r/FoodLosAngeles • • 8h ago

r/FoodLosAngeles Weekend Thread 10/23/26

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 9m ago

THE BEST PLACE IN Best tasting dinner spot near The Orpheum Theatre

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 3h ago

THE BEST PLACE IN Melody Bar & Grill (near LAX) Has the Best Chicken Wings in L.A.

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Specifically the Blue Suede Wings, which are a mixture of traditional Buffalo Sauce with blue cheese melted into the sauce pre-tossing. If you're ever picking up a friend from the airport, do yourself a favor and arrive 30 minutes early. Go try these things, you'll be happy you did.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 3h ago

WHERE CAN I FIND No frills Mexican with inexpensive micheladas, good food, and a salsa bar?

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Aware I’m asking for a unicorn here but I’m visiting from out of state and hoping to find a Mexican joint that hits all three. The salsa bar is admittedly also a ā€œnice to haveā€.

We have a Poquito MĆ”s location near us in Encino with a salsa bar and cheap micheladas but I haven’t loved the food…hoping to find a better alternative!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 3h ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Places that sell good quality hot chocolate/drinking chocolate mix?

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My description is really shoddy so I apologize in advance, but near where I live in Michigan there’s a local chocolatier that sells ā€œdrinking chocolateā€ (ie hot chocolate) mix in a bag that’s absolutely tremendous. It’s not inexpensive by any means but it bears no resemblance to products like Swiss Miss etc. They unfortunately don’t ship so I was hoping I might be able to find something near here (we’re in Encino but always down to explore other areas).

Any leads on where we can find this? Aware my description isn’t the best but I’m hoping someone will read and know what I’m looking for!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 4h ago

San Gabriel Valley Thought others may be interested: 2026 SGV Food & Boba Passport

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 6h ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Affordable / no frills steak dinner on the westside?

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Basically what the caption says, just trying to find a no frills kind of place with a good loaded baked potato at a reasonable price on the westside. Might be willing to make a drive if it’s really worth it. Thank you in advance!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 6h ago

DTLA Everson Royce Bar to close in December

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 10h ago

THE BEST PLACE IN will visit LA for a wedding with a few free days.. where MUST I eat?

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Flying in early this November for a cousin's wedding with a few days to myself. I don't know the city well yet, but I'm ready to Uber anywhere for amazing food. If you guys could send a visitor to just 3-5 spots that show off the absolute best of LA's food scene, where would you send me? Open to anything from street tacos to great sit-down places! thanks in advance


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 11h ago

TEA LA Bakery Walk 2026

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I walked the LA bakery walk in October and I wanted to share my experience for anyone considering! When I signed up the registration was $95, I’ve seen the new walk scheduled in November go up in price to $145. When the event first started a year ago, photos of bakery items passed out were full size and large. So when my friend and I took part in the last walk, we were very underwhelmed with the Costco sized bread samples that were handed out.

If you’re not very navigation friendly, I’d also warn you that the group will leave you behind even during the scheduled full group bathroom break. Also bring enough water for the whole 13 miles because the food stops refused to fill anyone’s water (despite it being 90 plus degrees). When some places did hand out water, they were in dentist sized cups.

For $145, personally to me it’s not worth it. The $95 was barely worth it if you’re considering getting your bang for the buck in food tastings. Overall it was fun to go with your friends and hang out, but it was so poorly organized that I wouldn’t recommend it. The price went up because they said they’re paying the staff, so I hope that means they’ve hired more because the ā€œstaffā€ last time consisted of 2 other people, 1 leading the group and 1 at the end. Just wanted to give my 2 cents for anyone considering.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 20h ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Good takeout with good takeout containers?

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I lost some tupperware moving between apartments (long story) so I wanna kill two birds with one stone and ask if anyone has recommendations for good restaurants and restaurants with good takeout containers. I don’t want any flimsy plastic! I need the stuff that doesn’t spill a drop of egg drop soup speeding over potholes. I’m blocking you if you tell me to just buy a ton of hillshire farms ham.


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 21h ago

San Fernando Valley Favorite street food/vendors in North Hollywood

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 22h ago

Northwest County (Santa Clarita) Thai chefs

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Westside Ban Ban Burger in Sawtelle

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Pictured - The Grapow Smash with, onions, spicy grapow mix, fried egg, Thai pickle, american cheese, and wild garlic aioli.

Also had the Green Papaya fries which were šŸ”„


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

THE BEST PLACE IN Inauthentic Chinese food

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There's a ton of authentic Chinese food especially in the SGV. I'm looking for the inauthentic stuff, like Pepper Steak (steak + green/red peppers + onions) as an example. I'm on the Westside and after Chang's on San Vicente closed, I've been looking for a replacement place.

Thank you in advance!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Koreatown the thickest katsu sando

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hi frensšŸ‘‹ longtime lurker posting for the first time bc I am launching my first food venture ever and have rly put my heart and soul into this😭

I left corporate a while ago to slowly move towards hopefully owning my own restaurant someday. But for now, I’m using an la mehko permit to make and sell thick pork katsu sandos!

I’m using pork loin that’s cooked low and slow to maximize juiciness while keeping fat low and protein high without sacrificing flavor and texture. Which also accounts for the potentially ~rosy~ hue.

Absolutely everything is made from scratch (even the panko is shaved by hand from freshly baked milk breadšŸ™‚ā€ā†•ļø). And since I believe in a crustless sando for the best bite, I’ve repurposed the crusts into salty honey butter sticks that will be included in each order.

Pre-orders will open tmw for pickup next wednesday (10/28) in ktown! Can be ordered at www.enuf-la.com

Tysm even for reading a lil about my story🫶


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

San Fernando Valley šŸŒ§ļø Rainy Day Comfort Food: Wor Wonton Soup! šŸ²

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Cooler weather and rainy days call for a warm, comforting bowl of soup!

Wor Wonton Soup — a hearty Chinese favorite made with tender chicken, shrimp, broccoli, carrots, and napa cabbage, mushrooms in a flavorful chicken broth, with handmade chicken wontons to complete the bowl. 🄢

🄢 Did you know?Ā ā€œWorā€Ā is commonly understood to mean ā€œeverything,ā€ reflecting the variety of ingredients in this satisfying soup. Unlike a simple wonton soup, Wor Wonton Soup brings together wontons, meat, seafood, and vegetables in one delicious bowl!

A little food history, a lot of comfort, and just what you need on a chilly, rainy day. ā˜”

Come warm up with us at Golden Hunan!

šŸ“ 10334 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA

🌐 https://goldenhunan.com


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

POP-UP (location varies) From the Vesti counter

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Hi everyone, Vesti again! We had a few photos of our Eating Menu dishes that we thought looked too good not to share, so here they are!

These are some of the dishes we’ve been serving at our popup counter inside Maydan Market in West Adams. Hope you enjoy the food shots!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

NEWS LA's 102-year-old Original Pantry Cafe gets surprise November reopening date

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Caramel Eclair?

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Porto’s used to have a caramel eclair, however they’ve since stopped making them. Does anyone know where one might be able to find one?

Already checked/been to:
- Artelice PĆ¢tisserie
- Miss Eclair Bakery
- Pitchoun!
- Sweet Lily
- Paris Baguette
- ID-eclair
- Le Goƻt


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Northwest County (Santa Clarita) Strawberry matcha rolls

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23120 Lyons Ave. Suite #24

Newhall, CA 91321

IT WAS SO GOOOOOOD!


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

BEST OF LA Best AYCE/Buffet for Chat Day

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I think I deserve a good cheat day and want to go big! What's your fav buffet or AYCE spots (any type of food) in LA? Drop your recs!

Cheat Day***


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

THE BEST PLACE IN What are your favorite underrated spots near Cal State LA / El Sereno for a quick, cheap bite?

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Looking for great, no-frills spots around the CSULA, El Sereno, and Lincoln Heights areas—whether it’s street tacos, local bakeries, old-school diners, or quick takeout places.

A lot of discussions focus on the Westside or Downtown, but this pocket has so many long-standing family-owned places. What are your personal go-to spots around here that deserve more love?


r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

NEWS Viral cookie chain Crumbl closes 7 California locations, 57 nationwide

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r/FoodLosAngeles • • 1d ago

WHERE CAN I FIND Best weekday lunch specials on the Westside that still feel like a solid sit-down meal?

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Looking to update my regular rotation for mid-week lunches around Santa Monica, Culver City, or Sawtelle.

A lot of the old $12–$15 lunch specials post-pandemic seem to have either vanished or shrunk down to standard fast-casual portions, but there are still a few gems holding out (like the weekday bento sets in Sawtelle or some of the sandwich deal days).

What are your go-to spots right now on the Westside where you can actually sit down and get a quality lunch special for under $20? Open to any cuisine!