A Seven-day Foodie Adventure in Alhambra, California

• Day 1 - Breakfast at Toast Bakery Cafe
  Start your foodie adventure at Toast Bakery Cafe, famous for its delicious bread, pastries, and breakfast menu. Try their stuffed French toast and award-winning croissants.
• Day 2 - Lunch at Gen Korean BBQ House
  Get ready to grill and let your taste buds do the talking at Gen Korean BBQ House. Known for their all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue with a vast array of meat options and side dishes that will satisfy any craving.
• Day 3 - Visit Alhambra Farmers Market and pick up some fresh produce
  Spend a morning at Alhambra Farmers Market and grab some locally grown fresh produce, cheese, bread, and flowers. Take a stroll and enjoy the live music and other vendor offerings.
• Day 4 - Try Dim Sum at Lunasia Chinese Cuisine
  No visit to Alhambra is complete without dim sum. Head over to Lunasia Chinese Cuisine, known for their steaming dim sum baskets filled with shrimp dumplings, meat buns, rice cakes, and more.
• Day 5 - Dinner at Chengdu Taste
  Ready for some heat? Try the authentic and spicy flavors of Chengdu Taste's famous Sichuan cuisine, including mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and hot pot.
• Day 6 - Dessert at Phoenix Food Boutique
  If you have a sweet tooth, Phoenix Food Boutique should be on your list. Try their hand-crafted delicacies, including egg tarts, pineapple buns, and the famous dragon beard candy.
• Day 7 - Brunch at The Hat
  End your foodie adventure with a classic breakfast dish at The Hat, known for their juicy pastrami sandwiches and chili cheese fries. Try their breakfast burrito or classic breakfast plate to fuel up.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Toast Bakery Cafe (1 hour, $15)
• Gen Korean BBQ House (2 hours, $25 per person)
• Alhambra Farmers Market (2 hours, $20 for produce)
• Lunasia Chinese Cuisine (1.5 hours, $20 per person)
• Chengdu Taste (1.5 hours, $25 per person)
• Phoenix Food Boutique (1 hour, $10)
• The Hat (1 hour, $15)
Total Estimated Costs: $130 per person

Transportation

Alhambra is best explored by car. However, if you don't have one, consider renting one at Los Angeles International Airport, Burbank Airport, or John Wayne Airport. Uber and Lyft are also readily available. Expect travel times of 20-30 minutes for nearby attractions and restaurants.

Useful Tips

If you have more time to explore, consider a day trip to nearby attractions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Griffith Observatory or Newport Beach. If you have less time, skip the farmers market and Phoenix Food Boutique. Instead, add dinner at Monterey Park's Newport Seafood Restaurant or find desserts at Kiss My Bundt Bakery.

Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the nearest international airport to Alhambra, located 27 miles southwest from the city center.