What’s your go-to meal when trying out a new restaurant?

I do it a bit different. There are so many options here I go to the places I know do the dishes I want very well. Al Pastor tacos? the little cart the Mexican immigrants run down the street, best Al Pastor, and in torta form too – one of the best sandwich bites I’ve ever eaten, ever. Down the other street, there’s my Birria and chicken taco spot. This Chinese place a few minute walk has the best fried rice and a few other dishes. The other Chinese place a couple minutes further, has a few dishes I feel they do the best, etc…Sometimes I’d order from the one, get my favorite dish there, then on the walk back pick up the fried rice from the other. I know a lot of good places for excellent tonkotsu ramen. Of my favorites they are all a little different, so I go for what I’m in the mood for.