Marugame Udon, the world’s largest chain of cafeteria-style udon restaurants, will have a grand opening Saturday for its new site at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
More noodles
Popular Japanese noodle shop Marugame Udon opens next week at the Bloc in Downtown. The suddenly-busy development is expected to add udon to its dining mix this month alongside Canadian casual import Joey and the upcoming (and long-awaited) Alamo Drafthouse movie theater and restaurant. Expect Marugame Udon to open at the Bloc on July 9 at 700 S. Flower St.
Source: Eater LA
Downtown will soon have yet another place to slurp up a hearty bowl of traditional Japanese soup.
LA’s popular 70-year-old chocolatier Compartès will shift its Brentwood headquarters to a massive 6,000 square foot space on La Brea just south of Melrose. The new space will open this summer with a new and big name, Compartès Global HQ & Chocolate Factory.
New to the scene
A surprise new restaurant has hit the Beverly Hills food scene this month. Cantina Frida is a more modern (and definitely more upscale) offshoot of the Frida Mexican Cuisine mini-chain that circles Southern California, but this location boasts more than 180 seats, a gold-tinted bar, and lots of private dining. The tony outlet at 252 N. Beverly Drive — formerly a Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse — features a menu filled with big plates of skirt steak and fish, as well as classics like tacos and enchiladas. The restaurant is open now for lunch through dinner.
Source: Eater LA