Best French Fries Restaurants in Downtown LA (90012)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Howlin' Ray's
LA’s benchmark for Nashville hot chicken with real spice nuance.
Notable Picks
8.8
Nashville hot chicken that’s still the neighborhood’s loudest lunch line for a reason—crackly crust, juicy meat, and heat levels that actually taste like something. The tiny counter setup moves fast and the staff keeps the energy high even at peak chaos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Chicken Sando (Medium or Hot), Chicken & Waffles, Banana Pudding
What makes it special: LA’s benchmark for Nashville hot chicken with real spice nuance.
A lively Little Tokyo counter-service setup for Doner-style street food—wraps, bowls, and the cult-favorite fries. The menu balances comfort and brightness, with halal meats and strong veggie options. Heavy multi-platform review volume backs up its consistency as an easy repeat stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Doner wrap (lamb or chicken), Street cart fries, Falafel bowl
What makes it special: Mediterranean street food with a bar vibe and late hours.
8.3
A historic Downtown bar with pirate-ship décor where classic fries are a dependable side to burgers, wings, and late-night hangs. The kitchen turns out sturdy, golden fries that are consistently well-seasoned and ideal for dipping during a game or live music set. It’s not a fry laboratory—just reliably satisfying bar fries at scale.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Fries, Redwood Burger, Chicken Wings
What makes it special: Landmark bar vibe with surprisingly consistent, crowd-pleasing fries.
Chinatown burger counter that quietly serves some of the neighborhood’s best beef-tallow fries. The fries come out thick-cut, deeply savory, and structured enough to handle truffle or classic seasoning without going limp. Small footprint, serious takeout operation, and a butcher-shop attention to fry fat and salt.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef-Tallow Fries, Slim Thicc Burger, Truffle Fries
What makes it special: Beef-tallow frying gives the fries a rare, old-school depth.
#5
La Sorted's
8.0
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
A lively neighborhood pizzeria with airy sourdough-style pies, TVs, and a relaxed, come-as-you-are vibe. It’s ideal for families who want great pizza before a Dodgers game or a casual Chinatown outing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mamba Pizza, Mortadella focaccia sandwich, Classic margherita
What makes it special: One of LA’s better new-school sourdough pizza rooms outside the core.
Worthy Picks
#6
Katsu Sando
7.8
Tiny sandwich counter turning Japanese konbini staples into hefty, crunchy sandos. Simple choices—katsu, egg, and chicken—hit hard with buttery shokupan and creamy slaws.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Katsu Sando, Egg Salad Sando, Chicken Katsu Curry Sando
What makes it special: Konbini-style sandos done with chef-level care.
#7
Bungraze
7.6
A newer Little Tokyo burger counter leaning into tallow-fried fries and griddled smash-style patties. It’s straightforward, loud on flavor, and best for a quick sit-down bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Flatbread Smash Burger, Tallow Fries, Protein Milkshake
What makes it special: Seed-oil-free smash burgers with tallow fries.