Fast-Casual Restaurant Concepts in Los Angeles Area...

[bashbro]

Hi all,

I am visiting LA in a week and my purpose of the trip is to go restaurant hopping and check out different restaurant concepts, mainly sushi and fast-casual ones.

I know of Fresh East, Salad Bowl Cafe, and The Counter...

Anyone have any suggestions for me? Places I must visit?

Thanks.

[Servorg]

Sounds like you would enjoy the California Chicken Cafe (more than one location - see their website) and Mendocino Farms (also more than one location - see their website too). For sushi we have a wide range of choices. Are you looking for budget minded places or?

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Mendocino Farms
300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA

California Chicken Cafe
2401 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

Mendocino Farms
444 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

[wienermobile]

Another big vote for Mendocino Farms. Some great sandwiches here. The sandwitch of the month is a Steak & Gruyere Melt hand carved steak with Gruyere and smoked gouda fondue, roasted mushrooms, balsamic onions, sauteed winter greens, and tomatoes on panini grilled dolce forno pretzel roll, served with a side of horseradish crema is great. The Marina Del Rey location is open until 9pm.
http://mendocinofarms.com/

[bashbro]

Thanks for the info. I will definitely check these places out.

As for sushi, budget doesn't matter. Just trying to visit all the "must see" places etc.

Thanks again.

[carter]

Might try SugarFish by Nozawa, with several locations now open, including downtown LA and Brentwood.

[wienermobile]

I also like Umami Burger. Some very creative and tasty burgers.
http://www.umamiburger.com/

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Umami Burger
850 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Umami Burger
4655 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

[ElsieDee]

I'd suggest, if the idea of "Slow Fast Food" appeals, you check out The Oinkster in Eagle Rock: http://www.theoinkster.com/ .

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Oinkster
2005 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

[Servorg]

Another (non chain) thought would be Chego in Palms for really unique and casual food.

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Chego
3300 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034

[Phurstluv]

Dinner only at Chego, FYI.

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Chego
3300 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034

[wienermobile]

I am a big fan of the Veggie Grill.
http://www.veggiegrill.com/

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Veggie Grill
720 S Allied Way, El Segundo, CA 90245

[AAQjr]

Sunnin Lebonnese cafe in westwood

Tender Greens in Culver City

Can you be more specific about the sushi you are looking for?

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Tender Greens
9523 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

[bashbro]

For sushi, I need it to be better quality and great taste. Anywhere that I shouldn't leave LA without having visited...

Thanks for the input so far!

[Servorg]

For highest quality, traditional sushi either Sushi Zo or Mori Sushi and for great sushi with other interesting and delicious cooked dishes, Kiriko.

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Sushi Zo
9824 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

Kiriko
11301 W Olympic Blvd Ste 102, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Mori Sushi
11500 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

[LaPomme]

The Newsroom Cafe on Robertson seems to fit your bill. And you may also be interested in Literati 2 on Wilshire and Bundy.

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Literati 2
12081 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025