Versailles is the best Cuban food LA has to offer! The first Versailles was opened in 1981 in Los Angeles by Orlando Garcia, who was born and raised in Cuba where he became an accomplished chef. Today, there are 3 locations throughout Los Angeles; one in Culver City, one in Encino, and one in Beverlywood. I have been to the…
Zankou Chicken is a small L.A.-based chain that serves up amazing Lebanese food! The first location opened in Hollywood, but they now have locations in Anaheim, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Toluca Lake, Van Nuys, West L.A., and my personal favorite, Tarzana. I always order the quarter chicken plate, which includes pita bread, hummus, pickled turnips and tomatoes…
Chinatown has a lot of great food, but one of my favorite restaurants there is Chego. Located on the first floor of the Far East Plaza, Chego serves up rice bowls packed with flavors inspired by different Asian cuisine. The small restaurant has limited seating (about a dozen bar chairs along the perimeter of the restaurant and a few picnic…