The story of Pijja Palace follows the well-trodden heroic journey: Raised in the shadows of Dodger Stadium, Avish Naran rejects the safety of a medical or legal career and instead follows a creative calling that sets him off on a path through the unknown. Naran’s yearslong quest leads him to the realization that opening an Indian sports bar at the site of a former foot clinic on the eastside of Los Angeles is his ultimate calling. Battling parental pushback, neighborhood council naysayers, and complicated cultural expectations, Naran emerges from the rubble — donning an oversized T-shirt, mesh basketball shorts, and a fresh pair of Nikes, no less — to helm the most talked-about restaurant in Los Angeles. And the crowd goes wild. Read the feature by Eater LA senior reporter/editor @gastronomyblog Tap the link in bio to read more. 📸: @wonhophoto