Beef tartare and ribs with a Southeast Asian twist. It reminds me of the tartare we had growing up, only more grown-up, with puffed bread and larb spices. Read more.
Jean Ju is incredibly delicious and not fussy. To start, they are very generous with the banchan. Their bibimbap is a fantastic thing: crispy rice, tons of veggies, kimchi, and plenty of gochujang. Read more.
You can’t go wrong because all the ingredients are top-notch, but do get there before noon for the best selection. Their Sunday newsletter always begins with some poetry. How beautiful is that? Read more.
You'll probably have to wait, but with two long benches, drinks and a steady supply of chips and salsa, and waiting among happy people - it's not too bad. It’s an excellent, not hip experience. Read more.
Go-to's are the breakfast sandwich on buckwheat sourdough, the breakfast bowl, and “That One Bowl,” which has pumpkin seed, arugula pesto, herby quinoa, and lots of vegetables. Read more.
The kimchi pancake and all their grilled meats are musts. If you’re not eating meat, order the incredible grilled vegetables and mushrooms. Parks is also great for big groups. It feels like home. Read more.
A great spot for Yucatecan food tucked away in a cool mercado. Get the panuchos. They’re a Yucatecan specialty: fried tortillas stuffed with refried black beans, turkey, avocado, and lettuce. Read more.
It feels like a movie set—if the movie were a railcar-themed steakhouse. It’s open twenty-four hours, which is a small miracle in this town, although the food is mediocre at best. Read more.
The tlayuda is a thin, cracker-like disc of masa, with black bean paste, shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, and Mexican cheese. It's enough for dinner and leftover lunch - two for the price of one. Read more.
The epitome of LA dining: an exquisite sushi restaurant housed in a giant stucco chili bowl situated a few car lengths from a freeway overpass. Put yourself in the sushi chef’s hands. Read more.
The best kabobs in all of Glendale. It’s fresh. It’s bomb. They’ve got an Instagram, and the pictures are really good. Follow them, and it’ll make you go there.
Hatchet Hall is pure Southern comfort. The food is down-home cooking, but Brian is really thoughtful about it. There is a story behind every dish, and he always cooks with the seasons. Read more.
A huge Lebanese restaurant that always turns into a party. The food is consistently good, and the service is great. Just order a bucket of Almaza, the Lebanese beer, and some arak, and you’re set. Read more.
They do burritos and they do them well. Get the combination burrito with beef, beans, and cheese. It's simple, but ask for a side of hot salsa to put a little on each bite as you eat. Read more.
Brownie batter in a waffle iron to order. It’s crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle, covered with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. It’s totally two a.m. food, but it’s amazing. Read more.
You’ll feel warm and welcome immediately. The food is delicious too— it’s simple vegetarian Indian food that is incredibly tasty and thoughtful. They’ve been doing it right since the 1970s. Read more.
Tire Shop Taqueria is a magical taco assembly line of grills and folding tables set up under two pop-up tents. The tortillas are pressed to order, and all the meat is grilled right in front of you. Read more.
