Greater Los Angeles
Overview
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Food
From experience
- Sichuan Impression (3/3)
- OMG HELL YES. This place is literally the best Sichuan food I’ve had in United States. I would literally fly to LA JUST to eat at this place.
- Dishes: 藤椒鸡
- Ho Kee Cafe (3/3)
- Very legit Cantonese food. Perfect for a quick bite or lunch.
- Dishes: Amongst other Cantonese specialities – 凉茶 / Chinese herb tea
- Ahgassi Gopchang (3/3)
- Genwa Korean BBQ (3/3)
- Son of a Gun (3/3)
- Tapas, the lobster roll and little sandwiches are to die for.
- Sushi Fumi (2/3)
- Authentic and decent Japanese food. 2/3 for LA standard given the great Japanese food scene around here.
- Dong Ting Chun (2/3)
- Pretty good Hunan food. Recommend the fish dishes.
- Labobatory (2/3)
- Boba, pretty chic spot with good selections.
My to-try list
- NBC Seafood Restaurant Known for Dim Sum
- Bistro Na’s
- Chengdu Taste Sichuan food
- The Pie Hole multiple locations in town, comes highly recommended by Jandy
- KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
- No Name Exclusive locale featuring updated American comfort fare, cocktails & impromptu music performances.
- Crustacean Beverly Hills Asian fusion
- Sushi Sasabune
- Belle Vie Food & Wine California centric French food, neighbourhood bistro
- (Laguna Beach) Broadway by Amar Santana American
Drinks
From experience
- Walker Inn (3/3)
- Inside Normandie Club, Amazing season cocktail for a good show
- 71Above (2/3)
- Normandie Club (2/3)
My to-try list
- £10 Located in Montage Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, speakeasy, whiskey bar, amazing collection, reservation must
- The Varnish Downtown, cocktail, actually started since the Prohibition, live jazz at late night, behind Cole’s
- Good Times at Davey Waynes 70s themed, garage sale in an alleyway, through the refrigrator
- Next Door Lounge
- The Red Door Latin themed lounge, Toluca Lake, down the alley from Robano’s Pizza
- Adults Only Hollywood, cult movies, great drinks, speakeasy behind a video store
- Lock and Key K town, stylish cocktail bar, great food
- R Bar K town, divey, check facebook page for password to get in, speakeasy
- Break Room 86 K town, speakeasy, in The Line Hotel, 80s themed, door is near the loading dock, great food
- The Parlour Lounge Long Beach, basement of Federal Bar, inside the bank’s old vault; talk to staff at Federal Bar to get in
- Apotheke LA Chinatown, Mixologists in pharmacist-style
- Birds & Bees Secluded buzzy lounge for new twists on classic cocktails & midcentury-modern flair
- Bar Clacson Lively neighborhood eatery & bar with an indoor pétanque court, snacks, cocktails, beer & wine.
- Clayton’s Public House
- Rick’s
- Broken Shaker A South Beach vibe exudes on this rooftop bar with vintage flourishes & inventive cocktails.
- Apt 503 Lounge Club / Lounge, popular with cartoon decor
Destinations
From experience
- Griffith Observatory (3/3)
- Griffith Park (3/3)
- Santa Monica Pier and State Beach (2/3)
- Hollywood Sign (2/3)
- Great to see from afar. No need to get any closer.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame (1/3)
My to-try list
- Universal Studios Hollywood Technically have been when I was a kid but don’t remember much about it. Hence, it’s staying in the to-try category.
- Disneyland Park Same as above
Art & Architecture
From experience
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (3/3)
- The Broad (3/3)
- The J. Paul Getty Museum (3/3)
- The Getty Villa
My to-try list
- The Museum of Contemporary Art
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Dolby Theatre
Lodging
From experience
- (Airbnb) Breathtaking Views from Chic Mid Century Modern House (3/3)
- Beautiful architecture, spatious home, 2b/2b, clean, in a residential neighbourhood.
- Driving up to this place and parking WILL be hard.
- Sheraton Grand Los Angeles (3/3)
- W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills (2/3)
- Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel (1/3)
My to-try list
- The NoMad Hotel Los Angeles
- Freehand Los Angeles modern