I've heard good things about fathersoffice, but have yet to try it.
I agree with you here!
For kababs, I like Shirin on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills. The chicken barge is excellent and always plenty of food.
I haven't tried here either, but there are lots of great thai food in thai town. My favorite is a little hole in the wall Sanamluang Cafe, excellent food, excellent prices, but it may be a cash only place.
If you're in Woodland Hills, you should try Go's market, he has a sushi bar in the back which is excellent. The clam is so fresh I saw it move off of the rice. Not much for atmosphere, but the sushi is top notch.
I love Paco's, one of my favorite mexican restaurants, I love the fresh made tortillas!
Lot's of great choices in LA