"Ryla is a stand-out Japanese-Taiwanese restaurant just a hop, skip, and a tiny jump from the Hermosa Pier. Its intimate, candle-lit dining room is a welcome contrast from all the other breezy beach cafes and beer-laden sports bars in the area. Get the Hokkaido milk bread, a slightly sweet pull-apart loaf that comes with a side of nori and tobiko spread, and juicy Nashville hot chicken karaage that’s lightly dusted with Japanese chili powder." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park