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    4.9 (192 reviews)
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    Fresh flowers and a real candle
    Angela B.

    Ake'Larry may not have the best curb appeal but the hospitality of the staff and all of the special touches inside totally make up for it! The store front is small and so unassuming that it's easy to miss if you're not paying attention. All of that changes once you step thru the door. While the dining area is small, Larry went out of his way to make sure your dining experience is special. Comprised mostly of 2 person tables, each table has a small vase of fresh flowers and an actual wick burning candle. Although orders are placed at the counter, once your order has been prepared it's delivered to your table. Before you go to choose your table you're given a complimentary pastry sample to whet your appetite. Very nice touch and a delicious little bonus! Today I tried their portobello mushroom sandwich (added chicken) and a tres quesos empanada to eat there. For later I took a chicken curry empanada and ricotta and spinach empanada to go. The sandwich is served on homemade focaccia which is very fluffy and tasty. Some uncommon but very nice surprises were the addition of sprouts and pickled radishes ~ they added that little extra boost to the whole sandwich that bumped it up to something more special. Larry's twist on the empanadas is delicious! Using puff pastry instead of the typical empanada dough was a very nice switch that made them very flaky and buttery. All of them were great, but my absolute favorite was the chicken curry. The flavor was so good, it is crave-worthy! The ricotta spinach came in as a very close second. Also, the dipping sauce was not the usual chimichurri sauce, but rather more of a mayo-based sauce. Whatever it's made of, it went beautifully with the puff pastry empanadas! Go check them out ~ you'll be happy you did!

    House made pasta with half alfredo/half marinera sauce
    Julie S.

    We are visiting from San Jose. I somehow found Ake'Larry and saw all the amazing reviews - told my husband we had to try it. It sure did not disappoint! Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. You can tell everything is made with care. The focaccia so light, pasta very chewy. Service very friendly. Definitely want to go back.

    Sandy T.

    MUST TRY!! THE BEST pasta/sandwich shop in town! Very authentic & flavorful. Decent prices with warm, cozy environment: candles & flowers at every table. Top of all, there's a kindest owner I've ever met! Thank you so much!!

    Rotisserie chicken sandwich (add portobello mushroom)
    Lily H.

    Called ahead to pick up but ended up eating there. Staff were friendly, the interior is cute, a little small but was relaxing. We ordered a rotisserie chicken sandwich combo, pork tonkatsu sandwich, tuna melt, beef empanada, and cheese empanada. They also gave us a bonus fruit tart on the house! The food was tasty, the service was great! Parking was right outside. It's in a warehouse type of area but wasn't hard to find. Will definitely try again!

    Fettuccine with marinara sauce
    P H.

    Found this place with great review while I was in the neighborhood and looking for lunch. What a great find! Classic definition of hidden gem. Located in a weird small strip of business offices across from the Anaheim trash service. Don't be discouraged by the trash smell outside and sketchy looking front door, the food is worth it! The sandwich is EXCELLENT. The focaccia bread is outrageously good, full of flavor with crispy texture, the pickled radish really makes the flavor pops more and balance out the oil in the bread. So far, I've tried the pork chop and Portobello mushroom sandwiches, both are great. Also tried the homemade fettuccine pasta, which is also excellent, but I would say sandwich is certainly better. Very tiny place, six small tables, can probably only fit up to 12 people max. Will need to come back and try their weekly special. Friendly staff. Chef Larry also comes out to chat with customer as well. Just heard today that they are opening up a new place closer to Anaheim old town, taking over the previous Rolling Sushi Café place, but will still keep this place open.

    Tuna sandwich. My absolute fav!

    I love everything about this place. It's small, cozy, extremely friendly and the sandwiches are AMAZING. The cashier is always extremely sweet and the (I'm assuming) owner, always greets everyone or checks on them. Every time I go in somebody is there to see him. Amazing prices and my favorite part of the experience is the little pastry they give you with your order. 100/10.

    Ricotta and Ricotta & Spinach Empanada
    Francesca Mays ..

    They had a special day for Anaheim Feed 80th celebration. Vera was very awesome explaining the items they had. Orders the Ricotta and Spinach Empanada. So delicious. Nice delicate crust. And then afterwards I ordered a chocolate cake also very moist and delicious. Owners were very kind! And the shop itself was very calming with some outdoor seating too. Highly recommend.

    Green Short Rib Curry
    Ticky T.

    This place maybe a hole in the wall but don't let its appearance fool you. They serve gourmet near fine dining quality dishes including pastas, salmon, and sandwiches. Bread is baked in the restaurant and pastas are all made in house as well. The green curry short rib was one of our favorites as well as the empanadas. Highly recommended if you are in the area and will definitely return!

    Yamileth F.

    This place is absolutely beautiful! From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcomed and comfortable. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and it really makes you want to stay for hours. The food was a perfect 10/10 everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The service was just as wonderful! so kind, attentive, and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. The only thing I wish is that they stayed open later, because it's such a lovely spot that you just don't want to leave. I would love to visit in the evenings and enjoy it even more. Still, I can't wait to come back soon and keep trying more dishes. Truly a gem that I'm so happy I found!

    Charlotte D.

    Ake'Larry is located in a small building in a bit of an industrial area in Placentia. They are open pretty early in the morning and close in the early afternoon, which makes this spot great for a quick breakfast of pastries and lunch. I usually call in my orders because during the lunch hour, it gets busy. Vi works the counter and the phones, but does so with finesse and warmth. I cannot stress enough how flavorful and delicious everything is here! They make everything from scratch, and they make everything to order. I almost always order their sandwich combos, especially their rotisserie chicken sando with portobello mushroom added in (texture bomb!!!), and grab a bag of chips and an aranciata rossa sparkling water. Their focaccia is the perfect foundation for their sandwiches, and the amount of fillings is substantial. They have a small chef's special menu that features unique dishes, like the green curry short ribs. I believe this menu is dine-in only, so it's highly recommended to call ahead of time so that it's ready for you to sit and eat when you get there. The short ribs were so tender and melted in my mouth. The crispy potatoes that came with it had amazing texture as well. They also give little freebies sometimes like their truffles and little almond pastry bites with your meal. Definitely a must-go spot when you're looking for a cozy hole in the wall for amazing lunch fare, fresh pasta, and pastries!

    Cheese empanada
    Linda B.

    It was our first time visiting Ake' Larry's. We ordered the mushroom sandwich with chicken & a cheese empanada. Both were good. I took a Tres Leche home with me and it was also very good. The restaurant is very small - only a few tables and the menu is limited. The owners are Kind and friendly

    Turkey Breast (f) and Portobello Mushroom (r) sandwiches on house made foccacia.
    Cyndy W.

    This place is an absolute "hidden gem"! It is tucked in with some other businesses, but you will easily figure out which door is the correct one to the restaurant. Larry is very personable and interesting. He is a pastry chef and makes everything. His focaccia is handmade by him and is used in his sandwiches. We ordered the Turkey, Portobello Mushroom, and Pastrami sandwiches. All were fantastic! He did let us know that the pastrami may be different than what we may have had in the fact that the meat is not piled high like some delis. He keeps his fillings at the right ratio so it works well with the delicious focaccia. While we were waiting for our dine in order he came out to chat with my mom and me. What a genuinely nice friendly person! There are a few small tables if you want to eat your food there. We were the only ones at the time, but there were many pick-ups and to go orders while we were there. We enjoyed our lunch and shared bites of each other's sandwich. My mom said she was going to take my vegetarian aunt here for the portobello sandwich. I personally enjoyed the turkey and would get either sandwich again. We did a to go for my brother with the pastrami sandwich and a curry chicken empanada. I got a bite of the empanada and we both give it a thumbs up. However, I was not fast enough to take a picture of his sandwich or try it. We ended with a piece of pear tart w/a red wine reduction which was fabulous. We will be back, there is so much more we want to try on the menu!

    Super Lit!!!!    Imagine not having to go to some fancy trattoria in Pasadena, Thank you Larry!

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    Green curry, short ribs were amazing. The sandwich bread is made daily. fantastic experience

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    They catered a work luncheon and it was beautifully presented and even the hard to please men were very impressed! Thank you!

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    Thanks Bethany, my pleasure to have you for lunch

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    Ask the Community - Ake'Larry

    Anyone know if Larry does packout lunches for groups of about 25?

    Call it in and speak with Virginia in advance but probably not same day.

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