Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Kyochon Chicken
3833 W 6th StUltra spicy Korean wings!
Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant
3821 W 6th StFamous Korean BBQ
Ahgassi Gopchang
3744 W 6th StAuthentic Korean BBQ (get the tripe)!
Best Japanese Ramen in the entire city IMHO. Get the tsukemen dipping noodles with extra char siu pork, yum!
96 locals recommend
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdBest Japanese Ramen in the entire city IMHO. Get the tsukemen dipping noodles with extra char siu pork, yum!
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdIconic California cheeseburger
One of the best (and lesser known) sushi spots in LA, perfect for high quality sushi without a high quality price tag
Tsuri Sushi
7015 Melrose AveOne of the best (and lesser known) sushi spots in LA, perfect for high quality sushi without a high quality price tag
Probably the best place to get a chirashi bowl in the city. The garlic soy sauce is a must!
33 locals recommend
Murakami Sushi
7160 Melrose AveProbably the best place to get a chirashi bowl in the city. The garlic soy sauce is a must!
Isaan Station
125 N Western AveGreat Thai food in the heart of Koreatown :D
My favorite Thai place in the city. Try the moo sadong with sticky rice, can't go wrong!
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdMy favorite Thai place in the city. Try the moo sadong with sticky rice, can't go wrong!
Drinks & Nightlife
The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdNice bar with thematic nights (such as 80s) during the week.
Happening karaoke spot where you can sing in front of everyone!
74 locals recommend
Brass Monkey Karaoke
3440 Wilshire BlvdHappening karaoke spot where you can sing in front of everyone!
Now Boarding
Some of the best cocktails in LA!
Don't let the facade fool you, this is an excellent spot for dinner and drinks!
407 locals recommend
Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica BlvdDon't let the facade fool you, this is an excellent spot for dinner and drinks!
Southern plantation-themed bar with excellent cocktails and live music on the weekends!
75 locals recommend
Sassafras
1233 Vine StSouthern plantation-themed bar with excellent cocktails and live music on the weekends!
Sightseeing
A must for newcomers to LA. Great photo opportunities all around!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierA must for newcomers to LA. Great photo opportunities all around!
The Observatory museum is free and there are great hiking trails all around!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe Observatory museum is free and there are great hiking trails all around!
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdArts & Culture
The best museum in LA. Beautiful architecture and gardens (and that's before you even get to the art)!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe best museum in LA. Beautiful architecture and gardens (and that's before you even get to the art)!
Great modern art museum in the heart of the city! There are sometimes events such as jazz picnics, check the website for more info.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGreat modern art museum in the heart of the city! There are sometimes events such as jazz picnics, check the website for more info.
Parks & Nature
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyEssentials
H Mart Madang Plaza
621 S Western AveGreat (albeit small) Korean market!
Entertainment & Activities
CGV Cinemas Movie Theater
621 S Western AveGood selection of Korean and American films.
One of the best theaters in LA, featuring the Cinerama Dome with ultra wide-screen display!
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdOne of the best theaters in LA, featuring the Cinerama Dome with ultra wide-screen display!