Biryani Kabob House

This takeout eatery in Koreatown-adjacent Little Bangladesh (with a second location in Downtown L.A.) has little in the way of atmosphere, but the array of standout South Asian specialties, especially the sinus-clearing lamb biryani, are worth coming from out of the way for. Where other Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi restaurants might hold back on spices to appeal to a more general audience, Biryani Kabob House takes a no-holds-barred approach to adding coriander, cumin, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to all its dishes. The naan here is fluffy and warm, which makes for great dipping into stew-like dishes like nihari and chicken karahi. Even standard takeout dishes like saag paneer and chicken tikka masala get their due here and ensure you’ll remember that the surrounding area has more than just Korean food.