Best Hidden Gems Heaven Restaurants in Del Rey
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hamada-Ya Bakery (Mitsuwa Marketplace)
Japanese breads and pastries baked fresh daily inside Mitsuwa.
Worthy Picks
A long-running Japanese bakery tucked inside Mitsuwa, ideal for grabbing soft breads and sweet-savory pastries while shopping. Expect classic shokupan alongside playful items like curry donuts, all built for easy takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread), Melon Pan, Wagyu Curry Donut
What Makes it Special: Japanese breads and pastries baked fresh daily inside Mitsuwa.
7.6
An old-school neighborhood diner where fries are a comfort-food cornerstone, especially in the chili cheese fries and burger plates. The setup is simple and strip-mall casual, but the fries come out hot, crunchy, and reliably satisfying. This is the no-fuss, local-secret option for a classic fry hit.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chili Cheese Fries, Charbroiled Burger with fries, Breakfast Burrito with side fries
What Makes it Special: Classic diner chili fries with a loyal local following.
7.6
A small Centinela Ave shop with a tight, well-executed lineup that leans into bigger, more indulgent donuts and fritters. Service is quick and straightforward, and the best items are the freshly glazed classics and the overstuffed apple fritter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Glazed Raised Donut, Maple Bar, Apple Fritter
What Makes it Special: Low-key neighborhood shop for heftier, dessert-leaning donuts.