Big Ups to Roy Choi & D Patterson for givin a shit about these communities

The thing I've learnt most about this series is that food brings people together which is great

I'm not very social. One of the reasons I watch this show is to learn how to be social and talk to people casually, which Lucas does better than anyone I've ever seen. He said "I appreciate you talking to me", this is something that I could never have said. Although I would feel grateful for the conversation it would feel awkward to say such a thing. I guess I need to be more honest with people without caring for the supposed "social implications from society" I put on myself

I love how the manager of this establishment addresses issues of earning power and living wages for persons in the neighbourhood. Kudos to the owners of LocoL and the girl at the front was just very sweet. Great job of highlighting gems like these Lucas! Dat Machaga and Cheese looks delicious.

When I see Lucas, I click like and watch. Simple as that.

These are the kinds of stories they need to be putting on the news to bring people together for a healthier more positive way of living. Not all the killing lying and stealing that gets highlighted.

Lucas you deserve your own show mate, keep it up

Holy crap, can we get a place like that in...every town/city ever? Just that six dollar chili bowl ALONE beats any fast food deal ever.

Major props to Roy, Daniel, and the crew at LocoL. And of course Eater/Lucas for publishing this. If I could have given this two-thumbs-up, I would have.

I took away a lot from this episode, but the main thing is that all of that food was just $22.89. It would almost be worth it for me to fly in from NYC just for breakfast and lunch and then fly back.

22.89 for all that? omg nice!

Have always watched Dining on a Dime quietly and everyone is always saying how awesome Lucas is. Polyglot, articulate, friendly, etc etc.. Of course that's great. But on this episode... dang, Lucas wore a Modest Mouse sweater. Only now that I think yeah you're really awesome, Lucas. Much love from Indonesia.

wow, the managers telling the truth. Fantastic initiative.

Senpai Lucas looking loco with the cap

...that Modest Mouse shirt! Seriously, you cannot dislike Lucas.

One of the best Dining on a Dime episodes. Good story and good length (with Lucas, longer is better). The editing was also good in that everything could breath, there wasn't this frantic sense that comes with rapid cuts.

Thanks for adding item price.

This manager is preaching! lol dude! Where for the food!

Terry the manager needs his own show on youtubes... Lucas visiting a Roy Choi establishment?!?! Dream team up. Great job Lucas. Kudos to Choi & Patterson for creating a concept for the restaurant.

Hands down the BEST food series on KZfaq. Lucas is the best host I've ever seen

Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson get to go to heaven for doing this for the community. And Lucas, he's an angel already!!!

Kudos to chefs Choi and Patterson for making this restaurant concept a reality in food desert areas, but the food offerings don't seem all that healthy to me. Other than the small bowl of greens, the menu seems lacking in fruits and veggies...unless Mr. Lucas didn't order these choices.

It's difficult not to like this guy Lucas Peterson. Enjoying his vids!

The manager literally said literally so many times...literally. Great restaurant, great concept. Love it!

so happy to see Lucas segments getting more and more views, totally deserve it

I want to let y'all know, it's pretty damn awesome that you aren't scared to go out here and show love to the hood, AllFlavorNoGrease was the same thing, you're showing love to businesses and people, where everyone else is scared to go. Respect

Everything about this video is terrific.

Terry makes a good point. Places like this become part of the community vs a fast food place that is in the community but not really part of it. Places like this can become focal points of neighborhoods and that's always a good thing.

thank you lucas and eater for this showww legit makes me so hungry all the time...

OMG I was watching West World today and I saw you Lucas!! This is sooo awesome. Love your show and your acting!

The prices are absolutely fantastic. They don't skimp on the portions too.

Imagine if there were one of these everywhere. it annoys me that fast food franchises target low income areas- and although yes it does provide affordable food- it does more to endear the cycle of heart disease, and poor nutrition and everything that comes from poor nutrition , including poor work/school performance from poor nutrition, that is endemic in lower income areas. I'm not blaming it all on food- but food has its part. low income people dont want to eat crap- and work in crappy jobs. but its all thats around sometimes for miles. my friend lives next to a mcdonalds where across the road is another mcdonalds. u dont get that in beverly hills. what it takes- and makes me happy - is business owners and entrepreneurs willing to take a smart risk- and give these areas a good quality service- and in turn- the area becomes rehabilitated in a way - without being necessarily gentrified. i think this is so great. u can see the pride the people there have in having a store like that there.

Damn that guy's speech really got me

I am a simple man, I see Lucas Peterson, I click on Lucas Peterson. Lucas is love, Lucas is life

This is the first time i've seen Lucas give a food a 'hell yeah!' straight after eating it! Great as always. :)

that modest mouse shirt though!

Definitely my favourite episode!

good to see big names investing and giving back to locol communities - nice work LP!

Amazing restaurant idea and another amazing performance by Lucas

Great episode as usual!

Such an awsome concept , Great video

Great to see backing this helped. If they do another I will back them again.

a great concept! love this initiative!

Made my mouth water up I'm going to check this place out.

love ur video! keep it coming

this dudes orddr was only 22...

The manager should run for public office. Seems like he really cares about his community and the people in it!

great concept and well said. everybody anywhere just wants a choice. they deserve a choice.

good idea you interview the manager Lucas! another great episode with a slice of life lesson

The manager was so thoughtful

Salutes! love this idea from Roy and D Patt

NICE SHIRT!!!!! NOICE!

Fantastic idea Kim

That modest mouse shirt though. Just when u thought Lucas could not get any cooler.

Excellent Lucas

Roy Choi is the real deal. Love his food

Lucas!!! I was watching college humor (mythbuster skit) and I just realised you were in it!!!!!

Lucas we need more people like you

Amazing idea

Thanks for another great video, Lucas! I'm such a big fan of Locol; they're doing really good work in South Central LA. The messy greens is my favorite dish there; it's so pleasantly vinegary. You missed out on their soft serve ice cream and iced coffee though. Next time!

Oh mai that Modest Mouse shirt! Nice to see you have awesome taste in food and music

Quality food at a reasonable price and fair wages for the employees. Sounds like a winning combination. It takes business owners that care about the community as well as keeping their business sustainable.

that gravy looks great! Tuesday evenings have never been so anticipated (I'm in Kenya)

this is my kinda restaurant! ;-) all the menu affordable and looks delicious *drooling

This is great.

You rock Lucas

Oooh been curious about the food at Locol! It's awesome how much attention they're getting.

Next time I go to LA, I'm definitely going to check this place out😊

Really great price for a delicious looking menu and friendly service. If I'm ever in L.A., I definitely want to check this place out.

rocking that Vienna Beef hat like a a true senpai!

this place is amazing! I'm gonna come here next time I'm in la

Lucas has a very good fashion sense!

Doesn't seem healthy,but it's probably the healthiest alternative in the neighborhood

Thx Lucas! Thanks for doing this particular episode, which is close enough to my request for vegetarian episode (i.e. Relatively healthy) BTW, Lucas, you look so young with this cap and outfit! Can I see some ID, please?!

that food looked fucking amazing.

hi Lucas, love your show, watched every one! i was interested to see what your editorial policy is about a food item that doesn't taste that great... or do you pre-screen for items that you would recommend to your audience?

dope sweater Lucas.

Roi Choi is a pioner!

Looks good, wish we had a place like that in my hick town.

I hope this guy shares with the crew otherwise that's just torture

Nice cap, and the food looks modernly delicious.

Communication, Understanding, Service :)

hats off

That song. From 'The Chi' Season one, episode five. The block party, when Ronnie Davis confesses to killing Coogie....today was a good day.

I was looking forward to a Roy Choi pop in but oh well, excellent video nonetheless. 👍

Wow high quality food at an affordable price. I need one of those near me.

We need more Caitlyns in other fast food shops for real bless her cute soul

Bomb!

Nice tee Lucas!

Lucas I want that sweater!

It looks great, but I would have liked to see some of their healthy options

This place would be perfect and to go to after a smoke sesh. Cheap and dank haha

We need this in Santa Maria CA!

Liking the Modest Mouse shirt Lucas!

You know my boy was wearing his flat bill in this ep

We need one of these in the Hill District in Pittsburgh.

I need that crewneck Lucas!

need one of these in philly asap!

I want Lucas' shirt!!!!

I love modest mouse. Such a good band.