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1. Extraordinary Desserts
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 294-7001
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Downtown
Sucky street parking, but when I'm in the area, I try to make it a point to come here. It is mainly a dessert place, but it's more of a cafe. I would call it the Urth Caffe of San Diego... except it man rapes Urth Caffe into being its prison bitch…More »
2. Genwa Korean Bbq
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-0760
If you see the pics, you see you get loads of banchan/side plates. This restaurant wreaks of quality, and looks to be tailored to appeal to the masses with money. The food and style manages to stay grass roots Korean, while leaving the modern pop…More »
3. Carmela Ice Cream
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 797-1405
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Pasadena
Street parking, but there's no seating. Gentleman on Sunday was very generous with tasting samples. You know, this is pretty damn good. Velvet creaminess, artistic flavor. Lavender Honey and Strawberry buttermilk are my picks. I wanted to try the…More »
4. Carousel Restaurant
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 246-7775
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Glendale
Do yourself a favor, and come here with a good size group (4+ people) and order the family style dinner. It may cost about $30 a person, but you'll be able to feast on the major dishes of the restaurant. As long as you don't gorge yourself, eating…More »
5. Sugarfish By Sushi Nozawa
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 627-3000
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Expect to pay $7 for parking, if you can't find a meter on the street. Rainy days keep this place virtually empty. Beware of Friday and Saturday nights, as the wait for a table can be an hour. Mood and tables feels modern contemporary. 16%…More »
6. Zankou Chicken
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 405-1502
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean,
Greek
Neighbourhood: Pasadena
Great food, great chicken, and old-school decor that makes me feel like I'm in the '70s with veneer wood particle lining the walls. I love the tri-tip and chick shawerma. Juicy, flavorful, and home-cooked taste. The pickled vegies are inconsistent…More »
7. Urth Caffe
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 659-0628
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: West Hollywood
Urth Caffe has a lot going on for it. First negatives: it gets busy. You'll usually wait in line, and outdoor seats tend to be taken up by people enjoying banter over coffee while their dog(s) lie on the concrete bored. With the crowd, it's a very…More »
8. YongSuSan Restaurant
Yong Su San is what you would call an "experience." It's a place of style and subtlety. Service isn't always consistent; I've been here, treated like royalty, and other times, forgotten. As far as food goes, if you've been to a number or Korean…More »
9. Tibet Nepal House
Buffet lunch is a great deal. Tibetan Nepalese food is very reminiscent of India cuisine. But ordering a la carte or for dinner, you can try out yak meat dishes. It tastes more or less like beef.
The decor is actually atmospheric and makes for an…More »
10. The Boiling Crab
The only real downside to Boiling Crab is the amount of business it gets. Big crowds, usually a wait unless you get there when it opens. Plus, all the people means the bathrooms are a mess because of the constant traffic of people. If you come…More »
11. The Water Grill
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 891-0900
Categories:
Seafood,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I came to Water Grill on a Tuesday night, which was a pretty quiet evening for the restaurant. The restaurant is upmarket, and is reflected in the dimly lit mood, wine racks, and superb bathrooms. I imagine it'd be good for occasions with business…More »
12. Din Tai Fung
Is it overpriced? Yes. Does it take away from their business? No. They hit the sweet spot with the pricing, and they have crowds of people who wait 30 minutes to over an hour to eat here.
Exercise maximum caution in the parking lots. The lot fills…More »
13. Sushi Go 55
With Sushi Gen (a block away), this place is the best value ($15~20) for excellent sushi and sashimi. However, unlike Sushi Gen, there isn't a horrendous crowd waiting to get in.
The atmosphere is more gentle, with the crowd more professional.…More »
14. SusieCakes Bakery
This place comes close to being my favorite cupcake bakery in Southern California, the top spot going to a bakeshop in Torrance... while my all-time favorite is still Magnolia Bakery in Manhattan.
The cupcakes here are elegant in design, but so well…More »
15. Rose Tree Cottage
I'm seeing a lot of comparisons with the 2 other local tea houses (Chado Tea Room, and the one in Huntington Library). I've also went to Gordon Ramsay's "Mad Hatter" Alice in Wonderland Themed tea at the Boxwood in Hollywood. Between all those…More »
16. Le Diplomate Cafe
This place has stood here awhile, I loved stopping by here when I went to UCI. Every girl I've brought here has loved it to the point of craving.
Lunchtime there's a wait, and it takes time to get your order, but for the price, it's fair. I think…More »
17. Pizzeria Mozza
Owned by a celebrity chef trio, does that make Mozza all hype? Nah, this place is the real deal. Well, they're certainly charging celebrity prices for valet. I look for street parking if it can be helped.
Try to reserve, if the 1300+ reviews tell…More »
18. Patisserie Chantilly
As far as quality and tastes that match my preference, this place is top dog. What I love is that the portions aren't huge, and it's not overly rich or heavy. The cakes here are fine blend of elegance, subtlety, and luxury. On one hand, I'd be…More »
19. Shojin
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 617-0305
Categories:
Japanese,
Vegan,
Gluten-Free
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I mostly like this place. Came for a blind date, and this place works. despite the Shojin moniker, this is more of a modern French contemporary rather than "just" Zen Buddhist cuisine tradition of a bygone vegetarian era of Japan. The food is…More »
20. Santouka Ramen
Santouka gets my vote for best Ramen in California. Despite sharing hectic busy space in Mitsuwa's foodcourt, there really isn't a place that makes it better.
Normally I order miso ramen at other establishments, but not here. Certainly Umami no…More »
21. Sanuki No Sato
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 324-9184
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Harbor Gateway
Old-school traditional Japanese cuisine, with a good range of prices on the menu. Let's forget that Japanese celebrities frequent the place, gracing the place with signatures adorning the waiting room lobby (I'm sure most people will only recognize…More »
22. Serendipity 3
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7373
Categories:
Desserts,
American (New),
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: The Strip
Last time I had a frozen hot chocolate, it was a few years ago in Manhattan. I remember the consistency being more icy, like a frozen margarita. And I don't recall as much whipped cream. Now that I've had it again, this $10 drink tasted sweetly…More »
23. Real Food Daily
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 289-9910
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood
Come here to eat healthy, tasty, and energizing. If you demand heavy flavors, sugar and imitation sugars, and other processed seasonings that'll shorten your life, fatten you up, and damage your nerves... this place may not be for you. This place is…More »
24. Habuya Okinawan Dining
Just being honest, I'm being biased for star ratings, due to such excellent hospitality. This is the first restaurant I've been to where I received 2 tickets to an industry only sake/shochu trade show, just because we drank 4 orders of awamori and…More »
25. Providence
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 460-4170
Categories:
American (New),
Seafood,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Mid Wilshire
Fabulous overall. You pay for what you get. If you got your eye on Providence, it's likely because you've eaten just about everything else out there. You're looking for a culinary adventure. And if you haven't, you'll want to experience…More »
26. Original Pantry Cafe
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 972-9279
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown
There aren't many restaurants out there that can say they survived the Great Depression, and have been constantly open, save for a few closings in the Pantry's long history. A few things... this is classic American diner food, and don't come here…More »
27. Morimoto Napa
Worth trying at least once in your life. Really. As a huge fan of the 6-year span of Iron Chef/Ryori no Tetsujin, there's no question of where I wanted to eat once I got to Napa. The Iron Chef BGM, ripped off the Backdraft movie soundtrack, plays…More »
28. Philippe The Original Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
This establishment has been known for over century, amazing! Careful coming during busy lunch and dinner hours, the wait can be murderous to your hunger. Luckily they open up several registers, but it's still a crowd to contend with. Feel the…More »
29. Palm's Thai Restaurant
Normally I'm disgusted by Thai restaurants that overcharge for a plate, but Palm's is acceptable. It's actually one of few Thai restaurants that impress me as far as Thai food goes... being Thai, I'm a bit picky. Here though, it's authentic and…More »
30. Ondal 2
For dinner, come in a party. You don't want to come alone, and pay $45-50 for an order that's suppose to be shared. The place feels somewhat off the beaten path, in the corner. There's one TV to catch sports on.
All the spicy soup dishes are…More »
31. My Delight CupCakery
Likely the best cupcake bakeshop in town, and I place it ahead of staples like Crumbs, Mrs. Beasley's, and Sprinkles. They know how to experiment and come up with very delightful flavors.
My favorite is probably the Strawberry champagne infusion,…More »
32. Nobu Next Door
New York, NY 10013
(212) 334-4445
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: TriBeCa
Nobu isn't exactly a place I would come to for sushi. It's very well prepped and put together and certainly sumptuous, but I can find just as good or better for less money. Ankimo topped with caviar was a disappointment.
No... for me, coming to Nobu…More »
33. Slater's 50/50 Burgers
Hidden away in the hills in OC is this gem of a burger bar. A burger of 50% ground bacon and 50% ground beef is actually a very TASTY burger. But this place is hardly a one-trick pony.
Personally, I'm lured by the joy of burger customization!…More »
34. Lawry's The Prime Rib
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 652-2827
Categories:
Steakhouses,
American (Traditional),
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Beverly Hills
I've been coming to Lawry's for over 13 years, and though prices may reflect inflation, thankfully the service and food have retained their excellence. Certain nights get really busy, in which case, you can grab a drink in the bar, or sit in the…More »
35. Jim Dandy Fried Chicken
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 779-5567
Category:
Southern
Neighbourhood: South Los Angeles
This place kicks ass! I rarely give 5-stars to any restaurant. Hiking trails, museums... yes, 5-stars, but for me to give 5-stars to a restaurant, it better be pretty damn significant.... and to a fried chicken place in the 'hood of all places~
Okay,…More »
36. Umami Burger
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-3100
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Hollywood
I dragged a date here who actually doesn't like burgers at all. But afterwards, she announced Umami Burger served her the most bestest tasting burger in her life. Interesting that they'd use "Umami," or what the Japanese say is the flavor of "good…More »
37. Hakata Ramen Shin-Sen-Gumi
Shin Sen Gumi is fun place to come eat. They try to be very traditional, and it shows in their greeting and yelling out orders. Be prepared to wait a while if you come during a busy hours.
I rate this place for my top 3 personal favorite places…More »
38. Lu's Garden Restaurant
Come here during lunch. Their lunch special, at $7, ends around 3:00 PM and gives you 3 choices of whatever Taiwanese dish they're offering for the day. You can dine in or take it to go. If you come in for dinner or on weekends, you most likely…More »
39. LaSalette Restaurant
Fun and delicious! It was a beautiful, sunny day, so we opted for outdoor seating. We were started with a complimentary bite. It appeared to be a a sausage, topped with melted herbed cheese, and a green olive.. SO TASTY! The bread that comes…More »
40. Maison Akira
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-9501
Very sweet, classy, romantic decor. I also like that Chef Akira is so involved. He's picked up the phone a few times when I called in for reservations. He's there carving the lamb and prime rib on Sundays. Refreshing.
I revel in this place. I'd come…More »
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Recently updated lists from Chuck S.
Operation Snake Eater:Survival (30)When you're broke, but still need to eat well. When you're looking to spend less than $10. |
City Hunter (41)Date night. |
Ice cream and stuffs (8)There's no particular order here. Each shop has their own unique flavors. So go for it! |
Ramenia (14)The notable ramen list. Don't pay attention to the stars, I'm lame at issuing them. They're listed in order of my personal preference for taste, and taste alone. Also, the bias is towards tonkotsu style broth. So other places, like Hanaichimonmae, or Habuya, isn't included. |
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