Hidden gems - Restaurants in Los Angeles, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Restaurants in Los Angeles

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Los Angeles. This list contains 426 places from Restaurant category.

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UKA

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Hidden behind the Japan House in LA is a traditional kaiseki experience that feels like you were transported to Japan. UKA embodies fine dining. The seating consists of a set of tables with views of the LA skyline and a chef's counter. We had reservations at the chef's counter. The entire meal was...

5.00 (117 reviews)

Blai

Thai restaurant

$$ $$

5.00 (72 reviews)

Yumami Lincoln Heights

Asian restaurant

👍👍 Literally get excited every time I treat myself to this fantastic food. Simple and homemade is what makes it absolutely delicious and special. Obsessed. An absolute gem.

$ $$$

5.00 (49 reviews)

Tee's Cafe

Coffee shop

👍👍 The best tacos ever, best service ever, we ate too many, irresistible. 🤌

$ $$$

5.00 (44 reviews)

MARISCOS 2 AMIGOS

Seafood restaurant

👍👍 This stretch of Sunset is fastly becoming a hot spot for delicious food. Tacos, birria and now Mariscos! The ceviche de pescado tostadas were on point as was the campechana! They got the right balance of ingredients. Maximum deliciousness accompanied with good Mexican music to make you want a michel...

5.00 (41 reviews)

Fry Day Loaded Fries

Restaurant

$$ $$

5.00 (36 reviews)

Trattoria Daly

Italian restaurant

5.00 (28 reviews)

Shawa Truck

Restaurant

👍👍 Definitely the best chicken shawarma I’ve ever eaten. The guys are super cool, I saw their newly designed truck and decided to try what they make. Next time I’m buying their combo to take all the protein I need for lunch

5.00 (27 reviews)

Honey Krush

Restaurant

👍👍 This place is SO aesthetic and the food was amazing. We got the fried chicken in the flavors buffalo, a sweet soy sauce one, a spicy korean one, and a lemon pepper one. Such strong, delicious flavors with something for everyone: sweet, salty, spicy, or sour. The portion sizes are also really big and...

$ $$$

5.00 (25 reviews)

La Jalisquilla

Taco restaurant

👍👍 Quesa tacos are my favorite, i love this place, the birria ramen is also so good, come give them a trie and see for yourselfs💞💞

5.00 (23 reviews)

Koze Sushi Japanese Restaurant and Bar

Sushi restaurant

👍👍 I was in dire need of sushi and had to find a place in walking distance from the dealership/Target. Koze Sushi is in the same mini strip of store as It’s Boba Time, across from Sonic on Huntington. They just opened like three weeks ago! And the Chef is super friendly. The menu is super simple, with...

5.00 (20 reviews)

Ghost Sando Shop

American restaurant

5.00 (20 reviews)

Winnetka Restaurant & Lounge

Lounge

👍👍 The best birthday experience

$$ $$

5.00 (17 reviews)

IL SAGGIO

Italian restaurant

👍👍 This restaurant just opened in Echo Park right across the street from Lassens (not sure why the address is incorrect). This inconspicuous and family-owned restaurant might seem humble from the outside, but dang is the food good! The menu is a simple Italian menu with staple dishes like pasta bologne...

$$ $$

5.00 (16 reviews)

Alchemy Organica

Organic restaurant

👍👍 There aren't the words to describe the quality the freshness the absolute flavor that is tasted in this Vegan Mexocan food. Not only is it healthier but you would do a matrix flip once you realize that it tastes even better than the other stuff we've been eating. And not to mention how it makes you...

5.00 (12 reviews)

5 Cazuelas

Restaurant

👍👍 Soooooo good ! That’s all I got to say

$ $$$

5.00 (12 reviews)

D’ZU cafe

Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 It was a great surprise to discover such a pleasant place near my house, with wonderful service, delicious breakfasts, and coffee.☀️

5.00 (12 reviews)

Galpin Honda Café

Coffee shop

👍👍 Came here for a sandwich, left with a car?! Didn't realize that this coffee shop also had a small Honda dealership attached. Sandwich is a steal for under $10. Coffee is on the house if you're a client.

5.00 (11 reviews)

Hammy’s Smash Burgers

Restaurant

👍👍 10/10 burger 10/10 fries 10/10 customer service MUST TRY!!!!!

$ $$$

5.00 (10 reviews)

Pupusa Lady

Salvadoran restaurant

👍👍 Here pupusas are excellent. Cash only but the gas station has an ATM. She there in the evenings. I wanna say at 6 or 7.

5.00 (10 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Restaurants in Los Angeles, United States