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The best latkes in Los Angeles

Craving latkes? Dine at the these restaurants in Los Angeles for the best potato pancakes any time of the year

Written by
Ramona Saviss
&
Leila Elihu
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It doesn't have to be Hannukah for you to enjoy the best latkes in Los Angeles. You can find these potato pancakes at some of the expected Jewish spots plus a few surprising restaurants, from Fairfax Village to Downtown and everywhere in between. The crispy latkes come in a variety of flavors (sweet potato, zucchini and more) and many are available to go.

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The best latkes in Los Angeles

Nate 'n Al
  • Restaurants
  • Delis
  • Beverly Hills
  • price 2 of 4

Whether you're craving the crispy potato pancakes in the morning or evening, this Beverly Drive staple is latke-ready. Order a potato pancake from the breakfast menu or feast on four latkes on the lunch and dinner menu, served with sour cream and applesauce.

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Langer's Deli
  • Restaurants
  • Delis
  • Westlake
  • price 2 of 4

One order comes with five traditional potato pancakes, served with sour cream or applesauce.

  • Restaurants
  • Delis
  • Fairfax District
  • price 2 of 4

The biggest decision you have to make here is your choice between an order of three or six potato pancakes. Good thing they don't make you choose between sour cream or applesauce.

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  • Restaurants
  • American creative
  • Venice
  • price 3 of 4

Leona's spicy twist on this classic dish is their Korean latke, made with kimchi and served on a wooden board with crème fraiche and scallions.

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • Westside
  • price 3 of 4

Got Kosher? has got you covered with more than 10 kinds of latkes, including sweet potato and zucchini, all of which can be made gluten free. When it's not Hannukah, a minimum of two dozen latkes can be ordered through catering.

Is all this talk about latkes making you crave another classic Jewish-style dish?

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