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20 Iconic LA Dishes Still Available For Delivery and Takeout

Garlic cheese bread, shrimp tacos, and deep-fried potato balls

by Cathy Chaplin and Eater Staff Updated
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Potato balls from Porto’s Bakery in Glendale.
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Uncertain times call for tried-and-true standbys. From crispy shrimp tacos to juicy pork dumplings to the most memorable stack of pancakes in town, the dishes featured on this list have endured passing trends and withstood the test of time. Here now are 20 of LA’s most iconic dishes available for delivery and takeout through the pandemic.

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Black pastrami Reuben at Brent's Deli Northridge

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The black pastrami Reuben starts with house-cured meat that’s seasoned heavily with spices so that a black crust forms. The rye bread, which comes par-baked from a nearby bakery, gets another trip to the oven to create a crispy crust. House-made Russian dressing, and some crunchy sauerkraut round out the ingredients, but it’s all about the technique and quality of the meat.

19565 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-5679
(818) 886-5679
Brent’s Deli The Hot Dish
Reuben at Brent’s Deli Northridge

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Potato balls at Porto's Bakery and Cafe

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From cakes to pastries and Cuban sandwiches, Porto’s is famous for many of its reasonably priced offerings but the papa rellena or potato balls is beloved most of all. Each mashed potato ball is filled with picadillo (seasoned ground beef, onions, and bell peppers) and fried until perfectly crisp-golden.

315 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 956-5996
(818) 956-5996

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Koobideh at Raffi's Place

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When the craving hits for heaping plates of grilled koobideh and fragrant basmati rice, beloved Persian-Armenian specialist Raffi’s Place is the go-to spot. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner for takeout and delivery through third-party services.

211 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 240-7411
(818) 240-7411

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Garlic cheese bread at Smoke House Restaurant

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There are few greater, more warming pleasures than diving into a basket of the garlic cheese bread from the historic Smoke House in Burbank. The nearly 75-year-old restaurant is so famous for its decadent, garlicky bread that it ships the stuff nationwide via its own website, and is currently still offering full meals (with said bread) for takeout and delivery.

4420 Lakeside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 845-3731
(818) 845-3731
Garlic cheese bread at Smoke House Restaurant.
Garlic cheese bread at Smoke House Restaurant
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Fried eggplant and sausage pizza at Casa Bianca

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The Martorana family has been serving Eagle Rock denizens since 1955. The fried eggplant and sausage pizza is the one to beat at this red sauce spot. The restaurant offers online ordering for takeout.

1650 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 256-9617
(323) 256-9617

Cha gio at Golden Deli Restaurant

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After a brief hiatus, Golden Deli is open for takeout and delivery on Grubhub. The best dish on the menu are the pork- and mushroom-stuffed cha gio served blistered-golden with fish sauce, fresh herbs, and lettuce.

815 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 308-0803
(626) 308-0803

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Hui tou dumplings at Hui Tou Xiang Noodles House

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Some of LA’s most unique dumplings are Hui Tou Xiang’s eponymous hui tou dumplings, flat-sided potstickers with scalding pork innards. Order online for takeout or opt for delivery from third-party vendors.

704 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 281-9888
(626) 281-9888

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Beef roll at 101 Noodle Express

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With its perfect ratio of braised beef to green onion pancake and fresh cilantro, the beef roll at 101 Noodle Express is rightfully more famous than any noodle dish on the menu.

1408 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 300-8654
(626) 300-8654

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Pancakes at Du-Pars

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The legendary Original Farmers Market location remains open for delivery and takeout. The pancakes here are the fluffiest around and come drenched in an ungodly amount of clarified butter.

6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-8446
(323) 933-8446

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Smoked salmon pizza at Spago

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The pizza that put Wolfgang Puck on the culinary map and sparked the California pizza trend is available for delivery and takeout through the pandemic.

176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
(310) 385-0880
Smoked salmon pizza at Spago.
Smoked salmon pizza at Spago
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Slippery shrimp at Yang Chow

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An ocean-dwelling cousin of General Tso, slippery shrimp is lightly coated in cornstarch and wok’d to perfection before being doused in a sticky sweet sauce. Yang Chow is open for takeout only.

819 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-0811
(213) 625-0811
Fried Chinese shrimp at Yang Chow on a plate.
Slippery shrimp at Yang Chow.
Cathy Chaplin

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French dip sandwich at Philippe The Original

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For a taste of culinary history, look no further than the French dip at Philippe The Original. The restaurant is open for takeout and delivery from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
(213) 628-3781

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Yedoro wot from Rosalind's

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When Fekere Gebre-Mariam relocated his restaurant to Fairfax Avenue in 1988, he was the first Ethiopian entrepreneur to lay down roots in what is now known as Little Ethiopia. While everything on the menu is fantastic, hone in on the house-special yedoro wot — fabulously tender chicken slowly simmered in a spicy sauce with onions, garlic, cardamom, and nutmeg.

1044 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 936-2486
(323) 936-2486

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#19 at Langer’s Delicatessen

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The #19 may very well be LA’s most iconic sandwich — complete with a mile-high stack of pastrami, Swiss cheese, and coleslaw on twice-baked rye. It’s available for pick-up or delivery from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t forget the latkes, too.

704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-8050
(213) 483-8050
#19 sandwich at Langer’s Deli
#19 at Langer’s
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Galbi at Park's BBQ

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In addition to pitch-perfect executions of Korean standbys like kimchi jjigae and galbitang, Park BBQ’s galbi is the best rendition available in the U.S. with its balanced marinade of crushed pears and soy sauce.

955 S Vermont Ave G, Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 380-1717
(213) 380-1717

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Short rib tacos at Kogi Taco Truck

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While Roy Choi is feeding vulnerable Angelenos and frontline workers, his trio of Kogi trucks continue to serve across the Southland. Check Kogi’s website for the latest schedule and dig into some short rib tacos.

One California Plaza, 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Tonkotsu ramen at Daikokuya

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Daikokuya’s signature tonkotsu ramen is made from Kurobuta pork bones that are carefully simmered for hours on end. Once the broth is perfectly milky and luscious, it’s ladled atop curly noodles and garnished with scallion confetti. Don’t forget to request extra back fat (kotteri) for an even porkier experience.

327 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-1680
(213) 626-1680

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Shrimp taco at Mariscos Jalisco

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While there is no shortage of outstanding taco trucks in Los Angeles, Mariscos Jaliscos may very well be the most beloved thanks to Raul Ortega and his crispy shrimp tacos. The Boyle Heights truck is operating usual business hours.

3040 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 528-6701
(323) 528-6701

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Pescado zaradeado at Coni’ Seafood

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The famous pescado zarandeado at Sinaloan specialist Coni’Seafood is comprised of snook that’s butterflied then grilled with precision. Served with tortillas and an onion salsa, it’s one of the most spectacular seafood dishes in the city and available daily from noon to 6 p.m. for takeout and delivery.

3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 672-2339
(310) 672-2339
Grilled snook at Coni’Seafood.
Grilled snook at Coni’Seafood
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Hollenbeck burrito at El Tepeyac Cafe

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Wrapped in a giant flour tortilla and crammed to maximum capacity with slow-cooked pork, rice, beans, and guacamole, the Hollenbeck burrito is as deliciously gluttonous as they come. Best of all, the massive parcel is ladled with additional pork, making for a sopping and saucy creation of epic proportions. The La Mirada location is open for takeout and delivery.

13926 Imperial Hwy, La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 263-6455
(562) 263-6455

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Black pastrami Reuben at Brent's Deli Northridge

19565 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91324

The black pastrami Reuben starts with house-cured meat that’s seasoned heavily with spices so that a black crust forms. The rye bread, which comes par-baked from a nearby bakery, gets another trip to the oven to create a crispy crust. House-made Russian dressing, and some crunchy sauerkraut round out the ingredients, but it’s all about the technique and quality of the meat.

19565 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-5679
(818) 886-5679
Brent’s Deli The Hot Dish
Reuben at Brent’s Deli Northridge

Potato balls at Porto's Bakery and Cafe

315 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

From cakes to pastries and Cuban sandwiches, Porto’s is famous for many of its reasonably priced offerings but the papa rellena or potato balls is beloved most of all. Each mashed potato ball is filled with picadillo (seasoned ground beef, onions, and bell peppers) and fried until perfectly crisp-golden.

315 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 956-5996
(818) 956-5996

Koobideh at Raffi's Place

211 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205

When the craving hits for heaping plates of grilled koobideh and fragrant basmati rice, beloved Persian-Armenian specialist Raffi’s Place is the go-to spot. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner for takeout and delivery through third-party services.

211 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 240-7411
(818) 240-7411

Garlic cheese bread at Smoke House Restaurant

4420 Lakeside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505

There are few greater, more warming pleasures than diving into a basket of the garlic cheese bread from the historic Smoke House in Burbank. The nearly 75-year-old restaurant is so famous for its decadent, garlicky bread that it ships the stuff nationwide via its own website, and is currently still offering full meals (with said bread) for takeout and delivery.

4420 Lakeside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 845-3731
(818) 845-3731
Garlic cheese bread at Smoke House Restaurant.
Garlic cheese bread at Smoke House Restaurant
[Official Photo]

Fried eggplant and sausage pizza at Casa Bianca

1650 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

The Martorana family has been serving Eagle Rock denizens since 1955. The fried eggplant and sausage pizza is the one to beat at this red sauce spot. The restaurant offers online ordering for takeout.

1650 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 256-9617
(323) 256-9617

Cha gio at Golden Deli Restaurant

815 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776

After a brief hiatus, Golden Deli is open for takeout and delivery on Grubhub. The best dish on the menu are the pork- and mushroom-stuffed cha gio served blistered-golden with fish sauce, fresh herbs, and lettuce.

815 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 308-0803
(626) 308-0803

Hui tou dumplings at Hui Tou Xiang Noodles House

704 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Some of LA’s most unique dumplings are Hui Tou Xiang’s eponymous hui tou dumplings, flat-sided potstickers with scalding pork innards. Order online for takeout or opt for delivery from third-party vendors.

704 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 281-9888
(626) 281-9888

Beef roll at 101 Noodle Express

1408 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801

With its perfect ratio of braised beef to green onion pancake and fresh cilantro, the beef roll at 101 Noodle Express is rightfully more famous than any noodle dish on the menu.

1408 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 300-8654
(626) 300-8654

Pancakes at Du-Pars

6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036

The legendary Original Farmers Market location remains open for delivery and takeout. The pancakes here are the fluffiest around and come drenched in an ungodly amount of clarified butter.

6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-8446
(323) 933-8446

Smoked salmon pizza at Spago

176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The pizza that put Wolfgang Puck on the culinary map and sparked the California pizza trend is available for delivery and takeout through the pandemic.

176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
(310) 385-0880
Smoked salmon pizza at Spago.
Smoked salmon pizza at Spago
[Official Photo]

Slippery shrimp at Yang Chow

819 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

An ocean-dwelling cousin of General Tso, slippery shrimp is lightly coated in cornstarch and wok’d to perfection before being doused in a sticky sweet sauce. Yang Chow is open for takeout only.

819 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-0811
(213) 625-0811
Fried Chinese shrimp at Yang Chow on a plate.
Slippery shrimp at Yang Chow.
Cathy Chaplin

French dip sandwich at Philippe The Original

1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

For a taste of culinary history, look no further than the French dip at Philippe The Original. The restaurant is open for takeout and delivery from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
(213) 628-3781

Yedoro wot from Rosalind's

1044 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019

When Fekere Gebre-Mariam relocated his restaurant to Fairfax Avenue in 1988, he was the first Ethiopian entrepreneur to lay down roots in what is now known as Little Ethiopia. While everything on the menu is fantastic, hone in on the house-special yedoro wot — fabulously tender chicken slowly simmered in a spicy sauce with onions, garlic, cardamom, and nutmeg.

1044 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 936-2486
(323) 936-2486

#19 at Langer’s Delicatessen

704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

The #19 may very well be LA’s most iconic sandwich — complete with a mile-high stack of pastrami, Swiss cheese, and coleslaw on twice-baked rye. It’s available for pick-up or delivery from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t forget the latkes, too.

704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-8050
(213) 483-8050
#19 sandwich at Langer’s Deli
#19 at Langer’s
Wonho Frank Lee

Galbi at Park's BBQ

955 S Vermont Ave G, Los Angeles, CA 90006

In addition to pitch-perfect executions of Korean standbys like kimchi jjigae and galbitang, Park BBQ’s galbi is the best rendition available in the U.S. with its balanced marinade of crushed pears and soy sauce.

955 S Vermont Ave G, Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 380-1717
(213) 380-1717

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Short rib tacos at Kogi Taco Truck

One California Plaza, 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

While Roy Choi is feeding vulnerable Angelenos and frontline workers, his trio of Kogi trucks continue to serve across the Southland. Check Kogi’s website for the latest schedule and dig into some short rib tacos.

One California Plaza, 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Tonkotsu ramen at Daikokuya

327 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Daikokuya’s signature tonkotsu ramen is made from Kurobuta pork bones that are carefully simmered for hours on end. Once the broth is perfectly milky and luscious, it’s ladled atop curly noodles and garnished with scallion confetti. Don’t forget to request extra back fat (kotteri) for an even porkier experience.

327 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-1680
(213) 626-1680

Shrimp taco at Mariscos Jalisco

3040 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023

While there is no shortage of outstanding taco trucks in Los Angeles, Mariscos Jaliscos may very well be the most beloved thanks to Raul Ortega and his crispy shrimp tacos. The Boyle Heights truck is operating usual business hours.

3040 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 528-6701
(323) 528-6701

Pescado zaradeado at Coni’ Seafood

3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303

The famous pescado zarandeado at Sinaloan specialist Coni’Seafood is comprised of snook that’s butterflied then grilled with precision. Served with tortillas and an onion salsa, it’s one of the most spectacular seafood dishes in the city and available daily from noon to 6 p.m. for takeout and delivery.

3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 672-2339
(310) 672-2339
Grilled snook at Coni’Seafood.
Grilled snook at Coni’Seafood
Cathy Chaplin

Hollenbeck burrito at El Tepeyac Cafe

13926 Imperial Hwy, La Mirada, CA 90638

Wrapped in a giant flour tortilla and crammed to maximum capacity with slow-cooked pork, rice, beans, and guacamole, the Hollenbeck burrito is as deliciously gluttonous as they come. Best of all, the massive parcel is ladled with additional pork, making for a sopping and saucy creation of epic proportions. The La Mirada location is open for takeout and delivery.

13926 Imperial Hwy, La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 263-6455
(562) 263-6455

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