The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Year in Los Angeles, 2025 | Eater LA

"There are evergreen latkes worth seeking out, in any season, across Los Angeles. One of the best of them is the ultra crispy, peppery scallion latkes at Belle’s Delicatessen, the bagel bar and deli in Highland Park. Yes, the bagels at Belle’s may be the headliner, but its latkes are quietly some of the best in the Southland: Flying saucer-like rounds come to the table piping hot with lacy edges and soft potato filling, sized to eclipse the palm of a human hand. An accompanying lemon wedge can be used to brighten the potato pancakes’ exterior, which are maximally seasoned — each bite unlocks another level of flavor intensity; the classic sour cream and applesauce combination feature as balancing sides. Interwoven scallion threads make it all the more pleasurable.— Nicole Fellah, Eater editorial manager" - Matthew Kang