Awan
Some of the best things in Los Angeles come out of a walk-up window, such as the fried chicken sandwich at The Win-dow, or any scoop of plant-based ice cream at Awan. An Australia native, Zen Ong was inspired by...
Pocket Money
Burgers Never Say Die
Saturday, 10:45 AM. Some people apparently think a cheeseburger for breakfast is what their diet is missing, and are already queuing in front of Burgers Never Say Die. Fifteen minutes before opening, the line is manageable, quite unlike the hour-long...
Mizlala
If you’ve ever tried a pita at Miznon in Paris, New York or Tel Aviv, chances are you’ll love Mizlala. Both Mizlala locations are operated by chef/owner Danny Elmaleh: the West Adams one boasts a large patio with loud funky...
Porridge & Puffs
Porridge & Puffs will strike you with its peaceful atmosphere, absence of signs, white walls and taped dried flowers. Let’s start with dessert, as their brown butter mochi is the best thing on their menu: crispy on the outside, deliciously...
Blue Corn Quesadilla Lady
The Blue Corn Quesadilla Lady is a long-time Echo Park legend. For any Eastsider in the know, it signals a great day ahead to see the cheerful colors of her rainbow umbrella peeking out from the side of a parking...
Tartine
Chances are, if you’ve ever been to San Francisco, you’ve been to Tartine. The small bakery started by Chad Robertson and Liz Prueitt has now spread its wings and flown across the world, with several spots in Seoul, the Bay...
Bee Taqueria
As you order food at Bee Taqueria, you either meet chef Alex Carrasco or his wife and their newborn baby. He is a 33-year-old chef from Mexico City, and has worked at Red Medicine, Bouchon, Scratch Bar, and Osteria Mozza....
Blossom
You’ll like Blossom for its food, but you’ll love it for its owner, Duc Pham. Duc is a Swiss knife at Blossom, bouncing from chef, bartender, interior designer and sommelier: ask for a table in the basement and you’ll see...
Northern Thai Food Club
It’s an itsy bitsy petit restaurant on an East Hollywood strip mall called Northern Thai Food Club. Family-run in the most simple decor (bright-painted walls, plastic-covered tables, restrooms hidden away behind the kitchen…), the food also comes with the utmost...
RiceBox
RiceBox, not to be confused with Ricebar, is a pocket-sized Cantonese restaurant inside the striking Spring Arcade in Downtown LA. There’s a line even during off-peak hours, but diners are usually quite fast at the task. Save yourself a trip...