Guidebook for Los Angeles

Shaun
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

I like all the stalls in the food court, but Santouka ramen is a solid local favorite (cash only!).
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela Ave
130 locals recommend
I like all the stalls in the food court, but Santouka ramen is a solid local favorite (cash only!).
The best authentic Taiwanese comfort food I've found in a 25 mile radius. Not a bad bar either.
50 locals recommend
Little Fatty
3809 Grand View Blvd
50 locals recommend
The best authentic Taiwanese comfort food I've found in a 25 mile radius. Not a bad bar either.
They have a unique menu with experimental new American cuisine. Pricier, but I haven't had a bad plate yet.
93 locals recommend
Hatchet Hall
12517 W Washington Blvd
93 locals recommend
They have a unique menu with experimental new American cuisine. Pricier, but I haven't had a bad plate yet.
They make a really good variety of musubi ("Hawaiian sushi").
74 locals recommend
Sunny Blue
12608 Washington Blvd
74 locals recommend
They make a really good variety of musubi ("Hawaiian sushi").
Decent prices for staple Americana foods, in a building with lots of natural light.
8 locals recommend
Sunny Grill
12035 Venice Blvd.
8 locals recommend
Decent prices for staple Americana foods, in a building with lots of natural light.
Good tacos at a good price
20 locals recommend
Pepe's Tacos
4582 S Centinela Ave
20 locals recommend
Good tacos at a good price
It's a bar with the most authentic Scandinavian dishes I've found in the U.S.
30 locals recommend
Gravlax
12400 Washington Blvd
30 locals recommend
It's a bar with the most authentic Scandinavian dishes I've found in the U.S.
Not bad if you need a Thai food fix in the neighborhood.
11 locals recommend
A La Carte Thai Bistro
6232 Washington Blvd
11 locals recommend
Not bad if you need a Thai food fix in the neighborhood.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's a bar with the full Kogi's menu--the original Korean/Mexican fusion. Kitchen closes at midnight.
116 locals recommend
Alibi Room
12236 Washington Blvd
116 locals recommend
It's a bar with the full Kogi's menu--the original Korean/Mexican fusion. Kitchen closes at midnight.

Essentials

Standard grocery store. Whatever you need, they probably have it.
226 locals recommend
Vons
4030 S Centinela Ave
226 locals recommend
Standard grocery store. Whatever you need, they probably have it.
Small local market with table seating, a bar, a menu and regular live music.
27 locals recommend
Grand View Market
12210 Venice Blvd.
27 locals recommend
Small local market with table seating, a bar, a menu and regular live music.

Shopping

Sundays from 9AM - 2PM, it's a great place to get fresh produce, a quick bite to eat, or just people watch.
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.
122 locals recommend
Sundays from 9AM - 2PM, it's a great place to get fresh produce, a quick bite to eat, or just people watch.

Entertainment & Activities

Good bar, bowling, and some table games.
76 locals recommend
Bowlero Mar Vista
12125 Venice Blvd.
76 locals recommend
Good bar, bowling, and some table games.