The Japanese love their sushi, and now their candy even resembles it. This fun, colorful, and possibly tasty candy can only be found in Japan.

No need for you to go to those hoity-toity restaurants to have some scrumptious sushi. Now you can get it, from the back of a truck. Yep, that’s right. Fishlips sells sushi from a truck. Try some of their sushi at the LA flea market. Rolls are only about 2 bucks now since it’s their anniversary sale: you can’t beat that for quality sushi. Asian food is always in style and now is no exception.

Don’t be put off from buying sushi from a truck. Sushi can also be a street food. It’s clean, fresh, and you won’t believe that you didn’t just order sushi from a high class restaurant. The bad part about Fishlips Sushi Truck is that they’re always on the go. So if you spot them, be sure to buy a roll or temari. The people running the truck are nothing but friendly and efficient.

The sushi here is tasty and of good quality, but don’t expect anything out of the ordinary as far as sushi rolls go. Everything is pretty standard, such as California rolls, Rainbow rolls, and have fish such as tuna, salmon, and shrimp among others. Nevertheless, Fishlips Sushi Truck hits the spot for a cheap healthy meal that can be eaten on the go.

Fishlips Sushi Truck
www.fishlips-sushi.com
(310) 634-2999
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Tue-Thus 11.30am to 2pm
Wed-Thu, Sat 6 to 11pm
Fri 10.30am to 2pm
Sat 11.30am to 4pm

This is probably one of the best shabu shabu restaurants you’ll eat in. It’s a very popular Japanese restaurant, but unfortunately they don’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait an hour or two during peak times. It’s very small and easily gets crowded, however, the food is absolutely terrific. It’s a nice place to go when it’s cold outside and you need something to warm you up.

The meat comes very thinly sliced and the veggies are delicious. Many of the orders come with some veggies, udon, rice, as well as dipping sauce. Be sure to order the large, because although 15 slices of meat can seem like a lot, they are very, very thinly sliced.

It’s a bit pricey, but it’s definitely an experience to be had. Bottom line is that it’s a great place to go, but the fact that it’s small and the wait is long means that you’ll have to be super patient. On the upside, the owner is friendly and the wait staff does their best to try to get people in and out as fast as possible.

Shabu Shabu House Restaurant
(213) 680-3890
127 Japanese Village Plz Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tue-Sun 11.30am to 2pm
Tue-Sun 5.30 to 9.30pm

There’s nothing like a BBQ in summer, and here at Spicy BBQ Restaurant, it’s summer year round. Cheap delicious food in a hole-in-the-wall restaurant is a perfect way to enjoy the afternoon. It’s very small and they don’t take reservations, so if you don’t want to wait, avoid the lunch hour rush and other peak times. If you do end up waiting, it’ll definitely be worth it.

Both American and Asian foods are on the menu, so you can try their barbequed spare ribs or northern Thai dishes. Ever tried jackfruit? If not, you’re in for a treat. This exotic fruit can be found on the menu. It’s a meat dish, but this being a Thai restaurant, they’ll happily make it vegetarian for you.

The outside isn’t that nice to look at and the inside isn’t anything special, but the food is fantastic. There isn’t a lot of wait staff. You might have one person doing everything, from taking your order, cooking, and taking your cash, no credit cards accepted. Multitasking is the name of the game and they seem to do it pretty well.

Spicy BBQ Restaurant
(323) 663-4211
5101 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

The saying you get what you pay for has never been more true than now. Providence is an expensive restaurant, but it’s worth the splurge. The menu changes often, so you’ll always have delicious dishes to choose from. The Asian food isn’t the only good thing about Providence, the bar is certainly worth a visit as well as one of the best bartenders in LA works there. The service is no less than spectacular, which is what you’d expect from a five star restaurant.

A classy restaurant that demands that you dress properly to get in, you’ll be spoiled by the wait staff from the moment you walk in the door. Always attentive to your needs, your waiter will make sure that you have a wonderful dining experience. While the menu might look intimidating, the waiters will happily help you choose a dish to your tastes.

The chefs’ tasting menu ought to be tried, if you have the time. Only the best is chosen and the dishes change often so that you’ll be able to try a wide variety of Asian fusion dishes. If you’d like to eat at Providence, make sure you make a reservation or you might be waiting for quite a long time to get a table at this popular restaurant. It’ll take a few hours for you to get through your meal, but you’re guaranteed to enjoy every mouthful.

Providence
www.providencela.com
(323) 460-4170
5955 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Mon-Fri 6pm to 10pm
Fri 12pm to 2:30pm
Sat 5:30pm to 10pm
Sun 5:30pm to 9pm

Their name says it all, heaps of noodle dishes on the menu and at the low prices, you’ll come back here more than once to try out the options they have available. Their Beef Stew Noodle is a pretty popular dish. When you see it on many tables, you know that it’s got to be good. Asian flaire is here at the Noodle King. It’s a Taiwanese restaurant, so you can find typical dishes, such as wontons, pot stickers, and fried rice. Freshly made and fried to perfection, you’ll be tempted to gobble them all up before the main dishes arrive. At their cheap prices, you could easily take home a couple of appetizers or main dishes to eat the next day so you don’t have to cook.

As is with many places in LA, there’s simply not enough space. This translates into a very small restaurant with only two big tables and a few smaller ones spread out throughout the restaurant. That being said, the food is so good, you should at least try it, even if you have to get it to go.

If you’re looking for a Taiwanese restaurant to satisfy your cravings, then Noodle King is the place to go. Fast service, low prices and good food make it popular among customers who keep coming back for more.

Noodle King
1265 E Valley Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91804
(626) 281-4836

Imagine slurping down a sea full of wonders. Then picture that sea with fireworks. That was my reaction when I first took a bite of the Seafood Tom Yum at the Noodle Planet restaurant in Westwood Village. This soup is filled with the delights of the ocean. Shrimp, squid, sweet fake crab meat, fish cake, fish balls and muscles come together in perfect harmony. Then comes the fire crackers, a sneaky dash of chili paste is tucked away underneath the delightful meaty fish cake. The cool qualities of cilantro calm the spice from the paste. The broth has a sour tinge to it, giving the skinny white noodle a sour after tone along with the spice from the chilies. There is also the incense of lemon grass floating in the broth, giving it a succulent tang. I slurped the soup down to its last bit of noodle.

Since the day was nuclear and I panted from the heat it gave off, I ordered an ice tea. The drink was nice and flavorful. Deep in rich dark flavor with a tang from the wedge of lime that was at the bottom of the glass.

Now it is time for the dessert. Many people would get their fruity drinks with tapioca bombs floating about giving the drink a sweet new taste that will shock you out of your system. But what if your not in a mood for a dessert drink, perhaps you would prefer a sweeten sticky rice with mango or the mysterious durian? I highly recommend the mango for those who are more cautious. Durian in my opinion taste like a fart in a mouth but that is my opinion.*Not sure if I should keep this sentence in or not*.

The restaurant has a bland appearance, with a mobile of the solar system surrounded by red booths and tables. Service is always served with a smile and fast so you wouldn’t die from starvation from the wait. I looked around to see what my fellow patrons were eating; bowls of soup were being carried around by the friendly servers. I noticed that there are also rice dishes and soup less noodle dishes. Appetizers look scrumptious as well. In my opinion, this restaurant is worth going to, if you want a simple bowl of noodles.

1118 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Neighborhood: Westwood
(310) 208-0777

www.noodleplanet.com

LA Restaurant Daily Staff Writer – Kelly Brotman – kellybrotman@gmail.com

What I ordered:

Take a bao – Citrus Chicken Peanut Hoisin
Tsingtao
Boylan Creme Soda

Take A Bao is “reinventing asian cuisine”. You can take a bao anywhere – they cater: www.TakeABao.com

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