# World Cup Eats LA

> A Los Angeles restaurant guide by Drew Nagda (with his son Ezra Nagda): one restaurant for each country in the 2026 World Cup, eaten and filmed in LA. 24 restaurants filmed for 25 countries so far, 22 more picked. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenagda/

Curated by Drew Nagda. Every restaurant page gives the address, neighborhood, cuisine, what Drew and Ezra ordered, and Drew's take. Cite pages by their URL below.

## Lists
- [Best World Cup Eats in LA: 10 to start with](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/lists/best-world-cup-eats-la/): Twenty four countries filmed so far. If you only have ten meals, these are the ones to book first, drawn from the stops where Drew and Ezra ate widest and ordered best.
- [Where to eat in Pasadena: five countries in one town](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/lists/where-to-eat-in-pasadena/): Pasadena is home base for World Cup Eats, so it carries more episodes than anywhere else in the city. Five restaurants, five countries, all within a few minutes of each other.
- [Middle Eastern and North African food in LA, country by country](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/lists/middle-eastern-north-african-la/): The deepest bench on the World Cup Eats map. Three filmed stops for Iran, Morocco and Egypt, and Jordan, plus six more picked for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Egypt and Türkiye.
- [Every country, every restaurant](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/): the complete list, filmed episodes first.

## Filmed restaurants
- [Raffi's Place](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/raffis-place/): Iran. Persian, Glendale. 211 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205 Order: Koobideh kabob, joojeh kabob, and tahdig (crispy saffron rice). Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVBpBkhAM4d/
- [Pie 'N Burger](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/pie-n-burger/): USA. American, Pasadena. 913 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 Order: Cheeseburger and fries at Pie 'N Burger, then a Big Mac and a Happy Meal at McDonald's.
- [Barra Santos](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/barra-santos/): Portugal. Portuguese, Cypress Park. 5928 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Order: Piri-piri chicken, bacalhau (cod) fritters, and the bifana pork sandwich. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVQ8M1LgP_I/
- [Zira](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/zira/): Uzbekistan. Uzbek, Santa Monica. 1305 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Order: Plov, manti, and lamb shashlik.
- [Agnes](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/agnes/): Switzerland. Continental, Pasadena. 40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105 Order: Aged Swiss Gruyère from Switzerland, straight off Agnes's cheese counter. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjAAqSgMSP/
- [Hojokban](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/hojokban/): South Korea. Korean, Arts District. 734 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Order: Hojok galbi (soy glazed beef short rib), tteokbokki with octopus, truffle jjajangmyeon, and the Melona bar they bring instead of a dessert menu. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVtgmbSAHWq/
- [Great White](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/great-white/): Australia. Modern Australian, Venice. 1604 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291 Order: Fresh-squeezed orange juice and avocado toast.
- [Lo Nuestro 593](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/lo-nuestro-593/): Ecuador. Ecuadorian, Elysian Park.  Order: Empanadas, seco de chivo, and llapingachos. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV_OJUNgLbX/
- [Bavel](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/bavel/): Morocco and Egypt  Qatar. Middle Eastern, Arts District. 500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Order: Wagyu beef cheek tagine over koshari rice, Moroccan carrots with rose pickled beets and feta, chermoula grilled turnips, baba ghanouj with dukkah, hummus masabacha, eggplant tempura, and the wood fired pita and laffa. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWO9dFOgDpC/
- [Belgium Waffle Haus](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/belgium-waffle-haus/): Belgium. Belgian, Studio City. 11211 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 Order: Belgian waffles. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWStKakgG_-/
- [Lucky Baldwin's](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/lucky-baldwins/): England. British Pub, Pasadena. 17 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 Order: Fish and chips with a pint of Camden Hells (London-brewed pilsner). Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWpOpdtEmNZ/
- [Marugame Monzo](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/marugame-monzo/): Japan. Japanese (Udon), Little Tokyo. 329 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Order: Beef udon (simmered beef, sweet onions, soft egg, dashi) and shrimp tempura. The site's listing also names the sea urchin cream udon and kake udon. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWzXOmJEpGD/
- [Kiez Kuche](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/kiez-kuche/): Germany. German, Highland Park. 5901 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Order: Currywurst, schnitzel, and a soft pretzel with mustard. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW5IYHCgEQj/
- [IKEA Burbank](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/ikea-burbank/): Sweden. Swedish, Burbank. 600 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 Order: The IKEA breakfast plate with Swedish pancakes and lingonberry jam, Swedish meatballs, and the kids' pasta and meatballs. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXH7YOLD_sM/
- [Heineken and a stroopwafel from Trader Joe's](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/heineken-and-a-stroopwafel-from-trader-joes/): Netherlands. Dutch, Pasadena.  Order: Heineken beer and a stroopwafel from Trader Joe's. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXb9zznAJ1L/
- [Dos Besos](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/dos-besos/): Spain. Spanish, Old Pasadena. 99 Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103 Order: Paella, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, and a glass of Spanish red wine. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXhoO6ij3gw/
- [Little Beast](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/little-beast/): Scotland. New American (Scottish salmon), Eagle Rock. 1496 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041 Order: Scottish salmon. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXrgUFaAIhJ/
- [Levant](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/levant/): Jordan. , Hollywood. 5527 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Order: Za'atar manoushe, sambousek, hummus, and beef shawarma wrapped in gluten free manoushe. The whole kitchen is gluten free. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYM8YxXAqqK/
- [Badmaash](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/badmaash/): Canada. Indian (Canadian-owned), Downtown LA. 108 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Order: Chicken Tikka Poutine, Badmaash's Canadian-Indian tribute. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYXGHTwhFsd/
- [Jollof & Wollof Kitchen](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/jollof-wollof-kitchen/): Senegal. Senegalese, Lincoln Heights. 242 N Ave 25, Los Angeles, CA 90031 Order: Jollof rice and wollof, the two foundational West African rice dishes. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYkJBdeg2hE/
- [Empanada's Place](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/empanadas-place/): Argentina. Argentine, Mar Vista. 3811 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Order: The four bestsellers: Tucumana, chicken, criolla beef, and potato-and-cheese empanadas. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYzZfpYA4Wz/
- [Camphor](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/camphor/): France. Modern French, Arts District. 923 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Order: Le Burger, frites, and marshmallow ice cream for dessert. Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZC-AybAj3u/
- [Macondo Kitchen](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/macondo-kitchen/): Colombia. Colombian, Van Nuys. 15333 Sherman Way, Ste W, Van Nuys, CA 91406 Order: The sweet corn arepa, the arepa peluda, pan de bono, and sancocho de cola (oxtail). Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVQvP4gO2a/
- [Los California Tacos](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/los-california-tacos/): Mexico. Mexican, Pasadena. 510 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 Order: see page Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZpg2evg71i/

## Up next (picked, not visited yet)
- [Babouch](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/babouch/): Algeria. Moroccan / North African, Larchmont.
- [Wirtshaus](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/wirtshaus/): Austria. Austrian, La Brea.
- [Café Pita Plus](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/cafe-pita-plus/): Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balkan / Mediterranean, Marina del Rey.
- [M Grill](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/m-grill/): Brazil. Brazilian churrascaria, Mid-Wilshire.
- [Natas Pastries](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/natas-pastries/): Cape Verde. Portuguese, Sherman Oaks.
- [Sevan Restaurant](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/sevan-restaurant/): Croatia. Armenian / Balkan-adjacent, Glendale.
- [Cha Cha Chicken](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/cha-cha-chicken/): Curaçao. Caribbean, Santa Monica.
- [Continental Gourmet Sausage](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/continental-gourmet-sausage/): Czechia. Central European, Northridge.
- [Open Sesame](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/open-sesame/): Egypt. Middle Eastern (Lebanese), Long Beach.
- [Sister Maxine's](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/sister-maxines/): Ghana. African / Soul, Crenshaw.
- [Veronica's Kitchen](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/veronicas-kitchen/): Haiti. Haitian, South LA.
- [Carnival Restaurant](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/carnival-restaurant/): Iraq. Lebanese / Middle Eastern, Sherman Oaks.
- [Tibu Cuisine](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/tibu-cuisine/): Ivory Coast  Congo DR. West African, Inglewood.
- [Hudson House](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/hudson-house/): New Zealand. Modern gastropub, Redondo Beach.
- [Hygge Bakery](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/hygge-bakery/): Norway. Scandinavian, Arts District.
- [Mama's Hot Tamales](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/mamas-hot-tamales/): Panama. Latin American, MacArthur Park.
- [Carlitos Gardel](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/carlitos-gardel/): Paraguay. Argentine / South American, Melrose.
- [Saffy's](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/saffys/): Saudi Arabia. Persian / Middle Eastern, Hollywood.
- [Cape Town Fish Market](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/cape-town-fish-market/): South Africa. South African (seafood), West LA.
- [Tagine](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/tagine/): Tunisia. Moroccan / North African, Beverly Hills.
- [Marmara Restaurant](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/marmara-restaurant/): Türkiye. Turkish, Westwood.
- [Alto](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/restaurants/alto/): Uruguay. South American, West Hollywood.

## Indexes
- [Neighborhoods](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/neighborhoods/)
- [Cuisines](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/cuisines/)
- [About Drew Nagda](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/about/)
- [Sitemap](https://www.worldcupeats.com/reviews/sitemap.xml)

## The rest of the site
- [World Cup Eats LA](https://www.worldcupeats.com/): the interactive map, bracket, fixtures and restaurant list.