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Under-the-Radar New Restaurants to Check Out in Los Angeles, May 2025
Brand new restaurants open every day across the Southland, usually without too much fanfare. This periodic compilation highlights some of the most notable and under-the-radar places that have sprouted up recently. From the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay, from the Westside to the San Gabriel Valley — let's dive right in. For the biggest restaurant openings in town, check out this companion list .
Koreatown— A new tea shop has swung in to replace Tiger Sugar in Koreatown's Chapman Market. Cha Redefine is now open in the market, which is also home to Korean barbecue restaurant Origin and modern Korean restaurant Danbi. The shop's signature drink is the Chappuccino, a tea cappuccino in flavors like Taro Tornado and jasmine green tea. Other drinks include matcha lattes, a cream foam-topped osmanthus oolong, and strawberry green tea. 3465 W. Sixth Street, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90020.
Silver Lake— Skyr brand Thor's Skyr has opened a cafe in Silver Lake serving its signature Icelandic cultured dairy product in granola- and fruit-topped bowls, plus waffles, coffee, sandwiches, and shakes. Try the Thor's Hammer bowl with acai, strawberries, blueberries, salted caramel coconut flakes, and more. 1639 1/2 Silver Lake Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026 .
West Hollywood— Japan comes to LA at Soma Suisan, a sushi restaurant run by a supplier from Tokyo's Toyosu Market. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves a menu of nigiri, cut rolls, hand rolls, and grilled mackerel. The supplier's specialty is tuna, so make sure to try the toro off the menu. 521 N. La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048.
Venice — The latest restaurant to completely reject seed oils is Talo Organic, a fast-casual restaurant serving grass-fed and pasture-raised protein as part of a gluten-free menu. The restaurant serves rice bowls, tacos, and of course, tallow-fried French fries. 401 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291.
Koreatown— Coin De Rue's location on 125 N. Western Avenue has flipped into Dalkom, a new dessert cafe in Koreatown (Coin De Rue's other bakery/cafe on Western and Eleventh Street is still open). Settle into one of the cafe's seats to enjoy injeolmi cream buns, Hokkaido cheesecake, matcha cookies, and cream-filled maritozzo. Drink options include cream-topped cold brew, a yuzu slush, and a dirty chai latte with a shot of espresso. 125 N. Western Avenue, #113, Los Angeles, CA 90004
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