Good restaurants that get little fanfare

[notherhalo]

In the San Fernando Valley there is a Peruvian restaurant which makes fried rice that is 10000x better than any arroz chaufa in human history - but there's usually nobody there and their other dishes are average

Peru's Taste in Northridge/Van Nuys

[Tank]

We have a nifty little place in Eagle Rock called Señor Fish, and its a fantastic Mexican place.

Edited November 24, 2017 by Tank

[red321]

mas Islamic in Anaheim/Fullerton

best Chinese food in the county. 

Zait and Zatar on Brookhurst near the 5. hummus and shawarma that is out of this world. 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

The regional chain Black Bear Diner is terrific. They started with one location in northern California and have spread all over the west. I first ate at one in Reno about five years ago, and I saw on the menu that they have locations here (now three of them). Their chicken fried steak is incredible, and they have the best spicy sausage patties that I have eaten anywhere. The turkey platter is one of my go-to dishes there. Lots of different burgers, too.

[Keener]

I played mens softball and hoops with one of the owners, bruce, for several years.  His kid was in my little brother's class.  He started the chain in mt. shasta.  Its funny for me to see his commercials when the angels play on comcast bay area.

[Blarg]

42 minutes ago, red321 said:

mas Islamic in Anaheim/Fullerton

best Chinese food in the county. 

Zait and Zatar on Brookhurst near the 5. hummus and shawarma that is out of this world. 

The Islamic place on Orangethorpe? My wife, kids and my older brother love that place. I can't get over how gross the carpets were from people who slopped food all over the place. 

Crimson on Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica is my escape the office for an over long lunch of Mediterranean food on the patio. The chicken is always so juicy and tender with just the right seasoning. 

[JAHV76]

The Summit House in Fullerton is fantastic. It's pricey but their food and service are great.

[Blarg]

39 minutes ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

The regional chain Black Bear Diner is terrific. They started with one location in northern California and have spread all over the west. I first ate at one in Reno about five years ago, and I saw on the menu that they have locations here (now three of them). Their chicken fried steak is incredible, and they have the best spicy sausage patties that I have eaten anywhere. The turkey platter is one of my go-to dishes there. Lots of different burgers, too.

We made a stop in Bakersfield on the way back from Central Cal and enjoyed it a lot. My wife decided we could share a bread pudding and surprisingly she loved it.

Went to the one in Buena Park a whike ago when it had opened up. Not the same place at all. 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

1 minute ago, Blarg said:

We made a stop in Bakersfield on the way back from Central Cal and enjoyed it a lot. My wife decided we could share a bread pudding and surprisingly she loved it.

Went to the one in Buena Park a whike ago when it had opened up. Not the same place at all. 

Might need to give them a while to settle in. Places often aren't totally up to snuff when they first open.

[Blarg]

Went back, didn't change. I think they need the front office to step in.

Went to a Cracker Barrel in Arkansas and it was much better than the one in Tempe. Same with The Original Pancake House. The one in Minnesota was great, Laguna Hills crappy service and none of the same quality.

Edited November 24, 2017 by Blarg

[Redondo]

1 hour ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

The regional chain Black Bear Diner is terrific. They started with one location in northern California and have spread all over the west. I first ate at one in Reno about five years ago, and I saw on the menu that they have locations here (now three of them). Their chicken fried steak is incredible, and they have the best spicy sausage patties that I have eaten anywhere. The turkey platter is one of my go-to dishes there. Lots of different burgers, too.

We have one here in Bullhead City, AZ. Very large portions and always packed. Good food every time we have eaten there.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

A local place off the beaten path, for those who travel to Las Vegas: Carlito's Burritos on Sunset. Not quite your standard Mexican place, but rather New Mexico food. Some friends who are originally from NM put us onto this place. The food is excellent, family owned and operated place. In addition to numerous soft drinks (they have one of those big drink mixing machines), they also have horchata and other Mexican drinks.

It's not all that far from McCarran Airport. Planes pass directly overhead.

[Tank]

5 hours ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

The regional chain Black Bear Diner is terrific. They started with one location in northern California and have spread all over the west. I first ate at one in Reno about five years ago, and I saw on the menu that they have locations here (now three of them). Their chicken fried steak is incredible, and they have the best spicy sausage patties that I have eaten anywhere. The turkey platter is one of my go-to dishes there. Lots of different burgers, too.

Their breakfasts are good and their pies are fantastic.

[Jay]

15 hours ago, red321 said:

mas Islamic in Anaheim/Fullerton

best Chinese food in the county. 

Zait and Zatar on Brookhurst near the 5. hummus and shawarma that is out of this world. 

If I lived in that area I would eat at Zankou at least once a week. 

[well_red]

bigmista's bbq in long beach.  handy's in bixby knolls area is great too.

[red321]

16 hours ago, Blarg said:

The Islamic place on Orangethorpe? My wife, kids and my older brother love that place. I can't get over how gross the carpets were from people who slopped food all over the place. 

Crimson on Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica is my escape the office for an over long lunch of Mediterranean food on the patio. The chicken is always so juicy and tender with just the right seasoning. 

I ask for a table instead of floor seating

[ten ocho recon scout]

21 hours ago, red321 said:

mas Islamic in Anaheim/Fullerton

best Chinese food in the county. 

Zait and Zatar on Brookhurst near the 5. hummus and shawarma that is out of this world. 

A few of my buddies swear by that islamic chinese place. I tried to go with them once but it was closed.

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

El Ranchito in La Habra, on Beach. Their flour tortilla chips are amazing.

El farolito in placentia isnt underrated, it always has a line. But i think its mostly locals. I doubt people from out of the area know about it 

[Blarg]

You can believe TORS, he's kind of Mexican. Sort of. Like maybe fourth generation. Mixed. 

 

[Sully151]

Arby’s 

[AngelsLakersFan]

Best burrito in LA is at Cactus on Vine... there are a few others but this location seems to be something special (I've seen the owner here in the kitchen a couple of times).

[ten ocho recon scout]

3 hours ago, Blarg said:

You can believe TORS, he's kind of Mexican. Sort of. Like maybe fourth generation. Mixed. 

 

I make fresh salsa with all non gmo organic ingredients. And tacos with ronaine lettuce

[Jobu]

They're putting salmon in the tacos! 

[Lou]

37 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

I make fresh salsa with all non gmo organic ingredients. And tacos with ronaine lettuce

Dude. 

You gotta keep it real, carnal 

 

 

[Blarg]

5 minutes ago, Lou said:

Dude. 

You gotta keep it real, carnal 

 

 

I'd just like to point out that these are Dodger fans and fat boy (who is going down)  has season tickets in the AYCE Pavillion. 

Now... Fight! 

Edited November 25, 2017 by Blarg