BBQ+RICE EaHo

"There’s nothing easier than a meal at BBQ + Rice. Between their convenient location on Santa Monica and their affordable prices, there are a lot of reasons that this Korean rice bowl spot is an East Hollywood neighborhood standby. You’ve got a whole bunch of great options here, but we usually go for the bulgogi or the spicy chicken bowls: Both are under $11, and come with sauteed fresh vegetables and house-made pickles." - brant cox, nikko duren

"BBQ + Rice, a tiny spot on Santa Monica Blvd., is an ideal place for a quick lunch that doesn’t involve a drive-thru or candy from 7-Eleven. They serve delicious Korean rice bowls, including things like spicy pork, galbi jjim, and a slightly sweet beef bulgogi. Every bowl comes with some version of their house-made pickles, but we recommend grabbing an extra container to supplement your rice and meat. They’ve also got a parking lot, so you can spent less time searching for a spot, and more time eating." - brant cox, arden shore

"In-the-know local diners will recognize the name from the company’s first location in a strip mall off Sunset Boulevard, right next to Chibiscus and near the Rock & Roll Ralphs. That outlet, as well as the one that has taken up inside the old Baroo, focuses on simple Korean rice bowls, topped with things like bulgogi, kimchi, galbi, and gochujang-marinated chicken. There are dumplings and drinks as well, but it’s all very simple — except for one serious surprise." - Farley Elliott