This beloved institution has been ladling matzoh ball soup since 1947 and started out as a humble operation with just a 12-seat counter. The restaurant today has grown considerably, now decked out with booths as well as a loyal fanbase that extends far beyond Los Angeles and across the entire country. Equally ample is the menu, with all the requisite standards such as latkes, blintzes and chopped liver. Breakfast is served all day. But if you’re here for the first time, there's only one way to go: the No. 19 hot pastrami sandwich with Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing.