Rakkan Ramen in Santa Monica offers a wide range of plant-based ramen options, along with a great patio.

Ken's Ramen in Virgil Village makes some of the best paitan (chicken-based) ramen in LA. We especially like the spicy Hell version.

Kotoya is one of the best ramen shops on the Westside and we're especially big fans of their tonkotsu.

Mama D’s African Cuisine serves delicious Cameroonian food in Boyle Heights.

Happy Mediums is a very cute pop-up in Echo Park withe deli-style offerings and the best typeface in the game.

Medan Kitchen is a great, affordable Indonesian spot in Rosemead. Get something that comes wrapped in a banana leaf.

Falafel Chee is a tiny Iraqi-style falafel stand that operates out of West LA International Market in Culver City.

Lasita is a casual Filipino concept in Chinatown with tremendous rotisserie chicken.

La Isla Bonita is a standout Mexican seafood truck in Venice.

Rice Box is a casual Cantonese spot in Downtown LA.

Located in Historic Filipinotown, HiFi Kitchen serves an eclectic mix of Filipino food.

Falafel Arax is an excellent quick lunch option in East Hollywood.

Moon Mart is home to some of our favorite kababs not just in Glendale, but all of LA.

Monta Factory in Glendale makes excellent mante platters ideal for big groups.

Shiku is a Korean food stall in Grand Central Market with some of the best banchan in LA.

Yess Aquatic is a fantastic Japanese food truck in the Arts District specializing in local seafood.