Phenakite is a new fine-dining concept in Hollywood by the people behind Porridge + Puffs

Naemo is a fine dining Korean pop-up run by Ki Kim and Arnold Byun.

Yess Aquatic is a fantastic Japanese food truck in the Arts District specializing in local seafood.

Da Lat Rose is a Vietnamese tasting-menu experience above the legendary Crustacean in Beverly Hills.

Taco María is a Mexican tasting-menu spot in Costa Mesa - and one of the best restaurants in Southern California.

Wolvesmouth is a prix fixe dinner party in the Los Feliz/East Hollywood that’s a truly unique LA experience.

Baroo Canteen is a Korean-ish food stall in an East Hollywood swapmeet that’s serving some of the most unique food in LA.

Porridge and Puffs in Historic Filipinotown has Asian-inspired rice porridge, and a quiet, welcoming feel.

Scratch Bar is a fun 20-course prix fixe restaurant in Encino.

The food at Triniti in Echo Park is like what you’d find in a fancy restaurant. Except you’re eating it in a coffee shop.

Le Comptoir is a tiny prix-fixe restaurant in Koreatown that feels like a dinner party with friends.

Dialogue is a 21-course tasting menu restaurant in a downtown Santa Monica food court.

Providence is experimental, seafood-focused fine dining that’s absolutely worth the price of admission.

Vespertine is dark, dreary, and lifeless restaurant in Culver City, and you’d be wise to stay far away.

Maude is a ticketed tasting menu restaurant, but one that’s actually fun.