Sure , back in the day , restaurants were knocked simply for being a chain . But LA is so jumbo and go around out that the metropolis is practically made for restaurants with multiple locations . gratefully , some hoi polloi got wise and developed these killer chain your friends in other cities can only dream of . For now .
< h2 > Sugarfish
< strong > Number of locations: 10 < br /> Why it ’s great: It ’s hard to argue any other way for what is probably LA ’s most incredible mountain range . The sushi at Sugarfish is so beloved that calling it a “ mountain chain ” almost feel like some sort of soiled word . Beloved , longtime Chef Nozawa know a thing or two about a fish or two , and , trust US , there ’s never a unsound prison term for a Nozawa Trust Me , which includes tuna sashimi , edamame , albacore / salmon / yellowtail / halibut / snapper sushi , a toro hand whorl , a blue crab hand roll , and a daily special ) .
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< h2 > Mendocino Farms
< strong > routine of locations: 12 , before long to be 14 < atomic number 35 /> Why it ’s great: Mendo go in DTLA , but REALLY it protrude at the farms it sources its ingredients – always top notch , and always fresh – from . Obviously , they use those ingredients to cruise a ton of maximally - tasty sandwich , like its Kurobuta porc belly banh mi ( caramelized pork barrel belly , mansion - pickle daikon & amp ; carrot , cilantro , cucumbers , jalapeños , and chili aioli on ciabatta ) , and Orcinus orca salads like its Gallus gallus - and - goat high mallow Save Drake Farm ’s salad – which , < a href=“https://www.thrillist.com / eat / los - angeles / thing - you - didnt - know - about - m … ; target="_blank”>literally , saved Drakes Farm . Boom .
< h2 > Lotería Grill
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< strong > Number of locations: Six < br /> Why it ’s great: It ’d be about impossible to even estimate Lotería was a Sir Ernst Boris Chain upon first glimpse at that menu . Chile rellenos satiate with goat cheese , chorizo , plantain and queso fresco ? Braised bitch tongue in tomatillo sauce ? Mole poblano enchiladas ? Gobble those beauties up . And its cochinita pibil can brook up to most of the pibil spots in the whole urban center – it ’s really that good . Brownie points for its extra savoury pickled violent onion plant .
< h2>800 Degrees Pizza
< strong > Number of locations: Seven < br /> Why it ’s great: Literally everybody have intercourse 800 Degrees , probably because it ’s the Chipotle - of - pizzerias - but - in - a - good - way . The diaphanous amount of customizability does n’t outweigh the fact that the pizza is straight - up pleasant-tasting . pick out from a broad range of proteins like soppressata , nut , and even shrimp – and < em > then prefer from a wide range of Malva sylvestris like feta , gorgonzola , and fontina . And THEN prefer from a wide mountain range of toppings like heirloom tomato , pine nuts , and pickled peppadews . Then choose from a wide reach of food comas.<!– undivided crease templet – >
Mendocino Farms
< h2 > Lemonade
< unassailable > Number of locations: 20 < br /> Why it ’s great: The revolving - salads marketplace section of Lemonade is pretty penny-pinching to unstoppable . The mini - chain ( which include a point of view at LAX ) constantly changing its seasonal alternative , but also knows better than to take any of its staples off the menu , like that oh - so - tasty tomato , avocado pear , and pine ball salad or the lemongrass chicken coleslaw . But beyond the marketplace , they rock tons of chilis and braises ( admit a red miso beef short rib that will haunt your dreams ) , sandwiches , and a option bakery part . Oh , and no surprise : the lemonade are also great. <br / >
< h2 > The Stand
Loteria Grill Studio City
< strong > phone number of locations: Four < br /> Why it ’s great: The Stand straddles the line between classic and designer Burger with options as round-eyed as its Stand Burger , w/ grill onions , lolly , tomato , pickles , and special sauce , and as complex as its Apple Slaw Turkey Burger , w/ apple slaw , Armerican cheddar , butternut squash , lolly , and BBQ sauce . Oh , you ’re of the red-hot dog sentiment ? Do n’t fret – they ’ve draw circle of dog-iron , sausages , and brats , as well as a great selection of topping , like bacon / tomato pickle and chimichurri slaw . And fuddle . They got booze. <br / >
< h2 > Zankou
< strong > Number of locations: Eight < br /> Why it ’s great: This Armenian rotisserie crybaby patch knocks it out of the parking area at every emplacement , even though < a href=“https://www.thrillist.com / wipe out / los - angeles / thing - you - didn - t - know - about- … ; target="_blank”>they’re not really all created equal . That said , the chicken tarna plate is excellent , and its garlic sauce is the stuff of dreams ( maybe because they use nothing but real Gilroy garlic ) . Though not every location is exactly the same , you ’re making the right decision at whichever one you go to . ‘ Cause , ya know . Did you even scan what we tell about the garlic sauce ?
800 Degrees Pizza
< h2 > Tommy’s
< impregnable > Number of locations: 27 < br /> Why it ’s great : < /strong > Most Angelenos think of Tommy ’s when they hear “ chili burger , ” and there ’s definitely a ground for that : Tommy ’s has been absolutely bump off the chili Warren Burger game since 1946 . The original location is still assailable , too , so point over to Rampart and Beverly and peep it for yourself . And by cheep it we think of stick to your typeface into a tub of chili . Maybe lap it down with some Burger . Your call. <!– single line templet – >
< h2 > Wurstküche
The Stand
< strong > Number of locations: Two < br /> Why it ’s great: You ’re in all probability sick and tired of always eat on the same sausage and drinking the same beer . golden for you Wurstküche has specialty brat and sausages , like its ever - so - buttery rattlesnake & amp ; rabbit sausage , or its succulent duck & amp ; Baron Verulam blimp . Its huge selection of German and Belgian taps also complain ass , with ale like Bitburger ( 4.8 % ) and N’Ice Chouffe ( 10 % ) . And , pro tip : it ’s say vurst - cue - cha. ;
< h2 > Tender Greens
< warm > Number of locations: 15 < br /> Why it ’s great: There ’s no way you could find a better steak in this price range than the one LA - based TG is slicin ’ up . Its mashed potatoes are fluffy mounds of heaven , and its marketplace sides stand up to places that charge twice as much for the same quality . And come thirsty , because its lemonade is as good as its on - conscription beer and wine selection.<!– single pedigree template – >
Zankou Chicken
< h2 > The Larder
< solid > Number of locations: Three < br /> Why it ’s great: Under the direction of two award - winning chef ( one with a James Beard nominating speech under his swath ) , The Larder is as upscale as a chemical chain can get , and you ’ll see why once you stare into the soul of some of its tempura - battered fish wetback , or The Argentine – a joint boeuf , manchego , pimiento aioli , and olive chimichurri sandwich . Get your buttery on at any of its Beverly Hills , Beverly Grove , or , if you ’re forget town for some reason , LAX locations.<a class=“vortex - open " data - campaign=“2839 " href=“https://signup.thrillist.com/" ; target="_blank”>Sign up here for our day-to-day LA email and be the first to get all the food for thought / potable / sport Los Angeles has to offer.<a href=“https://www.thrillist.com / authors / Thornton Niven Wilder - shaw" ; target="blank”>Wilder Shaw is a even Thrillist contributor who really does n’t think it ’s so much to involve for even ONE undivided PRET A MANGER TO OPEN IN LA . solace him on Twitter at < a href=“https://twitter.com / wildershaw" ; target="blank”>@WilderShaw and Instagram at < a href=“https://www.instagram.com / wildershaw/" ; target="_blank”>@wildershaw.
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Tender Greens Glendale
