You’ve spent weeks preparing your beach bod for a trip to Los Angeles. Little did you know you were walking into a world of gluttonous temptation! But there’s no need to count calories. Better yet, do as the locals do and make them count at these restaurants in and around Los Angeles.
Father's Office
Father's Office
This local hangout is known for its burgers, beers and no-nonsense attitude. Despite the increasing demand for customized burgers in the past decade, Father’s Office has prohibited substitutions or subtractions (even ketchup) in its dishes from the very beginning, a stance it continues to take very seriously today. Some have called it archaic — we call it confidence. First-timers should try the Office Burger, which chef/owner Sang Yoon says was inspired by French onion soup — think beef broth, caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese. Getting a table can be a challenge during happy hour and dinner, so be prepared to pass the time with a California microbrew or one of the other 3 dozen craft beers on tap.
- 1018 Montana Ave
- Santa Monica, CA 90403 US
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle
Sawtelle Street in West LA, nicknamed Little Osaka by locals, is the city’s main hub for Japanese cuisine. Between Santa Monica and Olympic boulevards, you will find dozens of options for ramen, sushi and boba tea. Tsujita stands out from the crowd for itstsukemen, or "dip ramen," a twist on the traditional ramen dish that separates the noodles and broth into 2 bowls, requiring you to “dip” 1 into the other. In 2013, a second location called the Tsujita Annex opened across the street. Same owners and concept, just a slightly different menu. Go to whichever has a shorter line.
- 2057 Sawtelle Blvd
- Los Angeles, CA 90025 US
Mambo's Café
Rani Robinson
This family-run Cuban restaurant sits in a converted gas station, standing out against the blue sky with its bold, black and red exterior. The signature, must-try dish is the slow-roasted pork, flavored with mojo seasoning and served with black beans, rice andmaduros (fried plantains). For lunch, try a traditional Cuban sandwich, pressed with roast pork, ham and Swiss cheese. Make reservations on a Tuesday or Thursday evening for live Cuban, Latin jazz and salsa music. Sets start at 8 and 9:45 p.m. and require only a $20 minimum purchase.
- 1701 Victory Blvd
- Glendale, CA 91201 US
Bottega Louie
Courtesy of Bottega Louie
To say that Bottega Louie is an Italian restaurant would not be doing it justice. It does seat 255 patrons in its dining space, but it also consists of a market, patisserie and café. Sweets such as macarons and beignets are the main draw of the market, and the restaurant features a dinner menu of gourmet pizza and homemade pasta. Pair either with a glass of wine, and be sure to save room for the crowd-pleasing macarons. Get them to go if you tire of the loud, chatty atmosphere that is typical of Bottega Louie.
- 700 S Grand Ave
- Los Angeles, CA 90017 US
Surati Farsan Mart
Surati Farsan Mart, Inc.
If Sawtelle Street is Little Osaka, then Artesia is for sure Little India. Pioneer Boulevard is riddled with Indian shops and restaurants, and the Surati Farsan Mart is one of the most extensive, consisting of a restaurant, sweets shop and market. Meat lovers, beware: The Surati Farsan Mart specializes in flavors from the Gujarat state on India’s west coast — a region known for its vegetarian cuisine. If you’re unfamiliar with the flavors, you will definitely want to split and sample a range of chaat (snack) dishes, such as bhel puri, dhokla or ragada. Follow that up with a main thali dish of rice, dal, roti, chutney and yogurt. Head to the counter to browse the selection of Indian sweets to finish off your meal.
- 11814 E 186th St
- Artesia, CA 90701 US
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