Ippudo in West Hollywood is another solid ramen option in a neighborhood that has plenty.

Dave's Hot Chicken is one of the better Nashville-style hot chicken spots in LA.

Falafel Arax is an excellent quick lunch option in East Hollywood.

Shiku is a Korean food stall in Grand Central Market with some of the best banchan in LA.

Laziz Grill in Westwood makes our favorite aush reshteh in Los Angeles - among other things.

La Indiana Tamales is a super-popular shop in Boyle Heights. Make sure you order ahead.

If you’re looking for great tamales in LA, it doesn’t get more classic than Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales in Pacioma.

Umbrella Taco is a Melrose taco shop and a good quick lunch if you’re out shopping.

Tamales Alberto in Historic Filipinotown makes some of our favorite tamales in town.

La 27th Restaurante is a Nicaraguan restaurant in Pico-Union with some of the best tamales in LA.

Burosu Ramen is an excellent ramen shop in the heart of Studio City.

Ditroit is an excellent Mexican spot in the Arts District, and the more casual sibling restaurant to Damian.

Mateo’s Ice Cream & Fruit Bars is the Oaxacan-style paleta palace of your dreams.

Bang Bang is a Highland Park pop-up with handmade noodles worth driving across town to eat.

Easy Street in East Hollywood is making some of the best smashburgers in LA.

Box Food is a street vendor on Melrose with jerk chicken worth driving across town to eat.