The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Los Angeles

1. • DAMA 21

   • Tropical Latin-Inspired Restaurant
   
   

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   • 612 E 11th St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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2. • THE RANCH Restaurant 21

   
   

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   • 1025 E Ball Rd Extron Building Anaheim, CA | Orange County

3. • Rustic Canyon 21

   • Vibrant Mexican/Californian Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

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   • 1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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4. • Destroyer 21

   • Minimalist Scandanavian-Inspired Daytime Cafe
   
   

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   • 3578 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA | Westside
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5. • Ayara Thai 21

   • Uncompromising Thai Restaurant
   
   

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   • 6245 W 87th St, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
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6. • Ronan 21

   • Stylish Italian Restaurant
   
   

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   • 7315 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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7. • Leo's Tacos Truck 21

   • Delicious Mexican Taco Truck
   
   

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   • 1515 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
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8. • Macheen 21

   • Inventive Mexican Taqueria
   
   

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   • 2633 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Eastside
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9. • Mariscos Jalisco 21

   • Fresh Mexican Seafood Truck
   
   

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   • 3040 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Eastside
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10. • Tacos Los Cholos - Huntington Park 21

    • Acclaimed Mexican Taqueria
    
    

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    • 7127 Pacific Blvd, Huntington Park, CA | South LA
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11. • Borit Gogae 21

    
    

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    • 3464 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA | Central

12. • Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen 21

    • Delicious Soul Food Restaurant
    
    

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    • 202 E Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA | South Bay
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13. • Majordōmo 21

    • Energetic Asian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1725 Naud St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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14. • Élephante 21

    • Contemporary Southern Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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15. • Monohar's Delhi Palace 21

    • Ambitious Indian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 581 S Azusa Way, La Puente, CA | SGV
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16. • Sweet Rice 21

    • Authentic Thai Breakfast/Dessert Shop
    
    

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    • 1630 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Unit 4, Gardena, CA | South Bay
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17. • Chef Tony Dim Sum 21

    • Casual Chinese Dim Sum Shop
    
    

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    • 1108 S Baldwin Ave, Unit B5, Arcadia, CA | SGV
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18. • Coni'Seafood 21

    • Fresh Mexican (Nayarit) Seafood Restaurant
    
    

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    • 3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA | South Bay
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19. • Jeong Yuk Jeom 21

    • Exceptional Korean BBQ
    
    

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    • 621 S Western Ave, Unit 100, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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20. • Seline 21

    • Ambitious Californian Tasting
    
    

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    • 3110 Main St, Unit 132, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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21. • Angelini Osteria Alimentari 21

    • Humble Italian Osteria
    
    

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    • 7313 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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22. • Cha Cha Chá 21

    • Upbeat Mexican Restaurant
    
    

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    • 812 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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23. • Manuela 21

    • Creative Southern Restaurant
    
    

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    • 907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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24. • Charcoal Venice 21

    • Upscale-Casual Steakhouse
    
    

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    • 425 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA | Westside
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25. • Quarters Korean BBQ 21

    • Elevated Korean BBQ
    
    

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    • 3465 W 6th St, Unit C-130, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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26. • Killer Noodle 21

    • Spicy Japanese Ramen Shop
    
    

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    • 2030 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
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27. • Mini Kabob 20

    • Fresh Armenian Kabob Shop
    
    

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    • 313 1/2 Vine St, Glendale, CA | The Valley
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28. • Kareem's Falafel 20

    • Legendary Mediterranean Falafel Shop
    
    

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    • 1208 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
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29. • Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse 20

    • Intimate Argentinian Steakhouse
    
    

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    • 7963 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA | Westside
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30. • Nando Trattoria - Manhattan Beach 20

    • Comfortable Italian (Sicilian) Trattoria
    
    

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    • 1131 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA | South Bay
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31. • 626 Hospitality Group 20

    • Whimsical Soft Serve Shop
    
    

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    • 160 E Duarte Rd, Ste E, Arcadia, CA | SGV
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32. • Toranj Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Persian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 10861 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
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33. • Taste of Tehran 20

    • Authentic Iranian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1915 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
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34. • Yigah 20

    • Authentic Korean Restaurant
    
    

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    • 8562 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA | Orange County
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35. • Tacos La Carreta 20

    • Hearty Mexican Taco Truck
    
    

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    • 11402 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA | Gateway Cities
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36. • Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice 20

    • Healthy Cafe
    
    

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    • 1000 Bristol St N, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
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37. • The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar 20

    • Sophisticated Californian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 2647 Park Ave, Tustin, CA | Orange County
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38. • Terrace by Mix Mix 20

    • Refined French/Italian/Filipino Restaurant
    
    

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    • 3333 Bear St, Unit 316, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
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39. • Tacos Manuel 20

    • Fantastic Taco Shop
    
    

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    • Mabury St, Santa Ana, CA | Orange County
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40. • OyBar 20

    • Unique Jewish/Japanese Cocktail Bar
    
    

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    • 12446 Moorpark St, Studio City, CA | The Valley
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41. • Sushi Gen 20

    • Simple Japanese Sushi Bar
    
    

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    • 422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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42. • Shootz 20

    • Creative Asian/Hawaiian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 31856 Paseo Adelanto, Ste 105, San Juan Capistrano, CA | Orange County
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43. • Loreto 20

    • Sprawling Mexican Seafood Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1991 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA | LA Foothills
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44. • Two Hommés 20

    • Trendy West African/Californian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 902 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA | South Bay
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45. • Tev's Kitchen 20

    • Authentic Jamaican Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1905 W 48th St, Los Angeles, CA | South LA
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46. • Crossroads Kitchen 20

    • Refined Mediterranean Plant-Based Restaurant
    
    

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    • 8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
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47. • Hakata Izakaya Hero 20

    • Cozy Japanese Izakaya
    
    

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    • 1929 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
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48. • Populaire Modern Bistro 20

    • Modern French Bistro
    
    

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    • 3333 Bristol St, Unit 2601, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
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49. • Linden 20

    • Artistic NY Restaurant
    
    

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    • 5936 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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50. • Phởholic 20

    • Traditional Vietnamese Pho Shop
    
    

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    • 14932 Bushard St, Westminster, CA | Orange County
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51. • Nok's Kitchen 20

    • Authentic Lao Restaurant
    
    

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    • 9361 Bolsa Ave, Ste 108, Westminster, CA | Orange County
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52. • Nep Cafe 20

    • Modern Vietnamese Eatery
    
    

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    • 10836 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA | Orange County
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53. • Mayfield 20

    • Modern Californian/Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

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    • 31761 Camino Capistrano Suite 5-6, San Juan Capistrano, CA | Orange County
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54. • Mario's Butcher Shop 20

    • High-End Sandwich Shop
    
    

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    • 1000 Bristol St N, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
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55. • Kahani 20

    • Modern Indian Hotel Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA | Orange County
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56. • Hook & Anchor 20

    • Creative Seafood Restaurant
    
    

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    • 1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
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57. • Rays Barbeque 20

    • Fantastic Texas-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

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    • 6038 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA | South LA
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58. • Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar 20

    • Modern Californian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 190 S Glassell St, Orange, CA | Orange County
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59. • Pho Ngoon 20

    • Basic Vietnamese Pho Shop
    
    

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    • 741 E Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA | SGV

60. • K Team BBQ 20

    • Authentic Korean BBQ
    
    

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    • 936 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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61. • Jones 20

    • Impressive Italian/American Restaurant
    
    

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    • 7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
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62. • Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana 20

    • Sublime Neapolitan Pizzeria
    
    

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    • 101 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA | Orange County
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63. • Fermentation Farm 20

    • Probiotic-Fueled All-Day Cafe
    
    

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    • 1125 Victoria St, Suite R, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
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64. • Bob's Freeze 20

    • Nostalgic Ice Cream Shop
    
    

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    • 5144 E Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Eastside
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65. • Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens 20

    • Rustic Californian Fine Dining
    
    

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    • 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona Del Mar, CA | Orange County
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66. • Fosters Freeze 20

    • Famed Californian Burger Shop
    
    

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    • 201 S Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA | The Valley
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67. • Heavy Handed 20

    • Quality Burger Shop
    
    

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    • 2912 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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68. • Brodard Vietnamese Cuisine 20

    • Traditional Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

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    • 16105 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA | Orange County
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69. • Bumsan Organic Milk Bar 20

    • Customizable Korean Organic Soft Serve Shop
    
    

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    • 534 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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70. • Alta Baja Market 20

    • Laid-Back Mexican Cafe
    
    

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    • 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA | Orange County
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71. • Albaraka Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Palestinian Restaurant
    
    

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    • 413 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
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72. • Creamy Boys 20

    • Retro New Zealand Ice Cream Shop
    
    

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    • 1136 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA | South Bay
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73. • Adya Fresh Indian Flavours 20

    • Creative Indian Street Food Restaurant
    
    

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    • 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Unit 201, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
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74. • A&J Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Northern Chinese Dim Sum Shop
    
    

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    • 14805 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA | Orange County
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75. • Wax Paper 20

    • Quality Sandwich Shop
    
    

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    • 2902 Knox Ave, Los Angeles, CA | LA Foothills
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76. • A Restaurant 20

    • Sophisticated New American Restaurant
    
    

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    • 3334 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
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77. • Honeymee Los Angeles 20

    • Honey-Heavy Shake Shop
    
    

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    • 3377 Wilshire Blvd, Unit 116, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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78. • Magpies Softserve 20

    • Scratch Dessert Shop
    
    

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    • 2660 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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79. • Katella Bakery-Deli-Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Jewish Deli/Bakery
    
    

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    • 4470 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA | Orange County
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80. • Good Alley 20

    • Small Chinese Noodle Shop
    
    

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    • 8450 E Valley Blvd, Unit 108, Rosemead, CA | SGV
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81. • Indigo Cow 20

    • Traditional Japanese Soft Serve Shop
    
    

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    • 1710 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
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82. • Hokey Pokey LA 20

    • Classic New Zealand Ice Cream Shop
    
    

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    • 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
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83. • Pann's 20

    • Classic American Breakfast Shop
    
    

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    • 6710 la Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | South Bay
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84. • Taqueria Frontera 20

    • Casual Mexican (Tijuana-Style) Taqueria
    
    

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    • 700 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA | LA Foothills
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85. • Goldburger Los Feliz 20

    • Nostalgic Smashburger Shop
    
    

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    • 1820 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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86. • Seongbukdong 20

    • Casual Korean Restaurant
    
    

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    • 3303 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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87. • H.M.S. Bounty 20

    • Nautical-Themed Neighborhood Watering Hole
    
    

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    • 3357 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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88. • Ditroit Taqueria 20

    • Casual Back-Alley Taqueria
    
    

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    • 2117 Violet St, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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