At this laid-back counter-serve cafe, dig into flavorful teriyaki bowls with chicken, steak, shrimp, or veggies, though expect a casual vibe.
"LA has no shortage of iconic dishes: The Godmother at Bay Cities, Philippe’s French Dip, everything at Mariscos Jalisco. It’s time to add Zam Zam Market’s Karachi-style chicken biryani to the list. The tiny Pakistani market in Hawthorne has a tight menu of excellent dishes like seekh kabobs and tangy chicken karahi, but the biryani will forever be what makes this bare-bones strip mall spot a destination. Spicy, savory, and deeply aromatic—it’s one of the most complex and mind-blowing plates of rice we’ve ever eaten, and the kind of dish that every Angeleno should be required by law to eat at least once. " - nikko duren, brant cox
"This Pakistani market in Hawthorne has fantastic food, including the absolute best biryani rice we’ve ever eaten. It's also a perfect place to fill up on curries, kebabs, tandoori, and naan after a long day of tolerating airline peanuts. Whether you drop by right after you land or before you head for LAX, Zam Zam is a destination everyone needs to experience at least once—so plan accordingly. " - jess basser sanders, brant cox, nikko duren
"Here’s how a meal at Zam Zam works: You walk into this tiny Pakistani market in Hawthorne and 20 minutes later you’ll be staring down at a glorious feast of kebabs, curries, naan, and the best biryani we’ve ever eaten. There’s no menu, so prices are a bit of a mystery, but just know that they’re extremely reasonable. Order: Biryani and kebab plate, $10." - brant cox
"If you aren’t exactly sure what you want to eat today, but you know you want a lot of it, head to Zam Zam. The tiny Pakistani market in Hawthorne doesn’t have a menu or even a dedicated waitstaff - it’s just a husband and wife who cook whatever they feel like on any given day. This is ideal when you’re with a few other people and you all want to share gigantic platters of food. One thing that will almost always hit the table is the chicken biryani rice - a dish we’d willingly brave 405 rush hour traffic to eat." - brant cox, brett keating
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