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At Northern Thai Food Club, this charming little gem in East Hollywood dishes out authentic Northern Thai fare like their famed khao soi and spicy sausages, all served in a cozy, no-frills setting that's perfect for quick bites or takeout.

Tucked in Little Tokyo, Hama Sushi serves a no-frills menu of expertly crafted sushi and sashimi, ensuring a fresh and flavorful dining experience.

Little Pine, Moby's charming vegan haven in Silver Lake, serves creative plant-based dishes and donates profits to animal rights, all in a cozy, pet-friendly setting.

Nestled in El Sereno, Los Dorados serves up crunchy, flavor-packed flautas in a laid-back atmosphere, with a menu that boasts vibrant fillings like chicken, chorizo, and lamb barbacoa, all drizzled with house-made salsas.

Ospi in Brentwood, a lively transformation of Jemma di Mare, serves up mouthwatering handmade pasta and inventive pizzas in a chic, upscale setting perfect for date nights or casual outings.

At Pasta Sisters in West Adams, roll up for freshly crafted pasta and Mediterranean bites in a cozy deli vibe that feels like a slice of Italy.

Chado opened on West 3rd Street in 1990 as a small, almost quaint tearoom with few tables, but with 300 canisters of teas from all over the globe lining the walls. In 1993, Reena Shah and her husband, Devan, acquired Chado and began quietly revolutionizing how people in greater Los Angeles think of tea. In 1999, Reena hired well-mannered and highly educated Tekeste (“Tek”) Mehreteab as a cook. Tek’s conscientious work, honesty, and dedication to tea soon made him a manager and in 2002, he became a partner with Devan and Reena in opening a second Chado location in Pasadena. Today, Chado’s three locations in the greater Los Angeles area serve as role models in America’s tea renaissance. Reena and Tek’s dedication to sharing their love of tea and refinement has influenced and inspired thousands, and made them major contributors to tea’s growth in the U.S. Chado supports tea education of every sort at every level through projects such as the Los Angeles International Tea Festival and Alson’s Tea for Siblings of the Disabled, which Reena started in memory of her own disabled brother, Alson

Pijja Palace is a trendy Indian sports bar in Silver Lake, where zesty Indian-Italian fusion dishes like malai rigatoni and chutney pizzas shine amid plenty of game-day excitement.

This counter-serve offshoot of Pizzeria Mozza serves up ultra-thin-crust rustic pies and antipasti for takeout, with flavors that evoke nostalgia and a hit-or-miss experience.

At Woon in Historic Filipinotown, you can savor chewy Chinese noodles and tender pork belly in a vibrant spot that’s perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.