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    Simply Salad

    3.8 (287 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Vegetarian, Wraps
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Build Your Own (Salad)
    Chrissy L.

    The Build Your Own salad is tasty with plenty of customization options to suit different tastes. It's a great choice for a quick and healthy meal.

    Bad salad
    Mark B.

    Definitely a bad experience. Ordered the Downtown Cobb and it was only lettuce a tiny amount of cheddar cheese and little bits of chicken. Do not go here, what a rib off.

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    Richard O.

    When it comes to convenience this location is the best. I usually illegally park in front of the restaurant but I order through the app and pick up is both quick and easy.

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    Kimberly H.

    First time to this location, parking can be tricky, it's downtown. Homeless people in the area, be careful, clean inside, couple seats inside to sit, some tables outside too, large menu, some salad ideas and also custom salads available all very fresh ingredients. Drink options available too, a little pricey, but a lot of things are now days. Friends helpful staff. Would return and highly recommend especially for healthy or vegetarian option.

    Chinatown (Wrap)
    Meisha C.

    Worst place ever! Parking sucks! It took me 20 to find parking. The food was terrible, my wrap was wet. Could have been from all the tears the workers but then I ordered a cob salad, looks nothing like the pictures. There was more lettuce than the other ingredients. Totally not what was expected. I heard from multiple people that this place was good but clearly this location is not that great. Again, parking at noon is non existent! I feel like if you're a local and can wait and order there the quality might be good. When I called to make sure that the chicken was well done, no one answered or called back. Unacceptable. The ambiance was small and a bunch of homeless people around this location.

    C C.

    I've been ordering here for awhile now almost every other day & lately they've gone down hill. I always order through DoorDash & I pay $16 for a salad with add ons I'm paying for & they always forget at least 2 add ons that I pay for. The quality of the salad looks old now, the employees are rude on the phone. It sucks because this was my favorite place to get a salad from & sadly this was the last time for me. Idk if there's change in management or staff but it's not what it use to be. Example / I paid for crispy wontons , they gave me 1 wonton. Literally a single wonton. Paid for candied walnuts & roasted peanuts, both were missing. Lettuce is soggy & I asked for 2 sides of dressing and only got 1. Also no croutons came in it either, so it's just all around another unfortunate order .. maybe I'll just do the other location next time.

    Yu D.

    6/16 around 3:30pm. I love Simply Salad, but this location is down bad. Y'all new hires are too busy flirting with each rather than making sure their customer's food is correct. I order the same thing every time I come here, but the last 2 times my order has been soo disappointing. So not cute. This is the 3rd time I've been disappointed, this time they made it with 90% greens and 10% everything else. I want my toppings bro justice for my salad!

    3/4 full salad for $15.50
    Deb V.

    I'll start with the good. Very easy and straightforward online ordering. Salad tastes good. However I was pretty shocked to see the bowl partially full of salad for the cost of $15.50. Maybe it is less of a rip off if you order in-person? Not sure. I am disappointed with the stingy amount. I will reconsider eating here again.

    Cardini's Caesar Salad and Downtown Cobb Salad w/ Grilled Chicken

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    4 months ago

    Always quick/reliable service. Food is very tasty. Don't forget to get some coffee from Tilt nearby while you wait for your order.

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    4 months ago

    Griselda was amazing so polite and very knowledgeable, also the salad was amazing & delicious. Can't wait to come back

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    4 months ago

    fresh, tasty, affordable. Friendly staff too. And located at one of the weirdest and most interesting parts of downtown.

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    Appreciate the love!

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    1 year ago

    I enjoyed my salad and made my day. I will treat myself simply salad once a week. Thank you.

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    Ganchic

    Ganchic

    4.9
    (18 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    So so good! I literally do not understand how this brand is…read morenow available at Erewhon yet. The packaging is so beautiful. All instructions all clear and concise. But...most importantly, the food is so good. I tried one of every flavor available and found that the sauces perfectly complimented each flavor profile. I got contactless delivery and felt very safe in times of COVID. I've been trying to eat cleaner and better lately. You definitely feel better when you eat better ingredients. I highly recommend. Would get again. Can order via the website or on grubhub.

    Korean Kimbap Rolls but make it with quinoa!…read more First time trying this creation and the no rice concept and honestly did not miss the rice. The flavors combinations are all done so well and fresh! The accompanying sauces deliver quite a potent and spicy punch so you will not need that much in each dipping. Of the three flavors of Sweet Pork, Spicy Anchovy, and Kimchi Quinoa. I liked the Spicy Anchovy the best as it provided a strong crunch with the fish and had a spicy component as a standalone roll. Their packaging and bags all come with handwritten names and through the COVID-19 crisis, they offer contactless delivery drop off options. Also for April 2020, all profits from Ganchi are donated to the LA Food Bank mission :)

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    INCLUDED: 10 pieces per roll (plus one complimentary sauce of your choice). Pictured here is our Oh Shiitake (vegan mushroom) Roll

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    INCLUDED: 10 pieces per roll (plus one complimentary sauce of your choice). Pictured here is our Oh Shiitake (vegan mushroom) Roll
    Girl & The Goat

    Girl & The Goat

    4.4
    (2.5k reviews)
    1.0 mi

    This place was a great experience form start to finish. The menu Has a lot of unique dishes but…read moreeverything fel we thought out instead of overcomplicated. The naan with the dipping sauces was the perfect way to start. and the grilled oysters had an incredible smoky flavor that really stood out. The gilled corn wasn't my favorit it was have been much easier to eat if it had been cut off the cob but that was a small detail in an otherwise excellent meal. great service worth the visit.

    Dreamy dining experience. My work friends and I met for a 7pm reservation to celebrate a new…read moreposition of a friend and had a nice long table that sat a party as big as 8. We were quickly attended to by their kind staff and waiter who moved efficiently, and made great conversation. I enjoyed how knowledgeable our waiter was with both the dinner and cocktail menu! All plates and drinks were prepared just as described and had charming presentation. It's clear that their kitchen and staff valued attention to detail, and was more than considerate of a luxe dining experience. I loved my farmers market margarita, and seed smoke mezcal cocktail, they were not overly boozy, but had been made with an even blend of flavor and dressed with complimentary ingredients. As we were all men, it was pretty stereotypical that we ordered almost exclusively protein dishes lol. Each meat on the table was tender, juicy, and very savory. My favorites included their goat curry, and pork belly boat noodles. The plates were all Exciting, innovative, and an overall unique menu. I'd love to return for a date night with my lady as the vibes were very romantic.

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    Afuri

    Afuri

    4.4
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    1.2 mi
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    I love yuzu shoyu ramen. It's hard to find a place that serves yuzu flavored ramen, so I was…read moreexcited to see that Afuri is known for it. I had it in Japan before and it was delicious! They offer Yuzu Shio (salt broth) and Yuzu Shoyu (soy sauce broth) Ramen. I went with Yuzu Shio ($19.50). The yuzu gives it a refreshing/bright taste that really cuts through the fatty broth and pork. Yuzu Limeade ($7) and although I liked the drink because it had a strong yuzu and lime taste, I wouldn't recommend getting it with a yuzu flavored ramen because it takes away the yuzu flavor in the ramen. Service was friendly and attentive. The space is open and bright. We paid for parking just to the side of the restaurant so that we didn't have to deal with street parking.

    Good ambiance, definitely. Good service, yes. Good food, yes. Good value.. no, not really…read more Came for their 6th anniversary where it was 50% all ramen. Got their signature Yuzu Shio which was about $10 (normally $19.50!!), as well as their Afuri Roll which the server recommended ($23). The ramen rather had a small portion, but was balanced and pretty good - and the broth was definitely on the lighter tasting side, good for people who wants a cleaner taste. I ended up using chili oil on the side to spice things up. The Afuri Roll wasn't anything special, and a bit on the dry side but it had a nice variety of different fish inside. Overall, considering all the other competitive ramen joints in the area that have a more competitive price/portion/variety, I'm not sure if I'd give this place another go given the price. Great vibes though!

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    Au Lac

    Au Lac

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

    Amazing food. Never disappointed. Love the sustainable packaging on most items. I will continue to…read morebuy their food. Me and my 3 kids LOVE it!!!!

    Twelve years ago, I fell in love with Au Lac and wrote a glowing review. Living on LA's Westside, I…read morerarely make it to Downtown, so today was my first visit back since then. I can't believe it's been 12 years--and I'm so happy to say it was every bit as incredible as I remembered. My friend and I came for lunch. I ordered the vegetable pho, and she had the curry rice. Both dishes were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, comforting, and beautifully prepared. Honestly, I wish we had more time because we had another appointment downtown. I would have loved to try more dishes and definitely dessert! Our server was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and incredibly professional. He checked on us at just the right moments without ever feeling intrusive. The service was as impressive as the food. The restaurant has such a warm, relaxing atmosphere. I especially loved the beautiful ceramic water cups with bird designs--they were so unique and charming. Even the water tasted wonderful! I'm thrilled that Au Lac is still thriving after all these years. If anything, the food tasted even better than I remembered. I certainly won't wait another 12 years before coming back. In fact, I was so impressed that I convinced my husband to come with me next Saturday for dinner! I've tried many vegan restaurants over the years, and Au Lac remains my absolute favorite. My favorite on the Westside is Variable Café, but if you're willing to drive a little farther, Au Lac is on another level. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is truly outstanding. Five stars without hesitation!

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    White Elephant

    White Elephant

    4.4
    (272 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Came for a weekday group lunch. When we sat down they only offered us the regular menu. We had to…read moreask for the lunch menu. SMH. The regular menu is quite expensive with the cheapest at $17 for appetizer and salad options and most expensive at a whooping $80. The lunch menu was more affordable but still on the pricey side $21-$32 with add on options. The waitress was taking our orders and what surprised me was with my co-worker ordered the pad see ew and the waitress asked her how spicy she wants it. I was aw shocked. I'm not a Thai food expert but I do know pad see ew is a noodles dish that's offers a sweet soy sauce flavor. Never served spicy. I didn't get to try the dish but when I asked my co worker how it taste she said it was spicy and not sweet at all. I'm not sure that was an authentic pad see ew. I ordered from the lunch menu and got the tumeric chicken, with steamed vegetables and paid extra $7 to substitute for a papaya salad. I asked for #2 spice level but it was not spicy at all. Other co workers said they asked for medium but it was way too spicy. So it looks like their spicy levels are inconsistent. I'm not sure how this restaurant can justify the prices with the quality they are serving. Probably won't be back. Service was mediocre. Didn't offer to refill our waters. Parking is metered parking or paid lot.

    I came here because I was seriously craving some mango sticky rice and this was nearby and still…read moreopen. The rice was piping hot and the mangos were sweet and soft, drizzled with a generous serving of sweet coconut milk. Personally, the rice was a bit too soft for me and the coconut milk was a tad too sweet, but it still scratched the itch I had for mango sticky rice. I went close to closing so the staff could only offer me takeout, which was fine. They were friendly both over the phone and in-person when I picked up my order. I'm only dinging it a point because of its high(er) price point. I would be down to go back again to try out their entrees next time though!

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