A burger joint in Hollywood on La Brea, Burgers 99 serves great fast food-style burgers that pay homage to everything from In-N-Out to McDonald’s.

Cortina’s is a long-standing Italian deli and market in Anaheim with fantastic cold-cut sandwiches and pizza.

Sahara Falafel in Anaheim serves excellent on-the-go shawarma and falafel wraps.

Larchmont Wine & Cheese continues to make some of our favorite sandwiches in Los Angeles - make sure to get there early.

Valerie Confections is a cafe/bakery/chocolate shop in Historic Filipinotown that has something for everyone.

Bahay Kubo is an iconic Filipino cafeteria or “turo-turo”-style restaurant in Historic Filipinotown.

Jeff’s Table is a not-so-secret deli behind Flask in Highland Park with excellent and innovative sandwiches.

Cavaretta’s is a classic, family-run Italian deli in Canoga Park and home to our favorite cannolis in Los Angeles.

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

La Cevicheria is a tiny shop on Pico with truly fantastic ceviche.

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

Noree Thai is a great casual Thai restaurant in Beverly Grove, from the same people as Luv2Eat.

This Jamaican spot on Centinela is a popular place for takeout dinner and lunch in Inglewood - for good reason.

Fisherman’s Island in Leimert Park is perfectly steaming everything under the sea.

Lien Hoa BBQ Deli is our number one pick for BBQ duck in Little Saigon.

Tan Hoang Huong Coffee and Sandwiches is a perfect Vietnamese spot for a quick lunch in Westminster.