WHY Rich ankimo liver, blow-torched butterfish, blue crab hand roll, luscious toro—it’s best to just sit back and let it roll out. Beer and specially selected sakes are available.; WHAT This austere spot is many people’s favorite L.A. sushi bar; there’s no scene, fancy rolls or cellphone use allowed, just the freshest fish, simply presented. [...]
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WHY Unusual dishes like acacia omelet curry and a standout Crying Tiger beef with a complex dipping sauce. WHAT Despite the modest interior, there’s some serious Thai cooking going on here. Ask one of the very kind servers for the special small-plates menu. 12728 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, 818.764.1892, swanthaifood.com. L & D daily. MC, [...]
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WHY Don’t miss the papaya salad and authentic dishes like shredded fish salad, fried rice with Chinese sausage and stir-fried morning glories. WHAT The homey, reasonably priced restaurant is cash only with no liquor, but it’s worth it for excellent, cheap Thai dishes, which are served until 4 a.m. WHO Locals and, in the midnight [...]
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WHY RCA’s signature dishes, including flaming whole volcano chicken, crispy catfish with apple salad, fish cakes on lemongrass skewers and spicy shrimp with cashews and fried basil leaves. WHAT This clean, modern addition to the Thai Town dining scene has a user-friendly menu and a devoted clientele, thanks in part to its late hours (until [...]
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WHY The grasshopper ice cream sandwich, banana-peanut malt, creative cakes like Blue Velvet, and handmade shave ice (try the dulce de leche). Oh, and the vanilla-bean ice cream bar dipped in superb dark chocolate. WHAT This charming, airy sweets spot is beloved by the neighborhood for its good ice cream and desserts, its sidewalk tables, [...]
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WHY Sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes of tremendous beauty and flavor. WHAT The classicist’s sushi served in this serene and minimalist space is not for the faint of wallet, and neither is it for the person looking for a scene. Hiro Nishimura is very serious about his food, and that’s exactly how his fans like [...]
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WHY Luscious prime rib and a theatrical sense of ‘going out.’ WHAT It’s kinda like the Disneyland of restaurants. Lawry’s has characters (waitresses in uniforms and perky caps and imposing carving men in stiff toques), adventures (salad tossed tableside in a huge spinning bowl, prime rib carved from a silver cart) and tons of Japanese [...]
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WHY Homey vegetarian fare (mac ‘n cheese, vegetable tarts, tagines) served out of a tiny, charming Sunset Boulevard storefront. WHAT The owners of this candlelit chocolate box of a café are folk musicians who turn out organic fare with a retro feel from a minuscule kitchen. Mediterranean-inspired vegan and vegetarian dishes (roasted tomato-feta tarts, kale [...]
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WHY Groups can mix orders of short ribs, sliced beef, chicken, shrimp and pork and then help servers tend to the meats on the grill in the center of the table, creating a fun and interactive meal. WHAT This stylish, modern setting is more upscale than the typical Korean barbecue restaurant, with a sleek, chic [...]
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WHY Dolmathes, saganaki, taramosalata, gyros, grilled lamb chops—and bonhomie. WHAT George Loizides greets customers like family at this Pine Avenue institution serving hearty Greek specialties at reasonable prices. (Long Beach once had a vibrant Greek community, and this place carries on the tradition.) It’s a great place to go with a group and share the [...]
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