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Chang's Restaurant Chinese, Catering 11726 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles (310) 207-2295  At Chang's, when you order a shrimp dish, that's what you get. Shrimp, and lots of it. No filler like those other Chinese places. And the food is super fresh and cheap for how much you get. Chang's has been a Brentwood staple for 20 years; the last t...

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Fabiolus Cafe 5255 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles (323) 464-5857  This place is the best! They specialize in lighter Italian fare, with various specials. The salads are fantastic, and I've yet to have a bad pasta dish here. The waitstaff are wonderful as well - the service is impeccable and the recommendations ...

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Al & Bea's Mexican Food Mexican 2025 East 1st Street, Los Angeles (323) 267-8810  I've been returning for over 30 years. I grew up eating at al and beas. I allways make it a point to pass by when im in town. The food is great and I allways run into someone i grew up with. This place has more regulars than any place I know.i've...

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Atch-Kotch Japanese Restaurant Japanese 1253 Vine St Ste 5, Los Angeles (323) 467-5537  There's no sushi here (although they do offer a very limited selection of sashimi) - this place offers noodle dishes that are fantastic! The menu structure allows diners to choose the style of noodles and toppings, and the prices are very reasona...