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