L.A. Trip(s): Restaurant Itinerary & Recs for Pescatarian/Vegetarian

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Returning to L.A. for the first time since cutting out meat (not including seafood) a couple months ago. On my itinerary are Gjusta, Otafuku, and Holbox. Of the three, I’ve only eaten at Gjusta.

I’m mostly looking for affordably priced (preferably under $25 before tax and tip), new-to-me recs that are close enough to Westchester/Ladera, from the Westside to South Bay. I love Coni’ Seafood in Inglewood and Simply Wholesome on Slauson, but I’ll return another time. I’m not particular about broths/seasonings that have animal ingredients (and I might end up blowing it all with a cemita poblana de milanesa :grimacing:) but pescatarian friendly recs are appreciated. I’ll be down for a longer trip in August, so I’ll keep in mind any places I don’t get around to visiting this trip. Thanks in advance!

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Majordomo. Nightshade. Jun Won. Sort of ironically, Chi Spacca.

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#3

How about Inaba? You can get vegetable tempuras. Make sure you make a rez for the tempura bar.

Sushi Tsujita on Sawtelle does a very good chirashi.

Pasta Sisters in Culver City.

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#4

No way those places are 25pp

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#5

Or maybe make an exception for location and get the Khao Soi without chicken at LA FTC’s latest food darling, Northern Thai Food Club

#6

Sure they can be, if you’re not a fat omnivorous pig like me. And Jun Won has mostly under $25.

#7

Kazunori
Uovo
Destroyer
Jame enoteca
Night + market sahm

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#8

Crush a donut at Sidecar before you leave!

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#9

The tempura from my Inaba visit last year was less than stellar, but I did not sit at the tempura bar nor order piece by piece. I’d like to return, but I’m not in a rush to do so given so many places I’ve yet to visit.

Pasta sisters has been on my “to try” list for quite sometime! Thanks for the reminder. And I love a good chirashi :yum:

#10

Majordomo sounds incredible from the FTC reviews, but I’ll have to reserve a visit for a special occasion.

I had bookmarked Jun Won awhile back. Thanks for the reminder! Looks like a great option.

#11

Eating at Majordomo doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you order the vegetarian dishes.

Second on Night+Market.

#12

Some medium-priced suggestions:

Botanica: California. Healthy, delicious, and very LA.
Rosaline: Peruvian. Yum.
Kinjiro: Japanese. Lots and lots of good seafood and veggies to choose from; interesting preparations
Officine Brera: Italian. Always a great seafood selection; always superb vegetarian risotto and gnocchi dishes.
Mi Lindo Nayarit Mariscos. Closer than Coni Seafood and more fun. Still surprisingly good Mexican seafood.

I find Majordomo disappointing. I don’t think Night+Market is particularly pescatarian/vegetarian friendly.

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#13

Atwater bang^4

Ricky’s -> Dune -> Proof -> Wanderlust

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#14

If you go to night market they have a really good happy hour from 430-7, most apps on the menu are marked down to 7 bucks and they have discounted drinks

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#15

not westside, but pooridge and puffs is very vegetarian friendly

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#16

Some excellent suggestions. Thanks all!

@hppzz Pooridge and Puffs looks fantastic, and not one that was on my radar.

@Barolo Mi Lindo Nayarit does look fun! And the menu at Rosaline divine (though on the higher side of medium priced)

@Ns1 I lived in Atwater for several years before heading north. I miss Proof :sob: I think Dune came in when I still was in town, but never got the chance to try it (yet!).

#17

if you’re going to holbox might as well bang it out at mariscos jalisco and guerrilla tacos. it’s $25pp per bang right?

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#18

Chi Spacca under $25?