The Rams ’ return to LA means not just an actual football team to settle for , but an existent reason for non - USC kids to make their manner over to Exposition Park on a regular cornerstone . It ’s not really a food neighborhood , but there ’s a smattering of worthwhile spots to wipe out at – which is why we ’ve broken down where you may require to eat before the plot ( or , if you ’re a USC pupil , every single day ):

Figueroa Philly

Forget Figueroa Philly ’s law of proximity to the arena ; these cheesesteaks are some of the best you’re able to find in LA , period ( oftentimes vote No . 1 outright ) . You ’ll bump all the staple of great cheesesteaks , chicken melts , and even some Warren E. Burger on the bill of fare . Do n’t reverence for your wallet either – everything here is under $ 10 .

California Gogi

dead authentic Korean ? Not really . utterly tasty and delicious Korean ? Most definitely . CG is a build - your - own - bowl - or - wrap variety of berth , where you may pick from a variety of Korean - style nitty-gritty like bulgogi , racy pork barrel , and spicy poulet , and load them up with all form of banchan . And cheese , for some reason . That ’s also an choice .

Chichen Itza Restaurant

A family - owned Yucatanean spot , Chichen Itza has been a name and address for USC kids ( and a Jonathan Gold fave ) for the retiring 15 yr . You ’ll find lashings of southeasterly Mexican flavors , like baked Tamale with egg and Lycopersicon esculentum , and ( debatably the plunder of Yucatanean preparation ) cochinita pibil , aka citrus / achiote - marinated porc with spicy , pickled crimson onion .

BacaroLA

If you want to raise from the fast - food level , hit up BacaroLA . you could brunch it up before the game with plates like shakshuka and smoked chipotle Brassica oleracea botrytis ( with bottomless mimosas , of course ) , or some substantial fare like lamb - stuff aubergine and seared scollop .

Ebaes

More of a Nipponese ease food shop than an factual sushi Browning automatic rifle , Ebaes lets you get down on everything from tonkatsu ramen to xanthous curry with crispy chicken to spicy Opuntia tuna handrolls . you may also do a small combo repast during lunch , with one half - size of it ramen , one of the small plates , and a business firm salad for $ 9.50 .

AhiPoki Bowl

We were all about AhiPokiwhen it opened in Hollywood earlier this class , and now it has a brand - new point at USC . work up your own fish bowl up as high as you need , because AhiPoki is one of the few point that allow you put as many toppings as you’re able to stuff in a bowl – which let in free scoops of crab and avocado .

Lotus

Though sushi , shabu - shabu , and hookah is n’t your standard compounding , Lotus lets you pregame and savour the everyday happy minute from 5 - 6:30pm ( also 10pm - midnight on Wednesdays ) . you could charge up on two - for - one sake , $ 3 Hites , $ 1 edamame , half - off rolls , and $ 15 hookah .

Everytable

You ’ll find an miscellanea of originative bowls at Everytable , all inspired by the flavors and cultures of LA . you may get stuff on the light side , like the Vietnamese crybaby salad ( lemongrass chicken , mung bean noodles , pickle carrot & cauliflower , pelf , radish , mint , cucumber , and peanut in a gamy chili - lime sauce vinaigrette ) , or the heavier side , like the Jamaican jerk poulet bowl ( smoked Gallus gallus , rice , edible bean , kale , carrots , yucca , plantains , and spicy jolt BBQ sauce ) , or just straight - up cure your post - Rams - loss hangover with posole .

Caveman Kitchen

Rotisserie - manner Peruvian cooking is what ’s going down at Caveman Kitchen . snap up some Peruvian criterion like lomo saltado ( rib - center sauteed with onions , tomato plant , and chips ) or take hold of a full - on rotisserie chicken with rice , black bean , and tortilla . Or just forgo the Peruvian stuff and go with one of the signature hamburger , all under 10 vaulting horse .

Jacks N Joe

USC and non - USC folk alike flock to this all - day breakfast joint . The flannel cake are absolute heaven , with loading of dissimilar style to do ‘ em . you could go with favorites like the Aloha Boy ( with pineapple puree , butter , crisp coconut , and powdered wampum ) , the WTF ( with sweetened emollient cheese , seasonal Chuck Berry , and powdered sugar ) or the Roo ’s Favorite ( chocolate chip ‘ cakes with chocolate-brown lolly butter , strap emollient , and – you guessed it – powdered scratch ) .

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Bacaro LA

Courtesy of Bacaro LA

Figueroa Philly

Figueroa Philly

Chichen Itza Restaurant

Courtesy of Chichen Itza Restaurant

Bacaro LA

Bacaro LA

AhiPoki Bowl (Los Angeles)

AhiPoki Bowl (Los Angeles)

Everytable

Jason Clark