Konbi Ni (CLOSED)

After rising to nationwide acclaim for its Japanese convenience store-inspired egg sandos (as well as impossibly flaky croissants), this critically acclaimed Echo Park café has flipped to a reservation-only Japanese breakfast format, but continues to serve its signature sandwiches and pastries (for now) after noon. Made with Bub and Grandma’s milk bread, each of Konbi’s five konbini-style sandwiches might be pricey and on the smaller side, but the impossibly soft milk bread and delicate fillings make each one absolutely worth it. Cut into thirds, the crustless creations are delicious, particularly the pork katsu, though the iconic egg salad sandwich—with the yellow yolks of whole boiled eggs visible down the middle—is likely where you’ll want to begin. Note: If you’re particularly hungry, you might want to order two.