Las 7 Regiones De Oaxaca is a Mexican spot in Pico Union with great tlayudas and mole.

Roji is a Japanese bakery on La Brea Ave. that’s churning out beautiful pastries.

Located below Easton Gym Co. in West Hollywood, Jyan Isaac is a bakery offering all sorts of excellent bread along with jams and cultured butter.

Sakuraya is an old-school Japanese confectionary in Gardena.

Sakae Sushi is a hugely popular family-run shop in Gardena.

Shin-Sen-Gumi’s Gardena location has everything from customizable ramen to a brand-new drive-through.

Ube Baby is a small Silver Lake dessert shop that has everything when you want a sugary treat.

Silog in the South Bay is serving fusion Filipino rice bowls that will bring you comfort on even the hardest of days.

Big Boi, a small Sawtelle shop in West LA, covers the entire spectrum of Fiipino food.

Soo Good Lutong Pinoy is a restaurant in Glendale that’s serving excellent classic Filipino dishes.

Bamboo Bistro is an Filipino restaurant in the Valley that serves excellent home-style cooking.

Petite Peso is a casual Downtown LA restaurant serving Filipino classics and fusion dishes.

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is the stuff of LA legends, and stocked with 300-500 different types of cheese.

Sam's Indian Food in Joshua Tree is a great option for tikka masala, butter chicken, and more.

Wine And Rock Shop in Yucca Valley is a must-visit for natural wine, crystals, and alien photo ops.

Joshua Tree Bottle Shop is the perfect place to go when your booze stock runs low in the high desert.