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The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles
Simbal is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

1. Simbal

319 E 2nd St #202, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante asiatico · Little Tokyo · 9 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: Beef tartare and ribs with a Southeast Asian twist. It reminds me of the tartare we had growing up, only more grown-up, with puffed bread and larb spices. Leggi tutto.

Jeon Ju is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

2. Jeon Ju

8.4
2716 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante coreano · Pico Union · 13 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: Jean Ju is incredibly delicious and not fussy. To start, they are very generous with the banchan. Their bibimbap is a fantastic thing: crispy rice, tons of veggies, kimchi, and plenty of gochujang. Leggi tutto.

Cookbook is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

3. Cookbook

8.4
1549 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Minimarket · East LA · 14 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: You can’t go wrong because all the ingredients are top-notch, but do get there before noon for the best selection. Their Sunday newsletter always begins with some poetry. How beautiful is that? Leggi tutto.

Paco's Tacos is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

4. Paco's Tacos

8.4
4141 S Centinela Ave (at Washington Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante messicano · Marina del Rey · 67 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: You'll probably have to wait, but with two long benches, drinks and a steady supply of chips and salsa, and waiting among happy people - it's not too bad. It’s an excellent, not hip experience. Leggi tutto.

honey hi is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

5. honey hi

8.3
1620 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Bar Caffè · East LA · 13 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: Go-to's are the breakfast sandwich on buckwheat sourdough, the breakfast bowl, and “That One Bowl,” which has pumpkin seed, arugula pesto, herby quinoa, and lots of vegetables. Leggi tutto.

Park's BBQ is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

6. Park's BBQ

9.2
955 S Vermont Ave (at W Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante con barbecue coreano · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 82 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: The kimchi pancake and all their grilled meats are musts. If you’re not eating meat, order the incredible grilled vegetables and mushrooms. Parks is also great for big groups. It feels like home. Leggi tutto.

Chichen Itza Restaurant is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

7. Chichen Itza Restaurant

8.6
3655 S Grand Ave #C6 (inside Mercado La Paloma), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante messicano · South LA · 59 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: A great spot for Yucatecan food tucked away in a cool mercado. Get the panuchos. They’re a Yucatecan specialty: fried tortillas stuffed with refried black beans, turkey, avocado, and lettuce. Leggi tutto.

Pacific Dining Car is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

8. Pacific Dining Car

7.3
1310 W 6th St (at Witmer St), Los Angeles, CA
Bisteccheria · Westlake South · 47 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: It feels like a movie set—if the movie were a railcar-themed steakhouse. It’s open twenty-four hours, which is a small miracle in this town, although the food is mediocre at best. Leggi tutto.

La Oaxaqueña Taco Truck is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

9. La Oaxaqueña Taco Truck

7.6
Lincoln (Rose), Santa Monica, CA
Ristorante messicano · 12 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: The tlayuda is a thin, cracker-like disc of masa, with black bean paste, shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, and Mexican cheese. It's enough for dinner and leftover lunch - two for the price of one. Leggi tutto.

Shunji Japanese Cuisine is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

10. Shunji Japanese Cuisine

8.3
3003 Ocean Park Blvd (at Bundy Dr), Santa Monica, CA
Ristorante giapponese · 28 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: The epitome of LA dining: an exquisite sushi restaurant housed in a giant stucco chili bowl situated a few car lengths from a freeway overpass. Put yourself in the sushi chef’s hands. Leggi tutto.

Mini Kabob is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

11. Mini Kabob

8.9
313 1/2 Vine St (Central Ave), Glendale, CA
Ristorante medio orientale · 25 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: The best kabobs in all of Glendale. It’s fresh. It’s bomb. They’ve got an Instagram, and the pictures are really good. Follow them, and it’ll make you go there.

Hatchet Hall is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

12. Hatchet Hall

9.2
12517 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Nuovo ristorante americano · 33 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: Hatchet Hall is pure Southern comfort. The food is down-home cooking, but Brian is really thoughtful about it. There is a story behind every dish, and he always cooks with the seasons. Leggi tutto.

Carousel Restaurant is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

13. Carousel Restaurant

8.0
304 N Brand Blvd (at California Ave), Glendale, CA
Ristorante medio orientale · City Center · 54 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: A huge Lebanese restaurant that always turns into a party. The food is consistently good, and the service is great. Just order a bucket of Almaza, the Lebanese beer, and some arak, and you’re set. Leggi tutto.

Al & Bea's Mexican Food is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

14. Al & Bea's Mexican Food

8.2
2025 E 1st St (at N St Louis St), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante messicano · Boyle Heights · 45 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: They do burritos and they do them well. Get the combination burrito with beef, beans, and cheese. It's simple, but ask for a side of hot salsa to put a little on each bite as you eat. Leggi tutto.

The 101 Coffee Shop is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

15. The 101 Coffee Shop

6145 Franklin Ave (at Vista del Mar St), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · 220 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: Brownie batter in a waffle iron to order. It’s crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle, covered with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. It’s totally two a.m. food, but it’s amazing. Leggi tutto.

Parus is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

16. Parus

6.8
5140 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Servizio finanziario · Little Armenia · 28 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: You’ll feel warm and welcome immediately. The food is delicious too— it’s simple vegetarian Indian food that is incredibly tasty and thoughtful. They’ve been doing it right since the 1970s. Leggi tutto.

Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe is one of The Lucky Peach Guide to Los Angeles.

17. Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe

8.3
812 N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante messicano · Boyle Heights · 97 consigli e recensioni

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: Tire Shop Taqueria is a magical taco assembly line of grills and folding tables set up under two pop-up tents. The tortillas are pressed to order, and all the meat is grilled right in front of you. Leggi tutto.