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Hidden Gems in Pacific Palisades

Some of the best spots in Pacific Palisades don't have lines out the door — yet. These hidden gems fly under the radar but deliver on every level.

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Krishna Lunch SoCal Food Truck
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Krishna Lunch SoCal Food Truck

Under the radar — locals-only casual & chill gem

Low-key SoCal food truck for quick, budget-friendly lunch plates.

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Pacific Palisades
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626 PHO
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626 PHO

Under the radar — locals-only casual & cozy gem

Comforting Vietnamese pho in a relaxed Baldwin Park neighborhood spot.

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Pacific Palisades
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Maru Korean Bistro
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Maru Korean Bistro

Under the radar — locals-only casual & cozy gem

Neighborhood Korean bistro for shareable plates and comforting stews in a low-key setting.

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Pacific Palisades
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Omma Tofu House
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Omma Tofu House

Under the radar — locals-only casual & cozy gem

Low-key Korean tofu-house comfort food in Arcadia, built for quick, warming meals.

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Pacific Palisades
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Muzen Roll & Boba
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Muzen Roll & Boba

Under the radar — locals-only casual & chill gem

Fast-casual sushi rolls and boba tea stop in Sherman Oaks.

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Pacific Palisades
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bar Ella Pacific Beach
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bar Ella Pacific Beach

Under the radar — locals-only casual & trendy gem

A buzzy Garnet Ave hangout for cocktails and a fun, low-pressure night out.

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Pacific Palisades
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Mediterranean Express
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Mediterranean Express

Under the radar — locals-only casual & chill gem

Quick, budget Mediterranean plates and wraps on Ventura Blvd for an easy bite.

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Pacific Palisades
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Froggy's by the French Gourmet
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Froggy's by the French Gourmet

Under the radar — locals-only casual & chill gem

Low-key neighborhood bar for cheap drinks and an easygoing local crowd.

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Pacific Palisades
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moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls - Culver City)
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moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls - Culver City)

Under the radar — locals-only casual & trendy gem

Fast-casual, Korean-inspired healthy bowls built for easy pickup and takeout.

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Pacific Palisades
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Candy's Boom Boom Room
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Candy's Boom Boom Room

Under the radar — locals-only casual & lively gem

Budget-friendly beach-area bar for easy drinks and late-night hangs.

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Pacific Palisades
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Lemón Zëst
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Lemón Zëst

Under the radar — locals-only casual & cozy gem

Bright, citrus-leaning neighborhood restaurant tucked along Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks.

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