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One Day Foodie Guide to Alhambra, California

  • 9:00am: Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine
    Begin your foodie journey at Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine for an authentic taste of Indonesian cuisine. Try their famous nasi campur and beef rendang.
  • 12:00pm: Boiling Crab
    Grab lunch at Boiling Crab and indulge in their tasty seafood boil. Choose your preferred seasoning and spice level and dive into a bag of shrimp, crab, or crawfish.
  • 3:00pm: Phoenix Dessert
    Satisfy your sweet tooth at Phoenix Dessert, known for their delicious shaved ice and egg waffles. Try the mango or strawberry shaved ice topped with condensed milk, fresh fruit and mochi.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine (1.5 hours, $20)
  • Boiling Crab (1.5 hours, $30)
  • Phoenix Dessert (1 hour, $10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $60

Transportation

Alhambra has ample public transportation options. Plan on using the bus or ride-sharing services to get around the city. Depending on your starting location and the distance to each stop, transportation costs will range from $5-$20 for the day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting The Hat, a local institution known for their pastrami sandwiches, or finding some authentic dim sum at one of the many restaurants in Alhambra's Chinatown area. If you have less time, consider skipping dessert, or getting it to go at Phoenix Dessert if you can't stay to dine-in.

Airports

The nearest airport to Alhambra is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is approximately 30 miles (48km) from the city center.

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