# Los angeles food
Peruvian Street Food in Los Angeles at Inca Maya!
Peruvian street food is hard to find outside of Peru, which is why Inca Maya Tacos in Los Angeles is a novelty. Inca Maya is located in Van Nuys, and is probably the only food stand in Los Angeles that specializes in Peruvian street food. This food stand sells classic Peruvian dishes like lomo saltado, pollo chaufa, and tallarin. They also have some great tacos, since Inca Maya also sells some Mexican dishes! If you are in the Van Nuys area and are looking for some great Los Angeles street food, then consider Inca Maya Tacos, los mejores de la comida peruana! Also consider Aguas La Chula, which is a Mexican drink stand right next door that sells fresh agua frescas!
Experience KAVIAR SUSHI in Pasadena! 24K Gold and Caviar on Everything!
Looking for the best sushi in Los Angeles? Rockstar Eater continues his 10-Part Sushi series, covering the best and most unique sushi restaurants in LA! This time, Steve is at Kaviar, which is an upscale sushi restaurant in Pasadena. Kaviar is one of the most elevated sushi dining experiences you can have in Los Angeles. This restaurant is a fusion between modern and traditional flavors and recipes in an atmosphere that is a mixture between restaurant, lounge, and museum. What this restaurant is known for is the amount of caviar and 24k gold flakes you will find on many of their dishes, including the toro tartare and Bluefin tuna. It’s really a millionaire’s sushi meal!
3 Iconic MUST TRY Restaurants In Los Angeles! (LA Food Tour)
A Historical & Classic food tour of some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Having some of the best pastramis at Langer's Delicatassen, and Johnny's Pastramis. Also grabbed a quick hotdog at Pink's hotdogs Hollywood.
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The Best Sushi Handrolls in Los Angeles is at Yunomi Handroll in Arts District!
Looking for the best sushi in Los Angeles? Rockstar Eater continues his 10-Part Sushi series, covering the best and most unique sushi restaurants in LA! This time, Steve is at Yunomi Handroll, which is a sushi restaurant in Arts District LA that specializes in temaki. Temaki means sushi handrolls, and is the most traditional form of sushi rolls. Yunomi is a handroll bar that has temaki sushi selections like blue crab and toro, but also innovative rolls like soft shell crab and albacore. Plus, this restaurant uses Korean seaweed in some of their handroll selections, which makes it very unique. It’s delicious hand rolls, along with its elegant industrialist atmosphere, makes Yunomi Handroll a hidden gem in Los Angeles, and one of the best places to eat sushi in LA. Yunomi: <a href="https://yunomihandroll.com">https://yunomihandroll.com</a>/
Best New Sushi Restaurant in Los Angeles! This $150 Course Meal is Incredible!
Looking for the best sushi in Los Angeles? Rockstar Eater continues his 10-Part Sushi series, covering the best and most unique sushi restaurants in LA! This time, Steve is at La Mer, which is a new sushi restaurant in Studio City on Ventura Blvd. La Mer is a unique Japanese restaurant in that they are one of few in LA that specializes in kaiseki ryori, which is the highest form of Japanese course dining found in Kyoto Japan. It is similar to omakase, but with more non-sushi delicacies on the menu. This 7-9 course meal runs for $150, and is one of the best fine dining experiences in Los Angeles. La Mer Sushi: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lamer_sushi/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/lamer_sushi/?hl=en</a>
Eating at Santa Monica's Highest Rated Sushi Restaurant (Full Review!)
Looking for the best sushi in Los Angeles? Rockstar Eater continues his 10-Part Sushi series, covering the best and most unique sushi restaurants in LA! This time, Steve is at Kappo Miyabi, which is the highest rated sushi restaurant in Santa Monica. Opened since 2019, Kappo Miyabi is a Japanese fine dining restaurant that specializes in premium sushi and kushiyaki. This restaurant is also known for its vibrant atmosphere, which transports you to a dining experience in Japan, eating some of the best Japanese foods!
Japanese Fine Dining at its Best at Asanebo Sushi in Studio City!
Looking for the best sushi in Los Angeles? Rockstar Eater continues his 10-Part Sushi series, covering the best and most unique sushi restaurants in LA! This time, Steve is at Asanebo in Studio City, which is one of the highest rated sushi restaurants in Los Angeles. Asanebo is one of the oldest sushi restaurants on Ventura Blvd, and won a Michelin star two years in a row, and is one of the top sushi restaurants in Studio City, if not all of Los Angeles. Over the years, “Asanebo” was recognized as one of the top Japanese restaurants from Zagat, LA Times, LA Weekly, and more. This high end sushi restaurant specializes in traditional sushi, as well as modern dishes. They have an omakase menu as well as a la carte menu.
Rare Sushi Restaurant in Compton is one of LA's Highest Rated Spots!
Looking for the best sushi in Los Angeles? Rockstar Eater continues his 10-Part Sushi series, covering the best and most unique sushi restaurants in LA! This time, Steve is at Kumi Ko in Compton, which is one of the highest rated sushi restaurants in Los Angeles. You will rarely find sushi or Japanese food in Compton, which is why Kumi Ko restaurant is unique. This restaurant has been featured in many publications and is known for serving high quality sushi and sashimi to the community.
Sushi Restaurant in Little Tokyo that Takes Omakase to the Next Level!
Looking for the best sushi in Los Angeles? Rockstar Eater continues his 10-Part Sushi series, covering the best and most unique sushi restaurants in LA! This time, Steve is at Ootoro Sushi in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. Ootoro is one of 3 locations in Southern California, and is known for its premium sushi, most specifically the $180 omakase meal! It is one of the best sushi omakase you can have in Los Angeles. If you are in the Little Tokyo area and are asking, "Where's the best sushi near me," then definitely consider Ootoro Sushi. It is one of the best sushi restaurants in LA. Joining Steve on this adventure is Instagram foodie, Stephanie Garofano, from The Dining Dolls!
What $265 Gets You at a Michelin Star Sushi Omakase Restaurant in Los Angeles
Looking for the best sushi in Los Angeles? Rockstar Eater begins this 10-Part Sushi series covering the best and most unique sushi restaurants in LA! Los Angeles is the land of sushi. It is known for having some of the best sushi outside of Japan, since Los Angeles was the starting point for sushi’s popularity in Los Angeles. The tour begins with Sushi Zo in Culver City. This restaurant is one of the best sushi restaurants in Los Angeles. It is a Michelin-star sushi restaurant that specializes in omakase – a 20 plus course sushi meal priced at $265 per person. It is expensive sushi, and one of the best fine dining sushi in Los Angeles, in which you will get exciting chef’s choice sushi when you dine in. This restaurant also has a location in Downtown LA, as well as in New York, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan.
This New 5 Star KOREAN BBQ Restaurant is the Talk of Koreatown LA!
There is a new Korean BBQ restaurant in Koreatown LA that so far has a 5 Star average on Yelp. It is Hanu Korean BBQ, the hottest new Kbbq spot in town! Rockstar Eater has visited many Korean bbq restaurants in Ktown, and he once again eats at another Korean bbq restaurant in Los Angeles. Hanu is known for its premium meats, with many traditional selections like marinated galbi and beef brisket, along with other great traditional Korean foods like yuk gae jang, naengmyun, and galbi tang! The Korean food is authentic, delicious, and great for sharing! Hanu Korean BBQ: <a href="https://hanukbbq.com">https://hanukbbq.com</a>/
Eating at the Oldest Operating McDonald's In the World (Full Review!)
Do you ever wonder where the oldest operating McDonald’s restaurant is at? It’s in Southern California in the city of Downey, which is part of Los Angeles County. This McDonald’s has been in existence since 1953, and is the oldest McDonald’s fast food in the world! Steve takes a pilgrimage to this historic McDonald’s site, which includes the restaurant and a mini museum on site. This McDonald’s has all your favorite McDonald’s classics like the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, and Chicken McNuggets. But what makes this restaurant unique is their apple pies, which they deep fry! The question: Does the food at this McDonald’s taste better than the others around the world? Is the oldest operating McDonald's worth visiting? After all, it is the oldest one in existence. If you can, make plans to visit this famous restaurant in LA County.
The Ultimate Chinese Food Tour in Los Angeles! Noodles, Boba and Hot Pot
If you are looking for great Chinese foods in Los Angeles, join Rockstar Eater as he takes you on the ultimate tour of Los Angeles, discovering the best Chinese foods. Joining him is Joanna from monsterlovetoeat. They start by eating some of the best Chinese noodles and dumplings in town at Mandarin Noodle House, which is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Monterey Park. They head to Pasadena to have some of the best and most artisan Chinese tea and boba at Cha Redefine, which specializes in high quality teas. Then they have some of the best Chinese hot pot in Los Angeles at Chong Qing Yao Mao, which is as authentic of a hot pot experience as it gets. So much China food, so little time!
The Only Restaurant in LA that Serves PANAMANIAN FOOD
Looking for Panamanian food in Los Angeles? Consider Caribbean Soul Kitchen, which is the only restaurant in Los Angeles that specializes in food from Panama! Panama is the country that connects Central America to South America. The food is hard to find outside of Panama, and is one of the most enjoyable, unique Caribbean foods you’ll find. Caribbean Soul Kitchen is one of the highest rated Caribbean restaurants in Los Angeles, and they have authentic Panamanian cuisine which includes sancocho, paticon, and arroz con pollo. So if you are in Los Angeles, and are looking for places to eat, and are asking, “What are some good restaurants near me, or some good food near me?” then look no further than Caribbean Soul Kitchen, which is one of the best Caribbean restaurants in Los Angeles!
All You Can Eat Sri Lankan Buffet in Los Angeles at Award Winning Restaurant
Want to try one of the best buffets in Los Angeles? Find it at Apey Kade, which is one of few Sri Lankan restaurants in Los Angeles. Located in Tarzana, Apey Kade restaurant is a family-owned business. It has authentic Sri Lankan foods, and is known for its all you can eat Sri Lankan buffet on the weekends! Apey Kade is a Los Angeles Times 101 Restaurants winner that serves some of the best food in Los Angeles. So if you are in the Los Angeles area, are looking for places to eat, and are asking, “What are some good restaurants near me, or some good food near me?” then look no further than Apey Kade restaurant. It’s one of the best Sri Lankan restaurants in Los Angeles, and certainly one of the best all you can eat buffet experiences in LA.
Trying JOLLIBEE Fast Food in America (Best and Worst Foods to Order)
Rockstar Eater visits Jollibee restaurant to try the most popular foods on the menu. Steve gives his honest and full review on the food at Jollibee, which is the most popular fast food chain in the Philippines, known for their fried chicken, spaghetti, burgers, and other Filipino dishes. It’s a chain restaurant that is slowly making its way into the US, which a few locations in Los Angeles. Steve has never tried the Jollibee in the Philippines, but he tries the Jollibee in America, in Los Angeles, and gives his full review. You might be asking, “Is Jollibee worth a visit?” What are the best foods at Jollibee? What are the worst foods at Jollibee? Find out in this episode.
The Most Upscale Korean BBQ in Los Angeles is a Revolutionary Experience!
Rockstar Eater visits the most upscale Korean bbq restaurant in Los Angeles at ABSteak by Chef Akira in West Hollywood. ABSteak is a new Korean bbq restaurant that is a called a modern Korean BBQ, and a Korean Steakhouse because of the high quality steaks they serve. Ranking #1 on EaterLA’s “15 Finest Korean Barbeque Restaurants in Los Angeles,” ABSteak serves some of the best meats you’ll ever find in a Korean bbq restaurant. It is truly impressive, ranging from Australian Wagyu brisket to 30-day dry aged rib eye steak, along with traditional Korean bbq selections like marinated galbi. Some of the popular Korean foods include the egg soufflé, steak yukkjeon, and seafood pajeon!
This Hidden Gem in Sun Valley is one of LA's Best Mexican Restaurants
Steve Cha (aka Rockstar Eater) adds a bonus feature to his 10-part Mexican food tour (aka Top 10 Mexican Foods) in Los Angeles with Part 11, at Chiguacle Sabor Ancestral de Mexico in Sun Valley. Chiguacle is one of the highest rated Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles. It is an award-winning Mexican restaurant, featured on Jonathan Gold’s LA Times list, and is known for having southern style Mexican food from Oaxaca, Yucatan, Puebla, and Michoaca. This restaurant uses ancestral recipes from Mexico to create a truly authentic Mexican food experience in Los Angeles. They also have an amazing assortment of seafood, along with their corn factory which produces masa for business all over LA!
The Prettiest Wet Burrito in Los Angeles at Dalia Cocina Restaurant!
Rockstar Eater visits the kitchen of Dalia Cocina Mexicana in his 10-part Mexican food tour (aka Top 10 Mexican Foods) in Los Angeles. Dalia Cocina Mexicana is a new Mexican restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles, and already one of the best Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles. They serve modern, Sinaloa style food in an awesome café-like setting. One of their specialties is their Don Surf n Turf Burrito, which is a big wet burrito. Watch this video as the chef demonstrates the restaurant’s wet burrito recipe, and visit Dalia Cocina Mexicana someday to try this burrito, and many other great Mexican foods!
How to Make Trinidadian Doubles and Pholourie!
Rockstar Eater visits a Trinidadian food kitchen at Trini Style Cuisine to see how the restaurant makes trini classics like doubles and pholourie. Trinidad and Tobago food is hard to find in Los Angeles, and Trini Style Cuisine is one of the very few in town. It is also the highest rated Trinidadian restaurant in Los Angeles. They serve different menu items from Friday to Saturday, from Sunday brunch to Trinidad street food like doubles and pholourie!