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10 LA restaurants added to the Michelin Guide

A mottled green glazed dish holds a piece of fish with a relish on top, and two yellow round balls which have been opened to see the inside.
Kojima in Sawtelle only seats eight people at a time.
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The esteemed Michelin Guide just added 10 new L.A. restaurants to its California list. Some of the restaurants are long-timers, others just months old.

The restaurants:

- ALTO in Studio City: Argentine/Uruguayan live-fire cooking.

- Casa Leo in Los Feliz: Spanish tapas.

- Electric Bleu in Mar Vista: French bistro with a California twist.

- Kojima in Sawtelle: 8-seat omakase-style, no menu.

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- Lielle in Pico Robertson: Nordic-meets-California tasting menu.

- Lynx in the Arts District: pizza-only with refined toppings.

-The Mulberry in Sawtell: Korean American comfort food.

-Sonoratown (various locations): Mexican classics.

-SORA Craft Kitchen in DTLA: Modern Anatolian/Turkish.

-Good Alley in Rosemead: Chinese, xiao long bao and more.

One addition is outside L.A.

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- Alice B. in Palm Springs: Californian cuisine with Mediterranean influences.

Why it matters: It's a big honor for these restaurants to be recognized, some of whom have been around for a long time.

What's next: Some of these restaurants could receive a Michelin star or Bib Gourmand award at the annual ceremony on June 24.

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