New LA-area restaurants added to Michelin Guide

LOS ANGELES - Two new Los Angeles area restaurants have just made their way into the 2023 edition of the Michelin Guide. 

The two restaurants are Leona's Sushi in Studio City and Niku X in downtown Los Angeles.

Leona's Sushi was described by Michelin Guide inspectors a "hip spot" with a "great ambiance" and "terrific food" with a "variety of distinctive spaces that lure creative types and beautiful people."

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Niku X was praised for its "classic Yakiniku-style cooking with contemporary techniques," with beef the star menu item. 

A total six new additions statewide were added.

Currently, nearly three dozen restaurants in Southern California have Michelin stars. 

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The fall edition of the Michelin Guide will also reveal the full list of LA restaurants that have earned stars or Bib Gourmands.