This grocery store resides on Glendale’s eastern edge, not far from the Filipino stronghold of Eagle Rock. Arko houses a cafeteria-style set-up with steam tables and enough clientele to ensure the food stays fresh. Depending on the day, you might find sisig, cubes of crispy pork belly tossed with garlic and chilies; meaty jackfruit stained pink from coconut milk and spices; and fibrous banana flower salad. Lumpia, savory egg rolls, are of course available. They also sell skewers of either BBQ chicken or pork marinated in sweet soy sauce and served with tangy vinegar. You’ll want to pair most of this food with rice, to temper the bold flavors. If you’re craving something sweet, Arko lines the path to the register with a cache of desserts, including turon, banana egg rolls with sticky caramelized skins.