If I'm craving German beer in LA, Wirtshaus is always my go-to…read more I've been here several times and the food is consistently good. Especially on a nice day, sitting outside with a drink is such a great vibe. The servers are also friendly, knowledgeable and clearly know what they're doing. This time, I skipped the beer and tried a German Riesling instead. I believe it was anayler Riesling and it was a perfect pairing. German food can get a little rich after a while, and one sip of the Riesling refreshes your palate right away. Definitely give the Riesling a try next time!

This was my first time trying authentic German cuisine, and it was a fantastic experience…read moreI started with the giant Bavarian pretzel, which was warm, soft inside, perfectly baked, and served with delicious mustard For my main course, I ordered the Wirtshaus Schnitzel, and it completely lived up to its reputation. The crispy schnitzel was topped with a creamy garlic sauce and a perfectly fried egg!! I paired it with homemade sauerkraut and homemade Spatzle, which made the meal feel truly authentic and comforting To complete the experience, I had a Paulaner Oktoberfest beer and it paired perfectly with the food The service was friendly, the food was excellent, and I really enjoyed my visit. The only thing I felt was missing was a stronger German atmosphere. Some traditional German music playing in the background would make the experience even more immersive and memorable!!

4 stars based on vibes alone. Great spot to drink with friends. Nothing spectacular drink and food…read morewise. Tried a few different schnapps and they were terrible Raspberry 3/10 tasted like "solvang" my friend said Walnut 1/10 borderline unable to get down Loved their basic drinks like gin and tonic etc The espresso martini wasn't bad either Will def be back for hangs

Pro-tip: always check your bill here. They have happy hour, but the bill might not reflect that. I…read morewant to say this isn't their first rodeo , but given the small sample size and my experience, it wouldn't surprise me if there have been other 'mistakes.' I blame management , because they know this is an issue but they're not doing anything about it. I understand the bartender is elderly, but to accuse me of not giving her my credit card when I signed and handed it to her, then calling me hyper when the dodgers fans behind me were yelling and screaming rubbed me the wrong way. My receipt wasnt handed back to me and I was overcharged. Im expecting a small credit back to my cc for the item not billed as happy hour. Given the totality of the circumstances though, if I were a manager, I'd be a little bit embarrassed ànd probably go the extra mile to comp for the mistake. Probably will not be back here anytime soon.

Best ham hocks for beans and soups.Plus lots of cold cuts you can't find anymore.The sausages make…read moreyou want to take one of each home!

Schreiner's is such a neighborhood gem and institution. They are a deli with all types of…read moredelicacies and a full meat counter. The prepared sandwiches and other food sound wonderful. It is extremely clean and does not smell like a typical meat counter. The selection of smoked and cured meats as well as sausages is impressive. I used to go to Alpine Village before it closed, and this shop provides similar German style products. The service is great. They answer your questions and provide great recommendations. My favorite hands down is the butter cheese which is packed in the refrigerated case, sliced and ready to go. That cheese with pumpernickel bread (which they also offer) is so comforting. There are multiple types of salami, with the German style being my favorite. I really enjoyed the imported caraway crackers which was a lighter alternative to the more solid breads. It's the type of place where you will always find delicious specialty snacks with each visit.

Great family friendly spot. So excited for their Kid friendly petting zoo at Oktoberfest. All our…read morefriends with kids will be there. It's so great to see so many breweries be inclusive of families and children. We'll be telling all our parent friends to bring their kids to meet here.

Enegren is a one-of-a-kind brewery that is truly special. Their German-inspired beers are best in…read moreclass. If you're looking for a lager, Helles, altbier, etc., look no further. Enegren puts out quality brews with a ton of flavor that are both drinkable and tasty. The staff are always happy and helpful. The space is awesome. There's an indoor/outdoor vibe that allows you to enjoy the So Cal weather. The alley often has live music and picnic tables, so you can enjoy your brews with some good tunes.

Polka is a quality Polish restaurant offering authentic polish foods in a cozy ambiance…read more Our family, including my Krakow-born, Polish-speaking and cuisine-discerning spouse, came to Polka on a Saturday evening. Disappointingly quiet, we entered the cozy restaurant adorned by newspaper clips, polish coats of arms, and were greeted by our friendly waiter. I had the meat patties ($24) which were delectable. Rich ground beef and pork spiced perfectly and fried with an accompanying gravy. Rich, but not greasy. My wife had the chicken schnitzel ($30) which was good but not groundbreaking, and the kids a number of perogis ($25) I found excellent. Accompanying the two adult meals was soup (a delectable tomato and a surprisingly sour savory pickle) and salad. We concluded with a delicious strawberry jam crepe ($15, see photo). The soup and meat paddies were the strongest entries on the menu that evening. The service was warm and genuine, taking our order, giving recommendations, communicating in polish as per our preference, and the restaurant was cozy and clean. Prices, as listed above, were reasonable considering the accompanying soup and salad. Overall, Polka is a solid restaurant with excellent food and service at a good price. Delicious, hearty, and with a cozy atmosphere it is perfect for a date or small family looking for a genuine taste of Eastern Europe. Food: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5

Quiet neighborhood restaurant where you can chow down on some perogies. Got some boiled and some…read morepan fried--both were nice but the pan fried edged out slightly with a little more flavor from the light caramelization on the outside. I wish there had been more caramelized onions to provide a more tasty contrast with the mild perogies. The highlight was the flaming cherries & cheese (it was cream cheese) crepe. Tasty and fun! The modest sounding chocolate pudding is also surprisingly delicious. Service was attentive.

Guten tag, Fraulein! That's just about the extent of my German phrases. Of course, sure, I…read moreoccasionally make men mad when greeting them like this, but I just really don't remember much from my 1 year of high school German. Alas, when my eyes met for the first time, a glorious truck with pictures of sausages all over it...I darted over and wasn't afraid to introduce myself. Thankfully, a lady greeted me and was ready to take my order. If you order a soda ($2) -- you're gonna spend about $10 total -- fair. The two ladies (frauleins!) working the truck were both really nice. The menu features 8-12 of wursts to choose from (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/germanys-famous-bratwurst-san-fernando-valley?select=fPB0I_Yh0xwHQ_26WVrD5g#fPB0I_Yh0xwHQ_26WVrD5g). Goodness! What do I do? Well, I trusted my 6th sense, and ordered the Currywurst with German potato salad. Now, you must know -- I'm nearly never wrong. When I go out, in fact, 99% of the time it is me that orders the winning item at my table. I know what you're thinking, this guy should bottle this gift up and sell it! I know. I know! This day, I was kinda wrong. My plate (aka "styrofoam box") contained a little paper basket of cut up sausage, with a ton of curry ketchup over it...and it was swimming in it (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/germanys-famous-bratwurst-san-fernando-valley?select=fPB0I_Yh0xwHQ_26WVrD5g#vdlTUQcB9HZ5EyKGqEzCbA). Honestly, it looked Italian (which is very attractive, no offense meant). The sausage was very good, lean, no grissle, and finely ground. The portion of potato salad was huge, and nearly dwarfed the currywurst portion The sauerkraut I ordered was a cold and crisp (not cooked, and soft), and the size was the little sample size cup. ERROR. TRY AGAIN. However, my dining partner (and client) hit the jackpot. He ordered the Jalapeno-Cheese Bratwurst, which was on a roll, jammed with sauerkraut, and grilled onions. AWESOME. The fries looked double-fried, crisp, accompanied by curry ketchup. TRUMP. WINNER. This loss just flat out hurts. And, while my Currywurst was quite delicious, the portion-size and presentation was all wrong. Basically, I filled up on potato salad (which was nowhere close to my grandma's, nor authentic as it was made with mayo not vinegar)...and the curry ketchup soup, basically, that the currywurst bathed in. #IMALOSER Would I order again? Ja. Would I order a Jalapeno Cheese Bratwurst? Ja. Ja. Can I go to a German restaurant and pay the same thing for a better overall experience? Ja. Ja. Ja. (mit bier, bitte, und Oom Pah, Pah)

I ordered lunch here today and bit into the Wurst -- CUT…read more TAKE TWO If you like German Sausage, this is the truck with the Wurst --- CUT TAKE THREE I walked up to the truck and met Doreen who is the Wurst chef ---CUT As you can see I am stalling here. I want to write a review, but I really want to give this truck an incomplete. I don't want to give them low marks, because they do somethings so well; but yet I don't want to give them high marks because they haven't quite nailed it yet. Let's just say it was the Best of Wurst and it was the Worst of Wurst. So let's see what happens in the next few weeks. will this truck go from Wurst to first? Or will it be the Wurst-Case Scenario? Let's just list the good and the bad objectively; and I will not make any more puns, because you all think they are------betcha thought I was going to say Wurst. GOOD----I ordered the Original with Sauerkraut which is $4.50. The sausage seriously protrudes from the bun, so the first bite was all wurst and mustard. It rocked. It was fresh off the grill, spiced nicely and a bit spicier than the bratwurst you usually find in the USA. GOOD---Doreen, the owner/chef is a very sweet lady, who is new to LA and the truck scene. She is friendly, helpful, proud of her product and most of all; wants input from customers. GOOD---Milkrice,. For $3.00 you get a sweet, but not too sweet dessert. Milkrice is the traditional German dessert, It's like rice pudding, but without the pudding. As it's name implies it is a rice.milk concoction topped with cherries (which I selected) or cinnamon, which also looked good. GOOD---The ketchup. Seriously, Doreen gave me a sample of her homemade ketchup. She makes it from scratch. I think I tasted some serious clove and cinnamon, but I could be wrong. Now I would never put it on the sausage, but I'll bet it is awesome on the fries. BAD---The bun. It is basically half of a bakery roll, cut to about half the length of the Wurst. Not only was the bun stale and crumbly, it was especially inefficient considering it had to hold street food in place. It also tasted like Harry Belafonte bread. You know DAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY-old DAYYYY aYYYYYY aYYYYY-old. Seriously Doreen, the bread needs to be bigger and fresher. Doreen tells me that that's the way they do it in Germany. She's been there, and I haven't but still they have to be better than what was on the truck. BAD---The sauerkraut. I paid a dollar extra for what was no more than 2 or 3 small spoonfuls of it. I understand why the portion was small, the bun couldn't hold anymore, but that's another reason why they need a bigger bun. BAD---The mustard. They have traditional generic yellow. Now that isn't awful, but Doreen had never heard of brown. Hopefully she will offer a choice. BAD----The soda, they offer 4 choices of canned soda. Were these flavors chosen by the Department of Redundancy Department? Sprite, 7-Up, Fanta Orange, and Sunkist Orange. WTF?? I can't believe that there is no Coke or Diet Coke. This should be simple marketing, and is easy enough to fix. Diet Dr. Pepper would be nice; but Diet Coke should be mandatory. Furthermore; most trucks are $1.00 a can, I blink at $1.50. they charge $2.00 and as far as I know don't even offer a combo savings. Bottled water is $2.00 for a 16.9 oz bottle of one of the cheapo brands (Arrowhead I think) I was wavering on a 3-star rating; but I am going to go with a 4 star. The pluses outweigh the minuses. But I will re-rate it one of these weeks. Hopefully their rating will be the best, and my meal will be the wurst. "Gourmet Food Truck #97 on my never-ending quest to try every truck in So Cal"

I got this for the first time today and I was really impressed. For me, it hit that perfect spot…read morebetween "rich and delicious" while still feeling light enough that I'm able to continue going about my day. I got the Doner Wrap with beef and lamb and it was delicious. I also got the fries and they were my personal favorite style where it's getting to be a steak fry size-- good fry to potato ratio. Beyond that, the guys inside were super cool and friendly! I took the food to go, but I look forward to sitting in their little outdoor patio in the future.

The food here is great - good portions (very filling) from what I could see and my sandwich was…read morepacked with delicious chicken. It wasn't too dry (one of my worries whenever I eat chicken out) and the sauce (original + tzatziki) was delicious. Louis was very nice and patient to recommend and suggest items based on my questions and preference. The Thai tea was a nice surprise on the menu and I ordered some. It's a nice little clean space and there are only a couple of tables indoors for dining in but we didn't have any issues. Overall based on the food and service I'd return for sure!

More than a year ago, I went searching for authentic Hungarian food and stumbled onto Posto 896…read more I've been a regular ever since, and I have never been disappointed. The menu blends Hungarian comfort food with Italian favorites, and I've loved both sides of it. The hardest part of every visit is deciding what to order. The Gulyás is rich and hearty, the Chicken Paprikás is creamy and full of flavor, the Stuffed Cabbage tastes like true home cooking, and the Schnitzel is perfectly crisp. You truly can't go wrong. Whatever you do, save room for dessert. The Somlói Trifle is my go-to, Hungarian classic that's totally indulgent, and the Palacsinta (Hungarian crepes) is a close second every time. The staff is warm, friendly, and welcoming, which makes every visit feel like coming home. Between the incredible food, the great vibes, and the service, Posto 896 is my go-to spot for Hungarian cuisine, and I'll keep coming back for years to come. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Hungarian food, Hungarian desserts, Italian classics, or a cozy neighborhood restaurant with great service.

After a very long day, I somehow ended up in Sherman Oaks driving down Ventura Boulevard when the…read morewords "Hungarian & Italian Cuisine" caught my eye. That combination was interesting enough to make me turn around, park the car, and walk over. Sometimes the best meals are the ones you don't plan. I was lucky enough to find street parking, but considering they are located in a relatively small shopping center on one of the busiest stretches of Ventura, they have wisely arranged valet parking as well. As soon as I walked in, I was welcomed by a gentleman who I assume was either the manager or the owner. They didn't really have a table set up for one, but instead of turning me away, they were kind enough to make it happen. That was a great first impression. The restaurant itself is extremely clean, smells nice, and is beautifully designed with artwork throughout. It has a comfortable, slightly modern atmosphere with tall ceilings that makes you want to sit down, relax, and actually enjoy your dinner instead of rushing through it. I ordered a bottle of sparkling water, the beef soup, pork chops, and pickles on the side. Everything was good--except the pickles, which just weren't for me--but the star of the meal was definitely the beef soup. The soup was excellent. Well made, well seasoned, just a tiny bit spicy, and the portion was generous enough that I would honestly say two people could share it. After a long day, it was exactly the kind of food I needed. The pork chops were also prepared well, although they weren't completely to my personal taste. I was expecting a little more seasoning or spice. That said, I'm not Hungarian, so there is a very good possibility that they prepared them exactly the way they are supposed to be made back home--and I'm the one asking Hungary to change its recipe for me. For everything I ordered, plus the quality of the service, my bill came to about $68 as of September 2026. Considering the amount of food I received, I thought that was very reasonable. I'll definitely be back. There are quite a few other things on the menu I want to try, and next time I'd like to come when I'm not at the end of a very long day, take my time, order something different, and possibly enjoy it with a good glass of wine.

Hailing from a Social Bar + Kitchen love affair, the concept was developed to celebrate the…read morecultural diversity, rich history, and the proud spirit of the original 141 residents* of the LA Basin**. Personally, I think this is one of the best happy hour bars around. Inside, it has a steampunk-y sensibility with rich, dark wood tones & comfy booths. Outside, there's a patio along Honolulu Avenue that's just the spot for people watching. HAPPY HOUR MENU :: - The wings are great. They're perfectly saucy, served with blue cheese or ranch. Pairs well with their Happy Hour Prickly Pear Cider (in a can for $5). - Also, there's Habiscus Cider on draft, which is also sweet and more soda pop-like. It's not on Happy Hour. $9 for a tall glass. - Potato Skins are stacked with toppings and super cheesy. We tried their house Ranch and asked for a side of Bleu Cheese. OTHER NOTABLE FAVES :: - $15 gets you 2 tacos with a side of chips. - Meatloaf Mondays - get a proper meal that sticks to your ribs + a pint for $20. - No wait for a booth. Food & drinks came out quickly. Overall, the service is great. Sorry, kids. This place is 21 and over only. It's a date night, bday drinks, or first stop on an adults night out kinda place. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * That number comes from the 1st census count in the early 1800s ** The LA Basin includes Hollywood Hills to Coastal PCH Shores, San Fernando & San Gabriel valleys + Orange County too.

We just moved to the neighborhood and were really excited to try this place, especially after…read moreseeing so many great reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was the complete opposite when it came to service. We sat at the bar, and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. There were at least four people working behind the bar, which made the lack of service even more puzzling. It genuinely felt like we were being ignored. Not in a "they're slammed" kind of way, there was just a really odd lack of acknowledgment throughout our entire meal. What's especially surprising is how many reviews mention great service, because that was definitely not our experience. I asked to taste a couple of different beers before deciding, which was totally fine, but after that it took forever to actually get someone's attention to order one. Once we finally got our beer, we were ready to order food, but again, no one acknowledged us. We waited patiently and eventually had to get someone's attention ourselves. We ordered the fish and chips and the pot roast French dip. The menu says the French dip comes with a choice of chips or salad, but our server never asked us which we wanted. We assumed chips were the default since the choice was never mentioned. When our food arrived, we didn't have any silverware. We asked the person who dropped off our food for some, and he seemed genuinely confused by the request. It took a while for him to bring us rolled silverware that was apparently already ready to go. We then asked about the chips with the sandwich. He went to the kitchen, came back with the ticket, told us it came with salad and that we needed to request chips, and then simply walked away. This was probably the most frustrating part because it would have been such an easy customer-service moment to handle differently. Chips aren't exactly an expensive or complicated item. A simple, "It actually comes with salad unless you request chips, but no problem I'll bring you some," would have completely changed the interaction. Instead, we were essentially told we were wrong and left it at that. After that, no one checked on us. I needed some extra malt vinegar and asked the bartender for it. He never brought it and never acknowledged the request again. What made the whole experience even stranger was that the people sitting around us seemed to be getting perfectly normal service. It just felt like we were somehow invisible. After we finished eating, our plates sat in front of us for a long time. Again, no one checked on us, asked if we wanted another drink, dessert, or anything else. I eventually had to physically push my plate toward the edge of the bar and ask for the check before we got any acknowledgment. I honestly can't remember the last time I experienced service that was this consistently odd and nonexistent. And unfortunately, the food itself wasn't anything particularly memorable either. We were genuinely looking forward to having a new neighborhood spot, so it was disappointing to leave with such a bad impression. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but based on our experience, we won't be returning.

This is my lovely bar. Very cute and family environment, lot's of delicious cocktails and amazing…read morefood. Especially I like chicken wings. Friendly staff and good service.

Where do I even begin with this establishment? Let's start with the owner, who apparently believes…read morerunning a bar means channeling his inner Don Draper--minus the charm, style, and basic human decency. His management style seems to be "harass first, ask questions never," particularly toward patrons, and even his female staff who unfortunately have to endure his presence. The food? I've had more satisfying meals from vending machines. My dish looked so sad I almost offered it therapy. The poor soul who microwaves the food in the back appears to believe "seasoning" is just a suggestion, and "fresh ingredients" are things they've heard about but never actually seen. The atmosphere? Imagine a DMV waiting room had a baby with a public restroom in a truck stop. You'll find the same delightful mix of desperation and questionable life choices that makes you question your own judgment for walking through the door. Save yourself the trauma and money. HQ down the street has better ambiance, and Pickwicks actually understands the concept of "clean." Trust me, your wallet and self-respect will thank you for going literally anywhere else.