Little Fatty

On the Westside, where there are relatively few good Chinese dining options, this Taiwanese comfort food eatery in Mar Vista fills the gap with mainstays like scallion pancakes, squid ink soup dumplings and a family-style barbecue pork platter served with pillowy steamed bao buns. Chef-owner David Kuo, who’s also the mastermind behind nearby Fatty Mart, also serves excellent vegetarian options like General Tso’s cauliflower and Sichuan eggplant served with mouthwatering housemade chili crisp. You’ll never go thirsty either, thanks to the exceptional cocktail lineup at the restaurant's bar, Accomplice, where the thoughtfully creative cocktail selection changes regularly.