1. Fried Egg Salad, Green Onion, Chili, Lime Juice at Ruen Pair
Hollywood
“I’m often working late at my restaurants and this is by far my favorite late-night snack. It’s spicy, acidic, deep fried, and delicious.”
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2. The Newman Sandwich at Wexler’s
Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles
“I have Katz’s in New York, and Wexler’s in LA. My top spots for a great sandwich.”
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3. Lamb Neck, Parsnip, Pecan at Kali
Hollywood
“Kevin Meehan is an extremely talented chef, and I’m always excited to see what he has cookin’ next.”
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4. Celeriac Pasta at Baroo
Hollywood
“Although the kimchi fried rice gets a lot of attention- in my opinion, this is the best dish at Baroo.”
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5. Late Night Combo with Brisket Soybean Stew at Kang Ho-Dong Baekjeong
Various Locations
“You know your food will be great when the banchan is thoughtful and fresh.”
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6. Kurobuta Pork Chop with Brussels, Pancetta, Apple Cider Vinegar at Lucques
West Hollywood
“I know it’s cliché, but I think this place is always amazing.”
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7. Noodles with Sesame Sauce and Pork Xiao Long Bao at Din Tai Fung
Glendale
“This dish is articulate, rich and addictive – one of the most consistent restaurants in LA.”
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8. Sushi at Hama Sushi
Little Tokyo
“Fresh, great sushi. One of my favorite spots in Little Tokyo with quality fish, a simple space – feels like you’re actually in Tokyo.”
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9. Spelt Maccheroncini, Wild Mushrooms, Cavolo Nero at Alimento
Silver Lake
“Chef Zach’s pastas are brilliant, and aside from my own biased opinion about Bowery Bungalow in Silverlake, I do believe it’s Silverlake’s best.”
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10. Boiled Chicken in Green Pepper Sauce at Chengdu Taste
Alhambra
“Rare food stateside from an inland region known for Pandas and Sichuan peppers – what’s not to like?”
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