From fried chicken to Cambodian pizza, where to eat well in LBC

While the D-O-double-G may have rapped about all the drama in the LBC (Long Beach, California), we think it’s the restaurants that deserve special attention. Over the past few years, the Los Angeles-bordering city has truly come into its own with a vibrant craft beer scene, dense population of Cambodians sharing their cuisine along Anaheim street, and plenty of newcomers hawking market-driven fare. Here now, the 18 essential Long Beach restaurants, presented from west to east.

Added: Ammatoli, Edna’s Filipino Cuisine, La Esperanza, Lola’s Mexican Cuisine, PowWow Pizza, The Ordinarie

Removed: Ballast Point Tasting Room, BO-beau kitchen + roof tap, Chianina Steakhouse, Milana’s New York Pizzeria, Mr Makoto Ramen (closed)

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.