Aladdin Coffee Shop — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I came to visit my brother in L.A. I chose Aladdin because of the reviews...and the reviews are so accurate. I had the ribs, rice, pork and chicken buffet style. I was a little concerned because I was told to grab a plate and then they would tell me how much it cost. The total with my drink was under $10. For as much as I had, I think it was reasonable and I had variety on a plate. The chicken had a mustard sauce on it, the ribs were tender and fell from the bone. The rice had a perfect texture to it..not to soft but with a little chew. My favorite item was the pork. It was cut in cubes with great acidity. I go out to eat very often and it was nothing that I've experience before. It does seem like a "hole in the wall" so don't expect too much in terms of ambiance. The seating is also very minimal. I had to share a table with another gentlemen, which I didn't mind at all. Good to know if you are going during peak times. I went around noon. The lady at the desk was soooo nice and welcoming. She offered the buffet, but said she could have the kitchen make anything I wanted as well. Highly recommended! I may have to go back before heading...

I just finished eating here and I feel like I visited my grandmother.

The food was really good. But the service was the best. I was observing the interactions while I was eating. The costumers were treated like a guest at home, most of them were regular clients because the employees knew the name of most of them.

I had a chile relleno, chicken in mushroom sauce, beans and rice. Everything was homemade style and delicious. I definitely will be back.

This is a small, clean restaurant.

The food is buffet style and additionally you can order from the kitchen.

Definitely it’s a hidden gem in downtown LA. I wouldn’t have enter here only by the façade. I read the reviews and I decided to give it a try which I...

Loved this place! The reviews led me here, and they were all true. Cute little hole-in-the-wall with absolutely wonderful service, really tasty food that seems to be constantly changing, at a great price. Between my husband and my plates we had chicken, meatloaf, some kind of spicy braised pork (I think 😂 idk exactly but it was delicious), a sope, heaps of a really tasty cucumber salad, and really good tortillas, plus a couple drinks for $26. I'm such an indecisive person, so getting to eat so many different things for such a reasonable price...