Playita is an order-at-the-window seafood spot in Silver Lake with excellent ceviche, tacos, and campechana.

Heavy Handed burger is a West LA smashburger pop-up you need to know about.

Strings of Life is a sunny Australian cafe in West Hollywood perfect for getting some work done.

Alfalfa is a great casual brunch option on Main St. in Santa Monica. If you’re really hungry, try a breakfast burrito.

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

Monte Alban is a Oaxacan spot in West LA with excellent tlayudas and mole.

La Mayordomia is a Mexican market and grocery in South Central with excellent tlayudas.

Expresion Oaxaqueña is a Mexican spot in Arlington Heights with some of the best tlayudas around,

Tlayuda L.A. is a women-owned Oaxacan spot in Hollywood with - you guessed it - great tlayudas.

Clark Street’s latest outpost in Brentwood serves excellent baked goods, bread loaves, and pastries.

Toranj is a Persian restaurant in Westwood Village and home to an excellent Juicy Chicken kabob.

Farsi Cafe in Westwood is a great spot for a casual lunch and big plates of koobideh.

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

Fukugawa is a hidden restaurant in Gardena that serves one of the best Japanese breakfast sets around.

Bonjuk & Bibimbab Cafe in Rowland Heights is a Seoul-based chain with truly excellent juk.

Kanghodong Baekjeong is a Korean spot in Temple City that’s perfect for a big night out, or any other time you just want to eat a ton of Korean BBQ.