Photos: LocoL

The scene inside LocoL, which aims to bring affordable and healthful food to underserved neighborhoods.

A line of patrons of LocoL wraps around the fast-food project in Watts.

A tray of food at LocoL, including the “Crushed Tofu-Veg Stew”, left.

Chef Roy Choi, right, goes over an order with a diner at LocoL.

Diners sit at an outdoor at LocoL.

Food is prepared behind the counter at LocoL, whose mission is to transform what the U.S. defines as “fast food.”

Polaroid snapshots decorate a wall at LocoL.

Chef Roy Choi, right, talks with diners at LocoL, where menu options include $4 “burgs” and “foldies.”

A woman, who didn’t give her name, receives a hug from chef Roy Choi at LocoL.