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Michele May 22, 2006 09:39 PM

lunch near UCLA

Looking for lunch rec's close to UCLA. Somewhere that is nice but kid friendly. No paticular type of food in mind, just no sushi. Thanks!

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    bite bite Apr 18, 2007 01:42 PM

    Does John O'Groats count as being close to UCLA? Pico just past Beverly Glen. Friendly country-style vibe -- great biscuits and yummy fruit drinks...

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      Carnivore Apr 18, 2007 03:39 PM

      Westwood is pretty much a wasteland for food. Di Amore's pizza on Broxton is good. La Monicas on Gayley is a smaller place but the pizza can be good. You should probably go down Westwood Blvd. away from UCLA and at Pico go to The Apple Pan, or find something on the way like the persian or lebanese...

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        Evan G Apr 18, 2007 03:43 PM

        Sunnin Lebanese on Westwood & SM (very small inside, though), California Chicken Cafe on Westwood, across from where Rhino used to be, and Lamonica's would be my top 3.

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      TracyS Apr 18, 2007 01:31 PM

      Tons of stuff, but since you said nice I'll eliminate the holes-in-the-wall and fast food:

      Persian:
      Shahrezad
      Shamshiri

      Asian:
      Noodle Planet
      Mr. Noodle
      Ramayani

      Indian:
      Ambala Dhaba
      Bombay Bite

      American:
      Damon & Pythias
      Westwood Brewing Company
      Gardens on Glendon
      BJ's
      Corner Bakery
      CPK

      Italian:
      Earth, Wind, & Flour

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        JBC May 23, 2006 11:37 AM

        Mr. Noodle - Thai & Chinese

        Good Food for Value

        1/2 block south of UCLA on Broxton

        Link: http://www.misternoodle.com

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          greengelato May 22, 2006 10:22 PM

          my recs in order of preference:

          damon & pythias (american)
          corner bakery
          in-n-out
          california pizza kitchen
          napa valley grille

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            mstinawu Apr 18, 2007 12:38 PM

            Ew.. CPK?! That place makes me want to gag just thinking about it.

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