WHY For the steamed King dumpling (a big daddy filled with beef or pork and either leeks, kim chee or rice noodles), the pan-fried dumplings and the kim chee dumplings. WHAT This Koreatown shack (really—it’s an actual shack) lives up to its name and serves authentic dumplings, but they’re as much Chinese as they are [...]
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WHY Amazing savory treats baked in a stone oven: sambusak (Israeli calzone), pizzas and Jerusalem bagels, the thin, savory circles sold by vendors outside the ancient city’s walls. WHAT Although it bills itself as a bakery first, Bibi’s is a find for westsiders seeking something quick to eat that’s both deeply delicious and not junky. [...]
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WHY For a quick bite before or after a movie that’s homemade and delicious. Free delivery, too. WHAT Tasty Mediterranean fast food—kebabs, falafel, roast chicken, fresh mahi mahi, hummus—is served inexpensively by a husband-and-wife team. In a mall spot where you’d expect a soulless chain, real people and real food thrive! WHO Glendale shoppers and [...]
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WHY Flashback to the 1980s with spicy curly fries (great) and burgers topped with just about anything you want, all served al fresco at the Country Mart. WHAT Solid, if not brilliant, beef and turkey burgers. The fries, variety of burger toppings, and outdoor picnic tables (perfect for messy tots) are the draw. WHO After-school [...]
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WHY Because there’s no guilt—well, almost no guilt—involved in enjoying these all-natural, grass-fed beef hot dogs with organic accoutrements. It elevates the hot-dog cart to a haute level. ; WHAT Even a Prius-driving liberal Democrat can feel good about this swank cart parked near the old Helms Bakery building at lunchtime. Not only are the [...]
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WHY Hefty, juicy (okay, greasy) burgers with the secret Bucket sauce. ; WHAT A good selection of beers (some by the pitcher), football on TV and a large, funky outdoor patio add to the laid-back vibe at this historic, divey stand. Live large (or not for long) and try the Cardiac burger (two half-pound patties, [...]
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WHY All the standards (plus an excellent white pie), as well as calzones, subs and pastas. WHAT Flavorful New York—style pizzas are turned out at this modest shop with a few locations, each of which has friendly service and efficient delivery. 2457 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake, 323.661.6474, tomatopiepizzajoint.com. L & D daily. MC, V. Type: [...]
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WHY Where else can you get a Peruvian-style chicken cooked over real wood in the middle of a sea of Korean eateries?; WHAT Come here for deeply flavored roast chicken that reflects the smoky flavor from cords of wood piled outside the tiny restaurant. The addictive spicy aji (garlic) sauce is the perfect foil to [...]
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WHY For some of the city’s finest Israeli-style falafel, served in an accessible mini-mall spot near Universal City. ; WHAT A good, quick, strip-mall place serving freshly fried, pillowy falafel sandwiches; chicken and beef schwarma; and flavorful side dishes, including spicy carrot salad, tabbouleh, eggplant and cabbage salads. Be prepared for a line at lunchtime.; [...]
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WHY Orange-red chicken marinated in a chile-laced sauce and grilled, resting on a bed of fries deliciously imbued with chicken juice. ; WHAT Despite the name, it’s not about the burgers at this very modest stand; the half-chicken plate has achieved near-legendary status among connoisseurs of cheap eats. ; 2575 W. Pico Blvd., Mid-city, 213.380.3554, [...]
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