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A TASTE OF WILSHIRE CENTER A Few Good Local Chain Restaurants
Wilshire Center offers international cuisine ranging from casual quick-serve cafes to illustrious fine-dining establishments with banquet facilities.

AMERICAN
Taylor's Prime Steaks
3361 W. Eighth St., 213-382-8449
A real urban steak house, complete with dim lighting and red vinyl booths. Mouth-watering good meats, from a buttery filet mignon to juicy lamb chops. Or, for a real treat, go for the super aged culotte steak. Chicken and fish are also available. www.taylorssteakhouse.com

GREEK
Falafel Corner
690 S Irolo St., Suite 103 (corner of Irolo & 7th)
Ph: 213-252-4435
Serving fine Mediterranean cuisine to the Wilshire Center area since 1996. The Falefel Corner offers take out, dine in, delivery and catering. They are open daily from 10am - 7pm and closed Sunday.
www.falafelcornerla.com

KOREAN
Woo Lae Oak
623 S. Western Ave., 213-384-2244
Korean dining at its finest. The centerpiece of every meal is the selection of meats and/or seafood, which come marinated in robust and spicy sauces. Grilled tableside, these are served with rice and preceded by an array of vegetable dishes including the tangy-hot kimchee.
www.woolaeoak.com

Soot Bull Jeep
3136 W. 8th Street, 213-387-3865
Choose steak, short ribs, pork loin, baby octopus or other familiar and not-so-familiar meats and barbecue it on a grill in the middle of your table, add side dishes of pickled vegetables and salads.

EL SALVADORIAN
Texis Restaurants
698 South Vermont Ave., 213-387-8890
266 S Normandie Ave., 213-384-4575
The pupusas are made fresh with the best cheese and ingredients. The dinner plates are delicious.

FRENCH/CALIFORNIA
L'Aroma
3680 Wilshire Blvd., 213-387-7575
L'Aroma Restaurant on the fifth floor of the Aroma Wilshire Center Fitness Center and Spa, offers spectacular city views, a rooftop garden and seasonal menus of contemporary California-French cuisine, prepared by formally trained chefs (Le Cordon Bleu).
http://www.aromaresort.com/eng/laroma/laroma.asp

Café Metro
3438 Wilshire Blvd., 213-382-7099
A French bakery, coffeeshop and café offering organic coffee & fine teas, baked goods, smoothies, baguette sandwiches and fresh salads.

THAI
Andaman Thai
3446 Wilshire Blvd., (213) 382-5333
andamanthaila.com

MEXICAN
La Fonda
2501 Wilshire Blvd. , 213-380-5055
Authentic Mexican Restaurant featuring nightly entertainment with the famous Mariachi Los Comparos and Ballet Folklorico. 2-3 shows per evening - call for reservations

Gualaguetza
3337 ½ 8th Street, 213-427-0601
Highly authentic Oaxacan empanadas, tamales and moles bring crowds to this little unassuming Mexican restaurant, but it's worth the wait.

JAPANESE
Sake House by Hikari
3465 W 6th St., Ste 150, 213-389-4000
Located in the historical Chapman Market. They special in sushi, sashimi, and izakaya. They strive to serve the best dishes using the most fresh ingredients.
www.sakehousebyhikari.com

Furusato
3875 Wilshire Blvd., 213-380-0400
As you go into the bamboo-lined entry, you step into a corner of Japan. The meals at Furusato are served in a compartmentalized black, patent-leather box. Order one of the combination specials and you'll be served a choice of teriyaki (beef, chicken, or salmon) delicious vegetable tempura, and sashimi.

Wasabi
3445 Wilshire Blvd., 213-341-0999
A Japanese Noodle House featuring ramen noodles, wasabi rolls, udon and specialty fried rices with seafood, beef, chicken and pork.

Blue Fish
3456 Wilshire Boulevard., 213-252-4477
Fresh, Healthy, Traditional and New, The essence of traditional japanese cuisine brought into the 21st century. Nutritious, tasty, lowfat dishes served with care, joy and style.

MICROBREWERY
Rosen Brewery
213-880-1636
Microbrewery featuring eclectic California-Korean cuisine, lagers & seasonal brews in a futuristic rock and roll environment.

CHINESE
Dragon Restaurant
966 Vermont, 213-387-8833
A local favorite - Mandarin Chinese Specialties featuring pork, beef, chicken & seafood, served to customers in 14 rooms, which can be used for private parties.

Ching's
3600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

PHILIPPINE
Jeepney Grill
3470 W. Sixth St., 213-739-2971
At Jeepney, dining is anything but ordinary. The barbeque dinners include a variety of choices including short links of grilled longanisa, a pork sausage, served on a bed of garlicky hamfried rice.

BURGERS
Cassell's
3266 W. 6th Street, 213-480-8668
Voted in numerous polls (Zagat, LA Magazine) as having the "Best Burger" in LA, Cassell's is short on atmosphere, but strong on beef and their specialty --horseradish potato salad.

BAR FOOD
HMS Bounty,
3357 Wilshire Blvd., 213-385-7275
A neighborhood watering hole since 1937, this bar/restaurant was named "best bar" by Los Angeles Magazine.Regular customers frequent it day and night for the old-fashioned "steak and seafood" menu and hearty concoctions.

COFFEESHOP
Internet Café
Wilshire (at Normandie)
Open 24 hours, this coffee shop serves up hot & cold beverages, bakery items, salads and sandwiches along with hourly rental of Internet access

WILSHIRE VERMONT FOOD COURT
3183 Wilshire Blvd., 213.385.3100
(Four Great Tastes, at One Conveniet Place)
1) Great Steak & Potato Co.
2) Samurai Sam's
3) Johnny's NY Pizza
4) Salad By Design

STEAKHOUSE
Sizzler
710 s. Western Ave., 213-385-4747
Family dining with steaks, chicken and seafood and their famous "all-you-can-eat" salad bar.
www.sizzler.com

COFFEE SHOP
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
3810 Wilshire Blvd., 213-388-9763
3183 Wilshire Blvd., 213-381-6853
www.coffeebean.com‎

Starbucks
3680 Wilshire Blvd., 213-383-5370
www.starbucks.com

Tully's Coffee
3435 Wilshire Blvd., #141, 213-608-0464
www.tullyscoffeeshops.com

Denny's
3750 Wilshire Blvd., 213-384-1621
635 S. Vermont Ave., 213-386-3427
www.dennys.com

FAST FOOD/BURGERS
McDonald's
695 Western Ave., 213-384-6414
3454 Wilshire Blvd., 213-380-2824
341 S. Vermont, 213-383-6937
www.mcdonalds.com

Burger King
3540 Wilshire Blvd. 213-487-0636
www.burgerking.com

Carl's Jr.
3500 Wilshire Blvd., 213-386-6902

CHICKEN
El Pollo Loco
3929 Wilshire Blvd., 213-383-3351
www.elpolloloco.com

PIZZA
Numero Uno
3432 Wilshire Blvd., 213-386-6884
www.numerouno.com

Pizza Hut
3959 Wilshire Blvd., 213-380-5900
www.pizzahut.com

SANDWICHES
Togo's,
213-383-2711
www.togos.com

Subway
3959 Wilshire Blvd., 213-386-5222

JUICE BAR
Robek's Juice
3540 Wilshire Blvd., 213-487-7243
www.robeks.com

 

 
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