Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
A popular raw food restaurant for those interested in this cuisine. Don't forget to try the kale shake!
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SunCafe Organic
10820 Ventura BlvdA popular raw food restaurant for those interested in this cuisine. Don't forget to try the kale shake!
This is a large store specializing in a LARGE selection of baked goods / desserts, but they also serve some food. They're known for their potato balls (with ground beef) and meat pies. Parking in their lot may be tricky, but there's usually enough street parking nearby.
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdThis is a large store specializing in a LARGE selection of baked goods / desserts, but they also serve some food. They're known for their potato balls (with ground beef) and meat pies. Parking in their lot may be tricky, but there's usually enough street parking nearby.
This place is known for their "snow cream," which is hard to describe. It's like eating shaved snow, very fluffy and soft. It's texture isn't like shaved ice or ice cream. You can select various toppings, but go with the condensed milk if you like sweets.
Also, the Intelligentsia brand coffee is very good.
North Pole Snow Cream
11048 Ventura BoulevardThis place is known for their "snow cream," which is hard to describe. It's like eating shaved snow, very fluffy and soft. It's texture isn't like shaved ice or ice cream. You can select various toppings, but go with the condensed milk if you like sweets.
Also, the Intelligentsia brand coffee is very good.
This chain restaurant serves decent ramen and is much closer than the more famous places in LA (on Sawtelle or in Little Tokyo). There also a branch (open slightly later) over in Toluca Lake - a short car / Uber ride away.
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JINYA Ramen Bar
11239 Ventura BlvdThis chain restaurant serves decent ramen and is much closer than the more famous places in LA (on Sawtelle or in Little Tokyo). There also a branch (open slightly later) over in Toluca Lake - a short car / Uber ride away.
Great mediterranean food restaurant that makes it's own bread. Obviously, they're known for their falafels, but everything is good.
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Joe's Falafel
3535 Cahuenga Blvd WGreat mediterranean food restaurant that makes it's own bread. Obviously, they're known for their falafels, but everything is good.
If you're dying to try the famous In-N-Out (fast food, burger restaurant) or just crave it from a prior trip, it's right here: a 2 minute drive or a 15 minute walk.
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In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdIf you're dying to try the famous In-N-Out (fast food, burger restaurant) or just crave it from a prior trip, it's right here: a 2 minute drive or a 15 minute walk.
This is one branch of a local chain. It's simple, but a local favorite: tasty and affordable burritos, tacos, and mexican food plates.
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Poquito Mas
3701 Cahuenga Blvd WThis is one branch of a local chain. It's simple, but a local favorite: tasty and affordable burritos, tacos, and mexican food plates.
This is actually a Specialty's Bakery shop (with cookies, desserts, and lunch food) combined with a Peet's Coffee shop. It's only open on the weekdays and frequented by employees at NBC / Universal. Not many people know about it.
Specialty's Café & Bakery
111 Universal Hollywood DrThis is actually a Specialty's Bakery shop (with cookies, desserts, and lunch food) combined with a Peet's Coffee shop. It's only open on the weekdays and frequented by employees at NBC / Universal. Not many people know about it.
This is a large place with a cozy feel. There's outdoor seating all around the main shop, which offers coffee, tea, and pastries. It's a great place to relax / study / work, but doesn't have wi-fi Internet.
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Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveThis is a large place with a cozy feel. There's outdoor seating all around the main shop, which offers coffee, tea, and pastries. It's a great place to relax / study / work, but doesn't have wi-fi Internet.
Great thai food with a modern twist for some dishes. They're known for their mushroom soup, but everything is good. It's a lesser-known hidden gem, quiet with nice decor.
Soo Raa Thai-American
10650 Riverside DrGreat thai food with a modern twist for some dishes. They're known for their mushroom soup, but everything is good. It's a lesser-known hidden gem, quiet with nice decor.
Just a regular Domino's pizza, but it's open late if you want something simple and quick
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Domino's Pizza
9170 W Olympic BlvdJust a regular Domino's pizza, but it's open late if you want something simple and quick
The food is standard but it's a fairly iconic restaurant, and open 24 hours. On weekends, classic car enthusiasts often hang out in the parking lot and socialize - it's a big event.
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Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrThe food is standard but it's a fairly iconic restaurant, and open 24 hours. On weekends, classic car enthusiasts often hang out in the parking lot and socialize - it's a big event.
A newer vegan restaurant that opened up. They specialize in foods that are like hearty soul food, even when you might not expect it.
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Vegetable
3711 Cahuenga BlvdA newer vegan restaurant that opened up. They specialize in foods that are like hearty soul food, even when you might not expect it.
Just one well-known place among the many sushi restaurants along Ventura Blvd. ("sushi row"). This one serves a number of Japanese dishes besides sushi. It's about in the middle in terms of pricing; I recommend checking Yelp.com to see all of your sushi options in Studio City and the nearby Toluca Lake area.
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Sushi Katsu-Ya Studio City
11680 Ventura BlvdJust one well-known place among the many sushi restaurants along Ventura Blvd. ("sushi row"). This one serves a number of Japanese dishes besides sushi. It's about in the middle in terms of pricing; I recommend checking Yelp.com to see all of your sushi options in Studio City and the nearby Toluca Lake area.
A relatively new place that will satisfy any pho or Vietnamese (banh mi) sandwich craving. Good quality food, though the options are limited and seating is limited.
Feu Pho Kitchen
11310 Ventura BlvdA relatively new place that will satisfy any pho or Vietnamese (banh mi) sandwich craving. Good quality food, though the options are limited and seating is limited.
LA's best offering of a cronut. Flaky (unlike most other places in LA) and with a creme filling.
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Kettle Glazed Doughnuts
6211 Franklin AveLA's best offering of a cronut. Flaky (unlike most other places in LA) and with a creme filling.
My go-to place for modern Korean BBQ. Good quality food. There can be a long wait at night and on weekends, so be prepared unless you go early. Parking can be tricky before 7pm (when street parking is allowed nearby), so valet is the typical option. (Enter the plaza in the middle of the block on S. Kenmore Ave.)
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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
3465 W 6th StMy go-to place for modern Korean BBQ. Good quality food. There can be a long wait at night and on weekends, so be prepared unless you go early. Parking can be tricky before 7pm (when street parking is allowed nearby), so valet is the typical option. (Enter the plaza in the middle of the block on S. Kenmore Ave.)
Nice pho place in downtown Burbank. Really nice ambiance for a simple place. That area has a number of other restaurants, a mall, and movie theaters. It's a relatively quiet city, but has a bit of energy on the weekends.
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Mama Hong's Vietnamese Kitchen
211 N San Fernando BlvdNice pho place in downtown Burbank. Really nice ambiance for a simple place. That area has a number of other restaurants, a mall, and movie theaters. It's a relatively quiet city, but has a bit of energy on the weekends.
One of the better pizza places in the local area if you want an upgrade from basic fast food (Domino / Pizza Hut). For weary travelers, it's great that they deliver.
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Angelino's Trattoria
4386 Lankershim BlvdOne of the better pizza places in the local area if you want an upgrade from basic fast food (Domino / Pizza Hut). For weary travelers, it's great that they deliver.
Great for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. The place specializes in shawarma / shaorma wraps, but is a fun place to just chill and relax.
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Spitz - Studio City
3737 Cahuenga BoulevardGreat for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. The place specializes in shawarma / shaorma wraps, but is a fun place to just chill and relax.
A branch of the famous Portland donut shop along with the also-well-known Stumptown roasters coffee
Voodoo Doughnut
100 Universal City PlazaA branch of the famous Portland donut shop along with the also-well-known Stumptown roasters coffee
Great ice cream from a company famous in nearby Santa Barbara. (You can pick it up in the local grocery store as well, but of course it's more fun to get it direct from the store!)
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
12073 Ventura PlGreat ice cream from a company famous in nearby Santa Barbara. (You can pick it up in the local grocery store as well, but of course it's more fun to get it direct from the store!)
For foodies, this new bakery has the original cronut and newer creations. They have a few high end / expensive bakery and pastry items. It is located in The Grove shopping area next to the LA Farmer's Market.
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Dominique Ansel Bakery LA
189 The Grove DrFor foodies, this new bakery has the original cronut and newer creations. They have a few high end / expensive bakery and pastry items. It is located in The Grove shopping area next to the LA Farmer's Market.
Fantastic breakfast spot just down the street. Obviously, they specialize in waffles for the breakfast menu (including the popular chicken and waffles combo), but offer other choices as well as lunch options. Closes at 3pm.
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& Waffles
4141 Lankershim BlvdFantastic breakfast spot just down the street. Obviously, they specialize in waffles for the breakfast menu (including the popular chicken and waffles combo), but offer other choices as well as lunch options. Closes at 3pm.
Entertainment & Activities
CityWalk is the free section of Universal Studios visitors, just outside of the actual theme park (which requires admission). They do charge for parking, but some places validate it. CityWalk offers restaurants, a few regular stores (like ones in a mall), tourist shops, and an AMC Movie Theater. One of the unique activities (paid) is a small wind tunnel called iFLY that mimics skydiving.
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Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaCityWalk is the free section of Universal Studios visitors, just outside of the actual theme park (which requires admission). They do charge for parking, but some places validate it. CityWalk offers restaurants, a few regular stores (like ones in a mall), tourist shops, and an AMC Movie Theater. One of the unique activities (paid) is a small wind tunnel called iFLY that mimics skydiving.
This arena houses LA's pro basketball and hockey teams, as well as hosts other events like major concerts. The surrounding area has restaurants and nightlife, and is next to the heart of downtown LA. It's a short walk from a Red Line metro stop. (The LA Convention Center is just beyond it.)
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Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StThis arena houses LA's pro basketball and hockey teams, as well as hosts other events like major concerts. The surrounding area has restaurants and nightlife, and is next to the heart of downtown LA. It's a short walk from a Red Line metro stop. (The LA Convention Center is just beyond it.)
Drinks & Nightlife
This is just a local bar within walking distance, in the style of an old British Pub. The food isn't great (still OK), but it's a decent place to relax and get a drink, if you want something simple.
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Oil Can Harry's
11502 Ventura BlvdThis is just a local bar within walking distance, in the style of an old British Pub. The food isn't great (still OK), but it's a decent place to relax and get a drink, if you want something simple.
The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga BlvdLive music venue within walking distance
Universal Bar and Grill
4093 Lankershim BlvdClosest bar, just around the block
Parks & Nature
This is an iconic location for Los Angeles because (1) it has great views of the city and the valley at the top, (2) it has some semi-rigorous hiking trails that will definitely get your heart rate up, and (3) it has a large section that officially allows dogs off-leash. You can park a car at the bottom of the canyon in Hollywood or at the top in a lot with just a few spaces, along the famous Mulholland Drive.
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveThis is an iconic location for Los Angeles because (1) it has great views of the city and the valley at the top, (2) it has some semi-rigorous hiking trails that will definitely get your heart rate up, and (3) it has a large section that officially allows dogs off-leash. You can park a car at the bottom of the canyon in Hollywood or at the top in a lot with just a few spaces, along the famous Mulholland Drive.
Arts & Culture
One of the largest and most well-known art centers in Los Angeles. You can get here by taking the 101 "North" (but really going to the West) and then the 405 South. A little further is the Getty Villa in Malibu, a smaller but prettier gallery.
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Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveOne of the largest and most well-known art centers in Los Angeles. You can get here by taking the 101 "North" (but really going to the West) and then the 405 South. A little further is the Getty Villa in Malibu, a smaller but prettier gallery.
One of LA's newest art museums. It's very nice. The famous exhibit with lights requires getting on a list earlier and then waiting for a while.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveOne of LA's newest art museums. It's very nice. The famous exhibit with lights requires getting on a list earlier and then waiting for a while.
Shopping
If you need to find a shopping mall in this part of town, the Americana is a nice area (though a bit pricey) and next to a "regular" style shopping mall across the street that is much larger.
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The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayIf you need to find a shopping mall in this part of town, the Americana is a nice area (though a bit pricey) and next to a "regular" style shopping mall across the street that is much larger.
Essentials
Ralphs
10901 Ventura Blvd24-hour grocery
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdPopular grocery chain
7-Eleven
1611 W Olive Ave24-hour convenience store
Rite Aid
13333 Riverside Dr24-hour pharmacy and store
LA Fitness
1628 N El Centro AveNearby LA Fitness center