Filipino food: Asian Noodles

Asian Noodles

Here's another restaurant recommended by my uncle. It's nestled in between Chinatown and Olvera Street on Spring street. Before this place I had never tried Filipino food of any sorts but I found it to be surprisingly good. The culinary influences are fairly obvious; from Chinese, to Malay, and even some Spanish all mixed together to create something unique and delectable. One dish that really stood out for me was their Beef Steak; brought to you sizzling on a skillet is an off paring of slice beef steak and french fries in a delicious sauce. At first I didn't know what to think of this dish but upon trying it, I was in love. I highly recommend trying the Beef steak, unless of course you're a Vegetarian than maybe the Vegetable Stir-Fry dish would suit you. I believe that Asian Noodles have a few Vegatarian dishes for one to choose from.


What to eat: Beef Steak, I forgot the rest since it's been a while but I'll edit later.
What to drink: There are few Filipino drinks and a small coconut that they'll cut a hole and put a straw in for you to drink
What to know before you go: It's somewhat small and may be crowded and doesn't take reservations but you can get food to go.
Where to park: There are a few lots that you have to pay for on the same street or metered street parking


643 N Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-1083

Damn good chinese food: Yang Chow

Yang Chow


I'll keep this post simple. I've been going to Yang Chow since I was a little kid, since my family frequented it often. It's in the heart of Chinatown and has been around longer than I. In my opinion, it is quite simply one of the best Chinese restaurant in town. Once you try it, I'm sure you'll agree, so head on over and give it a try. You'll notice the head shots of many famous people who also enjoy the food all over the walls. It's a little cramped inside but you should've seen how small it was years back before the added another room. If you only get one thing, I would suggest the Slippery Shrimp; it'll make you say "wow."



What to eat: Slippery shrimp, Yang Chow fried rice, beef and broccoli
What to drink: nothing special, I guess just try the hot tea
What to know before you go: During the lunch and dinner rush will draw large crowds so the parking will be scarce
Where to park: There is a car lot behind Yang Chow which is $0.75 if you get it validated but it's small, so you may have to park on any of the car lots in Chinatown.


CHINATOWN/LOS ANGELES
819 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
TEL: (213) 625 - 0811
FAX: (213) 625 - 7901
http://www.yangchow.com/index.html

Also, there are two other locations for those who don't live near Downtown.

THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
6443 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
TEL: (818) 347 - 2610
FAX: (818) 347 - 2613

PASADENA
3777 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
TEL: (626) 432 - 6868
FAX: (626) 432 - 4539