"To the uninitiated, Ryla appears to be just another spot serving brunch bait like breakfast sandwiches and fluffy pancakes. But the Taiwanese and Japanese food at this Hermosa Beach spot will turn around an otherwise boring weekend morning. Expect pork belly benedict with yuzu hollandaise, a crispy katsu sando, and breakfast fried rice studded with sweet Chinese sausage. If you’re fine with indoor seating, you’ll have no trouble walking in on Sunday morning. Otherwise, make a reservation for their sleek sidewalk patio." - brant cox, sylvio martins