Good Food Places by UCLA

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

I'm going to be near UCLA next weekend for the whole weekend and was wondering what good food places are around there from anyone who lives around there. 15-20 miles away from UCLA. Doesn't matter what it is just make sure it's good I guess. Any ideas?

 

[Ns1]

Do you have a car?

 

[JS80]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/gushi-los-angeles

What's your budget?

 

[Ns1]

Father's Office, Lamonica's, Sushi Masu, In-N-Out right there if you're out of state, buncha japanese places on Sawtelle, LOTS of sushi places

Can rec you other places if you get more specific

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Fathers Office is a MUST see. Not *that* close to UCLA, but worth it.

Also, check out Shamshari Grill on Westwood Blvd, south of Wilshire.. AMAZING plate of fillet mignon for only about $16. NOT to be missed. Go there HUNGRY, you seriously get almost a pound of BBQed fillet. Best deal in town.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Yes I have a car. Budget. Maybe $10 for lunch. $20-30 for dinner.

Get more specific how?

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: ChAoTiCpInOy
Yes I have a car. Budget. Maybe $10 for lunch. $20-30 for dinner.

Get more specific how?

well that helps. any specific cuisine? also where are you from

 

[Deleted member 4644]

In Westwod itself you also might want to try Damon and Pythias (spelling) ? It is not amazing food, but its a cool little joint and it has good sandwiches and salads. Not a must see though.

Oh, you also MUSTTTTTTTTTT get a cookie from DeeDee Reese. Not sure on the spelling, but say that to anyone within 5 miles of UCLA and they will know what you are talking about.

 

[JS80]

Hurry Curry

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
In Westwod itself you also might want to try Damon and Pythias (spelling) ? It is not amazing food, but its a cool little joint and it has good sandwiches and salads. Not a must see though.

Oh, you also MUSTTTTTTTTTT get a cookie from DeeDee Reese. Not sure on the spelling, but say that to anyone within 5 miles of UCLA and they will know what you are talking about.

meh. DD is only good for it's cheapness.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

I'm from Northern California gonna visit one of my friends. Asian food. Steak. Sandwiches. Just whatever is good basically.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: ChAoTiCpInOy
I'm from Northern California gonna visit one of my friends. Asian food. Steak. Sandwiches. Just whatever is good basically.

Asian Food - only japanese food is good around westwood. people might argue, but it's a fact. whatever you do, DO NOT go eat at that goddamn noodle place next to diddy reese. god that shit was horrid.

Santouka @Mitsuwa Santa Monica, off rose/10. It's in a Mitsuwa food court, but generally regarded as one of the best ramen joints in SoCal


Steak = not in your budget, sorry Might try a trip to k-town and go eat some kbbq. Don't go to manna.

Sandwiches = father's office. there's a cheesesteak place in westwood but I thought it was forgettable.


North of Westwood in North Hollywood is Skaf's. Hole in the wall, ridiculously good lebanese food. Killer kefta(kefla? whatever) and hummus, excellent kebabs as well

Check out the insane mexican food in LA. King taco or el taurino FTMFW.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: ChAoTiCpInOy
I'm from Northern California gonna visit one of my friends. Asian food. Steak. Sandwiches. Just whatever is good basically.

Asian Food - only japanese food is good around westwood. people might argue, but it's a fact. whatever you do, DO NOT go eat at that goddamn noodle place next to diddy reese. god that shit was horrid.

Santouka @Mitsuwa Santa Monica, off rose/10. It's in a Mitsuwa food court, but generally regarded as one of the best ramen joints in SoCal


Steak = not in your budget, sorry Might try a trip to k-town and go eat some kbbq. Don't go to manna.

Sandwiches = father's office. there's a cheesesteak place in westwood but I thought it was forgettable.


North of Westwood in North Hollywood is Skaf's. Hole in the wall, ridiculously good lebanese food. Killer kefta(kefla? whatever) and hummus, excellent kebabs as well

Check out the insane mexican food in LA. King taco or el taurino FTMFW.

What would our budget to be to get this good steak you would be recommending?

 

[PetunZ]

Be sure to check out Manna Korean BBQ if you like meat. It's about 15 mins away, and dinner is like $16.99 (expect to spend around $25 per person). Btw, korean bbq is all you can eat.

Pink's Hot Dogs is pretty popular, and so is Roscoe's Chicken and waffles.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: PetunZ
Be sure to check out Manna Korean BBQ if you like meat. It's about 15 mins away, and dinner is like $16.99 (expect to spend around $25 per person). Btw, korean bbq is all you can eat.

I repeat, DO NOT GO TO MANNA. there is so much better out there.


re: steak

30+ is probably where I'd start it at. Taylor's would be right at that price point

If you are there on a Saturday, you HAVE to go here

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They're only open until 5p, closed on Sundays. Neighborhood looks seedy, but it's not.

Taylor's



Goddamn, to further refute PetunZ, do not go to pinks. That shit is garbage. FUCKING GARBAGE. You're fairly close to top dog no? That would be infinitely better than Pink's

Roscoe's is respectable though, albeit a bit pricey.


Summary: Do not go to the following

- Manna
- Pinks
- Tito's tacos
- Johnnie's pastrami

...

That's all the westside tourist traps I can think of for now

 

[Ns1]

Oh yeah, go here

http://wanderingchopsticks.blo...angeles-koreatown.html

Spicy is the real deal spicy, but I dig the burn.

 

[IAteYourMother]

find korean food.

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[JS80]

Originally posted by: ChAoTiCpInOy

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: ChAoTiCpInOy
I'm from Northern California gonna visit one of my friends. Asian food. Steak. Sandwiches. Just whatever is good basically.

Asian Food - only japanese food is good around westwood. people might argue, but it's a fact. whatever you do, DO NOT go eat at that goddamn noodle place next to diddy reese. god that shit was horrid.

Santouka @Mitsuwa Santa Monica, off rose/10. It's in a Mitsuwa food court, but generally regarded as one of the best ramen joints in SoCal


Steak = not in your budget, sorry Might try a trip to k-town and go eat some kbbq. Don't go to manna.

Sandwiches = father's office. there's a cheesesteak place in westwood but I thought it was forgettable.


North of Westwood in North Hollywood is Skaf's. Hole in the wall, ridiculously good lebanese food. Killer kefta(kefla? whatever) and hummus, excellent kebabs as well

Check out the insane mexican food in LA. King taco or el taurino FTMFW.

What would our budget to be to get this good steak you would be recommending?

Hal's Bar and Grill in Venice on Abbot Kinney.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Dude, I am telling you Shamshari Grill. You literally get a pound of perfectly grilled fillet (beef) for like $17. It is the ultimate meal, unless you are willing to spend in the $40+ range.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
Dude, I am telling you Shamshari Grill. You literally get a pound of perfectly grilled fillet (beef) for like $17. It is the ultimate meal, unless you are willing to spend in the $40+ range.

Meh, I wasn't a fan of this place.

 

[shopbruin]

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
In Westwod itself you also might want to try Damon and Pythias (spelling) ? It is not amazing food, but its a cool little joint and it has good sandwiches and salads. Not a must see though.

Oh, you also MUSTTTTTTTTTT get a cookie from DeeDee Reese. Not sure on the spelling, but say that to anyone within 5 miles of UCLA and they will know what you are talking about.

Diddy Reese. The most perfect (and cheapest) cookie in the entire world. On Broxton inbetween Mr Noodle and Socko's subs (skip both.)

Noodle Planet is cool if you just want to grab some Asian type food, since they have everything there. There's good Japanese food on Sawtelle inbetween Santa Monica and Olympic.

You might want to try out either Pinkberry, or Red Mango, just to indulge in the fro-yo craze. I think Red Mango's yogurt tastes MUCH better.

 

[uclaLabrat]

Enzo's. On the corner of broxton and I can't remember. But it's across the street from Jerry's deli. If lenny is out on the street, you'll get the authentic brooklyn experience.

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[Ns1]

I compiled a quick 20 minute list for you

I will add more in the following days

link

 

[Jschmuck2]

Diddy Motherfuckin' Reese

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Ns1
I compiled a quick 20 minute list for you

I will add more in the following days

link

lol srsly?