The Best Restaurants in Echo Park | Eater LA

"The Hummingbird, Ricardo Zarate’s buzzing new ceviche house in Echo Park, satisfies the need for date nights that keep it light and low-key. Here, diners can find Peruvian and Nikkei staples like juicy ceviches, tiraditos, and tostadas, as well as more filling main plates like risotto de mariscos and grilled octopus with confited potatoes and chorizo mousse; a separate section for Nikkei hand rolls offers even more variety — go for the one with crab, crispy rice, arare (rice crackers), avocado, and cucumber. All of it can be had in the room’s pink-neon-lit glow, a non-alcoholic cocktail, purple corn iced tea, or THC beverage in hand. — Nicole Adlman, cities manager" - Rebecca Roland