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Pho Ga Hai Van 2
If you're craving Vietnamese food in Anaheim, Pho Ga Hai Van 2 should be your destination.
Okayama Kobo
Okayama Kobo is a Japanese bakery in downtown Anaheim that serves our favorite breakfast pastries in the city.
Guisados
Guisados has turned into a bonafide chain these days, but its Hermosa Beach location remains among the best tacos spots in the South Bay.
Lan Noodle
This Lanzhou-style noodle spot in Weho makes a delicious beef noodle soup. It's also a great take-out option.
Burger She Wrote
Burger She Wrote is a smashburger shop in Beverly Grove that works for a quick 10-minute lunch.
Pizzeria Sei
Pizzeria Sei in Pico-Robertson serves Neapolitan-inspired pizzas that are fluffy and blistered to perfection.
Kismet Rotisserie
Kismet Rotisserie is the best Mediterranean spot in Culver City. Drop by around lunchtime for a quarter chicken plate.
Pho Ga District
When we’re looking for Vietnamese in the SGV, the chicken pho at Pho Ga District is a must-order.
Sushi Kisen
Sushi Kisen is an Edomae omakase spot in Arcadia that delivers a lot of value for its price
Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice's Beverly Grove location is our favorite and a great walk-in option for a casual curry and beer.
Eastside Market Italian Deli
Eastside Market Italian Deli in Downtown LA is an old-school Italian deli serving up some of our favorite and messiest sandwiches.
Gjusta
We all know the food at Gjusta in Venice is great. The real question is, is it worth the trouble? We say yes.
Holbox
Holbox, a Mexican seafood counter inside the Mercado La Paloma in South Central, is a timeless LA classic.
Merkato Ethiopian Restaurant & Market
Merkato is a tiny market in Little Ethiopia that serves good fried fish.
Don Lencho Restaurant
Don Lencho is a South LA classic that makes great grilled fish, but not everything on the Salvadoran menu works.
Mariscos Jalisco
This Eastside seafood truck is home to one of the best tacos you’ll find in the city.
Phnom Penh Noodle Shack
Phnom Penh Noodle Shack is a Long Beach institution serving tremendous Cambodian comfort food.
Lorenzo California
Lorenzo is a tiny Beverly Hills spot serving luxurious Florentine-style sandwiches.
Burgerlords
Burgerlords is a retro-themed burger spot in Highland Park that does a mix of vegan and meat options.