Food

Byron Wu and Justin Chien at Xiao Long Kan on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in Alhambra, CA. (Andrea D'Agosto / For The Times)

An SGV crawl with creator and star of ‘The Brothers Sun,’ the best show Netflix isn’t renewing

Where to eat on a ‘Brothers Sun’ food crawl through the San Gabriel Valley with the Netflix series’ star Justin Chien and writer Byron Wu. ‘When it came to setting the show somewhere, I really wanted it to be the SGV.’

A small bowl of uni-topped summer-corn chawanmushi at Sushi Sonagi in Gardena

Michelin just added 10 restaurants to its California guide, and nine are in L.A.

LOS ANGELES , CA - OCTOBER 10: Courage Bagels on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 in Los Angeles , CA. (Shelby Moore / For The Times)

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21 of the best bagel shops in Los Angeles

Stalls and shoppers at the Topanga Farmers Market; behind is the greenery of the Santa Monica Mountains

The Topanga Farmers Market is back. To find it, head for the hills

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 1: Guests hands shown dining on Mangu los tres golpes (mashed, boiled plantains, fried eggs, pickled red onion, fried salami and cheese) and Santana's Chicken (sauteed chicken, marinated in garlic, onion, oregano, cilantro and spices, served with white rice, beans, fried plantains and beet and potato salad), and empanadas on an interior dining table at El Bacano Restaurant on Friday, March 1, 2024 in North Hollywood, CA. (Catherine Dzilenski / For The Times)

L.A.’s only Dominican restaurant introduces a family’s legacy of meaty, comforting glories

Recipe of the day

Red Cabbage and Date Salad With Preserved Lemon and Pistachios

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101 best restaurants in L.A.

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These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles

If you’re searching for the essential food of L.A., let our critic’s 2023 restaurant list be your guide! Find the best vegetarian, Japanese, Mexican cuisine and more.

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Hall of Fame restaurants: These timeless classics define L.A. dining

Newport Beach, CA - October 29: Fable and Spirit in Newport Beach cocktails (from left) Beets By Drew, Late Night Conversations, Donnelly Visa, Chasing Perfection, A Millie Here, A Millie There on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Newport Beach, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

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Coffee, tea, wine, sake and mezcal: Our critic’s favorite spots to drink in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, CA- March 1, 2020: A colorful display of dishes offered from an array of vendors at Smorgasburg LA on Sunday, March 1, 2020. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

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Inside the LA Times’ 101 Best Restaurants 2023 Reveal Party

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Our L.A. Guides

The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers

8 Black-owned spots that define the Crenshaw corridor

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In L.A., tacos are soul food. Here are 9 spots that prove it

TEMPLE CITY, CA- January 17, 2020: Hot pot from Chun La Hao featuring their mushroom half and half soup base along with mushrooms, tai chi beef, tofu combo platter and beef tripe on Friday, January 17, 2020. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Warm up with the best hot pot in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 4, 2021: Pepperoni heart-shaped pizza for Valentines Day at La Morra on February 4, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Eat your feelings on Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped tacos, pizza and cake

Get the most bang from these hand-pulled biang biang noodle spots

PASADENA, CA - MAY 13th, 2023, Bar Chelou - View of interior from the bar area (Dino Kuznik / Los Angeles Times)

Thinking about romantic dining options in February? Our critic has 22 suggestions

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Which SoCal Costcos are the ‘most Asian’? (Hint: Look for the durian and lumpia)

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No salad says L.A. like the Caesar. 10 of the best to try right now

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Where to have a prosperous Lunar New Year feast in Los Angeles

INGLEWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 3: Tamara Simpson of San Diego and Trinh Thai of Laguna Niguel enjoying dinner at Two Hommes on Friday November 3, 2023 in Inglewood, CA. (Ron De Angelis / For The Times)

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23 newcomers to the 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. guide to visit ASAP

Coffee City

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19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination

Head to these coffee shops in L.A., Hollywood, Culver City, Santa Monica and beyond, for great espresso drinks, lattes and pour-overs and options for remote work.

INGLEWOOD , CA - FEBRUARY 14: From Left - Shanita Nicholas and Amanda-Jane Thomas owners of Sip & Sonder coffee shop on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Inglewood , CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

A Black-owned coffee shop renaissance is brewing in L.A. 25 cafes with all the vibes

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An illustration of the much-heralded espresso martini

Why the espresso martini won’t go away — and never should

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Pasadena's Mandarin Coffee Stand specializes in China-grown coffee beans and tea-infused lattes.

You should be drinking more coffee from China, according to this new Pasadena cafe

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There is more to coffee culture in L.A. than you can ever imagine

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L.A. dreams of sushi

This South Bay sushi shop has been serving the same six items for decades — and wants to keep it that way

Illustration of tuna surrounded by other fishes

Should we be eating bluefin tuna?

Wild or farmed? Pacific or Atlantic? Here’s what to know about bluefin tuna

Tell your friends: ‘I know a dancer who makes the best vegan sushi in L.A.’

SHERMAN OAKS, CA - APRIL 7, 2023 - Portrait of Liwei Liao, the founder of The Joint Tea/Seafood market, posing behind display counter, with a Dry aging Chamber on the right, April 7, 2023, Sherman Oaks, CA. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Dry-aged sushi? One of L.A.’s best fishmongers says ‘fresh is boring’

The secret history of L.A.’s sushi revolution

TORRANCE, CA - APRIL 18: Seiwa Premium Nigiri from chef Shin Nagata at Seiwa Market on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Torrance, CA. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Supermarket sushi you’ll actually want to eat

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Grab quick, affordable sushi at 11 of the best hand roll bars in L.A.

SAN GABRIEL, CA - APRIL 12, 2023 - The best California Roll at Yama Seafood, San Gabriel, CA, on Thursday, April 12, 2023. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The ultimate California roll lives on at this SGV fish market. (Fights at the sushi case prove it.)

Sushi ingredients For DIY Hand Roll Party with Jeni Afuso

The key to making easy sushi at home? Throw a hand roll party

Morihiro resturant in Atwater Village, California.

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21 places in L.A. to find the best sushi, omakase, chirashi and more

Customers eating at Hanamaru Ginza, a conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Japan.

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What makes L.A.’s sushi scene so great? I found answers in Tokyo

Gizzard shad / kohada nigiri, photographed at Morihiro in Los Angeles

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The Kitchen

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OTOTO chef Charles Namba squeezing sauce in a bowl

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