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San Gabriel Valley

Sausage Los Angeles

Chengdu Noodle House Sausage

Taking stock of your surroundings is key. The best dishes might require prior knowledge, existing off-menu or listed on handwritten papers taped to walls…in other languages. Chengdu Noodle House, a Sichuan-style restaurant from Helen...
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Lobster Los Angeles

Elite Lobster with Rice Cakes

Chinese banquet dining is serious business in the San Gabriel Valley, though you might never know, since most of these meals take place in private rooms, drawing from negotiated, unprinted menus. My in-laws are...
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Chinese Food Los Angeles

E&J Yummy Kitchen Rice Noodle Rolls

Rice’s versatility is on full display at E&J Yummy Kitchen, a focused Hong Kong style restaurant with two-toned walls and an ocean mural that opened in a Monterey Park plaza in 2015. They feature...
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Sandwich Los Angeles

Harlowe’s French Dip Pork Dip [CLOSED]

Los Angeles is the undisputed French dip capital of the world, with Philippe’s and Cole’s both vying for inventor credit way back in 1908. I’ve always been partial to Phillipe’s, but regardless, Los Angeles...
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Fish Los Angeles

Alexander’s Steakhouse Hamachi Collar

Bay Area restaurant group Alexander’s Steakhouse debuted a branch near Pasadena City Hall in 2015 and instantly gave CUT a run for its money as L.A.’s ritziest steakhouse. The dining room boasts A5 grade...
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Banh Mi Los Angeles

Terrace Pork Belly Banh Mi

The Terrace is the most casual restaurant at The Langham Huntington Pasadena, a historic property that dates to 1907. The California bistro has a shaded patio overlooking the pool and serves refined food. Chef...
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