🇺🇸 Drove 300+ Miles to LA Just For These Meals! 😋

As a Bay Area foodie, I’ve always felt LA is the real cheese to my mouse 🧀✨ This Thanksgiving, I hit the road for over 300 miles — and it was totally worth every bite! 🍣 1. Norikaya (Ktown) Lisa from BLACKPINK’s spot! Valet available 💅 $69 pp for fresh hand rolls and sashimi — tasty, beautifully presented. The ceramics are by local artists. No regrets! ☕️ 2. Maru Coffee A 3 PM line out the door says it all. Cream top coffee — subtly sweet foam meets bold brew. I’d wait 10 minutes for this any day! 🍝 3. Cento Pasta Bar Pasta lovers, rejoice! From beef tartare to spicy nduja pasta and a banana-infused tiramisu that bursts in your mouth — every dish sings. Open kitchen vibes 👨🍳💚 🥑 4. Manuela (Arts District) Near Dover Street Market. Their shrimp & grits with mushrooms was unexpectedly umami and addicting. Very “Chinese-friendly” brunch! The lush green interior is a vibe 🌿 🍳 5. Republique A brunch icon. Kimchi fried rice = carb heaven that fuels your whole day. Always reliable, always satisfying. 🍜 6. Song He Noodle House (DTLA) Perfect post-night-out warm-up. Cozy, comforting congee and noodles — a hug in a bowl for the soul. LA, you never disappoint. Already dreaming of my next food pilgrimage 🚗💨 #LAfood #LosAngelesEats #FoodPilgrimage #Norikaya #MaruCoffee #CentoPasta #ManuelaLA #Republique #SongHeNoodle #BayAreaToLA #EatLA #FoodieRoadTrip #ThanksgivingFeast #LAbrunch #NoodleLover