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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
KOJIMA
KOJIMA is a japanese restaurant in Sawtelle in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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5.0
Based on 43 reviews
Best lunch Restaurants in Los Angeles: 115 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for lunch in Los Angeles, curated by TastyPals editors.
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Fast answers for diners searching for lunch restaurants in Los Angeles. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
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Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Chubby Cattle BBQ | Little Tokyo
Chubby Cattle BBQ | Little Tokyo is an easy japanese option in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.9
Based on 3711 reviews
3
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Mexican•Los Angeles•value
Taqui Taqui
Taqui Taqui is an easy mexican option in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Tacoscasual nightlunch
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4.9
Based on 1334 reviews
4
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Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
The Girl & The Chicken
The Girl & The Chicken is an easy contemporary option in Burbank in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.9
Based on 347 reviews
5
Vegetarian•Los Angeles•value
BeeWali’s Vegan AF ( amazing food)
BeeWali’s Vegan AF ( amazing food) is an easy vegetarian option in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Plant-basedlunchdinner
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4.9
Based on 308 reviews
6
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Mexican•Koreatown•value
Buena Comida Mexicana
Buena Comida Mexicana is a mexican restaurant in Koreatown in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Birrialunchcasual night
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4.9
Based on 247 reviews
7
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Mexican•San Gabriel Valley•value
La Birria House
La Birria House is an easy mexican option in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Birrialunchcasual night
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4.9
Based on 53 reviews
8
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Mexican•Los Angeles•value
Birrieria La Tapatia
Birrieria La Tapatia is an easy mexican option in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Birrialunchcasual night
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4.9
Based on 30 reviews
9
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Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori Izakaya - Little Tokyo
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori Izakaya - Little Tokyo is an easy japanese option in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.9
Based on 15 reviews
10
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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
Sun Nong Dan Sawtelle 선농단
Sun Nong Dan Sawtelle 선농단 is a japanese restaurant in Sawtelle in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.8
Based on 986 reviews
11
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Armenian•Glendale•value
Mini Kabob
Mini Kabob is a sensible armenian call in Glendale in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.8
Based on 831 reviews
12
Burgers•Los Angeles•value
Glory Burgers
Glory Burgers is a burgers restaurant in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Burgerscasual nightlunch
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4.8
Based on 722 reviews
13
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Contemporary•Playa Vista•value
Mom, Please
Mom, Please is an easy contemporary option in Playa Vista in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.8
Based on 614 reviews
14
Vegetarian•Los Angeles•value
Variable Cafe
Variable Cafe is a sensible vegetarian call in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Plant-basedlunchdinner
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4.8
Based on 494 reviews
15
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Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Hengry
Hengry is an easy chinese option in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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4.8
Based on 383 reviews
16
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Mexican•Los Angeles•value
Birrieria Familia Castro
Birrieria Familia Castro is a mexican restaurant in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Birrialunchcasual night
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4.8
Based on 238 reviews
17
Vegetarian•Los Angeles•value
Beyond Vegan Eats
Beyond Vegan Eats is a sensible vegetarian call in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Plant-basedlunchdinner
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4.8
Based on 220 reviews
18
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Armenian•Glendale•value
Tava House Restaurant
Tava House Restaurant is a sensible armenian call in Glendale in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.8
Based on 202 reviews
19
Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Izakaya Go Los Angeles
Izakaya Go Los Angeles is a sensible japanese call in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.8
Based on 199 reviews
20
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Armenian•Glendale•value
Mezzo Garden Restaurant
Mezzo Garden Restaurant is a armenian restaurant in Glendale in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.8
Based on 182 reviews
21
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Chinese•Chinatown•value
Kar Son
Kar Son is an easy chinese option in Chinatown in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.8
Based on 75 reviews
22
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Contemporary•Westwood•value
XIBEI EATERY
XIBEI EATERY is a sensible contemporary call in Westwood in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.8
Based on 59 reviews
23
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Contemporary•Fairfax•value
Stuff We Eat
Stuff We Eat is a contemporary restaurant in Fairfax in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.8
Based on 20 reviews
24
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Contemporary•Playa Vista•value
Urban Plates
Urban Plates is an easy contemporary option in Playa Vista in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.7
Based on 4078 reviews
25
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Contemporary•Westwood•value
Mandi House مطعم بيت المندي اليمني لوس انجلس
Mandi House مطعم بيت المندي اليمني لوس انجلس is a contemporary restaurant in Westwood in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.7
Based on 2322 reviews
26
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Mexican•Sawtelle•value
Tacos y Birria La Unica
Tacos y Birria La Unica is a mexican restaurant in Sawtelle in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Birrialunchcasual night
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4.7
Based on 1047 reviews
27
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Armenian•Glendale•value
Zhengyalov Hatz - Glendale
Zhengyalov Hatz - Glendale is an easy armenian option in Glendale in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.7
Based on 607 reviews
28
Burgers•Los Angeles•value
Burger District LA
Burger District LA is a sensible burgers call in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Burgerscasual nightlunch
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4.7
Based on 480 reviews
29
Burgers•Los Angeles•value
BurgerShop
BurgerShop is an easy burgers option in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burgerscasual nightlunch
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4.7
Based on 313 reviews
30
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Contemporary•Playa Vista•value
LOQUI
LOQUI is an easy contemporary option in Playa Vista in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.7
Based on 219 reviews
31
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Mexican•Venice•value
Tacos y Birria La Unica - Mid City
Tacos y Birria La Unica - Mid City is a sensible mexican call in Venice in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Birrialunchcasual night
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4.7
Based on 208 reviews
32
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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
Tenkatori Sawtelle (West LA)
Tenkatori Sawtelle (West LA) is a sensible japanese call in Sawtelle in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.7
Based on 164 reviews
33
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Mexican•Los Angeles•value
Tacos de birria “La PelyGrosa”
Tacos de birria “La PelyGrosa” is an easy mexican option in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Birrialunchcasual night
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4.7
Based on 78 reviews
34
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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
Mian - Sawtelle I 滋味小面
Mian - Sawtelle I 滋味小面 is an easy japanese option in Sawtelle in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.7
Based on 62 reviews
35
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Chinese•Chinatown•value
Philippe The Original
Philippe The Original is one of the better-known chinese spots in Chinatown in Los Angeles, which makes it a practical place to start.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 12137 reviews
36
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Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
Castaway Burbank
Castaway Burbank is a dependable contemporary option in Burbank that a lot of diners already know and return to.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.6
Based on 10380 reviews
37
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Burgers•Los Angeles•value
Original Tommy's
Original Tommy's keeps showing up in the right conversations when people want a reliable burgers plan.
Burgerscasual nightlunch
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4.6
Based on 10273 reviews
38
Mexican•Silver Lake•value
Guisados
Guisados is an easy mexican option in Silver Lake in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Tacoscasual nightlunch
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4.6
Based on 2984 reviews
39
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Vegetarian•West Hollywood•value
Crossroads Kitchen
Crossroads Kitchen is a vegetarian restaurant in West Hollywood in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Plant-basedlunchdinner
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4.6
Based on 2267 reviews
40
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Vegetarian•Los Angeles•value
The Grain Cafe
The Grain Cafe is an easy vegetarian option in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Plant-basedlunchdinner
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4.6
Based on 1587 reviews
41
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Chinese•Chinatown•value
Majordomo
David Chang's Los Angeles outpost lands in Chinatown with a concept that is structurally, almost philosophically, a group-dining proposition.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 1367 reviews
42
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Contemporary•Playa Vista•value
Bacari PDR
Bacari PDR is a contemporary restaurant in Playa Vista in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 1025 reviews
43
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Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Tasty Dining
Tasty Dining is a chinese restaurant in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 914 reviews
44
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Contemporary•Fairfax•value
The Butcher's Daughter
The Butcher's Daughter is an easy contemporary option in Fairfax in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.6
Based on 672 reviews
45
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Contemporary•Westwood•value
Pomodoro Trattoria
Pomodoro Trattoria is a contemporary restaurant in Westwood in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.6
Based on 592 reviews
46
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Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Azay
Azay is a sensible japanese call in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.6
Based on 375 reviews
47
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Contemporary•Westwood•value
Violet L.A.
Violet L.A. is an easy contemporary option in Westwood in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.6
Based on 240 reviews
48
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Contemporary•Playa Vista•value
Playa Vista House | P.V. House
Playa Vista House | P.V. House is an easy contemporary option in Playa Vista in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 39 reviews
49
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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
OSAKA OHSHO GYOZA&TAPAS
OSAKA OHSHO GYOZA&TAPAS is a japanese restaurant in Sawtelle in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.6
Based on 26 reviews
50
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Burgers•Silver Lake•value
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger is a dependable burgers option in Silver Lake that a lot of diners already know and return to.
Burgerscasual nightlunch
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4.5
Based on 21038 reviews
51
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Contemporary•Fairfax•value
République
Walter and Margarita Manzke's Républiqe occupies the Charlie Chaplin building in Hancock Park — a structure whose architectural weight most restaurants would buckle under rather than actually inhabit.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.5
Based on 7153 reviews
52
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Armenian•Glendale•value
Raffi's Place
Raffi's Place has held its ground as a Glendale institution long enough that regulars measure newcomers against it — and by most accounts, the comparison lands in Raffi's favor.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.5
Based on 6498 reviews
53
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Mexican•Los Angeles•value
El Tepeyac Cafe
El Tepeyac Cafe is a mexican restaurant in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightlunch
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4.5
Based on 4863 reviews
54
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Mexican•Los Angeles•value
Sonoratown
Sonoratown is the downtown taquería that built its reputation on a single, deceptively simple commitment: the flour tortilla.
Tacoscasual nightlunch
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4.5
Based on 3327 reviews
55
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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles is a sensible japanese call in Sawtelle in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 3248 reviews
56
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Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
Wood Ranch Burbank
Wood Ranch Burbank is an easy contemporary option in Burbank in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 2566 reviews
57
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Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
Granville
Granville is an easy contemporary option in Burbank in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 2300 reviews
58
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Burgers•Koreatown•value
Cassell's Hamburgers
Cassell's Hamburgers has a backstory that's almost too good to be true: founded in 1948 by Alvin Cassell, shuttered, then brought back to life inside Koreatown's Hotel Normandie in 2014 by chef Christian Page, who reportedly kept the sam…
Burgerscasual nightlunch
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4.5
Based on 2142 reviews
59
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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon is a sensible japanese call in Sawtelle in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 2003 reviews
60
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Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Marugame Monzo
Marugame Monzo is a japanese restaurant in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 1620 reviews
61
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Mexican•Los Angeles•value
Taqueria Los Anaya
Taqueria Los Anaya is a sensible mexican call in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Tacoscasual nightlunch
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4.5
Based on 1613 reviews
62
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Chinese•Chinatown•value
Yang Chow Restaurant
Yang Chow Restaurant is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 1571 reviews
63
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Contemporary•Playa Vista•value
Runway Playa Vista
Runway Playa Vista is a contemporary restaurant in Playa Vista in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 1485 reviews
64
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Armenian•Glendale•value
Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant
Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant is an easy armenian option in Glendale in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.5
Based on 1253 reviews
65
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Chinese•Chinatown•value
Foo-Chow Restaurant
Foo-Chow Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 1249 reviews
66
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Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Kouraku Japanese Ramen & Grill
Kouraku Japanese Ramen & Grill is an easy japanese option in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 1153 reviews
67
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Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Chinchikurin Little Tokyo
Chinchikurin Little Tokyo is a japanese restaurant in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 1089 reviews
68
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Contemporary•Westwood•value
Baltaire Restaurant
Baltaire Restaurant is an easy contemporary option in Westwood in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.5
Based on 1065 reviews
69
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Contemporary•Fairfax•value
The Henry
The Henry is an easy contemporary option in Fairfax in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.5
Based on 1060 reviews
70
Vegetarian•Los Angeles•value
Beelman's
Beelman's is an easy vegetarian option in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Plant-basedlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 880 reviews
71
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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
Chinchikurin Sawtelle
Chinchikurin Sawtelle is a japanese restaurant in Sawtelle in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 594 reviews
72
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Contemporary•Westwood•value
House of Meatballs
House of Meatballs is a contemporary restaurant in Westwood in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.5
Based on 532 reviews
73
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Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Izakaya Gazen
Izakaya Gazen is an easy japanese option in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 449 reviews
74
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Contemporary•Westwood•value
Wolfsglen
Wolfsglen is a contemporary restaurant in Westwood in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.5
Based on 391 reviews
75
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Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Hui Tou Xiang
Hui Tou Xiang is an easy chinese option in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 354 reviews
76
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Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
e.d.b.
e.d.b. is a sensible contemporary call in Burbank in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 338 reviews
77
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Contemporary•Fairfax•value
ADKT Kitchen, Bar & Lounge
ADKT Kitchen, Bar & Lounge is an easy contemporary option in Fairfax in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.5
Based on 235 reviews
78
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Armenian•Glendale•value
Veranda Restaurant
Veranda Restaurant is a sensible armenian call in Glendale in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.5
Based on 202 reviews
79
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Japanese•Sawtelle•value
Midoh - Sawtelle
Midoh - Sawtelle is an easy japanese option in Sawtelle in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.5
Based on 149 reviews
80
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Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a contemporary restaurant in Burbank in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 4737 reviews
81
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Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
Smoke House Restaurant
Smoke House Restaurant is an easy contemporary option in Burbank in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 4598 reviews
82
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Japanese•Little Tokyo•value
Daikokuya Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo has no shortage of ramen contenders, but Daikokuya at 327 E 1st St has a reputation that most of its neighbors on that half-mile stretch simply cannot match — and sustained neighborhood trust of that order is worth paying at…
Little Tokyo dinnerlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 4425 reviews
83
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Burgers•Los Angeles•value
Hawkins House of Burgers
Hawkins House of Burgers is a sensible burgers call in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Burgerscasual nightlunch
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4.4
Based on 3811 reviews
84
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Burgers•Los Angeles•value
The Apple Pan
The Apple Pan is an easy burgers option in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burgerscasual nightlunch
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4.4
Based on 3596 reviews
85
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Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
Yard House
Yard House is an easy contemporary option in Burbank in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 3007 reviews
86
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Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Newport Seafood Restaurant
Newport Seafood Restaurant is a sensible chinese call in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 2298 reviews
87
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Mexican•Little Tokyo•value
Birrieria Don Boni
Birrieria Don Boni is an easy mexican option in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Birrialunchcasual night
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4.4
Based on 2168 reviews
88
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Vegetarian•West Hollywood•value
Doomie's Home Cookin'
Doomie's Home Cookin' is a vegetarian restaurant in West Hollywood in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Plant-basedlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 1692 reviews
89
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Chinese•Chinatown•value
Full House Seafood
Full House Seafood is an easy chinese option in Chinatown in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 1345 reviews
90
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Armenian•Glendale•value
Khinkali House
Khinkali House is a armenian restaurant in Glendale in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.4
Based on 1091 reviews
91
Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
Finney's Crafthouse - Burbank
Finney's Crafthouse - Burbank is a contemporary restaurant in Burbank in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.4
Based on 931 reviews
92
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Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Chong Qing Special Noodles
Chong Qing Special Noodles is a sensible chinese call in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 487 reviews
93
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Chinese•Chinatown•value
Golden Tree Restaurant
Golden Tree Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 361 reviews
94
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Chinese•Chinatown•value
Broadway Cuisine
Broadway Cuisine is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 319 reviews
95
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Armenian•Glendale•value
JAAAAAN RESTAURANT
JAAAAAN RESTAURANT is a sensible armenian call in Glendale in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.4
Based on 106 reviews
96
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Mexican•Sawtelle•value
Guelaguetza Restaurant
Guelaguetza Restaurant is one of the better-known mexican spots in Sawtelle in Los Angeles, which makes it a practical place to start.
Tacoscasual nightlunch
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4.3
Based on 6499 reviews
97
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Mexican•Koreatown•value
El Cholo - The Original
El Cholo - The Original is a sensible mexican call in Koreatown in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Tacoscasual nightlunch
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4.3
Based on 3826 reviews
98
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Contemporary•Playa Vista•value
SOL Mexican Cocina
SOL Mexican Cocina is a contemporary restaurant in Playa Vista in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.3
Based on 1963 reviews
99
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Italian•Fairfax•value
BIB GOURMAND
Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
Jon & Vinny's on Fairfax is the Italian-American project from Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo that landed on the Los Angeles restaurant map and stayed there — a tight, buzzy room that runs from morning pastries all the way through dinner past…
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.3
Based on 1557 reviews
100
Google
Japanese•Sawtelle•value
Daikokuya - Sawtelle
Daikokuya - Sawtelle is an easy japanese option in Sawtelle in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Sawtelle crawllunchdinner
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4.3
Based on 1021 reviews
101
Google
Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Chengdu Taste
Chengdu Taste is an easy chinese option in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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4.3
Based on 845 reviews
102
Google
Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
MIAN
MIAN is an easy chinese option in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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4.3
Based on 736 reviews
103
Google
Armenian•Glendale•value
Karas Dine-In
Karas Dine-In is an easy armenian option in Glendale in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Armenian foodgroup dinnerlunch
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4.3
Based on 727 reviews
104
Contemporary•Burbank•moderate
The Stage
The Stage is a sensible contemporary call in Burbank in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Burbank dinnerlunchdinner
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4.3
Based on 555 reviews
105
Google
Contemporary•Westwood•value
Barney's Beanery
Barney's Beanery is a contemporary restaurant in Westwood in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.2
Based on 1112 reviews
106
Google
Contemporary•Fairfax•value
Annie's Soul Delicious
Annie's Soul Delicious is a sensible contemporary call in Fairfax in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.2
Based on 1046 reviews
107
Google
Contemporary•Playa Vista•value
Gulp Restaurant & Brew Co
Gulp Restaurant & Brew Co is a contemporary restaurant in Playa Vista in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Playa Vista lunchlunchgroup dinner
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4.2
Based on 463 reviews
108
Google
Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Xiang La Hui
Xiang La Hui is a chinese restaurant in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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4.2
Based on 377 reviews
109
Google
Chinese•Chinatown•value
Won Kok Restaurant
Won Kok Restaurant is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.1
Based on 3253 reviews
110
Google
Contemporary•Fairfax•value
Alma
Alma is a contemporary restaurant in Fairfax in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.1
Based on 880 reviews
111
Google
Contemporary•Westwood•value
The Hideout
The Hideout is an easy contemporary option in Westwood in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Westwood dinnerlunchcasual night
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4.1
Based on 116 reviews
112
Google
Contemporary•Fairfax•value
Short Stories Restaurant
Short Stories Restaurant is a contemporary restaurant in Fairfax in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Fairfax lunchlunchcasual night
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4.1
Based on 19 reviews
113
Google
Chinese•Chinatown•value
Golden Dragon Restaurant
Golden Dragon Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Chinatown crawllunchgroup dinner
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4.0
Based on 1598 reviews
114
Google
Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Five Star Seafood Restaurant
Five Star Seafood Restaurant is a sensible chinese call in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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3.9
Based on 1571 reviews
115
Google
Chinese•San Gabriel Valley•moderate
Lu's Garden
Lu's Garden is a sensible chinese call in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
SGV Chineselunchgroup dinner
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3.8
Based on 708 reviews
Common questions about lunch in Los Angeles
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The top restaurants for lunch in Los Angeles include KOJIMA, Chubby Cattle BBQ | Little Tokyo, Taqui Taqui. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best lunch restaurant in Los Angeles?
KOJIMA is among the top-rated options for lunch in Los Angeles, with a 5.0 Google rating and 43 reviews.
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