First time at this establishment. I asked where to order. The gentleman pointed to the order and…read morepay here. Really couldn't ask question or state no sauce just chicken question. Kind of a no contact and at this place. You can sit outside in the large patio area. The food was tasty. Now that we know the routine we will try again since we know the ropes.

Location at universal is great for this spot. Of the selection of places to eat, this was the least…read morebad, the others were habit, Panda Express, kfc, pinks etc. Service was decent and food was also decent. I ordered the grilled chicken poke bowl ($16). It did have a lot of salt which I didn't like, but it tasted very good. The rice was $3 what a great bargain, I got extra rice and the poke bowl that contained seaweed, grilled chicken, edamame, and green onions. It had soy sauce in it which I found to be excessive and overpowered the taste of the chicken to some degree. The ambiance is extraordinary, the universal city walk of immaculate as it was 30 years ago. The King Kong, the lights, neon colors at night and crowded environment made me feel energetic and happy. The food was filling for what I paid, I just wish the chicken wasn't so salty although I normally don't eat salty foods like the other people around me. I'm sure they consumed significantly more salt than I do due to my IBS condition. Overall, of the selective places around, I like this place due to its healthy selection and nature of fish and rice. A staple for high protein and good carbs. Although you can substitute the rice for salad. It won't fill you up. After, I decided to go get yogurt-land to help with digestion. The sashimi poke of salmon and tuna made me hesitant to order due to the chance of parasitic worms or indigestion issues with IBS. I recommend this place if you want to maintain a fit figure. If not, KFC is next door.

Sweetfin labels themselves as chef-inspired poke bowls with premium ingredients and bold flavours…read more Unfortunately, this is far from it. Having spent $93.40, the quality of the yellowfin tuna is hardly high quality and the quantity of fish was about 1/3 the amount of regular poke places. Items ordered were the Classic Tura, Superfood Bowl, Spicy Tuna Bowl, Keto Bowl, and two different BYOB burrito - all barely had any flavour...can we say bland? Also, the bowls and burritos were filled with primarily the base ingredients (rice/cauliflower rice), sweet potatoes, kale and bean sprouts (depending upon the bowl selected). These items are not only inexpensive but fills up the bowl. If you call it a poke bowl, at least 50 percent of the bowl should be filled with poke and not filler. Otherwise, it would be called a rice bowl with poke! Street parking is difficult in this Burbank location and I was greeted with a hostile attitude even though I spent nearly $100.00. Both food and service is lacklustre.

Came across Sweetfin Poke Burbank when we stopped by Alfred Coffee. First I thought it was a sweets…read moreand pastry bakeshop since I only saw Sweetfin. I actually thought it was Sweetin until I realized it said Sweetfin. Lol! Went inside to see what kind of food items they serve. It's a poke bowl eatery that specializes in vegan meals. We ordered the Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl to try it out. Everything was made fresh as you order. They have a variety of meals on their menu. Serving for the price is ok. I was hoping for a spicy, delicious tuna poke bowl. This specific spicy tuna poke bowl was bland. It lacks taste and flavor. It wasn't what I expected. They also don't take cash. I look forward to stopping by Sweetfin Poke Burbank to try other food items on their menu to give them another try.

First, I want to thank the very thoughtful server Michael and the busboys he directed. Michael…read moredoes a truly great job, operating skillfully at the intersection of chill and attentive. In previous visits to this restaurant, I noticed other diners being offered coffee or tea as closing time approached, even receiving those hot beverages in "to go" cups since it was near closing. I've dined here about 5 times over the years, and I had never been offered a coffee or tea toward the end of dinner, and certainly not "to go." Seeing other diners with coffee and tea on my last visit, I asked my server at the end of the night, and I was told the hot beverage station was already closed for the night. Michael was the first to offer me coffee or tea, and I requested a "to go" cup, which he brought. Through dinner, he watched my Diet Coke and brought a refill even without my having to ask. The busboys replaced used silverware, which has also never happened for me here. They were quick to remove used dishes and seafood shell trays. I know these services seem basic, but I usually do not receive good service at buffets, so it's worth highlighting. Michael's service was by far the best, most personable, and most thoughtful service I've had at this restaurant. He is a real standout. This seafood buffet is unique in Los Angeles, as other hotel buffets closed in the COVID Era. I'm happy this one is still around to give a taste of a small-scale Vegas-style buffet. Yes, the price is really high, and the food is not perfect, but it's a buffet. You can't expect perfection at a buffet. Though the lobster was nowhere near as impressive as fresh lobster in Maine, it was fresher and less dried out than the lobster I've had at buffets in Vegas (Caesars Palace, Wynn). The crab was very good, and I also recommend the top notch mashed potatoes and very solid pork belly (there are two varieties) and prime rib. Also this buffet is a great place to get your fill of oysters on the half shell. Oddly, they've started closing down the ice cream station before dinner time is over on my last two visits. Given the high price, I don't think the food is good enough to come multiple times a year, but every once in a while, it's a fun experience, especially with a server like Michael. Cafe Sierra remains a reliable stop in LA, and I hope it continues to stick around.

First time dining here plus 5 family members, dinner reservations at 7pm and was seated right away…read more Wide selections of food but wasn't impressed with seafoods options for the roughly $150 per head buffet price. however, we've enjoyed the desserts section. Parking is convenient since it's situated in hilton hotel, make sure to validate your parking ticket. It's a nice fancy buffet but will hesitate to comeback to give way to other buffet options with reasonable prince range.

I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone who is gluten free. They had a lot of things made with…read morewheat that are normally gluten free. Things are labeled but stuff is definitely cross contaminating. You can only eat here during the private tours and you would think they'd take the time to be more allergy friendly. Instead I cried three times that day, hated my life and wished for a peaceful death. What I did eat made me envy the freshness and flavor of my last hospital meal. The "fancy water" was good though. Wear red. It's fun.

The Moulin Rouge restaurant is only available for people who do the VIP tour guide. This is the…read morenicest restaurant in the park. It is a buffet where you can grab what you want. They have a person carving meat and another one making crêpes. There are also characters who come around and visit the tables. It also has a really nice atmosphere. The only problem is there is only two bathrooms, which is crazy.

DineLA Week comes around only twice a year. Once in the winter (January/February) and once in the…read moresummer (July/August). If nothing else, I always make an effort to squeeze in at least one new restaurant in their lineup. For one, I get to sample what each restaurant considers to be their most popular menu items or exclusive dishes. Also, it's often a tasting menu that offers a little bit more. More like a foodie's bonus prize, just for participating. Yakumi looked good this time around. Probably because I'd eat sushi any day/every day, if I could. And I was able to find a quick prix fixe style sushi solution without roshambeau'ing with myself for hours, deciding on what to eat. YAKUMI BOX + THE DineLA MENU On the regular menu, the Yakima Box is $29 and no drink's included. During DineLA week, this filling lunch choice was just $25 and came with a shōchū cocktail as a refreshing bonus. It included: + Sunomono or seaweed salad + 1 piece of tuna sushi + 2 pieces each of yellowtail, salmon, and albacore topped with fried shallots (Note: It's not the fresh green scallions with ponzu sauce recipe) + A choice of 2 classic rolls like 2-piece baked crab roll, or 4-pieces of yellowtail jalapeño, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, avocado, and California roll (Note: The crab roll was buttery and tasty; the spicy tuna was standard) + My bonus drink: Mango Lychee Shochu The fish was fresh, the mango lychee cocktail was refreshing. Both were on the lighter side and pleasant for a lunchtime meal. INDOOR SEATING + OUTDOOR PATIO Sit inside or outside? To settle the debate, I did both while waiting for my lunch date to arrive. The warm, sunny patio was lovely, but there are only a few spots in the shade during certain times of the day, even with the awning drawn. Indoors, it's quaint and mirrors the koi fish artwork that graces the corner of the restaurant's exterior. It adds an authentic seafood-centric, Japanese charm to the ambiance. Service was prompt, although it wasn't a very busy time. Just across the street at Alfred Coffee, however, the second wave of a caffeine rush hour--needing their daily fix--rolled by as we paid. For me, on the other hand, the light shōchū buzz and pleasant stroll to my car was a foodie's bonus I'd come back for again.

High hopes for Yakumi. However, after a lunch visit, I was left disappointed…read more How sushi rice is served is one of the most important foundations of Japanese sushi culture. The rice served during a recent visit here was cold. Cold to the touch. I won't speculate as to why it happened and I should have mentioned something but chose not to as the fish was fine. Service was excellent. The dining area, clean and modern. I can't comment on the patio area as I didn't check it out. I liked everything about Yakumi however, I can't get past the cold rice. I'm not a fan of supermarket sushi as it's different. If you are, then you may like Yakumi. Or, don't be quiet like me and speak up. Maybe I just got cold rice because I was there pretty much right at opening. Letting it sit for a little while helped but my first impression was already set.

This place is a hidden gem. Everything is high quality and so delicious, and the service is always…read morefriendly, welcoming, and attentive. I say hidden gem because it's easy to miss when driving down Chauenga, but so worth the stop. The sushi and rolls are excellent, but I also highly recommend the tom yum potsticker soup. Just the right level of spice and mix of veggies makes me feel physically rejuvenated every time I eat it!

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Organic Green Tea & a Hollywood Cube Special Roll all while nonstop…read morethinking about how I just discovered Karri last night - @eatingwithricardo

5 stars isn't enough for Daichan. The food was incredible and the service was phenomenal --…read moreeveryone was so sweet and welcoming. We loved the sake sampler since it was a great way to try multiple bottles. My wife's Daimyo Chirashi was packed with an amazing variety of fresh fish and flavor, while my kalbi beef was perfectly cooked with the perfect sweet heat. The garlic squid was easily our favorite dish, and the mochi with dorayaki was the perfect dessert combo to finish the meal. 100/10 experience -- can't wait to come back!

Came in for the pork katsu curry and left a fan. The cutlet is perfectly crispy, the curry is rich…read moreand cozy, and together they just work. Grabbed a canned iced tea to go with it and honestly couldn't have asked for a better meal. The staff was super friendly. Felt welcome from the moment I walked in. Did have to wait about 20 mins for a table as it's first come first serve but well worth the wait. The decor is so cozy and will def be back to try more on the extensive menu. If you haven't been yet, go.​​​​​​​

What a great restaurant at the Universal city walk. We came here two days ago and we arrived right…read moreafter they opened. This restaurant I believe has been open approximately 10 years. We found out from the waiter (John) who was fantastic that they just changed several menu items, and I was the very first to try the CIP smasburger. It was a brand new item. My friend was also the first to try the brand new Tuna Poke bowl. My burger was huge and super tasty with two smashed patties, cheese, and caramelized onions, and her tuna came with ahi tuna, coconut island rice, and avocado, and both meals were amazing. We got to meet the general manager (Donald), the head chef (Damian) as well. We probably chatted with both of them for 15 minutes. Super nice, and may I say cool individuals. We loved this restaurant and the customer support ... top notch. We will come back in a couple months and try some new dishes. They validate parking as well up to 3.5 hours. My recommendation is to to park at the Jurassic lot in the valet section to get this voucher. Thanks guys for a delightful lunch.

Don't come here !! We decided to come here for happy hour…read moreand check it out but big mistake !!! We got the chicken tenders:o it came with only 3 tiny pieces and 1 was not cooked right !!! We also ordered the nachos and as well the food was very disappointing! The nachos were cold and the guacamole on top looked days old !! We also got the coconut shrimp for happy hour and since when is 4 dipped coconut shrimp equivalent to $10 oh good. Although the service was great the lady who Dropped our food to our table was super nice but never once came back and asked if everything was good ?! Bruh And lastly ambiance was alright outside. I rather appreciate some vitamin d then the dark interior with white people music inside. DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. HONESTLY UNIVERSAL SHOULD THINK OF REPLACING THIS CHAIN not the best. I RATHER SPEND MY MONEY AT CANES . And our waiter the one who took our payment was not very nice. He looked like he hates working there. Take down this property. Honestly I feel like I should get my meal comped. Lmfaoo it was not worth $$ Rather eat McDonalds fr

A beer and a burger that's all at wanted at Universal Studios. This place is at the entrance of…read morethe park so it doesn't get as busy as the rest of the restaurants in the park. The modelo was delicious. The burger was okay. Nothing special, but I don't expect much at a theme park.

The Baseline: For a sit down Dining experience establishment the food flavors must represent the…read moretheme of the environment, there must be unique offerings to the restaurant based on the theme, and the experience must be immersive to the theme park experience. Food: It was mediocre to bad the night we were here for Hollywood Horror Nights. I was excited that there was a Fallout Theme to this food and I left very disappointed in the food. Item 1: Iguana on a Stick (Cheese incased corn dog) was so bad it we returned it. Undercooked, no crispy outside, and not appealing to look at. Item 2: Rad Roach legs and fries (chicken wings) - Better cook but rubbery skin and the sauce was okay at best. Item 3 - Cram Fries (Spam Fries) - underwhelming and spam pieces were not fried with a crispy skin. The sauce was off putting. Item 4 - Rad Away drink- Tasty drink and a great souvenir with the Rad-away pack. Item 5- Nuclear Punch - alcoholic drink was pretty decent. Service- Good service from Universal Staff. Ambiance- The Fallout theme on the Hollywood and Dine restaurant was excellent and well done for a quick overlay. I liked the different artwork and the outside theme.

Great food and service. Brought new friends and they loved the food too. I highly recommend the…read morered maple

A breakfast that checked every box and then some! My friend and I shared the traditional breakfast…read morewith a side of French toast, and it was executed beautifully: fluffy eggs, perfectly crispy bacon, and just the right touch of butter and syrup alongside the French toast. Nothing was overdone, nothing was missing. What really stood out, though, was our server Rachel. With a menu this extensive, having someone who truly knows it makes all the difference. She was knowledgeable, precise, and genuinely helpful -- the kind of service that makes you feel taken care of without being hovered over. And the latte art? A delightful little bonus that made the morning feel just a bit more special. It's a small touch, but it's the kind of thing that turns a good breakfast into a memorable one.