✨THE 10 BEST THINGS I ATE IN LOS ANGELES IN JULY✨ 1️⃣ Signature Toripaitan @ Mensho Tokyo, Culver City @mensho.usa Creamy broth, chewy noodles, and three types of chashu (pork, duck, and A5 wagyu) — this is the single best ramen I’ve ever had. 2️⃣ Deep Ocean @ Vespertine, Culver City @vespertine.la This two Michelin star spot offers unique presentations, delicious flavors, and top quality ingredients. Style AND substance — why choose? 3️⃣ Berry Afterglow (Coffee Omakase) @ Café Loft, Koreatown @cafeloft.la Available this week only, every course of this Coffee Omakase was a showstopper, but this coffee granita with thick cream took the cake. 4️⃣ The Taylor Hamilton Egg & Cheese @ H&H Bagels, Santa Monica (multiple locations) @hhbagels @hamiltonmusical This NYC bagel institution currently has a special menu for Hamilton’s 10th anniversary, and this salty, spicy, and sweet bagel sandwich is a hit! 5️⃣ Wagyu Omakase @ BBQ Chung Dam, K-Town & Garden Grove @bbqchungdam This KBBQ spot has great options ranging from the cheapest AYCE deal I’ve seen ($19.99!) to this bougie tier with perfectly marbled wagyu. 6️⃣ Karaage @ Rokusho, Hollywood @rokusho_la This spot from Tokyo with a stunning brutalist design revamped their menu to a more casual concept. The standout? This Japanese fried chicken. 7️⃣ Passion Fruit Soft Serve @ Happies Hand Made, Arts District @happieshandmade The chicken at this casual joint from a Michelin starred chef was amazing, but their insanely creamy soft serve stole the show. 8️⃣ USDA Prime Beef French Dip @ Cole’s French Dip, DTLA @colesfrenchdip Controversially, this is my favorite of the two 100+ year old restaurants that claim to have invented the French Dip. Go while you can — they’ll be closing permanently next month! 9️⃣ Loaded BBQ Baked Potato @ Think Blue BBQ, Dodger Stadium @dodgers There’s some surprisingly good food at Dodger Stadium. My personal favorite so far is this VERY loaded baked potato. 🔟 Braised Pork Burrito @ Bar Nuda, Venice Beach @barnuda.la @littlelunchcoffee Truly just juicy meat in a tortilla. Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best. #thingstodoinla #lafoodie #losangeles #bestfoodla