South LA Alley’s

STi Stock Wheels – 245/40/18

HKS Dual Tail Pipes!

Spent the night looking for a good photo spot in Los Angeles.  Successfully found the tunnel that is used for various movie shots.  (i.e. Italian Job)

Los Angeles is a busy city, but somehow, we managed to find LA deserted and all the lights are green.  Ironic right?

Best burgers in the Los Alamitos, CA area. The Jr Burger can fill you up, but you have to get the original Volcano Burger because it is delicious. Even if I get full… I will manage to finish the whole thing. But save room, because you will have to try the chili cheese fries. Its hot fresh fries with hot chili and cheese. MMMmmmm! If you don’t get a burger, just go and get some chili cheese fries.

Warning, this location is across the street from Los Alamitos High School… avoid afternoons because the kids swarm the place.

I love this place so much, I made sure I went there for my 1 hr lunch break just to get fries… !!!

3652 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
562.430.6004

Being a big fan of Mexican food, I have found a great little Mexican food chain in the Southern Cali… TACO MEXICO.  

I always get regular tacos and horchata.  But I just tried their carne asada tacos and its pretty good with the cheese.  Want a good cheap burrito?  Get a burrito because it’s a lot of meat and it fill you up!!! All of it is really cheap … $1.25 for a taco!!

Locations:

Hacienda Heights – 60 fwy, exit Hacienda Blvd (cash only)

(626) 336-9085

Los Angeles – Downtown LA – Corner of 9th and Broadway (accept debt cards)

Authentic Korean tofu house in Gardena. Overall, the food is good. Galbi is definitely the best part of the meal. But the tofu is awesome. They soon tofu is hooked up with seafood. If I’m in Gardena, then I’ll visit this spot for some good home cooking Korean Food. Open late and weekends!

Groups: up to about 6 … because it gets full in there at lunch

King Tofu House
1425 W Artesia #17
Gardena, CA 90247

310.324.1155

If you are looking for home style Greek food, then you should check out Willy’s Eatery. Willy’s is a mom and pop deli that serves up some great breakfasts and lunch. The owners are Ann and Willy! And yes, they are there everytime! I really liked their signature gyros, but they had one mean chicken sandwich. If you order the meal, it comes with Greek rice and big bowl of salad. The food is reasonably priced and there is indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a small spot, but the owners really worked on making it comfortable. This is one of my many new lunch spots in Anaheim.

Recommend: Lunch Specials

Party Trays and To-Go Orders are available!

Willy’s Eatery
2101 E. Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92806

714.535.6713

Located in the Belmont Shore neighborhood, this sports bar sits on its own little block a short distance from the beach. The venue is strictly 21+ and they card at both doors. There is a large bar with plenty of seating. It’s so big that you don’t have to search far for an empty table to sit. There is a row of billiards tables located across from the bar that you can rent (they charge by the hour). It’s a great spot to go and hang out with friends and have beers and a good laugh.

Yankee Doodles Sports Bar & Billiards

4100 E Ocean Blvd

Long Beach, CA 90803

562.439.9777

*This is an older location and it has a old Long Beach feel to it. That’s where the dive bar feeling comes from. However, the Santa Monica location is much newer and newer tables and tvs. Choose wisely.

This new grocery store is a great addition to the healthier food industry. Fresh & Easy has a smaller scale of items and simple variety. They have just enough items to make sure you fulfill your shopping list, but they don’t overwhelm you with tons of variety. The name of the store is exactly what they are doing, providing fresh produce and food is prepared daily without preservatives. I like Fresh & Easy’s own line of products, such as their Blue Corn & Chili Lime Crackers … these are spicy little crackers with a jalapeno twist.

They have some excellent meal ideas too. I really enjoyed their large carne burrito; microwave and you’re ready to eat. They also have meals on the go, pre-prepped and easily heated for lunch. And they are only $3.99-4.49.

Fresh & Easy also has a neighborhood-friendly policy, where they limit the number to deliveries to a store to reduce noise, traffic and disruptions in local neighborhoods. Such as delivering late at night when homes are near by. They also has routes that stay clear of school zones during drop-off and pick-up times.

I definelty enjoyed my experience and I will be going back as much as I can.

Long Beach location: Spring St and Palo Verde Ave

Fresh and Easy has many other locations: www.freshandeasy.com

Check out this incredible dive bar! The drinks at this location are great! Everyone has a monkey theme… I had a Breezy Monkey. But if your looking for a good time, try the Green Monster (it’s gonna get you good.)

Karaoke starts at 4pm… and it goes all night on Friday! You can sing your hear away, but you’re on camera… so the people in the back can see whats going on at the stage! Its awesome! There is one large bar and they serve some strong drinks! Don’t expect awesome food… its a bar. But the dumplings were well worth it and the sauce was good.

Advice: get your songs in early, the wait was almost 3 hours on Friday!

Groups: YES!

Brass Monkey

3440 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA

213-381-7047

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