The atmosphere is really what sets this place apart. Not only are you provided with endless…read moredelicious options, the market is a sort of melting pot of different cultures. The blend of tourists and locals provides a real sense of a welcoming community, which is perfectly balanced with the vintage bright neon signage and industrial feel the space gives. I always gravitate towards the neapolitan personal pizzas, and finish off with mango sticky rice for dessert. However I have tried almost all of the vendors and none of them disappoint. Grab a runny egg and bacon sandwich from eggslut in the morning, grab some street tacos or pupusas for lunch, and finish off with a big warm bowl of ramen for dinner.

When it first opened, in 1917, it was dubbed the "Wonder Market" and considered the largest and…read morefinest public market on the Pacific Coast. At the time, LA was the country's 10th most-populous city and, the market, housed in an iconic Beaux-Arts structure, was LA's epicenter. Times have changed and that epicenter looks different now than it once did. Grittier, for certain, but inside, this booming food hall is vibrant and compelling. I walked over from my place of lodging twice during a 4-night stay and had I stayed longer I'd no doubt have returned a third time. Grand Central market is a great and historic food hall. At least two separate locals expressed their opinion that there's much better food to be found. Of course; LA is huge. But that doesn't discount the fact that pretty much everything one could desire is under this roof. "Wonder Market" indeed. As difficult as it is to resist temptation, should you find yourself here with no appetite for food or drink, know that the people-watching is equally a draw. Park yourself at a table and watch the goings-on. Grand Central Market is a real draw. If you're anywhere near downtown LA, I'd consider it a must-do and frankly, I can't wait to return.

So many choices! How are you supposed to pick one?? Overwhelmed by choices, I luckily had to choose…read morequickly as some stalls started closing down for the night. I went with a couple of friends for dinner- we were around the area and thought it was an opportune time to show them a place they weren't familiar with! I've been here since I was a kid, and though some things changed, alot hasn't! This was during a world cup game, so it was very lively at pub areas as they were broadcasting live. Everyone was so invested, from the patrons, chefs, servers, and even line cooks! Went to a stall selling the 'best corned beef sandwich' from Magee's kitchen. The servers and cook were super nice and the corned beef on display made my mouth water! It was very good, and paired with their blood orange soda, wasn't too heavy! It was a big enough sandwich that I took the other half home! I also got a cornbread muffin from Gumbo pot- which was good but a little dry. There's plenty of shade, though the area is mostly outdoors- lots of trees and buildings with covers and awnings. There's a fancy French market in there and plenty of eating options (though open hours vary). Come by this historic stop, walk through the Grove, and enjoy the hustle and bustle!

The Bottom Line 4 stars: Unique, historical shopping and dining complex. Huge selection of…read morehigh-quality food, from meat and vegetables to prepared foods to fine dining. A great experience for locals and tourists alike. Location 4 stars: In the Fairfax District area of Los Angeles, to the West of the Grove. It has busy parking lot which is usually quite full. Although some restaurants will validate part of the parking fees, be prepared to pay somewhere between $10 and $56 depending on how long you stay and which stores you visit. Make sure you check the parking rates sign by the entrance and plan accordingly. You can also park in the Grove's multi-story parking structure, but they will not accept validation from Farmer's Market businesses. The Grove also has Valet parking on premises. Venue 4 stars: Nice rustic but well-kept open air set up that has been around for almost 100 years! It is focused on local and international food. As you stroll through the market you will encounter gourmet food stores (such as Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Store), meat counters (such as Huntington Meats), takeout restaurants (such as Stara Polish Pierogi and Sausage, Banana Leaf Singaporean restaurant and Oh My Dumpling Chinese food), and fine dining restaurants (such as ETTORE OSTERIA Italian and Monsieur Marcel French Bistro). Once you are on premises you can use the Grove trolly to visit the (attached) Grove complex.

Passing by one Friday evening and there was a steady crowd of folks walking about ordering from the…read morefood stalls. The DJ was spinning Lustt's "Pillow Talk" in the background, and loud conversations can be heard from all directions. The smells were amazing including skewers and freshly made papaya salad as well as sweets. I ordered a stick of grape tanghulu from one of the vendors which happened to be a kid and their grandmother. Other stalls included artwork, cute plushies, and other knickknacks. Some of the B&M shops along the alley were also opened during this hour. Around 7pm it was pretty lively, though after heading to another location and coming back around 10pm, the market does quiet down a fair bit. That said it's worth coming by for great Thai cuisine.

My favorite, go-to food vendor market in LA, hands down. Authentic, vibrant, and just a plain good…read moreole' time, DS night market really knocks it out of the park in terms of organization and quality of vendors. Shoutout to the amazing organizers! Located in Chinatown, this night market has been excellent in terms of revitalizing a once-dead (but historic and very dope) part of LA, as well as a way to support local small businesses. There is live music and karaoke. There are multiple paid parking lots within the vicinity or free street parking if you're willing to walk a few blocks. Without further ado, my favorite vendors include: 1. Thai rodeo bbq (@thairodeobbq) for their AMAZING Thai-style bbq skewers. If you only have the time or space to try one vendor, this is it - WOW. 2. Daeng's desserts (@daengsdesserts) for their standout mango sticky rice. Favorite dessert vendor at DS. 3. On Crunch 88 (@oncrunch88) for their insanely crispy pork belly bowl 4. @saoha.khaosoi for their flavorful khao soi 4. @yummunzpak_la for their spicy papaya salad 5. @bangkokbbqbowl 6. @taliw_thai 7. @mama.sookkao I will forever support DS night market and refer friends and family - what a great addition to LA.

I picked up some meat and chicharrones and it was tasty and fresh. Good serviceread more

I had high hopes and really wanted to like this. There was a bit of effort but also just so much…read moremore that could have been done to make it magical. Firstly, The directions were unclear and my friends and I had no idea until the end that there was actually a whole other section across the street. I was disappointed by the food and the lack of options. I really wasn't expecting bowls of pasta and salmon to be the main choices. There was a lot of repetitive shopping options and it also felt very children focused versus all age groups. I would not go again and I would not recommend it except maybe to families with small children but I would tell them to eat first. I really think there was so much potential and it could've been a lot more special and festive.

I would not say I hated this event but also I can't say I loved it. I don't understand the 1 star…read morereviews because it was pretty cool. This is not Europe. We can never get that same atmosphere in the middle of DTLA.... The decorations were festive, the area where Santa was taking pictures with kids was fun, the letters to Santa tent was cute. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The vendors not so good, mostly very common items for sale but with high prices. The food selection was horrible. Whatever we got was super expensive and not good. This is LA and we have the most amazing restaurants and cafes all around and I can't understand why they couldn't chose better vendors. I got a cup of hot chocolate which was basically the carnation hot chocolate mix served with marshmallows for $10 .... Wow I would say come for the ambiance and if you have young children they can see Santa and take pictures. All included in the admission price. Pretty friendly Santa and staff. The igloos looked fun and cozy but we didn't reserve one ahead so I couldn't go in to record them. Overall we had a good time with our family, it was festive and nice. Just skip the food part. Go eat at the Pizzeria Bianco instead.

Fun experience both for locals and to bring out of town friends! We've been here twice in the last…read moremonth. Parking is available in the garage across the street for a flat fee. There's a wide selection food stalls serving a wide variety of cuisines - pasta, bbq, tacos, sushi, ramen, desserts, etc. We've tried a couple of stalls here and they were all very good. The pasta stall located near the entrance serves delicious pasta with generous toppings and reasonable prices. We also got the biscotti strawberry cup and the strawberry was plump and juicy. We've heard good things about the BBQ and tacos though personally never tried. This place is a vibe and we're definitely coming back. Most stalls take Zelle although cash is probably preferred!

It was my first time coming here, and I can already tell this is going to be my go to spot every…read moretime I visit LA. This place truly has a little bit of everything from sushi and tacos to ramen, plus drinks like chocomiles and aguas frescas. No matter what you're craving, you'll find it here. We tried multiple vendors, and every single dish delivered on flavor. Nothing disappointed. The variety makes it perfect if you're coming with a group since everyone can choose something different. The ambiance is great, especially if you enjoy different genres of music it has a lively, fun vibe. Service can be hit or miss depending on how busy it gets, but overall it was a good experience.

We want to try going there but they were already closed per security by the entrancs. Online said…read morethey are open until 5 pm but only to find out they are open from 5 am to 9 am. Make sure to go there early as parking is limited.

Went on aSaturday afternoon as the opening hours were listed as being from 8 to 5 every day. We…read morewere turned away because the place essentially closes down at noon on the weekends, as we were told by the gate attendant. He said it is never open on weekend afternoons.

Think 626 Night Market, but on a much, much, much smaller scale without the overwhelming crowds and…read moreno admission fee, but with a lot more good looking Filipinos walking around... 4 stars!!!! FilLed Market is short for Filipino-Led Market that was started during the Covid Pandemic to provide space to Filipino vendors. Located in the Manila District parking lot on 7th Street, it's now held on Saturdays from about 11 am to 4 pm. Before Smorgasbord opened again this summer, FilLed Market used to be on Sundays. I have never checked out Smorgasbord, but family and friends have described the atmosphere as similar to 626 Night Market, so if you want a more laid-back and manageable hang out place, check out FilLed Market! FilLed Market looked really tiny when I first got there, but I found a pretty good selection of food to choose from once I got the chance to walk around and check out the food vendors. Definitely loved the delicious Filipino BBQ and shrimps by Taste of the Pacific as well as the drinks from Tim's Thai Tea. Also got the chance to try the oysters and crab from Faded Crab as well as the flavored Chicharon from Donia Begonia Kitchen. Make a point of going with a group of family and friends to be able to sample as many of the food choices as possible. And it's not just food at FilLed Market... you can definitely find one of a kind unique Filipino-inspired gifts, from handmade jewelry to Filipino books and games to candles in a Spam container from various vendors such as Para Sa 'Yo (translated "For You") and Manila Candle. Be sure to not forget to check out the Filipino themed greeting cards at Para Sa 'Yo. If you're lucky, you might get to meet the talented artist behind the cards. Why just 4 stars not 5 stars? Space is pretty limited due to the square footage of the area so there's limited eating space for customers. There's also very little shade. You might want to consider bringing an umbrella to help with the heat on a hot Saturday. Also, there's no dedicated parking so you may have to drive around a little bit to score a street parking space in one of the adjacent streets.

Don't get UNFULLFILLED!…read more what happened? We tried coming one weekend it turns out it was closed and notice was only on their fb group. When we drove by we saw only 2 tents. So you know we went to all 2 in record time. First off, if it wasn't for this amazing shrimp plate from taste of the pacific this would place would of been in my top 5 biggest let downs. They'll be reviewed separately and elsewhere, yes good enough to raise this review score, check out their IG its taste_of_the_pacific . But back to this place. It's small. Literally a corner parking lot. A small seating area behind the "eat" restaurant. I'm filipino, I expected better, but it's like Tito Boy forgot the party started at 11am and he was supposed to bring the lechon. No one else was there, I watched as groups of people came in smiling through the mask, then just turned around heads down. C'mon guys! No greeters? just a sandwich board sign? No direct info? no effort to shade us customers in the heat? Like who was this for? Smorgasbord LA is like just around the corner from here or go to Little Tokyo or check out the Arts District or the museums. Skip this until they get more than 10 vendors.

Good food selection, great flavors, and great people. In times like this, it's so important to be…read morein community. And the best way is to eat together