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    Strawberry lilikoi shave ice
    Amy L.

    Fun fact: the difference between dango and mochi is how it's made. Dango is simply mixing rice flour with hot water. My friend and I checked this place at Smorgasburg LA and surprisingly there wasn't a long line. We ordered the strawberry lilikoi shave ice. Being born and raised in Hawaii, I didn't have high expectations but it wasn't bad at all! The shave ice was fine ice (as how it should be) and the lilikoi flavor wasn't overly sweetened. The dango didn't look too pleasing but it was soft and chewy. I could've done away with the popping jelly and added more dango.

    PINEAPPLE DOLE WHIP!
    Danielle M.

    Pineapple Dole Whip is LOVE. Visited Smorgasburg last weekend and came across this lovely gem. The mochi was chewy and soft, the whip was cold and citrusy. I can't wait to visit Smorgasburg again to try more things at Chichi Dango!

    Stephanie J.

    First time at Smorgasburg and it was a ridiculously hot for a weekend in LA in January. Lots of ice cream options but Chichi Dango sounded like a good choice as it was shaved ice. Literally the best shaved ice I've had outside of Hawaii. I ordered 3 of the Strawberry Passion Fruit shaved ice for our table. They ask how many forks you want so it's great for sharing with groups. The line was long and the wait for your order was long too but it's worth it! All the fresh fruits, purees, and lilikoi were delicious. I loved the strawberry popping boba as it just melts in your mouth.

    So refreshing. Recommended!
    Jae C.

    Whew went to Smorgasburg on a hot hot day. It was sweltering, and with all the tables in shade taken up by the hundreds of visitors, the gf and I were desperate for something cold. We got in line, took about 5 minutes to order, and then waited for another 5 minutes and had our amazing shaved ice mountain. It's pretty dang big to share between two people, and the dango is great. We ordered the strawberry/passion fruit flavor, and it was excellent. I wish they had more fruit toppings, but other than that, couldn't ask for more. Flavor just pops in your mouth, and if you're looking for something fruity and refreshing, I'd definitely recommend giving it a go. Eat it fast though! Sitting outside in the hot sun, it melted away pretty quickly. Thankfully, they included straws for you to sip up the remaining juice. Even melted, it's cold and refreshing and reminds you of a fruity boba drink.

    Natalie M.

    We had their shaved ice at the pop up, Smorgasburg. What we received it was overly sweet, a bit melty, and messy! The condensed milk on top was my least favorite topping - next time I might ask to leave that off. The quality may have been because it was a pop up and not the real shop. YMMV

    Alice L.

    THE BEST SHAVED ICE. the lilikoi strawberry one was out of this world. I was amazed at the layer and distinct flavor of every piece- the chewy mochi, the popping boba, the flavored ice, and beans. It was all equally balanced-nothing too bland or sweet. It was big enough to share with my friend. We both wanted to drink and finish the whole thing. Customer service was nice too despite the crowd.

    No mochi, no flavor and does not compare to the real Hawaiian shaved ice

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    Great fruity flavor of the shaved ice but a little cheap with the mochi especially for the price but still beautiful and enjoyable!

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    First time at Smorgasburg and it was a ridiculously hot for a weekend in LA in January.

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    Avenue 26 Tacos - Carne asada

    Avenue 26 Tacos

    4.4(707 reviews)
    0.6 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $

    24 hours LA taco spot with lots of parking but can get busy. Stations are organized well. They…read moreaccept card, tap, and cash. Starting with the taco ordering area. They have giant al pastor spinning but most of the meats are already cooked in the metal tins. One potato per order now. The meats were tender with asada being my favorite here. Brisket is also good if you prefer a fattier meat. They have sauce station with different spices. Grilled onions, raw onions, and cilantro to your liking. Another booth sells drinks. I got the horchata and tasted pretty standard. Great place to take someone to try out LA tacos.

    Speedy, no frills, cheap tacos in a parking lot - so no real notes on service. Toppings are self…read moreserve. You tell one person what your order is, walk up to the register, and then load up on toppings/salsas. It's $2.50 a taco on the smaller sides which isn't a bad deal in this economy. Great that it's open 24/7. There's an awning but no seats though, so you'll have to eat at your car. Got the carne asada, pastor, cabeza, and lengua. The carne asada and lengua were super disappointing - dry and bland. The pastor was and cabeza were better, but nothing special. Appreciate the free potato with each order, and toppings included grilled onions, fresh onions and cilantro, salsas, limes, and radishes.

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    Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato

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    Thai Street Food Market - Seafood

    Thai Street Food Market

    4.1(18 reviews)
    5.6 miEast Hollywood

    My 1st time here and honestly was hoping to see a good varieties of Thai street food but there were…read moreonly 4-5 food stands with a few Thai snacks, Thai salads and 1 stand that had standard Thai lunch/dinner menu from which I ordered Chicken Pad See Ew, Thai Shrimp Fried Rice and a Chicken thigh Skewer from another one.All of the food tasted very good & fresh and people were very friendly but I'm giving this place 3 stars because of the small number of food stands & lack of Thai food varieties.

    There are about 5 vendors when my friend and I visited on a Tuesday night. To be honest, it's…read moresmaller than I have expected, but still worth a visit if you live around the area. My favorite and must have is the grilled chicken thighs! The chicken skewers are well marinated, a subtle touch of sweetness. The chicken thighs are tender, and perfectly grilled. The cost is $3 per skewer. Definitely worth a shot. The crepe is a great dessert option. It is $10 for 3 toppings. There are various topping options, fruits, syrups, salty, etc. The crepe is made in front of you. Another great sweet dish option is mango sticky rice. The sticky rice is well flavored with a hint of coconut, but the mango wasn't too fresh. There's no spot for seating, no chairs and no tables. Since it is a night street market, don't have too much expectation on the cleanliness. Bring your own napkins, hand sanitizer, etc. Vendor owners are friendly and welcoming. Zelle is accepted, but cash is more convenient. There's a free parking place in a nearby plaza. Recommend getting a try for some authentic Thai food in town.

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    Mango sticky rice

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    Alejandra’s Quesadilla

    Alejandra’s Quesadilla

    4.6(200 reviews)
    2.9 miEcho Park
    $

    Checked out Alejandra's cart today after searching for "good quesadillas near me" lol (and it was)…read more- she's in the parking lot near the Friday farmers market and the lake. Got the chicken quesadilla and then the potato + chorizo (she added a little pork, which was a very good choice). Added the green sauce and a little bit of the red (more spicy) along with the cactus and queso fresco. She makes them with blue corn masa, which is sick. They were literally so fire. I've been looking for authentic food since moving out here, so I'm stoked to know I have something this good so close by. She was also so sweet and helpful. Willll definitely be backkkk

    *** Cash or Zelle only ***…read more Alejandra's Quesadilla is a food cart located in Echo Park (more specifically right next to LADOT Lot 643 - 1147 Echo Park Ave). The food cart specializes in blue corn quesadillas. The food cart has been around for 20 years and is now run by Alejandra's daughter. [Parking]: Metered street parking is available or just park at LADOT Lot 643. [Atmosphere]: Takeout only and our party ended up eating the quesadilla in my car. [Ordering]: One of the ladies took my order and another lady did the grilling. Once the quesadillas are ready, customers can add various condiments like cactus, mild salsa, red salsa, and cilantro. The cart is quite popular and our party had to wait approximately 15 minutes on Sunday at 6:15 PM. All quesadillas are cooked to order and the lady manually pressed every blue corn tortilla by hand. [Menu]: The cart offers chicken, pork, chorizo, squash blossoms (flor de calabaza), chicharrón, potato, and huitlacoche (corn smut, or the "Mexican truffle"). Customers can mix and match fillings like chorizo and potato. *** Squash Blossom Quesadilla ($8): The order came with an extra piece of skirt steak. This quesadilla tasted much better than I had expected and it was actually quite delicious. I was a big fan of the mild green salsa and it definitely enhanced the overall flavor. *** It was an unexpected street food find and I can actually see myself revisiting this food cart and try different quesadilla options whenever I am in the Echo Park area.

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    Alejandra’s Quesadilla - The food cart is right next to LADOT Lot 643 - 1147 Echo Park Ave (Jul 2026)

    The food cart is right next to LADOT Lot 643 - 1147 Echo Park Ave (Jul 2026)

    Alejandra’s Quesadilla
    Alejandra’s Quesadilla

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    Night Market El Gato - 05/31/25

    Night Market El Gato

    4.3(90 reviews)
    2.1 miWestlake
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    The Dubai Chocolate Crepe with strawberries from Ariana's Crepes is my ultimate weekend treat and…read morefull-blown addiction. El Gato Night Market is packed with amazing food, drinks, and adorable vendors, but Ariana's always steals the show for me. The staff are super sweet, quick, and you can taste the love in every bite. The crepe is warm and perfectly balanced -- the rich chocolate and pistachio cream blend together perfectly with that crunchy kataifi, while the strawberries add a fresh, juicy touch. They're only open Thursday through Sunday, which makes the wait feel like part of the ritual -- and totally worth it every single time. If you're headed to El Gato, do yourself a favor and make sure to stop by Ariana's Crepes!

    Amidst the backdrop of everything happening in LA this past month, I doom scrolled - a lot…read more Thankfully, my compulsion led to new culinary discoveries. Last night was the first, of what I hope will be, many more trips to this market, god willing. Food - 5/5. Bold flavors sure to smack your palate upside its head. Birria grilled cheese sandwich. El Azteca Huarache sandwich. Nothing but flames . Beverage - 5/5. Jugo de maracuya. Refreshing. Mouth watering. Thirst quenching. I'll be back to try the other flavors. Service - 5/5. Visited 3 booths and it was all smiles. Ambiance - 5/5. Community. Families. Authentic. No pretension, no attitude. Overall - 5/5. Can't wait to return.

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    Night Market El Gato - Banana Pudding (Tulip Creamery). Dinner 5/27/2023

    Banana Pudding (Tulip Creamery). Dinner 5/27/2023

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    Churros Don Abel - Chocolate milk: 4/5

    Churros Don Abel

    4.7(940 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    Finally decided to try Churros Don Abel in East LA and honestly I'm mad at myself for not trying…read morethem sooner! Especially since I've passed by this spot countless times and had no idea how much I was missing out. Located on Whittier blvd right by the Wells Fargo ATM. I was glad that it wasn't as busy as it typically gets so we were able to place our order quickly. Service was polite & friendly too. The menu here isn't big, but the portions are in my opinion. They sell churros by the bag (10 pc) so it's definitely ideal for sharing with someone. We ordered 1 bag of churros for $15 with lechera (sweetened condensed milk) on the side for an extra $2 and we also ordered a chocomil (chocolate milk) for $9. That was actually our 1st time trying chocomil and it was ridiculously delicious! It was thick, creamy, refreshing, had a nice subtle banana flavor and wasn't too chocolatey either which I really enjoyed. Last but definitely not least the churros alone were phenomenal, probably some of the best I've ever had in my life. I loved how irresistibly crunchy and warm they were, I almost didn't want to share haha. Everything tasted sooo yummy, this is definitely a new favorite of mine. If you're in the East LA area or just have a sweet tooth, do your self a favor and give Churros Don Abel a try. Looking forward to my next visit!

    Yes, please! That's about all you should have in your vocab when it comes to churros from Don Abel!…read moreWould you like some churros! Yes, please! Would you like more? Yes, please! Was it delicious! Yes, please! Would you like to go back? Yes, please! Did the line move quickly and efficiently? Yes, please! Was the service good? Yes, please! Highly recommend!

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    Churros Don Abel - Churros

    Churros

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    KTOWN Night Market - Seoul Street - Kimchee Fried Rice

    KTOWN Night Market

    2.9(171 reviews)
    3.6 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
    $$

    KTown Night Market is the first night market I have been to in a while, and It did NOT disappoint…read more And after reading the older Yelp reviews for this event (done pre-pandemic), I thought it time to update! Located at RFK High School in Koreatown LA, this location was central and provided lots of space for food stands, food trucks, games, merch stands, drink stands, music stage, you name it. They even had a (huge) sneaker expo stand! I did not see any performers on the music stage, but they posted some content online and it looks like they killed it! Minzy from 2NE1 headlined the first night. I did not have a chance to see everything as I was with a group of people (takes longer to do virtually everything), but there was so much to see! The food I did try: Xing Fu Tang strawberry boba, yakitori yado mochi chicken skewer, kimchi rice ball, pork belly rice ball, thai basil chicken. Everything was good. It was busy! Get there early as by 7:30pm or so it was wall to wall people (some wearing masks, some not as they were recommended only). Had a great time - they have rebooted this event so well!

    Good night market event. Best part is the performing stage. Like a mini concert. Closer to closing…read moretime, the bigger the artist. They have lots of food vendors, not all the same as the typical 626 night market vendors tho. Venue is placed inside a highschool. The vendors are on race track, basketball courts, and good ol' lawn. This year (first opening after pandemic) they have less vendors than before. But place is jammed packed the later it gets. They have big seating area and nice spots in corners for you to sit on the floor tho. Ticket is $10 (plus service fee if you buy online). Parking structure is $18. You will have to walk, since it's in the middle of city.

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    KTOWN Night Market - Mochi chicken skewers

    Mochi chicken skewers

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    Pineapple fried rice beef bowl

    KTOWN Night Market - Street Churros - Choco Icecream and Fruity Pebbles Churro & Plain

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