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21 Local-Approved Restaurants to Order Delivery From in LA

LA native Eddie Sanchez shares how to eat well without sitting in traffic.

By Rayna Rossitto Updated May 15, 2023, 10:51am EDT

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By Rayna Rossitto Updated May 15, 2023, 10:51am EDT

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What if you could order delivery for every single meal, for the entire week? That’s exactly what we asked photographer and digital creator Eddie Sanchez to do: share his dream week of ordering delivery from Los Angeles restaurants using his go-to app, Postmates.

As a LA native and local food blogger, Sanchez knows a thing or two about the city’s dining scene. On the days where he’s enjoying a date night-in with his wife, or is just too tired to cook, Sanchez relies on the delivery app to bring his favorite LA-area dishes straight to his door. From buttermilk donuts at Primo’s, to the mandu sampler at Chang Hwa Dang, you can order from any one of these 21 fantastic restaurants right now.

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A native of Los Angeles with a passion for all things culinary, Eddie Sanchez quickly became one of LA's top food influencers and earned national recognition through the success of his food blog, Hungry in LA. He is a full-time content creator and photographer living in Los Angeles, who loves recipe developing and creating new dishes at home for his family.

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SUNDAYS by wake & late

The walk-up window cafe may have rebranded and expanded, but its famous breakfast burritos are still a fixture on the menu. “It has all the elements to make it one of the best breakfast burritos in the city,” Sanchez says. “A high-quality tortilla; super crispy tater tots; flavorful, sharp cheddar cheese; and perfectly cooked, fluffy scrambled eggs.”

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105 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

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Prime Pizza

This pizza joint may be known for its New York-style slices, but Sanchez believes the real highlight is the homemade ranch dressing. His lunch order is the spicy pepperoni square pie with a side of ranch: “The combination of spicy Calabrian chilis and pepperoni dunked in ranch dressing is one of the best bites ever,” he says.

12219 Santa Monica Blvd Ste201, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Little Fatty

This Taiwanese soul food spot serves modern takes on classic dishes. “The pho, ramen, and caldo [sic] are all great, but there’s something special about the beef noodle soup,” Sanchez says. “It just hits the spot.”

3809 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

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Primo's Donuts

“Primo’s is a classic donut shop serving some of the best old-school donuts,” Sanchez says. “No fancy-shmancy $7 donuts here.” The LA institution is known for its chocolate buttermilk bar; an old-fashioned donut that uses buttermilk instead of water in the batter to create a tangy, moist crumb.

2918 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

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Sonoratown

Carne asada tacos are the thing to order at this Mexican joint. Drawing from Sonoran cuisine, a region in northern Mexico, this restaurant is famous for its version, which is infused with mesquite smoke. “The asada is chargrilled like a homestyle cookout,” Sanchez says. “It’s wrapped in a perfect Sonoran-style flour tortilla that’s made on-site.”

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5610 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

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Ggiata

Ggiata is an Italian deli that serves all the classics, including Sanchez’s favorite: The Classic. “I love a good Italian cold-cut sandwich,” he says. “Aside from the beautiful cuts of charcuterie meat, [The Classic] is elevated with a spread of Calabrian aioli on a toasted sesame baguette.”

7998 Santa Monica Blvd C, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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Calif Chicken Cafe

When your lunch break calls for something fresh and light, Calif Chicken Cafe checks that box. The casual eatery serves a variety of salads and wraps, like Sanchez’s favorite, the combo wrap, as well as rotisserie chicken by the pound.

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2005 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Pizzana

Chef Daniele Uditi serves innovative takes on Neapolitan-style pizza at this casual joint. Come for dinner and try Sanchez’s order — and one of Uditi’s signatures — the cacio e pepe pie, and stay for the neo margherita and puttanesca.

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11712 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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Heavy Handed

Heavy Handed makes some of the best smash burgers in LA, according to Sanchez. They use a blend of short rib for the patty, topped with homemade butter pickles and a tangy sauce, all stacked on a fresh-baked bun. “It’s a perfectly executed smash burger,” he says.

2912 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Langer's Deli

The 74-year-old deli recently expanded its delivery radius to bring pastrami sandwiches to residents across the valley. “If there was one sandwich that could represent LA, it would be this hand-cut pastrami with coleslaw, Swiss, and Russian dressing on a double-baked rye,” Sanchez says. “It’s just a classic LA staple.”

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704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

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Katsu-Ya

This outpost of sushi hotspot Katsu-Ya Group delivers classic and inventive Japanese dishes to your door. The menu includes a mix of Katsuya staples, including Sanchez’s favorite: crispy rice with spicy tuna. “It’s just a great bite from one of LA’s well-known sushi restaurants,” he says.

11777 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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Howlin' Ray's

Howlin’ Ray’s first opened its doors in 2015, and ever since then, has had a line out of the door. To skip the line, Sanchez orders through Postmates. His go-to lunch is “The Sando” at a medium-plus heat level; “you won’t find a better hot chicken sandwich than this,” he says.

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727 N Broadway #128, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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CHD (Chang Hwa Dang)

This popular Korea-based chain debuted its first U.S. offshoot back in 2020. The menu has a wide selection of Korean staples, but Sanchez says the real highlight is the mandu sampler; an assortment of pan-fried dumplings.

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3377 Wilshire Blvd #104, Los Angeles, CA 90010

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Matu

Beverly Hills steakhouse Matu has a singular item on its lunch menu: a truly decadent Philly cheesesteak. “Their cheesesteak is made with 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu ribeye and sirloin on a freshly baked sesame roll — making for the best cheesesteak experience in LA,” Sanchez says.

239 S Beverly Dr Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Jitlada

Jitlada isn’t just a neighborhood spot in Hollywood, it’s a fixture in LA’s dining scene with its expansive menu and extra-spicy food. Out of its 400-plus dishes, the one Sanchez says you shouldn’t skip is khao soi, a rich, fragrant curry noodle soup from northern Thailand.

5233 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Mini Kabob

This family-run Armenian grill dishes out Middle Eastern comfort-food classics. Order from Mini Kabob for a quick lunch and get Sanchez’s recommendation, the beef and chicken combo, a platter of skewered, juicy meats with creamy red pepper hummus, blistered tomatoes, and buttery rice.

313 1/2 Vine St, Glendale, CA 91204

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Sugarfish

There’s no shortage of sushi spots in LA, but none are as consistent, high-quality, and approachable as Sugarfish, according to Sanchez. It’s probably why his usual order is “Trust Me” – which typically includes a sashimi course, seven orders of nigiri, and two hand rolls.

304 12th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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daybird

If there’s one thing Szechuan food is, it’s spicy. daybird, a fast-casual joint in Silverlake, serves up Sichuan-style fried chicken sandwiches. The chicken thighs are dredged and fried in rice oil for an extra crispy exterior, then tossed in a tingly, mouth-numbing blend of spices. “Everyone is doing Nashville hot chicken, but this place is doing Sichuan-style hot chicken and the flavors are incredible,” Sanchez says.

240 N Virgil Ave Suite 5, Los Angeles, CA 90004

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Uovo

When you’re in need of a comforting bowl of pasta for dinner, order from Uovo — a quality-obsessed Italian spot by the Sugarfish co-founders. The restaurant flies in fresh pasta from their kitchen in Bologna, Italy, daily. The most popular item is the tonnarelli all’Amatriciana, which is Sanchez’s favorite. “The Amatriciana with guanciale transports you to Italy at first bite,” he says.

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1320 2nd St Ste A, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Carla Cafe

What started as a pandemic-born pop-up has since established a home base out of a kitchen in Santa Monica. Carla Cafe is known for its ciabatta sandwiches with homemade aioli, as well as breakfast burritos. Sanchez typically orders the tuna chop sandwich for lunch, but he says you can’t go wrong with any of the sandwiches on the menu.

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11419 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Killer Noodle Tsujita

Killer Noodle, a relatively new spot from the Tsujita team, specializes in dan dan and spicy noodles. The menu is customizable; you can order the noodles dry or in soup, and choose a heat level and toppings. Sanchez typically orders the “Downtown with soup”: “when I’m craving spicy ramen, this is top on my list,” he says.

2030 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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SUNDAYS by wake & late

105 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

The walk-up window cafe may have rebranded and expanded, but its famous breakfast burritos are still a fixture on the menu. “It has all the elements to make it one of the best breakfast burritos in the city,” Sanchez says. “A high-quality tortilla; super crispy tater tots; flavorful, sharp cheddar cheese; and perfectly cooked, fluffy scrambled eggs.”

Open in Google Maps

105 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Visit Website

A photo of a breakfast burrito cut in half.

Prime Pizza

12219 Santa Monica Blvd Ste201, Los Angeles, CA 90025

This pizza joint may be known for its New York-style slices, but Sanchez believes the real highlight is the homemade ranch dressing. His lunch order is the spicy pepperoni square pie with a side of ranch: “The combination of spicy Calabrian chilis and pepperoni dunked in ranch dressing is one of the best bites ever,” he says.

12219 Santa Monica Blvd Ste201, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Visit Website

A photo of a spicy pepperoni square pie.

Little Fatty

3809 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

This Taiwanese soul food spot serves modern takes on classic dishes. “The pho, ramen, and caldo [sic] are all great, but there’s something special about the beef noodle soup,” Sanchez says. “It just hits the spot.”

3809 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Visit Website

A photo of a spread of Taiwanese soul food dishes.

Primo's Donuts

2918 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

“Primo’s is a classic donut shop serving some of the best old-school donuts,” Sanchez says. “No fancy-shmancy $7 donuts here.” The LA institution is known for its chocolate buttermilk bar; an old-fashioned donut that uses buttermilk instead of water in the batter to create a tangy, moist crumb.

2918 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Visit Website

Sonoratown

5610 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Carne asada tacos are the thing to order at this Mexican joint. Drawing from Sonoran cuisine, a region in northern Mexico, this restaurant is famous for its version, which is infused with mesquite smoke. “The asada is chargrilled like a homestyle cookout,” Sanchez says. “It’s wrapped in a perfect Sonoran-style flour tortilla that’s made on-site.”

Open in Google Maps

5610 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Visit Website

A photo of a plate topped with Mexican food.

Ggiata

7998 Santa Monica Blvd C, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Ggiata is an Italian deli that serves all the classics, including Sanchez’s favorite: The Classic. “I love a good Italian cold-cut sandwich,” he says. “Aside from the beautiful cuts of charcuterie meat, [The Classic] is elevated with a spread of Calabrian aioli on a toasted sesame baguette.”

7998 Santa Monica Blvd C, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Visit Website

A photo of a table with Italian sandwiches.

Calif Chicken Cafe

2005 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

When your lunch break calls for something fresh and light, Calif Chicken Cafe checks that box. The casual eatery serves a variety of salads and wraps, like Sanchez’s favorite, the combo wrap, as well as rotisserie chicken by the pound.

Open in Google Maps

2005 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Visit Website

Pizzana

11712 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Chef Daniele Uditi serves innovative takes on Neapolitan-style pizza at this casual joint. Come for dinner and try Sanchez’s order — and one of Uditi’s signatures — the cacio e pepe pie, and stay for the neo margherita and puttanesca.

Open in Google Maps

11712 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Visit Website

An image of a cacio e pepe pizza pie.

Heavy Handed

2912 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Heavy Handed makes some of the best smash burgers in LA, according to Sanchez. They use a blend of short rib for the patty, topped with homemade butter pickles and a tangy sauce, all stacked on a fresh-baked bun. “It’s a perfectly executed smash burger,” he says.

2912 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Visit Website

Langer's Deli

704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

The 74-year-old deli recently expanded its delivery radius to bring pastrami sandwiches to residents across the valley. “If there was one sandwich that could represent LA, it would be this hand-cut pastrami with coleslaw, Swiss, and Russian dressing on a double-baked rye,” Sanchez says. “It’s just a classic LA staple.”

Open in Google Maps

704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Visit Website

An image of the exterior of Langer’s Deli

Katsu-Ya

11777 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

This outpost of sushi hotspot Katsu-Ya Group delivers classic and inventive Japanese dishes to your door. The menu includes a mix of Katsuya staples, including Sanchez’s favorite: crispy rice with spicy tuna. “It’s just a great bite from one of LA’s well-known sushi restaurants,” he says.

11777 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Visit Website

Howlin' Ray's

727 N Broadway #128, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Howlin’ Ray’s first opened its doors in 2015, and ever since then, has had a line out of the door. To skip the line, Sanchez orders through Postmates. His go-to lunch is “The Sando” at a medium-plus heat level; “you won’t find a better hot chicken sandwich than this,” he says.

Open in Google Maps

727 N Broadway #128, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Visit Website

CHD (Chang Hwa Dang)

3377 Wilshire Blvd #104, Los Angeles, CA 90010

This popular Korea-based chain debuted its first U.S. offshoot back in 2020. The menu has a wide selection of Korean staples, but Sanchez says the real highlight is the mandu sampler; an assortment of pan-fried dumplings.

Open in Google Maps

3377 Wilshire Blvd #104, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Visit Website

An image of mandu.

Matu

239 S Beverly Dr Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Beverly Hills steakhouse Matu has a singular item on its lunch menu: a truly decadent Philly cheesesteak. “Their cheesesteak is made with 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu ribeye and sirloin on a freshly baked sesame roll — making for the best cheesesteak experience in LA,” Sanchez says.

239 S Beverly Dr Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

An image of a Philly cheesesteak.

Jitlada

5233 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Jitlada isn’t just a neighborhood spot in Hollywood, it’s a fixture in LA’s dining scene with its expansive menu and extra-spicy food. Out of its 400-plus dishes, the one Sanchez says you shouldn’t skip is khao soi, a rich, fragrant curry noodle soup from northern Thailand.

5233 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Visit Website

An image of a woman standing in front of the exterior of Jitlada.

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Mini Kabob

313 1/2 Vine St, Glendale, CA 91204

This family-run Armenian grill dishes out Middle Eastern comfort-food classics. Order from Mini Kabob for a quick lunch and get Sanchez’s recommendation, the beef and chicken combo, a platter of skewered, juicy meats with creamy red pepper hummus, blistered tomatoes, and buttery rice.

313 1/2 Vine St, Glendale, CA 91204

Visit Website

An image of a platter of grilled meats.

Sugarfish

304 12th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

There’s no shortage of sushi spots in LA, but none are as consistent, high-quality, and approachable as Sugarfish, according to Sanchez. It’s probably why his usual order is “Trust Me” – which typically includes a sashimi course, seven orders of nigiri, and two hand rolls.

304 12th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Visit Website

An image of nigiri.

daybird

240 N Virgil Ave Suite 5, Los Angeles, CA 90004

If there’s one thing Szechuan food is, it’s spicy. daybird, a fast-casual joint in Silverlake, serves up Sichuan-style fried chicken sandwiches. The chicken thighs are dredged and fried in rice oil for an extra crispy exterior, then tossed in a tingly, mouth-numbing blend of spices. “Everyone is doing Nashville hot chicken, but this place is doing Sichuan-style hot chicken and the flavors are incredible,” Sanchez says.

240 N Virgil Ave Suite 5, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Visit Website

An image of a fried chicken sandwich.

Uovo

1320 2nd St Ste A, Santa Monica, CA 90401

When you’re in need of a comforting bowl of pasta for dinner, order from Uovo — a quality-obsessed Italian spot by the Sugarfish co-founders. The restaurant flies in fresh pasta from their kitchen in Bologna, Italy, daily. The most popular item is the tonnarelli all’Amatriciana, which is Sanchez’s favorite. “The Amatriciana with guanciale transports you to Italy at first bite,” he says.

Open in Google Maps

1320 2nd St Ste A, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Visit Website

An image of a bowl of pasta.

Carla Cafe

11419 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

What started as a pandemic-born pop-up has since established a home base out of a kitchen in Santa Monica. Carla Cafe is known for its ciabatta sandwiches with homemade aioli, as well as breakfast burritos. Sanchez typically orders the tuna chop sandwich for lunch, but he says you can’t go wrong with any of the sandwiches on the menu.

Open in Google Maps

11419 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Visit Website

Killer Noodle Tsujita

2030 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Killer Noodle, a relatively new spot from the Tsujita team, specializes in dan dan and spicy noodles. The menu is customizable; you can order the noodles dry or in soup, and choose a heat level and toppings. Sanchez typically orders the “Downtown with soup”: “when I’m craving spicy ramen, this is top on my list,” he says.

2030 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Visit Website

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