My qualifications: grew up in HB, have traveled the world and eaten at Michelin star places and holes in walls. I don’t discriminate. I am a delicious food connoisseur.
You should try Da Hawaiian Kitchen on Adams and Brookhurst. Try their chilli peppa chicken, sub bacon fried rice.
Shima is great…
Fiesta Grill, Massimo Pizza, Bluegold, Athens West, Charo Chicken, Bodhi Tree Cafe, Huckleberry’s, Fuji Burger.
All of those places are solid choices. Local owned, no chain restaurants.