This counter-service lunch specialist is ideal for a crowd-pleasing selection of sandwiches that can be enjoyed on the go or on in the simple strip mall digs.

Whether it's for take-out or dine-in, Taj India Palace is bustling at lunchtime. Double up on the garlic naan, and if you're a fan of chicken tandoor, Taj offers whole, bone-in chickens gleaming that familiar shade of red.

One of the newer restaurants to open in the area inside the swanky Hotel June, Caravan Swim Club has a lovely outdoor area around the pool serving everything from oysters and crudo to Baja-inspired dishes. Try the squash blossom quesadilla and cauliflower nachos.

Whether it's the first stop after a long flight or the last stop before a spell away from home, tooting the horn of arguably In-N-Out's most visited location hardly seems necessary. But getting the most iconic burger in Los Angeles is always a good decision, especially in double-double form.

Classic Thai restaurant Ayara is back after a brief interlude as Ayara Luk. The family-owned restaurant from the Asapahus hasn’t reopened the dining room, though excellent dishes like pad see ew and khao soi are available for takeout. The place does have a special Thursday night street food series if you want to eat on site.

The Fat Boy might be one of LA’s best sandwiches outright, with meatballs, pepperoni, sausage, and mozzarella, which would make for a gut-busting meal just outside the airport. The menu does have plenty of options for grab-and-go fare, from salads to classic Italian subs.

With the blue checkered tablecloths and kitschy décor, Aliki’s Greek Taverna has all the makings of a great neighborhood Greek eatery. Are there gyros, lemon potatoes, and tasty baklava? Of course there are. 

With all the stress surrounding trips to the airport, travelers may very well find themselves in need of a cold brew. Thankfully, there’s Inglewood's Three Weavers, a conveniently close drinking destination run by brewmaster Alexandra Nowell and owner Lynne Weaver.

One of LA’s most popular restaurants, the fried chicken and waffles at Roscoe’s are legendary, but don’t sleep on some of the other items, like the deep-fried chicken livers.

As the only official Somali restaurant in LA, this halal establishment in Inglewood has some highlights, like slow-roasted lamb or stir-fry goat served with basmati rice and a simple salad.

Everything is priced reasonably at this family-run spot in Inglewood. Mutiara Food & Market’s South Asian menu spans Thai, Indian, Chinese, Indonesian, Burmese, and Malaysian, and can satisfy any diner whether vegan or omnivore. The rice noodle fish soup, or mohinga, is Mutiara’s specialty and shouldn’t be missed.