TOP 101 LOS ANGELES FOODS (And Where to Find Them!)

Hey guys, welcome back to my channel. This is Steve from Rockstar Eater coming to you with another rocket episode. And today I'm coming to you with another top list. But I'm not going to be doing 10 this time, or 20, or 30. But in fact, I'm going to be hitting you up with the 101 must-try best foods in Los Angeles. LA is a big city. It's known for its culinary culture. There's so many foods out there to try. So you're probably wondering if you're planning to visit Los Angeles in the future, what foods must I try? I lived in LA all my life, and I've tried just about every popular food there is out there in this city. So if you take advice from anybody, it has to be me, Rockstar Eater. So stick all the way to the end of this episode so that you can see this amazing list of all of these foods that you need to try in LA. And if you want to go through this bucket list, then by all means, go for it. And please do comment on the section below because I want to know, how many of these foods have you tried? The one who has tried the most in this list, I'm going to pin your comment all the way to the top. And also if you're new to this channel, take a moment right now to hit that subscribe button as well as that notification bell because I release these food videos weekly that you just don't want to miss out on. So while you're doing that right now, let's go ahead and begin with number one going alphabetically. The 1946 at D-Town Pizzeria. This is an authentic slice of Detroit-style pizza in Los Angeles, which is hard to find in LA. Truly the best of its kind. If you don't know what to get in D-Town, begin with the signature 1946. Number two, the Anticali Kebab at Kebab Halebi. Four pieces of beef lule kebabs topped with grilled pita bread and vegetables in a nut mix. Truly a unique kebab experience that can't be missed. Number three, the Arepa at Chamo. These famous flatbreads from Venezuela are served as sandwiches in Chamo with your choice of protein and vegetables. One of the hidden gem sandwich places in LA. Number four, the Avo Egg at Egg Tuck. If you've never had an egg sandwich before, start with this one at Egg Tuck. Their eggs with avocado is truly the way to go for a rich and delicious experience. Number five, Bacon Wrapped Street Dogs at Dirt Dog. These street hot dogs characterize the food culture of Los Angeles. You can find the best ones at Dirt Dog Restaurant. Number six, Beef Noodle Soup at Mandarin Noodle House. The best beef noodle soup you'll have in Los Angeles. Delicious fragrant broth and melt-in-your-mouth beef brisket. Number seven, Pento Box at Hayato. The most upscale and luxurious pento box in Los Angeles. It's expensive but worth every bit of it, especially if you love Japanese comfort food. Number eight, Big Nits at Big Net Box. You'll find some of these famous Louisiana desserts in LA, but the most noteworthy place to get them is at Big Net Box, so try them today. Number nine, The Big Ben at Pie and Burger. This is the famous double cheeseburger raved about from customers and critics. Cheeseburger fans, don't miss out on this LA classic. Number ten, The Big Plate Chicken at Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine. If you try one Uyghur food in LA, make it this chicken, veggies, and noodles dish at Dolan's, which is a delicious and epic dish. Number eleven, Bone-in Fried Chicken at Howling Race. This chicken is the most talked about fried chicken in Los Angeles, using perfectly brined chicken and it's super crispy on top. People wait in line for hours to eat this thing. Number twelve, Bone Marrow Flan at Cut Steakhouse. If you're a fan of bone marrow, you cannot miss out on this flan version at Cut, which is a rich flavor bomb of an experience at this steakhouse. Number thirteen, The Bossam at Hungari Kalguksu. Yes, this is a noodle house, but this boiled sliced pork belly is the standout here, and it's great to experience with a large group. Number fourteen, The Brisket at Maple Block Meat Company. The barbecue brisket at Maple Block is a standout, probably the best one you'll find in LA. Extremely juicy, flavorful, and well seasoned. Number fifteen, The Bunkus at Bunkus Bagus. The bunkus is a rice dish wrapped in a banana leaf, and bunkus makes the Balinese version of it, and quite possibly the best bunkus you'll find in LA. Number sixteen, The Cheeseburger at HiHo. Why is this cheeseburger special? Well, they use grass-fed wagyu beef. That alone is enough to make this one of the best cheeseburgers in Los Angeles. Number seventeen, Chicken and Waffles at Roscoe's. When people think of chicken and waffles in LA, Roscoe's comes to mind. Indeed, go to Roscoe's if you want the chicken and waffle experience in LA. Number eighteen, Chicken Sando at Michin Dak. This restaurant specializes in chicken sandos, and is definitely one of the best you'll find in the city, with your choice of spiciness level for your enjoyment. Number nineteen, Chicken Parmesan at Dantana. Many Italian restaurants have this dish, but very few makes it quite as big and delicious and hearty as the version you'll find at Dantana, which cannot be missed. Number twenty, Chicken Shawarma Wrap at Sunan Lebanese Cuisine. If you love chicken shawarma wraps, you'll find the best version at Sunan, and I think you'll keep coming back for it. Number twenty-one, Chopped Salad at La Scala. Chopped salads are a thing in Los Angeles, and you'll find the most famous one at La Scala, which is an Italian restaurant that made this food popular all over LA. Number twenty-two, Classic Supreme at LA Thayuda. Thayuda is not a very well-known Mexican food in LA, but it's definitely worth a try. Better get it at this Mexican restaurant, and experience the taste of Oaxacan street food. Number twenty-three, Dodger Dog at Dodger Stadium. If you happen to be in Dodger Stadium, the only signature food to eat is the hot dog, so be sure to get it the next time you attend a game. Number twenty-four, The Donuts at Sidecar Donuts. Donuts are very popular in LA, but if you want extremely fresh donuts and the best ingredients, then Sidecar Donuts has got it here with many unique flavors. Number twenty-five, Double Cheeseburger at Petit Trois. You might be surprised to learn that the standout dish at this French restaurant is the cheese burger, which is out of this world delicious and memorable, so yes, you should get it. Number twenty-six, Dry Aged Beef at Jamyukjang. The best place to go for dry aged beef barbecue, which they have from ribeye to the tomahawk, you definitely need to get this if you are at this restaurant. Number twenty-seven, Dry Aged Fish at The Joint Eatery. Very few places specialize in dry aged fish in Los Angeles, which is why you must order it at The Joint, either as sashimi or as a grilled fish dish. Number twenty-eight, Eight Flavors of Barbecue Pork at 8 Korean Barbecue. These eight slices of marinated pork is the main attraction at 8 BBQ and will easily make you a fan of Korean pork barbecue. Number twenty-nine, Empanadas at Nonna's. Few stores make empanadas in Los Angeles, and Nonna's is the most popular one. Whatever you get on the menu, it'll be very enjoyable as a snack. Number thirty, The Fairfax at Egg Slut. Scrambled eggs and chives with cheese. This is the must-try item at Egg Slut, which popularized these egg sandwiches all over LA. Egg sandwich fans shouldn't miss out on this. Number thirty-one, The Falafel at Joe's Falafel. As you probably guessed, the falafel is the main attraction at Joe's Falafel. Whether you get it as a sandwich or as a plate, you'll be very happy here. Number thirty-two, The Fennel Sausage Pizza at Pizzeria Mozza. This is one of the main attractions at Pizzeria Mozza. If you can't decide what to order here, stick to the Fennel Sausage Pizza. Number thirty-three, Fish and Chips at The Cat and Fiddle. The best classic fish and chips can be found at this British-style pub. Once you bite into it, you'll wonder where you've been all your life. Number thirty-four, Fish Tacos at Ricky's. These fish tacos are what Ricky's specializes in. If you are open to trying fish tacos, then I suggest you try first at Ricky's. The absolute best. Number thirty-five, The Flame Broiled Chicken at Dino's. The main attraction at Dino's for great reason. It's cheap, the portions are large, and the seasoning is great. This is an iconic dish in LA, truly. Number thirty-six, Focaccia Di Reco at Chispaca. This is the best focaccia you'll ever eat in life. Crispy, cheesy, and mind-blowing. There's really no words to describe. Go here and get this. Number thirty-seven, The French Dip at Kohl's. LA is known for French Dip, and one of the best ones you'll find in LA is at Kohl's, known for their French Dip. Doesn't this make ordering easy for everybody? Number thirty-eight, French Dip at Philippe's. Another one of the highlight French Dip sandwiches is here at Philippe's. Their sandwiches are dipped in soup before serving, so that in itself makes it very unique. Number thirty-nine, Fried Chicken at Sweet Blessings. This little joint in Van Nuys makes some of the best soul food in Los Angeles, and it's best represented in their Southern Style Fried Chicken. Number forty, Fried Chicken at Tokyo Fried Chicken. The Japanese take on Southern Style Fried Chicken, which Tokyo Chicken makes the best in Los Angeles, so definitely try the fried chicken here. Number forty-one, Fried Chicken Tenders at Hot Mother Clucker. The best Nashville hot chicken tenders you'll find at street food in Los Angeles. It's worth a drive to visit this great spot in LA for some chicken. Number forty-two, Gamjatang at Hamjipak. This famous pork neck soup stew is best made at Hamjipak, which is big enough to feed two or three people, so definitely order this as a group. Number forty-three, Garlic Noodles at Crustacean. If there is one thing that this modern Vietnamese restaurant is known for, it is their delicious garlic noodles. I suggest pairing it with either crab or lobster. Number forty-four, Green Tea Soft Serve at Teamaster. This store specializes in making green tea drinks and ice cream, so you absolutely can't miss out on the soft serve ice cream if you love green tea. Number forty-five, Green Tea and Red Bean Bingsu at Soul and Beans. Korean shaved ice is one of the most exciting Asian desserts to have, so definitely try this green tea selection at Bingsu. Number forty-six, Guava Cheese Pastry at Porto's Bakery. Porto's is one of the greatest bakeries in LA. They have many great pastries, but one thing they're known for is their guava cheese pastries, so try it today. Number forty-seven, Hainan Chicken at Savoy. If you want Hainan Chicken, then Savoy is the place to go to in Los Angeles. The long lines outside the door attest to its popularity. Number forty-eight, The Hickory Burger at The Apple Pan. This is one of the best burger joints in LA. If you come here, get the famous Hickory Burger, a classic burger served with the special house sauce. Number forty-nine, The Hot Pastrami at Langer's. The Hot Pastrami at this deli is what many call the best in Los Angeles. The bread, the sauce, the slices of meat, all combined to make the perfect sandwich. Number fifty, Galbi at Sookbojip. This is the best galbi you'll find in LA because this beef is cooked on top of mesquite charcoals. The final result, a smoky taste you can't find in other Korean BBQ spots. Number fifty-one, Galbijjim at Sunnungdang. The beef short rib stew with cheese on top is the attraction here. The portion is big and it's delicious. Definitely come with a group because you'll have a lot of leftovers afterwards. Number fifty-two, Korean Army Stew at Chef Kang's Solbox. This is the famous spam ramen and vegetable soup. Few restaurants do it as great as Solbox, so it's definitely a must order. Number fifty-three, Lasagna Verde at Angelini Osteria. This is the famous green lasagna that is served in Angelini Osteria, which is definitely for those looking for some great lasagna. Number fifty-four, Live Crab at The Quality Seafood. Crabs are something you should eat at the Redondo Beach Pier, and if you don't know where else to eat it on the pier, get it at Quality Seafood Restaurant and Market. Number fifty-five, Lobster at Newport Seafood. This is the best Chinese-Vietnamese lobster dish you'll find in LA. It is extremely flavorful and fresh, so plan your next group outing at Newport. Number fifty-six, Lobster Roll at Broad Street Oyster Company. Lobster rolls are a thing in LA, and if you visit Broad Street in Malibu, definitely try their specialty lobster roll, made of real lobster. Number fifty-seven, Lomo Saltado at Mario's Peruvian Cuisine. The Lomo Saltado is the to-go dish at Mario's. If you've not been pleased with it anywhere else, then definitely get it at Mario's. Number fifty-eight, Macaroon at Louis Bottega. You'll find it in the pastry and dessert section. Plan to get a few of these colorful treats in LA next time you're nearby. Number fifty-nine, The Margarita Pizza at La Antica. This is the LA location of the famous pizzeria in Naples. If you come here, start with the Margarita Pizza, which is a simple, yet classic and delicious pizza. Number sixty, Mandu at CHD. Elevated dumpling experience you'll find at CHD Restaurant in Koreatown. They have delicious Kalbi Mandu and Shrimp Mandu, but you should just try them all. Number sixty-one, Manuel's Special Burrito at El Tepeic. This restaurant is known for their burritos, but if you had to pick one, get the Monster Manuel's, which feeds two to four people. Truly a sight. Number sixty-two, Mushroom Kebab at Bavelle. These mushroom kebabs are the best barbecue mushrooms you'll ever eat in life. You'll never see mushrooms the same way again after eating this at Bavelle. Number sixty-three, Office Burger at The Father's Office. You want to try some gourmet burgers in LA, so what better place than at Father's Office. Start with their house special, Office Burger, for a taste of this truly unique burger. Number sixty-four, The OMG Sandwich at Heroic Italian Deli. The best Italian cold sandwich you'll ever eat, with meats and cheese imported from Italy, what more can you ask for? Number sixty-five, Pastor Taco at Leo's Taco Truck. If you haven't experienced the street taco culture in LA, start with Leo's Taco and get the Pastor Pork Tacos, some of the best you'll find in the city. Number sixty-six, Pecking Duck at Jirong. There are a few great Chinese restaurants that specialize in pecking duck, and the most talked about is at Jirong Restaurant, so try the duck here today. Number sixty-seven, Pescato Saladiato at Coney's Seafood. The grilled snook fish served with tortillas is the most popular item at this restaurant, and for the fish lovers in Los Angeles. Number sixty-eight, Pho at Golden Deli. What would a list be without Vietnamese noodles? One of the best places that has it is at Golden Deli, so if you come here, get their famous Pho noodle soup. Number sixty-nine, The Po'boy at Mardi Gras Tuesday. There are a few good Po'boy spots in Los Angeles, but definitely consider the one at Mardi Gras, which uses bread shipped from Louisiana, doesn't that sound so authentic? Number seventy, Potato Hot Dog at Two Hands. Korean hot dogs are some of the great new snacks you'll find in LA. If you come to Two Hands, definitely try the Potato Hot Dog. Definitely a crowd pleaser. Number seventy-one, Prime Rib at Laurie's. The most famous prime rib house in Los Angeles. You should definitely get the prime rib here. It's quite an experience at this historic restaurant in LA. Number seventy-two, Raw Oysters at EMC Seafood. There are many great places to get raw oysters in LA, but definitely consider the ones at EMC, known for their fresh selections daily. Number seventy-three, The Rotisserie Chicken at Pollo a la Brasa. You definitely want to try the rotisserie chicken if you are into chicken and cheap eats, and it's the food you order at Pollo a la Brasa. Number seventy-four, Saffron Ice Cream Sandwich at Saffron and Rose. If you have one shot at trying Persian ice cream, make it the saffron flavor ice cream sandwich here. A new kind of ice cream sandwich experience. Number seventy-five, Salted Egg Custard Bun at Sea Harbor. Sea Harbor is one of the best dim sum restaurants in LA, and what they're known for is their black colored salted egg custard bun, which is a must try gem in LA. Number seventy-six, The Sashimi Lunch at Sushi Gan. The best sashimi lunch you'll find in LA, with reasonable prices, and an assortment of raw fish that is delicious and high quality. Just look at the long lines outside. Number seventy-seven, Shabu Shabu at Cagaya. The best shabu shabu in LA. If you come to Cagaya, get the beef and seafood combination. It's pricey, but so worth the eating experience. Number seventy-eight, Short Rib Taco at The Kogi Truck. The truck that started the Korean taco movement in LA. Definitely order the short rib taco if you visit The Kogi Truck. Number seventy-nine, Shrimp Tacos at Jaliscos Mariscos. If you're wanting shrimp tacos, the best place to get it is at Jaliscos Mariscos. Number eighty, Singaporean Laksa at Borneo Kalimantan. This coconut curry noodle soup is the highlight at Borneo restaurant. Mark it down on your list as the must try noodle soups in LA. Number eighty-one, Smoked Salmon Pizza at Spago. This restaurant by Wolfgang Puck has many great menu items, but the famous one is the Smoked Salmon Pizza, which everybody gets, and you should too. Number eighty-two, Soup Dumplings at Ding Tai Fung. The restaurant that popularized the soup dumplings in LA. Definitely get this when you come to Ding Tai Fung. It's authentic and delicious. Number eighty-three, Southern Fried Chicken at Anajak Thai Restaurant. Not an orthodox choice for a Thai restaurant, but Anajak makes some of the best fried chicken in LA, done Thai style. Fried chicken fans should not miss this. Number eighty-four, Spanish Fried Chicken at AOC. If there is one thing AOC restaurant is known for, it is the Spanish Fried Chicken. Number eighty-five, Spicy Fish and Chips at Fish Pop. Some of the best fish and chips you'll find in LA. If you come here, order the Spicy June, which is spicy fish and chips. You'll definitely dig it. Number eighty-six, Spicy Miso Ramen at Daikokuya. Daikokuya is one of the most popular ramen spots in LA. Definitely try the Tonkotsu, which I would say, go with the spicy miso. Some of the best you'll find in LA. Number eighty-seven, the Strawberry Donut at The Donut Man. These are some of the most creative donuts you'll find in LA. If you love the idea of strawberries on top of donuts, then you definitely need to come here. Number eighty-eight, Salang Tong at Hanbat. There's really one thing you come to Hanbat for, and that is the Salang Tong, which is the Korean Beef Soup. It's some of the best Korean soups you'll find in LA. Number eighty-nine, Sweet Potato Taco at Gorilla Tacos. This chef-driven taco restaurant has many great selections, but do not miss out on the Sweet Potato Tacos. It's pretty mind-blowing. Number ninety, the Tacos at Avenue 26 Tacos. These are the famous $1 street tacos in LA. They have five to six flavors to choose from, and they are all good, so why not get one of each? Number ninety-one, Tacos and Consomme at Teddy's Red Tacos. These Tijuana-style tacos and soup are becoming trendy in LA, and the best place to get them is at Teddy's Red Tacos. Number ninety-two, the Takoyaki at Takoyaki Tanota. Takoyaki is popular street food in Japan, and this spot in Little Tokyo best replicates Takoyaki from Osaka. Number ninety-three, the Taquitos at Cialito Lindo. This is a historic little shop on Olvera Street that is known for their Taquitos, so if you want a taste of LA culinary history, then stop by and try the Taquitos today. Number ninety-four, the Tomahawk Chop at APL Restaurant. This great steakhouse is known for their dry-aged meats, and they're dry-aged for super long. Definitely try their signature Tomahawk steak, which is enough for two people. Number ninety-five, the Tendon at Hanasuke. This restaurant specializes in tempura over rice, or what is called Tendon. It's popular all over Japan, and Hanasuke is the place to go to get this tempura bowl. Number ninety-six, the Tonkatsu at Wako Donkatsu. This restaurant specializes in Japanese-style Tonkatsu, which is breaded deep-fried pork. Number ninety-seven, the Tonkotsu Ramen at Tsujita Annex. Why is this ramen here special? It's because of the Jiro-style broth, which is the most amazing broth you will ever taste at a ramen restaurant. Just go here and you'll see what I'm talking about. Number ninety-eight, the Truffle Croak at Croak LA. The first LA establishment to specialize in these casual French sandwiches. Try these elevated sandwiches in LA, especially their truffle. Number ninety-nine, the Trust Me at Sugarfish. The restaurant that made Sushi Omakase mainstream in LA. The Trust Me is the course meal at Sugarfish, which every customer should experience. Number one hundred, the Zucca Men at Tsujita Artisan Noodle. If you don't know where else to get good Zucca Men in LA, try it at Tsujita, which makes the best one in LA. No joke. And finally, number one oh one, the Unagi Bowl at Toku Unagi. The first restaurant in LA that specializes in gourmet Unagi Bowls, which is popular in Japan. It's expensive, but this eel is well worth the dining experience. Wow, that is a lot, isn't it? But there is so much more out there in LA that you can eat. But if you start with these one hundred one, then you should be good to go. And like I said, please comment in the section because I want to hear how many of these foods have you personally tried. And I want to hear who has tried the most out of all of these. And do share this video with your friends and family so that you can also maybe trivia them so that you can see how many of these LA foods that they have tried as well. And if you're planning to visit Los Angeles, which foods are you going to try? 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