Best Date Night Magic Restaurants in East Hollywood
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Jitlada
Chef Jazz's award-winning Southern Thai specialties with uncompromising flavor complexity
Essential Picks
#1
Jitlada
9.2
Chef Jazz Singsanong has earned national recognition for her fearless approach to Southern Thai cuisine, with a menu that spans over 300 dishes. The dining room fills nightly with chefs and critics chasing items like crispy rice salad and dungeness crab curry that showcase complex, layered flavors impossible to find at tamer establishments.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Rice Salad with Sour Pork, Dungeness Crab Yellow Curry, Phuket-Style Crab Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: Chef Jazz's award-winning Southern Thai specialties with uncompromising flavor complexity
Notable Picks
#2
Kismet
8.8
Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient helmed by chefs Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson serving seasonally-driven Middle Eastern plates in a bright, minimalist space. The Persian crispy tahdig rice with golden egg yolk and buttery crust anchors a vegetable-forward menu that changes with the seasons but consistently delivers fresh, health-conscious flavors without sacrificing richness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Persian Crispy Rice (Tahdig), Lamb Ribs with Plum Sauce, Cucumber Salad with Rosewater Labneh
What Makes it Special: Michelin-recognized with cookbook-worthy seasonal Mediterranean cooking
8.2
This neighborhood hand roll bar from the Sushi Note team specializes in creative temaki with high-quality sashimi. Watch rolls crafted before you at the intimate counter featuring unique fillings like brandy-soaked albacore and scallops in masago mayo. The casual-refined vibe and shared patio with Go Get Em Tiger create a relaxed date atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brandy Albacore Hand Roll, Masago Mayo Scallop Roll, Six Roll Set
What Makes it Special: Hand roll specialists from acclaimed Sushi Note team
#4
Budonoki
8.1
Budonoki brings izakaya spirit and creative sushi rolls to East Hollywood, with an intimate modern setting and chef-driven small plates. Signature aburi salmon sushi and scallop crudo anchor the menu, while a curated sake list and vibrant plating add flair. Freshly grilled specials round out a focused, contemporary experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Aburi Salmon Sushi, Scallop Crudo, Spicy Tuna Roll
What Makes it Special: Snug modern izakaya with chef specials and bold flavors.