Dry-aged whole fish is a trending dish in Los Angeles, thanks largely to the Valley’s seafood shopthe Joint. Anajak Thai takes full advantage of this technique with an incredible nam jim-tinted black sea bream, perhaps the must-order item at a dinner at one of LA’s most impressive Thai restaurants. Expect to fight over the last bits of the grilled fish, with tender, flakey meat wading in the savory Thai sauce.

有很多精彩的地方在L烤肉串os Angeles, but Mini Kabob’s plate is truly sensational, featuring buttery rice, sliced onions, and some of the incredible grilled Armenian meats anywhere. The lule, in particular, will be among the best in the city.

Lawry’s might be the more famous prime rib restaurant, but Tam O’Shanter is an equally good, if not more relaxed place for rib roast with mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and creamed spinach. The bone-in Prince Charlie cut is a feast any day of the week, with tender, well-roasted beef and ample au jus.

Courage Bagels has become one of the most popular places to eat in Virgil Village thanks to well-crafted bagels prepared in the Montreal style, which gives it a lighter crumb and more aggressive crust compared to the New York version. The burnt everything bagel is a special treat, especially when topped generously with fresh salmon roe, fresh dill, red onion, and a hefty smear of cream cheese. Expect tremendous waits on weekends.

Without question, one of the most imitated dishes in the world today is miso-glazed black cod, originally prepared by Nobu Matsuhisa at his Beverly Hills Peruvian-Japanese restaurant. Today, the specialty has versions across countless restaurants, retaining its popularity due to a perfect balance of sweet-savory flavors, a slight tinge of gentle char, and pristine, meaty black cod to keep it all together.

The #19 may very well be Los Angeles’s most iconic sandwich, complete with a hand-sliced stack of pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and coleslaw on twice-baked rye.

韓國城的長期雞專家serves one dish: a whopping feast of chopped chicken thighs served with cabbage, onions, gochujang sauce, rice cakes, and perilla leaves, cooked over a cast iron skillet right at the table. Basically, every table opts for the fried rice finish. A hearty, satisfying chicken dinner with flavor through the roof.

Bean and cheese burritos are perhaps the most famous dish in the predominantly Latino neighborhoods of Boyle Heights and East LA, emerging in the early-to-mid 20th century from the likes of El Tepeyac, El Arco Iris, Lupe’s, and Al & Bea’s. The bean and cheese burritos from Al & Beas are even better with the addition of a whole chile relleno, fried with cheese and egg, retaining an excellent balance in every bite.

While there is no shortage of outstanding taco trucks in Los Angeles, Mariscos Jaliscos may very well be the most beloved of all thanks to Raul Ortega and his crispy shrimp tacos. The wonderful textural interplay of the crunchy shell and shrimp filling topped with avocado-studded salsa can’t be beat.

Virtually any hot dog at Earle’s on Crenshaw could garner iconic status. The busy South LA institution from brothers Cary and Duane Earle has gained legions of fans over the decades for well-grilled and well-assembled hot dogs. Try the spicy beef chili cheese dog with pickled onions for the fullest experience, but get any hot dog that suits one’s tastes.

For many decades, this Santa Monica restaurant held its own among award-winning and pricey neighboring restaurants. The always-packed spot showcases pan-Caribbean food with an excellent jerk chicken and a savory ropa vieja stew, but the coconut fried chicken is what defines Cha Cha Chicken. Whether at the original or the Northridge location, dip this crispy, slightly sweet chicken into the mango or jerk dipping sauce for an iconic bite.

The fried chicken, smothered or not, at Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen in Inglewood is often cited as one of the best examples of homestyle comfort food in Los Angeles. With a special blend of spices and coated in flour before frying, this is soul food perfection in LA.

The legendary pescado zarandeado at Sinaloan specialist Coni’ Seafood is an amazing snook that’s butterflied then grilled with precision. Served with tortillas and a savory onion salsa, it’s one of the most spectacular shareable seafood dishes in the city. Also available at Coni’Seafood’s Culver City location.