I would say takeda
takeda is the only restaurant i’ve been to in LA that i think deserves a Michelin star but didn’t get one. republique is really close for me, but i don’t feel passionate.
note: i still have never been to kaneyoshi except for takeout.
- Bird & Buffalo (Oakland)
- Cyrus (Geyersville)
- Hi Felicia (Oakland)
- Itria (San Francisco)
- Ken (San Francisco)
- Osito (San Francisco)
- Yuji (San Francisco)
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AMA Sushi (Montecito)
asterid by Ray Garcia (Los Angeles)
Bar Le Côte (Los Olivos)
Bird & Buffalo (Oakland)
Caboco (Los Angeles)
Camphor (Los Angeles)
Chulita (Venice)
Cyrus (Geyersville)
Damian (Los Angeles)
The Dutchess (Ojai)
Ember (Arroyo Grande)
The Hatch (Paso Robles)
Hatchet Hall (Los Angeles)
Hi Felicia (Oakland)
in bloom (Paso Robles)
Itria (San Francisco)
Ken (San Francisco)
Kingfisher (San Diego)
Kinn (Los Angeles)
Kodō (Los Angeles)
LA Cha Cha Chá (Los Angeles)
Les Petites Canailles (Paso Robles)
Matū (Beverly Hills)
Meteora (Los Angeles)
Nate’s on Marsh (San Luis Obispo)
Osito (San Francisco)
peasants FEAST (Solvang)
Pizzeria Bianco (Los Angeles)
Ramen & Tsukemen TAO (Buena Park)
Rebel Omakase (Laguna Beach)
Saffy’s (Los Angeles)
San Laurel (Los Angeles)
Sushi Kaneyoshi (Los Angeles)
Valle (Oceanside)
Yangban Society (Los Angeles)
Yuji (San Francisco)
Yunomi Handroll Bar (Los Angeles)
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I like Bird & Buffalo, but there’s better Thai in LA. Or for that matter in El Cerrito.
I’ve heard great things about Nari but have yet to try. Probably will shortly if we can get in. I should give Kin Khao another try, too.
I’m surprised that Ramen & Tsukemen TAO made the list. I’ve been a few times in the last year and it’s been way too salty for me.
Sergio had moved into digs in Orange, but has since closed that location. Perhaps he couldn’t QC with both locations.
Not yet. I live up in the area so I need to hit this place.
Old news, right? Bizarre that they’d add a closed place.
The latest L.A. additions are Asterid, Caboco (which is currently closed in the Arts District but expected to reopen in a yet-to-be-announced location), Camphor, Chulita, Damian, Hatchet Hall, Kinn, Kodō, LA Cha Cha Chá, Matū, Meteora, Pizzeria Bianco, Saffy’s, San Laurel, Sushi Kaneyoshi, Yangban Society and Yunomi Handroll. Rebel Omakase and Valle, both in Orange County, also are new inclusions, as is Kingfisher in San Diego. Along with this latest batch of newcomers is the announcement that this year’s ceremony revealing the California Guide star awardees will be held on Dec. 5.
Bib Gourmand restaurants offer a full menu of a starter, main course and dessert, making it possible to order two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $49 USD or less (tax and gratuity not included).
all day baby
caboco
chulita
flavors from afar
lalibela
moo’s craft barbecue
pijja palace
pizzeria bianco
saffy’s
ipoh kopitiam
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Stater + main + Dessert at Saffy’s for $49!~?
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I had the same thought, and looked at their menu. Turns out you can if you get the cheapest things (i.e. olives for your starter). LOL technically true, I suppose, but they feel like they’re in a different price class than everyone else there.
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In 2019, Bib Gourmand meant $40 for two courses, a glass of wine, AND dessert.
Caboco was BAD when we tried it in 2021.
It’s also closed. The LA Brazilian Restaurant Caboco Has Closed After Just One Year – Robb Report
Looks like they may have reopened, or are about to. OpenTable is taking reservations. Maybe the Michelin announcement brought them back to life.
looks like nisei will be getting a 
As far as the most memorable bites the anonymous chief inspector tasted across more than 300 dining destinations during lunch and dinner service, there was a particular sweetbread dish with Japanese black curry he thought was “absolutely phenomenal.” Still, he remained tight-lipped about which San Francisco-based restaurant the star dish belonged to ahead of tonight’s ceremony.
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/what-its-like-to-be-Michelin-Guide-inspector-17633109.php
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Manzke deserves best cocktail program.
new one star
715
camphor
caruso’s
citrin
cyrus
gwen
hatchet hall
kato
localis
manzke
nisei
osito
press
the restaurant at justin
san ho won
ssal
sushi kaneyoshi
new 3 star
addison
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@porkbelly slowing down
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fixed