I just got back from two weeks in Los Angeles, and it was absolutely wonderful. The first week was a mix of work and fun, and the second week was pure relaxation—think TV marathons on the couch.
Aside from indulging in burgers from In-N-Out and my mom’s home cooking, I explored a bunch of new places and tried some incredible food. Here’s a rundown of everything delicious I ate during my time in LA.
Dim Sum at New Capital Seafood Restaurant
My first meal in LA was breakfast dim sum at New Capital Seafood Restaurant. The dishes were fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick off my trip.
Street Tacos at Cheo’s Tacos
After checking out an ice cream truck depot in Burbank with Doug and Gen, we stopped at Cheo’s Tacos for some authentic LA-style street tacos. They hit the spot!
Son of a Gun
Spaghetti with Uni and Lobster
Though I didn’t try this dish myself, I heard the spaghetti with uni and lobster was absolutely phenomenal.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
This is what I ordered: a fried chicken sandwich with spicy slaw and rooster aioli. It tasted like pure happiness!
Big Gay Ice Cream
I couldn’t hang out with the Big Gay Ice Cream team without trying their amazing creations. I had their vanilla soft serve topped with saba (a grape must reduction) and fresh raspberries and blackberries. So good!
Pizzeria Mozza
At Pizzeria Mozza, I had the guanciale and Brussels sprouts pizza, which was absolutely amazing. Pro tip: if you order the mussels, save the broth and use it for dipping your pizza crust—it’s a game-changer.
Animal
Though I didn’t get to order off the menu, I was lucky enough to enjoy the staff meal at Animal: spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, and kale salad. Every bite was delicious.
Salt’s Cure
Salt’s Cure had a small lunch menu, but everything we tried was fantastic. My parents loved the bacon cheeseburger, and I enjoyed the Bookworm—a grilled sandwich with cured ham and black kale. The cucumber salad and cream of celery soup were refreshing complements to the hearty sandwiches.
