Apey Kade

Open mostly during daylight hours, Tarzana's Apey Kade serves some of the most delicious Sri Lankan cuisine in Los Angeles. Run by husband-and-wife team Niza Hashim and Lalith Rodridgo, the no-frills strip mall joint offers a detailed bird's eye view of the South Asian country's staple dishes, from string hoppers (rice flour noodle discs) to lamprais (a portable banana leaf packet of rice, meat, sambal and curried vegetables). Most items let you choose your own protein, including an option for vegetarians, and there's a hot case of various pastries if you're interested in trying Sri Lankan-style patties.