Best Cultural Restaurants to Visit in LA during the Summer

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Smriti Kaushik '20, Staff Writer

  1. Sol Mexican Cocina- Mexican

This unique Mexican restaurant is inspired with the authentic dishes made in Baja California. Sol Mexican Cocina is famous for their traditional Baja recipes, especially the grilled carne tacos. All their meals are served with a variety of freshly made beans, guacamole, and salsa. If you’re vegetarian, then there are many options to choose from including soups, salads, and many other authentic dishes.

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  1. Bahay Kubo- Filipino

This restaurant is rated well for its truly authentic Filipino style. The restaurant itself is designed like a bahay kubo, a type of indigenous hut in the Philippines. Everything is made with fresh ingredients and it is served traditionally. Bahay Kubo is the perfect place to go for an experience for an authentic Filipino meal and it will leave you wanting to go again.

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  1. Natalee Thai- Thai

This Thai restaurant is specialized in serving food, from all parts of Thailand, which is made with the perfect spices. The restaurant is a modern and spirited setting, but the food is customary and includes plenty of options for vegetarians.

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  1. Elite Restaurant- Chinese

The name says it all for this restaurant. It offers a classic feel and everything is made with great manner. Elite Restaurant is well known for its dim sums. There are numerous types of dim sums offered and they are all high-quality.

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  1. Bombay Palace- Indian

Located in Beverly Hills, this restaurant is elegant with a contemporary design including walls aligned with traditional Indian structures. More importantly, the food is delicately seasoned and customarily spiced. A perfect setting for both nonvegetarians and vegetarians alike.

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  1. Osteria La Buca – Italian

Osteria La Buca is a classic Italian restaurant with delicious, healthy and finely cooked food. The pastas are made from scratch and they represent “fresh farm conditions”. Furthermore, there are options for vegans and those who are gluten free.

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  1. A Food Affair – French

A well defined French restaurant, A Food Affair, offers all kinds of varieties of food. The food is known to be traditionally french with “an American twist”. The menu includes organic and healthy options as well.

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