Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Los Angeles

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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Malbec Market

4.9

4.9 (140)

$30 and under

Argentinean

Eagle Rock

About the restaurant

Malbec Market is the little sister of Malbec Argentinean Cuisine. Providing the enticing flavors of Argentine and Italian Foods in a casual environment. Whether you order the meat dishes or one of our vegetarian dishes, you are sure to find something that you will enjoy.

Top review

evavip

Dined on Aug 10, 2024

Great place, wonderful and friendly staff and awesome food!!

TENSHO

4.9

4.9 (65)

$50 and over

Shabu-shabu

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

Even if seats are full, we may still have availability. Also, special requests or inquiries would be welcome. Please do not hesitate to reach us by phone (213-617-1016).

5.3.2022 Tue
NEW OPEN in Little Tokyo
[TENSHO]

Right in the heart of Little Tokyo, “Kagaya” has established itself a top tier shabu shabu restaurant. Now, the torches have been handed to a new head chef and owner, the next generation to carry the torches of tradition and exquisite flavor, with the new name of TENSHO.

Trained in traditional Japanese cookery, this 23 year veteran chef is on his way to introducing a new wave of Japanese delicacies to the States. As close as you can get to Japan itself, this chef brings his revisioned menu, with patron favorites, and extensive sake list. The desert and a la carte menu is designed by their French trained chef.

The wagyu beef is of A5 rank. The seafood, carefully selected to be of highest quality. Food that is not only delicious but also good for the health.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food, excellent staff, wonderful dining experience for our anniversary. We will be going back.

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Experience

Deluxe A5 WAGYU (JAPAN, 8oz)

Experience

USDA Prime Beef (Rib, 8oz)

Experience

Deluxe A5 WAGYU & Seafood

Sushi Nikkei - Belmont Shore

4.8

4.8 (112)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi.
Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin recognition on 2022.

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Adel

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

It was a very friendly place with great food selection. Very accommodating to our needs. Very friendly staff recommending great food from the menu. The food was very tasty and amazing.

Taberu

4.7

4.7 (71)

$30 and under

Japanese

Arts District

About the restaurant

TABERU - TOKYO SHOKUTSU - EAT TO LIVE & LIVE TO EAT
Tokyo's top restaurateurs w/ a combined total of over 200 restaurants throughout Japan, team up to bring artisan dishes, tastes and flavors from the streets of Tokyo... and bring to you TABERU!
The name TABERU comes from the japanese terminology 三大欲求・"Sandaiyokkyu" the "three major desires" which are said to be indispensable and key for our lives, and the main one being 食欲・"shokuyoku" which means to eat.
Our chefs are direct from Tokyo and have created a menu never seen in LA before! Our signature dish being YASAI MAKI which are fresh veggies wrapped in pork, beef and vegan options as well!
Come join us for a great atmosphere, food & drinks, vibes and a completely new dining experience!
Experience the "Real Deal" Tokyo comfort food without the jetlag!
We are located on the Traction side next to Kreation and offer patio dining and valet parking as well.

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Kathy

Dined 5 days ago

The food was excellent, however the experience was made amazing by our server, Savior. He was exceptional. We had friends in from Thailand and he asked how to speak some phrases in Thai! This was a great first impression for us and our guests. We will be back!

UMI by Eden

4.7

4.7 (18)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Glendale

About the restaurant

Step into seafood and sushi paradise on our first floor in our brand new restaurant!

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Flordanvip

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

One of the best place in glendale we be going back again

Ladyhawk

4.5

4.5 (9)

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Internationally acclaimed Executive Chef Charbel Hayek's Ladyhawk pays homage to Chef Hayek’s roots featuring Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with a Californian-flare, showcasing farm-fresh ingredients and a modern take on traditional recipes. Ladyhawk’s bright and elevated, yet approachable atmosphere invites Angelenos, visitors and hotel guests alike to enjoy herbaceous and aromatic dishes that are designed to be shared and are reminiscent of a home-cooked meal.

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Samm

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

We had the most amazing time! Thank you for hosting my family who travelled from England. It was a special last evening for them and that’s down to you guys!

Sakana Sushi Lounge DTLA

4.4

4.4 (259)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Downtown

About the restaurant

Sakana Sushi Lounge is the culmination of hand selected fish and creative Japanese cuisine in an elegant yet comfortable space in Downtown Los Angeles. We'll be the first to admit it; quality is not what it used to be. Our restaurant's focus is on using the highest quality ingredients which may be a paradigm shift in an our fast paced world. Our team hand selects real fish on a daily basis as a ritual and deep commitment to those who allow us the pleasure of serving them. Our restaurant's recipes and methods are rich in decades of experience, while our dining area commands a stylish contemporary edge. Our expert staff isn't just here to serve, but really to be a guide into a unique, Japanese experience through a menu of thoughtful and flavorful selections.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Very attentive. Drinks were beautiful. Food came Out fast and was good.

Los Amores De Julia

4.4

4.4 (102)

$30 and under

Mexican

Victorville / Hesperia / Apple Valley

About the restaurant

Los Amores de Julia es un lugar en donde la palabra México cobra sentido, es un restaurante en donde podrás conocer la riqueza y tradición de la cocina mexicana a través de los diferentes olores, texturas y sabores de los platillos que prepara nuestro Chef Misael Guerrero y su equipo. Su diseño arquitectónico y oferta gastronómica se conjugan para tener una experiencia muy agradable. Te esperamos en Hesperia y proximamente en Pico Rivera.

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Wally

Dined 6 days ago

Awesome place thanks for everyone we had so much fun

THE CUT Modern American Eatery & Bar

4.4

4.4 (23)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

OUR MISSION: ELEVATE THE DINING EXPERIENCE
Through focus on:
Quality - Prime grade, grass fed, beef hormone and antibiotic free, humanely raised chicken & pork products.
Freshness - Locally sourced, prepared from scratch in house recipes without use of additives or preservatives.
Tradition - Artisanal culinary techniques.
We believe that dining is more than just eating. While exemplifying the true spirit of hospitality,
in a sophisticated, yet casual, atmosphere, we strive to create a unique dining experience that honors culinary
heritage while creating something new, exciting, and delicious.

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Sonya

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

As always great food and service. The owner Steve was rounding on all the tables, bussing food and ensuring quality.

Black Antler Book Club

4.2

4.2 (77)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Redlands

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Robert

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

Overall a great experience, intimate setting. I would like to see higher end liquors and staff dressed more appropriately for a secluded location. It’s all about presentation and the experience.

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