LA’s biggest restaurant week is back with $15 meals and Michelin deals

Nypost · Aug 04, 2026 · 684 words · By Marissa Matozzo

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LA’s biggest restaurant week is back with $15 meals and Michelin deals, bringing two weeks of discounted prix-fixe menus to more than 400 restaurants across Los Angeles — from neighborhood classics and burger joints to exquisite, acclaimed dining destinations.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Many eateries are offering $25 dinner menus, including Canoe House in South Pasadena, Hollywood Noodle House, JINYA Ramen Bar in Topanga, Mixed Burgers & Bowls in Long Beach, NADC Burger in Westwood and Lei’d Cookies in Culver City?
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Claim 1: “Many eateries are offering $25 dinner menus, including Canoe House in South Pasadena, Hollywood Noodle House, JINYA Ramen Bar in Topanga, Mixed Burgers & Bowls in Long Beach, NADC Burger in Westwood and Lei’d Cookies in Culver City.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The specific list of restaurants offering $25 dinner menus is only corroborated by one source ('Dine LA is back with $15 meals and Michelin deals').

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web search NEUTRAL — Many eateries are offering $25 dinner menus, including Canoe House in South Pasadena, Hollywood Noodle House, JINYA Ramen Bar in Topanga, Mixed Burgers & Bowls in Long Beach, NADC Burger in Westwood a…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/lifestyle/dine-la-is-back-with…

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web search NEUTRAL — Restaurant Jinya Ramen Bar Oklahoma, Tulsa, +1 918 861 4100. View 12 photo, working hours. Get directions in Yandex Maps. Add photo or video. Restaurant Jinya Ramen Bar, State of Oklahoma, photo.
https://yandex.com/maps/org/jinya_ramen_bar/230247546723/

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web search NEUTRAL — Mix Burger - bu xilma-xil menyuga ega restoranlar tarmog'i: o'ziga xos gamburgerlar, shirali donarlar, pizza, hot-doglar, sendvichlar va lavash. O'zbekiston bo'ylab tez yetkazib berish!
https://mixburger.uz/

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Claim 2: “The event is dine-in only”

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Eater LA explicitly states 'Dine LA is for dine-in customers only'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Restaurant Week is a promotional event that runs in a number of countries in which participating restaurants offer fixed-price meals over the period of a week. The events started in New York in the 19…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant_week

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — International House of Pancakes, LLC (branded as IHOP; US: EYE-hop) is an American multinational pancake house restaurant chain that specializes in American breakfast foods. It is owned by Dine Bran…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IHOP

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Noma () is a restaurant and food innovation lab founded by chef René Redzepi and Claus Meyer in Copenhagen, Denmark. The name is a syllabic abbreviation of the two Danish words "nordisk" (Nordic) and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noma_(restaurant)

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Claim 3: “transforming 84 neighborhoods into one giant dining room with deals spanning 26 global cuisines”

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Both 'Dine LA Restaurant Week 2026: Top Places to Eat and Stay' and 'Average Socialite' explicitly mention the event covers 84 neighborhoods.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — La Tulipe was a French restaurant in Manhattan owned and run by chef Sally Darr. It was located in Greenwich Village from 1979 to 1991. The restaurant served classic French cuisine and nouvelle cuisin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tulipe

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A restaurant is a business that prepares and serves food and beverages to customers. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Twin Peaks is an American chain of sports bars and restaurants based in Lewisville, Texas, which has been described as an "ultimate sports lodge" and breastaurant. The chain is known for having its wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Peaks_(restaurant_chain)

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Claim 4: “Dine LA is also rolling out the welcome mat for a crop of first-timers, including Dominique Crenn’s Monsieur Dior, Asian fusion standout Omaniku, rooftop hotspot Hipico, Mediterranean gem Dune Atwater Village and Persian newcomer Perse.”

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Claim 5: “Dine LA Restaurant Week returns Friday, Aug. 14, and runs through Aug. 28”

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Three independent web search results from 'Discover Los Angeles', 'Dine LA Restaurant Week 2026: Top Places to Eat and Stay', and 'Dine Like a Local' all confirm the dates as August 14 to August 28, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ruby Tuesday Inc. is an American multinational foodservice retailer that owns, operates, and franchises Ruby Tuesday restaurants. The concept was started in 1972 by Samuel E. (Sandy) Beall III. The co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Tuesday_(restaurant)

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Claim 6: “Citrin’s four-course experience starts at $99”

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Claim 7: “welcoming the world during the 2026 FIFA World Cup”

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Claim 8: “Three Michelin-starred heavyweights are also joining the feast this year: Citrin, known for elevated California cuisine; Kali, famed for its acclaimed steaks; and Pasta | Bar”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Citrin, Kali, or Pasta | Bar's participation in this specific event.

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Claim 9: “bringing two weeks of discounted prix-fixe menus to more than 400 restaurants across Los Angeles”

CORROBORATED

Multiple sources, including 'Dine LA Restaurant Week 2026: Top Places to Eat and Stay' and 'Average Socialite', confirm that more than 400 restaurants are participating with prix-fixe menus.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) is the central business district of the city of Los Angeles. It is part of the Central Los Angeles region and covers a 5.84 mi2 (15.1 km2) area. As of 2020, it contains ove…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Los_Angeles

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Storer House is a residence at 8161 Hollywood Boulevard in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles in California, United States. Designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the Mayan R…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storer_House_(Los_Angeles)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public land-grant research university in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. Its academic roots were established …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_California,_Los_…

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Claim 10: “Pasta | Bar... is sweetening the deal with a special Dine LA beverage promotion alongside its $245 chef’s tasting experience.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 11: “Several restaurants are serving $15 lunch menus, including Hollywood Noodle House in Arcadia, Homegirl Cafe in downtown Los Angeles, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar in Glendale, Maple Block Meat Co. in Culver City, Sausal in El Segundo, The Cat and Fiddle in Hollywood, Descanso Restaurant in Mid-Wilshire, Delicious at the Dunbar downtown, Confections by Kirari West in Redondo Beach and multiple Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen locations across Eagle Rock, downtown Los Angeles, Inglewood and Slauson.”

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Multiple sources list these specific restaurants (Hollywood Noodle House, Homegirl Cafe, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, etc.) as offering $15 lunch menus.

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web search NEUTRAL — ...including Hollywood Noodle House in Arcadia, Homegirl Cafe in downtown Los Angeles, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar in Glendale, Maple Block Meat Co. in Culver City, Sausal in El Segundo, The Cat and Fiddle i…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/lifestyle/dine-la-is-back-with…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hollywood Noodle House: Enjoy a lunch set, which includes entrees like spicy basil crispy pork or sauteed tofu with mixed vegetables, at 48 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia. Homegirl Café: Get three tacos, w…
https://www.aol.com/articles/restaurant-week-los-angeles-bac…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hollywood Noodle House. Arcadia. Thai.Maple Block Meat Co. Culver City. Barbecue.
https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela

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Claim 12: “Kali is presenting a three-course menu for $65”

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No evidence was found regarding a $65 three-course menu at Kali.

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Claim 13: “Held twice a year”

CORROBORATED

Two independent sources ('Dine LA Restaurant Week 2026: Top Places to Eat and Stay' and 'Fabulous California') confirm the event is held twice a year.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dine LA is a twice-yearly dining event produced by Los Angeles Tourism. Despite the name, it lasts just over two weeks. Participating restaurants prepare limited-time prix-fixe menus that may include …
https://resident.com/los-angeles/2026/08/05/dine-la-restaura…

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web search NEUTRAL — "Dine LA presents a special opportunity to support the local restaurant scene while discovering new neighborhood favorites to Michelin stars, and everything in between.” This year marks several histor…
https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/la-tourisms-dine-la-resta…

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web search NEUTRAL — Taking place twice a year, Dine LA Restaurant Week highlights Los Angeles as a premier dining destination, showcasing the diversity of flavors from Long Beach to Malibu and everywhere in between.
https://fabulouscalifornia.com/food-drink/july-25-to-aug-8-d…

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Claim 14: “you can also find $15 evening menus at a handful of establishments, including Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, Grand Central Market downtown and Highland Park’s For The Win.”

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The specific claim about $15 evening menus at Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, Grand Central Market, and For The Win is found in one source ('Dine LA is back with $15 meals and Michelin deals'). Other sources mention $15 meals generally or for lunch, but not specifically for these evening locations.

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web search NEUTRAL — Kitchen locations across Eagle Rock, downtown Los Angeles, Inglewood and Slauson. If dinner is more your speed, you can also find $15 evening menus at a handful of establishments, including Le Shrimp …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/lifestyle/dine-la-is-back-with…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dine LA Restaurant Week—created and produced by LA Tourism—is Los Angeles’ signature culinary event celebrating the city’s world-class dining scene and supporting local restaurants and hospitality wor…
https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela

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web search NEUTRAL — Le Shrimp Noodle Bar: Try the signature Trio Shrimp Noodle and an appetizer at 177 Caruso Ave., Glendale.Dine LA Restaurant Week is from Jan. 23 through Feb. 6. Paris Barraza is a reporter covering Lo…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/california/2026…

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