Saturday, 10/10/2026 -We had French Dip sandwich from Philippe the Original. Address is 1001 N…read moreAlameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Chinatown). I'm glad they have their own parking lot. Two of them. No fee to park. Line was short when we got there. Pros 1) plenty of parking spots. 2) plenty tables to sit inside. 3) free water. Has a little area to get it. 4) lots to order from the menu. 5) staffs are nice. 6) our French Dip sandwich wasn't too bad. We thought it was good. But our little one did not like it. Horse radish is on the table. Nice and spicy. You'll breath mighty good if you put too much. Don't put too much. Potato salad was fresh and tasted good. 7) banana cream pie was good to me. Not overly sweeten. But SO didn't like it so much. 8) bathroom was clean. Cons 1) none 2) Conclusion This place wasn't too bad. I thought it would taste better. But it's alright. I would go here again. I wish they have mushroom for the French dip sandwich. They do not. Sadly. Glad there's free parking, line was short, lots of staffs to take orders, so the line went super fast.

I really appreciate the history and the vibe here but what I am looking for in the first place is…read morethe actual food. I was driving by and decided to try a french onion soup - the staff was very friendly and my order was ready in minutes. And it cost less than a $10 I got a bowl and it looked very delicious and it kinda was until I started feeling the bitterness from the onion or a broth or something. It was unpleasant to eat. I finished my bowl but I don't think I would ever come back. One and done

Wow one of the best katsu sandos ever. Stopped by during Bob Baker Day and it was the perfect meal…read more Small establishment but there is a spot to stand and dine at if you want to eat it fresh. The person working the front was super helpful with the menu and also hooked it up a bit with the curry and fries. Took about 10-12 minutes to prepare three sandwich combos, didn't felt long at all! Sandwich wasn't overly battered and it had the right amount of slaw and sauce. Big fan of the spicy sauce that goes with the sandwich too! Regular curry was okay but the spicy curry had the best spice and seasoning! Also the emo jams playing while eating my sandwich really took me back to middle and high school, I loved it lol. Definitely plan to come back as I want to try the walnut shrimp sando and will be recommending this place to my OC friends. Thanks for the sticker! :D

Okay katsu sandwiches that work for a lunchtime fix…read more Went for a weekday lunch. There is paid lot parking ($5) or metered street parking, which should be easy enough to get during the weekday. Ordered the original chicken sandwich. Was decently sized and well cooked, but lacked a bit of flavor to it. There was a sauce on the side that reminded a little of a hot sauce I've had before (either Cholula or red rooster maybe?). That helped with the flavor. May need to try some of the other types of sandwiches with curry perhaps. Would have been 4 stars but they do not offer tap water or flat water outside of bottled Fiji, which is bit expensive to have with a simple sandwich. So I ate my sandwich without something to wash it down with. Sad times.

Wow. I got an Uber Eats voucher from work and tried Eastside Italian Deli for delivery. I ordered…read morethe spicy Italian with cheese. YUM! The portion size was nice and the meats and cheese are perfect. The not so spicy peppers gave a little kick. What a great find. I'll be back to Eastside Deli.

I love their bread, it's fresh and made in house. I typically go for their tuna sandwich and I love…read moreit. But I chose to try the eggplant sandwich with today. It was so messy and not much flavor, it also had tofu on it which is not stated on the menu. Do not get this sandwich to eat in the go. The staff are friendly and efficient, the ambience is nostalgic and cute. Get the voodoo chips!! This is the first place I had those chips.

One of the best Nashville hot chicken sandwiches I've ever had. Sometimes the line can be long and…read moreparking isn't always easy but this sandwich is worth it. It's a thick piece of chicken with crispy coating and the spice is so flavorful. The medium had me sweating! The place is more for take-out (I ate it in my car) but there is outdoor seating as well that's great for people watching

When we visited LA last year, our son recommended Howlin' Ray's and we really enjoyed the food at…read morethe Pasadena location. This time, we decided to try the Chinatown location since the traffic going toward Pasadena looked terrible. This location is pretty small and doesn't really seem set up for dining in. It feels more takeout-focused, although they do have some tables outside so we sat there. They didn't have the Mild+ spice level that the Pasadena location offers so I ordered two Mild and one Medium chicken tenders. I also got a side of collard greens after seeing several reviews recommending them. I felt like the spice level was higher at this location than at the Pasadena one. Even the Mild was definitely spicier than I remembered! It still had really good flavor, though. I also really enjoyed the collard greens and was glad I decided to try them. I'm not sure if it's just this location or if all of their locations do this now but they also gave us bottled water for free, which was nice. One thing I really liked about the Chinatown location was the parking. There's a huge parking lot across the street so finding a spot was easy. I prefer the Pasadena location for dining in but its parking lot is very small and finding a spot can be difficult. We'll definitely go back to Howlin' Ray's when we visit LA again next spring. We just haven't decided which location we'll choose next time!

Was visiting LA Chinatown and stopped by here for lunch…read more This spot is pretty cool with Dodgers theme, serving pizzas, sandwiches, hotdogs, salads, and great alcoholic drinks. We ordered the Upside Down Trifecta pizza, the Good Old Boy by the slice, and the All Beef Flat Top Hotdog. Foods came out pretty quick. We pretty much enjoyed our lunch. And the staffs were pretty chill and friendly. If you are a Dodgers fan or just enjoy eating pizza, this is the place to be.

I never expected to rate a pizza spot 5 stars since I am not a huge fan of pizza, but here I am!…read more Came in to watch the last dodgers home game of the regular season with some friends, and was immediately impressed by what a vibe it was inside. The walls are filled with LA sports memorabilia and felt like the perfect place to spend the evening. We were grateful for the super kind staff for reserving a table for a big party of 12! There was a private event taking place after featuring a well known DJ, but they were nice enough to let us stay. Parking can be found metered on the street or in a lot right next to the building for $5. I had no problem getting a street spot on a Thursday night at around 7pm. The good boy pizza is not to be missed. It has all the fixings of what I love in pizza: hot honey, burrata, basil, pepperoni, and a thin crunchy crust. The poolside fries were also excellent, as they were thin and well seasoned. I usually never crave pizza, but I know that this is where I'm headed next time I do.

* The Vietnamese Hot Coffee was strong, creamy, and flavorful - one of the best drinks to wake-up…read moreto * The Banh Cuon was amazing - the sausage was savory, the rice paper was silky fresh, the ground pork filling was deliciously piping hot, and fried toppings added a nice contrasting texture *Overall, a wonderful spot in the Far East Plaza with quick friendly service and great food

Solid Vietnamese restaurant for LA with cheap prices! I visited this restaurant around 2pm with a…read morefriend in Chinatown and we were able to get seated right away. To share we had: -Dac Biet Banh Mi: Standard and solid. I've had better elsewhere, but pretty good for $9. -Com Suon Bi Cha: Pork was delicious and charred well. I also loved the shredded pork and steamed pork loaf. With the rice and veggies, everything was great together and there was good variety. For $16, this was such good value. The service here was also pretty good and our server was super nice. He apologized to us for waiting to order, but we didn't even wait long! There's indoor and outdoor (in the hallway) seating. I'm unsure if there's a bathroom though. Street parking, but there are some lots nearby to pay for. Overall, pretty decent for LA, but I'd still opt to go to OC/SGV for good Vietnamese food.

This place is indeed such a jewel of a place. We were walking back from Union Station after a…read moreDodger game and as we were walking by I was curious to see if the restaurant was actually open. The exterior looks like it should be, but unfortunately many restaurants have been closing in this part of the city. Luckily, it was indeed open and the interior was VIBRANT! The design was colorful, filled with hand chalked signs of the menu, and everything, from the tables to the art on the walls, burst with personality. This is a place where minimalism doesn't exist and instead, it spends every opportunity to showcase who it is. Ordering is relatively simple. You walk over to the counter and tell them what you want. Everything is made to order so it'll take some time, but when it comes to refreshments you can see their large selection of different drinks in their glass case refrigerator on the side. My junior high years inspired me and I had to get an Arizona ice tea. It came in clutch as refreshment considering how hot the day was. On one wall there was a huge TV showing the Fifa World Cup games. It caught my eye and so we decided to dine in instead of taking it to go. Great choice by the way since hot food is best to eat right away. And what exactly did I get? Their po' boys of course! You have to keep it classic. We had the popcorn shrimp po' boy and it was fantastic. Meaty, tangy from the sauce, and with the right amount of green in their fluffy but structurally intact bread, I believe I finished this in five minutes cause it was so good. My hunger didn't dissipate quickly so I had to go back for round two. The Debris Fries caught my eyes. Fries smothered with their brown gravy and cheese, it was a delicious disaster and warmed my belly and fulfilled my appetite. I was one happy food belly dad. Being connected to a small store with neon lights highlighting some of the hot sauces and merchandise you can buy on one side while connected to the pub next door on the other side, The Little Jewel of New Orleans is one of those places you take good friends to when you want to show them a special place where the food is delicious, the vibes are immaculate, and the experience unforgettable. Whether you have to find an excuse to come out here or the restaurant is the excuse, make your way to The Little Jewel of New Orleans the next time you're around Chinatown. You won't regret it. Bring that appetite with you!

Wow, you've expanded. Little Jewel of NOLO opens up lively bar right next door. In addition to your…read morechoice of games the have a nice sized bar, plenty of seating and a fine selection of draft on tap. Little Jewel still has a great menu that hits all your New Orleans specialties - Po Boys, muffuletta, jambalaya, grilled oysters (on select days), and a whole lotta other fried things. The muffuletta bread was a bit dry but otherwise delicious. Debris fries really hit the spot.

There's a reason why this place has been in business for over 15 years…read more They stuck to what they know and that's Banh Mi. Just good old fashion authentic Vietnamese sandwich's. Yes, they have pate. Unlike all these wannabe startup Banh Mi places. There's no fusion meats and recipes here. $6 sandwich and a $4 ice coffee and you're good to go for $10. It's a small ma n pa shop, family owned. That's why they can afford to keep their sandwiches at $5 for soooo long. These are the kind of places we as a community need to be supporting. Delicious food and good hard working members of our community.

This cute little shop is cash only and it's a little hard to find…read moreThe menu had options from bahn mi to soup and noodles. The lady working the counter was very friendly and the bahn mi sandwiching had was delicious

This place was amazing. I got the pho with beef and a sugarcane juice. The pho was in a huge bowl…read moreand the broth was so flavorful. Plenty of noodles and beef to go along with it + all the sides. I would go back again when I'm around. Very filling and comforting bowl of soup!!! The sugarcane juice was so so good. There's a hint of orange in it for added flavor, and it works perfectly. It's a bit expensive at 7 dollars, but it hit the spot. Honestly, I'm not hesitant to spend 7-10 dollars on a cup of coffee, so maybe it wasn't truly that expensive. The restaurant itself is fairly unassuming and may not look as fancy and in order as some more new wave places, but the flavors here can't easily be replicated. Easily some of the better pho I've had in LA. Granted, i was really hungry, so that could have factored into the score. Places like this are what i love so much about Chinatown. The atmosphere inside is incredibly welcoming and there was a steady flow of customers coming for the Vietnamese coffee. I'm sad i didn't get to explore this part of the city during its prime, but im happy places like Gigo's are still around to enjoy and appreciate. Give it a try if your around the area and craving some pho.

A nice and simple -hole in the wall- discovery here in Chinatown LA…read more Sweet people, service was friendly and quick. I enjoyed the food, was delicious. Thank you Gigo's Cafe and Deli. Keep up the nice work.

Fortunately my fiancee and I were in town for the weekend and could catch Kape Lasita. They have a…read morenice compact menu with not too much going on. Since we were trying to eat at as many places without feeling food coma'ed out, we ordered 1 Corn Beef Silog. Calamansi Tonic Espresso and Black Mamba. The Corn Beef Silog was really solid, it was also deep fried in a Panko Crusted outer layer which is their take on a Croquette. We particularly like the crunch it adds to the dish. But yeah it was the corn beef has we were looking for mixed with the good 'ol garlic rice and sunny side up egg. The vinegar they used was a lot stronger than I thought and I think they could do without it. The tonic espresso grew on me, upon first sip, I could taste the tonic and I haven't had tonic before so I wasn't feeling it. Until I mixed it and it got a lot better. What was really cute too, is they have pop up vendors and it was a bread and dessert vendor that are right across the counter. What caught my eye was this apron that was a collaboration between Garden and Seeds x Lasita. It had so many pockets and it went from a short apron to a long one with just a zipper. I bought this for the sole purpose of wearing it as an accessory as Tan/Brown pairs well with black and white clothing. Staff was so nice and helpful when ordering and even inquiring about the apron since there was no price on it. Hopefully we'll be back and can catch them during their dinner service!

My fiance and I went for their breakfast on a weekend morning and their silogs were amazing!…read more we got the corn beef silog and I love that it has a crispy exterior to it for that crunch. the garlic rice and egg was also solid. drinks: we got the calamansi espresso tonic and black mamba. the black mamba was on the sweeter side. everything came out pretty quickly and we were able to get a booth with no problem. parking: on Sunday the meter is free! but there is also a parking lot next door that is paid.