Hidden Little Panini Cafe

It's no secret that the best places always tend to be hidden. Either in a little strip mall or under-noticed next to a more known establishment, these are the real deal. This is the case when it comes to Panini Cafe in Marina Del Rey.


Especializing in authentic Paninis (italian pressed sandwiches) made with their house made rolls, they also offer several main course salads, soups and Desserts. Not to mention about as many kinds of coffee you can handle.


I wish i had more time to write but anywhere they're willing to make any rude customizations for really anal customers(me) like having their "Lamb Chop Salad" with Mixed Organic Baby Greens, Pine Nuts, Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes with a Balsamic Vinagairatte without the actual lamb chop but with a grilled Mahi-Mahi and Pesto Dressing. I know i shouldn't do it but i can't help my weird cravings! But yeah, after all the trouble. It was worth it.



I wish every place was like this.



4325 Glencoe Ave Ste 8
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 823-4446

Ahhh...Akbar

I don't know why Indian Food is a very under-appreciated Cuisine, maybe it's because of it's unnapealing appearance of most of the "molelized" curries or just the plain fact of it being "Indian Food". It's really a shame. The complex mixture of spices, techniques and history. I find it amazing.

I mean, i was pretty scared too the first time we were going to try "Indian Food" but quickly changed my mind after opening the door and having the aromatic spices slap me in the face.


Lunch is the time to go eat if there ever was a time, you get a lot more for a lot less. We happened to barely benefit from the lunch specials coming just a couple of minutes before cut off time.


I wish i had more time to write but don't so all you have to know is with the odd marriage of Coconut and Fennel in the "melt in your mouth" Coconut Lamb or the kick in the mouth that you will receive with the almost-infinite amount of spices in their masala spices Chicken Tikka Masala, Akbar's is definitely one of my favorite places that will always be one of my favorites.

3115 Washington Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA
90292