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    Chicken and salami wrap

    Recently discovered Cafe Amara, and I'm so glad I did, what a hidden treasure! It's a little tucked away under Building 8920, so it's not at eye level and easy to miss, but once you find it, you'll definitely be coming back. The chicken and salami wrap is seriously amazing, always fresh, packed with flavor, and just so good every single time. You can really tell they put care into their food. On top of that, the customer service is fantastic. Everyone is welcoming, friendly, and makes you feel appreciated from the moment you walk in. If you're nearby and haven't checked it out yet, don't sleep on this spot, it's a gem!!!

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    Dave B.

    Cafe Amara is, sure, a go-to lunch spot for local professionals--but it's also so much more. To me, it's a true neighborhood diner. The food? Seriously good and always consistent. Our regulars are the chicken noodle soup, egg sandwich, and the salads (which are a feast). The chef is totally on point. Service is always warm and kind--same woman every time, and she's great. If Amara were in a trendier part of town, there'd be a line out the door every day.

    Cafe Amara is a great spot to get a delicious coffee, snack, breakfast or lunch. The service is fast & friendly. Lida & Steve run a very professional business. I have eaten several dishes, and everything is good. The soups, salads & sandwiches are all yummy. The breakfast sandwich is the best I've ever had, full of great ingredients. Today I had the chicken pesto sandwich, and it was scrumptious. I highly recommend that you stop by and try the food soon!

    Chicken Pesto
    Megan P.

    This place is absolutely amazing! No matter what you order, you're going to love it. Every single thing on the menu is packed with flavor, and you truly can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. I've been coming here for lunch regularly over the past six months, and I've tried every single sandwich on the menu -- seriously! The owner is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. If I had to pick a favorite, it would definitely be the chicken wrap. It's my go-to -- flavorful, fresh, and always hits the spot. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great food and even better vibes! This place is absolutely amazing! No matter what you order, you're gonna love it. Today I tried pesto chicken -- it was bomb! Every single thing on the menu is packed with flavor, and you truly can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. I've been coming here for lunch regularly over the past six months, and I've tried every single sandwich on the menu -- seriously! The owner is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. If I had to pick a favorite, it would definitely be the chicken wrap. It's my go-to -- flavorful, fresh, and always hits the spot. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great food and even better vibes!

    Ham and Cheese Croissant with Eggs
    Jen B.

    Hungry pregnant woman right here! Every time I leave my doctor's next door, I stop at Cafe Amara. The food is amazing and so fresh. My favorites are the ham and cheese egg croissant, the chicken Caesar salad, and the chicken soup. The place itself is super clean and relaxed and the employees are very nice and attentive. Love this place!

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    Food was really good! Staff was really sweet. Highly recommending!!! Pleasantly surprised!!!

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    The food was very tasty and the prices were reasonable! A little difficult to find, but not impossible!

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    they're the best ! They work fast and they are really nice people ! 10/10 :) it's a nice spot to eat :)

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    Great Food, comfortable atmosphere, and the owners are very nice !! I would come here again in a heartbeat

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    Grabbed a quick lunch here on my break. Delicious food, big portions and the nicest staff! I would definitely recommend.

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    My favorite breakfast and lunch spot! Freshly all meals, all salads and sandwiches are amazing and great potions.

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    Haidilao Hotpot

    Haidilao Hotpot

    4.7
    (3.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Casual dining
    Vegetarian friendly

    First time here, and we had such a great experience! The place is very clean, the food is…read moredelicious, and there are plenty of soup and protein options to choose from. Rachel, our server, provided excellent service. She was friendly, attentive, and made our first visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place! We'll definitely be back. Thank you, Rachel!

    The service for Haidilao is its selling point- you are taken care of and the servers are efficient…read more They will constantly refill your water and clear your empty plates without prompting. They will even give you lots of extra napkins without prompting. I can honestly say I have never experienced that. Moreover, they offer complimentary aprons, hair ties, phone covers, and lens cleaners for all of their guests! The ambiance was very nice. It is very clean and chic. Unfortunately, the ambiance can get overstimulating. Because of the live noodle dances, the music can get loud and it is difficult to communicate with the staff. Moreover, the unlimited seasoning and snack bar is placed in a less-than convenient spot. There is very little space for people to wait for their turn, and it gets even more cramped when there are servers and the robot moving around to cater to tables. The robot also ran into me while I was standing at the snack bar (no injury but it was awkward and cramped!) Lastly, the food has its high and low points for me. To put it simply, I believe this is a restaurant that incorporates the ambiance into the pricing- it is expensive! I went with my girlfriend and spent a little under $200 for our dinner (tip included). We ordered 3 cuts of meat, a few sides, and 2 broths. The meats were of great quality. Unfortunately you're playing $20+ for a single tray of about 10 thin slices of meat so it quickly adds up! The broth was the low point in my opinion. Let's just say the unlimited sauce/seasoning bar is a MUST for you to have a satisfying flavor. Moreover, they re-fill the broth with some type of broth water that isn't seasoned like the broth they bring you at the beginning. They essentially water-down your broth when they refill. For reference, my spicy pork broth was yellow-orange yet the refill was white and cloudy. The difference in color and flavor was night and day! I have only been to one other hot pot place and it was a better overall experience for a fraction of the price! Overall 3/5. To sum it up, upper scale ambiance and meat quality, but I value all you can eat meat over higher quality meat. The broth should be the selling point but it just falls short. The setting can be loud and overstimulating. Personally I would rather spend 35 dollars a person on all you can eat hot pot than this fancier spot. The servers are the star of the restaurant without a doubt.

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    Urth Caffé - Beverly Hills

    Urth Caffé - Beverly Hills

    3.9
    (3.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I promise you this is 5+ stars. EVERY TIME. I don't know how I don't already have a review for Urth…read moreCaffé in Beverly Hills because this is seriously one of my go-to spots in Los Angeles. I'm always happy here bc it's not only delicious, but everything is such an experience and a total California VIBE which I love. I mean, look at the video of the exquisite sweets. I'm already planning to come back for Thanksgiving pies which I have purchased in years past bc everything they make is so gorgeus AND consistently delicious. I love that the staff is always so nice especially Valeria who is so well versed on the menu and so sweet. I also appreciate the thoughtful touches -- being able to get as much water as you want, enjoying the pretty views, people watching, and having food that is presented so beautifully you almost don't want to eat it! This is one of those places you know will always be good, and it's perfect to bring out-of-town guests for a quick, fun bite. I usually come here for breakfast and love getting a brunch and boba drinks with my twins. It's a special spot. This time I was just grabbing a croissant, and they even gave it to me at a discount bc it was later in the day. That was so kind and completely unnecessary and unexpected, and I really appreciated it. Urth Caffé is easily one of my top 10 favorite places. I just love coming here. The pictures are from my visit in May and just yesterday , August 1! Also, if you miss the in person experience on Beverly, don't worry you can have more of this beautiful café on the way out of Los Angeles at the LAX airport. I'm so glad this Cafe was chosen to represent Los Angeles because it is simply the best. Thank you! Support local.

    Extremely disappointed! Urth cafe should be ashamed of the sanitation and appalling state of the…read moretoilets. Indeed I wrote to them as follows on May 6 as follows: "We have visited Urth Caffe several times and I have even given you a 5 star Yelp review. But today was disgusting!!! The toilets were appalling!!!! The men's room was filthy, and not a single paper towel to dry your hands. The women's was even worse with xxxxxx on the toilet seat itself, no seat covers YUK - had we seen this before ordering there is no way that we would have stayed and eaten. ??. How could staff clean their hands before making food. You deserve to be reported to the authorities. Disgusting I will have problems going back for sure. Unforgivable." They called me back the next day and assured me that it would be reported and addressed. This was then confirmed by email the same day: "Dear Brian, Thank you for reaching out to Urth Caffé with your concerns. We appreciate our loyal guests such as your self. We have forwarded your comments to our management team at Urth Beverly Hills and they will be looking into this matter further. We want to assure you that we are dedicated and committed to the absolute highest standards and best practices of cleanliness, health and safety for our guests. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. The Urth Caffé Team" Sounds reassuring right?? BUT Today almost 3 months later I have heard not a further word. The public needs to know. I would not go back ever again without first going in and inspected both ladies and gents toilets before ordering anything. If non sanitary then how can their staff wash their hands??? Yuk

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    Meizhou Dongpo Restaurant

    Meizhou Dongpo Restaurant

    3.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Discounts available
    Catering service

    Every dish we ordered at Meizhou Dongpo was packed with flavor and tasted like true comfort food…read more The fried rice was simple but incredibly well executed, with perfectly seasoned rice. The braised pork in brown sauce was rich, tender, and melted in my mouth. My favorite of the meal was definitely the garlic vermicelli shrimp. The shrimp were fresh and cooked perfectly, while the vermicelli soaked up all of the garlic sauce. It was easily the standout dish and something I would come back specifically to order again. The Kung Pao chicken was tender, and a good balance of savory, sweet, and tang. The restaurant isn't that big but it does have tables suitable for larger groups. This is a decent spot for lunch. The only thing is the dishes are a little more expensive compared to other restaurants. The staff were attentive, efficient, and made sure everything arrived promptly which I appreciated.

    The Peking duck is still the reason to come, but nearly everything around hasn't kept pace with the…read morecompetition. The space feels worn -- menus tattered, décor dated, the whole interior overdue for a refresh. For a restaurant positioning itself at the higher end of Chinese dining, Meizhou Dongpo is sleeping on the finer details. No complimentary tea service, and rather than offering a pot for the table, they serve individual tea by the mug -- a comically oversized Western mug at that. Chopsticks arrive without spoons, and when you ask for one, you get silverware instead of the porcelain you'd expect at Chinese restaurant. The Peking duck accoutrements came with a little plastic spoon on the tray. Small things, but they add up.The fried rice was a letdown too and looked nothing like the menu photo. Spots like Din Tai Fung and Lunasia Signature are operating at a different level and the gap shows. Meizhou Dongpo has the bones of a great Chinese restaurant. The duck alone proves it. But until they invest in the experience around the food, it's hard to recommend at this price point.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Nate'n Al's

    Nate'n Al's

    4.1
    (2.1k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, Nate 'n Al's isn't going to win any awards for interior…read moredesign. Old-school booths, a deli counter, and décor that basically says, "We were here before you could afford to shop on Rodeo Drive." But when it comes to the food, this place can hang with the best New York delis. And before we even ordered, out came the complimentary pickle platter--several varieties of pickles, because apparently at a real Jewish deli, amuse-bouche is French for "here's a plate of cucumbers soaking in vinegar." Sweet, sour, half-sour, crunchy--basically a pickle flight without the Beverly Hills price tag. The matzo ball soup was top-notch--soup simplicity at its finest. Rich chicken broth, a moist and tender matzo ball, noodles, and carrots. Nothing fancy, nothing reinvented, nothing served with microgreens or truffle foam. Just exactly what matzo ball soup is supposed to be. Then came our off-menu creation: corned beef and turkey with house-made coleslaw and Russian dressing on toasted sourdough. It arrived piled high enough to require FAA clearance, yet somehow the structural integrity was flawless. I ate the entire thing without a single piece of shredded cabbage escaping onto the plate. If Nate 'n Al's ever gets out of the deli business and goes into general contracting, hire them immediately. With sandwich-building skills like these, they could put up an 80-story high-rise on the San Andreas Fault and not lose a window. The atmosphere is equally authentic. A couple of the servers looked like they could have walked straight onto the set of The Sopranos without an audition. One compact, old-school Italian-looking gentleman in particular had me wondering whether my sandwich came with a side of "fuhgeddaboudit." So forego the fancy Beverly Hills lunch where your entrée arrives under a silver dome and costs about the same as a car payment. Go to Nate 'n Al's, get a real deli sandwich and a bowl of matzo ball soup, then walk a few steps over to Rodeo Drive and spend all the money you saved. Old school. No pretense. Serious deli. And apparently some of the finest sandwich engineering in Southern California.

    We came here Saturday Aug 1, 2026. We enjoyed the pickles and the challah bread. Also the matzo…read moreball soup was delicious and the reason we come here. My husband got the Reuben. I got the egg salad and the potato salad. We have come here before and every time the food and service are great. It's a cute little deli, clean and in the middle of Beverly Hills so you can walk around after you eat this delicious food. Highly recommend!

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    The matzo ball soup on our kitchen table
    The matzo ball soup on our kitchen table
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    Eataly - Los Angeles

    Eataly - Los Angeles

    3.6
    (3.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Eataly is always a solid spot for me to pick up food to go. Part of it is nostalgia (as I used to…read morego to their NYC location quite a lot in college) and the other part is knowing my friends from Italy go here for authentic Italian goods. I ordered their funghi pizza, which you could heat up there or choose to take to go. I chose to do the latter and popped it in my air fryer when I got back home. Decided to add an egg because why not. Quite solid if you're looking for something quick and simple.

    This review is for la pizza & la pasta inside Eataly…read more It's my first time at Eataly even though I heard good things about it. I had high hopes for the restaurant, but unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. Came here on a Sunday and managed to snag a table around dinner time without a reservation. Servers were friendly and attentive. We got the melon prosciutto appetizer to share. It was good and the melon prosciutto pairing is always great. Will order this again, though the presentation of the dish could probably have been a bit better. They had the summer of pesto menu going, so I got the pesto basilico pasta. The pasta was cooked very al dente and the pesto sauce was good. My only qualm is that the portion is a little on the smaller side and I wish the pasta was cooked a little bit more (maybe 45-60s more). The pizza was perhaps the most disappointing. We got the diavola dolce pizza and was expecting a glazy hot honey but the honey was very watery and the pizza overall was lacking flavor. I also wish they were a bit more generous with their salami topping. The dough was good, but the entire pizza tasted very bland and more like a regular cheese pizza topped with a couple of salami and a dollop of ricotta. There's way better options for Italian food in the area so probably wont be returning here again. However, they do have a great selection of groceries so I'd probably just stick with the groceries!

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    Massy Soups

    Massy Soups

    4.1
    (17 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    This was horrible. I ordered from DoorDash today and after waiting a long time for them to heat up…read morethe soup, I guess...the dasher even texted to say he was surprised it wasn't ready, they sent me four $15 pints of soup that weren't worth the $4 I could pay at Pavilions soup bar. And it was COLD. After all that extra time waiting for delivery, the soup was cold, and didn't look or taste anything like described. They had obviously tried to defrost some old crappy soup and warm it up barely. So of course by the time it arrived it was cold as all get out. I've just wasted money unfortunately. I usually try to give some ghost kitchens a chance, but if you can't keep your quality up, why are you in business? Did you look at that sad, cold soup you sent and think...yes this is what will get us more customers. Such a waste of time and money. The search for good soup continues. Avoid at all costs unless they seriously step up their game.

    Whoever answers the phone whenever I call Massy Soups has this like David Attenborough voice that…read moremakes me just want to call and talk to him. His customer service is top notch, and just is an all around kind human. Thanks for guiding me to your temporary store front. If you step inside of Skys Tacos, (which is an institution in its own right) you will find the Massy Soups. I licked the spoon, drank the bowl, of Carrot Ginger, and Split Pea. The soups rock, usually soup is bland, boring, salty, or some other form of a mess. The soup here tells a story, has flavor, and tastes more like you blended a neighborhood of flavor town into a bowl. I'll be back. In the words of Mr Dice Clay, "what's in the bowl" (you can finish the rest)

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