Restaurant guides, picked by taste
Taste-first guides to eating well in Los Angeles — by campus, neighborhood, price, and occasion. Every pick comes with who it’s for, not just a star number.
Westwood / Sawtelle
Best Cheap Eats Near UCLA
The best cheap eats near UCLA — real student-budget picks in Westwood Village and Sawtelle. Maximum flavor per dollar, from iconic ice cream sandwiches to Persian sandwiches and noodles.
USC / South LA
Best Cheap Eats Near USC
The best cheap eats near USC — real student-budget picks within walking distance or a short ride of campus. Maximum flavor per dollar, organized by taste and occasion.
Koreatown / Westwood / DTLA
Best Late Night Food in LA for Students
The best late night food in Los Angeles for USC and UCLA students — where to eat after midnight near both campuses, from 24-hour Koreatown tofu houses to Westwood burgers and noodles.
Westwood / Sawtelle
Best Restaurants Near UCLA
The best restaurants near UCLA for students — real picks in Westwood Village, Sawtelle Japantown, and the Persian corridor on Westwood Blvd. Organized by taste, price, and occasion.
USC / South LA
Best Restaurants Near USC
The best restaurants near USC for students — real picks within walking distance or a short ride of campus, organized by taste, price, and occasion. From USC Village to Mercado La Paloma and DTLA.