All Things Lime LA West Elite Event

This is a very overdue review, but all good work need to be recognized!
This was my first event in a long time, and I had invited a +1. I was waiting for him to join me after work, so we got in a little bit later. TLT’s facilities aren’t really big so we crammed in between some other Unilocalers and started some chat.
Anyway, I had been to TLT once before and had tried some stuff, but this event was great! Lots of tasting of different items (I think I only got to try 3 cuz I was a bit late).
— blistered bok choy: these were very interesting; I’ve only previously had bok choy in Chinese cuisine, so this was a different fusion of flavoring. Not sure if I’d order this. maybe if I were on a relatively healthy stint
— spicy sambal wings: these smell so good, and they are SO SPICY. I think I’m prety good at handling my spice but this burned my mouth. I really like it but I’m not sure if I can hang to eat an entire order
— pork belly nachos: as always, there are awesome. I wish they had given us a bit more, but that’s ok :] I will always recommend these! EATER BEWARE! THE PORTION FOR THIS IS ENORMOUS!
Anyway, the owner is super nice, the staff is great, and the food is so tasty. Thanks, Brittany (albeit a very belated thank you) for setting this up!

Surprisingly drinkable wine, interesting people watching, friendly staff and great food all made for a fun time at TLT last night. I’m always interested to see the types of people that come out to these things, and yesterday my Asian peeps did not disappoint: Fully 40% of the crowd, they laughed, they cheered, they took numerous pictures of the plated offerings along with requisite peace/​victory/​cuckold signs.
As others have mentioned, the chipotle sauce was a bit unnervingly omnipresent, but I thought that all the food was downright solid. Personal favorites were the brussel sprouts and the pork belly on the nachos. We had a vegetarian couple sitting next to us so they were generous enough to throw out the meat dishes to the table.
This was a really great introduction to the food and concept of TLT, and the 50% coupons that we got will ensure another visit in the near future. Gratitude (and –as always — subdued awe at how in shape she is) is accorded to Brittany B for putting on such a great event.

MY FIRST Unilocal EVENT! WOOHOO!
I get excited anytime I hear of a food truck crossing over to a stand alone restaurant! In comes All Things Lime!
They treated us so amazing with such a great sampling of their menu AND dessert! Holla! The owner has a magnetic personality and I was surprised to see how young he was. The staff was very warm and welcoming and seemed really excited about the food as well.
The restaurant name hints that this is a fusion joint. I was bummed I missed the brussel sprouts but OHMIGOD the blistered bok choy made my night! I now want all my vegetables «blistered» and seasoned similarly at all my meals. I could eat a plate of just their bok choy.
The other stand out was the quesadilla although it didn’t need the sweet sauce it was topped with. The wings were very tasty, a fellow Unilocaler commented that they were too spicy but I just got a spicy note– nothing over powering.
The communal seating keeps it casual. I can definitely see this place crowded with local students for the reasonable pricing and delicious food.
There were wines by Pali Wine Co: a sauvignon blanc, a house red and a cabernet. I just tried the white but it was very pleasant! Will definitely look for them in stores!
All in all, a great first Unilocal Event to sink my teeth into!

Good Times, Good Food and Good People. What more can you ask for? I have not heard of The Lime Truck so I was excited to try something new. The food was amazing. I work really close to Westwood, so I cannot wait to go back and try their other items on the menu. The brussel sprouts were fantastic and so was the bok choi. Everything else was just a special treat on top of it all.
Thank you Brittany B. for a tasty, fun and well flowing event. I enjoyed meeting some of my Unilocal friends in person and I definitely had a great time at this event. Can’t wait to see what Miss B has in store for us with the next events! And I cannot wait to go back to TLT soon! Oh and the TLT peeps who work there are super!!!

It’s my first time to attend an Elite event. Brittany and her fellow Unilocal organizers were all awesome! Love the food and I love the vibe of this restaurant. Two thumbs up! Thanks for inviting me. :)

So incredible! Everyone knows that foodtruck food is awesome (so awesome in fact, that we ignore how terrible it is for our rapidly clogging arteries), but food truck food in a real restaurant is SO much better! All of the food at this event was delicious! I’m trying to pick a favorite, but I simply can’t. From the brussel sprouts to the bok choi for starters, and the pork belly nachos and lime sambai wings for mains, my belly was happy! I also sampled some of their craft beers. Not too shabby of a selection for this little Westwood hangout. I’m just sad I’m moving away from the area soon! Total gem.
Thanks, Brittany. Had a great time as usual :)

Wow! Scrumptious food and friendly staff and cool Unilocalers to enjoy it with! Additionally, the welcoming factor of all things lime made this event pure perfection.
I followed and rooted for The Lime Truck (TLT) ever since their hollywood breakthrough on the The Great Food Truck Race season 2 on The Food Network back in 2011. Since then, I have been anticipating to try their food in the neighborhood of my alma mater. Man, it’s like all the stars aligned and this very Unilocal Event was purely destined. Mind blown. More importantly, the food totally met up to my expectiations :)
We started off with poscruitto brussel sprouts dressed in a chipotle sauce, followed with blistered bok choy, pork belly nachos, spicy sambal wings, prime short rib quesedilla, and finished with panko crusted nutella banana sandwhich. The spicy sambal wings and panko crusted nutella banana sandwhich were my absolute favorites. The pork belly nachos were a huge hit with the Unilocalers at our table as well, and for good reason. The pork belly was infused with rich flavors. The prime short rib quesedilla and blistered bok choy were fun and delicious. Essentially, every dish was finger-​licking good! But, if I really had to pick, the panko crusted nutella with bananas stole the night for me. Although it was more of a french toast than a dessert, I absolutely loved the concept and the textures and sweetness level was perfect. I’d return to TLT for that alone! But, of course, the rest of the dishes on TLT’s menu are also beckoning me back for a second visit.
A big thank you to the gracious people of TLT and Brittany for another AMAZING Elite event! :) Looking forward to bringing more friends to TLT!

I’ve never heard of The Lime Truck. Nor did I have any idea of what kind of food this place served. After this fantastic Event by Brittany and the TLT Crew there is no question that I’ll be back soon with some uninitiated friends in tow!
The Pork Belly Nachos and Spicy Sambal Wings stole the show for me. The pork belly was so tender and the chips were super crunchy while the wings left my mouth slightly burning and craving for more! It’s nice to see TLT stick to its food truck roots and everything felt like something I would order off the street. The veggie dishes were also good but I’d be hard pressed to order them again unless I was short on my veggie serving quota for the day.
My mouth is already watering while reading through their menu and I’m stoked TLT has decided to established a location in my part of town!

Everything flowed efficiently at this event thanks to Brittany and the restaurant staffs coordinated efforts. The short line, name labels, choice of wines (2 reds and a white) and jumbo water dispenser were much appreciated.
The communal tables were a bit tricky to get into and out of in a dress. At one point I was yanked back into the table, because my dress got caught between 2 benches (careful ladies) as I stepped out.
We were served course after course without a hitch which sealed the deal as the most time conscious Unilocal event ever attended yet.
My date raved about the first dish, brussels sprouts, alas, was told it had meat in it. I was surprised he liked it, given he usually does not like bitter vegetables.
They gave a supreme effort for accommodating vegetarians. When notified, the nachos were made without pork and as a vegetarian, received double portions of the blistered bok choy.
Did not stick around for dessert. The noise level was high. Liked the Unilocal swag of bottle opener keychains, shotglasses and bandanna. That was the sweet enough for me.

Thank you Brittany for organizing another fun event. It is not often I get the opportunity to venture out to Westwood so this event was a real treat for me. Pork belly nachos and the chicken wings were my favorite fare. Everything was made with good quality ingredients… they made me a fan of Brussels sprout… no easy feat. :)

Another awesome Unilocal event with friendly people, great food and an excellent venue!
The brussel sprouts with prosciutto were the hit at our table of friendly Unilocalers!
My personal favorite of the night however, were the pork belly nachos.
Other tastings of the evening included bok choy with peanuts, a quesadilla, and some spicy hot wings. Dessert was a banana cinnamon Nutella concoction that would fall into the French toast-​ish category. It was delish! (I even ate a second piece!)
Everything at TLT was freshly prepared with care and passion.
I will surely stop in to use my 50% off coupon! A HUGE thank you to everyone at TLT and Brittany for another A+++ Elite Event!!!

Came here for my first Unilocal Elite Event! Finallllyyyyyyyy!
What a noooooob, I thought the email said 7:30 and showed up at 7:30 when the event actually started at 7! :(Sadly, I missed the first two dishes which were the Brussels Sprouts and something else.
Luckily, even tho we were late Brittany was nice enough to find us seats. Everyone at our table kept talking about the Brussels Sprouts so I’ll be returning to try those.
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Their menu is pretty simple and everything sounds so good! Right next to UCLA in Westwood, you can’t miss the store. It has a bright green color, much to represent it’s name (The Lime Truck), and the inside has a modern décor. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with wine and all the servers were very friendly.
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Though I missed out on the first two dishes, I still go to try:
1. Pork Belly Nachos — $ 9
These were my favorite! It’s braised pork belly with fresh chips, cheese sauce and tomatillio salsa. I’m a nacho fanatic so I might be biased.
2. Spicy Sambal Wings — $ 6
chicken wings with sesame seeds, and lime-​sambal sauce. The sauce is really good and reminds me of Korean spicy chicken wings, but I wish the skin was crispier.
3. Beef Short Rib Quesadilla — $ 9
mmm I also loved this one! Very cheesy and the chipotle-​honey aioli is amazing. Inside the quesadilla are braised beef short ribs, cheese, tomatillo salsa, topped with their chipotle-​honey aioli.
4. Fried Cinnanon Buns with Nutella & Bananas
I didn’t see this on the regular menu, but I’m sure they have it somewhere. It’s two little deep fried cinnamon buns with nutella and banana slices. Very sweet and as much as I regretted eating it, it was so good while it lasted.
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Of course the Unilocal events are free, but I added the prices from their menu in case anyone was interested in trying any of the above. Daniel, the owner, did a great job with overall presentation of the restaurant and his food. I enjoyed everything offered at the restaurant, and will be returning to try those that weren’t on the menu for the Unilocal Event.
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Parking:
If you can’t find street parking, there’s a parking plaza right across the street for $ 6. If you don’t mind walking and want to save a few bucks, there’s parking for only $ 3 at the plaza across CPK.

Great food, great people and a great night… This is what I have come to expect of Unilocal Elite events. I am still full this morning. Thanks again to Brittany B, owner Daniel and a phenomenal and genuinely friendly staff.
The communal tables were ideal for a night where the idea is to eat delicious food and make new friends.
We started off sipping some Pali wines, which were quite good. A beer would have definitely complimented the food, too… but I thought the wines worked.
First was the Brussels Sprouts. Wow… I so wanted another one of these.
They were served with picked red onions, crispy prosciutto and a spicy chipotle, honey aioli. Did I mention how good this was???
Next was the Bok Choy. Simple and fresh, but it got lost after such a start of fireworks. I would like to see this crispier (or more blistered all around) and it needs just a little more zing. That is if it is going to match up to the rest… Though sometimes you need a little balance. This was good, just overshadowed.
Pork Belly Nachos — Killer flavors and excessively rich… So darn good, but a small dose was perfect and this would be a great thing to share. Pork belly is so popular now, but knowing how to cook it is key… I have had good and I’ve had bad. This was right on and delicious!
The Sambal Wings were another hit, with the right balance of heat and flavor. This is a sauce that can often overwhelm, but they handled it perfectly. An extra one did land on our table and even though I had just washed my hands… again… I had to dive in… I HAD TO!
Short Rib Quesadilla — Ahhh… Bursting with flavors and just sublime… though we did comment on how the aioli/​mayo was a little heavy. Don’t get me wrong, it is fantastic, but it can take over. Daniel said on the full portion it is more spread out, and there is not as much, but they wanted everyone to have all of the flavors.
Fried Banana Nutella Sandwiches — Come on… I love bananas… I love Nutella…
Would try this one again, too…
And now writing this, I a full again! Thanks, all!!!

This was my first Unilocal event in months. possibly years. So when this event popped up on my radar after my co-​worker wholeheartedly recommended trying TNT days before, I took it as a sign to go.
With my non-​yelper fiancé in tow, we headed up to Westwood. Parking was challenging but we found some metered parking a couple blocks away. I was tentative. I didn’t know how this event would go but it was pretty great in comparison to events of yore where I got nary a sampling of food because other Unilocalers would attack the servers for food before they’d make their rounds to those waiting patiently at tables. It was efficiently done, not crowded and everyone seemed to get plenty of food.
Oh, and the food was DELICIOUS. My other half even ate the brussels sprouts and bok choy. He doesn’t eat green things at all.
The pork belly nachos were my definite favorite, along with the brussels sprouts and spicy wings, even though I’m not a big fan of spice. You won me over TLT. Thank you for creating a storefront in LA.

TLT has two new fans! My +1 and I arrived to the event last night just as the doors were opening and thanks to Brittany B.‘s heads up, left ample time for parking in Westwood. I think what I appreciated most about this event was how seamless and efficient everything seemed to move. We checked in, found some seats at cozy communal tables, and started to eat!
We were able to serve ourselves water, soft drinks, or sample 3 different wines and the crisp Sauvignon Blanc was so refreshing on a hot day. We started with the Brussel Sprouts which were incredible. They had crispy prosciutto, a creamy and spicy chipotle sauce, and sauteed red onions. No one could stop talking about these and I’m confident that those alone will prompt most of us to return!
Other memorable items were the Pork Belly Nachos, Blistered Bok Choy with Peanuts, and Spicy Sambal Wings. Note to self: DON’T touch your eye after eating these wings… you WILL regret it. Everything was wonderfully flavored and seasoned and really had a fresh and homemade feel to it, even the chips on the nachos were delicious. What was most surprising to me was how much I enjoyed dessert, even though I typically don’t like bananas or chocolate, the crispy french-​toast like bread on either side of the creamy fillings was absolutely fantastic, especially with the homemade whipped cream melting on top.
I definitely want to go back to try all of the other mouth-​watering offerings on their menu and their fresh limeades! Thanks to everyone at TLT for incredible food, great service, and to Brittany for another superb Elite Event!!!

I’ve been MIA lately due to work and Brittany’s event reminds me why I should come back to the world. The pork belly nachos were my favorite. It was like eating little nibblets of treasure on top of a crispy canvas. And of course she had the owner of the place give us a special schpeil. I felt so privileged and special to be a Unilocal Elite!
Another event well done!

TLT brought the TNT with six dynamite courses in a little over an hour. It felt like we we treated to their entire menu from apps to dessert.
I really enjoyed the Spicy Sambal Wings which packed a nice spicy punch that you could cool off with jicama strips and of course a wedge of lime.
The Brussel sprouts with prosciutto were a creamy/​savory hit, the Pork Belly Nachos came with huge hunker pieces of tender pork meat, the Blistered Bok Choy in the ponzu sauce with peanuts were great, the Beef Short Rib quesadillas were fantastic too.
TLT even spoiled us with dessert: Fried Banana Nutella Sandwiches that were like two pieces of french toast topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar and with a delicious nutella chocolate and banana filling.
TLT Food even has one of those super cool soda machines you see in movie theaters that has almost every flavor of soda imaginable.
Chef Daniel and his staff served us at our seats the whole night and bent over backwards to be helpful either in hunting down food so people wouldn’t be waiting long while their dining companions already received their food or to explain the nuances of each dish. Really impressed by their professionalism and excellent service. Also, they even gave us 50% off coupons for our next visit, which will come in handy when I come to try their blue crab grilled cheese!
Thanks Brittany B.

I moved down here from the bay area in June, and after attending my first YEE there, I wasn’t sure what to expect in LA… things were different, but still a great experience. I was impressed by the fact that TLT closed down the restaurant so that it would be filled exclusively by Unilocal Elites!
I made a few new friends thanks to the communal tables, but it would’ve taken some mad skills to meet everyone in the room. The owner Daniel seems extremely passionate and super outgoing; the manager Zach was kind enough to let some of us know what we should expect food-​wise; and the servers were all friendly (albeit very busy).
A nice lady from Pali Wine Co. had a few offerings for us. Since it was a hot day, I went for a light, crisp Sauvignon Blanc. I think the other offerings were a Sirah and another red… maybe a blend?
In terms of food, the servers brought out individually plated dishes:
1. Brussels Sprouts: one of my favorites for sure. Brussels sprouts, prosciutto, and pickled red onions were tossed in a chipotle sauce and honey aioli. It was a daily special and immediately made me a fan of TLT Food!
2. Blistered Bok Choy: After they hit it out of the park with dish #1, I was a bit disappointed by the bok choy, which was blistered with ponzu sauce, sesame, and peanuts. It was the lightest dish that came out, and to be completely honest, I might have liked it better if I were a bok choy fan.
3. Pork Belly Nachos: Another favorite of the night. Sean M. thought it was so good that he asked a server if he could get seconds (sadly, he was turned down). The chips tasted like they had been freshly made (the oil stains on the paper under it support my theory); the pork belly was beautifully braised in soy sauce (slightly sweet and mucho flavorful); a nice lime-​y salsa; and a chipotle sauce in place of the standard nacho cheese. I suspect it might be the same sauce they use for the brussels sprouts.
4. Spicy Sambal Wings: What the heck is a sambal? Turns out, it’s the rooster sauce in a jar (
). Hot wings aren’t really my thing, but TLT Food may have converted me as this was my favorite dish of the night. They had a little bit of a kick to them, and instead of the standard celery, you can expect a few slices of jicama and lime wedges. Never would have expected hot wings to be my favorite here.
5. Beef Short Rib Quesadilla: By this point, I was already quite full, and had already seen plenty of the chipotle sauce. They topped the quesadilla with the sauce and cojita cheese. I don’t know if it was the cheese, but there was a very distinct aroma as soon as the waiter put the dish in front of me. I think I might have enjoyed this more in the beginning of the meal.
6. Tempura Banana Nutella Sandwich: An unique dessert item, I was curious when Zach (the manager) described this as a panko crusted banana nutella sandwich. The bread was slightly crispy and the nutella was… nutella! The whipped cream on top was a nice touch.
The LA West CM Brittany B. seemed very busy, but definitely came by our table to check in on things. As I was saying my goodbyes, she was also nice enough to introduce me to Justin A., who also just moved here… from SF! It’s always nice to have a CM who can remember the little details.
Overall, I really enjoyed my first LA West Elite Event. The Unilocal schwag didn’t hurt either!

Hands down I can say this was the best Unilocal event I’ve been too. I say this because TLT Food is the perfect venue for an intimate, but welcoming Unilocal affair.
Arrived with Richard G. right around 7pm and people were lining up to enter the restaurant. Didn’t take us that long to get a glass of wine and find seats. We opted to sit at the bar where you can see the kitchen; we got to see every dish be put together so that was pretty cool. Huge thumbs up for the staff! I managed to write out Thank You on a napkin and we propped it up on the mantle using a shot glass and fork. Hope that brightened up their night; we appreciate the good service and food!
I did not expect them to churn out 6 dishes and serve everybody individually. I was expecting a family style type of thing, but TLT made sure everybody had their own plate and was eating well.
Brussels Sprouts — Great starter dish, a little on the salty side since I like the bitterness of brussels sprouts sometimes.
Blistered Bok Choy — Interesting that they fry their boy choy for this dish. I think I prefer it lightly boiled, but this was an interesting take on the simple veggie.
Pork Belly Nachos — This small sample size is probably the perfect portion for these nachos. Heavy, but delicious.
Lime Sambal Wings — Not spicy at first, but the fiery aftertaste stays in your mouth. I was scared my taste buds wouldn’t recover in time for the next dish (but they did eventually).
Beef Short Rib Quesadilla — Probably my favorite dish of the night and we managed to snag two servings of this even though I was super full.
Tempura Fried Banana Nutella Sandwiches — I would’ve liked it without the whipped cream (since it was melting on the freshly fried sandwiches), but this was a surprisingly good dessert. I thought it would be super heavy, but it wasn’t and pleasantly surprising.
Only thing was missing was beer. While I enjoyed the wine, I think a good pint of beer would’ve hit the spot and since this place is The LIME Truck, I can’t help but want a Corona with my meal.
Glad Unilocal Elites and co. got to come and try TLT; it’s one of my favorite places in the Westwood area and I’m no stranger here.
P. S. I’m a little confused by these Unilocal bandanas. They’re like half the size of a regular bandana, but still bandanas? A Unilocal cloth? Either way, it’s pretty cool. Thanks Unilocal and Brittany B.

Warning… not for the faint hearted… but in a darn good way!
By far my favorite event in a while, I enjoyed the tight net setting, the fact 99% of all people had a seat, no one had to fight for food like vultures and of course the food was pretty amazing!
— My favorite were the Spicy Sambal Wings– sweet and spicy!
— I also really enjoyed the Brussel sprouts! They contained pickled onions, pork belly, spicy chipotle sauce and so much more! The flavors were fantastic together.
–I would say the only down fall to the event was the chipotle sauce they used, was on many of the dishes, it is a rich sauce. Granted perfect balance of spiciness, but it was a bit much after a while.
— I did enjoy the bok choy, it was a nice to eat something that wasn’t as rich… since the Pork belly quesadilla was pretty intense, again you can’t go wrong with pork belly, but I was definitely full at that point. This dish put me over the edge!
It was a nice touch at the end with Banana Nutella Sandwiches, thank you! It reminded me of french toast.
I agree with Fanny, the wine was nice but would have been a better touch with beer. However, beer can be very filling on its own.
The staff did a great job and of course Brittany! The staff was extremely efficient and friendly.
I can definitely see myself venturing back to try some of the other dishes.
What a great way to end a Monday evening, thank you again!