Jerusalem Chicken

At this halal Middle Eastern takeout spot off Slauson Avenue, the humble chicken takes on new heights by way of traditional Palestinian cooking, including a standout emsakhan, which consists of baked chicken topped with sumac and sautéed onions on a bed of pita bread. For a more manageable weekday lunch, opt for the Siti’s Original J-Chicken, which comes with two sides and allows you to pick from one of their four chicken preparations: sumac, lemon and garlic, onion and potato or stuffed. Jerusalem Chicken doesn’t slack on dips and accoutrements either, so make sure you order their hummus and get at least a small container of pickled vegetables.