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[broz0rs]

I used to live in LA for 20+ years before I moved up north to the Bay Area. It is so damned boring here. Whenever I visit, I try to pack in as many places as possible.

My new favorite Korean place is Kang Hodong Baekjeong, which is considered the most popular place for Korean barbecue at the moment. The surprising thing is that the restaurant is probably one of the most non-Korean friendly places I've eaten in.

There's also a convenience to this place in that it's in the epicenter of Koreatown's drinking culture. There are some famous Koreantown bars that are all within a block of each other.

The only bad thing is the wait. I've waited an hour for a table, but it's worth it. I recommend the beef or pork combo, as well as the dosirak (Korean lunch box rice). The value is outstanding.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

I used to live in LA for 20+ years before I moved up north to the Bay Area. It is so damned boring here. Whenever I visit, I try to pack in as many places as possible.

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Been meaning to try it, but how is it boring up there? Sometimes I wish I could move up there because the food scene seems pretty much what I'm into now.

 

[StopMakingSense]

I'm currently crushing on Guisados Tacos in East LA. Soooo good.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

I'm currently crushing on Guisados Tacos in East LA. Soooo good.

Love the fillings but man the tortillas are too thick IMO, sits in my stomach like a brick, I've been wondering if they will make them thinner for me.

 

[StopMakingSense]

Love the fillings but man the tortillas are too thick IMO, sits in my stomach like a brick, I've been wondering if they will make them thinner for me.

Heh, yeah, I kinda agree on the tortillas. Almost like a sope.

Still, fucking love that place.

 

[thirty]

WOOT I'm famous! /not really

http://www.latimes.com/features/foo...terey-park-20121212,0,6981285.story?track=rss

excellent. you guys have anything special going on for NYE?

 

[Zyzyxxz]

excellent. you guys have anything special going on for NYE?

We might not even be open since we usually close on Mondays and we haven't built up enough business yet but we'll see since I have no idea what's in the boss' mind.

 

[Xal-Shoota]

Forget about all this new years talk. This shit is happening TOMORROW!

http://www.songkick.com/concerts/14640069-turquoise-jeep-at-central-social-aid-and-pleasure-club

Anyone want to hit this up? Hard to find people I know who "get" Smang It, etc. Should be a fun time!

 

[Zyzyxxz]

Forget about all this new years talk. This shit is happening TOMORROW!

http://www.songkick.com/concerts/14640069-turquoise-jeep-at-central-social-aid-and-pleasure-club

Anyone want to hit this up? Hard to find people I know who "get" Smang It, etc. Should be a fun time!

Wish I could but I got work.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Forget about all this new years talk. This shit is happening TOMORROW!

http://www.songkick.com/concerts/14640069-turquoise-jeep-at-central-social-aid-and-pleasure-club

Anyone want to hit this up? Hard to find people I know who "get" Smang It, etc. Should be a fun time!

Dammit why do I have to be in Fresno

 

[killertofu]

So, my San Fran plans fell through. Going to drive to LA in a couple of weeks for another internship. Time to subscribe to this thread.

Any LA Gaffers need a roommate?

 

[Irnbru]

What kind of stuff are you into? Bars? Clubs (if so, what kind of music)?

Sorry for the late reply. But busy with family! Both really, in terms of clubs house and electronic would be my interests!

 

[Hazaro]

So, my San Fran plans fell through. Going to drive to LA in a couple of weeks for another internship. Time to subscribe to this thread.

Any LA Gaffers need a roommate?

If mine moves out I'll ask? It's a separate room.

Early Jan.

Still down? I'm booked 1st week of Jan though

 

[TheKaeptain]

I'm still out if town. Will be back around the 9th.

 

[killertofu]

If mine moves out I'll ask? It's a separate room.

Still down? I'm booked 1st week of Jan though

yeah could you?


I drove down to Miami for New Years. Coming from a relatively small college town, it felt like a precursor to LA traffic

 

[TheKaeptain]

What say you gaf?


http://blog.zagat.com/2012/12/12-best-noodle-shops-around-la.html

Do you agree?

 

[MonkeyKing]

What say you gaf?


http://blog.zagat.com/2012/12/12-best-noodle-shops-around-la.html

Do you agree?

I'll vouch for 101 Noodle Express. Their Beef Roll is next level.

 

[jstevenson]

Jinya is awesome and is walking distance for me. This has slowly become a problem

 

[killertofu]

Apartment hunting sucks

 

[Zyzyxxz]

What say you gaf?


http://blog.zagat.com/2012/12/12-best-noodle-shops-around-la.html

Do you agree?

Somewhat, Noodle 101 has been slipping for quite some time, I much prefer JTYH

 

[PG2G]

Somewhat, Noodle 101 has been slipping for quite some time, I much prefer JTYH

People actually get noodles at 101 Noodle Express?

 

[drunkendonuts]

hey all, just got into town last night. gonna meet up with some friends downtown this afternoon. not quite sure what we're going to do yet, but i'm excited. i'll subscribe to this thread.

 

[golem]

Mandarin Noodle House and Yamadaya are two of my favorites actually.. awesome food

Pho 79 is ok. Golden Deli down the street is better

The noodles arent all that at 101

Im not a fan of Santouka or Daikokuya (the quality has gone down severely in recent years. I'd recommend Shin Sen way above it). Actually I'd rank Yamadaya over Shin Sen.

 

[PG2G]

It is kind of hard to rate ramen when most of the shops focus on a particular style. It comes down to a mix of quality and personal preference.

 

[golem]

It is kind of hard to rate ramen when most of the shops focus on a particular style. It comes down to a mix of quality and personal preference.

Well, sure but Yamadaya, Shin Sen and Daikokuya all serve similar variations of tonkotsu ramen as their primary course. I'll agree that me not liking the shio and other style ramens at Santouka is more of a personal preference.

 

[PG2G]

Maybe you're right. I remember feeling the styles were different but I tend to just stick to shinsen Gumi because it is my fav of the group and is muuuuuch less hassle than daikokuya. So yeah, its been a while for me.

 

[TheKaeptain]

hey all, just got into town last night. gonna meet up with some friends downtown this afternoon. not quite sure what we're going to do yet, but i'm excited. i'll subscribe to this thread.

Prepare to learn a lot about the LA food scene.

 

[FelixOrion]

Spoiler

Is there a SanFran equivalent of this thread?

 

[KidA Seven]

hey all, just got into town last night. gonna meet up with some friends downtown this afternoon. not quite sure what we're going to do yet, but i'm excited. i'll subscribe to this thread.

Go to Tsujita and try their Tsukemen. You dip the ramen. The broth is some sexy shit.

You have to go before 2 pm though and during the weekends you can wait up to an hour and a half.

 

[woxel1]

hey all, just got into town last night. gonna meet up with some friends downtown this afternoon. not quite sure what we're going to do yet, but i'm excited. i'll subscribe to this thread.

There are gonna be major street closures Downtown tonight because of a marathon, so be prepared for some potentially awful traffic.

 

[clearacell]

Mandarin Noodle House and Yamadaya are two of my favorites actually.. awesome food

Pho 79 is ok. Golden Deli down the street is better

The noodles arent all that at 101

Im not a fan of Santouka or Daikokuya (the quality has gone down severely in recent years. I'd recommend Shin Sen way above it). Actually I'd rank Yamadaya over Shin Sen.

I can vouch for Pho 79...good place to go before watching a movie.

 

[drunkendonuts]

There are gonna be major street closures Downtown tonight because of a marathon, so be prepared for some potentially awful traffic.

my friends and i ended up going to little tokyo, we left around like 7:30. seemed like the right time to head out, too. after dropping them off in burbank, when we passed through downtown i saw a lot of streets were seriously backed up, guess we left at the right time.

probably gonna go somewhere else today, not quite sure yet. might try to find something good to eat in town.

 

[Linkhero1]

Is there anything to do at night that doesn't involve bars or clubs?

 

[killertofu]

Driving out of Florida in a few hours. I'm excited and nervous.


When's the next LA GAF meetup?

 

[Zyzyxxz]

Is there anything to do at night that doesn't involve bars or clubs?

Comedy?

 

[Linkhero1]

Comedy?

Any recommendations? I wouldn't mind seeing a comedy show.

 

[Hazaro]

Driving out of Florida in a few hours. I'm excited and nervous.


When's the next LA GAF meetup?

Found a place then? Guy here booked another month so no go on that.

Is there anything to do at night that doesn't involve bars or clubs?

I just watch StarCraft

 

[drunkendonuts]

Driving out of Florida in a few hours. I'm excited and nervous.


When's the next LA GAF meetup?

Ah nice, what route are you gonna take? My friend and I took I-10 pretty much all the way across. Just got slowed down in El Paso, Texas due to a random ass snowstorm. But yeah good luck on the trip here!

 

[killertofu]

We want to make a trip out of it so were heading through
New Orleans
Austin
Albuquerque
Grand Canyon
And Vegas

 

[beat]

Any recommendations? I wouldn't mind seeing a comedy show.

UCB or IO West, esp for improv / sketch. I like improv a lot and there is a ton of it around town, but I've always been entertained at UCB.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

RIP Huell Howser

http://www.latimes.com/entertainmen...dies-california-gold-20130107,0,7368070.story

 

[killertofu]

A little update.

I start my shift to drive and within 5 minutes a cop pulls me over. We wait a really long time for the ticket and he comes back and tells me that the computer is down and that I'm fine

But then I try to start my car up and the battery is dead. The cop doesn't have jumper cables and now I'm waiting on road side assistance while the cop is still pulled over behind me

 

[Hazaro]

A little update.

I start my shift to drive and within 5 minutes a cop pulls me over. We wait a really long time for the ticket and he comes back and tells me that the computer is down and that I'm fine

But then I try to start my car up and the battery is dead. The cop doesn't have jumper cables and now I'm waiting on road side assistance while the cop is still pulled over behind me

How far are you driving? Get your car in order!

 

[killertofu]

Well I should've turned off my engine right away. He took so long with the stupid ticket that my battery died.

Shouldn't cops have cables in their cars???

 

[Zyzyxxz]

Well I should've turned off my engine right away. He took so long with the stupid ticket that my battery died.

Shouldn't cops have cables in their cars???

Wait isn't it standard procedure to shut off your engine so you can't drive away while he's not paying attention or something?

 

[killertofu]

Wait isn't it standard procedure to shut off your engine so you can't drive away while he's not paying attention or something?

I had my engine off but my lights/heat were still on

 

[TheKaeptain]

Going back to LA today.

 

[killertofu]

IM HEREEEE

I have a few hours to kill. What should I do? I'm around Silverlake where that Elliot Smith murial was.

 

[sf2fanatic]

LA colder than Chi town today? Be careful out there LA peeps.

 

[killertofu]

Where can I get Korean BBQ? Are there vegetarian options?