On March 25, 2026, Michelin announced additions to its California guide, recognizing seven Southern California restaurants. Six are located in Los Angeles, with one in Montecito, California.
New Culinary Recognition
The newly recognized Los Angeles restaurants are Corridor 109, a seafood-focused tasting menu restaurant. Firstborn, a Chinese American restaurant; Lapaba, a pasta bar interpreting Italian classics with a Korean influence; Little Fish Melrose Hill, which evolved from a pop-up and market restaurant; Lugya’h by Poncho’s Tlayudas, a tlayudas counter within Maydan Market; and Zira Uzbek Kitchen, serving Uzbek and Central Asian cuisine.
Corridor 109 is led by chef Brian Baik, while Firstborn features the culinary work of chef Anthony Wang. Lapaba is a collaboration between Matthew Kim and McKenna Lelah. Chefs Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle are behind Little Fish Melrose Hill. Alfonso “Poncho” Martinez and Odilia Romero operate Lugya’h by Poncho’s Tlayudas, and Zira Uzbek Kitchen is owned by Azim Rahmatov.
This spring guide update is not a full star-awarding ceremony. Michelin has not yet announced dates for its 2026 ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions
What restaurants were newly added to the California Michelin Guide?
Corridor 109, Firstborn, Lapaba, Little Fish Melrose Hill, Lugya’h by Poncho’s Tlayudas, and Zira Uzbek Kitchen in Los Angeles, as well as a restaurant in Montecito, were added to the guide on March 25, 2026.
When is the next Michelin star-awarding ceremony?
The spring guide update typically precedes a larger ceremony in June, but Michelin has not yet announced dates for its 2026 ceremony.
What types of cuisine are represented in the new additions?
The new additions represent a variety of cuisines, including seafood, Chinese American, Korean-Italian fusion, Uzbek and Central Asian, and Mexican (tlayudas).
How might this recognition impact the Los Angeles dining scene?
