Meanwhile, The Mulberry opens across the street from Sun Nong Dan (in the old Plan Check space, on 1800 Sawtelle)…
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Surprised no local media has picked up on Mulberry opening. They barely have an online presence, small social media following. Found this tidbit on Culinary Agents site:
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I’m sure once they are officially open they will get some love
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The first quote-unquote reviews are in.
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Am I a bad person for admitting the reviews (more the writing style of the reviews) had me rolling my eyes?
Which is not to say that there is anything wrong the restaurant.
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Considering that nearly all the reviews were submitted by first time reviewers? Nope.
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Your post prompted me to check on Sun Nong Dan reviews - 22 with at least some coming from experienced reviewers. And it looks like they are open 24 hours!
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Wow! Between the students nearby and proximity to the freeway… super smart!
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I’m hopeful but skeptical it can maintain its 24 hour status. It’s kinda close but not super close to UCLA - certainly not walking distance. I know some UCLA students live in Sawtelle, but are there enough? Westsiders generally go to bed early. I have my doubts there will be enough late night to early morning business to justify staying open. That said, a 24 hour spot is sorely needed and I really hope I’m wrong. I believe the westside has been without a non-fast food 24 hour spot since Pacific Dining Car and Izzy’s closed.
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Agree, especially with no late night bar or club activity in the area.
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The Denny’s on Tiverton (Westwood Village) is open 24/7. The UCLA and local community do keep it going…
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I put Denny’s in the “fast food” bucket, even though it does not meet the technical definition
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Well there was a reason I mentioned the proximity to freeway. I don’t live near Sawtelle, but when I leave LAX, I am always on the hunt for a late night place that I can get a real meal. Sun Nong Dan is definitely now on that list. And there really isn’t anything like this in Culver City and its immediate area.
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Just passed by and in this pouring rain there’s a huge line. Time will tell.
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Ugh! Friend and I are planning to go this Thurs at 8:30PM. Maybe I’ll go early to add our name….
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Whichwich (the complex south of Olympic w/ the Marshall’s) has a sign that says Ding’s Noodle (or Noodles) is coming. No idea how long that sign has been there.
Internet search does not turn up much.
Anyone w/ intel?
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Oh, the FB page had the logo added in April 2025. Perhaps it’s a stalled opening…
