Blue Hen Restaurant
(323) 982-9900
1743 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90041
34.1394
-118.2051
Neighborhoods: East LA, Eagle Rock
What People Are Saying About Blue Hen Restaurant
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
In Short
Inside a drab Eastside strip mall, Eastside hipsters mingle with local families, cool beats bounce off Warhol-like pop art, and sunshine bounces against pale blue and yellow walls. Almost everything on the menu is from local and organic farms. Beef is banned, but the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup boasts organic chicken and herbs. Popular dishes include tofu with scallions, chicken baguette sandwich with Asian greens, caramelized ginger chicken nd tofu, and fresh spring rolls, chicken or vegetarian.
User Reviews
CSMobileUser
June 01, 2009
We have been frequenting blue hen for three years and absolutely looove it! I mean, organic AND vegetarian pho? I have yet to find another place that even serves veggie pho. The staff is always friendly. Obviously expect to wait longer when it's crowded, but the food is so tasty that it's worth the extra five minute wait. I love supporting local businesses, and the fact that they ate consciencious about the environment is a plus. They don't even use styrofoam on take out.
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pjacques123
August 06, 2008
This place is great. We were there 3 times last week. It's our go-to place for quick, easy and delicious. Love the Spring roles. I'm a major carnivore and I love it. Everything I've had there was terrific. The Chicken or Beef Pho noodle soup with sweet and spicy sides, the Curry, the Rice Noodle Salad with Lemon Chicken is insane. They also have amazing homemade desserts, though we're usually too full to partake. Really yummy. Try it, you'll be a believer. No wine or beer but you can bring your own.
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waipahugirl
June 14, 2008
I was very pleased with my first experience at Blue Hen. Friends at work had recommended it, so I tried it one afternoon. Tried the glass noodles with the imperial rolls-delicious. Light, not greasy. Went back again with my family and ordered and was very pleased with the experience, and we live way across town in Arcadia. It was worth the trip for us!
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Know Before You Go:
While ubiquitous Vietnamese eateries have fish sauce that deters most vegans, here they can substitute with vegan scallion oil on request. The soy is also organic.
What to Drink:
The restaurant's motto is "eat drink organic"---even the Vietnamese-style coffee and fresh lime sodas are organic.
Save Time:
Looking for a comfort food-like snack on the go? Hand cut turmeric fries are made of russets and Japanese sweet potatoes, and served with a fish sauce dip.
Category:
Restaurants, Ethnic Food Markets
Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Cheap Eats
