Definitely one of the closest eateries to FYF's venue, Philippe has some pretty terrific and inexpensive french dip sandwiches that are good any time of day. Throw in some super cheap coffee and a glass of lemonade for the perfection mid-festival recharge.

One good thing about Roy Choi's move to Chinatown is that it's closer to all the Eastside hipsters, and this year's FYF. The funky interior locale makes for great communal dining while Choi's hefty bowls are great fuel for all-day revelry at the fest. Try the pork belly or hen house, or maybe the Mr T's bowl, studded with chunks of beef and spices.

There's nothing like great tacos enjoyed before, during, or after a music fest. Tacos might be the ultimate festival food. And Mexicali's authentic, giant-size carne asada tacos or vampiros will be a pretty amazing place to grab a bite nearby FYF. The salsa bar is one of the best in town. Note: Closed Sundays.

This classic Italian deli has some straightforward, fulfilling sandwiches that are hard to beat for the weary festival-goer. The Italian sausage and meatball with peppers is a gut-buster, though the cold sandwiches would make for ideal picnicking.

Looking for something a little more refined? Check out the cuisine at Allumette by chef Miles Thompson, especially the bar area where snacks like fried oysters or olive oil poached tuna can be had with some fantastic cocktails like the Last Ango, which uses bitters with rum, orgeat, pineapple, and lime. For something heftier, try the lamb saddle roulade for two.

Tired of the grab-and-go, stand-up-and-eat type fare of the festival? Sit down with some refined French fare at this brasserie on the northern throes of downtown, where classics like homemade charcuterie, moules frites, braised short rib, and maybe a plate of oysters await.

For a departure from ethnic or casual food, there's always the farm-to-table temple of Cortez, which serves dishes with a Mediterranean take. Try the pork shoulder or the roasted tomato and beet salad. Or head over for brunch and get the merguez sausage with yogurt sauce on grilled flatbread.

The late-night Chinese food isn't going to compare to the stuff available in SGV, but for something in a pinch, the rice porridge, noodle soups, and garlic wings are pretty good. And prices are very low, meaning plenty of things to share with a group of friends.

Burritos. They're awesome. And at this East LA institution, they're simply satisfying. The bean-meat-cheese trio is pretty much a required order, though some other ingredients, like guacamole or green chile relleno mix things up a bit.

One of the better Americanized Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, there are things like moo-shu, chicken lo mein, slippery shrimp, and kung pao anything available on the menu.

This casual Vietnamese joint might not have the best banh mi ever, but it's pretty great for the price (hovering just over two bucks). And the pho and other hot soups are pretty good too.

A true find, this Thai version of Costco has a handy lunch steam table area with some nifty, and very authentic Thai dishes available a la Panda Express. Group up two to three items and pair with rice before hunkering down on the tables laid out inside. It's dirt cheap too.

Recently relocated to this Chinatown dive bar-cum-live music venue, Starry Kitchen still makes their classics like Malaysian curry chicken, the super-spicy Singaporean chili crab, and of course those crispy tofu balls. Dinner only at the moment, 5-10 p.m. on Saturday.