Guidebook for Alhambra

Vivian & Cuyler
Vivian & Cuyler
Guidebook for Alhambra

Food Scene

Zagat rated, one of the best Asian food in LA. The house special lobster is the dish to get at this midpriced Chinese Restaurant incorporating Vietnamese, Cambodian and Thai influences.
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Newport Seafood Restaurant
518 West Las Tunas Drive
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Zagat rated, one of the best Asian food in LA. The house special lobster is the dish to get at this midpriced Chinese Restaurant incorporating Vietnamese, Cambodian and Thai influences.
Boiling Crab has a big following. If you are in the mood for Cajun seafood, this is the place to go!
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The Boiling Crab
129 W Main St
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Boiling Crab has a big following. If you are in the mood for Cajun seafood, this is the place to go!
Famous bakery from Asia with lines out the door (moves quick!) at all times of the day. Fresh baked bread served all day!
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85C Bakery Cafe - Alhambra
300 W Main St
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Famous bakery from Asia with lines out the door (moves quick!) at all times of the day. Fresh baked bread served all day!
Asian Fusion Cafe with boba, waffles and light meals!
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Bon Appetea Cafe
7 S 2nd St
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Asian Fusion Cafe with boba, waffles and light meals!
Must try their sweet and sour soup! Best in the US! Also good noodles and pan fried dumplings
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Tasty Noodle House
827 W Las Tunas Dr
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Must try their sweet and sour soup! Best in the US! Also good noodles and pan fried dumplings
Authentic Stinky Tofu hot pot - don't try if you are not adventurous!
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Boiling Point
15488 S Western Ave
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Authentic Stinky Tofu hot pot - don't try if you are not adventurous!
Arrive at 10:50am on weekdays to avoid waiting in line for the amazing $18 sashimi lunch special! Also open for dinner
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Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd St
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Arrive at 10:50am on weekdays to avoid waiting in line for the amazing $18 sashimi lunch special! Also open for dinner
Authentic Japanese Yakitori and Shabu Shabu lunch buffet during weekdays!
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Shabu-Shabu - Monterey Park
141 N Atlantic Blvd
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Authentic Japanese Yakitori and Shabu Shabu lunch buffet during weekdays!
Can you get more authentic? Famous Hai Di Lao hot pot opened up in Arcadia Mall. Tastes just like China but will cost around $50 per head.
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HaiDiLao Hotpot
400 S Baldwin Ave
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Can you get more authentic? Famous Hai Di Lao hot pot opened up in Arcadia Mall. Tastes just like China but will cost around $50 per head.
Need your Starbucks fix? just 5 minutes away by foot!
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Starbucks
3000 San Gabriel Blvd
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Need your Starbucks fix? just 5 minutes away by foot!
going to Disneyland? stop by the Original Pancake House nearby and get some amazing dutch-baby pancakes, bacon waffle, or my favorite corn beef cash b4 you head into the park! Expect long waits though
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The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln Ave
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going to Disneyland? stop by the Original Pancake House nearby and get some amazing dutch-baby pancakes, bacon waffle, or my favorite corn beef cash b4 you head into the park! Expect long waits though
Best bakery in Los Angeles hands down! Stop by this always crowded cuban bakery and pick up some cheese rolls, potato balls, or plantain chips if you're around Universal Studios or Griffith Park!
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia Blvd
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Best bakery in Los Angeles hands down! Stop by this always crowded cuban bakery and pick up some cheese rolls, potato balls, or plantain chips if you're around Universal Studios or Griffith Park!
A true LA institution. This is where Snoop Dogg took David Beckham when Beckham first moved to LA! trust me, it definitely taste better than it sounds!
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Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake Ave
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A true LA institution. This is where Snoop Dogg took David Beckham when Beckham first moved to LA! trust me, it definitely taste better than it sounds!
Right by the airport, this place may look familiar as the diner scenes from Pulp Fiction were shot here! Typical American Diner Breakfast fare all day.
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Pann's Restaurant
6710 La Tijera Blvd
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Right by the airport, this place may look familiar as the diner scenes from Pulp Fiction were shot here! Typical American Diner Breakfast fare all day.
An LA must do! Just 1 mile away from our apartment, order like a pro by asking for secret off-menu items! Double-double animal style, french fries well done, or go "healthy" w/ protein style burger!
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In-N-Out Burger
1210 N Atlantic Blvd
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An LA must do! Just 1 mile away from our apartment, order like a pro by asking for secret off-menu items! Double-double animal style, french fries well done, or go "healthy" w/ protein style burger!
Taking the fast food burger upscale. This is where you can order fancy truffle burgers and truffle fries or just go with chef's choice if you're feeling adventurous!
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Umami Burger
49 E Colorado Blvd
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Taking the fast food burger upscale. This is where you can order fancy truffle burgers and truffle fries or just go with chef's choice if you're feeling adventurous!
Try their pasta-like fusion dry noodles! full of flavor and perfect texture!
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Honey Badger Cafe
11 W Main St
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Try their pasta-like fusion dry noodles! full of flavor and perfect texture!
Popular brunch place opened all day long. Not only does it have amazing pizzas, truffle fries, it also has a beautiful bakery section with yummy macarones!
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave
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Popular brunch place opened all day long. Not only does it have amazing pizzas, truffle fries, it also has a beautiful bakery section with yummy macarones!
With a cheery, friendly owner, you can't go wrong at this 20 year old Alhambra establishment! Don't miss their very tasty yet reasonable buffet lunch 7 days a week!
Mahan Indian Restaurant
110 W Main St
With a cheery, friendly owner, you can't go wrong at this 20 year old Alhambra establishment! Don't miss their very tasty yet reasonable buffet lunch 7 days a week!
Love crab? This is the go to place for Cantonese style crab at reasonable prices! All the other stir fry dishes are tasty as well!~~
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Seafood Palace
17515 Colima Rd
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Love crab? This is the go to place for Cantonese style crab at reasonable prices! All the other stir fry dishes are tasty as well!~~
Funky patio in a cathedral! Great people watching and equally great food! Cool little gem~
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Redbird
114 E 2nd St
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Funky patio in a cathedral! Great people watching and equally great food! Cool little gem~
Grab a sandwich or boba and some baked goodies!
J.J. Bakery & Cafe
150 E Main St
Grab a sandwich or boba and some baked goodies!
Typical Cantonese fare. Good selection and good flavor
Jasmine House Chinese Cuisine
11 W Main St
Typical Cantonese fare. Good selection and good flavor
Japanese style fried chicken! Be prepared for a wait but well worth it! Don't forget to try the curry cream corn!
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Tokyo Fried Chicken Co.
122 S Atlantic Blvd
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Japanese style fried chicken! Be prepared for a wait but well worth it! Don't forget to try the curry cream corn!
9.99 yummy Indian buffet 7 days a week!
New Flavor of India
3684 Rosemead Blvd
9.99 yummy Indian buffet 7 days a week!
legendary "cookie monster" ice cream (blue) in a fresh donut!!! new location opening right down the street from us!
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Afters Ice Cream
1265 E Green St
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legendary "cookie monster" ice cream (blue) in a fresh donut!!! new location opening right down the street from us!
My personal favorite Korean BBQ! Be prepared for a 1-2 hr wait! New location opening 10 minutes from us!
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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
3465 W 6th St
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My personal favorite Korean BBQ! Be prepared for a 1-2 hr wait! New location opening 10 minutes from us!
Best Ramen house in this area. the appetizers are to die for! Highly recommend fried octopus!
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Kopan Ramen
141 E Commonwealth Ave
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Best Ramen house in this area. the appetizers are to die for! Highly recommend fried octopus!
walkable from our place in a little strip mall. Always busy and popular with the locals. Try their awesome chicken milanesa sandwich set which comes with fresh fried potato chips and a spicy relleno! Also has great breakfast sandwiches!
Spanglish Kitchen
526 North Atlantic Boulevard
walkable from our place in a little strip mall. Always busy and popular with the locals. Try their awesome chicken milanesa sandwich set which comes with fresh fried potato chips and a spicy relleno! Also has great breakfast sandwiches!
This little gem serves great fusion Italian food. Everything is yummy, we highly recommend the stuffed chicken dish! The Tiramisu is home-made and absolutely delightful!
Sage Bistro
521 W Main St
This little gem serves great fusion Italian food. Everything is yummy, we highly recommend the stuffed chicken dish! The Tiramisu is home-made and absolutely delightful!
We got our own Afters ice cream in Alhambra! Must try is their cookie monster in a freshly fried donut!
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Afters Ice Cream
1265 E Green St
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We got our own Afters ice cream in Alhambra! Must try is their cookie monster in a freshly fried donut!
Authentic but clean Hong Kong style cafe. Roast Duck, Royal Chicken, and House Special Tofu are a must!
Ho Kee Cafe
533 S Del Mar Ave
Authentic but clean Hong Kong style cafe. Roast Duck, Royal Chicken, and House Special Tofu are a must!

Essentials

Brand new Asian supermarket
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99 Ranch Market
771 W Garvey Ave
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Brand new Asian supermarket
Japanese grocery store with quality products
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Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Gabriel
515 W Las Tunas Dr
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Japanese grocery store with quality products
Pharmacy just in case you need it
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Rite Aid
6305 York Blvd
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Pharmacy just in case you need it
Costco just 4 minute drive away!
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Costco Wholesale
2207 W Commonwealth Ave
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Costco just 4 minute drive away!
Brand new organic Asian supermarket 1 minute walk from our apartment. Also has a juice bar and a hot foods section.
LOHAS Fresh Market
300 W Main St
Brand new organic Asian supermarket 1 minute walk from our apartment. Also has a juice bar and a hot foods section.
My favorite Korean spa. Spend hours relaxing in the clay/salt/jade sauna rooms (co-ed) or enjoy the hot tub and steam room in the womens or men's section. Entrance fee : $25
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Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire Blvd
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My favorite Korean spa. Spend hours relaxing in the clay/salt/jade sauna rooms (co-ed) or enjoy the hot tub and steam room in the womens or men's section. Entrance fee : $25
Whole foods with reasonable prices. Fresh produce and nice healthy snacks :) Highly recommended for groceries. 5 minutes from our home. Our new favorite place!
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Sprouts Farmers Market
39 N Rosemead Blvd
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Whole foods with reasonable prices. Fresh produce and nice healthy snacks :) Highly recommended for groceries. 5 minutes from our home. Our new favorite place!

Arts & Culture

Privately owned beautiful and clean library. You can also print your boarding passes here.
Alhambra Civic Center Library
101 S 1st St
Privately owned beautiful and clean library. You can also print your boarding passes here.
Movie theater 5 minutes walk from our house! Tuesdays and Sundays they have $6 movies!
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Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance & IMAX
1 E Main St
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Movie theater 5 minutes walk from our house! Tuesdays and Sundays they have $6 movies!
Disneyland only a $20-25 Uber Pool ride away! take the headache out of LA traffic and no worries about parking!
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
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Disneyland only a $20-25 Uber Pool ride away! take the headache out of LA traffic and no worries about parking!
I love the rides here! Don't miss the transformers ride, the studio tour, and Harry Potter opening April 2016!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
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I love the rides here! Don't miss the transformers ride, the studio tour, and Harry Potter opening April 2016!
The First Friday of every month all year have all of LA's food trucks in one place. Grab a Bulgogi burrito from the Kogi truck (look for the longest lines!) and check out one of LA's trendy areas.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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The First Friday of every month all year have all of LA's food trucks in one place. Grab a Bulgogi burrito from the Kogi truck (look for the longest lines!) and check out one of LA's trendy areas.
My favorite clean, friendly massage place. 1 hr body massage is around $30 + tips. Ask for Shelly she is AMAZING!
露露 Lulu Relax Day Spa
314 S San Gabriel Blvd
My favorite clean, friendly massage place. 1 hr body massage is around $30 + tips. Ask for Shelly she is AMAZING!

Drinks & Nightlife

Enjoy beers on tap!
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38 Degrees Ale House & Grill
100 W Main St
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Enjoy beers on tap!

Shopping

Need a last minute dress shirt or yoga mat? No problem! Ross has everything you need at a great discount!
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Ross Dress for Less
201 E Main St
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Need a last minute dress shirt or yoga mat? No problem! Ross has everything you need at a great discount!
Target very close to Costco.
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Target
2626 Colorado Blvd
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Target very close to Costco.

Everything Else

Another LA fitness 6 minutes drive away just in case you want to check out different group classes.
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LA Fitness
416 S Atlantic Blvd
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Another LA fitness 6 minutes drive away just in case you want to check out different group classes.

Sightseeing

Get a glimpse of the Hollywood sign up close! The Observatory has parking just in case you don't want to hike up. Free and open during daylight hours.
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Observatory ng Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Get a glimpse of the Hollywood sign up close! The Observatory has parking just in case you don't want to hike up. Free and open during daylight hours.
Easy-moderate hike to the Sturtevant Falls makes a nice half-day trip! Bring water and comfortable clothing. Don't expect a big waterfall, LA is in a drought...
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Sturtevant Falls
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Easy-moderate hike to the Sturtevant Falls makes a nice half-day trip! Bring water and comfortable clothing. Don't expect a big waterfall, LA is in a drought...
An interesting way to start the day: head to the Santa Anita race track and head left of the grand stand to find Clocker's Corner. Grab a light breakfast and coffee, mingle with locals as you watch jockeys run their horses and train. A local institution with the San Gabriel mountains as a striking backdrop.
Clockers' Corner
24 West 50th Avenue
An interesting way to start the day: head to the Santa Anita race track and head left of the grand stand to find Clocker's Corner. Grab a light breakfast and coffee, mingle with locals as you watch jockeys run their horses and train. A local institution with the San Gabriel mountains as a striking backdrop.