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)
Our editors' picks across 6 restaurants:
- Salt-Roasted Santa Barbara Spot Prawns at Providence — score 98/100, (Hollywood)
- Santa Barbara Spot Prawns at Melisse — score 96/100, (Santa Monica)
- Honey Walnut Prawns at Poltergeist — score 96/100, $28.00 (Echo Park)
- Chami Pancit with Blue Prawns at Kuya Lord — score 94/100, $28.00 (Hollywood)
- Gochujang Tiger Prawns at Yangban — score 92/100, $32.00 (Arts District)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Prawn Dishes
#1Score 98/100
Salt-Roasted Santa Barbara Spot Prawns
ProvidenceHollywood·$$$$
Fresh local spot prawns roasted in a salt crust, served with lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
Tip: The tableside preparation is half the fun. They handle the prawns with incredible care to ensure you get every bit of that sweet meat.
#2Score 96/100
Santa Barbara Spot Prawns
MelisseSanta Monica·$$$$
Salt-roasted spot prawns served with a refined citrus-herb butter.
Tip: The heads are the best part. Don't be afraid to squeeze the juices from the head over the meat for an extra flavor boost.
#3Score 96/100
Honey Walnut Prawns
PoltergeistEcho Park·$$$
$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.
#4Score 94/100
Chami Pancit with Blue Prawns
Kuya LordHollywood·$$
$28.00
Stir-fried noodles with a savory-sweet sauce and head-on blue prawns.
Tip: The prawns are head-on for a reason—the flavor in the heads is the best part. Don't be afraid to get a little messy!
#5Score 92/100
Gochujang Tiger Prawns
YangbanArts District·$$$
$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!
#6Score 85/100
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.