LEPLUBO's Guidebook for LA
Essentials
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdGrocery
Ralphs
10901 Ventura BlvdGrocery Plus
Flair Cleaners Studio City
4060 Laurel Canyon BlvdGood service , fast
Launderland - Coin Laundry
13311 Moorpark StPersonally never used but was told it's good
Studio City Hand Car Wash
11514 Ventura BlvdFamous Car Wash seen in Ventine's Day movie
open 24/7 - coffee, pastry, full menu food
Very nice spot that you don't expect being open at 3 am, but they are truly open 24/7
5 min by car
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crave Cafe
14504 Ventura Blvdopen 24/7 - coffee, pastry, full menu food
Very nice spot that you don't expect being open at 3 am, but they are truly open 24/7
5 min by car
7-Eleven
1611 W Olive Ave3 min walk (be very careful if you cross Ventura blvd)
Open 24/7
Restaurants
15 min walk - Good trendy inexpensive to medium range, bar restaurant, american cuisine.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura Blvd15 min walk - Good trendy inexpensive to medium range, bar restaurant, american cuisine.
Romantic, famous, Classy, High End restaurant, Famous for date nights, but also for baby showers , families, and many other occasions.
10 min walk or 3 min drive - Valet Parking
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdRomantic, famous, Classy, High End restaurant, Famous for date nights, but also for baby showers , families, and many other occasions.
10 min walk or 3 min drive - Valet Parking
One of the best Mediterranean style coffee shops in LA. Relaxed cozy atmosphere, perfect for hanging out for coffee, tea with delicious pastries or even light lunch/dinners. Excellent for brunches.
12 min walk - 4 min by car - street parking
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveOne of the best Mediterranean style coffee shops in LA. Relaxed cozy atmosphere, perfect for hanging out for coffee, tea with delicious pastries or even light lunch/dinners. Excellent for brunches.
12 min walk - 4 min by car - street parking
Walking distance: Classic sushi, sashimi & cooked entrees are served at this unassuming, minimalist Japanese outpost. Very good food at a very low price.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sushi House
11388 Ventura BoulevardWalking distance: Classic sushi, sashimi & cooked entrees are served at this unassuming, minimalist Japanese outpost. Very good food at a very low price.
Local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.
654 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StLocal sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.
8 -10 min walk
Amazing sushi bar/restaurant
The place looks nice and casual, nothing fancy, but it's just exceptional for the price. Sushi rolls of 8 pieces starting at $4, very inexpensive sushi menu, oyster $1 each (they offer permanently 50% discount since 18 months now, but check prices ).
They also have happy hours.
Haruya Izakaya
11622 Ventura Blvd8 -10 min walk
Amazing sushi bar/restaurant
The place looks nice and casual, nothing fancy, but it's just exceptional for the price. Sushi rolls of 8 pieces starting at $4, very inexpensive sushi menu, oyster $1 each (they offer permanently 50% discount since 18 months now, but check prices ).
They also have happy hours.
3 min walking distance, truly delicious pizza. Open till 11 pm. You can also take away (or order online https://renospizzala.com/index.php? even though I've never ordered online since it's so close).
Reno's Pizzeria & Restaurant
11412 Ventura Blvd3 min walking distance, truly delicious pizza. Open till 11 pm. You can also take away (or order online https://renospizzala.com/index.php? even though I've never ordered online since it's so close).
5 min by car- Seen in the movie Valentine's Day.
Medium to upper scale modern Californian restaurant with a variety of choices for food and drink in a sophisticated decor.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Front Yard
4222 Vineland Ave5 min by car- Seen in the movie Valentine's Day.
Medium to upper scale modern Californian restaurant with a variety of choices for food and drink in a sophisticated decor.
Americanized Mexican restaurant. You won't be disappointed.
5 min by car
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexicali Cocina Cantina
12161 Ventura BlvdAmericanized Mexican restaurant. You won't be disappointed.
5 min by car
3 min walk - Excellent Thai Restaurant
Delicious (although spicy) thai food, in a small and cozy little restaurant. More expensive than what you may expect in a small strip mall, but it's in line with the quality of the food (if you like thai food of course)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spice Season
11402 Ventura Blvd3 min walk - Excellent Thai Restaurant
Delicious (although spicy) thai food, in a small and cozy little restaurant. More expensive than what you may expect in a small strip mall, but it's in line with the quality of the food (if you like thai food of course)
Other Close by stuff
World's most famous dance center, it's 5 min walk from home. Several moms have stayed here while daughters take a week long dance program there. Performers such as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé and many others have rehearsed in That dance center.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Millennium Dance Complex
11528 Ventura BlvdWorld's most famous dance center, it's 5 min walk from home. Several moms have stayed here while daughters take a week long dance program there. Performers such as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé and many others have rehearsed in That dance center.