Kato is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

1. Kato

8.2
11925 Santa Monica Blvd (Brockton), Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Westgate · 8 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: The most amazing omakase and chill vibe. Every course was delicious, unique, clean (in that crisp way). Fav was uni on tapioca toast, short rib, dungeness chawanmushi, and the sweet potato dessert.

Ryan L.Ryan Leggett: Everything was phenomenal. The vibe, the food, the service, the staff. Remember it’s BYOB. They recommended a Pinot Gris to go with the meal and it was 👌

Ben K.Ben Kim: Congrats on one of the few Michelin stars in LA!!

Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

2. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

8.5
2057 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 208 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer Cho: Chill music, vibe, atmosphere paired with great food.

Lawrence T.Lawrence T: Don't miss out on the Lunch only Tsukemen! Ask to add water to the broth after you finish dipping!

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: Tsujita, a spinoff of a revered Tokyo ramen restaurant, is so far ahead of its competition that the others may as well not exist. Read more.

Honeymee is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

3. Honeymee

8.2
11301 W Olympic Blvd Ste 104 (Sawtelle), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · West Los Angeles · 35 tips and reviews

AnissaAnissa: Soft serve is great for honey lovers (just a tad sweet). Recommend sharing unless you really like soft serve!

Ryan P.Ryan Patrick: Get the Honeymee but add extra honey drizzle.

Nick S.Nick Stanzione: Go for the honeymee

Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen West L.A. is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

4. Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen West L.A.

8.3
1601 Sawtelle Blvd #101, Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 40 tips and reviews

Tiffany P.Tiffany Prugpichailers: Fried chicken with yuzu sauce is crispy, moist, and yummy! Chashu bowl is good, too.

Denise "Niecee" G.Denise "Niecee" Garciano: It's like they dropped a stick of butter in the Hakata Ramen broth....Mmmmmm!!

Keith C.Keith Chu: Check in on FB for a free 2nd round of noodles

Siam Chan is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

5. Siam Chan

8.1
1611 Colby Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 17 tips and reviews

Sara M.Sara Mouser: Great hole in the wall! Good for casual dinning or take out. Friendly service.

HeatherHeather: Great little find. The fried tofu was great. So was the green curry!

Kelly B.Kelly Bone: $6 lunch specials with veggie (tofu) options... like this red curry!

B Sweet Dessert Bar is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

6. B Sweet Dessert Bar

8.3
2005 Sawtelle Blvd (at La Grange Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · West Los Angeles · 35 tips and reviews

Deep S.Deep Sidhpura: Red Velvet bread pudding with vanilla ice cream is pure bliss!

Christina C.Christina Chin: Bread pudding with ice cream scoop! Salted caramel

Christine D.Christine D.: The chocolate fudge Bread pudding is awesome!

Plan Check Kitchen + Bar is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

7. Plan Check Kitchen + Bar

8.3
1800 Sawtelle Blvd (at Nebraska Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · West Los Angeles · 168 tips and reviews

Eric T.Eric Tash: If you live in LA or visit, make it a mission to get here. My wife and I had the bleuprint burger and crab dip which were both superb and memorable.

ashton k.ashton kutcher: Spicy chicken sandwich

Christopher L.Christopher Laedlein: Do the donuts

San Francisco Saloon is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

8. San Francisco Saloon

7.6
11501 W Pico Blvd (Gateway Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · West Los Angeles · 45 tips and reviews

Joe C.Joe Cacace: Good happy hour, decently priced drinks outside of HH, plenty of flat screens, though I don't recommend going while the 49ers are playing, unless you're a 49ers fan. Otherwise, cool, laid back spot

Angelica M.Angelica Monroe: The Bloody Mary's are sooooo good, and spicy. The chicken wings are insane. Happy staff, overall good vibes. If you love getting drunk and listening to 90's hip hop, come here. New fave

John H.John Hardin: Go Giants! Best place in LA to remind this city who the real champions are.

Marugame Udon is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

9. Marugame Udon

8.5
2029 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Udon Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 11 tips and reviews

Deep S.Deep Sidhpura: I loved their Vegan Ramen but they discontinued it! Still like their Fried Karage though!

Nick S.Nick Saretzky: Delicious. Fast. Cheap. One-two combo of 🍜 and 🍤 is always a winner 🎉

Feby V.Feby Vby: Beef udon is the best!

Tatsu Ramen is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

10. Tatsu Ramen

7.9
2123 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 90 tips and reviews

Ross S.Ross Stewart: Customize your ramen, more garlic (it's free) or no egg, extra noodles, more spring onion. It's easy to get it perfect with their iPad ordering system. Sake selection at affordable prices.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Modern, high-tech ramen shop in Little Osaka with iPad ordering for maximum customization. The Soul Ramen is a riff off of traditional tonkotsu.

Eve L.Eve Landis: I like the ordering system ... iPad !

Mom's Bar & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

11. Mom's Bar & Lounge

7.4
12238 Santa Monica Blvd (at Wellesley Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · West Los Angeles · 67 tips and reviews

Doug A.Doug A.: One of the best bars you can party and chill with good company. The lounge area is dope

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Low key bar with great music for dancing. More spacious than it seems with the back area lounges.

David O.David Ortiz: Try the Apple Midnight Moon, delicious and basically pure alcohol (They also have Cherry). Easy path to a (un)forgettable night.

Churros Calientes is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

12. Churros Calientes

7.7
11521 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · West Los Angeles · 52 tips and reviews

Jamil T.Jamil Toure: If u have time to sit & chill, get the #café cubano... Hand-ground #turbinado sugar makes a sweet foam. And of course, fresh churros w/guava & crema! Nice one.

David H.David Heiser: Awesome churros. Get two orders, one with chocolate caliente and one with dulce de leche.

Catherine D.Catherine Davis: Definitely come here with your friends like I did. Sandro the owner is a freaking sweetheart. The chocolate churro is to die for. I'm here right now actually YAY

Coffee Tomo is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

13. Coffee Tomo

8.1
11309 Mississippi Ave (at Sawtelle Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · West Los Angeles · 75 tips and reviews

Pedro S.Pedro Seguel Varas: Nice expreso macchiato. Relax ambience

Ece Ö.Ece Öncü: Not-your-typical pretzels are made to order! Cheese, sweet potato or red bean, choose one and rejoice Tomo's pretzel masterpieces. Friendly service and sublime coffee is a major plus.

Eve L.Eve Landis: Try the green tea latte... good warm, creamy for cold days

Tsujita Annex is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

14. Tsujita Annex

8.3
2050 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 53 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kwon: LONG WAIT. But the Tsukeman ramen is absolutely worth it! Tasty broth and pork!

Joseph C.Joseph C: Japanese Style Bidet for a Sure Clean! 👍😂🌊 The Best Part, is the Seat Warming Option! Nice & Toasty!♨😂😂😂😂😂

feliciafelicia: big servings. dipping ramen is yummy but so fatty.

Chinchikurin is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

15. Chinchikurin

8.4
2119 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 8 tips and reviews

Rj S.Rj St Thomas: Amazing! The okonomiyaki is to die for! Get the one with beef!

Danny N.Danny Nathan: Really tasty. Come hungry. Try it with crispy noodles and squid.

Enoch W.Enoch Wong: Perfect noodles!!!:)