Where Chefs Eat in Los Angeles
Your Guide to the Ultimate Best Places to Eat in Los Angeles
I've compiled a list of places where top chefs eat in Los Angeles including some of their recommended dishes.
Who else would know the best places to eat in LA other than top chefs? Bon appétit.
Alimento - Spencer Bezaire, Jeremy Fox
Recommended dishes: Trippa alla Romana, Tortellini in brodo
Anajak Thai - Monty Koludrovic
Angelini Osteria - Thomas Keller, Walter Manzke, Micah Wexler, Wolfgang Puck
Recommended dishes: Pasta of the day, strozzapreti with sausage and tomato sauce, spaghetti bottarga, artichokes in casseruola, branzino roasted in sea salt
Angler - David Chang, Josef Centeno, Jon Yao, Mei Lin, Kevin Meehan, Max Boonthanakit
Animal - Diego Hernandez
My thoughts: I've been 3 times including for ramen night and I'm not a fan of anything they serve at Animal. The service isn't great either.
Antequera de Oaxaca - Craig Thornton
Recommended dish: Tamal de mole
Antico Nuovo - Justin Pichetrungsi
Recommended dishes: pasta, ribs, ice cream
AOC - Nancy Silverton, Kris Morningstar
Recommended dishes: Roasted cauliflower, AOC Brioche
The Apple Pan - Dominique Ansel, Jet Tila, Vinny Dotolo
Recommended dishes: Hickory burger, banana cream pie
Avenue 26 - Jon Yao
Awan - Monty Koludrovic
Badmaash - Neil Fraser
Recommended dishes: Butter Chicken, Chana Masala and Masala Fries
Bay Cities - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Eggplant parm sandwich
Bestia - Jeremy Fox, Margarita Fores, Diego Hernandez, Curtis Stone
Recommended dish: Clams and mussels nduja broth, spaghetti rustichella, pici al sugo d'agnello
Brent's Deli - Antonia Lofaso
Recommended dishes: Matzo ball soup, corned beef on rye, homemade pickles, coleslaw and steak fries
The Brothers Sushi - Ludo Lefebvre
Recommended dishes: Omakase (chef's tasting menu)
CaCao Mexicatassen - Sean Lowenthal
Recommended dishes: Smothered carnitas burrito and french fries with mole, sea urchin chili guero taco
Capri Club - Ludo Lefebvre
Recommended dishes: arancini, pâtés
Cassell's Hamburgers - David Chang, David Chang
Recommended dish: Patty melt
My thoughts: Go for their dulce de leche banana cream pie
Cassia - Chefs Bruce Kalman, Jeremy Fox, Ted Hopson, Ludo Levebvre
Recommended dishes: Chickpea curry, grilled pork belly vermicelli, cold sesame noodles with crab
Cemitas Poblanas Don Adrian - Joel Miller
Recommended dish: #3 Lomo De Puerco with avocado, onions, peppers and queso oaxaca is mind-blowing
La Cevicheria - Jordan Kahn, Chris Oh, Katsuji Tanabe, Octavio Olivas, Suzanne Tracht
Recommended dish: Guatamalan "chapin" ceviche
Chaumont Bakery and Café - Curtis Stone, Dominique Ansel
Recommended: Pain au chocolat
Chengdu Taste - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Cold mung bean noodles
chi SPACCA - Margarita Fores
Recommended dishes: Beef cheek and bone marrow pie with potato mash, focaccia di recco
Chong Qing Special Noodles - Bryant Ng
Recommended dishes: Biang biang noodle, the namesake Chong Qing noodle, and stir-cumin lamb pulled noodles.
Chung Ki Wa - Curtis Stone
Recommended: Korean barbecue
El Cochinito - Vinny Detolo
Recommended dish: Bistec empanizado
Coni'Seafood (formerly Mariscos Chente) - Walter Manzke
Recommended dish: Shrimp ceviche
Connie & Ted's - Jeremy Fox
Recommended dish: Chowders
My thoughts: The owner, Donato Poto, told me to get the lobster roll. This is all I eat here. They also make a great hamburger.
Dan Sung Sa - Suzanne Goin, Joshua Whigham
Recommended dishes: Steamed pork belly with oyster kimchee, seafood pancake and pork belly with kimchi
Dan Tana - Micah Wexler
Recommended dish: Chicken Tana
Destroyer - Dave Beran
Drago Centro - Neil Fraser
Recommended dish: La Bistecca
Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen - John Cleveland
Recommended dishes: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and collard greens
DwitGolMok (DGM) - Craig Thornton
Recommended dishes: Kimchi pankcakes and cheesy corn
Eggslut - Margarita Fores
Felix Trattoria - Dave Beran
La Española Meats - Michael Fiorelli
Recommended dish: Saturday paella
La Estrella - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Carnitas tacos
Felix Trattoria - Kris Yenbamroong, Margarita Fores, Ryan DeNicola
Recommended dish: Trofie al pesto, ragu bolognese, sfinicione, fiori di zucca, tiramisu
Fia Restaurant - Curtis Stone
Fishing with Dynamite - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Hamachi
Flame - Susan Feniger
Recommended dish: Boneless chicken kebab
Found Oyster - Nicole Rucker, Monty Koludrovic
Recommended dish: Tostada
Fountain Coffee Room - Jon Shook
Four Sea Restaurant - Bryant Ng
Recommended dish: Scallion pancake
Full House Seafood - Philip Frankland Lee
Recommended dishes: Jellyfish salad, pan fried oysters
Gjelina - Diego Hernandez
Gjusta - Jeremy Fox
Recommended dish: matzoh ball soup
Go Get 'Em Tiger - Caroline Styne
Gualaguetza - Ludo Lefebvre, Celestino Drago, Joel Miller, Curtis Stone, Steven Fretz
Recommended dishes: Tlayuda Guelaguetza, nopal zacoteco, barbacoa roja de chivo, coloradito mole
Guerilla Tacos - Enrique Olvera, Bricia Lopez
Recommended dish: Sweet potato taco
Hinano Cafe - Ari Taymor
Recommended dish: Burger
Houston's - Spencer Bazaire, Nicole Rucker
Recommended dish: French dip sandwich
In-N-Out - EVERYONE eats here.
Jar - Nancy Silverton
Recommended dish: Chopped sirloin
Jitlada - Diego Hernandez, Ted Hopson
My thoughts: I have tried their recommended dishes and this is definitely a restaurant for those seeking spicy Thai food. I'm not too much of a fan, but many have told me this is the best Thai in Los Angeles.
Jon & Vinny's - David Chang, Kris Yenbamroong, Margarita Fores
Recommended dish: Spicy fusilli, vodka, basil, parmesan, pizza
Kang Kang Food Court - Josef Centeno, David Chang
Recommended dish: Sheng jian bao
KazuNori - Michael Mina
Kinjiro - Justin Pichetrungsi
Recommended dishes: warm spinach salad, grilled beef tongue, whole soy-mirin Madai fish head
Kiriko - Ricardo Zarate
Recommended dish: Seared toro
Kobawoo - David Chang
Konbi - Andy Ricker, Kris Yenbamroong, Ria Barbosa, Royce Burke
Recommended dish: Rolled omelet sandwich, egg salad sandwich, croissant (my rec)
Kuya Lord - Justin Pichetrungsi, Ori Menashe
Recommended dishes: grilled prawns, lechon kawali, tocino, grilled sweet prime short rib
Langer's Delicatessen - David Chang
Leo's Taco Truck - Jordan Kahn
Recommended dish: Al pastor taco
My thoughts: I did a back-to-back tasting of Leo's Taco vs. Tacos Tamix and Tamix is much better at al pastor tacos.
Lodge Bread - Mary Sue Miliken
Lu's Garden - Jon Yao
Lunasia Dim Sum - Ted Hopson
Luv2Eat Thai Bistro - David Chang, Curtis Stone, Jon Shook
Majordomo - Kris Yenbamroong, Ryan DeNicola
Maple Block - Michael Voltaggio
Recommended dishes: Smoked meat and sides
Mario's Peruvian - Vinny Dotolo
Mariscos El Faro - Danny Godinez, Diego Hernandez, Octavio Olivas
Mariscos Jalisco - Anthony Bourdain, Adam Perry Lang, David Chang
Marugame Monzo - Jeremy Fox
Recommended dish: Miso carbonara udon
Matsuhisa - Wolfgang Puck, Sally Camacho, Jon Shook, Joachim Splichal, Thomas Keller, Joseph Elevado
Recommended dishes: Tiradito, toro tartare with caviar, omakase, white fish, jumbo clam kushiaki, black cod
McConnell's Ice Cream - Jon Shook
McDonald's - Chef Ted Hopson revealed to me that this is where many chefs eat. I also discovered the top chefs in the Philippines also love McDonald's!
Mizlala - Vinny Dotolo, Ari Kolender
Moo's Craft Barbecue - Burt Bakman (Trudy's Underground Barbecue and now Slab) says they are the best in LA right now.
Morihiro - Sara Kramer, Sarah Hymanson
Myung Dong Kyoja (MDK Noodles) - David Chang
Myung In Dumplings - Steven Fretz, Anthony Bourdain
Recommended dishes: Steamed buns, mandu
Nem Nuong Khanh Hoa - Tin Vuong
Night + Market - Rosio Sanchez, Jordan Kahn, Ray Garcia, Josef Centeno
OB Bear - David Chang, Giselle Wellman
Recommended dishes: Spicy chicken wings, leek pancakes
Osawa - Spencer Bazaire
Recommended dish: Charred black cod
Osteria Mozza - Steve Samson, Michael Voltaggio, Suzanna Tracht, Ivan Marquez
Recommended dishes: Piccolo budino di cioccolato, Ribollita 'Da Delfina', Agnolotti burro e salvia, squid ink chitarra freddi, torta della nonna
Otafuku - David Chang, Jet Tila
Otomisan - Natalia Pereira
Papa Cristo's Greek Grill - Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo
Park's BBQ - Joan Roca i Fontané, Diego Hernandez, Ludo Lefebvre, David Chang, Sang Yoon, Dominique Ansel, Timothy Hollingsworth, Ryan DeNicola, Katie Button, Nyesha Arrington
Recommended dishes: bibim nangmyun, gochujang jigae, galbi, bulgogi
Pine & Crane - Natalia Pereira
Pizzana - Ludo Lefebvre, Curtis Stone
Papa Cristo's - Vinny Dotolo
Pearl River Deli - Justin Pichetrungsi
Petit Trois - Jeremy Fox, Margarita Fores
Recommended dishes: French onion soup, omelet, burger mec
Philippe the Original - David Chang, Jon Shook
Recommended dish: Potato salad (my rec). The best I ever had. I prefer the French dip and pie at Cole's.
Pie 'n Burger - Spencer Bezaire
Recommended dish: Cheeseburger
Pizzana - Curtis Stone
Playa Provisions - Bruce Kalman
Recommended dish: Crab pops
Pollo a la Brasa - Andy Ricker, Bruce Kalman, Nancy Silverton, Nick Erven, Farid Zadi
Recommended dish: Rotisserie chicken
Poncho's Tlayudas - Natalia Pereira
The Prince - Kevin Meehan
Recommended dish: Korean fried chicken
Providence - Diego Hernández Baquedano
Republique - Diego Hernandez, Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Bread and pan drippings
Ricky's Fish Tacos - Vartan Abgaryan
Rossoblu - Phillip Frankland Lee
Ruen Pair - Vinny Dotolo, Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Fried egg and salty turnip, pork jerky
My thoughts: I don't like to eat here because the service has been consistently bad.
El Ruso - Jesus “Chuy” Cervantes
Rustic Canyon - Michael Cimarusti
My thoughts: I tried all their recommended dishes and wasn't impressed.
Salt & Straw - Jon Shook
Sapp Coffee Shop - Anthony Bourdain
My thoughts: I visit often for their jade noodles, boat noodle soup, and iced coffee. The service is consistently friendly and attentive.
Sea Harbour - Giselle Wellman
Recommended: Dimsum
Shibumi - David Chang
Comments: I'm more nitpicky at restaurants than my sister and she was impressed by Shibumi. She said it was "expensive" for what she tasted.
Shunji - Kris Yenbamroong, Ludo Lefebvre, Fergus Henderson
Si Laa - Suzanne Tracht
Sonoratown - Charles Olalia
Soowon Galbi - Andy Ricker
My thoughts: I will never return because our table was ignored and preference was given to Koreans who arrived later at this restaurant.
South Beverly Grill - Jon Shook
Recommended dish: French dip
Sqirl - Jeremy Fox
Recommended dishes: Long cooked chicken and rice porridge
Sri Siam - Jessica Koslow, Shawn Pham
Recommended dishes: crispy rice salad
My thoughts: I am regular for the crispy rice salad and consistent friendly service. I also get the curry dumplings, spicy pork ribs, and khao soi.
Standing Room - Eddie Ruiz
Recommended dishes: The Napolean, sweet potato fries, pan-roasted edamame
My thoughts: I've been twice and not too much of a fan of their burgers. They have too much going on in it. I like my burgers simple.
Stella Barra - Michael Votaggio, Walynn Lucas
Recommended dishes: Avocado pizza, shaved mushroom pizza
Sun Nong Dan - David Chang, Nicole Rucker
Superba Food + Bread - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish - Filled croissant
Sushi King - Bruce Kalman
Sushi Park - Curtis Stone
Sycamore Kitchen - Steven Fretz
Recommended dishes: Chorizo scrambled egg sandwich, farmhouse chopped salad, pastries
Taco Maria - All the chefs eat here - Enrique Olvera, Ori Menashe, Diego Hernandez, Wes Avila, Ray Garcia, Akira Kuto, Ryan Garlitos, Fabian Gallardo
Tacos la Dona - Niki Nakayama
Recommended dish: Carne asada taco
Tacos La Guera - Steven Fretz
Recommended dishes: Brisket taco, suadero tacos
Tamales Elena y Antojitos - Ari Kolender
Tasty Garden - Tin Vuong
Recommended dishes: Club sandwich, baked pork chop, fried rice, shitty cheese
Taylor's Prime Steakhouse - Susan Feniger
Recommended dish: Ribeye steak
Tender Greens - Karen Hatfield
Recommended dish: Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Tesse - Margarita Fores
Thai Nakorn - Jazz Singsanong
Recommended dish: Thai Nakorn Beef Salad (Numtoa)
Vespertine - Dave Beran, Miles Thompson, Grant Achatz, Nancy Silverton
Vinh Loi Tofu - Thi Tran
Recommended dish: Vegan roll
Wagyu House by the X Pot - Jon Yao
Wat Dong Moon Lek - Roxana Jullapat, Matt Yuen, Kris Yenbamroong, Fern Kaewtathip
Wax Paper - Spencer Bezaire
Recommended dish: Ira Glass sandwich
Wexler's Deli - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Smoked sturgeon on an everything bagel
Wolvesmouth - Gary Menes, Ori Menashe, Ludo Lefebvre
Sources: Me (spotting chefs out and about), Instagram, Chef's Feed, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, Munchies Chef's Night Out,
Los Angeles Times
I've compiled a list of places where top chefs eat in Los Angeles including some of their recommended dishes.
Who else would know the best places to eat in LA other than top chefs? Bon appétit.
Alimento - Spencer Bezaire, Jeremy Fox
Recommended dishes: Trippa alla Romana, Tortellini in brodo
Anajak Thai - Monty Koludrovic
Angelini Osteria - Thomas Keller, Walter Manzke, Micah Wexler, Wolfgang Puck
Recommended dishes: Pasta of the day, strozzapreti with sausage and tomato sauce, spaghetti bottarga, artichokes in casseruola, branzino roasted in sea salt
Angler - David Chang, Josef Centeno, Jon Yao, Mei Lin, Kevin Meehan, Max Boonthanakit
Animal - Diego Hernandez
My thoughts: I've been 3 times including for ramen night and I'm not a fan of anything they serve at Animal. The service isn't great either.
Antequera de Oaxaca - Craig Thornton
Recommended dish: Tamal de mole
Antico Nuovo - Justin Pichetrungsi
Recommended dishes: pasta, ribs, ice cream
AOC - Nancy Silverton, Kris Morningstar
Recommended dishes: Roasted cauliflower, AOC Brioche
The Apple Pan - Dominique Ansel, Jet Tila, Vinny Dotolo
Recommended dishes: Hickory burger, banana cream pie
Avenue 26 - Jon Yao
Awan - Monty Koludrovic
Badmaash - Neil Fraser
Recommended dishes: Butter Chicken, Chana Masala and Masala Fries
Bay Cities - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Eggplant parm sandwich
Bestia - Jeremy Fox, Margarita Fores, Diego Hernandez, Curtis Stone
Recommended dish: Clams and mussels nduja broth, spaghetti rustichella, pici al sugo d'agnello
Brent's Deli - Antonia Lofaso
Recommended dishes: Matzo ball soup, corned beef on rye, homemade pickles, coleslaw and steak fries
The Brothers Sushi - Ludo Lefebvre
Recommended dishes: Omakase (chef's tasting menu)
CaCao Mexicatassen - Sean Lowenthal
Recommended dishes: Smothered carnitas burrito and french fries with mole, sea urchin chili guero taco
Capri Club - Ludo Lefebvre
Recommended dishes: arancini, pâtés
Cassell's Hamburgers - David Chang, David Chang
Recommended dish: Patty melt
My thoughts: Go for their dulce de leche banana cream pie
Cassia - Chefs Bruce Kalman, Jeremy Fox, Ted Hopson, Ludo Levebvre
Recommended dishes: Chickpea curry, grilled pork belly vermicelli, cold sesame noodles with crab
Cemitas Poblanas Don Adrian - Joel Miller
Recommended dish: #3 Lomo De Puerco with avocado, onions, peppers and queso oaxaca is mind-blowing
La Cevicheria - Jordan Kahn, Chris Oh, Katsuji Tanabe, Octavio Olivas, Suzanne Tracht
Recommended dish: Guatamalan "chapin" ceviche
Chaumont Bakery and Café - Curtis Stone, Dominique Ansel
Recommended: Pain au chocolat
Chengdu Taste - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Cold mung bean noodles
chi SPACCA - Margarita Fores
Recommended dishes: Beef cheek and bone marrow pie with potato mash, focaccia di recco
Chong Qing Special Noodles - Bryant Ng
Recommended dishes: Biang biang noodle, the namesake Chong Qing noodle, and stir-cumin lamb pulled noodles.
Chung Ki Wa - Curtis Stone
Recommended: Korean barbecue
El Cochinito - Vinny Detolo
Recommended dish: Bistec empanizado
Coni'Seafood (formerly Mariscos Chente) - Walter Manzke
Recommended dish: Shrimp ceviche
Connie & Ted's - Jeremy Fox
Recommended dish: Chowders
My thoughts: The owner, Donato Poto, told me to get the lobster roll. This is all I eat here. They also make a great hamburger.
Dan Sung Sa - Suzanne Goin, Joshua Whigham
Recommended dishes: Steamed pork belly with oyster kimchee, seafood pancake and pork belly with kimchi
Dan Tana - Micah Wexler
Recommended dish: Chicken Tana
Destroyer - Dave Beran
Drago Centro - Neil Fraser
Recommended dish: La Bistecca
Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen - John Cleveland
Recommended dishes: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and collard greens
DwitGolMok (DGM) - Craig Thornton
Recommended dishes: Kimchi pankcakes and cheesy corn
Eggslut - Margarita Fores
Felix Trattoria - Dave Beran
La Española Meats - Michael Fiorelli
Recommended dish: Saturday paella
La Estrella - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Carnitas tacos
Felix Trattoria - Kris Yenbamroong, Margarita Fores, Ryan DeNicola
Recommended dish: Trofie al pesto, ragu bolognese, sfinicione, fiori di zucca, tiramisu
Fia Restaurant - Curtis Stone
Fishing with Dynamite - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Hamachi
Flame - Susan Feniger
Recommended dish: Boneless chicken kebab
Found Oyster - Nicole Rucker, Monty Koludrovic
Recommended dish: Tostada
Fountain Coffee Room - Jon Shook
Four Sea Restaurant - Bryant Ng
Recommended dish: Scallion pancake
Full House Seafood - Philip Frankland Lee
Recommended dishes: Jellyfish salad, pan fried oysters
Gjelina - Diego Hernandez
Gjusta - Jeremy Fox
Recommended dish: matzoh ball soup
Go Get 'Em Tiger - Caroline Styne
Gualaguetza - Ludo Lefebvre, Celestino Drago, Joel Miller, Curtis Stone, Steven Fretz
Recommended dishes: Tlayuda Guelaguetza, nopal zacoteco, barbacoa roja de chivo, coloradito mole
Guerilla Tacos - Enrique Olvera, Bricia Lopez
Recommended dish: Sweet potato taco
Hinano Cafe - Ari Taymor
Recommended dish: Burger
Houston's - Spencer Bazaire, Nicole Rucker
Recommended dish: French dip sandwich
In-N-Out - EVERYONE eats here.
Jar - Nancy Silverton
Recommended dish: Chopped sirloin
Jitlada - Diego Hernandez, Ted Hopson
My thoughts: I have tried their recommended dishes and this is definitely a restaurant for those seeking spicy Thai food. I'm not too much of a fan, but many have told me this is the best Thai in Los Angeles.
Jon & Vinny's - David Chang, Kris Yenbamroong, Margarita Fores
Recommended dish: Spicy fusilli, vodka, basil, parmesan, pizza
Kang Kang Food Court - Josef Centeno, David Chang
Recommended dish: Sheng jian bao
KazuNori - Michael Mina
Kinjiro - Justin Pichetrungsi
Recommended dishes: warm spinach salad, grilled beef tongue, whole soy-mirin Madai fish head
Kiriko - Ricardo Zarate
Recommended dish: Seared toro
Kobawoo - David Chang
Konbi - Andy Ricker, Kris Yenbamroong, Ria Barbosa, Royce Burke
Recommended dish: Rolled omelet sandwich, egg salad sandwich, croissant (my rec)
Kuya Lord - Justin Pichetrungsi, Ori Menashe
Recommended dishes: grilled prawns, lechon kawali, tocino, grilled sweet prime short rib
Langer's Delicatessen - David Chang
Leo's Taco Truck - Jordan Kahn
Recommended dish: Al pastor taco
My thoughts: I did a back-to-back tasting of Leo's Taco vs. Tacos Tamix and Tamix is much better at al pastor tacos.
Lodge Bread - Mary Sue Miliken
Lu's Garden - Jon Yao
Lunasia Dim Sum - Ted Hopson
Luv2Eat Thai Bistro - David Chang, Curtis Stone, Jon Shook
Majordomo - Kris Yenbamroong, Ryan DeNicola
Maple Block - Michael Voltaggio
Recommended dishes: Smoked meat and sides
Mario's Peruvian - Vinny Dotolo
Mariscos El Faro - Danny Godinez, Diego Hernandez, Octavio Olivas
Mariscos Jalisco - Anthony Bourdain, Adam Perry Lang, David Chang
Marugame Monzo - Jeremy Fox
Recommended dish: Miso carbonara udon
Matsuhisa - Wolfgang Puck, Sally Camacho, Jon Shook, Joachim Splichal, Thomas Keller, Joseph Elevado
Recommended dishes: Tiradito, toro tartare with caviar, omakase, white fish, jumbo clam kushiaki, black cod
McConnell's Ice Cream - Jon Shook
McDonald's - Chef Ted Hopson revealed to me that this is where many chefs eat. I also discovered the top chefs in the Philippines also love McDonald's!
Mizlala - Vinny Dotolo, Ari Kolender
Moo's Craft Barbecue - Burt Bakman (Trudy's Underground Barbecue and now Slab) says they are the best in LA right now.
Morihiro - Sara Kramer, Sarah Hymanson
Myung Dong Kyoja (MDK Noodles) - David Chang
Myung In Dumplings - Steven Fretz, Anthony Bourdain
Recommended dishes: Steamed buns, mandu
Nem Nuong Khanh Hoa - Tin Vuong
Night + Market - Rosio Sanchez, Jordan Kahn, Ray Garcia, Josef Centeno
OB Bear - David Chang, Giselle Wellman
Recommended dishes: Spicy chicken wings, leek pancakes
Osawa - Spencer Bazaire
Recommended dish: Charred black cod
Osteria Mozza - Steve Samson, Michael Voltaggio, Suzanna Tracht, Ivan Marquez
Recommended dishes: Piccolo budino di cioccolato, Ribollita 'Da Delfina', Agnolotti burro e salvia, squid ink chitarra freddi, torta della nonna
Otafuku - David Chang, Jet Tila
Otomisan - Natalia Pereira
Papa Cristo's Greek Grill - Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo
Park's BBQ - Joan Roca i Fontané, Diego Hernandez, Ludo Lefebvre, David Chang, Sang Yoon, Dominique Ansel, Timothy Hollingsworth, Ryan DeNicola, Katie Button, Nyesha Arrington
Recommended dishes: bibim nangmyun, gochujang jigae, galbi, bulgogi
Pine & Crane - Natalia Pereira
Pizzana - Ludo Lefebvre, Curtis Stone
Papa Cristo's - Vinny Dotolo
Pearl River Deli - Justin Pichetrungsi
Petit Trois - Jeremy Fox, Margarita Fores
Recommended dishes: French onion soup, omelet, burger mec
Philippe the Original - David Chang, Jon Shook
Recommended dish: Potato salad (my rec). The best I ever had. I prefer the French dip and pie at Cole's.
Pie 'n Burger - Spencer Bezaire
Recommended dish: Cheeseburger
Pizzana - Curtis Stone
Playa Provisions - Bruce Kalman
Recommended dish: Crab pops
Pollo a la Brasa - Andy Ricker, Bruce Kalman, Nancy Silverton, Nick Erven, Farid Zadi
Recommended dish: Rotisserie chicken
Poncho's Tlayudas - Natalia Pereira
The Prince - Kevin Meehan
Recommended dish: Korean fried chicken
Providence - Diego Hernández Baquedano
Republique - Diego Hernandez, Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Bread and pan drippings
Ricky's Fish Tacos - Vartan Abgaryan
Rossoblu - Phillip Frankland Lee
Ruen Pair - Vinny Dotolo, Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Fried egg and salty turnip, pork jerky
My thoughts: I don't like to eat here because the service has been consistently bad.
El Ruso - Jesus “Chuy” Cervantes
Rustic Canyon - Michael Cimarusti
My thoughts: I tried all their recommended dishes and wasn't impressed.
Salt & Straw - Jon Shook
Sapp Coffee Shop - Anthony Bourdain
My thoughts: I visit often for their jade noodles, boat noodle soup, and iced coffee. The service is consistently friendly and attentive.
Sea Harbour - Giselle Wellman
Recommended: Dimsum
Shibumi - David Chang
Comments: I'm more nitpicky at restaurants than my sister and she was impressed by Shibumi. She said it was "expensive" for what she tasted.
Shunji - Kris Yenbamroong, Ludo Lefebvre, Fergus Henderson
Si Laa - Suzanne Tracht
Sonoratown - Charles Olalia
Soowon Galbi - Andy Ricker
My thoughts: I will never return because our table was ignored and preference was given to Koreans who arrived later at this restaurant.
South Beverly Grill - Jon Shook
Recommended dish: French dip
Sqirl - Jeremy Fox
Recommended dishes: Long cooked chicken and rice porridge
Sri Siam - Jessica Koslow, Shawn Pham
Recommended dishes: crispy rice salad
My thoughts: I am regular for the crispy rice salad and consistent friendly service. I also get the curry dumplings, spicy pork ribs, and khao soi.
Standing Room - Eddie Ruiz
Recommended dishes: The Napolean, sweet potato fries, pan-roasted edamame
My thoughts: I've been twice and not too much of a fan of their burgers. They have too much going on in it. I like my burgers simple.
Stella Barra - Michael Votaggio, Walynn Lucas
Recommended dishes: Avocado pizza, shaved mushroom pizza
Sun Nong Dan - David Chang, Nicole Rucker
Superba Food + Bread - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish - Filled croissant
Sushi King - Bruce Kalman
Sushi Park - Curtis Stone
Sycamore Kitchen - Steven Fretz
Recommended dishes: Chorizo scrambled egg sandwich, farmhouse chopped salad, pastries
Taco Maria - All the chefs eat here - Enrique Olvera, Ori Menashe, Diego Hernandez, Wes Avila, Ray Garcia, Akira Kuto, Ryan Garlitos, Fabian Gallardo
Tacos la Dona - Niki Nakayama
Recommended dish: Carne asada taco
Tacos La Guera - Steven Fretz
Recommended dishes: Brisket taco, suadero tacos
Tamales Elena y Antojitos - Ari Kolender
Tasty Garden - Tin Vuong
Recommended dishes: Club sandwich, baked pork chop, fried rice, shitty cheese
Taylor's Prime Steakhouse - Susan Feniger
Recommended dish: Ribeye steak
Tender Greens - Karen Hatfield
Recommended dish: Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Tesse - Margarita Fores
Thai Nakorn - Jazz Singsanong
Recommended dish: Thai Nakorn Beef Salad (Numtoa)
Vespertine - Dave Beran, Miles Thompson, Grant Achatz, Nancy Silverton
Vinh Loi Tofu - Thi Tran
Recommended dish: Vegan roll
Wagyu House by the X Pot - Jon Yao
Wat Dong Moon Lek - Roxana Jullapat, Matt Yuen, Kris Yenbamroong, Fern Kaewtathip
Wax Paper - Spencer Bezaire
Recommended dish: Ira Glass sandwich
Wexler's Deli - Ted Hopson
Recommended dish: Smoked sturgeon on an everything bagel
Wolvesmouth - Gary Menes, Ori Menashe, Ludo Lefebvre
Sources: Me (spotting chefs out and about), Instagram, Chef's Feed, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, Munchies Chef's Night Out,
Los Angeles Times
