Discover LA's Newest Michelin Starred and Bib Gourmand Restaurants

The famed Michelin guide has returned to Los Angeles with the new California guide. Seven new LA-area restaurants have been awarded the coveted Michelin star, along with many that were selected for the Bib Gourmand category.
Michelin stars are awarded based on the following criteria:
1. Quality of ingredients
2. Mastery of the cooking
3. Harmony of the flavors
4. Artistry of the Chef as reflected in the cuisine
5. Consistency, both over time and across the entire menu

715 * (One Star)
"Originally from Osaka Prefecture, Chef Seigo Tamura came to the United States with dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. Thankfully for Los Angeles, the only points he's scoring are with diners savoring his sushi." - Michelin

Camphor * (One Star)
"Headed by uber-talented Chefs Max Boonthanakit and Lijo George, Camphor plates seriously good French fare with a sprinkle of spicing from Southeast Asia. Creative cocktails, including the refreshing Saint-Germain, complete the experience." - Michelin

Citrin * (One Star)
"Chef Ken Takayama's cuisine sends forth signature combinations of French technique with an abundance of California's seasonal produce, focusing on updated takes on classically rooted flavors with modern, global touches.Chef Ken Takayama." - Michelin

Gwen * (One Star)
"During the day, this enticingly arranged butcher shop sells humanely raised meats from local partner farms. By night, Gwen opens into a glowing dining room showcasing the same upscale cuts à la carte and on its multicourse tasting." - Michelin

Hatchet Hall * (One Star)
"This is open-flame cooking, rendered with a Southern twang and seasonal focus thanks to an abundance of local product." - Michelin

Manzke * (One Star)
"This eponymous fine dining concept from Walter and Margarita Manzke is in the same building as their more casual Bicyclette Bistro. Here, you'll settle in for a ten-course tasting menu boasting a contemporary style that blends French techniques with Californian influences and Asian notes." - Michelin

Sushi Kaneyoshi * (One Star)
"Great care is taken with every detail, whether it's the quality of ingredients or the artful plating—some of the pottery is even handmade by Chef Yoshiyuki Inoue." - Michelin
Bib Gourmand
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
"On a sun-soaked corner of Sunset Boulevard, find one of the city’s most compelling reasons to wake up early. Anybody can throw together a breakfast sandwich, but few compare to the one at All Day Baby." - Michelin

Chulita
"Tacos are non-negotiable—these are not your typical street tacos. Order the tinga de pollo, filled with juicy chicken, or go straight for the steak taco with its slight char." - Michelin

Flavors From Afar
"A kitchen on a mission, Flavors from Afar works with refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants to highlight recipes from their native countries." - Michelin

Ipoh Kopitiam
"Everybody orders the tender Hainanese chicken, served with a trio of dipping sauces and a dome of seasoned rice." - Michelin

Lalibela
"Chef/owner Tenagne Belachew and her daughters are congenial fixtures in a simply adorned setting that feels like a humble abode. They are content to let the food do the talking and offer a dazzling selection of vibrant Ethiopian classics with vegetables and meat alike arriving on oversized silver platters lined with injera." - Michelin

Moo's Craft Barbecue
"High school sweethearts Andrew and Michelle Muñoz are living a dream come true. What started out as a backyard hobby smoking meats on weekends has transformed into a full-fledged restaurant in Lincoln Heights." - Michelin

Pijja Palace
"Indian Sports Bar is not a phrase you hear often, if at all, so it’s no surprise that this quirky hotspot at the base of a Comfort Inn defies labels. Large flatscreen TVs showing the day’s game hang on every wall, and people do indeed come here to cheer on their team. The food is equally original, riffing on classic bar dishes but elevating them with astute seasoning and careful preparation." - Michelin

Pizzeria Bianco
"Those who think Los Angeles can't compete with New York when it comes to pizza obviously haven't been to Pizzeria Bianco." - Michelin

Saffy's
"Crackling flames, heat radiating from the coals, the constant kneading and stretching of dough— the visceral nature of Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis’s latest restaurant is impossible to ignore." - Michelin
Michelin Recommended

Antico Nuovo
"A hand-cranked rotisserie grill is the centerpiece of this handsome kitchen, which turns out hearty pastas and big proteins." - Michelin


asterid by Ray Garcia
"The evolving menu draws from seasonal local produce and Latin American, Asian, and European influences with Chef Garcia's distinctive Angeleno point of view." - Michelin

Chiang Rai
"Chiang Rai is exactly why you don't judge a book by its cover. You could easily walk by its generic-looking facade, but that would be such a shame indeed. Inside, it's delightfully quirky and colorful with a contemporary vibe. And then there's the food." - Michelin

Damian
"The uni tostada with a blue corn base topped with a generous pile of uni petals and a "Caesar salad" represents the kitchen's modern, subtle layering technique." - Michelin

Fia Steak
"Some places are just right for stopping in on a regular weeknight, and then there's Fia Steak. This no expense-spared spot is just right for getting dressed up and feeling festive, even if all you're celebrating is the end of the week." - Michelin


Girl & the Goat
"Savory dishes, like roasted oysters and goat curry, feed the evening crowds while über-popular Sunday brunch lures diners with items like the potato crepe, a whimsical riff on the Vietnamese banh xeo." - Michelin

Horses
"Endive dressed in a creamy Caesar is one of the best salads in the city, while blood sausage with fried hen’s egg or an off-menu shell pasta tossed in vodka sauce offer hearty satisfaction." - Michelin

Kinn
"Chef Ki Kim delivers something special with Kinn. Tucked along a main artery of K-town, the slim, modern space is fitted with a blonde wood counter and tables. Whether preparing dishes or presenting them, the chef and his team deliver an exclusive experience." - Michelin



Kodō
"The sushi and nigiri are so good that you won't even notice the trendy crowd snapping photos for their Instagram feed." - Michelin

LA Cha Cha Cha
"This sister spot to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá delivers on its name with its upbeat atmosphere. The indoor-outdoor space with West-facing views of DTLA feels like a lush garden, albeit one with hip mid-century modern furnishings." - Michelin

LULU
"Think dining at a museum requires toting a silver tray? Meet Lulu. This charming restaurant may be nestled within a courtyard at the Hammer Museum, but there's nothing ho-hum about it." - Michelin

Lumière Brasserie
"Nestled inside the Fairmont Century Plaza, Lumière is a relaxed brasserie-styled spot for French-inspired cooking." - Michelin

MATŪ
"Steaks hail from New Zealand (matū is a Māori word) and their wood-fired preparation delivers on the promise of tender and juicy meat." - Michelin

Meteora
"Stepping through a door framed in woven branches into this dimly lit, incense-clouded fairyland is a distinctly immersive experience, down to the somewhat unearthly soundtrack of new age trance music." - Michelin

RYLA
"Expect contemporary cooking with a Japanese focus and broad Asian elements. The menu offers a panoply of small plates—ideal for sharing but you may not want to." - Michelin

San Laurel
"San Laurel is at the top of its game—quite literally, since this tenth-floor dazzler affords unobstructed views of Walt Disney Concert Hall from its polished perch." - Michelin

Shunji Japanese Cuisine
"Begin with a handful of bites, like sesame tofu or smoked King mackerel with dots of green onion and ginger sauce. Then move on to the nigiri, of which sea perch and sea eel are both exemplary." - Michelin

Sushi Nikkei
"Blending Peruvian influences and elements with traditional Japanese sushi, the menu is deceptively large and brimming with tempting options." - Michelin

Sushi Takeda
"Located on the third floor of Weller Court in Little Tokyo, Sushi Takeda is fairly new to the scene but already has a loyal following." - Michelin

Yangban Society
"Katianna and John Hong are behind Yangban Society, a DTLA multihyphenate that is equal parts deli, mini-mart (with items hand picked by Chef Katianna) and restaurant offering a multicourse prix fixe." - Michelin

Yunomi Handroll
"A signature for a reason, the Yunomi special handroll marries spicy albacore, shrimp tempura, crunchy onions and truffle soy." - Michelin