Hoho Hawaiian About One of the newer additions to Alhambra’s Main Street dining scene, HoHo Hawaiian BBQ brings Hawaiian-style plates to 555 W Main St. The restaurant serves grilled meats, seafood, rice, macaroni salad, and steamed vegetables, with choices including Hawaiian BBQ chicken, BBQ beef, Kalua pork, chicken katsu, grilled salmon, and loco moco. The […]
About Nem Nướng Khánh Hoà has carved out its own following in Alhambra by sticking to what it does exceptionally well: Central Vietnamese nem nướng that’s grilled to order and deeply aromatic. The shop keeps things streamlined, which lets the quality of the sausage shine. You get that signature snap when you bite in, along […]
All That Shabu About All That Shabu on Main Street in Alhambra offers delicious hot pot meals with a customizable experience that makes eating here a delightful group event. Diners start by choosing a broth, from a rich beef base to a light miso or vegetarian option. Each table has its own induction burner, letting […]
Summer has officially arrived in Alhambra, and with it comes the bright Southern California sun. Here are six classic cold treats that have stood the test of time and continue to keepAlhambra cool and smiling. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through,these frosty favorites are sure to become part of your summer tradition.
When Aricia Alvarado and Hugo Molina settled down in Alhambra to raise their family over 20 years ago, what they brought with them turned out to be more than just a growing family — they brought a deep-rooted culinary passion that would reshape a beloved local eatery. For Alvarado, returning to Alhambra was a homecoming. […]
What started as a childhood hobby has blossomed into one of Alhambra’s most exciting new bakeries: The Wild Whisk, a sweet labor of love from Tracy Yen and her husband, Francisco Angel. The couple met while studying at the University of Southern California. Yen, who earned a degree in marketing, spent ten years in the […]
Drive by Da Vien in Westminster or Garden Grove and you might see lines out the door. Da Vien is famous for its specialty Vietnamese coffee, which is traditionally brewed using a phin filter and sweetened with condensed milk. The result is a strong, sugary coffee that’s growing in popularity in Los Angeles thanks to […]
While the majority of restaurants in Alhambra are located on Main Street and Valley Blvd, there are other great eateries scattered throughout the city that are worth highlighting. Did you know there is an omakase in Alhambra? Located on South Fremont Ave., across the street from The Alhambra, is Kogane. “Omakase” is a meal that […]
Alhambra is bustling with new businesses! From Indonesian drinks called Milo Dinosaur to a bakery selling Hawaiian Furikake Chex mix, a variety of businesses have opened in the city. For the boba drinkers, there’s no need to travel to Taiwan to taste popular hand-made tea. Wushiland has opened on Main and Garfield next to Burlington. […]
The Michelin Guide has released its 2025 list of the restaurants so this is a great time to remind everyone what we have locally that is Michelin recognized. As the gateway city to the SGV, Alhambra is home to a whopping six restaurants that are Michelin notable. A destination for foodies, the city welcomes your […]