Comments on: Ethnic Foodie Stops? http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/ foodblogging los angeles Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:16:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jigar http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-113670 Jigar Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:44:03 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-113670 Samosa house / Bharat Bazar is a great place for good north/west Indian food in the westside. Like good homemade food their food is not too spiceladen or oily. After living in LA for 2-3 years I finally found a place for everyday lunch. Also their service is courteous (for a change!), the food is fresh, the place is clean (grade A consistently) and the place features an Indian grocery shop too. Their chai is pretty good too, but the chat is only a little above average. Take it from an Indian who grew up back east, this is the real deal in west LA. Located on 11510 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. http://www.google.com/maps?q=11510+W+Washington+Blvd,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90066&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title Samosa house / Bharat Bazar is a great place for good north/west Indian food in the westside. Like good homemade food their food is not too spiceladen or oily. After living in LA for 2-3 years I finally found a place for everyday lunch.

Also their service is courteous (for a change!), the food is fresh, the place is clean (grade A consistently) and the place features an Indian grocery shop too. Their chai is pretty good too, but the chat is only a little above average. Take it from an Indian who grew up back east, this is the real deal in west LA.

Located on 11510 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
http://www.google.com/maps?q=11510+W+Washington+Blvd,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90066&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title

]]> By: Melchoir http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1642 Melchoir Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:32:38 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1642 Rare and explusive to LA is <a href="http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/11429958" rel="nofollow">Din Tai Fung</a>. Din Tai Fung is a chain retaurant from Taiwan that has only 5 stores in the world, NY, Tokyo, LA, and 2 in Taipei. Their specialties are shanghai style soup dumplings. These small dumplings are filled with a soup broth and baked. They exploded when u bite into them and require some skills before the chopsticks upon them. Due to its wordly reputation, Ding tai Fung does get quite a lot of tourists and can pack quite a wait line. Specially on weekends, when the special weekend soup dumplings are made. Amongst my personal are the crab dumpling and the red bean dumpling, which are on the heavy side, but each bite is a little sweet delight. Another dim sum store of some fame is <a href="http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/38061587/san_gabriel_ca/mission_261.html" rel="nofollow">Mission 261</a>. Following in the current trend in Hong Kong, fusion Dim Sum, and the success of <a href="http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/834528/" rel="nofollow">Koi Palace</a> (which I absolutely recommand)in San Francisco, we get Mission 261. Located in the mission district of San Gabriel, this dim sum restaurant brings us just a few new twists on old dim sum favorites. There mochi wrapped stuff are my favorites. This includes the shrimp dumplings and many of the desert-type dumplings. Rare and explusive to LA is Din Tai Fung. Din Tai Fung is a chain retaurant from Taiwan that has only 5 stores in the world, NY, Tokyo, LA, and 2 in Taipei. Their specialties are shanghai style soup dumplings. These small dumplings are filled with a soup broth and baked. They exploded when u bite into them and require some skills before the chopsticks upon them. Due to its wordly reputation, Ding tai Fung does get quite a lot of tourists and can pack quite a wait line. Specially on weekends, when the special weekend soup dumplings are made. Amongst my personal are the crab dumpling and the red bean dumpling, which are on the heavy side, but each bite is a little sweet delight.

Another dim sum store of some fame is Mission 261. Following in the current trend in Hong Kong, fusion Dim Sum, and the success of Koi Palace (which I absolutely recommand)in San Francisco, we get Mission 261. Located in the mission district of San Gabriel, this dim sum restaurant brings us just a few new twists on old dim sum favorites. There mochi wrapped stuff are my favorites. This includes the shrimp dumplings and many of the desert-type dumplings.

]]> By: Dylan http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1634 Dylan Mon, 15 Aug 2005 08:58:34 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1634 Dreubay2, nice pick on the vietnamese. I ranked them number one on my review on 'pho'. http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/07/23/a-bowl-of-heaven-2/ Dreubay2, nice pick on the vietnamese. I ranked them number one on my review on ‘pho’.

http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/07/23/a-bowl-of-heaven-2/

]]> By: Dreubay2 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1578 Dreubay2 Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:54:53 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1578 Hi Jonah, Here's a list of my old favs (for food, not ambience): Palms Thai 5273 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027-4912 (323) 462-5073 Dim Sum: (Downtown) Empress Pavilion 988 N Hill St Ste 201 Los Angeles, CA 90012-1750 (213) 617-9898 (SGV) NBC Seafood 404 S Atlantic Blvd Monterey Park, CA 91754-3279 (626) 282-2323 Sushi: Oomasa Restaurant 100 Japanese Village Plz Mall Los Angeles, CA 90012-3909 (213) 972-9640 Vietnamese: Golden Deli Vietnamese 815 W Las Tunas Dr San Gabriel, CA 91776-1071 (626) 308-0803 Ethopian: Messob Ethiopian Restaurant 1041 S Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90019-4402 (323) 938-8827 Persian: (all the way in OC, but if you're ever in the area) Caspian Restaurant 14100 Culver Dr Irvine, CA 92604-0301 (949) 651-8454 Indian: Electric Lotus 4656 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 953-0040 Chosun Galbee Restaurant 3330 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 734-3330 Cross Street: S Manhattan Place Hi Jonah,

Here’s a list of my old favs (for food, not ambience):

Palms Thai
5273 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-4912
(323) 462-5073

Dim Sum:
(Downtown)
Empress Pavilion
988 N Hill St Ste 201
Los Angeles, CA 90012-1750
(213) 617-9898

(SGV)
NBC Seafood
404 S Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754-3279
(626) 282-2323

Sushi:
Oomasa Restaurant
100 Japanese Village Plz Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3909
(213) 972-9640

Vietnamese:
Golden Deli Vietnamese
815 W Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776-1071
(626) 308-0803

Ethopian:
Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
1041 S Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90019-4402
(323) 938-8827

Persian:
(all the way in OC, but if you’re ever in the area)
Caspian Restaurant
14100 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604-0301
(949) 651-8454

Indian:
Electric Lotus
4656 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 953-0040

Chosun Galbee Restaurant
3330 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 734-3330
Cross Street: S Manhattan Place

]]> By: BestofLA http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1577 BestofLA Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:54:49 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1577 Sarah: I loved Cafe Brazil when I went and had to drop my post about my experience. Thanks for the reminder! :) I love going to Little India, but have picked up some Indian spices at a local market by my work - JH Bazaar on 29th Street and Vermont. Doesn't have a lot of fresh produce and I wish they had a deli, but I won't complain with the freindly service I've received and the convenient location. I also like EL POLLO INKA - Peruvian (I go to the one in Gardena on Artesia) and often check out the Hawaiian places out in the South Bay as well - L & L, BACK IN LAHAINA, KING'S HAWAIIAN (the desserts - Chocolate Dobash and Hawaiian Paradise cakes - are heavenly!), and BRUDDAH'S (it's an old school, hole-in-the-wall small kine place in Old Town Gardena). Sarah: I loved Cafe Brazil when I went and had to drop my post about my experience. Thanks for the reminder! :)

I love going to Little India, but have picked up some Indian spices at a local market by my work - JH Bazaar on 29th Street and Vermont. Doesn’t have a lot of fresh produce and I wish they had a deli, but I won’t complain with the freindly service I’ve received and the convenient location.

I also like EL POLLO INKA - Peruvian (I go to the one in Gardena on Artesia) and often check out the Hawaiian places out in the South Bay as well - L & L, BACK IN LAHAINA, KING’S HAWAIIAN (the desserts - Chocolate Dobash and Hawaiian Paradise cakes - are heavenly!), and BRUDDAH’S (it’s an old school, hole-in-the-wall small kine place in Old Town Gardena).

]]> By: sarah http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1572 sarah Fri, 12 Aug 2005 16:42:26 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1572 more on the WESTSIDE: nepalese - <a href="http://thedeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2005/08/sherpa-not-included-katmandu-kitchen.html" rel="nofollow">KATMANDU KITCHEN</a> on venice. small, dark, cuisine is similar to indian, but earthier, and less spicy. very good. more on the WESTSIDE:

nepalese - KATMANDU KITCHEN on venice. small, dark, cuisine is similar to indian, but earthier, and less spicy. very good.

]]> By: sarah http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1571 sarah Fri, 12 Aug 2005 16:25:35 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1571 WESTSIDE ethiopian - <a href="http://thedeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2005/05/swept-off-my-feet-fassica-ethiopian.html" rel="nofollow">FASSICA</a>. little bit off the eaten trail, but very very good. it was my first time, but even after subsequent comparison meals along fairfax, i liked this the best. oaxacan - <a href="http://thedeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2005/04/this-aint-burritos-guelaguetza.html" rel="nofollow">GUELAGUETZA</a>. it is supposed to be good, but i can't give a good opinion, as i think i just don't favor the particular flavors of this cuisine indian - there are now lots along westwood blvd. north to south from wilshire, there's MADRAS MASALA, NEW INDIA GRILL, AMBALA DHABA, and INDIA'S OVEN. have not yet tried madras masala, but new india grill is "nice" with vlet parking out front, white table cloths, etc. AMBALA DHABA is homestyle, a little more ethnic decor. INDIA'S OVEN is small, but okay. persian - like said above, all along westwood blvd. SHAMSHIRI is my favorite. there's darya (santa monica blvd) also, off the eaten path. korean - INTERNATIONAL TOFU HOUSE in westwood is decent for soon dooboo if you don't want to go as far as k-town. cuban - VERSAILLES on venice blvd is okay. brazilian - CAFE BRASIL was great for lunch - dark meat chicken was soooo good! order at counter, then sit outside on a covered patio. ZABUMBA (dinner only) is nearby, but haven't been there yet. el salvadorean - just ate at CON SABOR in culver city. wow. the pupusas are incredible! i can never eat a regular ol' quesadilla again. okay, that's it for now. more later after coffee. lol! WESTSIDE

ethiopian - FASSICA. little bit off the eaten trail, but very very good. it was my first time, but even after subsequent comparison meals along fairfax, i liked this the best.

oaxacan - GUELAGUETZA. it is supposed to be good, but i can’t give a good opinion, as i think i just don’t favor the particular flavors of this cuisine

indian - there are now lots along westwood blvd. north to south from wilshire, there’s MADRAS MASALA, NEW INDIA GRILL, AMBALA DHABA, and INDIA’S OVEN. have not yet tried madras masala, but new india grill is “nice” with vlet parking out front, white table cloths, etc. AMBALA DHABA is homestyle, a little more ethnic decor. INDIA’S OVEN is small, but okay.

persian - like said above, all along westwood blvd. SHAMSHIRI is my favorite. there’s darya (santa monica blvd) also, off the eaten path.

korean - INTERNATIONAL TOFU HOUSE in westwood is decent for soon dooboo if you don’t want to go as far as k-town.

cuban - VERSAILLES on venice blvd is okay.

brazilian - CAFE BRASIL was great for lunch - dark meat chicken was soooo good! order at counter, then sit outside on a covered patio. ZABUMBA (dinner only) is nearby, but haven’t been there yet.

el salvadorean - just ate at CON SABOR in culver city. wow. the pupusas are incredible! i can never eat a regular ol’ quesadilla again.

okay, that’s it for now. more later after coffee. lol!

]]> By: SoCalorie http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1570 SoCalorie Fri, 12 Aug 2005 15:07:46 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/08/12/ethnic-foodie-stops/#comment-1570 If you don't want to make the long drive to Artesia (LA's "Little India"), for Indian food basics, the India Sweets and Spices markets in town are well-stocked and usually share space with a restaurant. I like the ISS supermarket in Atwater. It's the newest of the branches, the store is spacious, bright, very tidy. I like the array of packaged goods, fresh spices, dairy products, rices, produce, bangles and Ganesh statues. When I'm done shopping I usually walk into the restaurant for a $4 cafeteria platter of rice, poori or papadam, daal, raita and two curried veg choices. Sometimes I also get a sweet lassi. ISS offers lots of combo plate deals and they also do very good masala dosa and idli. India Sweets and Spices (Atwater) 3126 Los Feliz Blvd (just east of Griffith Park) If you don’t want to make the long drive to Artesia (LA’s “Little India”), for Indian food basics, the India Sweets and Spices markets in town are well-stocked and usually share space with a restaurant.

I like the ISS supermarket in Atwater. It’s the newest of the branches, the store is spacious, bright, very tidy. I like the array of packaged goods, fresh spices, dairy products, rices, produce, bangles and Ganesh statues.

When I’m done shopping I usually walk into the restaurant for a $4 cafeteria platter of rice, poori or papadam, daal, raita and two curried veg choices. Sometimes I also get a sweet lassi. ISS offers lots of combo plate deals and they also do very good masala dosa and idli.

India Sweets and Spices (Atwater)
3126 Los Feliz Blvd
(just east of Griffith Park)

]]>