worth lining up for. Whether you're hunting down a perfect shawarma wrap or settling into a table for omakase, the restaurant scene here rewards exploration.
Start with the classics: Pink's Hot Dogs, a LA institution, or hit Placita Olvera for traditional Mexican food and atmosphere. For something more refined, reserve a table at n/naka or Hayato for Japanese cuisine done with precision. Street food lovers should head to Ara's Shawarma, grab tacos from Tacos 1986 or Villa's Tacos at Grand Central Market, and chase it all with a morning breakfast burrito from Eggslut or Buela's Breakfast Burritos. Don't skip Smorgasburg LA for weekend market eating, or explore Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ for a full-table experience.
The city's food culture thrives on both established names and neighbourhood gems—so come hungry and curious. LA's restaurants span every price point and style, from casual counters to tasting menus, making it easy to eat well no matter what you're in the mood for.
- 1
Chosun Galbee
Must-seeHistoric Korean grill institution; exceptional tabletop short ribs, worth splurging for serious carnivores.
3330 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA - 2
n/naka
Must-seeLA's most prestigious kaiseki restaurant; difficult reservation but essential for serious food visitors.
3455 S. Overland Ave., Los Angeles, 90034, USA - 3
Tacos Villa Corona
Must-seeAuthentic local taco spot with excellent carne asada; essential for LA food tourists.
3185 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA - 4
Hayato
Must-seeTwo Michelin stars; LA's finest kaiseki, worth the effort to book ahead.
1320 E. 7th St., Ste. 126, Los Angeles, 90021, USA - 5
Broken Spanish Comedor
Must-seeAcclaimed upscale Mexican restaurant; worth visiting for regional cuisine and mezcal selection.
12565 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA - 6
Guerrilla Tacos
Must-seeAcclaimed taco destination with devoted local following and exceptional ingredients; worth seeking out.
2000 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA - 7
Borit Gogae
Must-seeAuthentic, no-frills Korean barbecue institution in Koreatown with decades of mastery.
3464 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA - 8
Dan Sung Sa
Must-seeHighly respected local institution for authentic Korean comfort food; worth visiting for oxtail soup.
3317 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA - 9
Pink's Hot Dogs
70+ year LA institution; iconic gourmet hot dogs worth the parking hassle.
Pink's Hot Dogs, 709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA - 10
Mountain San BBQ
Authentic Korean BBQ staple in Koreatown; excellent value and rowdy group dining experience.
928 S Western Ave Fl 3, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA - 11
Soot Bull Jip
LA's most authentic Korean barbecue institution with legendary tabletop grilling experience.
3136 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA - 12
The Original Farmers Market
Historic LA institution since 1934 with 100+ vendors; essential food and local culture experience.
6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA - 13
Pigya
Authentic table-grill Korean BBQ in Koreatown; excellent for group dining experience.
3400 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA - 14
Philippe The Original
Historic institution claiming to invent the French dip; iconic LA food experience since 1908.
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - 15
Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant
LA's definitive pastrami institution since 1947; steamed technique distinctive enough to warrant a visit.
704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA - 16
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles - (Manchester & Main)
Original LA institution since 1986; iconic dish synonymous with the city's food culture.
106 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90003, USA - 17
Petit Trois
Acclaimed French bistro with distinctive intimate setting; strong destination dining, but expensive and no reservations limits accessibility.
718 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA - 18
Genwa Korean BBQ (Mid Wilshire)
Excellent Korean BBQ in Koreatown; worth visiting if you seek the experience, not a must-see.
5115 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA - 19
Yangmani
414 S Western Ave Unit E, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA - 20
KTEAM BBQ
Authentic Korean BBQ with tabletop grilling in Koreatown; worth trying if you prioritize the format and neighborhood.
936 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA - 21
Eighth Street Soondae 8가순대
Authentic Koreatown institution for specialized soondae; worth it if interested in Korean food.
2703 W 8th St D, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA - 22
LEE GA 이가
Highly respected Korean BBQ in Koreatown; worth trying if food-focused, but not unique to LA.
698 S Vermont Ave #106, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA - 23
Kogi Taqueria
Iconic LA fusion spot; worth trying if you're in the area, but not essential.
3434 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA - 24
jilli modern sool jib
3905 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA - 25
Le Coupe
Authentic French rotisserie chicken; worth trying if you're in the area or craving excellent casual bistro food.
709 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA - 26
Birrieria Chalio
Excellent birria in Boyle Heights; worth visiting if exploring authentic LA Mexican food scene.
3580 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90063, USA - 27
Yongsusan Restaurant
950 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA - 28
Gol Tong Chicken
361 S Western Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA - 29
Beverly Soon Tofu Restaurant
Authentic Koreatown institution for sundubu jjigae; worth visiting if exploring Korean food scene.
2717 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA - 30
Tacos Indiana
1057 S Indiana St, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA - 31
Oki's Dog
Oki's Dog, 4601 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA - 32
Bhan Kanom Thai
Authentic Thai desserts worth trying if exploring Hollywood; skip if time is tight.
5271 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA - 33
Biriyani Kabob House
Authentic neighborhood biryani and kabob spot; worth it if exploring Koreatown's Indian food scene.
3525 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA - 34
Gish Bac
4163 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018, USA - 35
Swadesh Restaurant and Grocery Store
Authentic Bangladeshi food in LA's best neighbourhood for it, but niche unless you seek South Asian cuisine.
4153 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA - 36
J-korean restaurant
210 N Western Ave #103-104, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA - 37
Trejo's Cantina - Hollywood
1556 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA - 38
Sapp Coffee Shop Thai Restaurant
Authentic Thai on Hollywood Blvd, excellent value; not a must-do but solid if nearby.
5183 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA - 39
Ara's Shawarma
Ara's Shawarma, 12510 Vanowen St, Valley Glen, CA 91605, USA - 40
Fred 62
Beloved local diner; worth visiting if exploring Los Feliz neighborhood.
1850 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA - 41
Jollibee
Good introduction to Filipino flavors, but one of many decent options in LA.
3821 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA - 42
Kindle's Donuts
Kindle's Donuts, 10003 Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044, USA - 43
Prime Selection Inc
Wholesale supplier for restaurants, not a visitor destination or dining experience.
10755 Sherman Way, Sun Valley, CA 91352, USA - 44
Caña Rum Bar
Must-seeExcellent rum bar in walkable Arts District; worth visiting if exploring downtown nightlife scene.
714 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA - 45
Jumbo's Clown Room
Iconic Hollywood Boulevard dive with genuine local character; niche appeal beyond adult entertainment crowd.
5153 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA Eigikutei
314 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USAPlacita Olvera
5-11 Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USAHae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
3821 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USAGuelaguetza Restaurant
3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USATacos 1986
7235 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USAHelms Bakery
3220 Helms Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USAMar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, USASushi Zo
9824 National Blvd Unit C, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USABest Damn Breakfast Burrito
4531 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USAThe Court Cafe
5496 W Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USASmorgasburg (Los Angeles)
777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USABuela's Breakfast Burritos
11419 Santa Monica Blvd Unit 20, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USAEggslut
317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USATacos 1986
609 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USAA Huevo Café
1645 Firestone Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90001, USA
Where to Eat in Los Angeles: FAQ
Where should I go for late-night food in LA?
Pink's Hot Dogs, Oki's Dog, and the taco stands like Tacos 1986 and Villa's Tacos at Grand Central Market are classic late-night spots. Many taco vendors stay open well into the evening.
What are the best neighbourhoods for eating out in Los Angeles?
Grand Central Market is a hub for street food and tacos. Placita Olvera offers traditional Mexican dining with historic charm. Different areas like Mar Vista (with the farmers' market) and scattered Korean BBQ restaurants across the city each have their own food scenes worth exploring.
Do I need reservations at LA restaurants?
Popular fine dining spots like n/naka and Hayato require advance reservations and can book up quickly. Casual spots, food markets, and taco stands are typically walk-in or short wait, but weekend brunch places like Eggslut can have lines.