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📍 White Elephant 541 S Spring St Suite 106, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Parking in DTLA is tough—street parking is nearly impossible, but you can find reasonably priced parking garages if you look around. The food is fusion Thai cuisine—classic dishes didn’t disappoint, and everything looks Instagram-worthy! After eating, head across the street to Saero Coffee (541 S Spring St #130) for matcha or layered Earl Gray tea. Also nearby is the iconic The Last Bookstore (453 S Spring St Ground Floor) — a must-visit! 📚☕ 📍 Osawa 77 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Still tricky parking in Old Pasadena, but the sashimi and sushi are super fresh and delicious! The hōjicha crème brûlée was tasty, though very mini. The space is tight and tables feel a bit wobbly, but the food makes up for it. 🍣✨ 📍 Celestino Ristorante & Bar 141 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Highly recommended! The food is solid—tried the whole roasted rabbit, and the portion was huge. The real standout here is the service—warm, enthusiastic, Italian-American hospitality at its best! They even treated us to a complimentary strawberry panna cotta 🍓. 🍝❤️ 📍 Golden Deli Temple City 9664 E Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780 The pho was a bit disappointing—broth felt bland. Not my top pick. 🍜😐 #LosAngeles #LAEats #LAFood #TheLastBookstore #ThaiFood #JapaneseFood #ItalianFood