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The HRB Experience
If you're at the Westfield Century City mall and looking for a sushi fix, HRB is your best option.
Iki Nori
Iki Nori is a sleek handroll bar in Hollywood that's perfect for a quick lunch that turns into a long lunch.
Shaanxi Datang
Head to Shaanxi Datang in West Covina for liang pi, a.k.a. spicy cold noodles from China’s Shaanxi province that are extra refreshing in summer.
Horseless Carriage
Horseless Carriage is an all-day diner inside Galpin Motors in Van Nuys with good food and even better people watching.
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 Weho
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.