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Best Prawn Dishes in Los Angeles
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $23.00 – $32.00
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 5 Prawn Dishes in Los Angeles (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Salt-Roasted Santa Barbara Spot Prawns at Providence — 98% recommended, (Hollywood)
- Santa Barbara Spot Prawns at Melisse — 96% recommended, (Santa Monica)
- Honey Walnut Prawns at Poltergeist — 96% recommended, $28.00 (Echo Park)
- Chami Pancit with Blue Prawns at Kuya Lord — 94% recommended, $28.00 (Hollywood)
- Gochujang Tiger Prawns at Yangban — 92% recommended, $32.00 (Arts District)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Prawn Dishes
#198% recommend
Salt-Roasted Santa Barbara Spot Prawns
ProvidenceHollywood·$$$$
Fresh local spot prawns roasted in a salt crust, served with lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
Tip: The tableside preparation is half the fun. They handle the prawns with incredible care to ensure you get every bit of that sweet meat.
#296% recommend
Santa Barbara Spot Prawns
MelisseSanta Monica·$$$$
Salt-roasted spot prawns served with a refined citrus-herb butter.
Tip: The heads are the best part. Don't be afraid to squeeze the juices from the head over the meat for an extra flavor boost.
#396% recommend
Honey Walnut Prawns
PoltergeistEcho Park·$$$
$28.00
Head-on New Caledonian prawns with horchata panna cotta and crispy rice salad.
Tip: The prawns are head-on for a reason—the flavor in the heads is the best part. The horchata pairing is inspired and helps balance the savory notes.
#494% recommend
Chami Pancit with Blue Prawns
Kuya LordHollywood·$$
$28.00
Stir-fried noodles with a savory-sweet sauce and head-on blue prawns.
Tip: The prawns are head-on for a reason—the flavor in the heads is the best part. Don't be afraid to get a little messy!
#592% recommend
Gochujang Tiger Prawns
YangbanArts District·$$$
$32.00
Grilled tiger prawns with a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze.
Tip: The prawns are head-on for a reason—the flavor in the heads is the best part. Don't be afraid to get messy!
#685% recommend
Spicy Mango Salad with Prawns
JitladaThai Town·$$
$23.00
Fresh prawns tossed with shredded green mango and a spicy lime dressing.
Tip: This is a great, lighter starter that helps wake up your palate before the heavier curries arrive.