Lamb ribs are slicked with a tamarind glaze and topped with cilantro and peanuts. (Cathy Chaplin / For The Times)
Spaghetti noodles tossed with concepts of pho. (Cathy Chaplin / For The Times)
Tequila-spiked tamarind cocktail. (Cathy Chaplin / For The Times)
Head-on blue shrimp with pomelo and crab paste. (Cathy Chaplin / For The Times)
East Borough is warm and casual, though the space can be loud and dark during dinner. (Cathy Chaplin / For The Times)
East Borough in Culver City. (Cathy Chaplin / For The Times)