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March 28 2019
March 28 2019

17 Fun Restaurants in Los Angeles You'll Want to Eat at!

From a simple burrito tent to an ultra-hip hotspot

Oh, Los Angeles, what a wonderful city you are! The sun, the palm trees and nature, the beach and the shopping—there's truly something for everyone. After a long, busy day in Los Angeles, you naturally want to eat at a nice restaurant. But this city is so huge and packed with great spots, that choosing won't be easy! We've compiled a list of 17 great restaurants in Los Angeles where you'll want to dine! From authentic American diners to vegan restaurants. You decide!

17 fun restaurants in los angeles where you want to eat

Baco MercatAt this restaurant in the "Old Bank" section of Los Angeles, you can order tasty appetizers perfect for sharing. And don't forget to order some matching drinks. They have plenty of them, including cocktails.
408 S. Main St., LA

L&E ​​Oyster BarAre you an oyster lover? Then you have to go to L&E Oyster Bar. Slurping oysters is perfect here, but they also have other dishes like salads, fries, onion rings, lots of fish, and even burgers. Plenty of choice!
1637 Silverlake Blvd, LA

BS TaqueriaWe love tacos! And for that, you have to go to BS Taqueria in Los Angeles. Oh, and they also have churros, lucky for us. Because we can never get enough of those either!
514 W. 7th St, LA

Veggie grillAnd are veggies healthy? Luckily, they have plenty of them at Veggie Grill. Order a burger with a delicious quinoa power salad. Or maybe the Korea Town tacos? They're all so delicious, and thankfully healthy too!
6374-A Sunset Blvd, 110 S. Fairfax Ave & 8000 W Sunset Blvd, LA // Check website for other locations

Republic: Fresh juices? Check! Breakfast? Check! Salty and savory, they have it all here. It's chic and delicious. The perfect place to start your day. But also to end it, because the dinner menu looks pretty good too!
624 South La Brea Avenue, LA

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MozzaCraving Italian? Then go to Mozza. Think: the most delicious Italian pastas, desserts, all accompanied by a good glass of wine (or more), of course. They also have a pizzeria, by the way.
6602 Melrose Ave., LA

Lemonade VeniceLemonade is best known for, you guessed it, their lemonade. But you can also go here for lunch and dinner! They have lots of vegan and veggie salads, YAY!
1661 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, LA

Mel's Drive InThis diner is truly American. Burgers, sandwiches, shakes, salads, and a super fun retro interior. Eating here is an experience in itself. Definitely go, and then stroll along Hollywood Boulevard.
8585 Sunset Boulevard & 1660 North Highland, LA // check website for other locations

ChipotleInexpensive and super delicious! Create your own burrito, bowl, taco, or salad here and enjoy! Let's hope this American chain opens in the Netherlands soon...
601 W. 7th Street & 3183 Wilshire Blvd., LA // check website for other locations

The Church KeyModern and American, that's how this restaurant would describe itself. Go for beef and broccoli or perhaps an enchilada with cheese and ratatouille. Yum! Also open for brunch on weekends.
8730 Sunset Blvd, LA

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By ChloeThis spot is super popular in New York, and thankfully, it's also in Los Angeles. Trust me, you'll want to go here. It all looks so perfect and delicious. Order an avocado pesto pasta and grab a smoothie to go. Yum!
2520 Glendale Blvd, LA

SuncafeThis is the place to be for the tastiest organic lunch and dinner dishes. Vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free. They have it all. I'll take a tempeh burger with a fresh juice on the side.
10820 Ventura Blvd, LA

Ruby's DinerAnother American diner is Ruby's Diner. Order a burger and don't forget to have a milkshake afterward. Unhealthy, but enjoyable, yes indeed! It's okay to indulge every now and then, right?
8801 Apollo Way & 100 Citadel Drive, LA // check website for other locations

In N Out BurgerThis burger chain is only available in California, so if you're in LA and love good burgers, be sure to head to In-N-Out and order a fresh lemonade to go with it.
Huntington Park & ​​7009 Sunset Blvd, LA // check website for other locations

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Pink'sThe best hot dogs? They have them at Pink's! A regular hot dog, of course. But they also have tons of variations, like a hot dog with sour cream, tomato, onion, and even extra bacon if you like.
709 N. La Brea Ave, LA

Gratitude CoffeeYou can visit this spot in Venice all day long. Everything is organic and preferably locally sourced. Good job! Tip: After dinner, head to the skate park and check out the skaters and the sunset.
512 Rose Ave. & 300 S Santa Fe Ave. & 639 N Larchmont Blvd, LA

Gracias MadreLooking for a vegan restaurant in West Hollywood? Check out Gracias Madre, a Mexican joint serving weekend lunch and brunch, as well as enchiladas and more in the evening!
8905 Melrose Avenue, LA

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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢

Straight from the airport to this little place to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉 <3

In Taipei, you go to a Soy Milk Shop for breakfast. Warm soy milk to eat in a bowl, and steam baskets with the tastiest dumplings and baozi. You can really wake me up for this kind of breakfast. These local breakfast spots come in all shapes and sizes, from Michelin-recommended spots to hole-in-the-wall stalls.

Most soy milk shops open early (and sometimes even 24 hours a day), and these are the dishes you want to try:
🥄 Warm soy milk
🥢 Soup dumplings (you can often choose between pork and veggies)
🥢 Pork baozi
🥢 Youtiao (油條 - a kind of fried donut stick)
🥢 Youtiao (油條) w/ pork floss & rice
🥢 Turnip cake
🥢 Chives pancake
🥢 Scallion pancake

TIP: Sharing is a good idea to taste as much as possible, because the portions are (often) large.

You'll want to remember these soy milk shops for your future trip to Taipei:
📍Fuhang Soy Milk
📍Soy Milk Shop
📍Yong He Soya Milk King (Da'an)
📍Sihai Soy Milk

I am currently touring Taiwan, and you can also find all the tips in my Stories Highlight.

Have you ever been to Taiwan? I'm curious if you thought it was *that* amazing!

✖️✖️✖️
🖊️ @anne_de_buck

#taipeifood #taipeitravel #TaiwanWavesOfWonder #ExperienceTaiwan @taiwantoerisme #presstrip

{ In this Taiwan Travel Guide video, I share my favorite breakfast spots in Taipei for an authentic Taiwanese breakfast }

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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢 Straight from the airport to this little spot to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉

Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away.

During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies, where there is plenty to do.

• A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea.

· Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round.

· Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting.

Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold right now, but there is plenty to do.

• The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!).

Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure.

✖️✖️✖️
🖊️ @anne_de_buck

{ In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }

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Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away. During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies alike, where there is plenty to do. · A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea. · Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round. · Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting. · Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold now, but there is plenty to do. · The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!). Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }

PUUR YONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer.

Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese.
I spent the whole evening reading and flipping through the pages.

WHAT A BOOK.
What stories.
WHAT AN ODE.

Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being.

Everything passes by, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert.

With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043.

Thanks for the lovely afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚

PURE JONNIE,
From 14 April
at your local bookstore
(and online)

🖊️ @anne_de_buck

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PUUR JONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer. Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese. I spent the entire evening reading and browsing. WHAT A BOOK. What stories. WHAT AN ODE. Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being. Everything is covered, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert. With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043. Thanks for the wonderful afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚 PUUR JONNIE, Available from April 14 at your local bookstore (and online) 🖊️ @anne_de_buck

This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢

@tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality.
It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3.

In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds.

Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤

✖️✖️✖️
🖊️ @anne_de_buck

{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }

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This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢 @tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality. It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3. In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds. Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }

PSSSST... YOU CAN FIND MORE (TRAVEL) TIPS IN YOURLBB'S BOOKS!

Great as a gift for yourself or someone who loves to travel as much as you do!

WITH LOVE,

YOURLBB

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