Guidebook for Alhambra
Food Scene
Zagat rated, one of the best Asian food in LA. The house special lobster is the dish to get at this midpriced Chinese Restaurant incorporating Vietnamese, Cambodian and Thai influences.
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Newport Seafood Restaurant
518 West Las Tunas DriveZagat rated, one of the best Asian food in LA. The house special lobster is the dish to get at this midpriced Chinese Restaurant incorporating Vietnamese, Cambodian and Thai influences.
Boiling Crab has a big following. If you are in the mood for Cajun seafood, this is the place to go!
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The Boiling Crab
129 W Main StBoiling Crab has a big following. If you are in the mood for Cajun seafood, this is the place to go!
Famous bakery from Asia with lines out the door (moves quick!) at all times of the day. Fresh baked bread served all day!
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85C Bakery Cafe - Alhambra
300 W Main StFamous bakery from Asia with lines out the door (moves quick!) at all times of the day. Fresh baked bread served all day!
Asian Fusion Cafe with boba, waffles and light meals!
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Bon Appetea Cafe
7 S 2nd StAsian Fusion Cafe with boba, waffles and light meals!
Must try their sweet and sour soup! Best in the US! Also good noodles and pan fried dumplings
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Tasty Noodle House
827 W Las Tunas DrMust try their sweet and sour soup! Best in the US! Also good noodles and pan fried dumplings
Authentic Stinky Tofu hot pot - don't try if you are not adventurous!
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Boiling Point
15488 S Western AveAuthentic Stinky Tofu hot pot - don't try if you are not adventurous!
Arrive at 10:50am on weekdays to avoid waiting in line for the amazing $18 sashimi lunch special! Also open for dinner
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Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd StArrive at 10:50am on weekdays to avoid waiting in line for the amazing $18 sashimi lunch special! Also open for dinner
Authentic Japanese Yakitori and Shabu Shabu lunch buffet during weekdays!
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Shabu-Shabu - Monterey Park
141 N Atlantic BlvdAuthentic Japanese Yakitori and Shabu Shabu lunch buffet during weekdays!
Can you get more authentic? Famous Hai Di Lao hot pot opened up in Arcadia Mall. Tastes just like China but will cost around $50 per head.
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HaiDiLao Hotpot
400 S Baldwin AveCan you get more authentic? Famous Hai Di Lao hot pot opened up in Arcadia Mall. Tastes just like China but will cost around $50 per head.
Starbucks
3000 San Gabriel BlvdNeed your Starbucks fix? just 5 minutes away by foot!
going to Disneyland? stop by the Original Pancake House nearby and get some amazing dutch-baby pancakes, bacon waffle, or my favorite corn beef cash b4 you head into the park! Expect long waits though
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The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln Avegoing to Disneyland? stop by the Original Pancake House nearby and get some amazing dutch-baby pancakes, bacon waffle, or my favorite corn beef cash b4 you head into the park! Expect long waits though
Best bakery in Los Angeles hands down! Stop by this always crowded cuban bakery and pick up some cheese rolls, potato balls, or plantain chips if you're around Universal Studios or Griffith Park!
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdBest bakery in Los Angeles hands down! Stop by this always crowded cuban bakery and pick up some cheese rolls, potato balls, or plantain chips if you're around Universal Studios or Griffith Park!
A true LA institution. This is where Snoop Dogg took David Beckham when Beckham first moved to LA! trust me, it definitely taste better than it sounds!
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Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake AveA true LA institution. This is where Snoop Dogg took David Beckham when Beckham first moved to LA! trust me, it definitely taste better than it sounds!
Right by the airport, this place may look familiar as the diner scenes from Pulp Fiction were shot here! Typical American Diner Breakfast fare all day.
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Pann's Restaurant
6710 La Tijera BlvdRight by the airport, this place may look familiar as the diner scenes from Pulp Fiction were shot here! Typical American Diner Breakfast fare all day.
An LA must do! Just 1 mile away from our apartment, order like a pro by asking for secret off-menu items! Double-double animal style, french fries well done, or go "healthy" w/ protein style burger!
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In-N-Out Burger
1210 N Atlantic BlvdAn LA must do! Just 1 mile away from our apartment, order like a pro by asking for secret off-menu items! Double-double animal style, french fries well done, or go "healthy" w/ protein style burger!
Taking the fast food burger upscale. This is where you can order fancy truffle burgers and truffle fries or just go with chef's choice if you're feeling adventurous!
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Umami Burger
49 E Colorado BlvdTaking the fast food burger upscale. This is where you can order fancy truffle burgers and truffle fries or just go with chef's choice if you're feeling adventurous!
Try their pasta-like fusion dry noodles! full of flavor and perfect texture!
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Honey Badger Cafe
11 W Main StTry their pasta-like fusion dry noodles! full of flavor and perfect texture!
Popular brunch place opened all day long. Not only does it have amazing pizzas, truffle fries, it also has a beautiful bakery section with yummy macarones!
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AvePopular brunch place opened all day long. Not only does it have amazing pizzas, truffle fries, it also has a beautiful bakery section with yummy macarones!
With a cheery, friendly owner, you can't go wrong at this 20 year old Alhambra establishment! Don't miss their very tasty yet reasonable buffet lunch 7 days a week!
Mahan Indian Restaurant
110 W Main StWith a cheery, friendly owner, you can't go wrong at this 20 year old Alhambra establishment! Don't miss their very tasty yet reasonable buffet lunch 7 days a week!
Love crab? This is the go to place for Cantonese style crab at reasonable prices! All the other stir fry dishes are tasty as well!~~
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Seafood Palace
17515 Colima RdLove crab? This is the go to place for Cantonese style crab at reasonable prices! All the other stir fry dishes are tasty as well!~~
Funky patio in a cathedral! Great people watching and equally great food! Cool little gem~
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Redbird
114 E 2nd StFunky patio in a cathedral! Great people watching and equally great food! Cool little gem~
J.J. Bakery & Cafe
150 E Main StGrab a sandwich or boba and some baked goodies!
Jasmine House Chinese Cuisine
11 W Main StTypical Cantonese fare. Good selection and good flavor
Japanese style fried chicken! Be prepared for a wait but well worth it! Don't forget to try the curry cream corn!
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Tokyo Fried Chicken Co.
122 S Atlantic BlvdJapanese style fried chicken! Be prepared for a wait but well worth it! Don't forget to try the curry cream corn!
New Flavor of India
3684 Rosemead Blvd9.99 yummy Indian buffet 7 days a week!
legendary "cookie monster" ice cream (blue) in a fresh donut!!! new location opening right down the street from us!
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Afters Ice Cream
1265 E Green Stlegendary "cookie monster" ice cream (blue) in a fresh donut!!! new location opening right down the street from us!
My personal favorite Korean BBQ! Be prepared for a 1-2 hr wait! New location opening 10 minutes from us!
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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
3465 W 6th StMy personal favorite Korean BBQ! Be prepared for a 1-2 hr wait! New location opening 10 minutes from us!
Best Ramen house in this area. the appetizers are to die for! Highly recommend fried octopus!
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Kopan Ramen
141 E Commonwealth AveBest Ramen house in this area. the appetizers are to die for! Highly recommend fried octopus!
walkable from our place in a little strip mall. Always busy and popular with the locals. Try their awesome chicken milanesa sandwich set which comes with fresh fried potato chips and a spicy relleno! Also has great breakfast sandwiches!
Spanglish Kitchen
526 North Atlantic Boulevardwalkable from our place in a little strip mall. Always busy and popular with the locals. Try their awesome chicken milanesa sandwich set which comes with fresh fried potato chips and a spicy relleno! Also has great breakfast sandwiches!
This little gem serves great fusion Italian food. Everything is yummy, we highly recommend the stuffed chicken dish! The Tiramisu is home-made and absolutely delightful!
Sage Bistro
521 W Main StThis little gem serves great fusion Italian food. Everything is yummy, we highly recommend the stuffed chicken dish! The Tiramisu is home-made and absolutely delightful!
We got our own Afters ice cream in Alhambra! Must try is their cookie monster in a freshly fried donut!
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Afters Ice Cream
1265 E Green StWe got our own Afters ice cream in Alhambra! Must try is their cookie monster in a freshly fried donut!
Authentic but clean Hong Kong style cafe. Roast Duck, Royal Chicken, and House Special Tofu are a must!
Ho Kee Cafe
533 S Del Mar AveAuthentic but clean Hong Kong style cafe. Roast Duck, Royal Chicken, and House Special Tofu are a must!
Essentials
99 Ranch Market
771 W Garvey AveBrand new Asian supermarket
Japanese grocery store with quality products
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Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Gabriel
515 W Las Tunas DrJapanese grocery store with quality products
Rite Aid
6305 York BlvdPharmacy just in case you need it
Costco Wholesale
2207 W Commonwealth AveCostco just 4 minute drive away!
Brand new organic Asian supermarket 1 minute walk from our apartment. Also has a juice bar and a hot foods section.
LOHAS Fresh Market
300 W Main StBrand new organic Asian supermarket 1 minute walk from our apartment. Also has a juice bar and a hot foods section.
My favorite Korean spa. Spend hours relaxing in the clay/salt/jade sauna rooms (co-ed) or enjoy the hot tub and steam room in the womens or men's section. Entrance fee : $25
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Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdMy favorite Korean spa. Spend hours relaxing in the clay/salt/jade sauna rooms (co-ed) or enjoy the hot tub and steam room in the womens or men's section. Entrance fee : $25
Whole foods with reasonable prices. Fresh produce and nice healthy snacks :) Highly recommended for groceries. 5 minutes from our home. Our new favorite place!
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Sprouts Farmers Market
39 N Rosemead BlvdWhole foods with reasonable prices. Fresh produce and nice healthy snacks :) Highly recommended for groceries. 5 minutes from our home. Our new favorite place!
Arts & Culture
Privately owned beautiful and clean library. You can also print your boarding passes here.
Alhambra Civic Center Library
101 S 1st StPrivately owned beautiful and clean library. You can also print your boarding passes here.
Movie theater 5 minutes walk from our house! Tuesdays and Sundays they have $6 movies!
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Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance & IMAX
1 E Main StMovie theater 5 minutes walk from our house! Tuesdays and Sundays they have $6 movies!
Disneyland only a $20-25 Uber Pool ride away! take the headache out of LA traffic and no worries about parking!
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Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland only a $20-25 Uber Pool ride away! take the headache out of LA traffic and no worries about parking!
I love the rides here! Don't miss the transformers ride, the studio tour, and Harry Potter opening April 2016!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaI love the rides here! Don't miss the transformers ride, the studio tour, and Harry Potter opening April 2016!
The First Friday of every month all year have all of LA's food trucks in one place. Grab a Bulgogi burrito from the Kogi truck (look for the longest lines!) and check out one of LA's trendy areas.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardThe First Friday of every month all year have all of LA's food trucks in one place. Grab a Bulgogi burrito from the Kogi truck (look for the longest lines!) and check out one of LA's trendy areas.
My favorite clean, friendly massage place. 1 hr body massage is around $30 + tips. Ask for Shelly she is AMAZING!
露露 Lulu Relax Day Spa
314 S San Gabriel BlvdMy favorite clean, friendly massage place. 1 hr body massage is around $30 + tips. Ask for Shelly she is AMAZING!
Drinks & Nightlife
38 Degrees Ale House & Grill
100 W Main StEnjoy beers on tap!
Shopping
Need a last minute dress shirt or yoga mat? No problem! Ross has everything you need at a great discount!
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Ross Dress for Less
201 E Main StNeed a last minute dress shirt or yoga mat? No problem! Ross has everything you need at a great discount!
Target
2626 Colorado BlvdTarget very close to Costco.
Everything Else
Another LA fitness 6 minutes drive away just in case you want to check out different group classes.
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LA Fitness
416 S Atlantic BlvdAnother LA fitness 6 minutes drive away just in case you want to check out different group classes.
Sightseeing
Get a glimpse of the Hollywood sign up close! The Observatory has parking just in case you don't want to hike up. Free and open during daylight hours.
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Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdGet a glimpse of the Hollywood sign up close! The Observatory has parking just in case you don't want to hike up. Free and open during daylight hours.
Easy-moderate hike to the Sturtevant Falls makes a nice half-day trip! Bring water and comfortable clothing. Don't expect a big waterfall, LA is in a drought...
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Sturtevant Falls
Easy-moderate hike to the Sturtevant Falls makes a nice half-day trip! Bring water and comfortable clothing. Don't expect a big waterfall, LA is in a drought...
An interesting way to start the day: head to the Santa Anita race track and head left of the grand stand to find Clocker's Corner. Grab a light breakfast and coffee, mingle with locals as you watch jockeys run their horses and train. A local institution with the San Gabriel mountains as a striking backdrop.
Clockers' Corner
24 West 50th AvenueAn interesting way to start the day: head to the Santa Anita race track and head left of the grand stand to find Clocker's Corner. Grab a light breakfast and coffee, mingle with locals as you watch jockeys run their horses and train. A local institution with the San Gabriel mountains as a striking backdrop.