Brett Keating
Former LA Staff Writer
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Page 3Tito’s Bakery
Tito’s Bakery is our go-to for Mexican baked goods in Long Beach - but their burritos are even better.
1739 Public House
1739 Public House is a bar/restaurant on Vermont in Los Feliz with typical pub food and over 80 beer taps.
The Bottle Inn
The Bottle Inn in Hermosa Beach does excellent Italian-American classics a block from the beach.
Oseyo Shabu Shabu
Part of Oseyo Shabu Shabu’s charm is that it’s always crowded - in addition to the Pasadena spot’s high-quality meats and seafood, of course.
Sushi Bar
A speakeasy sushi spot in Encino, Sushi Bar is half-meal, half-show, with a stand-up comedian bartender narrating your meal.
Torihei Yakitori
Torihei is a Torrance izakaya in a stripmall, with long lines and fantastic robata.
The Luggage Room Pizzeria
If you’re getting pizza in Pasadena, you should get it from The Luggage Room Pizzeria.
Little Prince
With Little Prince, Main St. in Santa Monica finally has a cool, neighborhood-y spot for brunch and dinner.
Fish King
Fish King is a market in Glendale that has mastered all things seafood - from New England-style fried baskets to true Hawaiian-style poke.
Sidewalk Grill
A Mediterranean spot on Vermont, Sidewalk Grill is an excellent place for those times when one of you wants a steak and someone else wants a salad.
Tibet Nepal House
Tibet Nepal House was the first to bring Himalayan food to Pasadena - and still remains the best.
Sura Korean BBQ & Tofu House
Sura is one of the only Korean restaurants in Long Beach, and also one of the best.
Katsuya Brentwood
Despite its clubby interior, you’re not going to be mad about a meal at Katsuya Brentwood - especially if you get the tuna and crispy rice.
Rusty Pot Cafe
A greasy spoon diner in downtown Inglewood, Rusty Pot serves breakfast sandwiches we’d eat any time of day.
Tasty Zone
Tasty Zone is a Sichuan restaurant in San Gabriel with deep-fried shrimp skewers you’ll be thinking about for a while.
Addi’s Tandoor
Addi’s Tandoor in Redondo Beach serves great Indian classics, and has the crowds to prove it.
Cheko El Rey Del Sarandeado
Cheko El Rey Del Sarandeado is serving some of the best seafood in Long Beach - and beyond.
Yakuza Sushi
Yakuza in Silver Lake is a decent sushi restaurant in a neighborhood without many other options.