5 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: December 5 | Eater LA

"Over the course of two months in 2025, Anajak Thai chef Justin Pichetrungsi shut down his popular Sherman Oaks restaurant to embark on an ambitious renovation. The restaurant first opened on Ventura Boulevard in 1981, though Pichetrungsi took over in 2019 after his father suffered from a stroke. Less than four years later, Pichetrungsi won a James Beard Award for transforming the traditional menu into one that keeps the team busy, especially during Thai Taco Tuesdays, when Pichetrungsi’s team prepares inventive Los Angeles–centric tacos. But there’s also that fried chicken, some of Los Angeles’s juiciest and crispiest, always best shared with a group. Tack on the stellar wine list, and Anajak is a destination that can house far more with its expansive and bright dining rooms. It’s also festive for holiday dinner party season. Just be prepared to revisit and refresh the reservations page, as Anajak’s tables fill up quickly." - Eater Staff