Lunch in Lakewood??
Want to meet my BF for lunch. She's in Irvine and I in Santa Clarita. She say's Lakewood is 1/2 way... I don't know anything about the area. What about La Casita in Bell?? Any better suggestions. Thx Chow Pals. You've always offered up the best!
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sbritchky
Oct 4, 2008 10:12 AM
Your friend needs a new map service -- Lakewood is much closer to Irvine than to Santa Clarita.
Other restaurants mentioned here are good, but in the general vicinity of a midpoint, I highly recommend La Casita, one of our top Mexican restaurants. Try the Chiles en Nogada -- delicious pepper, stuffing, and sauce -- always accompanied by an outstanding soup and excellent chips dripping with two or more moles. Homey, charming service, as well.
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Lakewood the exact midpoint b/w Irvine and Santa Clarita? :) La Casita is not exactly near Lakewood, but is a great CH-y sorta place. Great moles and chilaquiles. Renu Nakorn Thai in Norwalk is not too far from Lakewood, just off the 5 for each of you. As already mentioned, Artesia has many CH recommended Indian spots.
How 'bout each take Metrolink into downtown LA? Gots Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Olvera St. Just a suggestion, as it'd probably be cheaper than the cumulative amt of gas spent driving.
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Kitchen Queen
Oct 5, 2008 06:58 PM
Yes! I agree. She is at the advantage. No go on the Metro - She's not very adventurous (if riding the metro is) What about the 605 fwy. Something along the route that is go lunch eats and fair in drive for us both??
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If Lakewood, and you don't mind crowded diner settings, I would recommend Jongewaard's Bake N Broil, just south of Lakewood for their hamburger/pie combo and a red velvet cupcake for the road. There are plenty of posts about Jongwaard's on this board.
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Kitchen Queen
Oct 2, 2008 10:24 AM
Yes, thank you. Have read about this restaurant. Good choice! Anything ethnic out there??? Ethiopian, Indian, Asian/...
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re: Kitchen Queen
If Indian is an option, Artesia is right next to Lakewood, although parking can be difficult. Woodlands is a South Indian veggie buffet, including dosas and is in a shopping center with a big parking lot. There are lots of other choices in Artesia as well.
Benley near the 605 Freeway near Wardlow (quasi-Vietnamese). (NE corner of Warldow and Norwalk in the shopping center at the far end.
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Woodlands Indian Cuisine
11833 Artesia Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701-
re: mlgb
as much as i love my bnb, i have to go along with mlgb. Woodlands would be a much better solution. a) it's right off the 91 freeway, so transportation-wise it's quite easily accessible. b) they have a weekday lunch special that is absolutely insane. It's like $10 for all you can eat ... and though it's steam-table stuff, Indian stews, etc., hold up really well. Get your choice of 2-3 side dishes, they make a fresh dosa for you ... c) it's really, really good.
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