Best comfort food spots for cooler fall evenings around LA?

Fall in Los Angeles doesn't bring much of a chill, but once the evenings cool off a bit, a lot of people start craving soups, stews, ramen, pho, pozole and other warm-you-up dishes.

Whether it's a long-time neighborhood favorite or a hidden gem in Pasadena, Glendale, Long Beach or anywhere in between, where do you go for comfort food this time of year? And is there a homemade dish you always start cooking once November rolls around?