One of the great joys in L.A. is the bevy of dining options. And since there are always new choices sprouting up, we thought we’d narrow down the selection. From savory Mediterranean to spicy wings and everything in between, check out some new bites this fall! Your taste buds will thank you!!
Twozone Chicken
Location: 3516 W 8th St., Los Angeles, Koreatown
South Korea’s Twozone Chicken opened its first stateside location in Koreatown. The fried chicken specialist is best known for its plethora of flavors. These tasty options include cajun, wasabi, and honey butter. The hotspot encourages patrons to mix and match flavors according to taste preferences.
Azay
Location: 226 E 1st St., Los Angeles-Little Tokyo
Fans of the now-closed Maison Akira in Pasadena can experience chef Akira Hirose’s cooking once again at Azay. A casual eatery, Azay serves French and Japanese breakfast and lunch. Come in before 11 a.m. for a traditional Japanese breakfast of broiled fish, rice, miso soup, pickles, and an omelette.
Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen
Location: Lake Balboa—7600 Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles.
Saffron serves up fast-casual Mediterranean fare. Diners can build their own pita sandwiches, tacos, or salad bowls with chicken, beef, or falafel. For a meal experience that is sure to invigorate the senses, Saffron is worth the trek to Lake Balboa.
Roji Bakery
Location: Mid-City—807 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles.
Roji originated in Kumamoto, Japan, but found an equal amount if success in Mid City. With loaves of milk bread, lovely pastries, and plenty of coffee on offer, this place is perfect for mornings and afternoon pick-me-ups.
What The Cluck
Location: West Hollywood— 807 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles.
Poached chicken is served alongside broth-cooked rice at What The Cluck. A staple in many Asian countries this spot shares the Thai tradition of khao man gai with WeHo denizens. The first location opened in San Francisco. Hone in on the skin-on organic chicken, livers, and poached egg served with rice and plenty of the restaurant’s signature sauce.
Bianca Bakery
Location: Culver City—8850 Washington Blvd.
Bianca Bakery has transformed the Platform into an inviting spot to gather, caffeinate, and luxuriate. Find freshly baked bread, carefully made cakes, sweet and savory pastries. Or chose a smattering of savories like open-faced sandwiches on hand.
Hot Motha Clucker
Location: Hollywood— 1708 N. Las Palmas, Los Angeles
The Nashville hot chicken trend shows no sign of slowing down. New to the touristy district is Hot Motha Clucker, which promises an “extreme chicken experience.” One of the restaurant’s best-sellers are cheesy fries topped with chopped chicken tenders.
Vox Burger
Location: Fairfax—519 N Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles.
Vow Burger is a socially conscious restaurant venture. There mission is to make a positive impact by serving an entirely meat-free menu. The result of your visit is a donation of a meal for every meal purchased.
Mon Petit Poulet
Location: Downtown—541 South Spring St., Los Angeles.
Mon Petit Poulet keeps its menu simple, offering only organic roasted chickens and a handful of sides including rice, potatoes, and a baguette. Chicken flavor “profiles” include thyme, rosemary, oranges, figs, and olives.
Pillow Talk
Location: Pasadena—526 S Lake Ave.
Check out Pillow Talk for coffee, pastries, and fanciful fruity trifles served in metal tins on South Lake Avenue. Signature beverages include a pineapple Americano and an ice tiramisu.
Ela Greek Eats
Location: Venice—307 Lincoln Blvd.
Ela Greek Eats serves fast-casual fare in a brightly lit room on Lincoln Boulevard. The menu is easy to navigate with salads, gyros, dips, as well as more traditional Greek offerings like moussaka. Most dishes are served with a choice of lamb, chicken, steak, salmon, or tuna, which means there’s something for everyone.
KoJa Kitchen
Location: Downtown—611 West 7th St., Los Angeles.
San Francisco-based KoJa Kitchen brings its Korean-Japanese burgers to the city of stars. Served with crispy garlic rice buns is a foodie dream in the heart of downtown. This is the 15th location for Alan Tsai and Hiep Lien, and the first in LA proper.
Rice Guy
Location: Larchmont—615 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles.
The Filipino food movement shows no sign of slowing down. Rice Guys serves up rice bowls gussied up with an array of Pinoy proteins including grilled pork belly, coconut-poached chicken thighs, and glazed adobo chicken wings.