What can be said about Langer's Deli #19 Pastrami Sandwich that hasn't been said? Adam Gertler called it "sandwich perfection," Nora Ephron wrote it was "the finest hot pastrami in the world" and in 2001, Langer's was given a James Beard award. Surprisingly, the #19 calls L.A. -- not NYC -- home.

Warner Ebbink opened Little Dom's with the hopes it would become a neighborhood hangout, and so far, it definitely has. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Pizza, Adam Gertler heads to Little Dom's for their breakfast pizza that includes sunny-side up eggs cracked right on top.

Luna Park may have an elegant ambiance with a cocktail menu to match, but Sandra Lee loves Luna Park for its childish play on the classic s'more. Diners can stack their own s'mores with freshly baked graham crackers, rich chocolate ganache and your very own serving of pretoasted marshmallows.

When Duff craves garlic he knows Zankou Chicken's got him covered. Since 1962, Zankou has been home to a menu filled with Mediterranean favorites such as falafel and shawerma. But for a real "whapoosh," Duff says to order the Half Chicken with a garlic sauce that's bold, yet super tasty.

At The Waffle, expect waffles and then some. Everything from the lemon blueberry waffles to the smoked salmon waffle tastes out-of-this world. But as Susan Feniger suggests, you must try the "better than mine" Red Velvet Waffle with cream cheese frosting. Who knew breakfast could be this sweet?

Calling themselves, the "little Korean-taco-truck-that-could," Kogi Korean BBQ hit the streets of L.A. on a mission to introduce the most delectable Korean tacos around. Adam Gertler noticed, calling their $2 short-rib tacos made with all-natural grass-fed beef a "flavor bomb" in your mouth.

Credited in 2007 as introducing Vietnamese cuisine to America by the Smithsonian Institute, Crustacean has become an icon in California's Vietnamese dining scene. Duff can't get enough of Chef Helene An's famous garlic noodles, and thousands flock every year for her equally famed roasted crabs.

On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Gail Simmons takes a moment to pay homage to the mother of all chopped salads, La Scala's Jean Leon Original Chopped Salad. As an iconic Beverly Hills restaurant from the 1950s, La Scala remains true with classic dishes including its scrumptious spaghetti Bolognese.

With only one pancake on the menu, breakfast hotspot BLD knows that their Ricotta Blueberry Pancake is killer. Aida Mollenkamp vouches for the amazing pancake on The Best Thing I Ever Ate. But BLD's hashes, rustic frittatas and Benedicts (also served vegan), satisfy the savory, too.

For a delicious, finger-licking-good dish, Melissa D'Arabian craves the doro wot at Meals by Genet. The chicken stew takes days of stirring to achieve its rich, cardamom-filled flavor. When it's ready, diners are served traditional Ethiopian flatbread, injera, to use in place of utensils.

As Duff discovered, breakfast just isn’t breakfast without chicken. Roscoe's waffles with fried "chix" and maple syrup may be an unusual pair, but they’re a "genius" combo. David Alan Grier’s go-to dish is The Oscar, which features fried chicken and buttery grits, along with a biscuit and fried egg.

In search of the Peruvian shredded chicken and walnut dish, aji de gallina, Giada called Mo-Chica's one of the "spiciest, nuttiest comforts" she's ever had. For more of Chef Ricardo Zarate's comfort foods, try the Peruvian beignets called Picarones made with sweet potatoes and kabocha squash.

Chef Ilan Hall grew up kosher, meaning pork was a no-no. But as an adult, his bacon-wrapped matzoh balls have become the definition of delicious and sacrilegious, as verified by Rahm Fama. But Ilan doesn't stop there. How about roasted pig? Or popcorn gizzards? Or the fave: banh mi poutine.

Get ready to rock 'n' roll with Beau MacMillan’s favorite street food: H-100s. Unassuming at first, these giant tater tots will explode in your mouth. As the Season 1 winners of The Great Food Truck Race, Grill 'Em All took everyone for a ride with their tasty, in-your-face burgers.

Hearing Rocco DiSpirito scream "Pot roast -- yeah, baby!" on The Best Thing I Ever Ate should be proof enough that Jar's pot roast is unbelievably delicious. Chef Suzanne Tracht calls Jar a modern American chophouse, and like the pot roast, her braised lamb shank is shout-out-loud delectable.