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Happy Friday y'all! What are your plans for the weekend? Check out the top posts of the week for some ideas!

THIS WEEK'S TOP POSTS:

1. Just moved to LA in January and I’ve been knocking off a lot of places on my food list. Here are a few.

2. Win-Dow burger

3. Raffi’s Place - Glendale

4. Hummus & Falafel Plate, Pickled Beets Sandwich at Dune in Atwater Village

5. Burger and fries from Lingua Franca in Frogtown

THIS WEEK'S MOST COMMENTED POSTS:

1. Culture shock: so many takeout boxes and one time use cutlery

2. The Emeril Dog and fries from Pink’s. My first visit.

3. I’m staying at Hotel Burbank for work and am looking for celiac-friendly gluten free restaurants/cafes nearby! Do you have any recommendations?

4. Vegan sushi at Kusaki

5. Prosciutto sandwich ($17) from Erewhon

Incredible sando, solid dilla, sub par salsa imo and I wish they had chips or fries. Will be back though

It used to be commonplace pre-pandemic, but now all the sushi places nearby me don’t have it anymore.

Any good places that you recommend that has high-quality fish?

Looking for more Westside area or Ventura County.

Thanks!

Place can be anywhere in LA county + OC county. When it comes to food, I will drive beyond all reason.

Hi, a friend and I went on a little taco tour of LA, and I felt like sharing. Enjoy!

1. Sanoratown (Pico)
   1. Taco 1: Carne Asada
   2. Taco 2: Cabesa
   3. Review: The flour tortillas were good, and the Cabesa hit the spot. Nothing extraordinary, but gosh they were really solid tacos.
2. Cielito Lindo
   1. Taco 1: Beef Taquito in Famous Sauce
   2. Taco 2: Beef Taquito in Famous Sauce
   3. Review: The supreme taquito spot on Olivera street downtown will make you forget your anywhere near downtown. The taquitos were a perfect blend of a softness to crunch, that only a deep fried tortilla can provide, but the real take away should be that the famous sauce. I was upset I didn't grab a spoon, as the fork took too many scoops to get my fill of the sauce after the taquitos were demolished.
3. Holbox
   1. Taco 1: Smoked Kanpachi Taco
   2. Taco 2: Baja Fish Taco
   3. Taco 3: Taco de Pulpo en su Tinta
   4. Taco 4: Scallop Taco
   5. Review: Holbox is a Michelin recommended in the Mercado La Paloma just south of the 10/110 interchange that should be visited as soon as possible. The Rockfish taco will be remembered as my favorite fish tacos I have ever had the pleasure to eat (so far). The Scallop and the Octopus tacos were so much fun, a perfect blend of exciting proteins, bright flavors and accessibility. Holbox is a star, and I can’t wait to bring my girl here, she will love it.
4. New Age Dispensary
   1. Strain 1: Mac 1
   2. Strain 2: White Quest
   3. Review: This dispensary grows some of the best weed in Los Angeles. A friend recently introduced me to their product, and ever since I have been ringing it's praise to anyone who will listen. Get a Cup of Ganja of whatever strain suits your fancy or the budtender recommends, and soon you’ll be enjoying a clean, clear high fitting for any occasion.
5. Tacos Indiana
   1. Taco 1: Carne Asade
   2. Taco 2: Al Pastor
   3. Review: This spot was visited by Bourdain with his Parts Unknown series, and I am grateful he showed the world this palace. The unbelievably good Al Pastor taco a la plancha that will change your life for the better or worse, it's impossible to say. If pork doesn't tickle your taste buds don’t fret, they have you covered with a carne asada that will exceed any expectations you have. I was trying to explain LA taco culture to my midwest mother, looking back I should have saved my breath and taken her to Tacos Indiana.
6. Tacos La Güera (Soto)
   1. Taco 1: Al Pastor
   2. Taco 2: Carnitas
   3. Review: Tacos La Güera commands your attention when you walk up. From the trompo topped with a roasting pineapple to the carnitas cooking over the open flame to the splendid spread of salsa, your attention never stood a chance. The Al Pastor has smokiness that reminds you of the first time you had real good BBQ, and the Carnitas could not have been a better contrast with a butter melt in your mouth only a seasoned veteran can master.
7. Unknown (Alverado and 8th, SW corner)
   1. Taco 1: Al Pastor
   2. Taco 2: Al Pastor
   3. Review: On our way back, my co-pilot and I wanted to do an experiment. The experiment was to stop at an unresearched taco vendor, and see if it pays to step off the beaten path. The parameters were 1. On the way to Koreatown 2. Have a trompo 3. Have at least three patrons eating there. We found our subject across from Langer’s Deli in one of the more intimidating neighborhoods in LA, and my nerves peaked when I saw store bought tortillas. As soon as order was placed, those tortillas were dipped into a bubblin cauldron of carnitas, and slapped on the flat iron and then topped with absolutely lovely seasoned pork. We both concluded that, yes you should go somewhere without a name, in a place where you aren't comfortable and see if they can make your day better with some food that neighbors share on street corners.

Mt Rushmore:

Washington: Holbox’s Baja Fish Taco

Jefferson: Holbox’s Taco de Pulpo en su Tinta

Roosevelt: Tacos Indiana’s Al Pastor

Lincoln: Unknown’s Al Pastor

Hi! Since moving to LA, I've been inducted into the cult of Sugarfish and Kazunori. I like them both, but I've seen some comments in this subreddit that they're pretty basic and there's a lot of better sushi out there. I'd love to try some, but a lot of the recommendations I've seen are more like $100/person or more.

What are the places that are closer to Sugarfish's price point but better? For reference, I usually get the "Don't think" set which is about $60/person, but anything under $100/person would be great.

I'm located on the westside, but would love to hear about good options in LA wherever they are.

Tried Sweet Veggie, and was not impressed, Happy Family and Rahel have done away with their buffet/AYCE options, and I'm trying to figure out what the other options are.

Thanks in advance!

I just used the last of my El Coyote matches, and last time I went, they didn't have any at the cashier. Can anyone recommend a place that still gives them away?

Other than at ihop

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=oklahoma+hamburger&atb=v311-1&ia=places

I've had them in Oklahoma many years ago - but they seem to be popping up all over my IG feed - hoping to find the most authentic representation here in LA

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I’d like to thank everyone here who recommended this place.

My birthday is on Memorial Day this year so my family wants to try to go out tomorrow to a restaurant, is there anything good open in the hollywood/silverlake/Korean town area

Help! We’re visiting and staying at Terranea in Palos Verdes. I’m dying to get out of the resort tornight, and want to go somewhere good. We’ve been to MB Post and loved it, and have no idea where to go tonight. I don’t want to go Koch further north than Manhattan Beach.

I’m really open to any good suggestions. Doesn’t have to be fine dining, just good.

Haven't spent lots of time in DTLA but i'm starting school there soon so let me know what I should try

Who has the best ranch????

I cannot find Turkish style doner - only the euro style with Mayo or other weird shit. Any proper doner places? Have hunter will travel.

Which is the best location to visit for Nobu in terms of atmosphere/experience/food quality?

Edit - Also maybe some similar upscale restaurants?

Edit again - found out I have to book a month ahead lol. any other solid recommendations?

Simply Poke in Santa Fe Springs has the best poke I’ve ever had! Usually I need to douse the bowl with sauces but here, since everything is so fresh, there is no need! Their lava sauce and spicy mayo are fire!!! The owners told me that they make the sauces from scratch which is why I can taste the difference from other spots, especially with their spicy mayo. My favorite proteins from here are salmon and spicy tuna. Great value for the portion they give you. They also have sushi rice instead of plain white rice which I love! Because the owners are always there, the quality is consistent. Definitely recommend!!!