Suehiro Cafe Incorporated, Los Angeles

Right in the heart of Little Tokyo sits this excellent little Japanese coffee shop. The food is consistently good and prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering the restaurant's many seafood offerings. Recommended are the Okonomi Plate, which allows you to mix entrees and sides from three columns to produce a satisfying and gut-busting meal, including Japanese ice cream for dessert. Recently I tried the broiled tuna with miso paste (under $10). My last visit was extremely crowded, but the waitresses did their job competently and no one had any cause for complaint. You pretty much have to park in a nearby pay lot, but there are plenty of interesting stores within walking distance to make the whole experience a good value.