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The best restaurants and cafés in the city, from casual to smart dining

The 33 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try

For Thai tacos, Michelin-starred fine dining and everything in between.

The 20 best new L.A. restaurants of 2021

Use this year-end roundup as a checklist. You can thank us later.

The best outdoor dining in L.A.

Because there’s no such thing as alfresco season in L.A.

The top food halls in L.A. and Orange County

Mix and match your way to the perfect meal.

The best ramenyas in L.A.

Whether you crave tonkatsu, tsukemen, shio, mazemen or shoyu, we've got you covered.

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The latest restaurant news

This beloved SGV sushi counter just opened up shop on the Westside

Yama Sushi Sake & Attitude offers inexpensive sashimi, rolls, snacks and more in Mar Vista.

Why the long-running King’s Hawaiian restaurant is a beloved South Bay family favorite

The grocery store dinner roll giant operates a unique-looking full-service eatery that has fed locals since 1988.

This beloved SGV sushi counter just opened up shop on the Westside

Yama Sushi Sake & Attitude offers inexpensive sashimi, rolls, snacks and more in Mar Vista.

This beloved SGV sushi counter just opened up shop on the Westside

Yama Sushi Sake & Attitude offers inexpensive sashimi, rolls, snacks and more in Mar Vista.

Why the long-running King’s Hawaiian restaurant is a beloved South Bay family favorite

The grocery store dinner roll giant operates a unique-looking full-service eatery that has fed locals since 1988.

Iconic L.A. hot dog stand Tail o’ the Pup reopens in West Hollywood

The hot dog-shaped stand now sits on the same site where the Doors recorded “L.A. Woman” in 1971.

76-year-old Irv’s Burgers returns to West Hollywood after four years

The Route 66 burger stand, which gained a cult following thanks to owner Sonia Hong, reopened on July 1.

Filipino fast food giant Jollibee opens in Downtown L.A.

The new Seventh and Flower location is located just across the street from the Bloc.

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The best bang-for-your-buck restaurant deals

Make every dollar in your dining budget count.

The best dishes under $15

Because we're tired of expensive lunches.

24 of L.A.'s best hidden gem restaurants

Because the city's full of great neighborhood spots.

The best coffee shops in Los Angeles

We’ve sipped our way through the best spots in town.

Where to buy the best picnic food in L.A.

Whether you're heading to the Hollywood Bowl or the beach, we've got your guide to prime picnicking.

The best tacos in Los Angeles

We live in a taco lover’s paradise.

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The best restaurants, by specialty

Sushi

L.A.'s got the best sushi scene in the country, hands down.

Italian

For a city supposedly full of gluten-sensitive diners, L.A. has a ton of trattorias.

Vegan

We're talking slices of pizza piled high with veggies, upscale Mexican food, ramen and even carbonara.

Chinese

Fact: L.A. is home to the most diverse array of Chinese food in the country.

Filipino

Pinoy food’s rise to prominence is well underway in L.A, from the South Bay to the San Gabriel Valley.

Burgers

There's a little rumor going around that Angelenos subsist on kale and juice cleanses. In a word: Nope.

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