Lokels Only - Los Angeles, California

Tha Trapp

This is a Black Owned business. Located in a community kitchen with two other restaurants, you have to know which cashier space to order from which can be a bit confusing. There is indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating with a pickup window for those who ordered ahead of time or via food apps. The food is well seasoned with decent portion sizes. They also sell cakes and specialty drinks.

Este es un negocio propiedad de los negros. Ubicado en una cocina comunitaria con otros dos restaurantes, tienes que saber de qué espacio de caja pedir, lo que puede ser un poco confuso. Hay asientos en la acera interior y exterior con una ventana de recogida para aquellos que han pedido con anticipación o a través de aplicaciones de comida. La comida está bien sazonada con porciones decentes. También venden pasteles y bebidas especiales.

Sonia Calderon

Muy amables

JC Perez

-Originally posted approximately one month ago under Never Caged which I recently found out shares the space and I had incorrectly attributed this experience to-

Stopped by on my way home since it looked not busy and the smoothie poster looked good… my advice, don’t come here if you are in a rush, or at all really…. Bought two smoothies, waited 20 minutes in an empty dining room. No cup holder offered (my takeout from another restaurant cooled down while I waited.) Cups not filled to the top, upsetting given the $6+ of each. Do they taste right? Yeah, they are okay, but not worth such wait and kinda bummed the cups had a good amount of space left when one of the principal ingredients is ice…. Not coming back again.

Wilder Bunke

A few options from this community kitchen, I got some delicious Lao food. The Nem Khao was very flavorful and a great value

Hugo Aguas

This is a great place with a mission on community and food equity, however, I can't say I was charmed with it. Located in Chinatown, this place aims to serve a conglomerate of businesses' food. In this case, I went for spam masubis. The masubis were delicious-that I will admit- however the price for 2 was over $10 with an odd community surcharge. This is before you pay for parking as well. While this is a POC business, I would allege that their pricing limits inclusion and even invites further gentrification. Food was fine, price was horrible, as was the location. Wish I could have liked it more.

Theo Nova

Every time I come in is such good energy. Everytime its different food, such a great place just to vibe and get some work done. Definitely my go to spot

Shangrila Peralta

So glad we stumbled on this spot while exploring Chinatown. We love supporting local businesses while traveling.

We ordered the smashburger with extra cheese and had the bun extra toasted. So freakin' good! It was giving elevated grilled cheese vibes. Juicy and perfectly seasoned patties with the melty cheese...I'm still so annoyed that we didn't take a pic! The green smoothie was refreshing and a great chaser to the rich burger.

If you're looking for a dollar menu, you won't find it here. However, you will find adequately priced offerings, delicious food, staff with great synergy, awesome customer service and a cool yet welcoming vibe. Looking forward to coming back!

Sandy M

Waited 30 minutes in line, to then having to wait another 10 so we can place an order. Did not want to wait any longer to order. Chef was cooking stuff of the fly because of low inventory. The food may be good but I can't tell you. We just left. Need more organization to run a smooth business. Very small location.