L.A.’s food scene has no borders. These restaurants are taking fusion cuisine to a whole new level
L.A. is one of the most diverse cities in the U.S., and its many fusion restaurants reflect this through their innovative blend of flavors. Discover these L.A. restaurants serving up inventive culinary mashups that bring together flavors from around the world.
OyBar
This Jewish-Japanese-French fusion serves dishes like matzah ball ramen, shiro dashi steak frites, and wagyu beef hot dogs. And Chef-Owner Jeff Strauss saves half of the restaurant’s tables for walk-in guests too, so no need to deal with a hard-to-get reservation!
Escala
This Colombian-Korean fusion joint located in K-Town is best known for its pork belly arepas. Inspired by the owner’s move from Seoul to Bogotá and eventually to L.A., Chef Chris Oh takes you on an immersive multicultural experience that integrates art and delicious food to retrace the steps of his life.
Vin Folk
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Founded by husband-and-wife duo Kevin De Los Santos and Katya Shastova, Vin Folk combines flavors from their Filipino and Russian cultures, amongst many others. Santos and Shastova previously worked at Michelin-starred Somni and Vespertine, and now have created a tasting menu of their own. The Hermosa Beach restaurant was recently featured on the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand list, and is most known for their delicious Chilli Crab!
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Badmaash
Hidden in Downtown LA, this Indian-American fusion serves a delectable chicken tikka poutine and chilli cheese naan alongside more traditional Indian dishes. Pair their tandoori chicken wings with a mango lassi for a mix of both!
Pijja Palace
This Indian-Italian sports bar in Silverlake serves their take on traditional comfort food. Their Malai Rigatoni brilliantly uses an Indian curry base as a pasta sauce, while their green tikka masala “pijja” — or pizza — does the same, but with an Italian flatbread as its base.
Sushi Nikkei
This Long Beach Peruvian-Japanese sushi restaurant takes its name from the Japanese word “nikkeijin”, which refers to Japanese emigrants, particularly those in Latin America. Nikkei Chef-Owner Eduardo Chang is a member of the “Generacion con Causa”, a movement dedicated to preserving Peruvian cuisine. So while you feast on delicious nori tacos, grilled scallops, and ceviche, remember that you’re helping to preserve Peruvian culture too!
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