Les Sisters' Southern Kitchen

"Located in the far northwest corner of the San Fernando Valley, Chatsworth isn’t the most convenient place for many Angelenos, but as long as your destination is Les Sisters’, then the trip will be worth it. This Valley institution has been around since the '80s and is home to some of the best soul food in the city. Start with the fried chicken, with its crackly, Cajun-spiced skin, but make sure the spicy, smoky chicken jambalaya is the focus of the meal. For sides, we like to round things out with some gooey mac and cheese and black-eyed peas." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"Open since 1986, Les Sister has been serving its take on distinctly New Orleans dishes like heart-shaped beignets and gumbo. First-timers should make sure to try at least one of the po’boys on the menu, which comes with a choice of proteins like crawfish, oysters, and shrimp. Other house specialties include chicken jambalaya, gumbo, and shrimp étouffée. With generation portion sizes and an approachable price point, the best way to dine at Les Sisters is with a group to try a bit of everything." - Mona Holmes

"For those who know where to look, outstanding Cajun food can be found in the Valley at Les Sisters. Open since 1986, the restaurant is known for its Southern-style cooking. Order up a po’ boy or some fried catfish, and don’t forget to add in orders of biscuits, collard greens, and cornbread on the side. The no-frills dining room has several tables flanking its walls, but takeout holds up well, too." - Rebecca Roland, Mona Holmes, Matthew Kang

"Southern BBQ spot, Les Sisters, is celebrating their 35th anniversary this month. In honor of this event, the Chatsworth restaurant is dropping a menu of special items for the rest of May, including grilled salmon slathered in Creole tartar sauce, New Orleans-style hot salmon po’boys, Cajun shrimp boils, and spicy andouille sausage. Available for in-house orders, takeout, and online delivery." - kat hong

"For fried chicken in the Valley look no further than Les Sisters, a Cajun restaurant in Winnetka. The fried chicken here is served simply with generous pieces of meat and a well-seasoned crispy coating. It always comes out hot and fresh and is best enjoyed with some sides like mac and cheese or Cajun fries." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff