The Michelin Guide has expanded its culinary horizons, embracing seven more Los Angeles restaurants into its esteemed California Guide. These establishments, all newcomers that opened their doors in 2024, have earned the "new" and "recommended" labels, setting them on a potential path to receive a prestigious Michelin star, as reported by Eater Los Angeles. Among the restaurants, Bar Etoile, situated in Melrose Hill, offers a French-inspired menu and atmosphere, with owners Julian Kurland, Jill Bernheimer, and chef Travis Hayden at the helm.
Culver City's eight-seat omakase hotspot, Kusano, has Chef Yasu Kusano putting on a "one-man show," where he takes care of everything from preparing dishes to serving them. Michelin has highlighted this personalized attention to detail, according to CBS News Los Angeles. On the other side of town, Westchester's all-day eatery Tomat, co-owned by Natalie Dial and Harry Posner, pulls from Persian and British influences to provide a unique dining experience with dishes meant to be shared.
In West Los Angeles, Chef Nozomi Mori's establishment, Mori Nozomi, stands out with its all-female staff and Japanese imports that bring authenticity to its wide array of sashimi dishes. The restaurant is known for treating the finest details with utmost importance, as noted by LA Magazine. Chef Johnny Lee's Rasarumah, located in Historic Filipinotown, serves a fusion of Chinese-Malaysian cuisine, while Seline in Santa Monica, helmed by Chef Dave Beran, captivates with a blend of sweet and savory in its tasting menu.
Lastly, Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo completes the list of new Michelin Guide inclusions. Chef and owner Ki Kim serves a multi-course, Korean-influenced tasting menu that clearly reflects his unique culinary perspective. Each of the selected restaurants now have chance to garner further acclaim at the upcoming California Michelin Guide Ceremony, though no date has been announced yet. For the most ambitious of the food lovers, details on the entire 2025 guide can be sourced directly from Michelin's website through a link provided by CBS News Los Angeles.
