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.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Newport Seafood Restaurant
518 West Las Tunas DriveZagat 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!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Boiling Crab
129 W Main StBoiling 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!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
85C Bakery Cafe - Alhambra
300 W Main StFamous 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!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bon Appetea Cafe
7 S 2nd StAsian 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
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tasty Noodle House
827 W Las Tunas DrMust 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!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boiling Point
15488 S Western AveAuthentic Stinky Tofu hot pot - don't try if you are not adventurous!
Authentic Stinky Tofu hot pot - don't try if you are not adventurous! Newer location. longer waits.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boiling Point
15488 S Western AveAuthentic Stinky Tofu hot pot - don't try if you are not adventurous! Newer location. longer waits.
Arrive at 10:50am on weekdays to avoid waiting in line for the amazing $18 sashimi lunch special! Also open for dinner
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd StArrive 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!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Shabu-Shabu - Monterey Park
141 N Atlantic BlvdAuthentic 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.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HaiDiLao Hotpot
400 S Baldwin AveCan 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!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
3000 San Gabriel BlvdNeed 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
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln Avegoing 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!
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdBest 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!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake AveA 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.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pann's Restaurant
6710 La Tijera BlvdRight 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! next to the airport. watch the planes, 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!
336 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdAn LA must do! next to the airport. watch the planes, 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!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umami Burger
49 E Colorado BlvdTaking 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!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honey Badger Noodle Shop
555 W Main StTry 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!
584 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AvePopular 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 StWith 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!~~
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seafood Palace
17515 Colima RdLove crab? This is the go to place for Cantonese style crab at reasonable prices! All the other stir fry dishes are tasty as well!~~
Essentials
99 Ranch Market
771 W Garvey AveBrand new Asian supermarket
Japanese grocery store with quality products
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Gabriel
515 W Las Tunas DrJapanese grocery store with quality products
Rite Aid
6305 York BlvdPharmacy just in case you need it
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 StBrand new organic Asian supermarket 1 minute walk from our apartment. Also has a juice bar and a hot foods section.
Whole foods with reasonable prices. Fresh produce and nice healthy snacks :) Highly recommended for groceries. Our new favorite place!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
39 N Rosemead BlvdWhole foods with reasonable prices. Fresh produce and nice healthy snacks :) Highly recommended for groceries. Our new favorite place!
Entertainment & Activities
Privately owned beautiful and clean library. You can also print your boarding passes here.
Alhambra Civic Center Library
101 S 1st StPrivately owned beautiful and clean library. You can also print your boarding passes here.
Drinks & Nightlife
38 Degrees Ale House & Grill
100 W Main StEnjoy 38 beers on tap!
Arts & Culture
Movie theater 5 minutes walk from our house! Tuesdays and Sundays they have $6 movies!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance & IMAX
1 E Main StMovie theater 5 minutes walk from our house! Tuesdays and Sundays they have $6 movies!
Another LA fitness 6 minutes drive away just in case you want to check out different group classes.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LA Fitness
416 S Atlantic BlvdAnother LA fitness 6 minutes drive away just in case you want to check out different group classes.
Disneyland only a $20-25 Uber Pool ride away! take the headache out of LA traffic and no worries about parking!
3085 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland 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!Edit
3326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaI love the rides here! Don't miss the transformers ride, the studio tour, and Harry Potter opening April 2016!Edit
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 BlvdMy favorite clean, friendly massage place. 1 hr body massage is around $30 + tips. Ask for Shelly she is AMAZING!
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
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdMy 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
Shopping
Need a last minute dress shirt or yoga mat? No problem! Ross has everything you need at a great discount!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ross Dress for Less
201 E Main StNeed a last minute dress shirt or yoga mat? No problem! Ross has everything you need at a great discount!
Costco Wholesale
2207 W Commonwealth AveCostco just 4 minute drive away!
Target
2626 Colorado BlvdTarget very close to Costco.
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.
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGet 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...
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sturtevant Falls
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...
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.
1065 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardThe 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.