Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Escala is an awesome hole in the wall Colombian spot in the middle of Koreatown that serves food late. Try the tamales!
49 locals recommend
Escala
3451 W 6th StEscala is an awesome hole in the wall Colombian spot in the middle of Koreatown that serves food late. Try the tamales!
Milk Tavern serves alcohol infused ice cream and desserts, as well as offering old school games for a fun alternative to the standard nightlife scene!
Milk Tavern
528 S Western AveMilk Tavern serves alcohol infused ice cream and desserts, as well as offering old school games for a fun alternative to the standard nightlife scene!
This is the best hole in the wall must-try Korean BBQ spot in the neighborhood! Don't tell your friends and keep this place a secret! Order the brisket, bulgogi, kimchi and Hite beer.
Red Pig
3101 W 8th StThis is the best hole in the wall must-try Korean BBQ spot in the neighborhood! Don't tell your friends and keep this place a secret! Order the brisket, bulgogi, kimchi and Hite beer.
This is a bit trendier, globally inspired New American restaurant in Koreatown. Consider advance reservations!
11 locals recommend
Here's Looking At You
3901 W 6th StThis is a bit trendier, globally inspired New American restaurant in Koreatown. Consider advance reservations!
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlThe best Italian food in Downtown Los Angeles and a very hip scene!
The most hipster coffee shop in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles, perfect for people watching! Make sure to peruse Smorgasborg (if you're here on a Saturday) afterwards and hit MOCA
37 locals recommend
Maru Coffee
1936 Hillhurst AveThe most hipster coffee shop in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles, perfect for people watching! Make sure to peruse Smorgasborg (if you're here on a Saturday) afterwards and hit MOCA
This Chinese-Korean joint has roasted lamb skewers (request a side of cumin spice mix for dipping), squid, quail, and so much more! Watch out for the Sechuan pepper dishes, but give them a try if you're up for the mouth numbing feel.
Feng Mao Lamb Kebab
414 S Western AveThis Chinese-Korean joint has roasted lamb skewers (request a side of cumin spice mix for dipping), squid, quail, and so much more! Watch out for the Sechuan pepper dishes, but give them a try if you're up for the mouth numbing feel.
Guelaguetza is a great authentic Mexican joint on Olympic boulevard with lots of mole!
56 locals recommend
Guelaguetza Restaurante
3014 W Olympic BlvdGuelaguetza is a great authentic Mexican joint on Olympic boulevard with lots of mole!
Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset BlvdHead to Hollywood to have infamous Thai food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Make sure to go to the back of the bar where you'll see a red light. There's a secret door. If you ring the doorbell, you might get in!
58 locals recommend
The Normandie Club
3612 W 6th StMake sure to go to the back of the bar where you'll see a red light. There's a secret door. If you ring the doorbell, you might get in!
It's not too hard to get in here, but show up early. 10 PM to be safe. Usually crowds stand in a cluster around the door and the bouncer pulls people from the crowd to go in. Don't want to ruin any surprises, but there's an awesome entrance and live performances! (Also, if you don't get in, you can always hit Dirty Laundry next door.)
201 locals recommend
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson AveIt's not too hard to get in here, but show up early. 10 PM to be safe. Usually crowds stand in a cluster around the door and the bouncer pulls people from the crowd to go in. Don't want to ruin any surprises, but there's an awesome entrance and live performances! (Also, if you don't get in, you can always hit Dirty Laundry next door.)
This is the weirdest groovy dance bar in Silver Lake. Head here for awesome people watching.
127 locals recommend
The Satellite
This is the weirdest groovy dance bar in Silver Lake. Head here for awesome people watching.
Break Room 86 is a must visit. Get there early, usually 9:30-10 PM to be safe. There is a dress code- guys wear pants and closed toe shoes, but other than that, this place is pretty awesome and low key. The live performances are iconic.
94 locals recommend
Break Room 86
630 S Ardmore AveBreak Room 86 is a must visit. Get there early, usually 9:30-10 PM to be safe. There is a dress code- guys wear pants and closed toe shoes, but other than that, this place is pretty awesome and low key. The live performances are iconic.
Entertainment & Activities
The Hayworth is a comedy club right across the street. Check the lineup while you're in town- there's big names like Zach Galifinaikis and Sarah Silverman that stop by!
The Hayworth Theatre
2511 Wilshire BlvdThe Hayworth is a comedy club right across the street. Check the lineup while you're in town- there's big names like Zach Galifinaikis and Sarah Silverman that stop by!
Check for tickets in advance- fills up quickly! This is a small theater on the UCLA campus with amazing plays.
56 locals recommend
Geffen Playhouse Theater
10886 Le Conte AveCheck for tickets in advance- fills up quickly! This is a small theater on the UCLA campus with amazing plays.
Arts & Culture
It's a bit of a trek, but the Largo is a real gem with great comedians like Kumail Nanjiani, Eric Andre, and Thomas Middleditch performing regularly! Check out the schedule for when you're in town.
34 locals recommend
Largo at the Coronet
366 N La Cienega BlvdIt's a bit of a trek, but the Largo is a real gem with great comedians like Kumail Nanjiani, Eric Andre, and Thomas Middleditch performing regularly! Check out the schedule for when you're in town.