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    3.8 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Good for kids
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    Yan W.

    It was our first time trying Sticky Rice at Grand Central Market. We ordered the following: Moo Ping Sticky Rice ($17) Pad Thai with choice of pork +$2 ($17) Pineapple Fried Rice (Choice of chicken +$1) $17 Pad Siew (Choice of beef $2) $17 Since it was peak weekend hours, it was super busy, and we had to wait a bit for our food, but it was honestly so worth it. The plates looked kind of small at first glance, but the portions actually turned out to be really solid and filling. Moo Ping is Thai grilled pork skewers paired with warm, sticky rice is a classic street food combination. The grilled pork skewers had that perfect char and a super flavorful, sweet-savory marinade. Eating it with a little pinch of the warm sticky rice was amazing, but the meat is so good that you can honestly eat it by itself. Highly recommended for the grilled pork skewers. The Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Pad Siew were all really tasty and had those authentic street-food vibes. If you're going to GCM and craving Thai food, this spot definitely doesn't disappoint. We're already planning to go back next time.

    David T.

    We came here to try the food but only got the sticky rice with mango. It was nothing special and we were kinda let down. The sticky rice was average at best. I wouldn't go back honestly as there are other places with better food.

    pad siew ($17) with beef (+$2)
    Alma H.

    I'm surprise pad siew ($17) with beef (+$2) & thai chili oil add the extra kick! Service was quick.

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    Dana D.

    The food is delicious. The service is fast. I waited less than 10 minutes for my food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is very chill and casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Dessert Mango Sticky Rice.
    Carl N.

    Here we go!!! GCM Sticky Rice. S T I C K Y R I C E is a hit thai comfort food joint at GCM. The menu here is succinct that customers love. And their cooking is solid with bold food flavors. It's perfect for everyday workers to sit and enjoy a good, healthy meal. Furthermore, they have an open kitchen and you'll see how your food is made/cooked. I had the Gai Yang x Thai Tea. Food was bloody flavorful, soft and tasty. Similarly, drink was refreshing. Their prices are fairly competitive. Staff are nice and professional. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and dine-in experience. I highly recommend SR.

    Grilled Chicken in the works
    Nixon V.

    Stopped by Sticky Rice inside Grand Central Market in Downtown LA and really enjoyed it. We ordered the Gai Yang (Thai BBQ chicken) and it was excellent--juicy, flavorful, and tasted very authentic. The chicken paired perfectly with the sticky rice and papaya salad, making the whole plate super satisfying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As expected for Grand Central Market, it can get very crowded during lunch hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is mostly by the counter and feels tight and packed when it's busy, but that's part of the market vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly and kept things moving despite the crowds. Overall, the food was solid and definitely worth trying if you're craving authentic Thai flavors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'd recommend it, especially if you don't mind a lively, bustling lunch scene.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Cam H.

    STICKY RICE AND STEAK Best combo. People already know how delicious this place is but I just want to say that I was so satisfied with the crying tiger entree. Delicious, salty, and sweet and acidic with the vinegary sauce. Nothing but praise for this dish. Thank you.

    Pad See-Ew
    Katherine B.

    I am on a mission to try all the stands in Grand Central Market. I tried Sticky Rice's Pad See-Ew and it was fine, nothing special. The noodles were the right consistency but the sauce wasn't as flavorful as I like at other places. However they give you a good size portion especially for the price you pay! The Thai iced tea was ok, it tasted a little watered down to me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a small bar area that you can sit at, but that was full and there were plenty of people waiting around us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is a quick, order at the cashier, and then either sit at the counter or take your food to go. It will do the trick if you are craving Thai food, but overall it's not one of my favorite food stalls in Grand Central Market.

    Kristine H.

    Located inside Grand Central Market, this spot is a must-try especially for the mango sticky rice. It's truly good for the soul. Portions are fair, and the pricing matches the area. I liked it so much, I went back the very next day just for another round of sticky rice. The Pad Kee Mao was also delicious, with just the right kick of spice.

    Hoy Ka (tom yum soup w/ noodles, fish ball, chicken) IG: @ammysalamii
    Angela G.

    I've been craving some Thai food lately and didn't get a chance to till now! I typically get the same thing at the grand central market but decided to try this spot since my bf and I were craving it. Got lucky with a short line and open bar seating (wasn't too busy when we went). He got the beef Panaang curry and I got the Hoy Ka which was new to me! I haven't seen it in any Thai restaurants we frequently go to. It's tom yum with noodles, fish balls, and chicken (although the menu said pork but maybe they changed it). The food came out quick and the staff were super sweet. They made sure to check in on us especially since I said to go easy on the spice for the tom yum. There ended up being no spice at all which was fine for me but she asked me anyway if it was okay or if I needed some chili sauce lol. The tom yum flavor was definitely one of a kind! I feel like most places we go to make it very sour which I love but this one was almost a little more subtle and almost tasted refreshing? It was very, very good. Absolutely delicious. The beef Panaang curry was also amazing! The beef literally melts in your mouth. I feel like the best thing was the service because after we were done, my bf went up to get a bag and they walked over to pack it up for us and put it in a bag. Great service, just like a restaurant! Will definitely be coming back especially to try their Thai tea and mango sticky rice! IG: @ammysalamii

    Chicken Yellow Curry
    Mini P.

    This location is in Grand Central Market. We had the crying tiger (steak dish perfectly grilled), yellow curry with chicken (good but they include the chicken skin and brown meat which we weren't accustomed to), and the highlight - mango sticky rice for dessert. So yum!!!!

    Brought my own hot sauce
    Flor A.

    This place was good and definitely worth the visit. We ordered the egg rolls, pad see ew with tofu, shrimp fried rice, and yellow curry. The egg rolls and pad see ew were our favorites. Both were really satisfying and full of flavor. We were a little disappointed they were sold out of sticky rice since we were looking forward to trying it, but everything else made up for it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very casual since it's in a food court.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I actually found it on Yelp and didn't realize that beforehand, but it worked out just fine. The staff were friendly and treated us well, which always makes a difference. I also appreciated the small, focused menu. It made ordering simple and felt intentional. I'd definitely come back next time I'm in the area. us well. I also appreciate that it's a small menu.

    Crying Tiger beef sticky rice and papaya salad
    Ann K.

    I was happy to greeted in Thai, Sawasdee ka. I always ask for their recommendations knowing I want an authentic Thai meal. I'm a sucker anytime I see crying tiger on the menu. I wish I could give them 4.5 stars. The meat was cooked perfectly medium and it had been marinated well. And it was a good sized portion. The dipping sauce had good spice. It didn't have the crushed toasted rice but given it was quick service, I understand why they skipped it. The sticky rice was cooked perfectly and wrapped individually. Papaya salad didn't have a lot of flavor but it was a nice complement to the meat and rice. My daughter ordered the Thai tea. Very nice. Not too sweet. The guy next to me had the Pad Thai and it looked very delicious and fresh. I'd come back. Very authentic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can always tell when there's a picture of the King and Queen of Thailand framed somewhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be back!

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    Do dishes have a lot of MSG? I'm sensitive to it. Thank you

    Just whatever is naturally occuring in soy, fish sauce and oyster sauce. No added stuff on it

    Do they have good vegetarian choices?

    The green curry!!!! Mouthwatering

    Is this spot out at the Smorgasbord as well?

    Indeed! I saw their truck today

    Do they serve mango sticky rice all year round? Some places keep it seasonal.

    Yes they do!

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    White Elephant

    White Elephant

    4.4
    (272 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    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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    Thai Food Express

    Thai Food Express

    4.1
    (166 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $

    Ambience: I came a Friday after work and it was not busy at all. I enjoyed it. The elderly woman…read morerunning the front (Tang) was sweet, inviting and welcoming in a genuine way. I felt like I came to eat and my mom's house. They take Debit Card and Apple Pay WITH a pin only. I forgot my wallet and paid with Apple Pay. It did not have a place for tip which made me feel awful. At the end I apologized and she was like "it's ok, next time." And she was genuinely fine with it. She reassured me not to worry about it. So I'm determined to come back to tip her because if anybody deserved a tip it was her. I ordered Pad Thai with tofu- I like to order peanut sauce on the side and the woman found it interesting and struck a non judgmental conversion about it. I could really tell she was genuinely curious. This was my favorite dish. It was good. I also ordered spicy fried rice with tofu and spicy panang curry with vegetables. I chose 4 out of a 6 for spicy and it was not spicy at all for me. The rice was fine, nothing extraordinary and nothing bad. The panang curry was yummy. I don't know if it's regional but it was very light in taste and light in thickness. BUT I enjoyed it for what it was. Felt like I had gotten home made chicken soup or something like that comforting and not overly processed. Maybe it's because I ordered it with no protein and just vegetables. I ordered a lot of food so I explained to her that I was going to eat some and take the rest to go. When she brought the food she brought it nicely packed without a bag. She also brought me a real plate and utensils to eat here. She let me know that when I was ready she'd bring a bag which I thought was thoughtful. She also made sure to say "take your time, no need to rush. We close at 8" and it was 5pm. Again, it felt genuinely nurturing, she wanted to make sure I felt taken care of and welcomed. It meant a lot because I was frazzled from forgetting my wallet and from having a hard day at work. This was my first time here and it won't be my last. There is a small lot on site. Prices were very reasonable.

    We love this place. Pad Seeuw, Pad Thai and Orange Shrimp with Steamed Rice will definitely keep…read moreyou going back ag as in and again. 100,000 stars!

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    The view from my seat. The kitchen and counter for ordering and paying are in front of me.
    The view from my seat. The kitchen and counter for ordering and paying are in front of me.
    Pad Thai with tofu. It was yummy. I ordered it without egg.
    Pad Thai with tofu. It was yummy. I ordered it without egg.
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    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant

    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant

    4.3
    (2.5k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    I don't care what anyone says. Hoy Ka is by far the best Thai spot in town…read more I've tried them all and they win the title. I highly recommend the crispy pork kaprow, pad see ew, papaya salad, and roasted duck curry. And of course, it's got to be paired with a Thai tea to tame the spice.

    This place is by far my favorite Thai restaurant and that's why it's so disheartening to write this…read morereview. I have written at least 2 glowing reviews of the restaurant in the past and wish this could be one of them, but it's not. Over the last 4-5 days I have tried no less than 2 dozen times to call the restaurant during proper business hours to order food for pick-up as I often do. The phone rang and rang to no avail. I live too far from the restaurant to just pop up and place an order so I rely on calling ahead. I have been a customer of this restaurant for at least the last 9 years and have almost never had the aforementioned experience. Though I do recall not being able to get a call through several times on one or two occasions in the relatively distant past. Today I was finally able to get a call through and began placing my order which includes shrimp. I ALWAYS request the tail (with shells) to be removed from the shrimp as I find it quite difficult to enjoy my meal if I'm constantly having to pick off shells with my hands. It's unsanitary and messy. Removing the tails from 15-20 shrimp prior to adding to an entree or soup should take no more than 60 seconds and that's if one is moving at a glacial pace. However, today I was told that the kitchen was too busy to honor my request. I assured the lady taking my order than I was a loyal customer and make this request will every order I place and it is always honored. She repeated her claim that the kitchen was too busy and refused to do it. I cancelled my order and ended the call. Now I usually order food from the restaurant 4-5 times a month and usually spend about $65 each time not including tip. That is approximately $325 per month of my hard earned money that I give to this restaurant in exchange for great food and service. I am appalled and quite upset that having been a loyal customer for almost a decade and spending as much money there as I do per month that they could at least honor my patronage by simply taking an additional 60 seconds in the kitchen to make my meal more enjoyable. Her refusal to do such a minuscule task has deeply soured my experience with Hoy-Ka not to mention the fact that I could not reach the restaurant for almost a week by phone for no apparent reason. I will not be going back to this restaurant until they rectify this situation.

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    Free Valet parking in rush hour between 5PM - 9PM. Valet will be in the front of restaurant on Sunset Blvd.
    Free Valet parking in rush hour between 5PM - 9PM. Valet will be in the front of restaurant on Sunset Blvd.
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    Spicy seafood noodle.
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    Au Lac

    Au Lac

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

    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!

    I came to Au Lac again to celebrate my bday with a friend before a show at the Music Center. Au Lac…read moredoesn't take reservations. My friend had the tofu, house salad. She said the house salad was better the last time she came bc the lettuce was different. She recalled it was Romaine lettuce last time. This time it was a green salad. I had the lemongrass fish which was made of soybean. It was a little too dry and rubbery for me. I kept putting it in my soup with rice to make it taste better, but ran out of soup. I won't be ordering this dish again. I took half home, cut up the soybean fish and added it to a stew. I didn't mention to my server that it was my bday, but was disappointed that he didn't even offer like regular servers do, "Would you like to see the dessert menu?" I didn't tell him it was my bday nor did I ask for the dessert menu bc I wasn't the one paying the bill. Not that I needed dessert, but it would've been nice to have been asked. When I mentioned this to another server who came by to clear our table that our server didn't even ask if we wanted dessert and that the restaurant doesn't seem to want to push its desserts, he quickly brought us a dessert menu, but my friend was already paying our bill - too late! It would've been nice to be asked earlier. I even had candles in my bag just in case we got dessert. Anyway, this server said he'll tell our server about not offering dessert. The next day I came back with another friend after a Music Center event. My server from the day before recognized me. This time he asked us at the start before we ordered or after we had just ordered whether we'd like to see the dessert menu. Huh? Ask at the END not start of a meal! Instead of embarrassing him, I told him, "No, thanks. My bday was yesterday." On this second day, my friend and I shared a Chinoise salad (delicious and refreshing!) and paella (not like a paella, a little too wet and granular for our taste, but healthy - a living food dish). We had mint and lemon water for both meals. $12 parking in the adjacent structure. Free parking passes at the Music Center if you're a season ticket holder or good luck with finding street parking. I'd still continue to occasionally patronize this restaurant when I have Music Center events bc I want to support veganism, the restaurant; however, I was disappointed with some of the food and waitstaff this weekend. I'd suggest that the waitstaff go thru customer training on when/what/how to talk to customers. Incentive from the website: join the rewards plan - 300 points for 30% off the bill and 100 points for a free dessert! I'm aiming for the free dessert!!

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    Sticky Rice Echo Park

    Sticky Rice Echo Park

    4.0
    (933 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    i love mangos. i love rice. and i love spiking my blood sugar. this is why thai food is my favorite…read morecuisine. yet i've got my whole panang curry, pad see ew, and tom yum obsessions WITHOUT EVER TRYING MANGO STICKY RICH. granted, i'm always WAY TOO FULL to order dessert. they do NOT skimp on portions at thai restaurants the hospitality is unreal. but this is unacceptable some mango is my fav fruit. i got an ube mango sticky rice at a food festival one time, but it was cold and pretty standard... that was my only impression of it. NOW FLASH BACK TO HERE. i to echo park only seeking dessert and my friend SHOVED ME over to this tiny cute little establishment. little did i know my upcoming flavor explosion. the sticky rice was WARM, coconutty, sweet and absolutely melted in your mouth while still holding firm, not necessarily mushy. i almost shed a tear. it was STEAMING. and the condensed milk drizzled on top went above and beyond... it was definitely coconut that added just another level of tropical warmth ugh. and those MANGOS??? GIRL ITS APRIL, NOT SUMMER??? yet they were the sweetest, softest, most decadent mangos on planet earth. with that bit of mint, every bite had me in ecstasy... and a food coma. THIS is mango sticky rice. and i WILL be back. also, tell me why i just sat down next to Ian from Smosh. that man's been loving thai food since youtube's inception... and obviously he has impeccable taste *fangirls*

    Disclaimer: I come from a very heavily Asian populated area so I am used to distinct and pungent…read moreflavors. That tastes and feels the most authentic to my palate. Came here for a quick bite before a walk around the lake with a friend I haven't seen in a couple years. I loved our server and overall experience here I appreciated. In terms of food, the panang curry was more watery than I had expected. It had a lot of nice vegetables and a big serving of rice on the side. I thought the flavors were there but it could have definitely been turned up a little more, but wasn't bad for something quick. My friend got the satay and this was more my style. I love a good char and meat on a stick and this satisfied my craving.

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    Bar area.
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    Ruen Pair

    Ruen Pair

    4.0
    (2.3k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$
    Established in 1996
    Family-owned & operated

    My favorite Thai food in all of LA, if not the whole country. Delicious sweet and crispy grilled…read morepork, tangy and fresh papaya salad, snappy and rich Isaan sausage. Everything here is just so good. Try the morning glory vegetables with crispy pork. It is SUPER good here. The portions are huge and everything is so authentic tasting. It's tucked into the corner of a Thai town food complex. The service is friendly and the ambiance is fun and chaotic. I can't wait to go again.

    It's been years since I've been here. I remember I really liked it and it's known to be one of the…read morebest Thai joints around. Unfortunately, I recently took my family there who was visiting and we were underwhelmed. We came on a Sunday afternoon and while it was busy, we only waited a few minutes. It took a few minutes to order after being seated. All of the food came out pretty fast. The best dish was the Morning Glory with Crispy Pork. The Papaya Salad wasn't tart enough. It seemed like it wasn't marinated long enough. The Bbq Pork noodle dry smelled really bad to the point that we couldn't eat it. In fact, we had to order Fried Rice instead since we couldn't eat the noodles. The Pad See Ew was just okay. I'm disappointed as I really wanted my family to be blown away by the food and it didn't happen. Maybe the kitchen was having an off day. There's a small crowded valet parking lot right out front. We found street parking a few blocks away. Be mindful that it's in the east side of Hollywood, so it can be sketchy and dirty in the surrounding neighborhood.

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    Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!
    Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!
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    Holy Basil

    Holy Basil

    4.2
    (273 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$$

    Holy Basil in Atwater deserves 4.5 stars but I upped it to a 5 bc it blew my SIL away for her…read morebirthday. I won't tell her this - my favorite location is still the one in DTLA - the curry rigatoni is still one of my all time favorite dishes, but they have other great dishes here at the Atwater location. We had the salmon crisp special which was DELECTABLE. We also had the chives cake which were great! We loved the Khao soi and pad kee mao, which are not the traditional versions of these plates that people may expect, but that's the beauty of Holy Basil - it's innovative takes on traditional dishes. My SIL absolutely loved the Khao soi and pad kee mao. She is telling everyone how they have to try Holy Basil (which I've been saying for literal years since going to the DTLA restaurant). The ambience here is lovely - we sat outside along the restaurant and loved our spot. Great people watching. I have the red dining book and loved getting it signed by the chef and learning about her dog since we too are dog people. Our waitresses were absolutely lovely. Thank you for making my SIL's bday such a wonderful evening!

    I've been to holy basil three times, and each time I've been blown away by the quality and…read morecreativity put into each dish. The green curry with hangar steak is my favorite thing I've ordered. Last time I was here, the Moo Krob was served plain with only green sauce. This time around, I enjoyed how it was plated and served with mustard greens. Some of the dishes run a little salty (the thai aguachile and the nam tok tataki) , so an order of rice is mandatory. The calamari with brown butter sauce is a standout dish! I believe they put Szechuan chilis in the sauce--it has a nice mala tingle. My bf and I look forward to coming everytime they update the menu to try something new!

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    Open kitchen - friendly cooks
    Open kitchen - friendly cooks
    Grandma's fish and rice
    Grandma's fish and rice
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