Lunch in Koreatown, LA

[cruelshooz]

Hey folks --

I am a NYC transplant working in Koreatown in LA (near Wilshire & Vermont) for a month or so. Can anyone suggest any places that are good for lunch? So far I've have excellent spring rolls at Pho #9 and a good burger at Casells, but I'm not sure where else to go. Suggestions for pizza, deli sandwiches, mexican, or any other lunch type stuff would be greatly appreciated!

cheers,

-shooz

[hollywood]

Culotte steak and martini at Taylor's, 3361 W. 8th. Good Oaxacan and Mexican Cokes at Guelaguetza down the block on 8th.

[arkestra]

Though I've never been there, Langer's Deli is an L.A. institution and is not far from where you are. (704 S Alvarado St • 213-483-8050) I don't know how it will compare to NY delis

[hollywood]

Though I've never been there, Langer's Deli is an L.A. institution and is not far from where you are.  (704 S Alvarado St • 213-483-8050)  I don't know how it will compare to NY delis

Langer's is only open to 4:00 pm. Just get the pastrami on rye. You get a choice of 2 mustards. It's very good. No need to complicate things with slaw, etc. If you need fake IDs, phony auto insurance certificates, green cards, drugs, etc., you can try the market across the street in MacArthur Park (or you could just ride in a paddle boat).

[russ parsons]

if you're up for korean, you can have a feast at yongsusan for less than $30 each. prix fixe menu, so no wondering what to order next. seriously great food.

[JFLinLA]

Though I've never been there, Langer's Deli is an L.A. institution and is not far from where you are.  (704 S Alvarado St • 213-483-8050)  I don't know how it will compare to NY delis

Langer's is only open to 4:00 pm. Just get the pastrami on rye. You get a choice of 2 mustards. It's very good. No need to complicate things with slaw, etc. If you need fake IDs, phony auto insurance certificates, green cards, drugs, etc., you can try the market across the street in MacArthur Park (or you could just ride in a paddle boat).

From Wilshire/Vermont, take the Red Line to the MacArthur Park Station, you're half a block from Langer's. Rail and good pastrami . . . almost like New York.

[Joe Blowe]

If you're up for Korean, and want to spend around 8 bucks:

Sokongdong Tofu

2716 W. Olympic Bl., #104

Los Angeles, CA 90006

213-380-3737

lil' map

[jschyun]

I wonder if Jonathan Gold checks this forum. He could tell you. He's basically a food encyclopedia of the L.A. area.

[hollywood]

I wonder if Jonathan Gold checks this forum.  He could tell you.  He's basically a food encyclopedia of the L.A. area.

From the LA Weekly, here, along with Taylor's (don't ask--comes up separately), are Gold's Koreatown picks.

http://www.laweekly.com/food/search_return...&go.x=9&go.y=15