șÚĘźÊÓÆ”La Mirada, Calif., may not be considered a culinary destination, but Biolans donât have to go far to experience mind-blowing cuisine of astonishing variety. The following are 11 lesser-known foodie finds within an 11-mile radius of Biolaâs campus, as selected by one of Biola Magazineâs resident connoisseurs.
(Whittier)
Where: 12706 Philadelphia St / Whittier, CA 90602
What: Unique Mexican cuisine from Mexico City
Donât miss: The huitlacoche quesadilla
(Whittier)
Where: 6724 Bright Avenue / Whittier, CA 90601
What: Spanish/Tapas
Donât miss: The lomo embuchado or crispy lentils
(Downey)
Where: 8233 Firestone Blvd / Downey, CA 90241
What: Cuban/Latin American bakery
Donât miss: The cheese rolls
(Fullerton)
Where: 516 N State College Blvd / Fullerton, CA 92831
What: Think Chipotle, except pizzas instead of burritos
Donât miss: Create your own pizza on the spot. Gluten-free crusts available!
(Fullerton)
Where: 211 N Pomona Ave / Fullerton, CA 92832
What: Healthy, veggie, fresh, funky
Donât miss: The 41 cent dip-of-the-month
(Hacienda Heights)
Where: 15018 Clark Ave / Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
What: Japanese Ramen Noodle Soup
Donât Miss: Any of the 31 Ramen noodle soups
(Norwalk)
Where: 13019 Rosecrans Ave, Ste 105 / Norwalk, CA 90650
What: Nationally known Thai restaurant, listed as one of L.A. Weeklyâs â99 Best Restaurants in L.A.â
Donât miss: Jack fruit curry; papaya salad.
(La Habra)
Where: 159 E Imperial Hwy / La Habra, CA 90631
What: Vietnamese
Donât miss: Any of the Pho soups
(Whittier)
Where: 7011 Greenleaf Avenue / Whittier, CA 90602
What: âThe best place in California to taste Burmese foodâ - L.A. Weekly
Donât miss: Burmese curry; coconut rice; Dun Bauk Htaminh
(Artesia)
Where: 17824 Pioneer Blvd / Artesia, CA 90701
What: Indian Tandoor (clay oven) cuisine
Donât miss: The daily lunch buffet
(Fullerton)
Where: 1343 E Chapman Ave / Fullerton, CA 92831
What: Mediterranean
Donât miss: Veggie or chicken combo plate
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