Best hidden gem Restaurants in Los Angeles

The best restaurants for hidden gem in Los Angeles, curated by TastyPals editors.

19 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
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Holbox

Holbox is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 2731 reviews
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The Goldfish

The Goldfish is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 699 reviews
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Cow Belly Modern Dining (Restaurant)

Cow Belly Modern Dining (Restaurant) is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 65 reviews
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Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 2750 reviews
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Local Kitchen

Local Kitchen is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 1440 reviews
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Villa's Tacos Los Angeles

Villa's Tacos Los Angeles is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 1096 reviews
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Hippo

Hippo is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 556 reviews
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Depot Restaurant

Depot Restaurant is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 456 reviews
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Checker Hall

Checker Hall is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 350 reviews
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Salt & Pearl

Salt & Pearl is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 103 reviews
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Wagyu Butcher Japanese BBQ

Wagyu Butcher Japanese BBQ is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 89 reviews
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Black Bear Diner Torrance

Black Bear Diner Torrance is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 3782 reviews
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Highland Park Bowl

Highland Park Bowl is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 1332 reviews
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Amiga Amore

Amiga Amore is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 208 reviews
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YICHA

YICHA is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 39 reviews
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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 2931 reviews
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North Italia Del Amo

North Italia Del Amo is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 509 reviews
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Yamashiro Hollywood

Yamashiro Hollywood is one of the better-known japanese spots in Torrance in Los Angeles, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.3
Based on 5746 reviews
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Highly Likely Highland Park

Highly Likely Highland Park is a global restaurant in Highland Park in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.2
Based on 249 reviews

Common questions about hidden gem in Los Angeles

What are the best restaurants for hidden gem in Los Angeles?

The top restaurants for hidden gem in Los Angeles include Holbox, The Goldfish, Cow Belly Modern Dining (Restaurant). TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best hidden gem restaurant in Los Angeles?

Holbox is among the top-rated options for hidden gem in Los Angeles, with a 4.8 Google rating and 2,731 reviews.

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