January is the perfect time to discover what’s new and noteworthy on the L.A. dining scene. Whether you’re setting fresh culinary intentions or just looking for an excuse to book a buzzy reservation, these January 2026 restaurants in Los Angeles are the ones we can’t stop talking about. From moody cocktail dens to global comfort food and beautifully charred skewers, this month’s list hits all the right notes.
Vandell
Location: 1966 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
This sultry Los Feliz newcomer comes courtesy of industry heavyweights Shawn Lickliter and Vay Su. At Vandell, the cocktail list boasts 27 handcrafted options—from a Smoked Tomato mezcal drink to a house gin martini with tarragon vinegar—plus a lineup of market-driven bites like wagyu burgers, steak frites, and dark chocolate mousse. It’s a refined-yet-laidback addition to January 2026 restaurants in Los Angeles.
Wilde’s
Location: 1850 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Steps away from Vandell, Wilde’s brings a bit of Britain to the Boulevard. With meat pies, sausage rolls, and natural wines, the all-day restaurant-bakery hybrid is already a neighborhood favorite. Don’t miss the guinea fowl pot pie or a flaky pastry from the walk-up window.
Paradise Dynasty
Location: 177 Caruso Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204
A showstopper opening in Glendale’s Americana at Brand, Paradise Dynasty dazzles with colorful xiao long bao in eight bold flavors—including black truffle and kimchi. The dumpling-centric menu also includes crispy prawns, pork chop fried rice, and panda-shaped chocolate lava buns. One of the splashiest January 2026 restaurants in Los Angeles, especially for fans of Din Tai Fung.
Le Dräq
Location: 118 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Josef Centeno returns to form in DTLA with Le Dräq, a mashup of his greatest hits from Bar Amá and Bäco Mercat. The pozole is soulful, the bäco is back, and new dishes like a smoky burger show off Centeno’s continued creativity.
Hojokban
Location: 734 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
From Seoul to L.A., Hojokban lands in the Arts District with a sleek menu of contemporary Korean fare. Highlights include perilla noodles, galbi with a soy lacquer, and rice bowls topped with uni and caviar. Pro tip: pop into the adjacent Café Knotted for a cream-filled donut.
Berenjak
Location: 1000 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021
This Soho House-adjacent import from London brings the heat with sizzling kebabs, soft taftoon bread, and vibrant mezze platters. With cocktails like the saffron carajillo and a stunning open-kitchen setup, Berenjak is one of the most transportive January 2026 restaurants in Los Angeles.
Yi Cha
Location: 5715 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Korean gastropub meets L.A. cool at this Highland Park hideaway from chef Debbie Lee. The KFC wings and gamjatang stew hit the spot, while inventive cocktails (like the Jeju Sunrise) make it easy to settle in for round two.
Hermon’s
Location: 5800 Monterey Road, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Tucked into a former church in Northeast L.A., Hermon’s serves chophouse favorites with a California spin. Think steak frites, lasagna vongole, and chile-nduja prawns. The miso-dressed green salad and skillet cookie are must-orders.