3. Izaka-ya by Katsuya
8.5
8420 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 126 tips and reviews
Andrew Meengern: The garlic albacore w/black truffle is the best thing I've had here and I've tried a lot of things!
Giancarlo S.: If you just order california rolls here, you are missing out. Get the garlic albacore w/black truffle. The garlic toro with crispy spinach is amazing.
Niken: The crispy spinach on the garlic toro dish is great! And the far from ordinary tasting spicy tuna on crispy rice is amazing. So is the nasu miso.
4. Tatsu Ramen
8.7
7111 Melrose Ave (La Brea), Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Mid-City West · 83 tips and reviews
Jennifer: The iPad ordering is neat, but no technology can save the (horribly dry) pork bun. Stick to the ramen and make sure you request some extra garlic.
Chez Stock: Any place that has a garlic press on the table is a-ok in my book.
Talisa Chang: I liked the soul ramen the best, with an egg. Add some crushed garlic and corn and don't forget to tip.
9. Spartina
8.2
7505 Melrose Ave (Gardner Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 16 tips and reviews
Thomas Colton: Grilled avocado, beef belly hash with raddichio and fried egg. spaghettini with black and white garlic and calabrian chiles. Finish at broken lemon tart with seascape strawberries. That's the call.
Panagis Vagenas: The black and white garlic spaghettini with Calabrian chilies is absolutely amazing! Very rich and delicious. I'm definitely going back for that dish!!
Food Critic: Their pastas are the best!! I recommend it 9/10
10. Plancha Tacos
8.1
8250 W 3rd St (Sweetzer), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 59 tips and reviews
Vanessa Griggs: The spicy garlic shrimp tacos with a squeeze of lime will take you to the curb of heaven.
Joseph C: You Must Try The Tiger Taco! (Spicy Garlic Shrimp, Melted Jack, Onions & Cilantro on Corn Tortillas) 👍
Carleen: you'll have dreams of these tacos: super cheap + flavorful! get the tiger shrimp, playa fish, grilled fish and al pastor tacos.
Marissa: You must try Brother's Products!! Their spicy feta and sundries tomato dip is out of this WORLD. I come every Sunday and get four, just of that one! Also try the spicy lebneh and garlic basil spread.
Daniel L.: Apologies in advance for the lack of description, but ... Find the hummus lady and get the "Kitchen Sink" hummus if spice & garlic are your thing. DELICIOUS!
Emilio Smeke: Red snapper ceviche and also the empanadas are the best!
12. Sake House Miro
8.0
809 S LA Brea Ave (at 8th St), Los Angeles, CA
Sake Bar · Miracle Mile · 26 tips and reviews
Robert Lewis: Asahi tall boys <3, Shrimp robata <3, Saki <3<3<3, Garlic Butter Albacore.......incredible
Rodney Clouden: Grilled yellowtail collar, grilled mackerel and garlic butter albacore. Crazy good!
Chris “RockNRollGeek” Darbro 🤘: Bulgogi, the sake, Albacore carpaccio, everything on the menu is fantastic. You can't really go wrong.
13. Carlitos Gardel Restaurant
7.9
7963 Melrose Ave (btw Crescent Heights & Fairfax), Los Angeles, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 29 tips and reviews
G .: Garlic Fries. Parrillada Argentina (for 2). Not on the menu, but ask for the green mash potatoes. It's great!
Navin: Garlic fries are to die for. Love the skirt steak (and I'm usually a filet mignon guy). They definitely know their wines and have a great selection, red or white!
Dawn M: The Weinert Malbec is delicious along with the filet! Mmmmm