Ancient delicacies, as witnesses to the history of a city, may also contain the essence of a city.

In some deep, shabby alley, at some inconspicuous roadside stall, the mornings and evenings, the past and the present of a small town may be living.

Local culinary culture isn't only found in the most expensive hotels; hidden in the streets and alleys lies a history you've never heard of.

Every city has some hidden gems of delicious local cuisine waiting for you in unexpected corners.

Xiaoshu has compiled a list of popular and affordable restaurants in Los Angeles. If you're traveling to Los Angeles, why not give them a try? You might even bump into a celebrity there!

Pink's Hot Dog

When talking about American food, hot dogs are a must-mention. From celebrities to ordinary people, hot dogs are a favorite.

Pink's Hot Dog, which opened in 1939, has always been the king of hot dogs.

It's a small shop, but it has served many big-name celebrities—Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, and Michelle Obama... So many people have eaten hot dogs here.

Hot Dog offers large portions and a wide variety of hot dogs. The sauces used are Mexican spicy meat sauce and guacamole, resulting in a delicious flavor.

The names of hot dogs all have a Hollywood feel to them, as they are names of movies and TV shows.

You never know which celebrity you might meet on Pink.

Average spending per person: $10

Location:709 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Philippe the Original

Philippe the Original was founded in 1908 and is now a century-old company.

The store moved to a location next to Chinatown in 1951.

It is said that The French Dip was invented here. One year, the owner was working and saw the police come in. In a moment of distraction, he dropped a piece of baguette into a plate full of dipping sauce, and that's how this delicacy came about.

This classic French dip sandwich is made by filling a French roll with cheese with roast beef, roast pork, roast lamb leg, turkey or ham.

You can choose to have a single or double portion of dipping sauce, or have all the sauce poured over you, depending on your preference for strength. I recommend trying the wasabi sauce; it tastes amazing.

Average spending per person: $1-20

Address: 1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: (213) 628-3781

Business hours: 6:00—22:00

Irv's Burgers

Irv's Burgers is most popular for its Old School burgers, which are inexpensive, have good service, and taste pretty good.

This shop has been open for a long time and has always been very popular.

Burgers are the restaurant's signature dish, ranking alongside In n out as one of the two biggest burger chains in LA.

However, Irv's Burgers are larger, about a size bigger than In n out.

Average cost per person: around $1-$15. Another good burger joint, In n out, has an average cost of $6 per person.

Address: Irv's Burgers - 7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046, USA

Telephone: (323) 650-2456

Steaks at Musso & Frank Grill

Steaks at Musso & Frank Grill was once rated as a restaurant you must visit in your lifetime.

Just from that, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

This restaurant was founded in 1919, and apart from one renovation in between, it has hardly changed. Stepping inside gives you the feeling of a century-old establishment.

Order a martini and a piping hot steak, and the charm of this old restaurant is unmatched by any other.

Average spending per person: $30-40

Address: 6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Phone: (323) 467-5123

Santa Monica Seafood Market

There are many restaurants along the Santa Monica beach where you can eat seafood, but they are generally quite expensive.

The seafood at the seafood market near the beach is fresh and cheap.

The seafood market here is a bit different from those in China. It's not dirty or messy; it's more like a clean seafood supermarket.

The supermarket offers excellent service; you can buy the freshest seafood and have it cooked at the restaurant on the other side.

Average spending per person: $40

Address: 1000 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00-21:00, Sundays 9:00-20:00

Local Michelin-starred chef's delicious food truck dishes

True deliciousness is never confined to upscale restaurants.

Local Restaurant was founded by Roy Choi, the father of Los Angeles food trucks, and Michelin-starred chef Daniel Patterson, two highly renowned chefs who collaborated to create food truck cuisine.

Despite being a Michelin-starred restaurant chef, he went to the street to make delicious food from a food truck, just to help ordinary people eat healthy and affordable food.

Average cost per person: $1-$6 (Please refer to the price list)

Home:Watts LocoL - 1950 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002, USA

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm daily.

These restaurants are mostly located near Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica, which are also some of the most popular tourist destinations in Los Angeles.