Comments on: 15 Days of Eating Lunch in Downtown LA

By: Steve L

Steve L — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:14:49 +0000

Uncle John’s Ham and Egg’s on 8th and Olive. Spicy Chosun Pork Chops with scrambled eggs, rye toast and cheap (but delicious) lemonade from the 2 gallon container. Closes at 3pm but my favorite breakfast lunch place in DT and you are in and out for under $10. S

By: artichokey

artichokey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:55:51 +0000

For something a little fancier, Kendall’s offers 25% off your bill for people with juror badges – it’s on Grand and first at the Music Center (I had jury duty in January and our judge – who was a dead ringer for Johnny Carson – told us about that secret).

By: Matt Mitchell

Matt Mitchell — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:55:05 +0000

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I hit up Mendocino yesterday and the Sandwich Shop today. Next is Grand Central Market and maybe Little Tokyo for noodles if I have time.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:28:25 +0000

Grand Central Market! Here are my suggestions there:

The absolute MUST there is Tacos Tumbras a Tomas. Don’t get a burrito if you need to stay awake for the rest of the day. But the tacos at $2.50 a piece are amazing and they give you ridiculous amounts of meat (plus an extra tortilla so you can make two tacos if you’re so inclined). I like the carnitas.

The Chinese Food place (I can’t remember the name) that faces the entrance on Hill street is good. I like their Won Ton Soup.

Again…can’t remember the name but there is a place that sells pupusas that is outstanding. They are on the East side of the building, about in the middle of the market.

If you are able to make it as far as California Plaza (depending on how much lunch time you have) you definitely need to check out Mendocino Farms for sandwiches.

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:49:54 +0000

I did jury duty a few years ago for 7 days and I just ate at Philippe every day. Maybe not the most exciting thing but I was certainly happy.

By: Fred Camino

Fred Camino — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:45:42 +0000

Hop on a southbound bus on Hill or Grand and hit up Colori Kitchen at 8th/Olive.

I second aldo’s suggestion for Sandwich Shop, the Gogi Hoagie in particular.

By: mikomay

mikomay — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:54:23 +0000

sushi gen in little tokyo for sashimi special

By: travis

travis — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:42:52 +0000

little tokyo is a good idea. not too bad of a walk, but you can’t dilly dally.

on thursdays, city hall has a farmers market right across the street from the courthouse. great selections, music, and you don’t have to go far.

By: aldo

aldo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:49:43 +0000

Don’t let distance deter you. If you time it right the DASH will get you alot of places quick.

And Pitfire Pizza is good, but I think Rocket Pizza is better. (Three blocks down on fourth.) 4th and Main area actually has quite a bit of choices, with Blossom (Vietnamese), Pete’s, and about one block further you have the Nickel Diner (which I’ve found to be hit and miss).

Daikokuya in little tokyo for some noodles of course. And fugetsu-do for some yummy pastries.

There’s a place on 6th between Broadway and Hill called the Sultan, which doesn’t look like much, but has great food. SANDWICH SHOP (yes that’s the name) at 6th and Grand makes some delicious sandwiches.

You can also have something yummy at the Farmer’s Market in Pershing Square on Wednesdays.

By: Matt Mitchell

Matt Mitchell — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:23:24 +0000

Pitfire is a good choice, I’ll be hitting up Grand Central Market a couple of times too probably.