Seven New Restaurants Join Michelin Guide in Southern California

New restaurants in Southern California added to the Michelin Guide

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As the California Michelin Guide ceremony approaches, seven new Southern California restaurants have been added, with three located in Los Angeles. Notable newcomers include Komal, Somni, and Vin Folk, each showcasing unique culinary offerings. This announcement highlights the growing and diverse culinary scene in the region, while previously recognized restaurants see movement in their Michelin star ratings.

Los Angeles – Ahead of the California Michelin Guide ceremony set for June 25, 2025, seven new Southern California restaurants have been added to the esteemed Michelin Guide, among which three are situated in Los Angeles.

The new Los Angeles additions showcase a mix of culinary innovation and cultural heritage. They include:

  • Komal: A Mexican restaurant located in Mercado La Paloma that specializes in Mexico City-style street food and pre-Hispanic dishes, highlighting the artisanal tortilla-making heritage of its owners.
  • Somni: A fine-dining establishment previously awarded two Michelin stars, now revived after its closure in 2020 due to the pandemic. Somni offers a fresh take on modern Spanish cuisine through a unique tasting menu experience in West Hollywood.
  • Vin Folk: A Parisian-style bistro and wine bar in Hermosa Beach, this venue focuses on modern bistro dishes emphasizing seasonal produce and quality local ingredients. It is operated by chefs who previously worked at Somni.

This recent addition follows a prior announcement in March 2025, which included seven other Los Angeles eateries such as Seline by Dave Beran, Mori Nozomi, and Bar Etoile. The cumulative recognition reflects an expanding culinary scene in the area.

In addition to these new entries, the upcoming 2024 awards ceremony saw several Southern California restaurants receiving their first Michelin stars. However, it is notable that Q Sushi and Curtis Stone’s Maude lost their Michelin stars, while Sushi Ginza Onodera and N/Naka each lost one of their two stars. Currently, there are no restaurants in the Los Angeles area that hold the prestigious three-star status.

The Michelin Guide inspectors employ a comprehensive evaluation process that considers a variety of dining experiences, ranging from high-end restaurants to food stalls and wine bars. Each restaurant mentioned has the opportunity to be recognized with either a Michelin star or a Bib Gourmand designation at the forthcoming ceremony.

The June 25 ceremony will take place at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento, California, where the full list of new Michelin Guide entries will be officially unveiled. This event showcases the ongoing growth of the culinary landscape in California, with additional restaurant additions coming from various regions, including San Diego County, the Bay Area, and Sacramento operators.

The diverse establishments featured in this update not only add to the recognition of Los Angeles as a culinary hub but also highlight the innovation and cultural depth present in the Southern California dining scene. With restaurants like Komal celebrating rich traditions and Somni adapting to post-pandemic dining, the Michelin Guide continues to evolve alongside the ever-changing culinary landscape.

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