Hidden Gems in Mid City West

“This place is incredible!!! Seriously the BEST and most fresh sushi in LA, such a favorite and so reasonably priced which is much appreciated.”

“Mino and Miwa are the kindest souls I have ever come across on Melrose Ave. And I feel blessed every time I have their food.”

“The service was incredible, the feeling was incredible, the food and staff…incredible.”

“Both times I've been, incredible pasta”

“Best pasta I've had in.”

“Service was impeccable, staff made us feel like VIPs”

“My favorite things to order are their vegetarian dishes - Saag Paneer, Chana Masala, etc. but their entire menu is just so fantastic.”

“The food and hospitality were amazing! The chicken korma was great, and the leftovers were even greater.”

“I’d recommend to anyone looking for a tasty meal near the Grove/Fairfax/Melrose!”

“Been there two times and the food is always excellent”

“Very cozy and warm atmosphere. The staff is welcoming”

“Fast service, They were Super packed but great job”

“Outstanding Middle Eastern cuisine at very reasonable prices! The manager, Adam, and all the servers are very friendly and helpful.”

“Katin is so kind and fast an attentive. Thank you sm for the excellent service!”

“Food took another 30 mins on top. Otherwise, good place to eat.”

“As always the team is the best”

“Raw fish is remarkably fresh, every dish impresses”

“Raw fish is remarkably fresh”

“We've been to Dos Amantes twice now. This place is favorite”

“Everything was so fresh and had excellent quality”

“Prices are very reasonable for the quality”

“MADELA is affordable and also AMAZING! When you think its not possible to get your moneys worth at a restaurant, you should definitely come here.”

“MADELA is absolutely incredible. The flavors in both the pizza and pasta are next level - some beautifully unique, others perfectly traditional - and everything is done to perfection.”

“My family and I were visiting and saw this place, we decided to try it. Why not. It was delicious! Very family oriented, friendly and fast service. Thanks!”

“Validated parking for 90 minutes”

“This was our second visit. First time all the food was burn”

“Service is quick but not rushed”

“The Ramen is absolutely delicious. As someone who is used to a pork broth, this chicken broth ramen is now my fave!!!”

“Just the best experience with the kindest server! Food was amazing and somehow the service was even better!”

“The menu is simple for a reason, they do a couple of variations of their rich, creamy chicken ramen and they do them perfectly.”

“I've been here 4 times and everything is AMAZING”

“The music that they play is great”

“Felt like I was in Japan”

“The broth was perfectly warm and comforting!! And the braised beef was tender and juicy loved it!!”

“The seasonings were perfect. The noodles were the epitome of everything a true noodle should be.”

“We had lunch there and as a family of four, we all had a different dish. They were all delicious!”

“Wonderful find on Wilshire Blvd with amazing sushi and reasonable prices.”

“About 45 minute after eating here I experienced classic symptoms of eating escolar. I fear this restaurant may have been the victim of fish mislabeling.”

“The sushi itself was super filling, there was a lot of rice but not necessarily little fish.”

“Alex was the one who helped me. The açaí is authentic and delicious, with many topping options.”

“This Açaí Republic is the best! Great people, great bowls… feels like a friendly neighborhood spot.”

“This might be one of the best Coxhina in the area. Acai smoothie was great.”

“Atmosphere is that of an authentic Indian restaurant”

“Portions were of good size”

“Great food inexpensive wonderful service. Grabbed burritos on our way to LAX. Loved them. Would be a regular if we lived in LA.”

“Service was fast and the food was delicious! Also affordable I Will be back whenever I am in the area”

“We are a family from Taiwan who enjoyed wonderful breakfasts here for three consecutive days.”

“The pizza slices are on the best I’ve had and at an amazing price !”

“Big thanks to David for outstanding service - he really made our visit special.”

“I ordered a slice of meat lovers pizza and the baked ziti because I wasn’t sure if the pizza alone would be enough.”

“Just had the Curry Udon - might be one of the best curry's I have ever had?! Noodles were perfect!”

“The atmosphere was cozy and clean, perfect for a casual dinner or a sushi date night.”

“We were served by Nathan and he provided excellent services.”

“The sushi is absolutely delicious and isn't drenched in sauce or overdone with nonsense ingredients.”

“I haven’t tried a sashimi that I haven’t loved, even though I’ve been here 3 times.”

“The vibe is upbeat but not loud, and the sushi comes out with just the right pace.”

“Super delicious food!! Clean place!! Big variety of fresh food. Highly recommended!!”

“Man is this place good…. All the deli’s in new York should get this places recipes.”

“Clean, friendly, Heimish. You can really feel the mishapacha behind the counter.”

“The Strong sandwich is the best pastrami I've had in LA - it has even beat out Langer's Deli for me.”

“No lunch rush like the last time I went by, my sandwich was delicious and the dough was soft, chewy and crispy.”

“Great service, delicious burger. I got the #7 burger and it was perfect.”

“Everything is perfect! From food, service, and cafe atmosphere. I'm constantly ordering new things from their menu because everything is soo good!”

“Burgers with spicy catchup, kabobs with rice, and dont forget the best chocolate chip cookie on the planet!”

“I love this place. The food is amazing, in the summer their mango smoothie is delicious and you should definitely try the cookies it’s the best cookie I ever had.”

“I highly recommend trying the vegan ramen, matcha tiramisu, black fried rice and the karaage!”

“Although the restaurant looks out to a parking lot and is rather small, the service is super friendly and warm.”

“It will be helpful if you leave the silverware already on the tables. Because it was frustrating to have to find it myself after asking for it several times.”

“Food was amazing. Atmosphere was dark with no seats on the patio.”

“The burgers were absolutely perfect juicy, full of flavor, and everything in them worked together really well.”

“Very good burger. Higher end In n out. But in the end, In N' Out remains by far the better value.”

“Baked green lip mussels were amazing, baked black cod hand roll in soy paper was terrific.”

“Lovely service and the sushi was really good! We had a few roles and the sashimi platter and it was worth it given the prices!”

“I had the chef curated sushi journey and it has become the benchmark for every sushi restaurant I visit.”

“Traditional Uzbek decor with a bright and airy feel”

“Authentic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared”

“Spotless, very clean and well-organized”

“They is no competition for pad Thai on Beverly it is the best thia food in LA hands down everything on the menu is amazing”

“It was a nice little hole in the wall with friendly staff. The food was great and fresh. Would recommend.”

“Absolutely delish, not kidding best Pad See Ew I’ve ever had. Pineapple curry was so flavorful. Loved it.”

“Delicious food and a good deal! The portions were huge and the owner was so nice.”

“A great lunch special that’s the best deal in town - soup, salad, spring roll, and entree for $12.99!”

“I feel at home there. Such a cozy wonderful, clean, amazing restaraunt. THE BEST THAI.”

“Cozy, elevated, and buzzing with perfect LA energy”

“One of the best deals in town”

“Very clean and aesthetic restaurant”

“Reasonably priced, delicious KBBQ that doesn’t require me to go to Koreatown?”

“Have been here a couple times, and each time we left feeling like the jipped us on the count of our Soju bottles.”

“Place is open late and definitely recommend for a casual hang out with friends!”

“The food is amazing! Tastes like actual polish authentic food! Really enjoyed the atmosphere as well.”

“So happy Stara Polish food opened up at The Farmers Market at The Grove.”

“It's a very casual Farmer's Market atmosphere and the Service is friendly.”

“My favorite was the polpette Della nonna tina, I never knew meatballs could taste that good”

“I’m a neighbor and I am Thrilled that I found the Best Restaurant on my Block!!!”

“Same amazing food, with familiar faces from the past, and genuine, hospitable staff, led by Cesare.”

“I had the Pad See Ew and a hot ginger tea - both were delicious, big portions and great value for money, as well as really lovely service!”

“The green curry is perfect! Not to much coconut, perfect heat, and nicely served.”

“Love this restaurant, they food and lunch specials. Outstanding customer sercice. Very soft ambience.!!”

“Hidden garden has a nice ambiance and was very romantic”

“Parking on 3rd St is tough for all the restaurants”

“Restroom which gives you an "insider" look”

“From the moment we sat down, the experience was elevated by our server, Chris - the rare kind of server who strikes the perfect balance between attentiveness and friendly conversation.”

“The pho was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked noodles.”

“We stumbled upon Nicola's while traveling up the PCH on the hunt for some good brunch.”

“Fast casual place (better for takeout or a quick meal) with excellent, affordable Thai food.”

“Everything I’ve tried so far is great, even the mango jasmine tea drink.”

“Admittedly it gives chinese quick service food vibes BUT the food is just soo much more tasty!!”

“We really loved Uovo prior to the last 6ish months, but the past couple times we have been have been a miss.”

“And honestly, for LA, the prices are super reasonable. Plus, the no-tipping policy makes it even better - you get an amazing meal without any surprises on the bill.”

“Mariam was such an amazing server and provided us with the best recommendations.”

“Hands down the best burger I’ve ever had. Absolutely unreal.”

“The price for what you pay makes up for in great quality which Marathon takes pride.”

“WARM and loving service and vibes. The was so attentive to everyone, so kind, so human.”

“Melanie is the perfect hole in the wall wine bar for a casual drink or a full dinner.”

“Accidently bumped into their Monday/sunday sales which was 50% off per bottle and was amazing!”

“The waitress was incredibly kind and took them off our bill and even offered dessert on the house.”

“Located across The Henry on Robertson, this intimate sushi spot was the perfect destination for our bookclub dinner night.”

“The rice is as it should be and service and staff are excellent!”

“The chefs were incredible and so precise, thoughtful, and pleasant throughout our meal which made the experience even better.”

“Best burgers I've had in a LONG time. Fresh, delicious, nothing was over the top.”

“Amazing service! I went there to get a burger and it was so good.”

“Trophies Burger Club is a fantastic spot near Fairfax High that I tried recently.”

“Byrdies Rotisserie Chicken by Bacari has become one of my absolute go to spots when I want something consistently delicious and fresh.”

“Whole rotisserie chicken is far better than other local options. Tender, juicy, flavorful. Perfect.”

“Shout out to Bernie!! He is very friendly, efficient, attentive. Just awesome customer service!”

“Relaxing/jovial environment…excellent corned beef, pastrami…smoked salmon plate is well dressed and a generous portion.”

“Amazing service, Canter’s family-owned and they really do everything with love!”

“The food is always good, I've yet to have a bad meal at Canters.”

“Nothing has changed and that's most definitely a good thing. The food is still fantastic and the cocktails are still too notch 👍”

“El Carmen is such a vibe - perfect for a cute date night or a fun after-work hang.”

“The interior was decorated with a Mexican pro-wrestler theme, and the atmosphere was fantastic.”

“Excellent Doner. They toast the bread, fill it with a generous helping of beef-lamb plus veg , and finish with the sauce of your choice.”

“Still amazing. High quality everything and substantial portions of food.”

“This place is petite and not fancy but has good food and best service.”

“The quality of the food is still amazing, and they serve the best miso soup I’ve ever tasted.”

“This has quickly become my favorite sushi spot in this part of LA for delivery.”

“Really great sushi restaurant… we eat sushi a lot and this is high quality, yet reasonably priced.”

“This place is absolutely amazing! We came night without a reservation and were able to get a table right away.”

“The food was very tasty, especially the sushi and cocktails - both were amazing!”

“Steak, potatoes was the most perfect i could have found in LA for under $40.”

“The food is the best! Whenever I come to LA I must stop here. Fajitas are the best I’ve ever had!”

“All the food we ordered was delicious, service was great, and margaritas were solid. What more could you ask for!”

“This place is usually great, one of my go-to Mexican restaurants! Today, table 14, sucked!”

“Parking can be tough, I recommend valet but it's cash only”

“Portions are so tiny. They should mention their portions are small”

“Servers attentive but gave off unfriendly, stressed and annoyed vibes”

“Love this place! Atmosphere is really chill and the smoothies are amazing!”

“The prices have gone up in the years but always delicious & always need to stop when nearby”

“One of the best acai bowls I've ever had, but if you order in person for breakfast it's over a 20 min wait for a bowl”

“Very clean with friendly staff”

“Every bite is an explosion of flavor”

“Noise level is excessively loud”

“Got seated 8:20pm despite reservation”

“Best pasta I've ever had in my life”

“Service was atrocious. Sat and waited without anyone taking our order for at least 10/15 mins”

“Everything I've tried for my 4 times here has been on point”

“The Henry is easily one of my favorite brunch spots! Ambiance is decorated for the holidays, se.”

“Great restaurant with American menu, lots of options. Had brunch and loved the food and service.”

“Our server was very kind and polite. We had a wonderful afternoon here.”

“Beautiful and perfectly placed. We thoroughly enjoyed”

“Sit by the pool for 2 hours and we will let you know”

“Refined dining experience that blends Italian-inspired”

“I highly recommend booking a reservation on OpenTable in advance and dining outdoors.”

“Michael was solid gold. He was funny, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer our questions and had the absolute best recommendations.”

“Came here many times and they never fail. Top tier service. Yummy food. Great ambiance day time + night time.”

“Hands down the best vegan food in LA! You know they’re doing something right when they’ve been around for 20 years!”

“Spectacular Service! Went to pick up Uber Eats for a friend and they were Very Accommodating!! Got Her Food So Fast and Fresh!!!”

“This place has a good vibe. I have come here a couple of times. The first time, I got the Peppered Steak sandwich, and it was fire.”

“The service at Restaurar la Paella is excellent, and the Spanish cuisine is carefully crafted with authentic flavor and perfectly balanced taste.”

“Best authentic paella in southern California. Amazing tapas too. Crispy rice. All top shelf ingredients. Romantic authentic atmosphere.”

“The paella is outstanding, bursting with flavor, and the sangria is worth trying - easily one of the best in town.”

“Parking was quite the challenge (took me 20 minutes)”

“The food wasn't great. It wasn't bad but it didn't wow me”

“Price was fair but a little bit high”

“The pizzas are consistently fresh, and the dough deserves its own standing ovation (easily the best we’ve ever had).”

“Cook not wearing gloves then I walked over to observe what he was doing. His hands look black almost like a mechanic s hands that works with grease.”

“Third time I called to order to go and took over 30 mins. Maybe depends on the chefs but the NY pizza didn’t taste good as before.”

“Came to the original farmers market to try different foods and this pizza was by far the best thing I had.”

“As a New Yorker I can say that this is the closest slice to home that I have found in the LA area.”

“What's worse, the pizza had a lemony, sour taste to it that convinced me the yeast or the cheese had gone bad, or perhaps both.”

“On the most recent trip they had a live DJ who played great music at the perfect volume for the entire time we were …”

“This place is fantastic! They have great deals on drinks, the bartenders are super nice and accommodating, and they always have various games on their plentiful TVs.”

“The staff is friendly and you may get to meet Ben Onyx Dowdy from Abbott Elementary (among other things) because he usually runs the karaoke.”

“The roasted chicken sandwich with h is probably the best I ever had, just a perfect sandwich.”

“Super consistent. Warm atmos. Go-to is Jerusalem bowl and ginger chicken salad”

“My all time top pick breakfast spot. I’ve never had a bad meal here. Or a bad baked good!”

“A full vegan menu is available upon request; I came specifically to try the vegan spicy tuna, and it was phenomenal.”

“Koi is my Favorite family spot to go eat… everything was amazing and wonderful.”

“Koi really delivers when it comes to sushi - especially their vegan rolls, which are creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”

“Everytime I go to Stella's coffee their service is truly impecable, they always greet me and truly have the best and kindest staff.”

“The coffee and food here was so un believably good. It is hands down the best breakfast sandwich i’ve ever had, and a great size as well.”

“I bit into the lemon curd crinkle cookie and pulled a huge black hair out of my mouth. That’s not a me problem.”

“Had dinner with my family. The beef is fantastic, but the 3 oz servings add up quickly.”

“The ambiance is fantastic. Love going here with groups or just a date night.”

“Nestled in the vibrant culinary scene of Los Angeles, Manpuku offers a truly authentic Japanese barbecue experience that delights the senses.”

“Definitely recommend to try their signature cocktail - Rickshaw (so good).”

“Great food - in a modern French style with a very nice garden area on a terrace!”

“I had breakfast at the hotel restaurant while staying at the Sofitel in Beverly Hills.”

“The food was amazing and the chicken was to perfection.”

“Solid rotisserie chicken spot and fair prices. Some of the food prices at the Farmer's Market is beyond outrageous.”

“I got a whole roasted chicken and it was beautifully browned, well seasoned, and very moist and juicy.”

“I was on a no meat day and got the veggie dog. I recommend NOT doing that lol.”

“I had a LA STREET HOT DOG ( PINK'S STYLE). It was very delicious 😋.”

“Since 1939, they've been serving up incredible hot dogs at the exact same spot.”

“I recommend the Red Berry Sangria, it was soooo good with the pizza!”

“Eddie was an excellent server and made the experience great.”

“My boyfriend and I came in around 8:50PM and there was no wait so the host seated us immediately.”

“Although the restaurant is known for being owned by footballer Alessandro Del Piero, it deserves to be recognized for its excellent cuisine”

“The food is absolutely outstanding ,the pasta was perfectly al dente, just as it should be, and the cotoletta alla milanese was simply outstanding: crispy, tender, and full of flavor.”

“Our server Ricardo made recommendations of drinks and food that was amazing.”

“Paying for the location and the experience”

“Nostalgic vibe, with an old jukebox”

“Juke box was a little loud”

“Beautiful garden patio surrounded by plants”

“Inconsistent to the pizza we had the night before”

“The risotto with prawns is quite good”

“Absolutely beautiful and the staff seemed”

“45-minute wait past our 8 pm reservation”

“At $32 it felt like pure robbery”

“The Crispy Potato's 🥔, the cranberry French toast and the burger 🍔 just add an egg 🍳! 😜Thank me later !”

“This is such a cozy, intimate, and beautiful rooftop restaurant!”

“This place is crazy expensive. $18 for a mimosa! TWENTY DOLLARS for THREE shrimp on some hummus.”

“Beautiful interior and exterior!! We sat at the bar and it was nice to look out the window without being so close to the loud street.”

“The service was excellent and friendly; the space was well-decorated, and the parking was spacious.”

“Amazing gluten free Thai food!! The fiery crispy shrimp is a MUST, so good.”

“This was the perfect spot for us to pop into for a quick bite during our daytime date!”

“Burgers 99 never disappoints. My food always arrives with the order correct. Fries still hot and crispy, burgers still hot and juicy.”

“I got the vegan burger, which was delightful because the patty was made in-house with various vegetables”

“The chicken was so tender you could cut it with your fork, but the texture fit the flavor, which exploded in my mouth.”

“One of the worst biryanis I’ve had in my life. Was struggling to find chicken which was dry anyways.”

“Food was extremely average for the price. Rice is not included and 6 dollars extra just thought I’d share that for all to know.”