“I have been ordering at Umami Express for a while now and it is such a life saver for busy weekdays. I am trying to lose weight and their food is so filling but guilt free - saved me from ordering unhealthy fast food. My fave so far is the chicken bowl, I add chestnuts and cucumbers. The texture is so good and the lemon garlic sauce is good as well. I did try the spicy sauce on time and it is not for me. One improvement I guess I would ask is if there is a way that the calories are stated in the website when I do my online order? I have never been in the restaurant, so I cannot tell for sure if they have it there. With my need to be more calorie conscious that will be a fantastic help. :-)“
“Fast food version of Japanese meal. I like the price and convenience. However, the taste wasn't good, and the atmosphere was dark and small. I recommend that if you want something little better than mcdonalds or Burger King. But I recommend you to go to real dine in restaurants if possible.“
“We are coming here for brunch from out of town you do need a reservation to eat here but overall great service nice music I would recommend the Hong Kong French toast and the milk bread the food came out relatively fast by the way I’m 11.“
“Everything at Chinois is perfect every time . It is timeless with Owners, Bella and all the staff. The old favorite dishes never disappoint and new flavors to explore. I have been a fan since the beginning and as locals we come regularly and for many occasions. Well Done ?“
“I recently took my lunch break at Guzzu Bento-ya, and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. I opted for their Hayashi Rice, a flavorful twist on Japanese beef stew, and it instantly became my new favorite comfort food, especially in the chilly weather. The braised tender beef, onions, and mushrooms melded together perfectly, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.The space was cozy and perfect to do some work. I love how they have anime playing on the projector.Beyond their renowned bento boxes, Guzzu Bento-ya impressed me with their new salads and stews, each bursting with flavor. The staff was incredibly accommodating, offering spot-on recommendations that enhanced my dining experience. Whether you're craving a classic bento box or eager to explore their latest offerings, Guzzu Bento-ya is sure to exceed your expectations. Highly recommended!5/5“
“2nd time here and it’s off the charts!Love the Asian fusion food - don’t miss these two items, green papaya salad and miso pork jowl! Everything is delicious - literally. The atmosphere is incredible, fun colors, low lighting and jungle animals lurking. Fun and funky spot with sophisticated flavors make Piccalilli a great place to check out!“
“Tried this new place out. We had the all you can eat lunch special. There were definitely some pros/cons.The pros were: excellent food (especially the butter chicken), great naan! Price was reasonable at $19 per person. Easy to park with no extra cost. Dessert was good but they only had a fruit salad NO sweet rice or NO gulab jamun (which I normally looooove to eat at other Indian restaurants). Good service, the waiter was kind.The cons: the atmosphere could have been more upbeat, it was very quiet (no music playing), they ran out of the dish we loved so we had to wait an extra 15-20 minutes before they brought more out and the rice was limited; I think we could have asked for more but we ended up just using what they gave us.“
“Noodle dish was perfect ! Xiao lum bao or soup dumplings must have been lost in translation because that was 1000 miles away from what I know…..and to be fair it’s not on the menu. Eggplant chicken wouldn’t order again. Staff is very nice and of course quick. I’d come here again now that I know what they are good “
“Been going here with my little siblings for a few years now. Their ramen is delicious and never disappoints, always finishing the last drop!!Their waiters are sweet and great service. I would go here from time to time and it's still good as always!!“
“CUTEEEE, I've heard of U Dessert Story in SF and was excited to hear they were opening in Santa Monica along a brunch spot! The location is beautiful and interior is so fun for brunch. The wait has been popping off so I'd recommend joining the waitlist early! I had the breakfast plate with their millionaire bacon and the scone was my absolute favorite- literally the best scone I've had lol!!!“
“Arrived less than an hour before closing but they weren’t busy so they invited our party of 5 inside after seeing our hesitancy outside the front door. I wish I got their names but they were incredibly hospitable, helping us figure out how to best enjoy the dishes we ordered (we’re still learning about Korean cuisine) and were really accommodating. And everything was amazing!! We got the ox bone soup with beef brisket, mul naeng-myon (cold noodles with beef and pickled radish), haemul nok-du jeon (korean pancake with squid and shrimp and clam), and the spicy galbi-jjim (braised beef short ribs) which was our favorite.Highly highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!“
“Tapizon Restaurant offers a delicious fusion of flavors, combining traditional dishes with innovative touches. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff are attentive. From the signature tapas to the mouth-watering main courses, each dish is expertly crafted and delicious. The menu caters to a range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. The wine selection perfectly complements the menu, enhancing the gastronomic experience. Chef Leo is truly exceptional, showing his talent and creativity in each dish. Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends, the Tapizon Restaurant, led by Chef Leo, will certainly impress.“
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“To the uninitiated, this place offers the right amount and fare, with quality just being ok, at a location convenient to those that frequent the area. There are other similar places that offer more in terms of selection and quality within a short drive. Service was on the good side and not a concern. Staff was helpful to first time customers. May come back here to avoid the crowd at other places.“
“The cost of going out for food is spiraling out of control. Yet, here they have managed to keep costs down providing great value. One of my favorite Hawaiian comfort foods would have to be Loco Moco. It's pure comfort. All the ingredients combine to make a wonderfully delicious dish. And, while you're waiting for your food. Their beautifully soft rolls should tide you over. This is a great place for a good and affordable meal.“
“My teen daughter and I love On + On, and everyone at this location is so nice. It is next to home Depot so plenty of parking. The food is very fresh and there are so many choices you will never get bored. The sauce selections are very tasty I love all of the proteins. It is very easy to eat as healthy as you would like at this restaurant. There are so many vegetables to choose from cold and hot. I highly recommend! I always get two sauces nori and hot and get them on the side so I can add as much as I prefer. You get a very large amount of food for the price as well. Highly recommend!“
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“My son took me to this place while I was visiting LA, and I absolutely loved the ambience, the food quality and the friendly staff. Dishes served were freshly made and the taste was authentic. I highly recommend this place to everyone, its an experience.“
“Amazing delicious food and the best customer service!! The food has so much flavor and you can tell it's made fresh when you order it. I've gotten noodles and sandwiches here and everything is always so good. The drinks are delicious as well. The owner is hands down the best owner ever, such a genuine and kind soul. We will absolutely be back again and again!“
“Got take out from Palmsugar, just two dishes since it was the first time trying it - got chicken pad thai and vegan spicy basil fried rice. Both dishes were amazing, the basil fried rice was honestly 10/10 - had spice, excellent flavor, well cooked. The Pad Thai was also very good.Definitely would recommend and will likely try more of their food.Vegetarian options: They seem to be able to make most options vegetarian/vegan - the basil fried rice has the option for tofu, no fish sauce, no egg and at the bottom, an additional option to make it vegan - perhaps to ensure it would be. Flavor was still phenomenal, thoroughly enjoyed it.“
“Today was our first time here. Based on recent reviews we came here. The exterior kind of throws you off, but the service, menu simplicity, price, AND Food portions was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!DEFINITELY COMING BACK! Give them a chance and make a visit to get some fresh made to order food!“
“This is my new go-to spot when flying in and out of LAX airport. The poke was high-quality and fresh with premium fish cuts. What really stood out was the customer service/the owners - they were warm, kind, and took the time to share with us about their food. You could tell that they are passionate about their business and customer care. There were long-time regulars there, and they just gained a new one ?.“
“The duck is incredible!!! Period! My food was so good that I totally forgot to take a picture of my plate before I started eating ? I loved it and will go back! Wrist check, I am wearing the Seiko Presage Prestige SARX045 JDM release on the Hirsch Liberty leather strap.“
“Flavor is good, they use a lot of garlic. Amount was enough but not for big appetites. Price is in average of Panda Express.Food was barely warm , and when is raining you just want your food hot. Service was good, they do not ask for tip, that is voluntary. Dining room is ok, chairs are for fast people, do not try to stay more than 15 min or pay your rent. I’ll be back but I’ll ask the waitress to please tell people staff be sure my delicious food is hot and healthy. I just realized, that must be keeping over 135 f degrees to be healthy, right?Anyway I’ll be back because I love garlic as a seasoning. Thank you“
“Found this spot last week when a storm passed by Los Angeles. It was all seats taken but I was able to do a take a take out. Wasn't really expecting something just something to eat when we got home. It was good. Unique flavor. I tried the miso and soy ramen.Today I brought the whole family we had a lot to eat I wanted to try the menu. We will be taking out some food for tommorow but I'm happy with the food.“
“Cash only. Busy lunch location for the area. Standard menu items that cover rice to noodles, a big menu for a small mom and pop shop. Small parking lot can get hard to get out of during rush hour. Maybe easier to park on the street instead.“
“Wow this place is amazing. I live close and always drove by wondering what the crowd was about as it’s just an unassuming truck. I finally tried it and am in awe at how good it is! We tried the sliders, quesadillas, pork tacos, and bbq beef burrito because we couldn’t decide what to get. It was all amazing and the sliders tasted very similar to pork buns - just on a bun like for hamburgers! It was delicious! I feel like you can order anything and you won’t go wrong. Please try it!“
“This is probably one of the sushi gems in the South Bay. They give good portions for the price. They also have boba so my daughter loves boba and Sushi together. It's a small restaurant but cozy. Just keep posted the days they are closed. It seems to rotate so when I went they were closed on Wednesdays. I really enjoyed the food and the service. Definitely check it out!“
“Delicious and really cute place! We had the crispy veggie rolls, drunken noodle/pad kee mao, eggplant, pineapple fried rice, mango sticky rice, Thai iced coffee and Thai ice tea. Would re order everything but the mango sticky rice (teeny portion) and the fried egg roll (just ok). Service is very friendly. Spent about $40 each for 3 people, but we ordered a little too much! Would love to return soon.“
“I've been coming here for quite some time. The person in the front is very kind and always greets me in the warm and nice way. I have recommended this restaurant to a few people and their experiences were the same. My go-to is the Combo A, It comes with Rice and Teriyaki chicken, two rolls, salad and gyozas. The food is always fresh, and the taste is delicious. I can't stop eating at this restaurant. The food is great.“
“Try on+on if you are looking for light & healthy lunch options! So tasty and affordable feeling like a Korean Chipotle.I tried most of the menus there, and my favorite is a medium bowl with salad & bukwheat noodles, topping with bbq and the creamy cilantro sauce. Btw smoked salmon goes well with the noodles as well!“
“So this is actually my second time visiting this place and it was so good, I rushed back. On my first visit, the lead cashier helped me with selections when I mentioned this is my first time. She explained all the options and even gave me a few "crowd favorites". I ended up choosing the fried rice bowl combination and one of their slushy drinks. On my second try - grabbed the rice bowl combo again and a peach drink. Delicious.“
“combo #3 is like a tasting platter with a little of everything: satay skewers, soup, some rice on the side. the char on the skewers adds a nice depth to the flavor profile. highly recommend upgrading the soup to the coconut beef one (Soto Bewati)! adding a little green chili sauce balances the creamy soup well.“
“Overall it’s good and average pho ? for neighborhood restaurant. Meat was surprisingly better tasting than from the looks. broth was good and average. Noodles were the weakest and just basic. The service was friendly and great. Price is high but for local area pricing it is fair or slighter cheaper than average in the area.“
“This is hand down the **BEST** poke place we have found! We moved away to Long Beach and have tried several local places but none of them come close in quality or taste. We actually still make the drive to come back to All About Poke in San Pedro since it is unmatched. Not only is the food amazing - the staff that prepares it is as well. In fact, Sunny still remembers our orders without even us having to tell them to her! First class service. You will not find a better place out there - trust me, we've looked!“
“Definitely one of my favorite healthy food spots. The location is clean great vibes color is vibrant and the ambience music is great. The food is always great because I like going into eat, but I also order online and deliver because the quality is top notch. There are other similar shops, but this is usually my go to delivery order.Parking: Easy parking in lot and street parking is availableKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly“
“This was a word of mouth tryout. It exceeded my expectations. The outside looks regular, so I asked a couple of people I saw leaving with food their opinion they too gave it the thumbs up and recommended the lemon pepper chicken. It was yum but they have a few flavors that aren’t the norm green chili lime, delish, lemon pepper drizzled with chili, definitely a return visit, garlic parmesan fries were nice. And my fav was the watermelon slushy. Yum.I will be back. Gonna try the cranberry coleslaw next time.“
“This is my go to place when I have a cold or not feeling well. I always order the Large Shrimp Wonton Soup (Spicy) it has ginger in it!!! It is Amazing. It always makes me feel better. Try It you’ll love it too! Guaranteed ? The Customer Service is Awesome as well.“
“The food here is delicious! But, one of the employees there, little Latino kid who always has earbuds in while customers are coming in, tends to IGNORE you when u come in for food. He, does it deliberately it seems to run customers away so he doesn't have to work. It's, seriously pitiful because if it weren't for him & his "turtle service" this place would be five stars. They, should get rid of him & choose a person who REALLY cares for the customers & wants to work. Regardless, of this particular employee this place has delicious food guys. It's, just sometimes u will need to YELL to get them to come to the front counter to order! Outside, of that employee I mentioned the food is delicious for the third time! ❤️❤️❤️?#He'sBADforBusinessVegetarian options: Menu is small but they have options for anyone who doesn't eat meatParking: Sometimes, the parking can be super congested when they're busy. Because there are other small restaurants inside the lot as well, not to mention a nailspa.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.“
“quiet peaceful place The workers are also very friendly and take their work seriously.Parking: There are paid hourly training sessions and a waiting area for passengers in total it will be difficult to park there if you want the car to be right next to that very restaurant“
“I've been here 6 times now and have never been disappointed. The quality of the food is great and the service is quick! I usually get a two item bowl with Tofu and Bulgogi over rice and jap chae noodles. Delicious! Another big plus are the fair prices! So many places these days are just jacking prices because everyone else is. Rice Cups actually lowered some prices without sacrificing quality. Props to the owners!“
“I picked up the salmon salad for lunch and let me tell you it was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. This will be my new regular lunch spot. Lettuce fresh and crisp. Dressing tasted homemmade and that salmon marinated and cooked to perfection.“
“It was my first time at sweet fin restaurant in Culver City and I've got to say I'm impressed. It was fast, convenient, and delicious. The quality of the the fish was top notch and the specs of ordering online was easy as 1, 2, 3. I will definitely be ordering again. ThanksParking: Sweet fin validates parking for 2 hours.“
“First time being there and we ❤️ it. VERY friendly and lovely family owned restaurants I love that they have an couple's and group menu for one price. They cook the meat in front... and yes the have different selection of meat and huge varieties of sides that come with it. Everything fresh and hot. This will be me and my fiance go to spot for date night. We never had grilled ? and grilled ? before. It was great.“
“I got to try the things I normally order and love from sushi spots and have those same favorites but with different tasty twists from sushi roku. The calamari was surprising and yummy. The meat skewers were the highlight. One of those loud busy places so that's the service you get. The crispy fried rice with Tuna is a great idea but I question the execution but am not complaining about flavors.“
“My 1st time there was Saturday. I had passed by many times and decided to try it. The food good. I got a shall bowl with all veggies. I really enjoyed the sweet potatoe noodles. The veggies were fresh. The service was ok. You have to ask for more sauce if desired. Got mine to go, it was very busy, loud and no sitting available during my visit. Overall, I liked it. I will definitely go back again. 3.5 out of 5 stars.Vegetarian options: Broccoli, black beans, cabbage, potatoes, green salad, pineapple“
“Don’t sleep on Pacific Rim Cafe! You may have walked or driven by this little hole in the wall Korean spot more time than you can count on both hands, but it’s absolutely worth a stop. Simple menu, but by the looks of it…they do each menu item incredibly well. Really incredible flavor and a healthy portion. Looking forward to making my way through the menu!“
“Ate an early dinner here earlier with my sister and loved the food we got! It was my second time eating food from here but first time at this location and was my sister's first time in general to try it!I ordered the kimchi pork bowl and really loved the flavor and taste of it! It was spicy but still tolerable! I honestly loved the flavor of the kimchi rice as well. My sister ordered the bulgogi bowl and said she really loved her food too. We both opted to order the black sesame pudding (because we both love anything black sesame haha) and yall it was so good!!It wasn't busy at all and the staff were friendly and very fast in making our bowls and getting our orders to us. The space inside is pretty small and only has about 4 two-seater tables but have more tables to eat outside. Overall really enjoyed the food here and would come back to try other things or try out the create your own bowl options.“
“On this occasion, we returned to SOL for Sunday brunch. The food, drinks, and vibe were great, and we once again received the excellent customer service we've come to ♥ (and expect) from the whole crew. Thanks again to Luis, the hostesses, the bar crew, and to everyone!“
“I absolutely love this place. The food was delicious and the environment inviting and enjoyable. We have been here a few times and everyone of them has been fantastic. The food is delicious and fun. The bbq style is great for promoting conversation and fun. Highly recommend it!“
“We happened by chance at this place and I’m glad that we tried it. We ordered the Jade Curry with tofu, herbal wings and some brown and jasmine rice. The food arrived very quickly. Everything was really delicious, even the brown rice was nice and fluffy. The servings are on the small side though.Parking: The entrance to the parking is one way from Venice Blvd. it is a small parking lot that is shared by several restaurants and laundry so you may or may not have to find parking outside the lot.“
“1st time phone ordering from this restaurant. Friendly voice took my order. Given a ten minute estimate for food preparation. Arrived with the time limit and order was ready. Food was good, nothing special, same as another place I frequent for Teriyaki Chicken. I will add this location as a regular spot just to change the regular routine.“