"Here’s how a meal at Zam Zam, a tiny Pakistani market in Hawthorne, generally goes. You walk in, ask the lady behind the counter for a plate of what’s cooking, and 20 minutes later you’ll be staring down at a giant platter of whatever curries, kebabs, tandoori, and naan they felt like making that day. This is the best biryani rice we’ve ever eaten, so whether or not you live or work in the area, Zam Zam is a destination everyone needs to experience even though there’s no real menu or service to speak of." - brant cox, nikko duren, kat hong, garrett snyder, sylvio martins