Hollywood Thai spot Jitlada is one of LA’s most essential restaurants.

Jon & Vinny’s on Fairfax is an incredible take on American-Italian food, and it’s a place we go back to again and again.

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.

Welcome to the best sandwich in Los Angeles. Larchmont Wine and Cheese can’t be beat.

We all know the food at Gjusta in Venice is great. The real question is, is it worth the trouble? We say yes.

B.S. might be the casual brother to Broken Spanish, but it is every bit as fantastic.

Biriyani Kabob House is a Little Bangladesh spot with one of our favorite dishes in LA: Hyderabadi lamb shank biriyani.

Chaaste Family Market in Pasadena is a fantastic Filipino restaurant that just so happens to be in a convenience store.

The downtown location of the iconic sushi chain is still some of the freshest fish in the neighborhood.

Expect the usual at Sugarfish in Marina del Rey - the best affordable sushi in Los Angeles.

Expect the usual at Sugarfish in Marina del Rey - the best affordable sushi in Los Angeles.

An excellent soul food spot with two locations in Inglewood (and one in Crenshaw), Dulan’s is a neighborhood institution.

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

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

Mi Ranchito Veracruz in North Hollywood is home to some of our favorite tamales in Los Angeles.

Superfine is a great spot for Neapolitan pizza takeout and delivery in Downtown LA’s Fashion District.