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    Dragon Loco

    3.7 (70 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Chicken Shop, Soup
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Shrimp Fried Rice
    Dajonna S.

    The portion size is amazing! But the rice was super dry. I had to add a bit of water and reheat it a bit to try and save it but it's not the same. The shrimp eggroll was really good however! Stayed nice and crispy on the ride over.

    Shrimp Fried Rice

    Was going in for pain white rice, did realize this wasn't a fast food.....they cook to order so I got fried rice & they give you fresh cooked not sitting on a steam table food......& it taste great I will be going back!

    Ed C.

    I ordered some food through Postmates and the food came damaged. Clearly they tried to save a penny on an extra plastic bag and shoved my whole order(for the office) into one flimsy bag, and the juices from the plates spilled all over inside the bag, because the plates were crushed. The fuck is that? Food is over-salted. Orange chicken is way too breaded. Mongolian beef is rough and literally all onions.

    Crispy Shrimp
    Joy W.

    Ok, so this is my second visit post covid, as you can see the food has gone from great to blahs! Taste, presentation cooking methods all get a big fat "F"! DRAGON LOCO IT'S TIME TO CLOSE THE DOORS!! IT'S A WRAP

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    Gary N.

    When in doubt, you ended up in South Central and you were craving for some Chinese takeout, yep it was Dragon Loco. Located in a not very pleasant place, I saw broken glasses everywhere near the bus stop in front, must be a war zone here. Parking was super limited as they share with Fred Loya insurance and 7eleven, some was only reserved for 7eleven. The service was good, the lady who took my order was super nice and friendly although she didn't know much about history of the restaurant she said it has been here for at least 30 years, and I might just be the only Asian customer in this hood, as she said sometimes she had drunk and aggressive customers coming in and it was very scary. Also I wonder what that chicken salad tasted like since the menu said OUT for like a few years, but at least I got to taste the garlic wings and that probably the best of them all because the chop suey and the shrimp broccoli were both soaking in sauce, I meant too much sauce and if I knew that I would have asked for steamed instead, they didn't have brown rice option as she explained it was taken too long to cook, so no rice for me, but I got so thirsty after maybe due to high sodium intake or MSG, my tongue got that tingling sensation for a bit after finishing all the food, I tried to avoid the sauce but it was unavoidable. At least they allowed you to sit down and eat inside, and the lady was super nice, the trash can was right there but she insisted to help me clean all the boxes after I was done. So I had Chinese food before but this is something the restaurant cook catering to the demographics of the locals here, lots of rice lots of sauce and super salty, for me that would not be how I eat, well at least I knew what to order next time. They have a Vitamix blender so at least their smoothies will be good, then their service was super fast too, they said 5 mins for each customer who came to order and I could hear they were amazed their orders got ready within 3 mins, if you want to support them, check them out once, if you want real Chinese food, maybe look into others :)

    Orange chicken more than half gone lol
    Bessilita F.

    The coconut shrimp is to die for so amazing!!! I swallowed the shrimp egg rolls and wontons. The orange chicken was good as the shrimp fried rice was ok only because after I tasted the coconut shrimp I couldn't eat the other shrimp but over all I loved it!!!!

    Carolyn M.

    Worst chinese food ever!! If I could give if 0 stars I would. First and final time I ever go there. I had decided to give it a try because of all the good reviews despite the kinda costly plates but how I regret wasting $29 on 3 plates. The food tasted old without flavor and you could straight out tell it had been microwaved because of the huge bubbles on the white boxes and the food's flavor. Beside this , the orange chicken was way to hard and way to overcooked. It was if I was eating rocks and when it was finally broken down it was chewy . Do not waste your money here! I could tell that they are still in business it's because they accept EBT , cause because it is not definetely not because of the good food. P.S : do not get fooled ! Food is not made to order that is just a catch to get customers . Nasty food, makes me nauseous just thinking about it.

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    The service was good, food came out great, and came out super fast. I really recommend Dragon Loco.

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    The guy in the front is super friendly and nice and the food is decent. I will give it 5 stars!

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    One of my favorite spots in la! Very cool people freshly made great service. They been there for a long time! so they know what they doing

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    6.7 miMid-Wilshire

    Soupchu is apart of a multi concept kitchen and I've had items from a few of their different menus…read more Everything I've had has always been phenomenal. I literally couldn't wait until I was done eating to write this review this time. Today I tried their beef stew and good lord it's perfect. Even the white rice is so flavorful. Everything always tastes fresh and is simple and comforting. Not to mention themyhave some of my favorite hummus anywhere. I can't recommend these guys and gastrobot eats enough Ps i'm glad they started including side sizes online to try more of their stews and soups. I'm not a huge person so there's no way I would have been able to finish the full size and even with the side size I still have leftovers!

    Was in the mood for stew. Googles "best stew in Los Angeles." This place came up…read more Is this the best stew in Los Angeles? No idea. It's the only place I've had stew in Los Angeles. But as beef stew goes...it wasn't stew-ish enough. Mostly because it has some strong seasonings, and the pieces of beef were cut really small, so it was more like a beef stir fry. That said, it was really tasty. Very flavorful, and the quality of the beef was good. I can see myself going there again. As for he place itself, the staff were nice, though going at lunch meant they were a little (and understandably) distracted. The website makes it seem like it's just for pick-up or delivery, but they have a couple small tables, both inside and outside. And I do mean small. Two people max. There's also a decent sized parking lot (the place is in a mini mall), and there's usually street parking, but at the moment Wilshire is under construction, so plan accordingly.

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    Joy - Minced Pork on Rice

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    4.5(2.1k reviews)
    11.3 miHighland Park
    $$

    The dan dan noodles and braised pork rice were both excellent and tasted very authentic. The hot…read moreand sour soup had a really strong pepper flavor--I can't handle spicy food very well, so I could only manage a few sips! My stomach wasn't big enough today, so I'll have to come back and try more dishes next time. I arrived around 3 PM, and there were still seats available, but people kept coming in nonstop. Business was incredibly good! I can only imagine that during normal meal hours, finding a seat would be nearly impossible.

    Met up with my sister and her brother here for lunch. The wife found this place from a tiktok video…read moreand we decided to try it since we didn't get to try a lot of Taiwanese food on our trip to Taipei. When you come in, there is a sign that tells you to order before being seated. My sister and her bf had yet to arrive so I placed a sizeable order for the 4 of us. Luckily, they were there (waiting in the car) so I told them to walk over so we can be seated. I ordered 2 orders of chiayi chicken (1with white rice and 1 with brown rice), 2 orders of thousand layer pancake (1 with egg and 1 with egg and cheese), shrimp wonton, dance dan noodles, wonton noodle soup, hakka mochi and forbidden rice pudding. For drinks we had a few of the shaken iced green teas and 1 taro milk tea (my sister said it didnt taste like taro) Everything was great. I was surprised my sister's bf liked the food. The chiayi chicken was good with a bit of the chili sauce (sambal). The thousand layer pancake was good if you dip it in the black vinegar (mixed with chili oil and a little soy sauce). The shrimp wonton were surprisingly light and tasty. The dan dan noodles was balanced my medium thin sliced cucumber. Everything was portioned very small so you can try everything.we didnt get additional sides because were getting full. The desserts was what I was looking forward to and it did not disappoint. The hakka mochi reminded me of the soy pudding stalls in singapore that had mochi balls filled with a black sesame paste and peanut paste inside. This is what the hakka mochi was but in dry soft chewy form with black sesame and peanut grains to top it off. For my sister, it reminded her of the filipino dessert pichi pichi. The forbidden rice pudding reminded me of a soupy version of the filipino dessert biko. It had chunks of sweet potatoes and tapioca. Also very good but my bias is the hakka mochi. The ambiance was bright, bustling and inviting. Very small tables perfect for a quick bite. Highly recommend if you want a tapas style lunch that doesn't break the bank.

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    4.5(450 reviews)
    5.9 miWilshire Center, Koreatown
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    It was all good The…read morespicy naenmyeon wasn't even spicy lmao it was more sweet and tangy :) good noodle texture Cucumbers were crispy and refreshing Ty for the barley tea and bone broth SERVICE WAS RLLY GOOD TOO

    The Bottom Line: 3.5 stars: A nice Korean comfort food spot for high quality food and great…read moreattentive service. Location 3 stars: In the busy K-Town area on the East side of South Vermont Avenue, in a strip mall. Street parking is next to impossible. Thankfully they have valet on premises who serves the many stores on the strip mall. They charged $3 at the time of my visit. Most people give them a $5 to cover the gratuity. Venue 3 stars: Unpretentious medium-sized facility with indoor seating. They tend to get very buy and you put your name on a hand written list and wait outside (no indoor wait area). As far as I know they do not take reseravtions. Service 4 stars: Staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Food 3.5 stars: Korean soups and noodles and a few barbecue dishes (prepared in the kitchen, not tableside). We had the Lee-Ga Sulung Tang beef soup (OK... 3 out of 5, a little bland), the Bulgogi Hansang (OK... 3.5 out of 5) and the Spicy Pork Hansang (very good, 4 out of 5). We all had the Korean Purple Rice (Heukmi-bap) which was quite good, sat 4 out of 5). Purple Rice is said to be good for you, full of antioxidants and fiber. Drinks 4 stars: Good selection of Korean beers in small and large bottles, Soju, and non-alcoholic beverages.

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    Marugame Monzo

    4.4(5.2k reviews)
    6.0 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    For as long as I can remember, I've been team udon over ramen. And in my opinion, this place puts…read morethat debate to rest. The classics like Niki Udon, Kitsune Udon, and Curry Udon are incredible staples that stand the test of time and simply hold their own. But if there's any restaurant to enjoy the classics and dip into a little fusion cuisine, THIS is a place you should add to your bucket list. Their creamy mushroom udon is phenomenal. Mushrooms are delicately seasoned and cooked correctly, the texture of the noodles have a perfect bounce/chew to them, and that cream sauce? Addicting. This place has this distinct homey comfort type of vibe to it. The restaurant's decorations aren't too over the top. Most importantly, it's such a clean establishment. In my experience, the servers here are a bit soft-spoken. But they're polite and very knowledgeable about the menu. I look forward to trying more dishes off the menu!

    One star off for horrible parking and no designated validated structure…read more Otherwise the food is delicious though can be pricey compared to other soup cuisine like Thai or Vietnamese. My sea urchin udon has an adequate amount of sea urchin. The duck udon has a few slices of duck unlike dishes like Bun Mang Vit or Mi Vit Tiem where there is a whole thigh and other meat portions. At least the meat here is deboned so non-Asians can eat Service is fast and food comes out immediately. I was in and out within 40 minute. I will come back eventually for something else but not in a while.

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    Pine & Crane DTLA

    4.5(1k reviews)
    4.9 miDowntown
    $$

    Had a long layover in LA after my flight to San Francisco got canceled, so instead of sitting at…read morethe airport for 6+ hours, I decided to finally check out Pine & Crane in DTLA. It's been sitting on my saved list for a while, and honestly, this turned out to be the perfect opportunity. The space itself is bright, clean, and welcoming with warm woody tones throughout. Casual setup where you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. I had already looked through the menu beforehand, so the real challenge was narrowing down what to order for one person. I failed at that... and I'm very happy I did. Started with the Pig Ear Salad 滷豬耳朵. Braised thin sliced pig ears dressed with soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, scallion, and cilantro. OMG. So good. Tender, flavorful, perfectly braised, with that satisfying chewy texture done right. Also got the Fried Peanut Salad 五味花生 with garlic, cilantro, scallions, vinegar, and Thai chili. Super crunchy, bright, refreshing, and honestly addicting. I added a cup of the Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣湯 too. Organic tofu, beech mushroom, carrot, bamboo, woodear mushroom, and egg. Super comforting with a really balanced tang and peppery heat. Not overly thick or heavy like a lot of Americanized versions can be. Exactly the kind of soup you want during a long travel day. For noodles, I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles 擔擔麵. Sesame-peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro, crushed peanuts. Delicious on its own already, but I ended up adding some of the fried peanuts from the salad into the noodles and it became even better. Then the Three Cup Chicken 三杯雞 with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine, and Thai basil. I do wish it had a little more wok hei, but overall the flavor was still really comforting and savory. Extremely good with rice. Had a glass of Gewürztraminer alongside everything, which paired surprisingly well with the spice and aromatics. Their wine list leans more organic / natural wine focused, which felt very LA in a good way. Ended up sitting at a high top next to one of the managers and had a great conversation throughout the meal. She ended up hooking me up with the Traditional Shaved Ice 傳統刨冰 with grass jelly, red bean, boba, sweet potato balls, taro balls, brown sugar syrup, and condensed milk. I was already planning to order it anyway, and wow... I finished the entire thing. The brown sugar syrup was incredibly fragrant. Packed the leftovers to-go, and that ended up becoming my dinner after landing in San Francisco later that evening. Flight cancellation somehow turned into a really great food day.

    HOW DOES IT WORK? They offer menu at the front when you walk…read moren into the restaurant. You would order and pay first, and then they'll give you a number stand. It is self-seating so you'll place the number on your table. They offer some utensils at the tables but it is also self service so you can get your own bowl, plates, utensils and water. FOOD I came with a large group so we ordered a good number of dishes. All the dishes were delicious, flavorful and above and beyond for what I find it to be more a fusion-Asian restaurant. I particularly liked their brown sugar milk team as it comes with boba and grass jelly. And their mochi was SO delicious. This would be a place my parents would enjoy a lot. PARKING It's in downtown LA so parking can be tough. There are plenty of paid parking structures nearby. WOULD I COME BACK? YES!

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    Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup - Brisket Soup

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    4.7(478 reviews)
    7.0 miEast Hollywood
    $$

    Had a great experience at Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup…read more Their beef bone soup is simple, clean, and really solid, the kind of comfort food that just hits right for the soul. They currently have a great deal at $12, which makes it even better value for what you're getting. The sullungtang comes with rice, soup, and two types of kimchi. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt easy and satisfying. Place was chill, not too overly crowded. I've noticed a lot of people ordering other dishes every time I go, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying more of the menu, but I keep coming back for the basics because it's just that good.

    Sulga was definitely THE place to be for a warm bowl of bone broth on a rainy night. My friend and…read moreI stopped by for doganitang (for two), and the portions were indeed large - for four. We also added beef brisket since my friend wasn't a big fan of cartilage - more for me! The pot itself wasn't too deep, though there was a good portion of protein cartilage. Also important to note that rice was NOT included! The brisket add on came as a pre-cooked brisket that was added in after, as it didn't initially fit in the pot. The staff member told us at the time that broth refills were free. However, when it came time for refills, they said it was only one time - poor communication. Paying was fairly straightforward, but for future visits, I'd likely just come for their lunch special sullongtang after this experience.

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