Lunch
Lunch
Page 4Tokyo Fried Chicken
Tokyo Fried Chicken serves fusion comfort food that should be in your monthly lunch rotation.
Toshi Sushi
Toshi Sushi is one of the best-value sushi spots in the South Bay. Go for the sashimi special.
Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica
Outsmart the crowds and have lunch at one of these great Santa Monica spots.
The Cafe at Cookbook
Cookbook is a pricey and sceney boutique grocer in Larchmont. It's lovely cafe is the only reason we'd spend over $20 here.
Fabby's Sandwicherie
Fabby's Sandwicherie is a tiny lunch counter in DTLA serving tortas filled with things plucked from a French bistro.
Cena Vegan
Cena Vegan is a plant-based taco vendor known for its seitan “meats,” like pollo asado, carne asada, and al pastor.
Hijo De Su Madre
Hijo De Su Madre is a casual, counter-service vegan Mexican spot with a Yucantan-inspired menu.
Doomie’s NextMex
Doomie's NextMex is a Hollywood strip mall spot that makes our favorite vegan meat tacos in LA.
Iki Ramen
A Japanese spot in Koreatown, Iki Ramen serves pretty whatever ramen bowls but solid, reasonably priced sushi. Get the yuzu ice cream.
Sogno Toscano
Sogno Toscano is a daytime Italian spot in Santa Monica with delicious sandwiches and strong espresso.
CH y LA Birria
CH y LA Birria is a strip mall spot in Compton that makes some solid birria de res, but we prefer the carne en su jugo.
Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice's Beverly Grove location is our favorite and a great walk-in option for a casual curry and beer.
La Bettola di Terroni
La Bettola di Terroni is a small, Sicilian-leaning restaurant in Larchmont with pretty forgettable food. Use this place for a drink and a small bite before dinner.
The Taco Stand
The Taco Stand is a Tijuana-style taqueria that's our favorite spot for grilled meat on a tortilla in Laguna Beach. Get the asada and al pastor.
Maple Block GCM
Maple Block is a destination for Texas-style barbecue at DTLA's Grand Central Market. Hang out on the patio and eat brisket by the pound.
Lumber Mill Bar & Grill
Lumber Mill Bar & Grill is a great place to post-up after a hike and eat delicious burgers.
Rita's Deluxe
Rita's Deluxe is a retro burger joint in DTLA that's perfect for an old-school countertop lunch.
Gaby’s Latin Flavors
Gaby's Latin Flavors is a colorful spot in Big Bear with a split Bolivian-Mexican menu. Get the Bolivian food.
Tropicali
Tropicali is a kitschy poke spot in Big Bear where you can eat ahi tuna and fruit smoothies in the mountains.
BJ’s Restaurant & Sandwich Shop
BJ's is a wooden roadside shack with very cold beer and solid burgers and reuben sandwiches.
Get The Burger
Get The Burger is a Big Bear institution. This old-school Hollywood-themed diner serves solid burgers and some very good pickle fries.
The Park’s Finest BBQ
A Filipino-Southern BBQ spot worth a visit. Hit it on Wednesdays for their try-it-all special.