Spoon & Pork Sawtelle

Adobo pork belly nigiri and mushroom salpicao? It can only mean one thing: You’re at Spoon & Pork, one of our favorite places in L.A. for modern Filipino comfort food. The Sawtelle location lacks the larger outdoor patio setup of the Silver Lake flagship, but the cozy dining room is perfect for enjoying a casual lunch or dinner in the area. Opt for the delicious, pork-heavy dishes or the lighter, plant-based fare—either way, you won’t be disappointed. Our other favorites include the sizzling pork sisig, which delivers an ample kick courtesy of Fresno chilies and comes topped with a runny fried egg. If it’s your first time visiting, be sure to order their crunchy lechon kawali—or the tokwa made with organic tofu, for those with plant-based diets.