It was a massive 10-day vacation in Los Angeles around Easter long weekend where we visited ~32 food/beer places. We brought Wicca’s mom there for the annual Qingming Festival (Ching Ming aka Tomb-Sweeping Day) because Wicca’s maternal grandparents are interred in one of the Chinese cemeteries there. We also did a whole lot on our own, so let’s jump into it!
I’ve split this trip report into sections this time (click on the days to view the post). I’ve added stars (*) to places that I felt were the best experiences of the trip:
Day 1:
- Summer Rolls Nem Nuong (Rosemead)
- In-n-Out Burger (Rosemead)
- Stone Company Store (Pasadena)
- Congregation Ale House (Pasadena)*
Day 2:
- Yung Ho (Taiwanese Breakfast in San Gabriel)
- Bhan Kanom Thai (Thai desserts in Thaitown)
- Father’s Office (Santa Monica)*
Day 3:
- Golden Road Brewing (Glendale)*
- Night + Market Song (Silverlake)
Day 4:
- Quan Ngon Nha Trang (San Gabriel)
- Fugetsu-do Sweet Shop (Little Tokyo)
- Far Bar (Little Tokyo)
- Angel City Brewery (Little Tokyo/DTLA)
- Wurstkuche (Little Tokyo/DTLA)*
- Pie Hole (Little Tokyo/DTLA)*
- Pizzanista (Arts District)
Day 5:
- Highland Park Brewery / The Hermosillo (Highland Park)*
- Ruen Pair (Thaitown)*
Day 6:
- Philippe The Original (Chinatown)
- Buu Dien Banh Mi (Chinatown)
- The Bruery (Placentia)*
- Garden Cafe (Alhambra)
Day 7:
- Ocean Star Restaurant (Monterey Park)
- Qingming Festival (aka Ching Ming)
- Saigon Flavor (San Gabriel)
- George’s Liquor (San Gabriel)
- Boba Ave 8090 (San Gabriel)
Day 8
- Elysian Food + Bar (Glendale)*
- Phantom Carriage (Carson)
- Smog City (Torrance)*
- Hwal Uh Kwang Jang (Koreatown)
Day 9
- Brodard Chateau (Little Saigon)
- Thach Che Hien Khanh (Little Saigon)
- Asian Garden Mall (Little Saigon)*
Day 9/10
- Beer Belly (Koreatown)*
- Banh Cuon Hai Nam Saigon (San Gabriel)
If you read from the beginning, it sort of tells a story. But enjoy in any order you want!