So it was my first time in America last November 2016. One of my concerns then was where to eat. Of course, not only am I concerned with not having rice for two weeks, but also about my budget! Just thought I'd share the list of some places in LA where you can grab a bite without hurting your wallet.
Flame Broiler
When you want rice, meat, and veggies in one go at just the right amount.
China Cafe at Grand Central Market
Wanton Soup
I've read in some reviews that this place is always full, so I decided to go there a little early, around 11 I think, and the line is already long. The place seems to be managed by "Latinos" Mexicans", they were talking spanish, so I was a bit unsure if it would really taste good as I was expecting the servers to be chinese. They memorize your name. No numbers. You just give your name, and they remember to whom to serve. It's tasty, it's filling, and it will surely make your day.
Chipotle
Hard Tacos
It's a create your own taco kind of place. You can add more cheese, more greens, it's really up to you, but you should definitely have some of that steak.
Shake Shack
Burger, Fries, and Chocolate Milkshake
This comes with a happy story ~ the kind that makes you think destiny or "it's meant to be". So we were asked by my friend's relatives where do we want to eat and we just mentioned this. I've read it in some blogs, watched it in some movies, but it seems they themselves who were living in LA were not familiar with it. It turns out that the stores in LA just recently opened. So they did not know how to get there since they do not know of Shake Shack.... then we were stuck in traffic for sometime and was just passing along Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood.... and boom! It's there right in front of us, Shake Shack in LA!
I'm not a big fan of burgers but if this is the kind of burger I'll have, I am surely converted!
The bread is soft, the burger grilled just right, the fries are crispy but not too much that it tastes like junk. Also a big plus is the guy manning the counter who was very helpful as we were new and we did not know what to order.
Luigi's Pizza
Good food in Universal Studios though the pizza was a little bit salty
Panda Express
Go to this place and your chinese food cravings will surely be satisfied!
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
That big serving of awesome Mexican flavors! What more can you ask for?
In & Out Burger
Another one of the must try burgers in the U.S.! The serving is bigger, though Shake Shack is really tastier.
The Cheesecake Factory
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
Grilled Rib Eye Steak
That mouthwatering cheesecake! It's a bit pricey though, and the line in this place is always looooong.
