Despite my buddy being born and raised in the LA area, I just took him here for his first time…read moreever. Personally, I'm a big fan of these iconic sandwiches and location. I truly believe this institution is greater than a sum of its parts. One of my favorite places in Los Angeles. Of all the times I went, the service has always been really friendly and just that old school vibe is intoxicating (to me). I didn't realize they had pastrami. It's been a while since my last visit. So I definitely got that sandwich. Just as I expected, really delicious. My friend was a big fan too. Just a great place. That's not too fancy and just hits the spot every time you go.

Stopped in here before the Dodgers' game. Line was out to the doors, but it moves quickly. So don't…read morebe discouraged by it. I know everyone comes here for the French Dip but I wasn't feeling it. Instead, I got the Tuna Salad on Sourdough. I like the fact that unlike the other sides that's sitting on the counter, the Tuna Salad was refrigerated. I thought it might be pretty boring but it was surprisingly tasty, with chunks of tuna. It had a sweet taste to it. The only disappointing thing about this sandwich was the sourdough bread. It didn't taste like sourdough at all; more like white bread. And it lacked the firm, crispy crust. As for parking, I have no idea. I walked from Union Station, which was a pretty short do-able work. This is a no fuss type of place. You get in and get out.

Wow one of the best katsu sandos ever. Stopped by during Bob Baker Day and it was the perfect meal…read more Small establishment but there is a spot to stand and dine at if you want to eat it fresh. The person working the front was super helpful with the menu and also hooked it up a bit with the curry and fries. Took about 10-12 minutes to prepare three sandwich combos, didn't felt long at all! Sandwich wasn't overly battered and it had the right amount of slaw and sauce. Big fan of the spicy sauce that goes with the sandwich too! Regular curry was okay but the spicy curry had the best spice and seasoning! Also the emo jams playing while eating my sandwich really took me back to middle and high school, I loved it lol. Definitely plan to come back as I want to try the walnut shrimp sando and will be recommending this place to my OC friends. Thanks for the sticker! :D

Delicious. Scrumptious…read more I got the honey walnut shrimp sando, my friend got the original chicken sando. We got a side of pickles. A perfect lunch. Not much more to say than it's a delightful treat. Will be back

Wow. I got an Uber Eats voucher from work and tried Eastside Italian Deli for delivery. I ordered…read morethe spicy Italian with cheese. YUM! The portion size was nice and the meats and cheese are perfect. The not so spicy peppers gave a little kick. What a great find. I'll be back to Eastside Deli.

I love their bread, it's fresh and made in house. I typically go for their tuna sandwich and I love…read moreit. But I chose to try the eggplant sandwich with today. It was so messy and not much flavor, it also had tofu on it which is not stated on the menu. Do not get this sandwich to eat in the go. The staff are friendly and efficient, the ambience is nostalgic and cute. Get the voodoo chips!! This is the first place I had those chips.

First time at Howlin' Ray's and I already have to give a huge shoutout to Charlie and the entire…read moreteam! The service and energy have been incredible from the moment we arrived. Everyone has been so welcoming and genuinely amazing. If the service is any indication of what's to come, we can't wait to try the food!

When we visited LA last year, our son recommended Howlin' Ray's and we really enjoyed the food at…read morethe Pasadena location. This time, we decided to try the Chinatown location since the traffic going toward Pasadena looked terrible. This location is pretty small and doesn't really seem set up for dining in. It feels more takeout-focused, although they do have some tables outside so we sat there. They didn't have the Mild+ spice level that the Pasadena location offers so I ordered two Mild and one Medium chicken tenders. I also got a side of collard greens after seeing several reviews recommending them. I felt like the spice level was higher at this location than at the Pasadena one. Even the Mild was definitely spicier than I remembered! It still had really good flavor, though. I also really enjoyed the collard greens and was glad I decided to try them. I'm not sure if it's just this location or if all of their locations do this now but they also gave us bottled water for free, which was nice. One thing I really liked about the Chinatown location was the parking. There's a huge parking lot across the street so finding a spot was easy. I prefer the Pasadena location for dining in but its parking lot is very small and finding a spot can be difficult. We'll definitely go back to Howlin' Ray's when we visit LA again next spring. We just haven't decided which location we'll choose next time!

We stopped here on a Tuesday after a Dodger Stadium tour for a quick bite. My husband had been here…read morebefore, so he wanted me to try. I was pleasantly surprised and happy with my slice of pie. Service & ambiance were perfect. We arrived about 12:30 and parked in the lot next door for $5. We went on a non-Game-day so seating and service was quick & friendly. They run a wonderful ship here, and the Dodger memorabilia is everywhere. The bathrooms were clean and refills for fountain drinks are free.

Literally so good! We came here before a Dodger game and parked for $5 in the underground lot next…read moredoor. It's a small place with both inside and outside seating but we were able to get a table right away. They direct you to pick your table and then order at the counter. It has a classic pizza shop vibe to it but food that's better than just the classics. The staff was quick to clear tables and the friendly vibe of the guy working at the register was giving neighborhood pizza joint. They sell pizza by the slice for $5 but we went with a full pie which comes with 8 slices and was enough to feed the 4 of us along with a 12 piece order of wings and an order of fried zucchini. I'm a big ranch on pizza kinda gal and the sides of ranch were not stingy at all. I ordered the calabrian ranch and it was spicy! Just how I like it. I dipped our sausage and pepperoni pizza in it and it was perfection. The crust was crispy and the cheese had the perfect melt. I didn't partake in the wings but our group was a huge fan of the garlic parm seasoning. I personally found the zuccs to be fantastic, especially when dipped in the side of classic ranch. I have to say that this is one of my new favorite pizza places. All the stars aligned to make this a great meal. They serve hot dogs and big 'ol sandwiches too.

* The Vietnamese Hot Coffee was strong, creamy, and flavorful - one of the best drinks to wake-up…read moreto * The Banh Cuon was amazing - the sausage was savory, the rice paper was silky fresh, the ground pork filling was deliciously piping hot, and fried toppings added a nice contrasting texture *Overall, a wonderful spot in the Far East Plaza with quick friendly service and great food

Solid Vietnamese restaurant for LA with cheap prices! I visited this restaurant around 2pm with a…read morefriend in Chinatown and we were able to get seated right away. To share we had: -Dac Biet Banh Mi: Standard and solid. I've had better elsewhere, but pretty good for $9. -Com Suon Bi Cha: Pork was delicious and charred well. I also loved the shredded pork and steamed pork loaf. With the rice and veggies, everything was great together and there was good variety. For $16, this was such good value. The service here was also pretty good and our server was super nice. He apologized to us for waiting to order, but we didn't even wait long! There's indoor and outdoor (in the hallway) seating. I'm unsure if there's a bathroom though. Street parking, but there are some lots nearby to pay for. Overall, pretty decent for LA, but I'd still opt to go to OC/SGV for good Vietnamese food.

Stopped in on a whim because the place looked interesting, and it turned out to be a solid choice…read more We arrived close to their afternoon closing, so things were pretty quiet. The food absolutely delivered. We tried the Op Boys Special sloppy joe and the Craw Mac Deluxe, and both were excellent. The jambalaya was another standout and easily something I'd order again. Service was on point, and they have a seriously impressive selection of drinks. There's plenty more on the menu I want to try, so I'll definitely be back.

This place is indeed such a jewel of a place. We were walking back from Union Station after a…read moreDodger game and as we were walking by I was curious to see if the restaurant was actually open. The exterior looks like it should be, but unfortunately many restaurants have been closing in this part of the city. Luckily, it was indeed open and the interior was VIBRANT! The design was colorful, filled with hand chalked signs of the menu, and everything, from the tables to the art on the walls, burst with personality. This is a place where minimalism doesn't exist and instead, it spends every opportunity to showcase who it is. Ordering is relatively simple. You walk over to the counter and tell them what you want. Everything is made to order so it'll take some time, but when it comes to refreshments you can see their large selection of different drinks in their glass case refrigerator on the side. My junior high years inspired me and I had to get an Arizona ice tea. It came in clutch as refreshment considering how hot the day was. On one wall there was a huge TV showing the Fifa World Cup games. It caught my eye and so we decided to dine in instead of taking it to go. Great choice by the way since hot food is best to eat right away. And what exactly did I get? Their po' boys of course! You have to keep it classic. We had the popcorn shrimp po' boy and it was fantastic. Meaty, tangy from the sauce, and with the right amount of green in their fluffy but structurally intact bread, I believe I finished this in five minutes cause it was so good. My hunger didn't dissipate quickly so I had to go back for round two. The Debris Fries caught my eyes. Fries smothered with their brown gravy and cheese, it was a delicious disaster and warmed my belly and fulfilled my appetite. I was one happy food belly dad. Being connected to a small store with neon lights highlighting some of the hot sauces and merchandise you can buy on one side while connected to the pub next door on the other side, The Little Jewel of New Orleans is one of those places you take good friends to when you want to show them a special place where the food is delicious, the vibes are immaculate, and the experience unforgettable. Whether you have to find an excuse to come out here or the restaurant is the excuse, make your way to The Little Jewel of New Orleans the next time you're around Chinatown. You won't regret it. Bring that appetite with you!

There's a reason why this place has been in business for over 15 years…read more They stuck to what they know and that's Banh Mi. Just good old fashion authentic Vietnamese sandwich's. Yes, they have pate. Unlike all these wannabe startup Banh Mi places. There's no fusion meats and recipes here. $6 sandwich and a $4 ice coffee and you're good to go for $10. It's a small ma n pa shop, family owned. That's why they can afford to keep their sandwiches at $5 for soooo long. These are the kind of places we as a community need to be supporting. Delicious food and good hard working members of our community.

This cute little shop is cash only and it's a little hard to find…read moreThe menu had options from bahn mi to soup and noodles. The lady working the counter was very friendly and the bahn mi sandwiching had was delicious

This place was amazing. I got the pho with beef and a sugarcane juice. The pho was in a huge bowl…read moreand the broth was so flavorful. Plenty of noodles and beef to go along with it + all the sides. I would go back again when I'm around. Very filling and comforting bowl of soup!!! The sugarcane juice was so so good. There's a hint of orange in it for added flavor, and it works perfectly. It's a bit expensive at 7 dollars, but it hit the spot. Honestly, I'm not hesitant to spend 7-10 dollars on a cup of coffee, so maybe it wasn't truly that expensive. The restaurant itself is fairly unassuming and may not look as fancy and in order as some more new wave places, but the flavors here can't easily be replicated. Easily some of the better pho I've had in LA. Granted, i was really hungry, so that could have factored into the score. Places like this are what i love so much about Chinatown. The atmosphere inside is incredibly welcoming and there was a steady flow of customers coming for the Vietnamese coffee. I'm sad i didn't get to explore this part of the city during its prime, but im happy places like Gigo's are still around to enjoy and appreciate. Give it a try if your around the area and craving some pho.

A nice and simple -hole in the wall- discovery here in Chinatown LA…read more Sweet people, service was friendly and quick. I enjoyed the food, was delicious. Thank you Gigo's Cafe and Deli. Keep up the nice work.

Fortunately my fiancee and I were in town for the weekend and could catch Kape Lasita. They have a…read morenice compact menu with not too much going on. Since we were trying to eat at as many places without feeling food coma'ed out, we ordered 1 Corn Beef Silog. Calamansi Tonic Espresso and Black Mamba. The Corn Beef Silog was really solid, it was also deep fried in a Panko Crusted outer layer which is their take on a Croquette. We particularly like the crunch it adds to the dish. But yeah it was the corn beef has we were looking for mixed with the good 'ol garlic rice and sunny side up egg. The vinegar they used was a lot stronger than I thought and I think they could do without it. The tonic espresso grew on me, upon first sip, I could taste the tonic and I haven't had tonic before so I wasn't feeling it. Until I mixed it and it got a lot better. What was really cute too, is they have pop up vendors and it was a bread and dessert vendor that are right across the counter. What caught my eye was this apron that was a collaboration between Garden and Seeds x Lasita. It had so many pockets and it went from a short apron to a long one with just a zipper. I bought this for the sole purpose of wearing it as an accessory as Tan/Brown pairs well with black and white clothing. Staff was so nice and helpful when ordering and even inquiring about the apron since there was no price on it. Hopefully we'll be back and can catch them during their dinner service!

My fiance and I went for their breakfast on a weekend morning and their silogs were amazing!…read more we got the corn beef silog and I love that it has a crispy exterior to it for that crunch. the garlic rice and egg was also solid. drinks: we got the calamansi espresso tonic and black mamba. the black mamba was on the sweeter side. everything came out pretty quickly and we were able to get a booth with no problem. parking: on Sunday the meter is free! but there is also a parking lot next door that is paid.