Kebab Alley

TIFFANY’S TAKE

This is exactly the kind of place that makes me love LA. Kebab Alley is an unofficial late-night street food destination in Downtown Los Angeles, where a stretch of Sunset Boulevard near Beaudry is lined with vendors serving kebabs and specialties from across Central and West Asia. There are so many different things to try, and almost all of them are delicious. The best part is wandering from stand to stand, following whatever smells good. And trust me, a lot of things smell good here. My personal favorite was the Xinjiang BBQ stand, where the spicy, smoky lamb skewers are grilled fresh to order. They're the kind of thing I'd happily come back for, even with all the other options around. My tip: Go on a Friday or Saturday evening, when you're more likely to find the widest selection of vendors. Some stands don't operate every night, so going on an off day means you might miss a few.