Just saw this video, a few years after the fact. I live in L.A., and you definitely hit some of the hot spots. I do realize that there's so much here, it's impossible to cover every cuisine. So can we just mention the huge number of Chinese restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley? From many difference provinces in China? Some of the best dim sum in the universe. Then there's a big Indian population in L.A., with restaurants in "Little India." You've got Thai Town and Little Ethiopia (injera, anyone?). Little Tokyo and Gardena for amazing, traditional Japanese food. The list goes on and on. Argentinian, Venezuelan, and Salvadoran food. How about food from Nigeria? We've got every ethnicity imaginable, and the restaurants to go along with it. Thank you, Jonathan Gold, for showing us how Los Angeles is one of the best places to eat out in the U.S.
This is the reason I miss living near L.A. you have every good food dish from every culture and being next to the Ocean helps make foreign seafood dishes taste very delicious and more fresh.
I live near LA and this was a solid run down! Finally a blog tour that doesn't include Pinks or In-N-Out. Both awesome but there's much more than that. Our Mexican food is the best here in SoCal. I'm coming for that mole!
Native Angeleno here, and I say this list is legit. Well done video too! Those crying about their restaurant or food spot not making the cut, there isn't enough time in a UA-cam video to cover it all. Also, your palate probably isn't refined enough, so you wouldn't know the difference between good and bad. Additionally, just because a place has existed for 50+ years doesn't make it good. Taco Bell has been around since 1954 ;)
Just want to say that a “Traditional”taco can be filled with almost any ingredients. My late mother would make us tacos stuffed with potatoes ,eggs ,squash ,vegetables and chilies etc. She was from Chihuahua Mexico
Was going to say something about "White people when we see tacos that come with anything but picadillo".. Also.. White people not knowing what picadillo is. :p
In LA, don’t forget the Chinese food section, from Michelin star Temple City Bistro Na to Arcadia 626 night market and food trucks in monterey park, J town Curry House, Marugame Monzo, try Traxx in grand central station where Blade Runner was shot, Union in Pasadena, wait 2 hours in line for Howling Rey fried chicken in China town, Wako Katsu pork cutlet in K town, better than Tokyo Japanese sandwich Echo Park Konbi and my favorite esquites from Corn Man in Lincoln Height, and oh yeah Vietnamese Phoholic in West Minister. Pink hotdog needs no introduction, right now Hollywood Yamashiro is serving blue luminous ramen, stop by Tao Asian Bistro for a drink and admires the beautiful decor. No budget issue, try $250 per person Culver City Vespertine food journey or Kyoto based Beverly Hills Tempura Endo.
@@MattsTravelTips go to el taurino tacos on hoover st i been going there since i was a kid now im 18 but my dad been going there for like 35 years best tacos ever carne asada lengua cabeza best horchata aswell
Long ago when I started work at Herald Examiner Newspaper, I would get my food at Grand Central Market then walk to Pershing square share a bench in the park with some good folk and enjoy my lunch! People were much nicer to each other in those days.
Makaila Myers I will do better than that. Please refer to refuse media hood eats. I would start at the best tamales in L.A. on 111th and San Pedro they have been at that spot for 60 years.
You should keep them hidden, then. In NY, Clinton St. Baking Co. is NOW known for having the best pancakes in America. And guess what? You now get to wait up to THREE hours for "Neil's Famous Pancakes". I just know there's a hidden NY eatery that makes pancakes just as good. I just can't find it! They're keeping it a secret!
The one thing many people outside of southern California don't realize is that Los Angeles is a very large place. And more times than not, they (meaning travel shows) only show locations in and about the city part of L.A. Meaning anyplace that is over in and about the San Fernando Valley do not receive the same love. You might consider checking out those areas in a future segment. Oh yeah. Just for your information, Burbank isn't actually a part of Los Angeles. It's an independent city. As are Glendale and City of San Fernando They may be in Los Angeles County, but they aren't a part of the city of Los Angeles. Thought you'd like to know.
He mentioned a place in Burbank which is in the San Fernando Valley. Unless I misunderstood your comment. Anyways there are tons of places he missed. If you like soul food then you have to go to . Stevie's on the Strip off of Crenshaw in South Central. They serve some of the best fried chicken rice and gravy I've ever had in my entire life you have to order it like 45 minutes in advance if you want to if you don't want to stay in there forever. Tico's Tacos on Washington Boulevard has a line down the street every single day at lunch time and then there's a pastrami place right next to it Jack's I believe it's called Jacks pastrami best pastrami on the planet with their homemade kosher dill pickles, oh my God. He made a very good list he made but he needs to get off that hipster list like he was saying and go out there and eat what the locals eat. King burrito in Los Feliz where the burrito stand started. I could go on forever but won't .. one more. On La Cienega in Beverly Hills, "Lowery's" prime rib is to die for. Probably the best prime rib ever made. I go there at least twice a year.
I've always found it hard to eat Mexican food in LA cause both my parents are Mexican. Also, whenever I was craving something my mom would pull the whole "food at home" bit, but I ain't mad she makes good food. Anyways, there is this Peruvian food place called Mario's it's on like Melrose and Vine. Also, I've been eating my rotisserie chicken from this place on 8th and western called pollo a la brasa, also owned by peruvians lol
I am really sad because I don’t have more videos to watch. I did a marathon watching all your videos and I have confess that I watched them many times.Truly LOVE THEM. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱
This is really well done dude. I'm a born and raised Angeleno and I agree with your list. Taste is always subjective but your list celebrates the international variety of the city in a very wallet friendly grouping. For those coming to LA for the first time, traffic is bad but not the worst (SF is worst rush hour now). Good strategy is don't drive distances more than 6 miles between 4pm-730pm, so do dinner or happy hour at this time.
I would recommend checking out these next time… Bottega Louie (DTLA) India Sweets & Spices (Los Feliz) Eataly(Century City) The Trails Cafe(Griffith Park) Triple Beam Pizza(Highland Park) Monty's Good Burger(Koreatown) Sage Vegan Bistro(Echo Park) Chego(Chinatown) Sqirl(Silver Lake)
Frank-Gavin Moratalla rewriting this because I thought of a better way to put it but Guisados is a great place to eat located in Downtown LA(DTLA), East LA, Wilshire and Normandie, or even in West Hollywood on Santa Monica BLVD and Hilldale. Some of the best tacos you’ll try. The name stands for stewed. Which is what happens to the meat it is stewed and then placed on the corn tortilla.
Finally someone else who likes tacos de lengua! All my Mexican friends clown me by saying it’s one of the worst options you could order, but it will forever be my go to.
Incredibly high quality, super informative videos dude! Better than some channels with over a million subs! Underrated to the next level, Keep at it man
Forgot that we also have the largest Cambodian population outside Cambodia - and Phnom Phen Noodle House in Cambodia Town. Food Channel and Andrew Zimmern have been there. Surprised you missed it as it is probably the best real Cambodian food outside Cambodia - and in a place as diverse as LA, it stands out.
This video rules dude. I’m coming over from Australia for the first time next year and will be following your footsteps in this video as much as possible!
L.A and the greater L.A area has the largest Mexican, Salvadorian, Guatemalan, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Filipino, Korean, Armenian, Israeli, Persian and Vietnamese communities outside their respective countries...and we get to eat all their food , made as authentic as possible...
I feel L.A. is undervalued when it comes to food. Everyone touts New York, but L.A. reigns supreme. I am shocked you didn't give a nudge to The Pantry, Philippes, or Nicks Cafe. Maybe those are all too known (like Tommy's, In-N-Out, Versailles, and Roscoe's) but you did cover places I wasn't aware of.
From LA and this list is great lol. Ain't no one looking up where to eat in LA so they could go to your local mom and pop place for the best food ever. If you're a local you don't need UA-cam to tell you where to eat but if you're visiting this is a great starting point
I lived in LA and you gave me some new places to try when I go back. I love your video it' was filmed well ,your cute ,positive and well educated and it shows .. Thank you. ..
Matt!!! Awesome channel. I'm a first time viewer and loved your content. Los Angeles is my birth place and I now live in The suburbs of Philadelphia. But I must back up about three years because I used to live in Atlanta and there's lots of food to explore there as well. But let's move forward to Los Angeles. When I used to live in LA there was a place in Alhambra called "The Hat". I remember their massive pastrami sandwiches. Then there was El Tepayac serving these awesome burritos. One was massive called the Manuel Special. And lastly Tommy's ! It was my top bucket list stops. I hadn't had that in 10 years. Chili burgers by Tommy's. Fantastic. And the next one on my bucket list was In-n-Out
The Hat is still around in fact there are 5 or 6 of that I know of. Pastrami roast beef sandwiches there damn good and when you order frys it's enough for about 3 or 4 people especially when you order them as chili fries
A lot of these places are on bus or train lines. The other day, I thought I would save time on a Lyft instead of Metro from Mid-City to Union Station, but it took only 10 minutes less than going by bus and subway.
Oh shit la guelagetza is so good.... my family comes from Oaxaca Anthony bourdain called our food the French cuisine from Mexico... RIP Tony.... and thank u for acknowledging this restaurant...
Anthony B what so good about this dive? Everything is food service quality. They have more can openers there than chef knives. There’s nothing here you can’t get at any other second rate diner. Patronized mostly by out of towners who look like they wouldn’t know the difference between a ribeye or a round steak.
I miss L.A! The Mexican restaurants are great an the restaurants in China town! One of my biggest complaints living in Utah, the Chile verde is very different here compared to restaurants in California.
"Bestia" and "Animal","Porto's" you gotta be kidding,I've been there and they are all mediocre at best and extremely expensive except for "Porto's",I may agree with most of the other eateries though!
If you're ever in Los Angeles again, you HAVE to stop at Edoughble Sweet Shop on South Robertson Boulevard! The edible cookie dough there is absolutely incredible, and the employees are super kind. Six out of five stars!
@Anthony Bailey there is just something special about the "Original" Tommy's. I live in OC now and will make the drive into LA at least once a year for just that...
Born and raised in LA and in addition to some of the places mentioned in this video, I absolutely love Anarkali (Indian), Mashti Malone's (ice cream), and Honeymee (ice cream)
Matt! Thank you for ur advice, I traveled to nyc on december and I stoped by absolute bagels, xi'an famous foods, and difara's ... it was really very good!! Good job and keep on posting more videos! #love
Being half Korean myself, Koreatown is the best place for Korean BBQ. Outside of Koreatown, the other good place for Korean BBQ is the Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights area in the San Gabriel Valley.
great video, by far the most underloved and underrecongised channels on yt. will be a happy man when I can say I was here from the beginning when your hitting the big sub counts. keep it up my dude
No they are awful I try them did not get the hype plus I go flies on my drink , the guy cut raw meat and use the same knife to cut a quesadilla !!! Disgusting
@@LAFan as someone who's eaten many a hollenbeck I do agree with you, Big Manuel was the best.. miss him..but I still go to support them.. Ive been going since 70s.. lol..
I have to say I've watched many food and travel videos but this is definitely one of the best. I had been in L.A. and was planning a trip this year until...yeah! I'd just like to say well done. You and your friend have an amazing personality, great camera work and very upbeat and informative. Anyone heading to L.A. I've definitely showed them this. I also watched your Amsterdam video and have decided to go over next year when the world is better. Great job..Take care😀
Have you ever tried Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers at corner of Rampart and Beverly? It’s my favorite stand up Burger place to eat. Fact is when ever we go down south we always stop by to eat. I always order 3 chili burger and fries. 2 I eat there and the other one To go. Also the Hotdog wrapped in Bacon with Salsa called “Alley Dog” over at the Fashion district, Santee Alley.
Such a Excellent Video. Thank God I live in L.A. 😀 Thank You So Much You got to try Salsa & Beer In No. Hollywood. Sit at the Bar. Get there at 11am. It’s Incredible & Very affordable Cheers 🍻
WAIT!!!!!! What about Me-N-Ed’’a pizzeria! You FORGOT ABOUT THE ONLY SHOP IN TOWN THAT IS ME N EDS! OMG I HAD THAT IN MY HOME TOWN IN FRESNO CA. And OMG IT WAS THE BEST PIZZA EVER. NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO IT. ITS NOT GREASY, NOT SLOPPY, NOT THICK BUT NOT TOTALLY THIN, but you surprisingly get full off of 2 slices! AND THE PIZZA IS TO DIE FOR. YOU HAVE TO GO THERE IM SURE YOULL LOVE IT!!!!!
exactly! im from south central and thats a definitely true statement. obviously these people dont get out much and have never been to east los. East LA is basically little mexico.
If your a tourist, the more dangerous the area, the better the tacos. Don't aim for non traditional.
Yeah, that's the mentality to have, when you are a caucasian. Stay out of our barrios, our hoods
stupid stupid
@@awachili hispanic is caucasian
I know rt!?? The Best ones!
@@bornyesterday2994 its not new york it means spaghetti eater.
Just saw this video, a few years after the fact. I live in L.A., and you definitely hit some of the hot spots. I do realize that there's so much here, it's impossible to cover every cuisine. So can we just mention the huge number of Chinese restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley? From many difference provinces in China? Some of the best dim sum in the universe. Then there's a big Indian population in L.A., with restaurants in "Little India." You've got Thai Town and Little Ethiopia (injera, anyone?). Little Tokyo and Gardena for amazing, traditional Japanese food. The list goes on and on. Argentinian, Venezuelan, and Salvadoran food. How about food from Nigeria? We've got every ethnicity imaginable, and the restaurants to go along with it. Thank you, Jonathan Gold, for showing us how Los Angeles is one of the best places to eat out in the U.S.
everything except puerto rican .
@@slysoulja1861 Mofongos, in North Hollywood.
@@jackienaiditch7965 oh yeah i forgot abt that spot .. omw rn
Yeah I live on the edge of Arcadia........Chinese restaurants have totally taken over especially on Valley Blvd, Las tunas.....everywhere
And Hungarian..
This is the reason I miss living near L.A. you have every good food dish from every culture and being next to the Ocean helps make foreign seafood dishes taste very delicious and more fresh.
You didn't show the line at Porto's that wraps around the block and takes at least half an hour to even order...
Yup
That's not the point the point is the FOOD
I frequent the one in Downey and the line moves really, really fast.
Don't let the long lines fool you.
@Mike Gunnerst false but ok.
Doesn't take that long stop exaggerating...
Born & rasied in L.A. been to almost all these places all amazing
I live near LA and this was a solid run down! Finally a blog tour that doesn't include Pinks or In-N-Out. Both awesome but there's much more than that. Our Mexican food is the best here in SoCal. I'm coming for that mole!
Haha. Pinks hot dog are freaking amazing.
Native Angeleno here, and I say this list is legit. Well done video too! Those crying about their restaurant or food spot not making the cut, there isn't enough time in a UA-cam video to cover it all. Also, your palate probably isn't refined enough, so you wouldn't know the difference between good and bad. Additionally, just because a place has existed for 50+ years doesn't make it good. Taco Bell has been around since 1954 ;)
LA Is definitely the absolute #1 US city when it comes to Korean BBQ
charly yoo Yep. So goooood:)
Arguably best the in world (including Korea itself)
Truth.
any suggestion?
not #1 but it does have good Korean bbq
Just want to say that a “Traditional”taco can be filled with almost any ingredients.
My late mother would make us tacos stuffed with potatoes ,eggs ,squash ,vegetables and chilies
etc.
She was from Chihuahua Mexico
renerincon1 Excellent point. Thanks for the comment:) And thanks for watching.
All the best,
M
Exactly.😸
Was going to say something about "White people when we see tacos that come with anything but picadillo".. Also.. White people not knowing what picadillo is. :p
Lies again? Long Ass Movies USD SGD
LA!! I love you!! easy to talk shit about our home, but I'll always stand up for us! we're friendly, funky, and the food's awesome
Duck Grenadine Amen!
In LA, don’t forget the Chinese food section, from Michelin star Temple City Bistro Na to Arcadia 626 night market and food trucks in monterey park, J town Curry House, Marugame Monzo, try Traxx in grand central station where Blade Runner was shot, Union in Pasadena, wait 2 hours in line for Howling Rey fried chicken in China town, Wako Katsu pork cutlet in K town, better than Tokyo Japanese sandwich Echo Park Konbi and my favorite esquites from Corn Man in Lincoln Height, and oh yeah Vietnamese Phoholic in West Minister. Pink hotdog needs no introduction, right now Hollywood Yamashiro is serving blue luminous ramen, stop by Tao Asian Bistro for a drink and admires the beautiful decor. No budget issue, try $250 per person Culver City Vespertine food journey or Kyoto based Beverly Hills Tempura Endo.
😁
You basically nailed all the right places in L.A.
As a Guy who's Half-Hispanic & lived here all my life i can honestly say you nailed it
Man i sure miss CA. it was the best place in the world to be especially in the 80's. WOW
Nothing makes me more happythan seeing people enjoy mexican food
Alex Garcia It’s the BEST
@@MattsTravelTips go to el taurino tacos on hoover st i been going there since i was a kid now im 18 but my dad been going there for like 35 years best tacos ever carne asada lengua cabeza best horchata aswell
Alex Garcia Awesome! I will! Thanks for the suggestion!
yes, i am blessed to live in a city with such great food.
too bad my mom hates eating out lol
but she loves being eaten out
I love the lighting in this, makes it look like a professional made show from FOODNETWORK or THE TRAVEL CHANNEL.
Sammy Lane totally feels like a show on network television !!
Long ago when I started work at Herald Examiner Newspaper, I would get my food at Grand Central Market then walk to Pershing square share a bench in the park with some good folk and enjoy my lunch! People were much nicer to each other in those days.
Thumbs up JUST because you remember the Herald Examiner!
This is an outsider version of L.A food not realizing the best food are those places hidden that have been in business for generations.
Crenshawgrinder can you inform the public then?
Makaila Myers I will do better than that. Please refer to refuse media hood eats. I would start at the best tamales in L.A. on 111th and San Pedro they have been at that spot for 60 years.
Crenshawgrinder what do you mean by hood eats ?
One of many youtubers who visits eateries in L.A. just search those terms on youtube and the channel will come right up.
You should keep them hidden, then. In NY, Clinton St. Baking Co. is NOW known for having the best pancakes in America. And guess what? You now get to wait up to THREE hours for "Neil's Famous Pancakes". I just know there's a hidden NY eatery that makes pancakes just as good. I just can't find it! They're keeping it a secret!
I think everything is based on personal favorite, so many good places he totally missed out on
The one thing many people outside of southern California don't realize is that Los Angeles is a very large place. And more times than not, they (meaning travel shows) only show locations in and about the city part of L.A. Meaning anyplace that is over in and about the San Fernando Valley do not receive the same love. You might consider checking out those areas in a future segment.
Oh yeah. Just for your information, Burbank isn't actually a part of Los Angeles. It's an independent city. As are Glendale and City of San Fernando They may be in Los Angeles County, but they aren't a part of the city of Los Angeles. Thought you'd like to know.
He mentioned a place in Burbank which is in the San Fernando Valley. Unless I misunderstood your comment. Anyways there are tons of places he missed. If you like soul food then you have to go to . Stevie's on the Strip off of Crenshaw in South Central. They serve some of the best fried chicken rice and gravy I've ever had in my entire life you have to order it like 45 minutes in advance if you want to if you don't want to stay in there forever. Tico's Tacos on Washington Boulevard has a line down the street every single day at lunch time and then there's a pastrami place right next to it Jack's I believe it's called Jacks pastrami best pastrami on the planet with their homemade kosher dill pickles, oh my God. He made a very good list he made but he needs to get off that hipster list like he was saying and go out there and eat what the locals eat. King burrito in Los Feliz where the burrito stand started. I could go on forever but won't .. one more. On La Cienega in Beverly Hills, "Lowery's" prime rib is to die for. Probably the best prime rib ever made. I go there at least twice a year.
@@TommyBaldwin652 The pastrami place next to Tito's is Johnny's Pastrami.
I love being born and raised in L.A. Best city in the world, the list is very accurate.
Indeed it is .
Not really...
I've always found it hard to eat Mexican food in LA cause both my parents are Mexican. Also, whenever I was craving something my mom would pull the whole "food at home" bit, but I ain't mad she makes good food. Anyways, there is this Peruvian food place called Mario's it's on like Melrose and Vine. Also, I've been eating my rotisserie chicken from this place on 8th and western called pollo a la brasa, also owned by peruvians lol
Pollo a la brasa is the truth!
Thanks for reminding me why I love my city so much
Chris Zavala Glad you liked it!!
Cheers,
M
I am really sad because I don’t have more videos to watch. I did a marathon watching all your videos and I have confess that I watched them many times.Truly LOVE THEM. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱
Magno García Thanks for all your kind comments!
As an L.A. native, and Chef, i think his choices were pretty spot on, and yes we have an incredibly diverse food scene. Thank you
I was particularly impressed with the lady in the breather trying to vidbomb forcing you to make a GENIUS CUT to a CLOSE UP.
The LC
This is really well done dude. I'm a born and raised Angeleno and I agree with your list. Taste is always subjective but your list celebrates the international variety of the city in a very wallet friendly grouping. For those coming to LA for the first time, traffic is bad but not the worst (SF is worst rush hour now). Good strategy is don't drive distances more than 6 miles between 4pm-730pm, so do dinner or happy hour at this time.
Paolo Alfante Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! Appreciate the comment:)
Cheers,
M
I would recommend checking
out these next time…
Bottega Louie (DTLA)
India Sweets & Spices (Los Feliz)
Eataly(Century City)
The Trails Cafe(Griffith Park)
Triple Beam Pizza(Highland Park)
Monty's Good Burger(Koreatown)
Sage Vegan Bistro(Echo Park)
Chego(Chinatown)
Sqirl(Silver Lake)
Frank-Gavin Moratalla Love it. I live here, so I can check them out soon. Thanks for the suggestions!
Cheers,
M
King taco LA
Alejo Zamora Thats a really good cheap eat
Frank-Gavin Moratalla rewriting this because I thought of a better way to put it but
Guisados is a great place to eat located in Downtown LA(DTLA), East LA, Wilshire and Normandie, or even in West Hollywood on Santa Monica BLVD and Hilldale. Some of the best tacos you’ll try. The name stands for stewed. Which is what happens to the meat it is stewed and then placed on the corn tortilla.
C’mon man that’s mainly north west la.
Finally someone else who likes tacos de lengua! All my Mexican friends clown me by saying it’s one of the worst options you could order, but it will forever be my go to.
I Wish I Was Died Amen! It’s the best:)
Cheers,
M
Awesome editing! Amazing content! I will definitely try em all out when I am in LA!!! Pls do more food videos😍
Incredibly high quality, super informative videos dude! Better than some channels with over a million subs! Underrated to the next level, Keep at it man
Liam Mullen Thanks so much! More vids coming soon!
I agree, first visit on this channel and the videography is pretty impressive.. Almost too good?
dannybflat Haha. Not really sure if I can step down the quality of videography ;)
Agree, maybe some bacon fat on the lens occasionally? I think directors did that in the 40's..
dannybflat Haha. Done:)
Forgot that we also have the largest Cambodian population outside Cambodia - and Phnom Phen Noodle House in Cambodia Town. Food Channel and Andrew Zimmern have been there. Surprised you missed it as it is probably the best real Cambodian food outside Cambodia - and in a place as diverse as LA, it stands out.
Wish someone can do top 100 places to dine in LA. Because there are just so many great places to dine in.
This video rules dude. I’m coming over from Australia for the first time next year and will be following your footsteps in this video as much as possible!
Andrew Mackey Thanks so much! Have a great trip! Happy eating:)
Cheers,
M
L.A and the greater L.A area has the largest Mexican, Salvadorian, Guatemalan, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Filipino, Korean, Armenian, Israeli, Persian and Vietnamese communities outside their respective countries...and we get to eat all their food , made as authentic as possible...
conni70 Amen!!
EL TEPEYAC in East Los Angeles is one of my favorites and it’s famous for its wet burritos
I got your wet burrito right here
@@melapelas4092 how old are you?
Its ok !
@@TigreJoe1994 you've tried my wet burrito?
Also known for the 5lb burrito challenge.
I feel L.A. is undervalued when it comes to food. Everyone touts New York, but L.A. reigns supreme. I am shocked you didn't give a nudge to The Pantry, Philippes, or Nicks Cafe. Maybe those are all too known (like Tommy's, In-N-Out, Versailles, and Roscoe's) but you did cover places I wasn't aware of.
Jason Weller I agree about LA. And some good added suggestions!
Cheers,
M
Jason Weller - Yes! Versailles! Especially the Culver City location. Awesome Cuban food.
Used to live near Nicks for breakfast.
I take living in L.A for granted, these foods look delicious
Schwarzer Try ‘em out! Lemme know what you think!
Cheers,
M
From LA and this list is great lol. Ain't no one looking up where to eat in LA so they could go to your local mom and pop place for the best food ever. If you're a local you don't need UA-cam to tell you where to eat but if you're visiting this is a great starting point
I lived in LA and you gave me some new places to try when I go back. I love your video it' was filmed well ,your cute ,positive and well educated and it shows .. Thank you. ..
ginogebhart So glad you liked it!
All the best,
M
Grand Central Market and the Grove’s farmers market are the BEST! Ugh I need to go on a food crawl in my home city now! 😋
Cassie Autumn Agreed:) I love those spots so much.
Happy eating:)
Cheers,
M
Matt!!! Awesome channel. I'm a first time viewer and loved your content. Los Angeles is my birth place and I now live in The suburbs of Philadelphia. But I must back up about three years because I used to live in Atlanta and there's lots of food to explore there as well. But let's move forward to Los Angeles. When I used to live in LA there was a place in Alhambra called "The Hat". I remember their massive pastrami sandwiches. Then there was El Tepayac serving these awesome burritos. One was massive called the Manuel Special. And lastly Tommy's ! It was my top bucket list stops. I hadn't had that in 10 years. Chili burgers by Tommy's. Fantastic. And the next one on my bucket list was In-n-Out
1BIG tuna Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment and suggestions! Cheers!
1BIG tuna El Tepayac is in my neighborhood. Tommys, The Hat hmm.
The Hat is still around in fact there are 5 or 6 of that I know of. Pastrami roast beef sandwiches there damn good and when you order frys it's enough for about 3 or 4 people especially when you order them as chili fries
When I used to frequent El Tepeyac, if you can finish the El Manuel, it's free. I'd usually get the Hollenbeck burrito and eat it over two days.
A lot of these places are on bus or train lines. The other day, I thought I would save time on a Lyft instead of Metro from Mid-City to Union Station, but it took only 10 minutes less than going by bus and subway.
I go to many taco places even through Boyle Heights and East LA. I was thrilled to see you single out Guerilla Tacos. I agree!
discovering LA Glad you agree! Love that place:)
Cheers,
M
I just want to take a second to drool over the awesome cinematography! You made crappy areas look beautiful and enticing.
Philippe’s down by Union Station is a great place to get a great French Dip sandwich.
I’ve been there it’s bomb
Heck yeah I've had beef & lamb both good especially with their mustard
Langers for sure earned a spot here 💯
Bro ive lived LA all my life and never ate majority of these spots lmaoo
domo535 haha! same here, bro - and I'm still eating at Wendy's
poor you thers so much more and better
Bro? Sounds like a dumb millennial that has never experienced the best that L.A. has to offer.
Lol same. Not kidding the 9nly places on here i ate were portos and bestie.
Pelon lmao
Idk how your not more famous
LOL - great video - informative and so funny
Louis burgers in Compton has the best chili cheese fries w/ pastrami. A hole in a wall but the best taste. And the orange bang there is delicious
hmm I will try
They shut it down. The one on alameda and Compton right?
Theres another louis on rosecrans and bullis
@@jaelove7579 , Bullis Rd & Rosecrans is the best one. Been going there since the 70's🍔🍟🍨
Jae Love totally forgot about it
Apple pan, Johnnies pastrami, Randy's donut, Roscoes, Pantry, Sonoratown...
D Lawrence APPLE PAN!!!!
Blacks need not apply seems our cuisine doesn’t matter
The hat pastrami , king taco , Philippe’s , boos cheese steaks , mulberry pizza , the pantry , dupars ,
folieros pizza. highland park .
vinny Nicholas haha my mom is obsessed with dupars
David Briones.today is a better tacos, all over LA , my favorite la cienega and Lennox, Friday night true, Sunday.
vinny Nicholas you don’t know nothing of street tacos
Oh shit la guelagetza is so good.... my family comes from Oaxaca Anthony bourdain called our food the French cuisine from Mexico... RIP Tony.... and thank u for acknowledging this restaurant...
Berny Lorenzo I love the restaurant, and I love Oaxaca. It’s a wonderful place. And yes...Mr. Bourdain was one of my heroes.
All the best,
M
I didn’t know Bourdain said that. Y’all deserve all the accolades Oaxacan food is delicious, truly special.
I used a few places on his list. And they were very accurate. El Chato has the best tacos I’ve ever tasted in my life.
Cruz PT YES! El Chato is the best!
You forgot the pantry in downtown
Yup the pantry
Yes!
Anthony B : Yuck.
Anthony B what so good about this dive? Everything is food service quality. They have more can openers there than chef knives. There’s nothing here you can’t get at any other second rate diner. Patronized mostly by out of towners who look like they wouldn’t know the difference between a ribeye or a round steak.
The pantry is not good at all
The Parks Finest in echo park is one of the best Filipino style bbq in La! A total must try.
I've never had Filipino bbq until I went there, and I agree, very good.
Excellent spot!
Food Pilgrimage... creative loved your video will definitely make my stops through town especially the ones Ive never been to. great video...
Quick summary and delivery, not boring at all. good job. All the food looked amazing.
Os Arizona Thanks so much!
Cheers,
M
I really appreciate this as an LA resident of 21 years
Moved from SoCal to Ohio. Really regretting that decision after watching this video. Not that I wasnt already lol.
Brandan Barnes Haha I hear ya:)
Amazing content! You inspired me to do my own “Food channel”! Thank you for the motivation!
The Jojo Shaw Show That’s amazing! That’s exciting! Best of luck with your channel!
All the best,
M
Next time in LA, take a road trip to Le Chene, French with a focus on wild game. I love the Elk Chop. Its on Sierra Hwy on your way to Aqua Duce.
I miss L.A! The Mexican restaurants are great an the restaurants in China town! One of my biggest complaints living in Utah, the Chile verde is very different here compared to restaurants in California.
Have lived in LA all of my life and yes, I agree with all of these places!
Denise Moussawi Thanks! Always good to get the approval of locals:)
Cheers,
M
Miss Denise have u been to qll these spots,?
"Bestia" and "Animal","Porto's" you gotta be kidding,I've been there and they are all mediocre at best and extremely expensive except for "Porto's",I may agree with most of the other eateries though!
You had me at Langer's, and now all I want to do is get on Interstate Five and drive the two hours to get there.
Ian Cunningham The best right??
Langer’s is better than Katz’s.
Ian Cunningham I live in Sacramento and I sometimes consider driving down just to eat in LA restaurants and Langers No 19 is on my list!
BRENT'S Deli in Northridge... Black Pastrami Reuben with slaw instead of kraut. Thick cut fries... Unbelievably great!
I beg of you Los Angeles!!!!! PLEASE do not turn into San Francisco with a franchise on every street corner!!!
Super fun. Can’t wait for you to start traveling again and the return of your vlogs!
good luck with that
If you're ever in Los Angeles again, you HAVE to stop at Edoughble Sweet Shop on South Robertson Boulevard! The edible cookie dough there is absolutely incredible, and the employees are super kind. Six out of five stars!
You guys forgot El tepeyac. In boyal height ca
For real
And pinkys hot doga
Not exactly, El Tepayac is not what it used to be ever since the patriarch passed away, RIP Manny.
@Anthony Bailey there is just something special about the "Original" Tommy's. I live in OC now and will make the drive into LA at least once a year for just that...
Boyle Heights
Cállate pendejo
Amazed by how Matt comes up with so many Funny words
Tums up as usual
Your travel videos are the best!
Luiz Botton Thank you!!!
Wow - that's all I got to say - when I thought I saw it all, here's this! (And I've lived in LA in the past!)
Braunup Thanks for watching!
Cheers,
M
Born and raised in LA and in addition to some of the places mentioned in this video, I absolutely love Anarkali (Indian), Mashti Malone's (ice cream), and Honeymee (ice cream)
Oh, and also Chan Dara in Larchmont (I only like their seasonal mango coconut sticky rice, but it's absolutely divine and super worth trying)
Natalie Edelstein Never been to Anarkali (I’ll have to check it out), but your other suggestions are on point! Thanks for the suggestions!
Cheers,
M
Matt! Thank you for ur advice, I traveled to nyc on december and I stoped by absolute bagels, xi'an famous foods, and difara's ... it was really very good!! Good job and keep on posting more videos! #love
Luz Selene Valenzuela Aguilera Thanks so much! Glad the NYC vid was helpful! But now all I want is Di Fara:)
What about philipes for the lamb dip sandwich it’s my favorite and across the way Olvera street for taquitos at cielito Lindo has the best in LA
Guisados is probably my favorite Taco place in LA, probably in all of California.
John Choi I’ll have to check it out!!!
Is Guisados in West Hollywood?
Sir you have the best food review if ever seen. Just wow. I could watch again and again
Being half Korean myself, Koreatown is the best place for Korean BBQ. Outside of Koreatown, the other good place for Korean BBQ is the Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights area in the San Gabriel Valley.
great video, by far the most underloved and underrecongised channels on yt. will be a happy man when I can say I was here from the beginning when your hitting the big sub counts. keep it up my dude
thepolarbearfromlost Thanks so much for the kind words! New vids coming soon!
Langers Deli I recommend the pastrami chili cheese fries 👍. You take the red line to it but don’t be scared when you get off the exit 😂
My aunt lived on 11th and Union for 30 years West Lake neighborhood is one of the worst neighborhoods in L A.
Tacos El Venado in North Hollywood...it's so good that I almost feel like I shouldn't share it....
Alex Rodgers But I’m soooo glad you did:) Can’t wait to try it out!
Cheers- M
@@MattsTravelTips try mexican food some of the best carne asada fries in southern Cali,especially san diego.
No they are awful I try them did not get the hype plus I go flies on my drink , the guy cut raw meat and use the same knife to cut a quesadilla !!! Disgusting
@@emiliabarajas2780 false
reason why .CA food is so delish is it's grown so close to LA and the ocean is right there.
Armando Pina Amen:)
I love All people who make sure they don't dump on the streets...keep up that discipline #Together we can.
For the cheap section you should have gone to 26th Ave Taco Stand. Their dollar tacos, and they are amazing.
My friends introduced me to this stand. They have the absolute best tacos I've ever had. I ate 9 of them! I couldn't stop.
A must for me and one of my go to spots is El Tepeyac in Boyle heights. The hollenbeck is the best. You'll thank me later.
carlos flores Awesome! Can’t wait to check it out!
Cheers,
M
I think the quality has gone down since Manny passed away.
@@LAFan I agree with you. But it's still worth a try. I miss when Manny would greet you with a shot of tequila before going in.
What about al and Beas in Boyle heights really good burritos
@@LAFan as someone who's eaten many a hollenbeck I do agree with you, Big Manuel was the best.. miss him..but I still go to support them.. Ive been going since 70s.. lol..
I have to say I've watched many food and travel videos but this is definitely one of the best. I had been in L.A. and was planning a trip this year until...yeah!
I'd just like to say well done. You and your friend have an amazing personality, great camera work and very upbeat and informative. Anyone heading to L.A. I've definitely showed them this. I also watched your Amsterdam video and have decided to go over next year when the world is better. Great job..Take care😀
Have you ever tried Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers at corner of Rampart and Beverly? It’s my favorite stand up Burger place to eat. Fact is when ever we go down south we always stop by to eat. I always order 3 chili burger and fries. 2 I eat there and the other one To go. Also the Hotdog wrapped in Bacon with Salsa called “Alley Dog” over at the Fashion district, Santee Alley.
No I haven’t! But now I’m hungry haha.
Cheers,
M
Dude said slap the chef 😂
No Pantry? It’s iconic.
Nick M yeah very good spot
Yup exactly
Such a Excellent Video. Thank God I live in L.A. 😀 Thank You So Much
You got to try Salsa & Beer In No. Hollywood. Sit at the Bar. Get there at 11am. It’s Incredible & Very affordable
Cheers 🍻
Mick Cotton Bar -B - Q Glad you like the video! And I’ll definitely check it out! Thanks!
All the best,
M
WAIT!!!!!! What about Me-N-Ed’’a pizzeria! You FORGOT ABOUT THE ONLY SHOP IN TOWN THAT IS ME N EDS! OMG I HAD THAT IN MY HOME TOWN IN FRESNO CA. And OMG IT WAS THE BEST PIZZA EVER. NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO IT. ITS NOT GREASY, NOT SLOPPY, NOT THICK BUT NOT TOTALLY THIN, but you surprisingly get full off of 2 slices! AND THE PIZZA IS TO DIE FOR. YOU HAVE TO GO THERE IM SURE YOULL LOVE IT!!!!!
FazeTug I love Me n Ed’s! Only been there once, about 9 years ago in the Valley. I heard they are not the same as they used to be...
I love his taste in food. I'm going back to LA!
I'm visiting soon and i don't see Howlin Ray's, one of the reasons I'm going to LA, they've been open since 2015 and this video was made in 2018
Howlin Rays kicks so much ass
The best taco are found in the east los Angeles we all know that!!
Idk bout that
Nah brah
Nah. Try the Valley, man.
King taco !!
exactly! im from south central and thats a definitely true statement. obviously these people dont get out much and have never been to east los. East LA is basically little mexico.
Musso and Frank Grill, El Coyote, Barney's Beanery.. all fantastic food and places with plenty of Hollywood history
I love the quality of your vids but if you went to LA an didn't have a taco with a fried corn tortilla you missed out.
Hands down thee best ; most informative, well edited and mouth precipative food vlog EVER ! 805 So. Cal
NoDaUther1 Thanks so much!
Cheers,
M
this list is better than 9 out of every 10 "must eat in LA" lists on youtube.. nice!
kmlee1113 Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Cheers,
N