Sababa Falafel Shop is a Palestinian restaurant in Garden Grove with excellent falafel.

Burgers She Wrote is an excellent burger shop in Beverly Grove and a great option for a quick 10-minute lunch.

Ta-eem is a Kosher Mediterranean restaurant that’s home to some of our favorite shawarma in the city.

Nonna’s Empanadas are the perfect thing to hold and eat while exploring The Original Farmers Market.

Kaylin + Kaylin is a pickle counter at The Original Farmers Market and a great place for a quick snack.

Perry's Joint in Pasadena combines two of our favorite things: jazz music and delicious sandwiches.

Asadero Chikali is an East LA spot that makes great flour tortillas and breakfast tacos.

Milk Farm is a cheese shop in Eagle Rock with an excellent daily sandwich menu.

Eagle Rock Kabob is home to one of our favorite plates of shawarma on the Eastside.

Lucky Bird in Eagle Rock has a fried chicken sandwich worth going out of your way to eat.

Bread Head is a great sandwich counter in Beverly Hills that makes its own focaccia. Try the Waygu roast beef.

Han Yang is a roadside Korean spot in Buena Park with great naengmyeon.

Oui Bakery is home to some of the best sandwiches in Hollywood.

Shiku is a Korean food stall in Grand Central Market from the people behind Baroo. This is where you’ll find some of the best banchan in LA.

Grain Traders is a tremendous build-your-own bowl shop on Fairfax and a perfect spot for a solo lunch.

Yojimbo is a donburi specialist on Fairfax and a great spot for a quick lunch if you’re in the area.