"If grab-and-go items like siopao, siu mai, empanadas, and foot-long turon are what you’re after, Vermont Avenue’s Mga Lutong Bahay is a must. The Filipino grocer has become an East Hollywood essential for numerous reasons: First, it’s located right next to LACC and a Red Line train stop. Second, the store accepts EBT — even for hot food items. Apart from grab-and-go snacks, the hot bar also offers well-made entrees like ginataang gulay (vegetables in a coconut curry sauce), fried shrimp, and picadillo." - Emily Joy Meneses, Eater Staff
