LA Eater’s Best Bites: Pumpkin Curry, Katsu Sando & Olvera Road

Eater LA editors share top dishes: Miya's pumpkin curry, Cafe 2001's katsu sando (Konbi vibes), and Cielito Lindo's Olvera Road classics. Seasonal meals, standout dishes, Los Angeles.

The duo had a lengthy run of sold-out pop-up suppers before taking the jump, which built up a strong following, many thanks to Thompson’s special seasonal meals and Schartz’s white wine selections. The area barely seats 35, making it an intimate spot to attempt Thompson’s portable food selection that always includes farmers market components offered at their peak.– Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

The editors at Eater LA eat in restaurants numerous times a week, if not each day, which means we’re constantly experiencing standout dishes that are worthy of time in the limelight. Below’s the absolute best of whatever the team has eaten this week.

Miya’s Reassuring Pumpkin Curry

It’s just a few days before Thanksgiving break, which means gourds are heavily on my mind. While the majority of people have wonderful pumpkin seasoning inclinations in the autumn, I prefer full-flavored pumpkin versions like the reassuring pumpkin curry at Miya มีญ่า in Altadena. In the meal, discover mulched spicy red curry paste swirled with fatty coconut milk, chunks of pumpkin, carrots, and string beans that have held on to their bite– all incorporated to lustrous result. It’s a suitable take-home order for dinnertime ease throughout the days leading up to a large family event, especially if you remain in the placement of preparing or holding for a group. Match it with the dining establishment’s tasty papaya salad and fluffy jasmine rice, although I often tend to warm up wild rice cups when I have it at home. 2470 Lake Opportunity, Altadena, CA 91001.– Nicole Fellah, Eater editorial manager

In the meal, find mulched spicy red curry paste swirled with fatty coconut milk, chunks of pumpkin, carrots, and string beans that have held on to their bite– all integrated to glossy effect.– Nicole Fellah, Eater content supervisor

Cafe 2001’s Katsu Sandwich Revival

During the 4 years Konbi was open in Mirror Park, I was a supporter to its katsu sandwiches, frequently heading out of the way to line up outside the window for crunchy pieces of pork put between cosy milk bread. And while there are lots of various other outstanding katsu sandwich places (including Katsu Sando in Chinatown), I was still chasing after the high of Konbi. On a recent trip to Cafe 2001, I felt rejoined with the sandwich from my memories. Coffee shop 2001’s katsu sandwich does not have slaw like Konbi’s did, the two really feel like relatives to me with a well balanced, tasty sauce, thick-cut pork, and cloud-like bread. Sliced into thirds, the sandwich is simple to show a team. Make sure to add in orders of sage-tinged french fries and a piece of brilliant lemon tart with a bruleed top. 2001 E. Seventh Street North Entryway, Los Angeles, CA 90021.– Rebecca Roland, deputy editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

Cielito Lindo’s Olvera Street Classics

Anytime I locate myself around Union Terminal– whether it’s to go to a Dodgers game, travel, or participate in a surrounding music festival– I make any kind of reason to go to Cielito Lindo. This fourth-generation-run Olvera Road institution is a traditional Los Angeles dining establishment for a factor. Every little thing is made fresh, from the hand-rolled taquitos stuffed with shredded beef to bright avocado salsa to luscious refried beans covered with grated cheese. I constantly buy the # 1 mix, which comes with three beans and taquitos and cheese smothered in the punchy lime salsa (which you can also acquire by the gallon). Adding rice is obligatory for me, as it adds a level of tasty tomato flavor to the dish and bulks up the recipe. There are lots of touristy restaurants in Los Angeles that aren’t worth visiting; Cielito Lindo isn’t one of them. E 23 Olvera Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.– Kat Thompson, target market editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

— Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

— Rebecca Roland, replacement editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest

— Kat Thompson, audience editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest