Casual Weeknight Dinner
Casual Weeknight Dinner
Page 2Pho Ga District
When we’re looking for Vietnamese in the SGV, the chicken pho at Pho Ga District is a must-order.
Seoul Pho
Seoul Pho is a casual Vietnamese restaurant from Korea that makes amps up the flavors in its pho. This Koreatown spot is not for pho purists.
Sage Blossom
Chinatown’s Sage Blossom is a quiet, bare-bones restaurant that makes delicious Vietnamese staples and an excellent pho dac biet.
Cocoin Kitchen
Cocoin Kitchen is a quick-service strip mall spot in Hacienda Heights that offers simple, visibly juicy hainan chicken plates.
Toshi Sushi
Toshi Sushi is one of the best-value sushi spots in the South Bay. Go for the sashimi special.
Spina
Spina is a small Italian spot in Atwater Village that everyone in the neighborhood wants to be a local at. It's perfect for a romantic date.
Iki Ramen
A Japanese spot in Koreatown, Iki Ramen serves pretty whatever ramen bowls but solid, reasonably priced sushi. Get the yuzu ice cream.
El Bacano
El Bacano is a casual Dominican spot inside a North Hollywood strip mall. Their sancocho is worth planning your whole day around.
Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice's Beverly Grove location is our favorite and a great walk-in option for a casual curry and beer.
Nick’s Laguna Beach
Nick’s Laguna Beach is a casual American restaurant in Laguna, and one of the most crowd-pleasing places to eat you’ll find.
Grazie Grazie
Grazie Grazie serves the best pizza in Laguna. Expect nicely charred Neopolitian pies from a casual space.
Saigon Beach
Saigon Beach is a great casual option for Vietnamese food in Laguna, especially if you feel like bringing banh mi to the beach.
House of Cocotte
House of Cocotte is an all-day French spot in the Arts District that works especially well for big groups.
Gorilla Pies
Gorilla Pies specializes in pizza with lots of personality. It's a great option for a casual meal in North Hollywood.
Ferro
Ferro is a family-run Italian restaurant in Idyllwild with a big menu of pastas, salads, and pizzas.
Kitchen In The Desert
Kitchen In The Desert in has the best patio in the High Desert. The Trinidadian menu is great, too.
Sky High Pie
Sky High Pie is a solid pizza option in Joshua Tree if you leave the national park hungry.