We’re saying it right now. Langer’s has the best pastrami sandwich in the world.

Bay Cities is a Santa Monica classic that’s been open since 1925. Most importantly, it’s home to The Godmother, Los Angeles’ greatest sandwich.

Triple Beam is an excellent pizza-by-the-slice joint in Highland Park.

The pre- or post-LAX In-N-Out stop is an LA rite of passage.

It's not every day you want to drive down to Grand Central Market, but if it's for Wexler's pastrami you simply make the exception.

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack is a Cambodian breakfast spot in Long Beach with incredible noodle dishes and a rice porridge that will cure all ailments.

Mama Lu’s in Monterey Park serves incredible fried dumplings.

The second location of this iconic Cuban bakery is every bit as magical as the Burbank original.

Elite in Monterey Park is one of the best dim sum restaurants in Los Angeles.

Sycamore Kitchen might be the most affordable, quality brunch in Los Angeles.

Saigon Sandwich in San Gabriel makes the best banh mi we’ve had in Los Angeles.

As a general rule, sushi joints attached to fast food burger chain should probably be avoided. Unless that place is Got Sushi? in Northridge.

Tasty Food To Go is a tiny Thai/Laotian restaurant in a bungalow house in Long Beach with food worth driving across town for.

The arrival of Sidecar means Santa Monica's donut game just became legitimate.

Rice Bar is a dime-sized restaurant in downtown serving top-notch Filipino comfort food. Your lunchtime prayers have been answered.

Sawtelle's Tsujita does the best tsukemen-style ramen this side of the Pacific and some of the best overall ramen in Los Angeles.