Meats such as prime rib and peppercorn climb onto toasted buns; honey mustard or mediterranean chicken gather on seasonal-lettuce blend

Hanging blue lights illuminate hand-pulled Chinese noodles, dim sum, and 12 varieties of pork, shrimp, and lamb dumplings

Jumbo burritos, chili colorado, and shrimp ceviche on tostadas

The prix fixe menu starts with lentil salad followed by a choice of kebabs, couscous, or kefta with glasses of sangria for all

Eatery infuses traditional Indian flavors into innovative dishes and regional specialties

Chefs cook Filipino milkfish and pork-belly entrees alongside Cajun dishes such as crawfish and gumbo, available mild to extra-hot

Amid butter-hued walls, hibachi chefs sizzle filet mignon, swordfish, and salmon on tabletop grills

Guests clink glasses of sake over dinners of tuna, salmon, and shrimp sushi rolls; salted edamame; yakitori chicken; and pot stickers

Housemade pita bread, imported olive oils, and greek yogurt heighten flavors of saganaki, souvlaki, and pastitsio

Hand-tossed thin- or original-crust pizzas with thick cloaks of sauce made from California-grown tomatoes, plus local ice-cream sandwiches