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A TASTE OF WILSHIRE CENTER

A Few Good Local Chain Restaurants

Wilshire Center offers international cuisine ranging from casual quick-serve cafes to illustrious fine-dining establishments with banquet facilities.

FINE DINING

AMERICAN
Taylor's Prime Steaks
3361 W. Eighth St., 213-382-8449
A real urban steak house, complete with dim lighting and red vinyl booths. Mouth-watering good meats, from a buttery filet mignon to juicy lamb chops. Or, for a real treat, go for the super aged culotte steak. Chicken and fish are also available.
www.taylorssteakhouse.com

BAR FOOD
HMS Bounty,
3357 Wilshire Blvd., 213-385-7275
A neighborhood watering hole since 1937, this bar/restaurant was named "best bar" by Los Angeles Magazine.Regular customers frequent it day and night for the old-fashioned "steak and seafood" menu and hearty concoctions.

BURGERS
Cassell's
3266 W. 6th Street, 213-480-8668
Voted in numerous polls (Zagat, LA Magazine) as having the "Best Burger" in LA, Cassell's is short on atmosphere, but strong on beef and their specialty --horseradish potato salad.

CARIBBEAN
Atlas Bar & Grill
3760 Wilshire Blvd. 213-380-8400
Next to the Wiltern Theatre, Atlas Bar & Grill attracts a hip crowd, who show up for the eclectic menu with a Caribbean flair, and live entertainment in an intimate supper club style venue.
www.clubatlas.com

CHINESE
Dragon Restaurant
966 Vermont, 213-387-8833
A local favorite - Mandarin Chinese Specialties featuring pork, beef, chicken & seafood, served to customers in 14 rooms, which can be used for private parties.

Ching's
3600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

COFFEE SHOP
Internet Café
Wilshire (at Normandie)
Open 24 hours, this coffee shop serves up hot & cold beverages, bakery items, salads and sandwiches along with hourly rental of Internet access

FRENCH
L'Aroma
3680 Wilshire Blvd., 213-387-7575
L'Aroma Restaurant on the fifth floor of the Aroma Wilshire Center Fitness Center and Spa, offers spectacular city views, a rooftop garden and seasonal menus of contemporary California-French cuisine, prepared by formally trained chefs (Le Cordon Bleu).
http://www.aromaresort.com/eng/laroma/laroma.asp

Café Metro
3438 Wilshire, 213-382-7099
A French bakery, coffeeshop and café offering organic coffee & fine teas, baked goods, smoothies, baguette sandwiches and fresh salads.

INTERNATIONAL
Shilla
674 S. Vermont, 213-387-5678
Sushi lovers and carnivores can dine together at this restaurant which features an International Buffet of sushi, meats, pasta, vegetables, salads and side dishes.

ITALIAN
O Mama Mia
3446 Wilshire Blvd., 213-368-1999
Tasty Italian dishes served in a pretty, yet informal setting. Soup, antipasto, salad, pasta, pizza, panini and meat, chicken and seafood entrees at very reasonable prices. Specialties include; Fettucini Con Frutti Di Mare (Fettucini with shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari), Snapper Vera Cruz, Veal Marsala and Vegetarian Thin Crust Pizza.

JAPANESE
Furusato
3875 Wilshire Blvd., 213-380-0400
As you go into the bamboo-lined entry, you step into a corner of Japan. The meals at Furusato are served in a compartmentalized black, patent-leather box. Order one of the combination specials and you'll be served a choice of teriyaki (beef, chicken, or salmon) delicious vegetable tempura, and sashimi.

Wasabi
3445 Wilshire Blvd., 213-341-0999
A Japanese Noodle House featuring ramen noodles, wasabi rolls, udon and specialty fried rices with seafood, beef, chicken and pork.

Blue Fish
3456 Wilshire Boulevard., 213-252-4477
Fresh, Healthy, Traditional and New, The essence of traditional japanese cuisine brought into the 21st century. Nutritious, tasty, lowfat dishes served with care, joy and style.

KOREAN
Woo Lae Oak
623 S. Western Ave., 213-384-2244
Korean dining at its finest. The centerpiece of every meal is the selection of meats and/or seafood, which come marinated in robust and spicy sauces. Grilled tableside, these are served with rice and preceded by an array of vegetable dishes including the tangy-hot kimchee.
www.woolaeoak.com

Soot Bull Jeep
3136 W. 8th Street, 213-387-3865
Choose steak, short ribs, pork loin, baby octopus or other familiar and not-so-familiar meats and barbecue it on a grill in the middle of your table, add side dishes of pickled vegetables and salads.

MEXICAN
La Fonda
2501 Wilshire Blvd. , 213-380-5055
Authentic Mexican Restaurant featuring nightly entertainment with the famous Mariachi Los Comparos and Ballet Folklorico. 2-3 shows per evening - call for reservations

Gualaguetza
3337 ˝ 8th Street, 213-427-0601
Highly authentic Oaxacan empanadas, tamales and moles bring crowds to this little unassuming Mexican restaurant, but it's worth the wait.

MICROBREWERY
Rosen Brewery
213-880-1636
Microbrewery featuring eclectic California-Korean cuisine, lagers & seasonal brews in a futuristic rock and roll environment.

PHILIPPINE
Jeepney Grill
3470 W. Sixth St., 213-739-2971
At Jeepney, dining is anything but ordinary. The barbeque dinners include a variety of choices including short links of grilled longanisa, a pork sausage, served on a bed of garlicky hamfried rice.

STEAKHOUSE
Sizzler
710 s. Western Ave., 213-385-4747
Family dining with steaks, chicken and seafood and their famous "all-you-can-eat" salad bar.
www.sizzler.com

COFFEESHOP
Denny's
3750 Wilshire Blvd., 213-384-1621
635 S. Vermont Ave., 213-386-3427
www.dennys.com

FAST FOOD/BURGERS
McDonald's
695 Western Ave., 213-384-6414
3454 Wilshire Blvd., 213-380-2824
341 S. Vermont, 213-383-6937
www.mcdonalds.com

Burger King
3540 Wilshire Blvd. 213-487-0636
www.burgerking.com

Carl's Jr.
3500 Wilshire Blvd., 213-386-6902

CHICKEN
El Pollo Loco
3929 Wilshire Blvd., 213-383-3351
www.elpolloloco.com

COFFEE
Starbucks
3680 Wilshire Blvd., 213-383-5370
www.starbucks.com

PIZZA
Numero Uno
3432 Wilshire Blvd., 213-386-6884
www.numerouno.com

Pizza Hut
3959 Wilshire Blvd., 213-380-5900
www.pizzahut.com

SANDWICHES
Togo's,
213-383-2711
www.togos.com

Subway
3959 Wilshire Blvd., 213-386-5222

JUICE BAR
Robek's Juice
3540 Wilshire Blvd., 213-487-7243
www.robeks.com


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