U Street Pizza in Pasadena serves crackly-crusted, New York-ish-style pies along with delicious soft serve.

Javan is a Persian restaurant in West LA that’s ideal for a big group dinner.

Flame in Westwood is a great spot for excellent Persian food in an upscale atmosphere.

Shaherzad is a classic Persian spot in Westwood and one of the oldest restaurants in the neighborhood.

Darya is home to some of the best Persian food you'll find in West LA.

Kanghodong Baekjeong is a Korean spot in Temple City that’s perfect for a big night out, or any other time you just want to eat a ton of Korean BBQ.

Kyodong Noodle is a Korean-Chinese spot in Arcadia with fantastic jjamppong.

KJ Korean Tofu & BBQ in South Pasadena is a restaurant that is basically impossible not to like.

Jeun Tong Tofu House is a family-run Korean spot in West Covina that makes absolutely terrific soon tofu.

Located in San Gabriel, Yuk Dae Jang is a Korean chain with all the classics. Make sure to order the namesake dish.

La Boheme is a neighborhood French spot in West Hollywood with a very popular outdoor brunch.

Rosalind’s is an excellent Ethiopian restaurant where dinner always turns into a party.

Pastry By Jazmyne is a custom-order bake shop offering super-cute confections.

Adana in Glendale makes some of the best chicken kababs in town.

Old Gyumri is one of Glendale's best Armenian restaurants.

Monta Factory in Glendale makes excellent mante platters ideal for big groups.