Food choices were amazing, and many selections to chose from. Including Mac-n-Cheeze, Potato…read moreSalad...chicken wings. This was the last pop-up for "Bartz BBQ", so I was lucky to be a part of a few of the BBQ festival.

Bartz is the real deal. Have tried all the local bbq storefronts and none are as consistently…read moreamazing as this popup. I can have his bbq right from the tray or next few days and it's still banging. Can't say the same for the other restaurants. Some are even dry straight away lol. This is the ONLY Texas-style bbq in CA that compares with the likes of Franklin's and Black's. And it hits on EVERY item on the menu, from brisket to burnt ends to pork and beef ribs. Since it's a dedicated popup, he doesn't have off days. He cooks when he's ready to cook. So come once and have the whole experience. No need to waste your time & money on other joints multiple times to try your luck. Get your Christmas cue orders in before he stops the pop ups for good! Don't say I didn't warn you

The best seafood market honestly. Coming from Vegas we always make a stop here. Good micheladas and…read morefood.

The good: I stumbled upon this place by accident because the…read morerestaurant nearby wasn't open for dine-in. I ended up loving our meal here! We got fish and chips and ceviche. There were tons of seafood options. I noticed lots of people enjoying crab. The dining is under a cover but is "outdoors". You can see the boats and marina from here. The seafood was freshly cooked. They have oysters, uni and lots of fish options too. You order and then wait for your number to be called. The atmosphere is super casual. The bad: There aren't a lot of tables for larger groups so you might have to sit separately. Alternatively, you could take the food to-go and picnic at the beach. The interesting: My friend didn't enjoy his lobster roll much but perhaps it depends on the style of lobster roll you get. The interesting: They have a lot of beer options.

I was a little skeptical at first, but honestly this is one of the best experiences I've had in a…read morelong time. After my wife's death, I haven't been eating much. But I decided to try Ogizzle's and it's been motivating me to leave the house more. The salmon sushi is incredibly fresh and melts in your mouth, while the fondue has a delightful crunchiness. But their signature Gizzle is among the best Gizzle I've ever had. It reminds me of the Gizzle my late wife used to make. God I miss her.

At an event and needed some lunch. Never pass up a chance to try BBQ. Osos was set up serving. I…read moreordered the pulled pork sandwich. While I was waiting and talking to the owner he let me sample some brisket it was seasoned well with great taste. The pulled pork was delicious and needed no sauce the flavor was so good. I tried the beans and they were very good. Follow them on instagram and facebook if you're in so cal. They offer private event service too Good stuff

Wanted a lazy brewery with a good food truck, so we searched and found that Oso's was at Far Field…read more Headed over there, not knowing what to expect. WOW. We should've known it'd be good when so much was sold out. We still got ribs, a pulled pork sandwich (homemade pickles!), potato salad, and smoked mac. We even went back for the peach cobbler. Everything was homemade, except for the bread for the sandwiches -- even the bbq sauce! They do a killer habanero bbq sauce. Follow them and go find them!!

We stopped by Ethan's Belly Boink for dinner one evening, right as they were about to close, but…read morethey warmly welcomed us anyway. We ordered the sisig and the lechon, and both were outstanding, but the lechon truly blew us away. It had the most flavorful, juicy meat and the crispiest, most perfectly seasoned skin we've ever had in the US. It genuinely felt like a taste of home. The service was just as wonderful. Kristel was incredibly friendly and attentive, and we even got to meet the owner, Zaldy, who treated us like family. He even surprised our son with ice cream which was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. The restaurant itself is clean, cozy, and has a welcoming vibe. We loved that they have karaoke too and we ended up singing along and had a great time. Ethan's Belly Boink is a true hidden gem. We'll definitely be back soon

I was looking forward to trying out Ethan's Belly Boink. Upon arrival I could sense a positive…read morelively vibe. I noticed they were having a birthday party which was awesome. The karaoke and food reminded me of my family gatherings. I'm half Filipino and my Filipino side of the family always knew how to throw a good party. Where there was Filipinos there was always karaoke and great food. So I was excited. I already knew there would be no seating so I was okay with taking it to go. The second I walked up to the register to order I could sense an unfriendly vibe from the lady at the counter. I'm not sure if she was just having a rough day or what, but it was definitely negative energy. I ordered the sisig bangus combo with white rice. Waited for about 10-15 mins which I didn't mind because like I said the karaoke vibes and seeing people at the party happy made me happy. When my food was ready she bagged my food up and held it out to me like here you go you can go now. I grabbed the bag and asked for "patis". She looked at me and said "I put soy sauce in there already." I repeated myself and asked for patis. Then she asked another lady and the other lady said they were out of patis. Which is kind of hard to believe. Knowing that Patis is huge when cooking and eating Filipino food. Okay fine they're out. So then I asked if I can have vinegar for my rice and sisig. She looked like she didn't want to even give me vinegar. Eventually she reached back and grabbed me a vinegar. There was so many sauces pre packed near the register. What was wrong with giving me some vinegar? After she gave me the vinegar I said "salamat" which means thank you. She just stared at me. Not even a "you're welcome." It's sad because I know any other day I would like this place. I just don't understand how you can let some people run the register knowing they have horrible customer service. Maybe she was having a rough day, but still you should treat your customers like you want them to return. On a side note the food is awesome. If I decide on coming back I hope I don't have to deal with that again.

Just celebrating the soft opening of Irene's first of hopefully many RENN'DANG is very authentic…read morestyle Indonesian dishes according to all my Indo friends. Some very modern hip music in the background nice lighting in a clean environment

From the owner: RENNDANG – Indonesian Cuisine…read more We’re the first Indonesian pop-up Indonesian restaurant inside Non Bei Bar in Gardena, serving bold, home-style flavors from across Indonesia. Our signature dishes include Beef Rendang, Padang Rice, Yellow Rice, Coto Makassar, Es Teller and Corn Fritters — all cooked from scratch using authentic Indonesian spices and recipes passed down through generations. We operate exclusively on Mondays & Tuesdays inside Non Bei Restaurant, creating an intimate, limited pop-up experience that makes every visit special. Whether you’re exploring Indonesian food for the first time or craving a taste of home, RENNDANG offers warm hospitality, rich flavors, and a true Indonesian dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in Gardena.

What can I say..... wood smoked BBQ. No propane or gas used on this meat... you can taste the…read moredifference. Ask them how they smoke their meat... Im sure they can answer for you. ;)

tried this place when they were doing a pop-up in redondo and was super excited since the reviews…read moregive high praise. i was very sad to see that the portions were just awful.. i paid $37 for this plate that came with one piece of brisket (cut in half), and two sides that aren't even filled to the top of their small cups. the chicken was decently portioned, but it hurts to pay so much to have my bbq plate be majority chicken. it also came with just a plain slice of white bread (not in the picture)? no butter with it or anything lol. the flavors were good though! just made me even sadder when it was all gone so fast.

great food always fresh and they give you a lot. The greens…read moreare fire, Mac and cheese is great, have to get there early so they don't run out. Friendly service and always clean.

So i am a bit confused about the photos here, because there is an actual restaurant looking place,…read moresome little cart and a food truck. Hopefully they are all related. My review is based on the food truck. It was my son's birthday. He was allowed to chose anything he wanted for dinner. Any price point... anything. Well i had seen this on Instagram and shared it with him two weeks prior. At first he wanted to go to Nobu or there were a few other high end options, but that is not his style honestly. Luckily, he remembered the post that I shared. He wanted to go here. Well, buckle up kids, we are going on a field trip! We left work/schools early and took a drive to Compton. When our navigation said we had arrived it suggested we park in the lot across from the library. Ok. There directly in front of the library was the food truck. There was a small line, so that was ideal. Not a long wait. My other smaller human and i went to wash their hands in the library. When i came out he had ordered the hungry man or something. It was more than enough for us. The oxtail was good. The ribs were good. The chicken was good. The cornbread was yummy. Just not over the moon for the greens... and i loooove collard greens. But that's ok. We went for the meats. They were out of the dinosaur ribs, so maybe if we go early enough next time, we can try those. We took it across the street to the park and ate and that was enough time for the small one to also play to get energy out before we headed home. The drive home was long, now that rush hour traffic had started. But none of us complained, because the meal was worth it.

This is one of very few places in L.A. where I will willingly wait in line for an hour to order and…read moreanother 30 minutes to get my food. If you've been to a popular BBQ place in the South, you're no stranger to the lines. I've been to APL at two pop-up locations: Ayara Thai in Westchester & Gin Rummy in MDR/Venice. The latter (and current) location, Gin Rummy, has seating, so it's a better experience. Ayara is a Michelin-listed Thai place, but Chef Adam was serving out of the back & there was no seating. So far, Ive tried the burnt ends (9/10), beef ribs (9/10), lamb chops (9/10), and pork ribs (7.5/10). To put this in perspective, I would not score any of these items anywhere else in L.A. higher than a 7/10. Yes, some of the sauce can be overly-sweet, but the craftsmanship that goes into smoking the meat is unparalleled in L.A. And, yes- I have a charcoal smoker at home and make decent brisket and ribs. As other reviewers have mentioned, prices are high, portions are large, and there's almost always a wait, so best to go with a party of 4 or larger so that you can sample more of the menu. And, they should add one more order kiosk and add one more person to cut the meat in order to move the line quicker. I could eat this BBQ every week. Bon Appétit!

Wow. This was easily the best meat I've had in Los Angeles…read more The pork ribs and beef ribs were out of this world -- tender, juicy, smoky, and cooked to perfection. Every bite felt like it was made with passion and precision. Chef Adam isn't just making BBQ, he's creating art. Amazing food, great presentation, and a fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back.

What a unique place and find. I have been to this area so much for many years, I can't believe this…read morewas the first time I had heard of or eaten here. I have to say, the location of it is a great concept. The inside is truly amazing. The clam chowder isn't what you expect, and it makes sense because you can have it on your burger. It's almost a cheesy clam chowder. Sort of hard to explain. Everything was super tasty, and for me, it was a lot of food for the price, where I had a whole meal the next day. Definitely recommend checking it out, even for just drinks, to sit outside, or for food. I was truly amazed by the decor of the place. The skills in the fireplace you just might miss if you don't take a look at it. Make sure you take the time and look at all the unique items around the restaurant. There is so many hidden little things inside and out.

The food is amazing! Grilled ham and cheese please ! The…read morecaptains mug of the coldest beer you can imagine !!!! Nothing beats this place for a welcoming atmosphere and comfort food !