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

Shappy Pretzels is home to the best Philly soft pretzels - or any pretzel - in LA.

Yume Sushi Bar is home to some of our favorite new sushi in the The Valley.

Los Balcones in Studio City is a popoular restaurant with very good Mestizo - Peruvian and Spanish-influenced - food.

Hyperion Public is a sports bar in Studio City with a good crowd for football games, and an excellent bottomless brunch.

Joe’s Falafel in Universal City is a great Middle Eastern spot.

Henry’s Tacos is an old-school taco window has been in Studio City since the ’60s and is a Valley classic.

Lal Mirch is great Indian food in Studio City, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner.

The Front Yard at the Garland Hotel in Studio City has decent food and great drinks, and is always a party.

Black Market Liquor is a bar/restaurant on Ventura with good cocktails, a big craft beer list, and delicious small plates.

Aroma Cafe is an all-day spot in Studio City that almost always has a line for their baked goods and sandwiches.

Laurel Tavern is a pub on Ventura in Studio City with a good Happy Hour and one of the best burgers in the city.

Artisan Cheese And Wine is a wine bar/cheese shop that happens to have our favorite sandwiches in Studio City.

Daichan is a stripmall spot on Ventura in Studio City that specializes in Japanese soul food.

Mantee in Studio City is a very good family-run Armenian spot.

The Six Restaurant is a casual, affordable gastropub in Studio City that your parents would probably like.