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One word description: spring rolls
Pro:
Spring rolls
shaking beef
crab and shrimp stir fried noodles
Con:
Description:
why would you come here and not get their spring rolls? You shouldn't... always get the spring rolls. Everything is pretty good too. Sure this place is more expensive than the average viet restaurant but it's worth the price
Price:
Lunch for 2
$30
Pro:
Spring rolls
shaking beef
crab and shrimp stir fried noodles
Con:
Description:
why would you come here and not get their spring rolls? You shouldn't... always get the spring rolls. Everything is pretty good too. Sure this place is more expensive than the average viet restaurant but it's worth the price
Price:
Lunch for 2
$30
One word description: XLB
Pro:
Pork dumpling (xiao long bao)
Crab and Pork Dumpling
Shanghai rice cakes with shirmp
spicy noodles
Con:
Vegetarian Italian
Description:
Sure there are better restaurants in SGV for XLB but Din Tai Fung does everything pretty well. It's a very dependable restaurant. Just know you're gonna wait a long time if you go during the peak time
Price:
Lunch for 2 $40
Pro:
Pork dumpling (xiao long bao)
Crab and Pork Dumpling
Shanghai rice cakes with shirmp
spicy noodles
Con:
Vegetarian Italian
Description:
Sure there are better restaurants in SGV for XLB but Din Tai Fung does everything pretty well. It's a very dependable restaurant. Just know you're gonna wait a long time if you go during the peak time
Price:
Lunch for 2 $40
408 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-8808
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-8808
Bäco Mercat
Categories:
Spanish,
Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Downtown
One word description: baco
Pro:
The Fava Fritter Baco
The Toron Baco
The tomato & cheese
chicken liver and foie gras mousse
Brussels sprout caesar salad
Con:
spaghetti with meatballs
Description:
This place is pretty interesting... they food is amazing and so is the service. Super crowded every day of the week so make reservations. Always order the fava fritter baco and brussels sprouts. Also the menu online doesn't list everything, so make sure you take a look at a menu when you get there. Finally, spaghetti was their special for the night, i'd skip it
Price:
Dinner for 3 was $100
Pro:
The Fava Fritter Baco
The Toron Baco
The tomato & cheese
chicken liver and foie gras mousse
Brussels sprout caesar salad
Con:
spaghetti with meatballs
Description:
This place is pretty interesting... they food is amazing and so is the service. Super crowded every day of the week so make reservations. Always order the fava fritter baco and brussels sprouts. Also the menu online doesn't list everything, so make sure you take a look at a menu when you get there. Finally, spaghetti was their special for the night, i'd skip it
Price:
Dinner for 3 was $100
800 E 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-4444
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-4444
Wurstküche
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
German,
Gastropubs
Neighborhood: Downtown
One word description: sausagefest
Pro:
Buffalo, Beef & Pork with Chipotle Peppers
Alligator & Pork, Andouille Sausage
Rattlesnake & Rabbit with Jalapeño Peppers
Rabbit, Veal & Pork Seasoned with White Wine
Chicken Apple & Spices - chunks of apple & specks of cinnamon
Filipino Maharlika - sweet pork , natural seasonings
Kielbasa - polish style, pork & beef, onions and spices
Louisiana Hot Link - beef & pork, onions and hot spice
Truffle Fries
Butter Milk Ranch
Con:
Vegetarian Italian
Description:
So it looks like i cut and pasted the whole menu but i didn't... it's because I haven't tried everything YET. How do you go wrong with sausage, fries and beer? You really can't. I love this place but just know the lines can get a bit long and dinning room will fill up fast. My only tip is to order everything you want at once (foodwise, there is a bar in the back) cause it sucks to have to go back inline for another sausage
Price:
The sausages are less than $10 but I'll add up quickly...
Pro:
Buffalo, Beef & Pork with Chipotle Peppers
Alligator & Pork, Andouille Sausage
Rattlesnake & Rabbit with Jalapeño Peppers
Rabbit, Veal & Pork Seasoned with White Wine
Chicken Apple & Spices - chunks of apple & specks of cinnamon
Filipino Maharlika - sweet pork , natural seasonings
Kielbasa - polish style, pork & beef, onions and spices
Louisiana Hot Link - beef & pork, onions and hot spice
Truffle Fries
Butter Milk Ranch
Con:
Vegetarian Italian
Description:
So it looks like i cut and pasted the whole menu but i didn't... it's because I haven't tried everything YET. How do you go wrong with sausage, fries and beer? You really can't. I love this place but just know the lines can get a bit long and dinning room will fill up fast. My only tip is to order everything you want at once (foodwise, there is a bar in the back) cause it sucks to have to go back inline for another sausage
Price:
The sausages are less than $10 but I'll add up quickly...
One word description: waffles
Pro:
Irish Nachos
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Waffle
Bacon, egg, and cheddar
Prosciutto and Gruyere
Con:
Bruxi Burger
Description:
If you're looking to indulge on some food, this is the place. Amazing food with friendly service. Just know this is a stand with outside seating in the parking lot. Always look at their specials and get a dessert.
Price:
sandwiches are less than $10
Pro:
Irish Nachos
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Waffle
Bacon, egg, and cheddar
Prosciutto and Gruyere
Con:
Bruxi Burger
Description:
If you're looking to indulge on some food, this is the place. Amazing food with friendly service. Just know this is a stand with outside seating in the parking lot. Always look at their specials and get a dessert.
Price:
sandwiches are less than $10
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-5811
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-5811
Joe's Restaurant
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch,
French
Neighborhood: Venice
One word description: brunch
Pro:
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Maryland Blue Crab Hash with Soft Poached Eggs
Apple & Walnut French Toast
Con:
none
Description:
This is one of my favorites for upscale brunch. The service is great and the food is always amazing. If you're in the neighborhood, check this place out before putting your name in for Gjelina.
Price:
brunch for 2 will be about $40
Pro:
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Maryland Blue Crab Hash with Soft Poached Eggs
Apple & Walnut French Toast
Con:
none
Description:
This is one of my favorites for upscale brunch. The service is great and the food is always amazing. If you're in the neighborhood, check this place out before putting your name in for Gjelina.
Price:
brunch for 2 will be about $40
474 N Western
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 467-2900
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 467-2900
Jae Bu Do
Category:
Korean
Neighborhood: Wilshire Center
One word description: seafood
Pro:
fresh clams
giant clams
live abalone
shrimp
tons scallops
octopus
Knife cut noddles
Service
Con:
Long waits for dinner
Description:
This is one of my new favorite in Ktown. Basically, you get a choice between combo A, B, and C. Usually combo c is good enough for 4 to 5 people. With the combos, you get clams, giant clams, shirmp, tons of scallops, oysters, and soup. If you get combo B, you also get an albalone.... and with C you get 2 abalones and eel. All the seafood is super fresh and delicious. I'd go back anytime
Price:
usually comes out to be about $30pp
Pro:
fresh clams
giant clams
live abalone
shrimp
tons scallops
octopus
Knife cut noddles
Service
Con:
Long waits for dinner
Description:
This is one of my new favorite in Ktown. Basically, you get a choice between combo A, B, and C. Usually combo c is good enough for 4 to 5 people. With the combos, you get clams, giant clams, shirmp, tons of scallops, oysters, and soup. If you get combo B, you also get an albalone.... and with C you get 2 abalones and eel. All the seafood is super fresh and delicious. I'd go back anytime
Price:
usually comes out to be about $30pp
6600 Topanga Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 888-8092
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 888-8092
Snow Monkey
Category:
Desserts
Neighborhood: Canoga Park
One word description: Taro
Pro:
Original flavor
mango lychee flavor
Strawberry Flavor
Rose Water
Taro (my favorite)
Con:
bubble gum
Description:
After gorging on Fab hot dogs, I needed something cold to eat/drink. Luckily I remembered my friend talking about Snow Monkey. It is a bit of a pain to find, it's in the shopping mall near the carousel. But once you do find it, it's worth it. I don't really remember the texture of it due to the toppings but I do remember the flavors. For whatever reason, Taro was my favorite. If I lived closer, i'd be a regular. BTW, bubble gum flavor is a bit too sweet for me... leave it for the kids
Price:
pretty cheap
Pro:
Original flavor
mango lychee flavor
Strawberry Flavor
Rose Water
Taro (my favorite)
Con:
bubble gum
Description:
After gorging on Fab hot dogs, I needed something cold to eat/drink. Luckily I remembered my friend talking about Snow Monkey. It is a bit of a pain to find, it's in the shopping mall near the carousel. But once you do find it, it's worth it. I don't really remember the texture of it due to the toppings but I do remember the flavors. For whatever reason, Taro was my favorite. If I lived closer, i'd be a regular. BTW, bubble gum flavor is a bit too sweet for me... leave it for the kids
Price:
pretty cheap
One word description: Vampiro
Pro:
Vampiro
Tacos
Nachos
cachetadas
Chorizo
pollo
carnes asada
Horchata
Ranchero style
Con:
none
Description:
As you can tell, I am a fan of Mexicali Tacos and I've been a fan since their parking lot days. The food is always fresh and delicious. My ideal meal would be a carne asada vampiro, chorizo cachetada, and a chicken taco with a horchata; all ranchero style.
Also don't forget about the condiment bar; hot salsa, the avocado sauce, pico de gallo, and the onions make it even better.
Price:
pretty cheap
Pro:
Vampiro
Tacos
Nachos
cachetadas
Chorizo
pollo
carnes asada
Horchata
Ranchero style
Con:
none
Description:
As you can tell, I am a fan of Mexicali Tacos and I've been a fan since their parking lot days. The food is always fresh and delicious. My ideal meal would be a carne asada vampiro, chorizo cachetada, and a chicken taco with a horchata; all ranchero style.
Also don't forget about the condiment bar; hot salsa, the avocado sauce, pico de gallo, and the onions make it even better.
Price:
pretty cheap
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Location
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Yelping SinceAugust 2008
Things I Love Find Me InVenice, Santa Monica, and anywhere where there is food
My HometownGreenfield, WI
When I'm Not Yelping...training for an Ironman
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Most Recent Discoverysoul food... oh man I just salivated while typing this
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Pro:
the space
Con:
the food
the service
Description:
I don't know why anyone would go to this place. Not only is it over priced but it's also bad food. I got the Sagan Korean Special ($60 for 2) and Seafood & noodles ($16). WTF, for $16 my seafood & noodle contained 2 shirmp, 2 mussels, few pieces of squid and udon noodles. Not worth it at all.
As for the Korean special, there's nothing special about it. You get galbi jim (overly sweet), Eundaegoo Jorin (overly sweet), soybean soup (overly salty), korean pancake (super greasy), nang myun (under seasoned) and their array of banchan.
Needless to say, I did not enjoy my dinner here. I just can't understand how a restaurant can't get the seasoning right in their food. Oh also service was terrible. Only time we saw the waitstaff was when they brought out the food. I must have used their bell 10x during dinner.
Price:
Dinner for 3
$100