Sari Sari Store

"In a blow to Downtown LA’s lineup of compelling places to eat, Sari Sari Store at Grand Central Market closed permanently on Monday, December 11, with the Filipino counter-only restaurant announcing its closure on Instagram late yesterday. First opened in 2017, when it took over the former Bar Moruno stall, the comfort food meat-and-rice eatery from James Beard award-winning chef Margarita Manzke was one of the best places in Los Angeles for modern Filipino food." - Matthew Kang

"Dealing with the crowds at Grand Central Market never seems particularly worth it with a group, but you should make the exception for a solo meal at Sari Sari Store. This Filipino food stall from the team behind Republique serves dishes like crunchy lumpia, crispy sisig fried rice, thick-sliced lechon kawali, and creamy halo-halo. If you come on a weekday, the lines won’t be too long to grab a seat at their wrap-around counter overlooking the tiny kitchen." - Brant Cox, Nikko Duren

"Everyone knows that chef Margarita Manzke has a way with sweets. At Sari Sari Store inside Grand Central Market, she serves up a refreshing halo halo made with watermelon granita, leche flan, fresh berries, coconut tapioca, and coconut ice cream. It’s hard to say which layer is most delightful — just eat them all." - Cathy Chaplin, Eater Staff

"Everyone knows that chef Margarita Manzke has a way with sweets. At Sari Sari Store inside Grand Central Market, she serves up a refreshing halo halo made with watermelon granita, leche flan, fresh berries, coconut tapioca, and coconut ice cream. It’s hard to say which layer is most delightful — just eat them all." - Cathy Chaplin, Eater Staff

"Margarita Manzke operates Sari Sari Store inside Grand Central Market." - Matthew Kang