LA County: El Pollo Local

Koreatown is one hole in the wall restaurant after the next. All the signs look equally tired and the decor equally unthoughtful so it can be practically impossible to know which family run joints are worth trying. The only way to go is by word of mouth. That's exactly how I found Pollo A La Brasa.

Spits of whole chickens roast over an open fire to crispy perfection. The white meat underneath the skin is plump and moist. An entire chicken with two sides of beans, rice, salad or french fries costs $18.00. To drink they have jamaica (an iced drink from Mexico made with hibiscus flower) and horchata.

While just about everywhere in Ktown boasts competitive prices you'll have a hard time finding somewhere that's as reliably delicious, fresh and...wait for it...healthy.