Hop LI, Los Angeles

Angelenos are aware of the fact that sometimes it's the peripheral places surrounding a major attraction that have it going on. This little place is a good case in point. Located on a side street just off Chinatown's main drag, this seafood eatery is the kind of place natives recommend to tourists. Although the decor won't win any design awards, it's really the awe-inspiring menu that draws the crowds. There are 18 shrimp entrees alone. Anything you order is delectable but the shrimp with honey glazed walnuts is especially memorable.