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Azla: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Azla [CLOSED] ($)
(445 ratings)

4309 Leimert Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 596-3028
  • Churro Wot
    family favorite; recommend w/ Gomen (kale, collards, garlic)
  • Misir Wot
    red lentils & spicy berbere; traditionally eaten w/ Injera (Ethiopian bread) which is optional; looks good
4.5 out of 5
445 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2013; serving vegan Ethiopian cuisine; "I've been to a lot of vegetarian restaurants, but--without question--this is one of the best" -Guy Fieri
Belly & Snout: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Belly & Snout [CLOSED] ($)
(225 ratings)

974 S Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
  • Oxtail Chili Tater Tots
    looks good
  • Pork Adobo Sandwich
    grilled cheese sandwich w/ pork, garlic crema, green onion, red radish; looks good
  • Sisig Hot Dog
    hot dog w/ ground pork belly, pork snout, red onion, garlic crema, chicharrona, fried egg, green onion
4.5 out of 5
225 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2014; in Koreatown; Other Recipes: Oxtail Chili
Chichen Itza Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Chichen Itza RestaurantSee Chichen Itza Restaurant Video ($$)
(1415 ratings)

3655 S Grand Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-1075
www.chichenitzarestaurant...
  • Longaniza Asada
    house made chorizo smoked over mesquite embers; served w/ sliced avocado, roasted tomato sauce, roasted onions & tortillas
  • Panuchos
    crispy fried corn tortilla split & filled w/ black bean puree topped w/ lettuce, shredded turkey, pickled red onions & a slice of avocado; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1415 ratings
opened in 2001; family owned & operated restaurant specializing in Yucatecan food, maintaining the authentic flavor of this original Southeast Mexican Cuisine
Daybird: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
DaybirdSee Daybird Video
(353 ratings)

240 N Virgil Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
www.daybirdla.com
  • Szechuan Hot Chicken Sando
    Jidori chicken thigh fried in Rice brand oil; slaw w/ pickled chillis; looks good
4.5 out of 5
353 ratings
fast-casual joint serving Szechuan hot chicken; owned & operated by "Tournament of Champions", season 4 champ Mei Lin; special appearances: celebrity chefs Nate Appleman, Stephanie Izard, Aaron May
Eastside Market Italian Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Eastside Market Italian Deli ($)
(1231 ratings)

1013 Alpine St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 250-2464
www.esmdeli.com
  • D.A. Special Sandwich
    specialty sandwich; sausage, meatball, roast beef & pastrami served on sub roll w/ Provolone & bell peppers; looks good (& messy)!
4.5 out of 5
1231 ratings
est. 1929; one of the last "true" Italian delis in downtown L.A.; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance where they had meatball-making competition (Team Fieri-Rock-Spade won); Other Recipes: Eggplant Parmesan
ediBOL: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
ediBOL [CLOSED] ($$)
(569 ratings)

300 S Santa Fe Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 292-6466
  • Miso Peanut Ramen Bol
    edamame, red pepper, pickled carrots, shiitake, scallion, roasted peanuts, honey miso dressing; served over greens; looks good
  • Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Hash Bol
    only available for weekend brunch; crispy poached egg, tomatillo crema, housemade pickles, candied almonds, home-baked cheddar buttermilk biscuit
4.5 out of 5
569 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving handcrafted, artisan BOLs
La Pupusa Urban Eatery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
La Pupusa Urban EaterySee La Pupusa Urban Eatery Video ($$)
(420 ratings)

1051 W Washington Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-4573
www.lapupusaurbana.com
  • Carne Guisada Burger
    slow-roasted beef "burger", slaw/mayo, greens, chipotle sauce; served w/ fries
  • Chicharron Pupusa
    pupusa stuffed w/ cheese & pork; comes w/ side of Curtido (Salvadorian cabbage slaw) that should be added on pupusa; "I've had a lot of pupusas...that has got to be one of the best I've had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
420 ratings
serving "traditional Salvadorian cuisine with our added Los Angeles modern twist" (from its website)
Marouch Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Marouch RestaurantSee Marouch Restaurant Video ($$)
(605 ratings)

4905 Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 662-9325
www.hollywoodmarouch.com
  • Beef Shawarma Plate
    100% pure beef spiced, marinated & barbecued; topped w/ sesame sauce; includes rice, pickles & pita bread; looks good
  • Mantee
    dumplings stuffed w/ seasoned ground beef; served w/ rice pilaf on garlic yogurt tomato sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
605 ratings
since 1982; serving Lebanese Armenian & Middle Eastern Cuisine; special guest: celebrity chef Nyesha Arrington
Nic's on Beverly: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nic's on Beverly ($$$)
(790 ratings)

8265 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 746-5130
www.nicsonbeverly.com
  • Lion’s Mane Asada Pizza
    Detroit-style pizza w/ lion's mane (mushroom), plant-based cheese, jalapeño slices, morita salsa, cilantro, sliced red onions, lime juice
  • Vegan Lamb Bolognese
    black sheep lamb bolognese / house-made rigatoni / fennel pollen (gfo); looks good!
4.5 out of 5
790 ratings
"plant-based restaurant focused on California cuisine serving a little bit of everything you’d hope to find on a Los Angeles menu; a melting pot of cuisines unified in their ability to showcase local Californian produce in a casual-yet-fun setting" (from its website); special appearance: celebrity chef Eric Greenspan
Tacos y Birria La Unica: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tacos y Birria La UnicaSee Tacos y Birria La Unica Video ($)
(609 ratings)

2840 E Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 715-4025
tacosybirrialaunicalosang...
  • Quesatacos
    top seller; crunchy tacos w/ shredded birria (goat), Monterey cheese, cilantro, onions w/ side of dipping consommé; "w/o question one of the best birria tacos I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Vampiros
    crunchy tostada w/ melted Monterey cheese & shredded beef & served w/ side of rice & beans, onions & cilantro & tomatillo sauce; "I'm having a tostada revelation!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
609 ratings
food truck w/ long lines
Beer Belly: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Beer Belly [CLOSED]See Beer Belly Video ($$)
(2314 ratings)

532 S Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-2337
  • Duck French Dip
    sage-roasted duck breast, provolone, duck-skin, horseradish aioli, duck au jus; "in the world of great duck sandwiches that I've had--duck dishes--that's easily in the top 5 all-time of my life"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Death By Duck
    duck fat fries, duck skin cracklins, duck confit served w/ raspberry-mustard dipping sauce; looks good
  • Jidori Hot Wings
    buffalo blue (spicy), or volcano chipotle (super spicy), or honey Dijon & cilantro (not spicy); Guy got the volcano chipotle wings; comes w/ side of blue cheese dressing
4.0 out of 5
2314 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; in Koreatown; "beer bar focused on serving craft beer, and crafty food" (from website)
Biergarten: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
BiergartenSee Biergarten Video ($$)
(885 ratings)

206 N Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 466-4860
www.biergartenla.com
  • Chosun Burger
    Angus chuck, American cheese, grilled spam, kimchi, pickled daikon, gochujang aioli, mustard
  • Drunken Chicken
    beer-can baked Mary's free range chicken; served w/ cabbage slaw, pickled Daikon, jalapeno
4.0 out of 5
885 ratings
est. 2010; local neighborhood Koreantown gastropub serving Korean fusion cuisine & 25 craft beers
Bludso's BBQ: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bludso's BBQSee Bludso's BBQ Video ($$)
(3034 ratings)

609 N La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-2583
www.barandque.com/bludsos
  • Collard Greens
    looks good
  • Ribs
    pork ribs spice-rubbed & marinated for 24-hrs, smoked in red oak & pacaya for 3-4 hrs; served w/ side of homemade spicy BBQ sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3034 ratings
opened in 2008; Texas-style BBQ; moved from original airing Compton location
Bun Shop: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bun Shop [CLOSED] ($)
(1789 ratings)

151 N Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 468-1031
  • Ba'Corn Cheese
    corn, bacon, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno, scallions served in a small skillet; looks good
  • Kalbi Bun
    signature dish; beef, tempura onion, mixed greens, spicy aioli on an Asian steamed bun
4.0 out of 5
1789 ratings
[CLOSED]; "bao and brew spot"; 2 childhood friends who started in a food truck that opened a brick-and-mortar joint in 2014
Cha Cha Chili: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cha Cha Chili [CLOSED] ($)
(1382 ratings)

4625 Valley Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 222-8900
  • El Jefe Taco
    short ribs, salsa verde, chipotle pepper slices, avocado, Cotija cheese on corn masa; on special menu
  • Spicy Pork Chimichanga
    "like a sushi roll mixed w/ a burrito"; spicy pork, marinated rice, beans, cheese, spicy mayo, Sriracha rolled in a tortilla, battered, deep-fried & sliced like sushi rolls; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1382 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2009; Korean-Mexican Fusion restaurant; Other Recipes: Mushroom Poppers
Delancey: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Delancey [CLOSED] ($$)
(532 ratings)

5936 W Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-2100
  • Gnocchi w/ Braised Wild Boar
    w/ sage & olives; looks good
  • Gramercy Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, sopressata & guanciale
4.0 out of 5
532 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008; serving gourmet thin crust pizzas, house made pastas & a full menu of Italian influenced dishes in NY-style atmosphere
Fat Sal's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fat Sal'sSee Fat Sal's Video ($$)
(2697 ratings)

1300 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(855) 682-4373
www.fatsalsdeli.com
  • Fat Jerry Fat Sandwich
    cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, crisp bacon, fried eggs, fries, mayo, ketchup on hero bun (called "fat bread"); named after Jerry Ferrara--co-owner & former star of HBO's show "Entourage"; looks good
  • Meat Luv'rz Pizza Rolls
    ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, provolone, mozzarella stuffed in a crispy spring roll wrapper & deep-fried & served w/ side of marinara
4.0 out of 5
2697 ratings
opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood
Gloria's Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gloria's CafeSee Gloria's Cafe Video ($$)
(1761 ratings)

10227 Venice Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-0963
www.gloriascafela.com
  • Carne Adobada
    "outstanding"; looks good
  • Seven Seas Soup
    "you will go nuts"
4.0 out of 5
1761 ratings
opened in 1981; authentic Mexican food
Golden State: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Golden State [CLOSED]See Golden State Video ($$)
(1541 ratings)

440 N Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 424-7485
  • Lamb Burger
    Mediterranean flair topped w/ Gruyere cheese, yogurt dill sauce, roasted red peppers, arugula & curry ketchup; comes w/ side of sweet potato wedges; looks good
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    topped w/ homemade pickled Jalapenos, pickled onions & scratch-made (hot) mustard; "it is one of the best pork sandwiches I've had...I mean its up in the top 10"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1541 ratings
[CLOSED]; started by 2 buddies w/ no culinary experience; "it's a great vibe; it's a great joint"-Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
La Tostaderia: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
La TostaderiaSee La Tostaderia Video ($$)
(455 ratings)

317 S Broadway Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 624-2378
  • Octopus Tostada
    2 fried tortilla topped w/ a mound of octopus salad; made to order; looks good
  • Patrona Burger
    flat top griddled shrimp burger w/ melted Oaxaca cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado-mango radish, shredded potatoes; "that right there, in my expecation level of burgers--that is about as high as they go. Outstanding!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
455 ratings
in Grand Central Market
Little Jewel of New Orleans: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Little Jewel of New Orleans ($$)
(1990 ratings)

207 Ord St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-0461
littlejewel.la
  • Cochon de Lait Po'boy
    pulled pork, Creole slaw, shredded cabbage, pickles; looks good
  • Crawfish Mac N Cheese
    "it's outstanding! I get more crawfish flavor out of this than...when I eat crawfish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1990 ratings
grocery & deli drawing its influence from culinary influence from New Orleans located in Chinatown; Other Recipes: Red Beans & Rice
Nickel Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nickel Diner [CLOSED]See Nickel Diner Video ($$)
(2541 ratings)

524 S Main St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 623-8301
  • Bacon Donuts
    glazed donut w/ one side dipped w/ chopped bacon; looks good
  • Catfish w/ Corn Cakes & Pecan Sauce
    seasoned & pan-fried; served w/ hashed bacon brussel sprouts; "that is fantastic...you gotta come try this!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2541 ratings
[CLOSED]; in 1940's-style dining setting; Other Recipes: Chicken Pozole
Park's Finest: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Park's FinestSee Park's Finest Video ($$)
(2371 ratings)

1267 W Temple St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-2800
theparksfinest.com
  • Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
    "bringing elements of a traditional filipino dessert"; cornmeal combined w/ rice flour, coconut milk, etc. baked on a banana leaf; "best cornbread I've ever had...this is like fat black-lady cornbread"-Chris Rock; looks good
  • Beef Tri-Tip
    specialty; 4-6 hr-smoked season-crusted sirloin beef, cut deli thin & paired w/ home made horseradish sauce or vinegar-based Sawsawan sauce (try dipping in both); "out-of-bounds delicious!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Mama Leah's Coconut Beef
    chef's mom's recipe; Filipino comfort food; 6-16 hr-smoked chuck roll, cubed & stewed in a coconut cream; served over rice; looks good
  • Worker Wednesday Combo Plate
    coconut beef, hot link medley, 16-hour pulled pork, candy coated chicken w/ signature pineapple BBQ sauce, veggie medley, cornbread bibingka & rice
4.0 out of 5
2371 ratings
est. 2009; started as a catering company...opened restaurant in 2012; "American cuts of BBQ with a Filipino flavor"; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance
Polka Polish Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Polka Polish Restaurant ($$)
(885 ratings)

4112 Verdugo Rd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 255-7887
www.polkarestaurant.com
  • Goulash
    chopped flank steak in tomato-based sauce; served w/ potato dumplings; looks good
  • Nalesniki
    dessert: rolled Polish crepe stuffed w/ cherry-infused sweetened cream cheese & served flaming; looks good
  • Pierogi
    dumplings w/ seasoned pork & chicken or sauerkraut & stewed mushrooms or potatoes & cheese or potatoes & cheese & jalapeno (Guy had 1 of each); looks good
4.0 out of 5
885 ratings
opened in 1994 by borrowing from credit cards at 17% (pretty gutsy); in strip mall
Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe ($)
(2062 ratings)

11707 Washington Pl Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-6326
www.ruttscafe.com
  • Fried Hawaiian Royale
    teriyaki beef, eggs, sprouts, Sriracha sauce scrambled & served over rice
  • Lau Lau
    Kalua pork w/ butterfish wrapped in taro leaves; served w/ rice, and salad, or macaroni salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2062 ratings
since 1976; Gene Simmons (KISS) made guest appearance...he is restaurant regular
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Los Angeles, CA

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