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    Salata

    3.5 (86 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Soup, Wraps
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Aftin J.

    It's not a cheap salad, but it's a delicious salad. I love splurging on getting a tasty salad from Salata and I'm disappointed they don't have a store front in the SGV so I can visit while home. They have plenty of types of greens and a huge variety of toppings, and of course plenty of tasty dressings. I like adding a protein as well. Service is quick and the space appeared clean.

    arugula mixed with shrimp mix
    Christine Q L.

    pros fresh ingredients they have jimica, cilantro, snow peas, fresh arugula, bean sprouts, herb vinaigrette, large portions (a small is filling) cons price point an extra $5-5.75 for protein (shrimp, bacon, chicken) solution: substitute egg or tofu for this is perfect for those who do not prefer meat, you'll end up paying $9.99 for a salad but if you're craving protein you'll end up paying $17 for a small salad (large portions here) good time to go vegetarian this is why there's a huge disparity in health outcomes cause those who need to eat healthy can't afford to. one point taken off for price point.

    Jason Y.

    Salata is located in the food court at Figat7th. I have always passed by this place and finally decided to try it out. You are basically building your own salad or wrap. They have 4 blends of salad that you can choose from. On my visit I went with the Salata blend which is basically all the veggies mixed together. Next you choose your toppings. They have so many options to choose from that makes it overwhelming. If you go too crazy, the flavors may not mix well together. After choosing all your toppings, you can pick one of the various dressings. I went with the mango dressing since it sounded most appetizing at the time. The process is like a conveyer belt, so you are proceeding from one station to another. I wasn't able to really look at all they had to offer. They have different proteins that you can add, but they all cost extra. I kept mine simple and only added chicken. The overall price of the regular salad was about $13. A little pricey, but you get a good amount of food. This establishment moves quick and you do not have to wait long for your food. If you want healthy options, this is the healthiest you can get in the food court.

    Tomato soup
    Peijean T.

    Really impressed with the value and quality at Salata! For the price you pay you get a LOT more than Simply Salad and there are much more choices to customize your salad, or even get your salad into a wrap. The salad bar has over 50 items. I put the following in my salad: -romaine lettuce mix -spinach -kale -jicama -pumpkin seeds -peas -alfalfa sprouts -sliced carrots -cubed beets -cucumbers -chopped hard boiled egg -kidney beans -halved grapes (they also have strawberries and pineapple) -radishes -black olives (they also have green) -tomatoes -green peas -corn You can pick unlimited toppings and mix-ins including raw vegetables, nuts, cheese, egg, olives, etc. for the base price of $8 for a small and $9 for a large salad. If you want protein it is like $3.50-$5 for chicken, fish or even crab. The salad is supposed to come with bread, but they ran out and sadly I didn't get any (the bread of the day was bacon wheat). You get $2 off during happy hour which is Mon through Friday in the afternoon until closing! That meant that my large salad was only $7. It was big enough to eat half now and the other half later. They toss your salad together with the dressing, and you can get the dressing on the side too. I was able to get an extra dressing this way. The dressings are all labeled with the calorie counts and I love that they have 2 low calorie no fat dressings that taste delicious. Most of the dressings are 300 calories for a scoopful but the sun dried tomato and the mango dressings are only 35 calories for a scoop. The mango is pureed fruit with yogurt so it's not fake tasting. You can sample the dressings. I also got their tomato soup, which was a bit too on the creamy side instead of the tomato-y side. It came with the most amazing breadcrumbs (wow!) and pita chips (yum!). I will definitely be back. Hopefully they won't run out of bread next time I order a salad or if they do they could offer me something like bread crumbs or their housemade pita chips as a substitute.

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    Ariana K.

    Salata is located at FIGat7th downstairs in the courtyard. I decided to try this place because I honestly wasn't too hungry during lunch and didn't want anything too heavy. The line at the food court was also the shortest. This is like a subway for salads. You pick your base and then you pick your ingredients. They package it all together for you, and then you are on your way. Honestly in my opinion I was shocked how much the total was. For my small salad I had to pay $14. I didn't get a side of soup or even a drink. The salad itself was good, but not worth the price.

    Rachel S.

    There are a few Salatas near me at work, this is just one of them. Its next to the Target which gives it extra points. Its within a food court that has Mediterranean, Korean, Japanese, Pizzas and Burgers. I usually opt for the healthy salad. They also have a salad and soup combo. Had the tomato soup before which was delicious! Overall this place is a good value - unlimited toppings for a small or large. I usually mix kale and spinach and get the pesto chicken for my protein. Staff is friendly and line moves pretty fast. I've only been disappointed once, but I chose some bad toppings so it was my fault. You don't have anyone to blame but yourself at a make your own place!

    Wrap filled with chicken, cucumber, cheese, bacon, avocado, ranch, etc. $12 was just OK...
    Kent V.

    I used to work next to a Salata in Orange County and go every week and get the same thing pretty much. A wrap filled with veggies, chicken and ranch sauce. Coming back from a hike in LA, I was so excited to try Salata out again after a year of missing it. The topping choices all looked good and so did the proteins. My wrap cost about $12 but was large. When I went to eat the wrap it didn't taste as good as I remembered. Their ranch was different. The wrap was also very chewy and stretchy. The chicken didn't have any flavor. Sadly, I thought the wrap was "OK" and did not think this was the food I was addicted to for so long. Unless my taste buds have just changed, I wasn't that impressed or perhaps I went on an off day during the weekend and the items were just old.....

    Ray infestation nice cover up

    Rat problem call and get that cleared up. I wonder if that is what was in my dressing last time

    Small Salad

    I love SALATA. It is the best salad place on earth to me. No place like it. The ingredients always beyond fresh. So tasty and refreshing. I love this place seriously. Downtown is good and the Sherman Oaks one are the only LA locations I've visited. I wish there were more here. The croutons are soft and amazing. & the service is always fast.

    Tomato soup
    Carlos R.

    Salad is salad yes I know! I do like the variation they have somethings the things you might not even imagine but Salata has it. Here we go Downtown LA right in the middle of 7th and Fig. The portions are pretty sizable containers, it can be a good costly 10-11 dollars which is what you get for. The tomato soup is off the chain it's definitely good but you have to crave it. It's not watery nor to thick it has a good taste. I got the "bowl" which is really a cup for 5 dollars and some change I added another piece of bread to dip, but the little pinky size bread is one dollar for the roll. Management before was pretty cool on hooking you up before with another piece. Not saying it should happened every time but for sure the rolls got smaller and more of a price than a bargain. I guess the nail to foot is the price we're I think it can be a bit cheaper but it's only wishful thinking!

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    Subway for salads! Love it! Get the wrap. Easier to eat a salad in a wrap form then with a fork!

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    I love this place in the 7th & Fig for court. It is super convenient, fast and made to order.

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    17 dollars for a salad! Ridiculous. It taste okay, but can not justify the cost. Employees seem miserable as well.

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    Came here with my friend on a Sunday about 15 mins before opening and there was already a line of…read morearound 20 people outside, so we knew expectations were going to be high. This Taiwanese spot in Highland Park is the sister restaurant to Pine & Crane and definitely has that same modern-casual energy with comforting dishes and efficient service. After looking over the menu, we ordered the minced pork rice with braised eggs & pickles, shrimp wontons, Dan Dan noodles, and two clamshell buns -- one with pork belly and one with five spice beef. The Dan Dan noodles were pretty classic and straightforward. I've definitely had better versions elsewhere, but it still hit the spot if you're craving something familiar. The minced pork rice, however, reminded me so much of my mom's braised pork and egg dish. It had that comforting home-cooked feel to it, though I did think it was missing a little something at first. Once I added soy sauce, black vinegar, and chili paste, it completely transformed the dish and gave it the perfect oomph. Same situation with the shrimp wontons -- the custom sauce combo really elevated the flavors. Now onto the clamshell buns: this was the star of the meal. We each picked different proteins so we could try both. I got the pork belly while my friend got the five spice beef, and we both agreed the pork belly was by far the more flavorful option. Super tender, savory, and balanced perfectly with the soft bun. For dessert, I got the forbidden rice pudding with coconut milk and sweet potato/taro balls. I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet, and I loved the chewiness from the taro balls paired with the purple rice. Service was smooth and efficient from ordering at the front to food arriving at our table. I also liked how attentive the staff was with dessert timing -- they give you a card to attach to your table sign when you're ready for dessert instead of bringing everything out at once. Small detail, but thoughtful. The restaurant itself also had a charming aesthetic with traditional Chinese accents and cute up-cycled Asian jelly cans being used as utensil and napkin holders. Overall, portions were generous enough that we had leftovers, and the pricing felt fair for the amount and quality of food. I already want to come back to try more items like the thousand layer pancake and the Chiayi chicken rice next time.

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    Aight, I eat pretty plain food most of the time and occasionally get Instagram baited into trying…read moreviral stuff, including Menchirashi's carbonara udon in Tokyo, which I enjoyed despite the sauce being fairly light. Marugame Monzo's sauce, however, is the opposite of Menchirashi's. The sauce is SUPER flavorful with a rich, creamy mouthfeel and a strong umami flavor from the bacon and miso. I added mentaiko since I did the same at Menchirashi and honestly, everything was fantastic. The udon itself is pretty much exactly like fresh udon in Japan. Perfectly bouncy, chewy, and satisfying. Staff were also wonderful and service was insanely fast. We probably waited less than 10 minutes for both our udon and tempura, and they consistently checked in to make sure everything was good. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu, especially the uni cream udon. The only thing I didn't like was the shrimp tempura since it had a lot of batter and not a ton of shrimp, so it was on the greasy side. I did enjoy the soft boiled egg tempura though. The yolk exploded into the udon and somehow made the whole bowl even better hehe. There are plenty of tables inside with limited bar seating. If you're a 2 top you might be sharing a table real close with some neighbors (they put a divider). If there's a wait, write your name down on the clipboard outside!

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    0.6 miDowntown
    $$

    Had a long layover in LA after my flight to San Francisco got canceled, so instead of sitting at…read morethe airport for 6+ hours, I decided to finally check out Pine & Crane in DTLA. It's been sitting on my saved list for a while, and honestly, this turned out to be the perfect opportunity. The space itself is bright, clean, and welcoming with warm woody tones throughout. Casual setup where you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. I had already looked through the menu beforehand, so the real challenge was narrowing down what to order for one person. I failed at that... and I'm very happy I did. Started with the Pig Ear Salad 滷豬耳朵. Braised thin sliced pig ears dressed with soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, scallion, and cilantro. OMG. So good. Tender, flavorful, perfectly braised, with that satisfying chewy texture done right. Also got the Fried Peanut Salad 五味花生 with garlic, cilantro, scallions, vinegar, and Thai chili. Super crunchy, bright, refreshing, and honestly addicting. I added a cup of the Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣湯 too. Organic tofu, beech mushroom, carrot, bamboo, woodear mushroom, and egg. Super comforting with a really balanced tang and peppery heat. Not overly thick or heavy like a lot of Americanized versions can be. Exactly the kind of soup you want during a long travel day. For noodles, I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles 擔擔麵. Sesame-peanut sauce, cucumber, cilantro, crushed peanuts. Delicious on its own already, but I ended up adding some of the fried peanuts from the salad into the noodles and it became even better. Then the Three Cup Chicken 三杯雞 with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine, and Thai basil. I do wish it had a little more wok hei, but overall the flavor was still really comforting and savory. Extremely good with rice. Had a glass of Gewürztraminer alongside everything, which paired surprisingly well with the spice and aromatics. Their wine list leans more organic / natural wine focused, which felt very LA in a good way. Ended up sitting at a high top next to one of the managers and had a great conversation throughout the meal. She ended up hooking me up with the Traditional Shaved Ice 傳統刨冰 with grass jelly, red bean, boba, sweet potato balls, taro balls, brown sugar syrup, and condensed milk. I was already planning to order it anyway, and wow... I finished the entire thing. The brown sugar syrup was incredibly fragrant. Packed the leftovers to-go, and that ended up becoming my dinner after landing in San Francisco later that evening. Flight cancellation somehow turned into a really great food day.

    I understand that it's a busy Sunday evening, but there is no one at the counter to take the order…read morefrom a long line of customers, but there's sufficient time to redirect traffic because the line was getting so long that was blocking the entrance.. It's very poor workflow, not to mention negligent customer service. The management should really take notice before business goes under.

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    Pine & Crane DTLA - Interior of Pine and Crane

    Interior of Pine and Crane

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    Popcorn chicken!

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    Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup - Brisket Soup

    Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup

    4.7(477 reviews)
    3.2 miEast Hollywood
    $$

    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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    Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup - Inside look

    Inside look

    Sulga House of Beef Bone Soup - Galbitang Rib Soup

    Galbitang Rib Soup

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