Lunch, on a week day

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The places I've been on an 1 hour lunch break.

 1. Milk

7290 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-6455

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/20/2009

Everything, and I mean everything went up in price 20-30%.  

That cookie that used to be $1?  It's now $1.25

That salad that used to be $9?  It's now $12-13

The special that used to be $12?  It's now $14.  

The soup that was $6?  Now it's $6.50.

At least…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/8/2009

    I've already said too much about this place.  But like everyone else here, I still have more to say.… Read more »

 2. Larchmont Village Wine Spirits & Cheese

223 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 856-8699

Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Sandwiches, Cheese Shops

Neighbourhood: Mid Wilshire

5.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

the line gets pretty long during lunch time and sometimes they run out of bread, or meat, or cheese, or sandwiches.  the spread+ balsamic vineger they put on the sandwiches is simply delicious.  the baguette. the turkey. the ciabatta.   prosciutto.…More »

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 3. Ord Hoyka Noodle

5401 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 463-1339

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/29/2009

I guess it took me more than a year to understand Thai food better and it took a while for me to appreciate the art that is boat noodles.  

The soup itself paints a complex mosaic of flavors in your mouth.  Each bite is full of different spices with…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    7/3/2008

    Too oily and too spicy.  That's what's keeping me from giving this place 4 stars.

    The soup was still… Read more »

 4. Rodded Restaurant

5623 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-8382

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  5/1/2008

yummy yum yum yum noodles and soup.

greatt flavor, greaaaaaatt amount of saltiness, perfectly hot.  

the service is always quick and easy.  just the way tasty thai food should be.  i keep getting the clear broth with thick rice noodle and fish balls,…More »

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 5. Sapp Coffee Shop

5183 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-1035

Categories: Thai, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  7/30/2009

Sometimes you need to try a place more than once to truly appreciate it.  Sapp is one of those places for me.  While just merely a year ago, I was complaining about the taste of the boat noodles, rest assured this time I didn't have the same problem.…More »

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 6. Yai Restaurant

5757 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 462-0292

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/27/2010

What the fuhhreaaak!! Yai has an A now. I had to check my eyes to make sure I wore my contacts today. Yes, that is definitely an A. What happened? Did they finally clean up their kitchen or tip the inspector? (Just kidding) Well, rest easy friends on…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/15/2008

    I went with a couple coworkers so we decided to share a couple dishes to get the most out of our… Read more »

 7. Susina Bakery & Cafe

7122 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-7900

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/13/2009

the soup was still good - had the tomato basil, pureed freshly, delicious

but i asked the waiter how come i didn't get any bread with my soup, and he said, yea you should have got some.  wait... what?  maybe i should have just said, give me my damn…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/9/2009

    If I had the metabolism of a gazelle or needed the body fat to survive Antarctica like fat… Read more »

 8. Swingers

8020 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-5858

Categories: American (New), American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  4/13/2008

I'm not a vegan, but the vegan wrap is to die for.  It's a perfect blend of hummus, grilled onions, greens, tomatoes, deliciously wrapped up.  

the soups are pretty delicious and packed full of ingredients...  the breakfast plates were about average…More »

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 9. The Waffle

6255 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-6901

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  6/12/2008

there's a plethora of bad reviews here.  but just as i'm not afraid to give 1 stars to places that are rated as 4.5 stars by hundreds of people...

ok so my coworker said that the last time she went, the waffles were cold and not good.  today, i…More »

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 10. Yogurtland

5541 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 461-0091

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/10/2008

They brought back the TARO flavor.  I'm yours, forever.  As long as you don't get rid of the Taro.

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/1/2008

    i love yogurtland, but sadly, i cannot love the hollywood, ca yogurtland.  it isn't irvine, and i… Read more »

 11. Cheebo

7533 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 850-7070

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  5/2/2008

This place is kind of small and cramme.  It's got pretty artsy deco with all these crazy paintings on the walls and a euro vibe.  You can draw on your placemats with the crayons they provide you, if you're in 3rd grade (like me!!)  There are a lot of…More »

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 12. Jones Hollywood

7205 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 850-1726

Categories: Bars, Italian

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  4/11/2008

came here during lunch on a fri. not too packed, easy to get seats for 7, 8(?) its pretty dark in half of the restaurant , so you can come here if you're a vampire, or taking a blind date out if you're insecure about your looks.  or you can just sit…More »

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 13. Lucky Devils

6613 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-8259

Categories: American (New), Burgers

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

I'm not really a burger type of person, but this place is pretty good.  For a $15 burger, I expected a world of flavor, and a world of juicy flavor is what I got.

kobe diablo.  
kobe bacon bleu.
macaroni
broccoli

service is usually slow, but the burgers…More »

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 14. Grub

911 Seward St
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 461-3663

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

this place is super cute and can get pretty packed.  i had the afterschool special.  the grilled cheese was pretty buttery but the bread it was paired with was delicious.  there were a couple different cheese flavors.  the tomato soup is a puree of…More »

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 15. Los Balcones Del Perú

1360 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 871-9600

Category: Peruvian

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

this place has excellent fresh flavor.  from the outside it looks like a hole in the wall, but the inside is pretty cute.  it's a very chill and laid back atmosphere, conducive for good conversation.  the waiters/waitresses are laid back,
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 16. The Fabiolus Cafe

6270 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 467-2882

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  3/27/2008

very chill out door back patio.  delicious iced tea.  had the greek salad because i was craving some feta.  had some of my coworkers pasta. i think it was fettucine with some kind of white sauce.  very delicious pasta.  very delicious bread.  have…More »

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 17. Young Dong Restaurant

3828 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 386-3729

Category: Korean

Neighbourhood: Koreatown

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

sullung tang is bomb here.  word to your mother.  

note of advice.  sullung tang is not supposed to be salted.  that's why there is a big jar of salt on the table, so that you salt according to your own taste. and a big jar of green onions, because i…More »

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 18. Chosun Galbee

3330 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 734-3330

Categories: Korean, Bars, Barbeque

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

The food is simply delicious. The service is fantastic.  I've had the kalbi. and other lunch specials.  The price is a little steeper but well worth it and lunch prices are cheaper if that's a concern.  The inside is very clean.  The bathrooms also…More »

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 19. Bliss Art House Cafe

1249 Vine St
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 962-2986

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/18/2008

You just know I had to update this since I'm a returning customer.  I am totally in love with crepes.  I've since had the 3-D, Andale, and even then Good Morning crepe.  I've also had the Lucille, the Bliss, and more turkey wraps.  They are all…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/26/2008

    This place is super close to my work and I've now become a regular.  The owner is super nice too.… Read more »

 20. Louise's Trattoria - CLOSED

7505 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-3880

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

this place has good pizza, big portioned salads, delicious pastas.  i really enjoyed the seafood pasta with mussels in a wine sauce.  it wasn't fishy at all.  

this location has a cute outdoor area and at night it is pretty cozy with the heat lamps.…More »

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 21. Bhan Kanom Thai

5271 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 871-8030

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  3/24/2008

yum delicious fresh baked goodness!!!

taro filled sticky rice wrapped in leaves... fried taro pancakes with coconut ... omgomg , packaged goodies, thai cakes and thai drinks.  cheap and scrumptious.

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 22. Ruen Pair Restaurant

5257 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 466-0153

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  3/24/2008

fish ball meatball fishcake flat rice noodle soup.  i've had it at a plethora of  restaurants, and i have to say this is one of the tops.  

tasted some egg noodle with bbq pork dish and some rice plates, all very yummy.  very cheap, very delicious.  
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 23. Solar de Cahuenga

1847 Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 467-7510

Categories: Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

the yam (sweet potato?) fries are delicious.  the inside is very relaxed and comfortable, a coffee shop fit for writers, people who just want to sit around and chat, students, etc.  crepes w/ nutella are yummy.  cakes are delicious. sandwiches are…More »

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 24. Super Tortas - CLOSED

1253 Vine St
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-8912

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

I don't usually like Mexican food but this place is pretty good.  It is really cheap for lunch.  7$ can get you full.  get the machaca, lomo, milanesa, rib eye.

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 25. Kabuki Japanese Restaurant

1545 N Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 464-6003

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

kabuki isn't the most authentic japanese food you can get, but it's pretty decent for the area.  they have a pretty good sashimi tuna salad.  during lunch, i also order the chicken bowls or ninja delux.  the sashimi is decently fresh but nothing…More »

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 26. The Empanada Factory

2513 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-5944

Category: Argentine

Neighbourhood: West Los Angeles

3.0 star rating
  10/15/2008

Argentinean empanadas!!

I like this empanada place and I don't usually seek out empanadas.  But this!!  They have this delicious corn empanada thats tamale-like, I need to eat one soon.  You get 3 empanadas for six bucks and fill your tummy.  Of…More »

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 27. Palm's Thai Restaurant

5900 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 462-5073

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  Update - 4/24/2009

I feel like I just washed my mouth with MSG after eating a plate of MSG and snorting lines of  it up my nose.  

I have no idea why I gave this place 4 stars when there are so many better options in the neighborhood.  

It's pretty quick and a pretty…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/11/2008

    This place is big, can accomodate large parties on short notice.  It is pretty cheap for lunch (you… Read more »

 28. Myung Dong Kyoja

3630 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 385-7789

Category: Korean

Neighbourhood: Koreatown

3.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

I'm not a big fan of kalguksoo because I don't really like how starchy the soup gets.  But this place gets 3 stars for the excellent kimchee, fresh noodles, and delicious dumplings.  

I've also tried their soybean noodles.  it's the thinner noodles in…More »

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 29. The Hollywood Corner

1156 N Highland Ave
Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 463-2220

Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  11/11/2008

Doughboys is gone but The Corner is here.  The chicken noodle soup is homemade and delicious- full of veggies and chicken.  The sweet potato fries are much better than solar de cahuenga, fresher and crispier and bigger.  The bread isn't as good as it…More »

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 30. M Café de Chaya

7119 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 525-0588

Categories: Vegan, Japanese, Seafood

Neighbourhood: West Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  Update - 2/3/2009

I have since decided that Cafe M just really isn't for me.  I mean other than the tasty Kale salad, that I might sometimes eat as a side to my steak.  

I don't really want to look like Gwenyth Paltrow (which I hear co-owns this place?).  She looks…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/27/2008

    The food is spectacular.  Cafe M is pretty Asian fusion, with all their sushi rolls, soba salads,… Read more »

 31. Caffe Etc

6371 Selma Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-8824

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  4/23/2008

i spent about 9.95 for a vegetarian wrap and 2.50 for a iced tea of the day (pomegranate)

The tea was pretty pomegranatey flavored.  The vegetarian wrap had a little too much alfalfa for my liking, tomatoes, cucumbers, some delicious dressing,…More »

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 32. Philly Steak Depot

6254 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 467-1215

Category: Cheesesteaks

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  11/13/2008

This is a little philly cheese steak joint across from the surplus store.  It was nicer inside than I thought it would be for something on this strip of hollywood.  Anyways, we ordered the 14" mushroom steak since it was cheaper than getting two 7".…More »

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 33. Crumbs Bake Shop

216 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 464-8400

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Mid Wilshire

3.0 star rating
  10/14/2008

I don't have much to add to this place other than 3 stars after 40 something reviews is pretty accurate.  The cupcakes aren't that good, they pretty much crumble if you try to cut them apart.  They are way too sweet and the frosting makes you feel…More »

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 34. Fred 62

1850 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-0062

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

3.0 star rating
  5/22/2008

fork, then spoon

that's what it says on the guys shirt, who was taking orders and cleaning the tables.

so i politely obliged.

i ate my salad with a fork and drank my soup with a spoon.  all in all it was a good experience, but it wasn't an earth…More »

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 35. Village Chicken

1253 Vine St
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 468-9000

Category: Greek

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  10/15/2008 First to Review

I'd give this places like 3-3.5 stars.  It is in the vine and fountain mall-ish strip, with sabinas, atch kotch, m bar, floridita, etc.  The area is pretty dirty looking in the day time, you can see the years wearing down on the street.  

This village…More »

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 36. 101 Coffee Shop

6145 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 467-1175

Categories: Diners, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

When I step into 101, I feel like I'm in old hollywood.  There are always people talking about scripts, bad mouthing their agents, or talking about some cast call or pilot.  I like the feeling of this place but less for the food.  The breakfast foods…More »

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 37. Atch-Kotch Japanese Restaurant

1253 Vine St
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 467-5537

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

i give this place a 3.5.  they have good ramen and good hot soba.  it is fast and decently priced.  sometimes the soup can be a little too salty.  

i usually get the hot soba with the wakame and vegetable, sometimes corn or chasu pork.  my coworkers…More »

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 38. Crown Of India

6755 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-3321

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Hollywood

3.0 star rating
  3/12/2008

This place is....interesting.  I'm not sure what to think of the waiter (was he high or what?  and where did he keep disappearing to, to get high some more smoky smoky?)  I mean yea, the curries were pretty decent, and the tandoori was also good.  my…More »

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 39. Star of India Tandoori Restaurant

7212 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 939-6815

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood

2.0 star rating
  3/13/2008

The food was delicious, but 3 stars because my stomach felt funny after eating here.  The lunch buffet is 9.99$.  The salad is fresh, the dressings (yogurty cilantroish) is yummy.  The nan isn't the best I've had, but pretty good.  The curry chicken…More »

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 40. Louise's Trattoria

232 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 962-9510

Categories: Italian, Caterers

Neighbourhood: Mid Wilshire

2.0 star rating
  4/11/2008

we had a medium size party come (14??) and they made us order only from a set menu. i think it was either chicken or beef.  
REALLY????? like you can't handle making food for 14 people?  i'd rather ordered from the menu.  but seriously, i don't…More »

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