399417 Mon May 07 21:22:26 -0700 2007 25 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2550506 We have to take the Mini to Monrovia tomorrow for service. I don't really know this area well, so where should we drive to in the loaner car for lunch? Thanks! Mon May 07 21:22:26 -0700 2007 10864 sel 1 2550538 I like Wang's for two reasons. Inside there is a cool ambiance that allows you to forget the hot day outside and the space between the tables is just right. I also like the American style of the food. If it is not on the menu just ask. http://www.wangspalace.com/ Mon May 07 21:37:38 -0700 2007 2550506 90917 JeetJet 2 2619523 I can't beleive that no one has mentioned the best place in monrovia. The Mediterian Garden Grill on Foothill. Extreamly fresh ingrediends I can't believe that no one has mentioned the best place in Monrovia. The Mediterranean Garden Grill on Foothill. Extremely fresh ingredients. Start with the Fatush (not sure of the spelling) Salad then Get the Kabob combo for two – You will LOVE the lamb. Thu May 31 22:25:34 -0700 2007 2550538 102409 buggin 3 2624283 I second Garden Grill. They were supposed to have hookah by now, according to their advertisements the last time I was there. Sat Jun 02 18:14:53 -0700 2007 2619523 102776 subinthapa 1 2550548 Two places immediately spring to mind: - The Canadian Cafe (http://www.sangabrielvalleymenus.com/canadiancafe/ ) which serves poutine (though I've not had it) and a decent sandwich, and it's entertaining to boot. - Empanadas Gourmet & Pizza (http://www.monroviaoldtown.biz/profiles/empanadas.html ) which serves some really good empanadas (baked, not fried) - the service can be enthusiastic and slow, so if you're really cramped for time, I wouldn't recommend it. Mon May 07 21:44:36 -0700 2007 2550506 58039 ElsieDee 2 2550581 The Canadian Cafe. I have not eaten thee since Carlos left. I did like the Ham and Cheese on grilled sourdough along with the poutine fries. Their chicken is also what they do right --very good. Mon May 07 22:05:23 -0700 2007 2550548 90917 JeetJet 2 2567637 Stay away from the Canadian Cafe...Trust me Aye!. Mon May 14 07:53:43 -0700 2007 2550548 13702 Ollie 3 2567647 Why? Mon May 14 07:57:13 -0700 2007 2567637 10864 sel 1 2550550 Los Gueros ... go for the tableside guacamole. Los Gueros 313 West Huntington Drive Mon May 07 21:47:11 -0700 2007 2550506 11583 ipsedixit 1 2550551 You're right next to Arcadia, so you can get dim sum at Din Tai Fung. (no soup dumplings on weekday lunches..) You should probably get there early to avoid the lines. Afterwards, you can hop on over to JJ Bakery, or get shaved ice at Sin Ba La. As a matter of fact, you could eat at Sin Ba La, too. A lot closer to Monrovia, on Restaurant Row, is Matt Denny's Ale House..not many people on the board know of the place, but there are a lot of regulars there. They have a fantastic chinese chicken salad. There's Sesame Grill, which have been mostly misses for me...Mako is a sushi restaurant next door. I ate there once and recall a fabulous baby lobster handroll using lettuce. Within downtown Monrovia itself, I find the place pretty dismally lacking. There are a couple of places I only drop into when say, I'm at the Kirkorian. Peach Cafe makes chocolate waffles, good size omelets, and lots of baked goods -- everything's 'homemade', and I especially love this multi-berry pie and the lemon bar. Mon May 07 21:47:54 -0700 2007 2550506 11006 chica 2 2550727 I think what chica is referring to is Maki & Sushi (next to Sesame Grill). Korean-owned with fast, efficient service. It's a busy little place and the fish is fresh. They do a lot of different rolls. You get free miso soup and edamame beans when you are seated. Also, what about Taco Lita? http://www.myspace.com/taco_lita Tue May 08 00:22:35 -0700 2007 2550551 94594 greenpapaya 3 2550774 oops! Yes, thank you for the correction. :) Tue May 08 02:12:46 -0700 2007 2550727 11006 chica 4 2551592 There is a Mako in Arcadia (on Live Oak) that offers pretty good sushi. Tue May 08 09:54:35 -0700 2007 2550774 11583 ipsedixit 3 2551162 I would second Maki and Sushi. It is a terrific value and we've enjoyed the food there several times. The baked lobster roll and the enormous noodle soups are wonderful! And, the sushi is decent as well. Tue May 08 07:42:38 -0700 2007 2550727 14467 cfylong 1 2550572 I haven't been to La Parisienne (1101 E Huntington Dr., Monrovia) in several years...but they had enjoyable French food when I did go. Mon May 07 22:01:46 -0700 2007 2550506 26590 socalqtpi 2 2620823 We've been taken there way too many times, and finally last time it was so dismal even the parents decided it was no longer worth the effort or expense. Pretentious menu, pretentious decor, food ranging from adequate to ludicrous - we've eaten much better at La Vie for much less money. Fri Jun 01 11:01:38 -0700 2007 2550572 11478 Will Owen 1 2550659 Wang's for what I call Chinese comfort food, Din Tai Fung for XLB. Canadian Cafe if you want a burger and some poutine; Domenico's for pizza, lasagna or sausages with peppers and potatoes. More on Wang's: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/347685 More on Domenicos: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/50335 More on Din Tai Fung: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/50446 Photo of the pea bacon sandwich, poutine and Montreal Chicken at Canadian Cafe here: http://indefatigable-indolence.org/sitebuilder/images/Copy_of_Canadian_Food_4-600x441.jpg Mon May 07 23:20:57 -0700 2007 2550506 10059 ChinoWayne 1 2550678 I am suprised no one's mentioned Zelo Pizza. It is technically in Arcadia but only by 1 block. It is a destination place for sure. http://www.laweekly.com/eat+drink/counter-intelligence/into-the-deep/8740/ Mon May 07 23:33:28 -0700 2007 2550506 11023 oro3030 2 2550760 I second the Zelo pizza reccomendation. The pizzas are unique and tasty. Paco's nearby will fill you up with their large portions. Peach Cafe is nice as well Tue May 08 01:40:33 -0700 2007 2550678 66937 crystaw 2 2551376 I was trying to remember the name of this place last night. All I could think of was cornmeal crusted pizza...glad you posted it! Tue May 08 08:52:13 -0700 2007 2550678 26590 socalqtpi 1 2550743 if you want americanized chinese food (as another poster pointed out), go to wang's in monrovia. for authentic chinese, go to arcadia, where you can find a lot: dim sum at full house or hop li dumplings at din tai fung (northern chinese food coming out of taiwan, actually) cantonese comfort food at may mei on duarte taiwanese comfort food at sin ba la. kiyosuzu in arcadia is a great japanese place with good lunch specials: sushi, soba, etc. i usually go at night and order a la carte, but the lunch deals are a steal. zelo for good pizza in arcadia as well. if you want good mexican, you can also head a mile or two east toward duarte, though i'm not as familiar with the area. lots of taquerias if you just drive on huntington or duarte, though. there's also a senor fish, which has great mexican seafood and fish tacos right off of mountain, i think. Tue May 08 00:50:02 -0700 2007 2550506 12950 Bert 1 2551208 The Peach Cafe. See link below. Good food - try the Monte Cristo if on the menu. http://thepeachcafe.com/ My review (it just says from Chowhound) is on their site. Tue May 08 08:05:40 -0700 2007 2550506 12400 WildSwede 1 2552019 Lots of great recs here. I'd like to add LeRoy's, on Huntington Drive just west of Mayflower, on the north side of the street. Diner-type place, with fantastic breakfasts (also served for lunch) and sandwiches/burgers/ etc. They have tater tots! Michelle Tue May 08 11:37:02 -0700 2007 2550506 11822 Michelle 2 2552024 Second LeRoy's for breakfast. Tue May 08 11:38:31 -0700 2007 2552019 10059 ChinoWayne 1 2570254 i second DIN TAI FUNG. you can also go next store to the PHOENIX FOOD BOUTIQUE if you have a wait and have the crispy chicken wings. the forbidden black rice with young coconut for dessert is good next door too. or go across the parking lot to JJ's for dessert. we usually finish it off by going to the funky gift store on the other side of DTF for gum and japanese candy. Mon May 14 23:11:03 -0700 2007 2550506 22959 revets2 1 2620833 Another good lunch choice is Chang's Garden, around the corner from Din Tai Fung on Duarte Rd. Very good lunch specials that are NOT your usual "lunch-special" fare, and remarkably friendly service. Fri Jun 01 11:04:38 -0700 2007 2550506 11478 Will Owen