The L.A. Times guide to the 101 best restaurants in L.A.

Los Angeles Times Staff
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 25: An array of skewers including, pork jowl, chicken thigh, cherng fun, meatball, oyster mushroom, pork shoulder and octopus from Needle restaurant on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
An array of skewers from Needle, including pork jowl, chicken thigh, meatball, pork shoulder and octopus. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Southern California’s creative spirit and remarkable diversity make it one of the world’s most exciting places to eat. From standing in curbside lines for transcendent tacos to sitting down for a white-tablecloth extravagance, this restaurant guide chronicles that excellence. We hope it leads you to many delicious meals.

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Download the restaurant checklist here.

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Purchase a copy of the guide in print here.

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