Exploring Los Angeles
Dining
Local Dining
Boba Loca
3617 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 766-BOBA
www.boba-loca.com
Serves boba teas.
Chano’s Drive-In
3000 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-3944
Late night Mexican fast food.
Jacks N Joe
2498 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-4565
www.jacksnjoe.com
All-day breakfast joint from a USC alum.
Manas
2823 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-4333
Indian food.
La Barca
2414 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 735-6567
Mexican restaurant famous for its flan and $3 margaritas on Tuesday.
La Taquiza
3009 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-9795
Mexican restaurant known for its mulitas.
Manna Roll and Asian Fusion
3013 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 742-1789
Pasta Roma
2827 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 742-0303
www.pastaroma.com
Student Discount
With ID, USC students receive 20% off on dine-in and take-out orders, or 15% off on delivery.
Starbucks
University Village
3303 S. Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-8927
www.starbucks.com
Togo’s
3619 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-2900
www.togos.com
Sandwiches and salads.
Trio House
3031 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-0101
www.triohouse.com
Asian fusion diner.
Tuscany
3760 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
The Tuscany complex includes Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chick Fil-A, Quiznos Sandwiches, Coldstone Creamery and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
University Gateway
3335 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
www.campusapts.com/gateway/shopping.aspx
The University Gateway complex includes Freebirds World Burritos, Soy Japanese Grill and Roll, Subway, Yogurtland and Seattle’s Best Coffee.
University Village Food Court
3375 S. Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(310) 312-4570
International food court with Indian, Thai, Korean, Mongolian, Mexican, Italian, sushi and more.
Viztango Café
3017 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8050
www.viztangocafe.com
Italian restaurant with an extensive menu.
American
25 Degrees
7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 785-7244
www.25degreesrestaurant.com
24-hour burger restaurant located in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
Canter’s Deli
419 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-2030
www.cantersdeli.com
Deli sandwiches and soups. Open 24 hours. Kibitz Room bar features nightly entertainment.
ESPN Zone
L.A. LIVE
1011 S. Figueroa St., Suite B101
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 765-7070
www.espnzone.com
American grill food, a full bar, games, and huge TVs.
The Farm of Beverly Hills
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-4555
www.thefarmofbeverlyhills.com
Innovative American cuisine using organic ingredients.
Father’s Office
3229 Helms Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 736-2224
www.fathersoffice.com
This crowded gastropub’s gourmet burger – bleu cheese, bacon, carmelized onions and arugula – is worth the fight for a table.
Fred 62
1850 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-0062
www.fred62.com
The retro-kitsch diner serves classic American recipes with an Asian or modern twist. Open 24 hours.
Jerry’s Famous Deli
12655 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-4245
www.jerrysfamousdeli.com
Best known for deli sandwiches, but menu also includes burritos, babyback ribs and knockwurst. Open 24 hours.
Kitchen 24
1608 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 465-2424
www.kitchen24.info
Diner focused on fresh and organic ingredients. Open 24 hours.
Langer’s
704 S. Alvarado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-8050
www.langersdeli.com
This historic lunch-only deli is reknowned for its pastrami sandwich.
Lawry’s Carvery
L.A. LIVE
1011 S. Figueroa St., Suite B115
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 222-2212
www.lawrysonline.com
Hand-carved sandwiches and more, served quickly in a casual setting.
Mel’s Drive-In
8585 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 854-7201
www.melsdrive-in.com
Classic diner fare in a nostalgic ’50s atmosphere. Open 24 hours.
The Original Pantry
877 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 972-9279
www.pantrycafe.com
American food and affordable steaks with all the fixings. Open 24 hours.
Philippe the Original
1001 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
www.philippes.com
Famous for its French dip sandwiches.
Phillips Bar-B-Que
2619 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 731-4772
Southern-style smokehouse BBQ.
Rock’N Fish
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-4020
www.rocknfishlalive.com
High quality surf and turf.
Umami Burger
850 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-3000
www.umamiburger.com
Gourmet burgers focused on the Japanese concept of the “fifth taste,” umami.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. A-180
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-9700
www.wolfgangpuck.com
Modernized “bar and grill” cuisine, including many of Puck’s specialties.
Yard House
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 745-9273
www.yardhouse.com
Famous for its extensive menu and large selection of draft beer.
Asian
Daikokuya
327 E. 1st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-1680
www.dkramen.com
Popular Little Tokyo ramen restaurant. Go early – there’s almost always a line.
Hodori Restaurant
1001 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 383-3554
www.hodorirestaurants.com
Korean food. Open 24 hours.
Katsuya
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-9797
www.sbe.com/katsuya
Sushi restaurant known for its hip, sleek environs.
Nakwon Restaurant
1001 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 388-8889
Family-owned Korean restaurant open 24 hours.
Palm’s Thai
5900 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. B
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 462-5073
www.palmsthai.com
Extensive Thai menu and live music, often performed by a Thai Elvis.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Beverly Center
121 N. La Cienega Blvd., #117
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 854-6467
www.pfchangs.com
Contemporary Chinese cuisine.
PHO 2000
928 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 386-4083
www.pho2000.com
Vietnamese food.
Sai Sai Japanese
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
501 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 624-1100
www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumlosangeles/restaurant/saiSai.html
Contemporary Japanese cuisine. Offers prix-fixe options and a special pre-theatre set menu.
Sushi Go 55
333 S. Alameda St., Ste 317
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-0777
www.sushigo55.com
Offers full Japanese menu and sushi. Free validated parking.
Toi on Sunset
7505 1/2 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 874-8062
www.toirockinthaifood.com
Rock-and-roll decor. Bangkok-style Thai food.
Coffee/Desserts
Diddy Riese Cookies
926 Broxton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 208-0448
www.diddyriese.com
Made-to-order ice cream cookie sandwiches.
Lucy Florence Coffee House
3351 W. 43rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 293-1356
www.lucyflorence.org
Live music some nights.
Maison du Pain
5373 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 934-5858
www.lamaisondupain.net
French-style bakery.
Mashti Malone’s
1525 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(866) 767-3423
www.mashtimalone.com
Gourmet ice cream with a middle eastern influence.
New Zealand Natural
L.A. LIVE
1011 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-4696
www.newzealandnatural.com
Award-winning ice cream and other frozen desserts.
Urth Caffé
West Hollywood
8565 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 659-0628
Downtown
451 S. Hewitt St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 797-4534
Fast Food
In-N-Out
9245 W. Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(800) 786-1000
www.in-n-out.com
Fresh hamburgers, fries and milkshakes.
Pink’s Hot Dogs
709 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 931-4223
www.pinkshollywood.com
Famous for chili cheese dogs.
Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers
2575 W. Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 389-9060
www.originaltommys.com
Famous for chili burgers and fries. Open 24 hours.
Fine Dining
Akasha
9543 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845-1700
www.akasharestaurant.com
Organic right down to hemp-upholstered seats and cotton uniforms. Large vegan menu and cruelty-free meats for the conscientious carnivore.
Border Grill Downtown L.A.
445 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 486-5171
www.bordergrill.com
Latin American cuisine.
Bottega Louie
700 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
www.bottegalouie.com
Renovated department store with a display of fine cheese and dessert, a pizza bar and a restaurant with an emphasis on small plates.
Empress Pavilion
988 N. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-9898
www.empresspavilion.com
High Chinese cuisine and dim sum. Validated parking in Bamboo Plaza.
Engine Co. No. 28
644 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 624-6996
www.engineco.com
American cuisine served in a classic fire station.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 745-9911
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Steakhouse destination with award-winning cuisine and wine selection.
McCormick and Schmick’s
600 W. Hope Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 629-1929
www.mccormickandschmicks.com
Pacific seafood grill. Great food specials during happy hour from 3-10 p.m. Monday through Friday.
M Grill
3832 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 389-2770
www.m-grill.com
Brazilian cuisine.
Pacific Dining Car
1310 W. 6th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 483-6000
www.pacificdiningcar.com
American cuisine and steaks. Open 24 hours.
Roy’s
800 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 488-4994
www.roysrestaurant.com
Hawaiian fusion cuisine with seafood focus.
Shiro
1505 Mission St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4774
www.restaurantshiro.com
French/Japanese fusion.
Indian
Ambala Dhaba
17631 Pioneer Blvd.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 402-7990
Offers Punjabi specialities such as goat.
Bombay Palace
8690 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 659-9944
www.bombaypalace.com
Indian food.
Rajdhani
18525 Pioneer Blvd.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 402-9102
Vegetarian Gujrati cuisine in Little India.
Italian
Angeli Caffe
7274 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 936-9086
www.angelicaffe.com
Evan Kleiman, host of NPR’s “Good Food,” cooks for this Melrose restaurant.
California Pizza Kitchen
735 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 228-8500
www.cpk.com
Eastside Market
1013 Alpine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 250-2464
www.esmdeli.com
This Italian deli is all that remains of Los Angeles’ erstwhile Little Italy.
Little Dom’s
2128 Hillhurst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 661-0055
www.littledoms.com
Italian food with a New Orleans twist.
Vincenti Ristorante
11930 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 207-0127
www.vincentiristorante.com
Named best Italian food in Los Angeles by LA Weekly critic Jonathan Gold.
Mexican/Latin American
Boca
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 745-0162
www.congaroom.com
Pan-Latin cuisine, with a unique late night menu.
Bossa Nova
7181 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 436-7999
www.bossafood.com
Brazilian cuisine with an Italian flare. Open until 4 a.m.
El Cholo
1121 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 734-2773
www.elcholo.com
Student Discount
USC students receive 50% discount from the price of entrees with ID (Monday through Thursday only).
El Tepeyac Café
812 N. Evergreen Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 267-8668
Known for its giant burritos.
La Fonda
2501 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5053
www.lafondala.com
Live mariachi music.
Los Balcones Del Peru
1360 N. Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 871-9600
Fine Peruvian cuisine within walking distance of the Arclight Hollywood.
Rosa Mexicano
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 746-0001
www.rosamexicano.com
Authentic Mexican cooking in a stylish atmosphere.
Versailles
1415 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 289-0392
www.versaillescuban.com
Cuban-style food.
Soul Food
Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch
523 Washington Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 578-1005
www.auntkizzys.com
Southern comfort food.
Cha Cha Cha
656 N. Virgil Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 664-7723
www.theoriginalchachacha.com
Caribbean-style cuisine.
Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘n Waffles
5006 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 934-4405 or (323) 936-3730
www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com
American, California, Southern and soul cuisine.
Other
Back Home in Lahaina
916 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 374-0111
www.backhomeinlahaina.com
Hawaiian food. See Website for current specials.
M Café de Chaya
9343 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-4300
www.mcafedechaya.com
Café with contemporary macrobiotic cuisine and a patisserie.
Papa Cristo’s Taverna
2771 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-2970
www.papacristos.com
Authentic Greek restaurant and grocery.
Shamshiri Grill
1712 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 474-1410
www.shamshiri.com
Persian cuisine.
Trader Vic’s
L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd., #A120
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 785-3330
www.tradervicsla.com
Live entertainment, tiki décor and Polynesian cuisine.
Wurstküche
800 E. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-4444
www.wurstkucherestaurant.com
An urban grill with a wide variety of artisanal sausage.
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