Los Angeles is a diverse city and with a city so diverse, you can expect to see cultural worlds coming together, especially through food. This is where we can find several fusion restaurants all over the city. For those that don’t know, fusion restaurants are a type of restaurant where the menu incorporates many culinary customs or cuisines. These places frequently combine ingredients, cooking methods, and flavors from several geographical or cultural areas to produce novel and distinctive dishes that are not offered by a “regular” restaurant.
Here are some exciting fusion restaurants to keep an 👀 for:
1. Caveman Kitchen
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Address: 2215 Vermont Ave #101, 102, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Inspired by flavors from across South America, this gritty restaurant is perfect for the hearty, elbows-on-the-table meal meal. Come here for their signature lomo saltado and you will find yourself a regular for their eclectic Cuban, Mexican and American influences.
2. SukaSukaSaya
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Address: 3087 W Pico Blvd #9, Los Angeles, CA 90006
SukaSukaSaya is a locally owned and operated noodles shop in the heart of L.A. serving a wide range of delectable dishes to suit every palate. Their menu includes traditional Asian dishes such as both Indonesian and Japanese flavors.
3. Mikaza Sushi and Lounge
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Address: 542 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
From the octopus tentacles of their Pulpo Mikaza to the fresh sashimi of their Tiradito de Halibut, this spot brings Peruvian-style sushi to the heart of downtown L.A. The expansive outdoor seating area and beautiful mural by renowned artists Robert Vargas make Mikaza a place to marvel and enjoy.
4. 23rd Street Cafe Indian Restaurant
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Address: 936 W 23rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Combining elements of Indian, Mexican and American cuisine, this cafe packs its food with unique flavors from across the globe. Even their signature burrito wraps a piping hot tortilla around staples of Indian cuisine.
5. Ebaes
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Address: 2314 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007
A meal at Ebaes carefully fuses Korean and Thai influences for a twist on traditional Asian flavors. From Thai style ramen to Japanese poke, this bold and earthy cornerstone is a staple for USC students.