LA's Culinary Caliber Gets a Boost in January
As the city gears up for 2026, Los Angeles is off to a sizzling start with an exciting array of new restaurant openings that promise to take the dining scene by storm. In keeping with its reputation as a global foodie hotspot, LA continues to innovate and adapt, showcasing a diverse range of flavors that cater to every palate.
Just as December's end brought us some memorable newcomers, including Hermon's innovative American fare, Henrietta's eclectic Echo Park offerings, and the French-inspired Régalade on West 3rd Street, January is ushering in fresh talent. DTLA's The Row has welcomed Kar Son, a chic Chinese eatery that celebrates tradition, while Matū is now bringing its iconic cheesesteak sandwiches to Pasadena.
In Beverly Hills, Zampo will make its debut as a chic Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei restaurant, further solidifying Cameo's status as a culinary destination. Meanwhile, chef Nancy Silverton is keeping up her end of the culinary pace with the launch of Korean-Italian Lapaba, following on from the success of Max & Helen's trendy diner.
As LA's dining landscape continues to evolve and expand, one thing is clear: this city is set for another year of gastronomic thrills. From Koreatown to West Hollywood, these newcomers promise a fresh wave of flavors that will make 2026 an unforgettable year for foodies and culinary enthusiasts alike.
As the city gears up for 2026, Los Angeles is off to a sizzling start with an exciting array of new restaurant openings that promise to take the dining scene by storm. In keeping with its reputation as a global foodie hotspot, LA continues to innovate and adapt, showcasing a diverse range of flavors that cater to every palate.
Just as December's end brought us some memorable newcomers, including Hermon's innovative American fare, Henrietta's eclectic Echo Park offerings, and the French-inspired Régalade on West 3rd Street, January is ushering in fresh talent. DTLA's The Row has welcomed Kar Son, a chic Chinese eatery that celebrates tradition, while Matū is now bringing its iconic cheesesteak sandwiches to Pasadena.
In Beverly Hills, Zampo will make its debut as a chic Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei restaurant, further solidifying Cameo's status as a culinary destination. Meanwhile, chef Nancy Silverton is keeping up her end of the culinary pace with the launch of Korean-Italian Lapaba, following on from the success of Max & Helen's trendy diner.
As LA's dining landscape continues to evolve and expand, one thing is clear: this city is set for another year of gastronomic thrills. From Koreatown to West Hollywood, these newcomers promise a fresh wave of flavors that will make 2026 an unforgettable year for foodies and culinary enthusiasts alike.
January is already off to a sick start with Kar Son's Chinese spot in DTLA - can't wait to try it out! 
And that Peruvian-Japanese fusion at Zampo? Yaaas, bring on the Nikkei vibes! 
️ Nancy Silverton is killing the game again with her new Korean-Italian Lapaba spot... I mean, who else can make it happen like her? 
Max & Helen's diner is still my fave but Lapaba has got me curious now. And did you know Pasadena just got cheesesteak love? 
What's next, more amazing foodie adventures in 2026?! 
January is gonna be EPIC for foodies in LA! I'm loving the new additions like Kar Son's chic Chinese spot in DTLA and Zampo's Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei vibes in Beverly Hills 
! LA's culinary scene never disappoints, always pushing the boundaries and bringing fresh ideas to the table 
. Who else is hyped for these new eats? 
. I mean, Hermon's American fare, Henrietta's Echo Park offerings, and Régalade on West 3rd Street were already making waves in December, and now January is kicking it up a notch with The Row's chic Chinese eatery and Zampo's Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei spot 
. Pasadena needs Matū's iconic cheesesteak sandwiches ASAP, by the way 
! And chef Nancy Silverton isn't messing around with her new Korean-Italian Lapaba... it's gonna be a whole lot of flavor in 2026!
Pasadena just got a whole lot tastier with Matū's cheesesteak sandwiches 
Zampo in Beverly Hills sounds like the perfect spot for a fancy Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei dinner 
Cameo is already one of my fave spots, can't wait to try this new addition!
... and what's with all these fusion options? can't we just have some authentic, one-trick pony restaurants for once instead of trying to reinvent the wheel every 5 mins 
! As for the Korean-Italian fusion at Lapaba, I'm intrigued, you know? Silverton's always been on point, and I'm excited to see what she brings to the table this time around. It's gonna be a wild ride for foodies in 2026, that's for sure! 
! can't wait to try out zampo in bev hills 
it sounds like such a unique fusion of peruvian and japanese flavors 