my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles
This is a short list of my favorite places to dine in Los Angeles. The list ranges from very casual places/hamburger spots to more formal/occasion restaurants. Both the food and service I find to be consistently good, and if I find the service to be substandard (even if the food is amazing) I will not put it on my list. I try to update my list often. However, you should contact the restaurant directly for menu selections, hours, reservations, and prices.
bon appétit !
LM
Brentwood / West Los Angeles
Asahi Ramen
2027 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310.479.2231
www.asahiramen.com
Cash only. Closed Thursday. Authentic casual little noodle shop nestled amongst a collection of Japanese restaurants on Sawtelle Boulevard.
Hamasaku
11043 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.479.7630
www.hamasakula.com
Probably my favorite sushi restaurant in LA. In a strip mall, but do not let that dissuade you from enjoying tasty hand-rolls and inventive combinations.
Tavern
11648 San Vicente Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310.806.6464
www.tavernla.com
The latest restaurant endeavor of which Chef Suzanne Goin has a part. Small, market driven menu with fresh Mediterranean flair. Uncomplicated food with delicious fruit and nut breads (which are also available to go).
Toscana
11633 San Vicente Blvd # 100
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310.820.2448
Norther Italian food. Toscana is authentic Italy: welcoming, loud, simple hearty dishes and waiters pushing a plate full of desserts in your direction. The food is as good today as it was when I first came to LA.
