Kagura in Torrance is a laidback izakaya serving a powerful tonkatsu.

Fukugawa is a hidden restaurant in Gardena that serves one of the best Japanese breakfast sets around.

Silog in the South Bay is serving fusion Filipino rice bowls that will bring you comfort on even the hardest of days.

Soo Good Lutong Pinoy is a restaurant in Glendale that’s serving excellent classic Filipino dishes.

Bamboo Bistro is an Filipino restaurant in the Valley that serves excellent home-style cooking.

Adana in Glendale makes some of the best chicken kababs in town.

Pearl River Deli is known for their Hainan chicken, but don’t be fooled - there’s so much more going on at this to-go window in Chinatown.

Hyesung Noodle House in Koreatown is the first U.S. outpost of a Seoul institution where ordering is simple - you get the kalguksu.

Sogo Roll Bar in Los Feliz rolls up some of highest quality and most interesting fish in LA.

Citrin does have a few good French-ish dishes, but overall, the food at this Santa Monica restaurant isn’t worth the high price tag.

Needle is an order-at-the-counter restaurant in Silver Lake serving Cantonese food.

Yang’s Kitchen in Alhambra is a modern Taiwanese restaurant that’s one of the most exciting new spots in the neighborhood.

The HRB Experience in Downtown LA is a hand-roll adventure that’s not quite as good as KazuNori.

Mogu Mogu in West LA specializes in mazemen, a brothless ramen that has us feeling very full and happy.

Ngu Binh is a Vietnamese spot Little Saigon with a small menu and an excellent noodle soup.

Muddy Paw in Silver Lake is a great cafe for both humans and dogs.