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Pure Luck Restaurant - CLOSED
Categories: Restaurants Vegan Restaurants Sandwiches Vegan, Sandwiches [Edit]
707 N Heliotrope DrLos Angeles, CA 90029
Neighborhood: Wilshire Center
(323) 660-5993
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
581 reviews for Pure Luck Restaurant
Review Highlights
"And the sweet potato fries are amazing."
(in 186 reviews)
"The jackfruit carnitas are unique and really good."
(in 73 reviews)
"PLUS dessert across the street at Scoops."
(in 36 reviews)
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581 reviews in English
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Review from Sophie G.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 1/26/2012
I miss this place so much. Whenever I'm craving for their jack fruit sandwich, I don't know what to do. There is no place in LA made as great sandwich as they made, not among vegan restaurants, compare to any sandwich I can get in LA. I read someone wrote that they are coming back. It's been a year, but I haven't heard a good news yet:(
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/30/2011
I can't believe they closed down...... I really hope they will come back, they have the their own… Read more »
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Review from Toni L.
8/3/2011 4 photos
Yeah, I know I'm reviewing a closed restaurant, but deal with it. This vegan restaurant deserves a good eulogy.
Food: I'm not going to lie. My experience with vegan food amounts to perhaps two meals at best. What I do know is that vegan usually gets a pretty bad rap among food enthusiasts and that what I ate at Pure Luck was purely scrumptious. We pigged out on fried dill pickle chips (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and I indulged myself with the tofu pesto sandwich with a side of tomato soup (http://www.yelp.com/bi...). While the soup tasted like marinara (can't put cream in like most tomato soups) the sandwich was crispy and bursting with tangy flavor. It was one of the better sandwiches I've had in awhile, vegan or not. The dill chips were coated in a batter with the consistency of cornmeal and were practically inhaled by everyone at the table.
Atmosphere: Obviously catered toward hipsters. There is no shortage of ironic cat (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and disapproving baby (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) paintings on the walls and the employees were randomly dressed in vampire costumes just for the heck of it.
Service: Sooo good. They really take care of you here. Of course, I still don't get why they closed when they had tons of customers and loads of good reviews!
Synopsis: Farewell Pure Luck. You will be missed.Listed in: Vegetarian/Vegan Food
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Review from andrea v.
Word on the street is Pure Luck may be around for another week or two due to escrow fun (thanks to quarrygirl's post update http://www.quarrygirl....) so get there while you can!
The closing of this restaurant is truly sad. The magic of their jackfruit "meat" has satisfied many carnivores. They have taught other veggie restaurants that faux meats can be made with real food (marinated jackfruit), not just processed soy and gluten.
I am glad that I have been lucky enough to dine at Pure Luck and hoping they reappear after their closing. If I am so LUCKy...
While I wasn't head over heels in love with their fish burrito, discovering this restaurant long ago and reading about their jackfruit tacos made me buy some canned jackfruit of my own to cook.
Tasty and tangy soup, fresh salad, fried pickles, so much vegan goodness! Lots of junk food? Maybe, but also some great whole foods too!
Located across the street from vegan-friendly Scoops, it's going to be hard to match the awesomeness of this place.
Pure Luck, you will be missed. i just wished I could have visited more (seriously, the closed on Sunday thing killed it for me so many times).
xoxo
I guess I'll have to make my own jackfruit tacos now!Listed in: Yelp made me do it, I want to go to there...again…
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Review from Elson T.
Los Angeles, CA
7/19/2011
Relax folks!
Pure Luck is closed but not for good. They have plans to re-open across the street on the south side of Melrose (where Pizza Paul's currently operates). They plan to have their own microbrewery as well! It might be a while but they'll be back. I know the owner personally and he told me this. -
Review from jessica O.
Rowland Heights, CA
6/8/2011
My last meal here: ginormous spring rolls, a tofu pesto sandwich, and a couple of beers.
All this AFTER sharing a bottle of wine and scoops.
Damn right, I stuffed myself.
Goodbye Pure Luck. The lines right now are ridic, but that last hurrah was worth it. -
Review from Erin V.
5/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I am saddened to hear that this establishment will be closing their doors for good.
Wifey and I were finally able to make a trip here. It was an extra special trip because it was after a CMYE at Chakra 5. We made a quick stop at Scoops to place our order in before closing time. Kevin and Debbie were kind enough to save us a table and we were joined by Harmony T and Dee.
I ordered their pulled 'pork' sandwich and for my side; a side salad. Wifey ordered their fish tacos with a side of tomatillo soup. Kebbie shared their order of fried pickle chips.
I'm really amazed at how the pulled pork tasted. It was really juicy and mouthwatering good. I almost forgot they were vegan. My salad was really refreshing. The pickle chips were great. It was tangy.
We sat in the patio area so I can't really describe the ambiance for you. Their patio area was perfect for our group and it was like being in our own restaurant.
We opted not to order dessert since our Scoops ice cream was waiting for us.
Service was good.
I hope I can visit them one last time before they close their doors forever.Listed in: Gone But Not Forgotten
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Review from Wes P.
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA
8/10/2011
Oh noes, eets closed? I never got to try the jackfruit carnitas which interested me the most. I hope you guys are right about them opening up elsewhere soon.
I've only had the grilled beet salad here, but it was pretty bomb diggity. Fresh crunchy spinach loaded with hearty beets, & the purple sweetness was cut with a perfectly oily/tart dressing. I'm a meat eater, but this salad filled me up and kept me satisfied.
Colorfully, the girl who took my order lacked a bra & sported poofy armpit hair and some pretty bad tattoos. Oh you vegans, you -
Review from Harmonie T.
Los Angeles, CA
4/25/2011 7 photos
Well hello there BBQ Jackfruit "pulled pork" sandwich! How YOU doin?
I see you there with your savory-seasoned jackfruit topped with tangy BBQ sauce, onions and pickles. http://su.pr/2JTepq I want to devour you and lick up any remaining yumminess.
...except you are too big for me to handle in one sitting. Must take you home!
Ohhh Fried Pickle Chips! What are you doing to me? http://su.pr/8GWUUU I can't resist your crunchy cornmeal coating and tangy dill pickle-y goodness.
Must. Eat. You. All. Up.
Soup of the Day...meh. http://su.pr/6ONE9i So unmemorable that I even forgot your name. But you made a great wingman to that BBQ Jackfruit sandwich! -
Review from Kristina R.
West Los Angeles, CA
5/4/2011 2 Check-ins Here
WARNING: According to LAist (http://ht.ly/4Mo09) Pure Luck is set to close soon in about 45 days! TRY THIS PLACE WHILE YOU CAN FOLKS!
Heard great things about Pure Luck before I first tried it today! --Particularly about the jackfruit burrito.
First off, if you haven't had jackfruit. It's pretty amazing. Not only is it a sweet and delicious fruit, but used in savory dishes at vegan restaurants that I've been to --it's delicious! If you're one of those people that thinks... "How can I have a meal without meat?!" Jackfruit has a great consistency, that is definitely meat-like, a bit comparable to pork.
So I had the jackfruit "Carnitas Burrito" today. Humongous! And DEELICOUS! I think I could have done without the beans, but overall, coupled with what seemed like some kind of chutney, it was yummy! Just finished the rest for dinner! :) My friend had the jackfruit "Carnitas Taco"! Kinda wished I had gotten that! It looked yummy too, and probably would have better fulfilled my smaller appetite.
My burrito came with some delectable sweet potato fries! But the side that stole the show was definitely the Rosemary French Fries. zOMG. Think about the amazing-ness that is garlic fries, but BETTER. The rosemary really takes it up a notch. Paired with garlic aoli sauce --man, what a winner!
Overall...
Pros:
+GREAT VEGAN FOOD (Must-Get: Jackfruit anything and Rosemary French Fries!!)
+Big portions
+Very chill interior and environment (good lunch spot)
+Nice staff
+Lots of available parking on a weekday for lunch
+Across from SCOOPS!
Cons:
-Grungy unkempt exterior
-Took a little while for the waiter to get our order -
Review from Kelley K.
6/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
JACKFRUIT TORTA!!!! Everyone that lives within 100 miles, please rush your asses over here before Saturday when they close and try this miracle straight from God. Pure Luck is gold and diamonds and sapphires but in food form. The only reason I'm docking a star is cause I was really impatient cause the food took a long time to come out, they didn't give us water at all and my boyfriend had to get up to get us napkins himself. And no I'm not high nor was I at the time I ate this wondrous creation. It's just THAT good. Vegan food FTW.
And please go to Scoops after. Get the Horchata and Brown Bread.Listed in: Vegan Eats in Downtown LA and…
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Review from Dawn K.
5/27/2011
NOOOOOOO I HEAR PURE LUCK IS CLOSING.
PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS NOT TRUE.
This is one of the best vegan restaurants I've ever been to- and I love red meat- just get their carnitas with jack fruit and you'll be sold, even you, Angus Rare.
Minus 1 star for slow-ass service (but worth it!).
The entire point of this review is to go and see how vegans can stay vegans before it's too late (please tell me that the closing is a rumor!). -
Review from Melissa K.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 5/6/2011
I LOVE this place. One of my favorite restaurants in LA. I've ordered or tried pretty much everything on the menu and you can't go wrong. I'm super, SUPER bummed that they're closing in a few weeks.
I've taken vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores to Pure Luck and none have complained.
Please don't close :(1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/27/2009
I really like this place. I've had the pork sandwich and the torta. Sweet potato fries are… Read more »
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Review from Aja D.
Camarillo, CA
5/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of the best Vegan restaurants in LA, very popular, great reviews...so why are they closing their doors and turning into a wine bar?! I was told "the owner just wants to try something new."
They are closing within the week, so get your butt down there for some great food (even if you are not vegan/vegetarian you will love it--I promise) and then go to Scoops across the street for a unique and delicious ice cream experience (they also offer non-dairy flavors).
Pure Luck has a creative menu with great prices (Jackfruit Carnitas are awesome, beers are around $5, pomegranate-cardamom soju cocktail for $6...).
Please don't let this be the end! -
Review from Ed R.
Los Angeles, CA
5/17/2011
Walking in, I really didn't know what to expect. I have to admit that I have passed by this place countless number of times and noticed it when going to scoops. I had never ventured out to Pure Luck, but upon hearing that they are closing (which is unfortunate) I decided to take the trip down. I went with a group of friends on a Thursday evening and was glad that despite the small size of the place, we easily found seating. There's parking in the back too.
I haven't had much vegan food in all my years. Actually, I'm not vegan at all, but I'm open to trying new things. I heard so many great reviews and recommendations about the carnitas (jackfruit) burrito so I ordered it. I wasn't disappointed! It was really good and I still can't believe that it was a fruit and not meat! I also tried the potato pals (small potato dumplings) and they were alright, not the greatest, but ok. I liked the barbecue-ie and tomatillo sauces that to my pleasant surprise, weren't spicy! The sauces were good on the burrito and on the potato dumplings.
My friends were pretty content with their food too. The only thing that I would change are the prices. It's a bit overpriced, but maybe it's because the ingredients are expensive? I don't know. I would have gone back in the future if they werent closing. Oh and thanks for the cute little lollipops! Glad to see those were just the old fashioned ones, and not any weird flavor or anything.
On a side note, I do hope that the space is not left vacant and that some other interesting restaurant comes in! This is really good for the hel-Mel bike district and east Hollywood area.
Pure luck, I think that most will agree that you will be missed! -
Review from Nick P.
Los Angeles, CA
6/11/2011
SOOOOOOO SAD to hear this place closed down. Doesn't really surprise me, since the place was always empty... but still! Their Caesar was out of control: iceberg lettuce, avocado, croutons, red onion, tofu, Caesar dressing. Amazing. Their rosemary fries were delicious, too.
RIP Pure Luck! -
Review from stevie r.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 10/26/2011
I take my last review back of this nasty ass place after i got e.coli from it. SICK! No wonder they closed!
1 Previous Review:
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4/29/2009
I love Pure Luck so much I want to take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant.
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Review from Saina K.
Los Angeles, CA
5/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
WHAAAAAAAAAT?!? This place is about to close? Seriously??
And JUST when I found out about them!! This sucks. Right when they changed my mind about all vegan food tasting like rabbit food too! -
Review from Lucy P.
5/5/2011 2 photos
This was the second time we dined here and I dragged my hubby here because of the recent announcement of its closing. After we ate, I realized why I never begged him to drive me there again earlier.
We ordered the jackfruit "pulled pork" sandwich which came with a side of french fries. Hubby got an appetizer plate as his entree which consisted of pico de gallo with avocado, homemade chips, Caesar salad (they kindly let us substitute it since they were out of plantains) and rice & beans. We also ordered an appetizer of fried gnocchi they call "potato pals". The sandwich was very saucey without too much jackfruit and the fries were limp. The chips were also stale even the pico del gallo was fresh and delicious. The beans and Mexican brown rice was also very tasty. The fried gnocchi was alright but I prefer them boiled with sauce rather than fried.
Hubby loved the beer he ordered and I enjoyed my iced tea which was brewed. Service was friendly and efficient despite how busy the restaurant was.
I wish the current owners success in there new endeavors as this restaurant will officially close in a month or so. -
Review from Kevin C.
Pasadena, CA
It is not possible that I haven't written a review of them before but here goes again...
This place is Vegan and that scares plenty of you carnivores out there but first I must say they have a great beer selection on tap from local small breweries and it changes regularly.
I've had :
"Carnitas Burrito
A large flour tortilla stuffed with Jackfruit "carnitas", pinto beans, rice, fresh avocado and pico de gallo salsa. With a side César salad.
Jack's Super Burrito Wrap
A large flour tortilla stuffed with Jackfruit "carnitas", sweet potato fries, pinto beans, BBQ sauce and fresh cilantro.
Todd's BBQ Sandwich
BBQ Jackfruit "pulled-pork" with pickles, onions and vegan mayo on a rustic roll."
Each of which I can barely tell it's not meat. I love the sweet potato fries too but be warned they are not like many that people have had elsewhere, these are fresh and a little oily but very tasty and their sauce is awesome.
Service is really hit or miss I must say but I love coming here because there is scoops, tattoos, coffee, two bike stores and a great sun glass shop all in one block.Listed in: My favorite beers, places for…
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Review from Joey P.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Great little place, came here with a friend and neither of us had been here before. Glad we came in, small restaurant, servers were really nice and they had a nice selection of draught beers. It was a friday night, and it was nice they were open until midnight, not many places serve food that late anymore, so its nice to know where these places are
Their menu was great, I had a hard time deciding what to order. I ended up ordering the Pesto Tofu Sandwich, which was a great decision. I love pesto, I think it's the best-o! It came with a side of soup, which changes daily, the day I went the soup was a Chickpea Curry, very good, but a bit spicy for me, but I'm just a whimp when it comes to spicy. My dinner companion had the BBQ sandwich, which smelled and looked great, and from what I hear was great.
Their selection of beer was very nice, about 10 beers on tap, I had the Hefeweisen and it was very tasty, I also tried their IPA, but that wasn't too much my style. Overall it was a great time, minus the rainy day.... I know, rain in Los Angeles, whats up with that. and loved the Bamboo wallpaper. It was Pure Luck that we found this place.... get it! :) -
Review from Brian G.
1/13/2011
I don't think I'm hip enough to eat here. There I said it. But I can't stay away from their sweet potato fries and great selection of beers. It was obvious when we sat down that my mother and yours truly did not fit the young and hip crowd that dines at Pure Luck. Various art pieces decorate the wall while the small space lined with wood offers up bar height tables for casual eating.
But as luck would have it, we fell in love with their fascinating vegan menu while I particularly fell in love with their beer selection. The jack fruit burrito was surprisingly delicious - very tender and flavorful. The salsa added some bright, spicy notes to the dish. My mother's roasted beet salad was awesome - she still talks about it. I succumbed to ordering the sweet potato fries as an appetizer/side and realized as soon as the large steaming plate arrived at our dinner that we were done for. The portions are sizable so be careful when ordering the fries as a side dish. If you like a glass of beer with your meal, you'll be happy with the selection from Omegang to local micro-brewers like Eagle Rock Brewery.
All I can say is this ain't yo momma's vegan joint. But whether you're a mom or a hipster you're bound to fall in love with Pure Luck. -
Review from Jamie A.
South Pasadena, CA
Updated - 2/20/2011
Yes, a third update.
Maybe it's just me, but besides Alicia Silverstone, why are vegans so out of shape and chubby?2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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2/3/2011
After a while, everything sort of tastes the same. Odd... but not quite that odd, because you know… Read more »
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Review from Sam W.
Gardena, CA
4/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Having rave reviews of this place, I thought this place would be better then I experienced.
I have decided to become vegetarian for a month and thought that this place would be a Veggie Grill type place, serving pulled pork as their specialty dish.
I had the BBQ sandwich. It was all about the sauce. The sauce was good, nothing spectacular, but very tasty. The "pulled pork" was very sub par. There may be reasons for this:
1. I have had the real pulled pork, with real pork so maybe I was expecting something very similar to that texture-wise. The texture was not the same as pork.
2. Not sure if Americans usually eat jackfruit (since it's not a common fruit you can buy at Ralph's or Albertsons) but it's pretty common in Asia. So being very familiar with how jackfruit's texture is, my pulled pork was basically shredded jackfruit with BBQ sauce. Not very appealing. Maybe it was a psychological thing...
As stated above, maybe I was just expecting more pork texture instead of a jackfruit texture. I figure since Veggie Grill got taste and textrue down with their chicken, Pure Luck got their pork down... I didn't think so.
On the other hand, their side dishes as in their sweet potato fries (imagine sweet potatoes, fried like In n Out Burgers), and their chips and salsa were good.
Being that it was my first time at this place, across the street was some college/university and they have meters for parking there. Be forewarned, it's one quarter for 8 minutes, or two dollars for an hour.
Overall, I was not impressed with their food. Veggie Grill is tons better and I do not see what all the hype was about. -
Review from Megan M.
Los Angeles, CA
6/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Just went here for what will probably be the last time today, as I no longer live in LA and the hostess informed me that they will be closing on Sunday :(
Very good food for the prices, and I really love the selection of beers. I'm really going to miss going here and being able to go across the street to Scoops afterwards. Glad I got the chance to have some jackfruit carnitas one last time before Pure Luck closes its doors for good! -
Review from Erin R.
El Monte, CA
5/20/2011 4 Check-ins Here
First off: Deeply sadden that I barely found out about this place and just my luck their about to close!
My vegan friend dragged me here and as much as I trusted her the thought of "fake" meat made me gag. BUT to my surprise my Jack fruit Carnita Torta was quite possibly the better then the real deal! UGH-MAZE-ING taste! The sweet potato fries were a great compliment as well as the Arnold Palmer I guzzled down. Simply perfection! Food coma is strictly enforced after this meal.
Of course I went next week and had the same plate but also tried the fried bananas which were heavenly. Again the BEST I've tasted. Thick slices and sweet as can be!
Words can never describe anything to it's fullest potential so all I can say is if you can make it before this place closes...DO IT! A true gem of Los Angeles that is soon to be gone :( -
Review from A T.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 1/2/2011
Pure Luck is one of our staples when eating out, and I'm so grateful they were open on New Year's Eve! It was a perfect way to start the night.
My bf and I get the same thing every single time we come. He gets the "BBQ" sandwich with fries and a MexiCoke. I get the Tofu Pesto sandwich with fries. Sometimes I get their lemonade, which is amazing and sometimes I ask for a side of the sauce that comes with the sweet potato fries. It tastes like a combination of vegenaise and BBQ sauce. Whatever it is, it's out of this world!
Our favorite waiter is Adrian who usually serves us. The tables in front of the windows are my favorite. I always feel like I'm going to fall off those tall stools. Luckily, we got a window seat and I love the artsy wooden tables. The whole vibe of the place is just chill. We know what we're getting every time we go there... peace, happiness and good food served fast.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/5/2009
Pure Luck is a perfect name for this place. I love the cozy, unique vibe it has, and it's… Read more »
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Review from Scarlatina K.
Los Angeles, CA
5/28/2011
We've been once, and loved it. But the story is that Pure Luck is closing any day now.
I would call it borderline dive-like. But not in a dirty, gross way.
We had the fried pickles and potato pals for an appetizer - both were awesome! They came with barbeque sauce, which I didn't think complemented either well, but my husband liked them.
We had the taco combo plate (jackfruit carnitas tacos with beans and rice) and the baja "fish" tacos, also with beans and rice. Both were out of this world superb!!!
I had a cocktail and my husband had two beers. Total was $39.00.
We will definitely try and return before they close. I am just sad that we just moved here and they are already closing. -
Review from Gabriela G.
Los Angeles, CA
3/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
If you order Tom's BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with sweet potato fries or rosemary fries, along with their soup of the day or a side taco with jack fruit disguised as meat.....then you cannot go wrong and will give this restaurant a five star rating.
however...if you come to this restaurant and order their fake fish tacos, burritos or salads, you may be disappointed with this place.
It's hit or miss depending on what you order.
Beer is excellent.
No dessert....but there is Scoops right across the street
Prices are affordable (between $8-$16 per person not including drinks). -
Review from Scott S.
Los Angeles, CA
1/10/2011
Five stars from a carnivore!
Okay, so... I eat meat. I think it's delicious. Pork is really damn good. However, Pure Luck's "Todd's BBQ Sandwich" (BBQ Jackfruit "pulled-pork" with pickles, onions and vegan mayo on a rustic roll) was the most delicious pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. The jackfruit has a pork-like look, consistency, and taste. Honestly, if you gave this to someone and didn't tell them it was jackfruit, they'd ask how the heck you made such a delicious pork sandwich. When I was finished, I wanted another one; it was that good!
The sweet potato fries are just as others have explained -- awesome! I'm not sure what's different about how they make them here, but...wow! I tried my friend's rosemary french fries as well, and they were delicious too.
There's a little parking lot next to the restaurant if you can't find street parking and don't want to pay for metered parking, and the staff is friendly and helpful!
It's also right across from Scoops, an awesome ice cream place! So go, try "Uck" (our affectionate nickname for Pure Luck -- because the sign outside the restaurant is really old and the only letters that remain are "uck") and then get Scoops for dessert. You won't regret it one bit! -
Review from Anne S.
Los Angeles, CA
6/5/2011
Pure Luck is the first and best vegan restaurant I have eaten at. Although the service is not the fastest, the waiters are friendly and helpful. The fried pickles are absurdly tasty, as are the fried gnocchi and sweet potato fries. I would bet that most meat-lovers would enjoy the "pulled-pork" jackfruit sandwiches and burritos.
It is a perfect dinner spot - then check out Scoops across the street for some gourmet ice cream! -
Review from S. P.
Los Angeles, CA
4/11/2011
I've lived close enough to walk to this joint (but I hate walking under the freaky freeway) for several months now and today I have finally made the trek.
I loved the baja tacos and fried pickles but thought the fries (at least this batch?) were excessively greasy. I'll probably opt for another taco and skip the fries next time.
I think I'll try the pulled "pork" with jackfruit next time....because there will be a next time.
---------No next time-------
Pure Luck is Closed. Fine. Finished. Kaput. Gone. It's an X Parrot. -
Review from Ryan D.
Los Angeles, CA
Awesome pub with bamboo forest on the wall . Tucked in the cut right off Melrose . . .
Well cozy inside, its roomy enough to still be able to enjoy a good meal. Staff was kind & the waitress was quick to refill the drinks !
I ordered the Fresh Noodle Salad, which was very tasty & had just right right amounts of sweet spiciness too it . I also had an ice tea, which I thought was just ok . Tasted like it was out the box & the way all their dishes were looking, I was really excepting something homemade : )
Next time I gotta try some of this BBQ Jackfruit ! -
Review from Heidi G.
Los Angeles, CA
4/2/2011
So good! I love bringing friends here to experience their unique jackfruit creations, and the local beer selection is wonderful. The staff is usually super nice, and the wait is never that long. I really enjoy the (hip, yet friendly, casual local community) atmosphere, and you can walk across the street to Scoops for dessert.
I suggest Kristen's Carnitas Wrap. I try to order other things, but this is my standby. -
Review from Kristopher V.
Venice, CA
3/5/2011
I'm not a vegan, but I am down to come here anytime.
Jackfruit Carnitas (5/5) - Wait you're telling me jackfruit isn't an animal? Delicious.
Sweet Potato Fries (4/5) - Seems like everyone serves them these days, but luckily this places makes a decent batch. -
Review from Andreas Q.
Los Angeles, CA
2/2/2011
My stomach said stop but my mouth said NOOOOOO!
I ordered Todd's BBQ Sandwich, with sweet potato fries. The meat substitute was jackfruit, which I've never had before and always been curious about. I can't imagine anything tasting more like pulled pork than the real deal (and as an added bonus - no hidden cartilage :P). I have eaten vegetarian for 4 years now and really don't miss meat, but it's great going somewhere and having a lot of safe options and not having to pay out the nose for it.
Service was friendly, crowd was fashionable.
Food is outstanding!
Go there now! -
Review from Jessica P.
Pawtucket, RI
1/7/2011
This is a small casual place with excellent vegetarian food and good craft beers on tap! At some point it expanded so it isn't as cramped as it was during my first visit a few years ago.
The menu is simple, with appetizers, salads, and mexican-influenced entrees (typical for SoCal of course). During my last visit I had the plantain tacos, which were fantastic, and the avocado salad which was great and complex enough to be filling. The food will satisfy those with discerning taste buds, as will the beer.
The late night hours are a big plus. Why aren't there more vegetarian places like this in LA? -
Review from Edward B.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
1/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Jackfruit carnitas. What a surprise. This place was in fact a load of surprises!
Came with the girlfriend, she ordered the pesto tofu sandwich with sweet potato fries and I got the jackfruit carnitas burrito with pico de gallo and a nice soup that I remember the really kind and polite waitress telling me was made of potatoes, cilantro, and some other things! (She also told me the two most popular items were the bbq "carnitas" sandwich and the tofu pesto sandwich!
The jackfruit burrito was quite tasty! Who would have ever thought? And my girlfriend's sandwich...made me wish I got hers! Not only that, but it was served with what the waitress said was a bbq/vegan mayo sauce which was really really GOOD!
Place is rather small, but prices are good ($5-11 from my memory)! And it's right across the street from Scoops if you want some nice dessert!
Total recommendation for me, for carnivores too! -
Review from Amber D.
Petaluma, CA
3/20/2011
Simply awesome! I've brought meat eaters here and they loved the jack fruit pulled pork- it is absolutely delicious. I've tried to recreate it in my crockpot and it's not easy, they've definitely perfected the recipe.
My favorite is the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with pickles. Their homemade BBQ sauce is the best I've ever had- in fact the only thing I would recommend that they change is to sell this stuff by the jar. Great selection of beers and a cute ambiance. Maybe a little small, but always cool artwork on the walls and comfortable seating.
For an extra bonus you can hit the gelato place across the street after for some unique flavored gelato- and there are usually several vegan options made with coconut or soy. -
Review from Mimi C.
9/20/2010
I'm the type of girl who will go for something if I see it enough.
Like... The Little Mermaid 3 ...or Tinkerbell Fairytale Rescue.
So, it's not a huge leap that Pure Luck tickled my culinary fancy just by virtue of it being near Scoops (which I frequent!).
Pure Luck serves vegan food...I found it wickedly delicious. Meat what?
;) Ordered the baja tacos which is veggie fish with salsa. I didn't even realize I wasn't eating real fish.
My friends all seemed happy with their order too...and we do like our meat! Hubby got the super jack burrito - jackfruit bbq'd instead of pork!
A bit oversauced but nothing really to complain about.
Tried my friend's order of sweet potato fries and plantains -- pretty good.. not oily at all. The rosemary garlic fries were EXCELLENT!
Oh..my entree came with rice and beans (my choice)...so so so good. The beans were firm but it constrasted really well with to tomato rice. Loved it.. wish I could've finished it off had I not been saving room for dessert!
which of course was... Scoops!
The only odd thing was that they used Heinz ketchup. Would've thought they'd make their own, sans the high fructose corn syrup. Each entree is about $10. -
Review from Michael K.
Granada Hills, CA
1/1/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Monday's wouldn't be Monday's without my visit to Pure Luck... I teach across the street and love to eat here before class. I'm not vegan nor vegetarian, I love this place because the food taste great.
Many rave about the jackfruit items and they do rock but I'm going to highly endorse the soups. Paloma makes some great soups, my favorites being the pozole which is smokey and spicy in a great way and The vegan cream of mushroom soup which is surprisingly deep in flavor and density which is a failing of many lesser vegan soups.
The service is usually very good and I love the attention to detail about this place. is it fancy? no.. This is vegan Pub food at it's best and they have a good variety of unique and good brews to wash down your meal
