Approaching from Via Del Monte

La Venta Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Del Amo

BCD Tofu House

Branch of famous Korean tofu house chain. Read the tale of the housemom now multi-gazillionaire mogul who made it big with spicy tofu soup. Apparently she's quite the celebrity in Asia. They also serve Korean BBQ. http://www.latimes.com/business/smallbusiness/la-fi-tofu24jan24,1,2950621.story

El Pollo Inka

Per their website: El Pollo Inka serves mouth watering Peruvian Cuisine, specializing in rotisserie chicken. Not sure if the Incans had rotisseries, but the chicken is good.

Fatburger

Settle the debate...Fatburger or In-n-out? Art recommends adding a fried egg.

Gaja Japenese Restaurant

Awesome okonomiyaki joint! Okonomiyaki are Japanese grilled pancakes that you make yourself on a tabletop grill. You put all sorts of stuff from bacon, meat, veggies, to kim chee in them. Check out these reviews: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/71653 http://www.laweekly.com/eat+drink/counter-intelligence/griddle-me-this/8099/

Iccho

A japanese izakaya that serves a large variety of authentic traditional dishes. Open late!

In-N-Out

Settle the debate...Fatburger or In-n-out? Be sure to check out the "secret" menu items.

Musha

Fusion-style Japanese izakaya with creative dishes that are both delicious and beautiful

Original Pancake House

Santouka Ramen

Heralded as the best ramen this side of the Pacific. Located inside the Mitsuwa Market.

Shanghai Palace

Nondescript Chinese restaurant attached to Ramada Inn serves darn good Shanghainese food: dumplings, soup noodles, dishes for fair prices.