"The term “blink and you might miss it” is grossly overused, but in the case of Little Bangladesh, that really could happen. Established in the early 1970s, this neighborhood takes up only four blocks, right in the middle of Koreatown. This tiny stretch is where you’ll find Biryani Kebab House: home to some of the best Pakistani and Bangladeshi food in Southern California. You’ll want the Hyderabadi lamb biryani, an aromatic plate of basmati rice laced with spices with a lamb shank the size of a football. Curries, filled with cardamom, turmeric, and ginger arrive with pillow-like, house-baked naan. A meal here is an excellent way to eat your way through South Asia, a healthy mix of saag paneer, chicken tikka, and the owner’s favorite biryanis. " - brant cox, nikko duren, arden shore, sylvio martins