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    Milpa Kitchen

    4.7 (310 reviews)
    InexpensiveLatin American, Salad, Soup
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Breakfast Burrito with brisket
    Lisa W.

    My coworker brought me here and it did not disappoint. Hands down one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. The vibe was super chill. They seem to know the customers by name very personable. I'm a forever customer.

    Longaniza and Chicken breakfast burritos. Strawberry matcha and Vanilla blended coffee.
    Valeria R.

    Found this place while walking around the area and decided to try. Amazing food the breakfast burrito was great, the crispy tots added a nice crunch and the spicy aioli complemented it nicely. I got a strawberry matcha which was 5 dollars and it was one of the best I have had around LA. The matcha flavor was strong and it was not overly sweet. Best of all it was a great size for the price (about 20 ounces). The ambiance was super friendly and welcoming and the inside is so pretty and community oriented. Will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu!

    Robyn Mei M.

    100% please support this business!!! We witnessed something so heartwarming when me and my friends went... someone came in without enough money, and without hesitation the staff made sure they were fed, no questions asked. Their generosity really says something about their restaurant and you'd really want to support these kind of businesses!! They've only been open for 3 years, but they already feel like a place worth supporting over and over again. I haven't tried their full menu yet, but their matcha is amazing, they had oat and almond milk(no extra charge for sub). My friend ordered the burrito and rated it a solid 10/10!! Parking can be tricky, but we were lucky we got meter parking. They have small bar table situation inside, and good amount of table outside. I'm so happy this cute little place was recommended and I'll definitely be back to try the food for myself. Businesses like this truly deserve all the support. (:

    Chicken taquitos
    Brandy R.

    Everything from start to finish was so delicious. A good portion of food is served, worth every dollar. Service was fast, especially during our lunch hour . They had a nice corner where you ca sit outside by the street . Definitely will be coming back

    Breakfast Burrito w/ Brisket
    Jono M.

    I am impatiently waiting to go back to Milpa from the moment I left. Not only because there was so much on the menu that sparked curiosity--their dishes are supremely delicious. The breakfast burrito had been highly recommended to me and it was phenomenal but what really stole the show for me were the breakfast tacos. I enjoyed the very last bite of them just as much as the first, something that is rarely found. Be sure to visit if you are looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a solid meal with someone you love or solo. The team here is on their sh-- and know what they're doing. Like I said, I'm counting down the days until I return. 10/10

    Pork belly breakfast Burrito
    Marilyn M.

    I currently have a birria and pork belly breakfast burrito addiction. I have been going every wknd, worth the walk. The burritos are delicious with the aioli sauce, really brings the burrito flavors together. It's busy during the wknds, compare to the week there is seating inside and out. Love the outdoor area, as it is very chill. Will def continue coming.

    Pozole tostadita
    Angelica L.

    Just visited Milpa and ordered the pozole to go and wow. It tastes so delicious the flavor is so good, the chunks of meat are cut perfectly into squares its nice and tender. I like how they give you all the sides you need to enjoy your pozole. The tostadas taste nice and fresh and the chile de aceite is very spicy. Enjoying this pozole and can't wait to go back and try the strawberry matcha and other delicious foods they have.

    Tasted nasty and gross!
    Bruce F.

    I came to this place to try the brisket breakfast burrito. My friend saw the lady who was preparing the food. She got distracted by one of the workers and dropped a towel on the floor. Instead of discarding the dirty towel, she picked it back up and wiped the counter where the food is being prepared. She put our tortilla's on top of the counter and continued preparing our food. The burrito had the plastic chemical taste and GROSS . Horrible integrity and courtesy from the employee. I will never go back to this place. Train your workers properly!!! Do better! You deserve zero stars!

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    Nathalie S.

    I've been waiting all my life and searching high and low for the most flavorful, sweet cinnamon and orange aroma infused cafe de olla in Los Angeles...and guess what? I found it here at Milpa! (Silence because I'm savoring my cup of cafe de olla) Consider this my shortest and sweetest review yet.

    Brisket and Birria breakfast tacos
    Eric A.

    great service with a smile. parking can be a bit tight on weekends. the outdoor patio seating is enjoyable if there isn't too much commotion or traffic. if you like fluffy tortillas you'll enjoy the tacos. the birria was definitely the winner in terms of meat choices for me. the pickled onions were a bit sweet and our mint drink was good but also a bit heavy on the sugar for me personally. i've had the birria breakfast burrito before and really enjoyed that too. will def return and change up the order next time.

    Rosa R.

    In the mood for breakfast burrito - I heard this is the place to be! We ordered the pork belly and longaniza burritos and one taco - deliciousness! Love the salsa, definitely homemade and the agua fresca The service is outstanding and I appreciate the variety of coffee options. Looking forward to coming back and trying more on their menu!

    What's left of my Mexican Hot Chocolate Latte w/Almond milk & an extra shot.

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    The best food I've had in a while! Amazing food, amazing service, and felt like a welcoming place for the community.

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    Wow, found a gem! I had the breakfast tacos and so good! And the in house tortillas are delicious. A spot worth driving too.

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    The food was okay! The service was great! The place was nice and neat! I had the milkfish it was hot and flaky but very basic

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    2 months ago

    Amazing drinks and staff. Come every once in a while for a pick me up, love this place

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    Great food but coffee was ok. Wish they sold sides of tater tots. Super nice customer service

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    Good burro staff, great, the only thing I would want them to mark the burritos with what you ordered.

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    What times are they actually open? Their hours on their ig, yelp and google maps differ from each other - idk who to believe😩

    If I remember from the last time I called a few weeks ago, they open at 8am, Monday -Friday. You should call to make sure, though.

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    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St

    Jinsol Gukbap - 3rd St

    4.5
    (882 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    My favorite pork bone soup! Can be flavored to your liking with the salt and white pepper on the…read moretable but it's so hearty, flavorful and the pork is always tender. I also really like their marinated crab but it is quite pricey for the portion. Otherwise, I appreciate that it stays open quite late and has its own parking lot.

    Suuper bummed about our experience today. We ordered the cold noodle & LA galbi combo as we always…read moredo, and a leek pancake as we weren't as hungry and the combo usually fills us up. Even when we ordered the food, the server said "that's it?" as if she was offended that we didn't order more food (lower sales?) I'm not sure if we misunderstood her attitude but that's kind of how it felt like. The quality and size went down and it was just... not good. This used to be my #1 spot for cold noodles but our other fav place was closed today so we decided to come here. As you can see, the size of the cold noodles became smaller. Everything was packed in this small bowl which made it harder to eat. I think they changed the noodles they use because it wasn't doing anything texture wise. It used to be chewy and had a good buckwheat flavor. The broth tasted.. like water with a splash of bone broth. The quality of galbi was also a disappointing as I feel like it's became less and the meat was burnt with more fat/chewy bits. The leek pancake was ok but again, comparing it to my picture from January, it was bigger in size and more dough-y. Service was decent previously but it felt a bit cold today. Again, super bummed because we still love this place but I probably won't be ordering their combo again. You can see in my pictures how often we used to order the cold noodles from here and you can compare the quality.

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    Hangari Kalguksu

    Hangari Kalguksu

    4.4
    (3.3k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    10 years in business

    We came in during lunch time on a Sunday and there was a quick and short wait time…read more Food: We got Hangari Bossam (Medium) and Milmyun Cold Noodles. Both were very good and tasty especially since it was a very hot day. It was too much food for two people so we took it home. As for side dishes, personally I'm not a fan of pickled things so if you love it then it would be great for you. Service: We were able to take our order while waiting in line so once we actually got seated it felt like it didn't take long to actually eat the food. They were quick and accommodating to requests made. Ambiance: It was nice with music playing while eating. Comfortable dining experience. Parking: It was on a lot that only has valet parking which was $5 cash only. You can do street parking but hard to find since it's downtown area.

    I'll make the drive out to LA for this place. Always go when my sister is in town…read more Their bossam is my go-to. We usually get the large bossam and love that they include jowl. I honestly don't know another place that does it. We've also tried: * army stew (4.5/5) * chicken kalguksu (4/5) * clam kalguksu (5/5) * bibim milmyon (5/5) * milmyon cold noodle (4/5) Everything has been good. The kalguksu portions are especially big, and their side dishes are always great. The restaurant is clean, service is fast, and I love the free rice they give you at the beginning with soybean paste on top. Definitely one of my favorite Korean spots in LA.

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    Bossam jowl combo
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    Joy

    4.5
    (2.1k reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    Taste: 5 Value: 5…read moreService: 5 One of the best Taiwanese meals I've had since coming back from Taipei at the start of the year. The hot and sour soup was thick and chunky, just how I like the soup. The scallion bread sandwich with 5-spice beef was distinct. The bread was perfectly baked and the beef was flavorful and juicy. There was both mustard greens and pickles that gave crunch and acidity to balance the meat and bread. The lotus root salad was refreshing while still having a kick from their in-house chili oil. Dan Dan noodles were also excellent. Fresh cucumbers, chewy noodles, flavorful sauce. Hearty portions with enough for a lunch the next day. Also appreciated the speed of service. Lines move quickly and food comes out quickly. Looking forward to my next visit!

    Came near closing time for a late night bite…read more Dandan Noodles $13: Tasty, cucumber had a nice crush, but the sauce felt a little diluted; or left something more to be desired. Competition for dandan noodles is tough so do give this place credit. It is still solid bc you cannot really mess dandan noodles. Five spice beef clamshell bun $6.5: Forgot to take a photo because i scarfed it down! Now this, I would come back and order again. Their beef is well seasoned, marinated and extra tender, not dry. Since they can make their beef this good, they should consider making Taiwanese beef noodle soup.

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    Partners with the local communities
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    Wonton Noodle Soup Milk Tea
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    LEE GA

    LEE GA

    4.5
    (469 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Very good Korean spot. Great atmosphere and super authentic and attentive staff. Food was…read moreEXCELLENT. The Banchan was great. Crisp and refreshing pickled veggies. The cucumber in brown sauce was a low key super monster of a dish. Really good. Dipped most my stuff in that brown sauce. Beef rib was excellent. Correctly cooked. Super tender, but not over done. Very good butcher or very good buyer, because for a beef back rib, there was a ton of meat. Mixed dumplings stole the show. Kimchi and meat. Home made and it was wildly apparent. The dough was so delicate and thin, but retained such a nice chew and flavor. Love that. Cold noodle was on POINT! I messed up and added vinegar and mustard when this one really doesn't need any. Take it from me - let the broth speak for itself - because this one really can. Noodles had a solid chew. I was envious of my girl who got the non-broth ones. Those were even better. Great sesame flavor and subtle sweet-heat This place is great. Expect to spend $100 to do it right. Come for the cold noodles and back ribs, stay for the banchan and dumplings.

    This restaurant is a short walk from the Wilshire/Vermont Metro station, but it was a hot day when…read morewe went. The menu has a lot of soup and stew options. I got the ugeoji wang galbi tang ($22.99), which had two beef short ribs and dried cabbage. The broth was decently flavorful, and I enjoyed dipping the short ribs in the savory sauce provided. There were scissors and tongs to take the meat out of the bones, but I wish that there was less of a tug. There was one time when I tried using the tongs and accidentally made a little splash. For the amount of food you get, including the complimentary banchan with refills, the prices were fair. We got cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, and cucumbers with soybean paste. I really enjoyed the taste from the cabbage kimchi. The staff members were patient with us as we browsed the menu as well. Even though it was a hot outside, the indoor temperature was some air conditioning and a fan that kept us cool.

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    Marugame Monzo

    Marugame Monzo

    4.4
    (5.2k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Freshly made udon. Nothing goes better than this…read more My second time here. And this time we tried the duck udon and sea urchins udon. Both are excellent. The sea urchins one is creamy and VERY RICH. The cream sauce bend in really well with the sea urchins. But definitely not something you would order if you are on a weaker stomach. The duck udon is flavorful with plenty of meat. The soup pair perfectly with the udon as well. There was a line outside before it opened. But not too bad. They got a little eating area outside right next to the street and I saw people ate there with their dog as well. I guess that they are "kinda" dog friendly?

    7/19/2026 3 1/2…read moreStars Not my first time here, but my first review on Yelp. Been awhile since I was last here. UDON KAKE It was good, but the broth was a bit salty at first. Udon noodles were good, but it was not excellent. It did have light chewy texture. BUT in comparison to Meiji Seimen, it fell short, really short! I was disappointed. BEEF BOWL It was delicious! Beef was tender and moist and loved the caramelized onion too. Rice was delicious too, not dry nor mushy. Served with pickled red ginger. A very satisfying bowl. Sat at the bar, so watched them make udon from scratch, which was nice. WAIT LIST There was a line when I got there, just as it opened. It wasn't long, but everyone wrote their name down on a wait list. There's a sheet of paper placed on the table outside. Please write your name down ASAP, as that will help in making sure that you will grab a seat. Also, the lines are disorganized too, so it's best to write down your name, so no one cuts in front of you. It is a small restaurant. Limited seats. CUSTOMER SERVICE It was okay. Everyone got in the restaurant in the order they came in. Service was quick and there were no delays in taking orders. The server came by quickly and dropped off the check as she saw that I was nearly finished with my meal. PARKING Parked at Joe's Autoparks. It was $15! I did not know until after I paid the ticket. Very difficult to find parking in this area, so not many options unless you want to walk really far, back to your car in 90 degree heat. There was another parking garage next to Joe's, but the price was the same! Would I come back again? Not sure. Given that the udon wasn't what I expected, it may be my last time here. Also, parking sucks.

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    Inside
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    Fried chicken skin
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    Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup

    Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup

    4.7
    (480 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    Had a great experience at Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup…read more Their beef bone soup is simple, clean, and really solid, the kind of comfort food that just hits right for the soul. They currently have a great deal at $12, which makes it even better value for what you're getting. The sullungtang comes with rice, soup, and two types of kimchi. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt easy and satisfying. Place was chill, not too overly crowded. I've noticed a lot of people ordering other dishes every time I go, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying more of the menu, but I keep coming back for the basics because it's just that good.

    Sulga was definitely THE place to be for a warm bowl of bone broth on a rainy night. My friend and…read moreI stopped by for doganitang (for two), and the portions were indeed large - for four. We also added beef brisket since my friend wasn't a big fan of cartilage - more for me! The pot itself wasn't too deep, though there was a good portion of protein cartilage. Also important to note that rice was NOT included! The brisket add on came as a pre-cooked brisket that was added in after, as it didn't initially fit in the pot. The staff member told us at the time that broth refills were free. However, when it came time for refills, they said it was only one time - poor communication. Paying was fairly straightforward, but for future visits, I'd likely just come for their lunch special sullongtang after this experience.

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    Galbitang Rib Soup
    Galbitang Rib Soup
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