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    El Barbabachi

    3.8 (29 reviews)
    Closed • 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    steak bowl
    cat

    food truck was located at the end of the target parking lot in rosemead on hart ave. the service was decent, i have nothing to complain about. you get to watch the cook, make the food in front of you, tapenyaki style. the fried rice was FIRE. it was sooo good. i wish they put more meat in. i got the steak bowl medium rare and for a small piece of steak most of the middle pieces were medium rare but the little pieces on the edge were more like well done. which is understandable it is pretty pricey here so get ready to lay down a few if you come down with a big group, but for your average food truck it's a normal price. i have the pricing in the pictures attached. in terms of vibes, this is where u come if you're craving a snack before a mildly bad meal with your friends *speaking from experience* or when you're having the munchies yk? i would come back for the fried rice fs.

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    Sam C.

    Ordered the $52 Lobster Combo, when I was ready to eat it and didn't see any Lobster. I went back to the Truck and asked where's the Lobster. The Cashier told me they ran out of Lobster and doubled on the cheap Chicken. Wait I was never informed that they ran out of Lobsters or I would have requested a Refund. Also would have been nice to customers know instead of making decisions on their own. As far as I know Lobsters are more expensive than Chicken. This is pretty bad. No partial refund or even asked if I want to cancel or replace a substitution.

    Damian P.

    I've eaten several times at this truck and the meats are really good. The rice, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. At this point, it's 3/4 of the time that it comes out way too mushy and wet, making me lose my appetite. It also doesn't help that it's 50-75% of the rest of the plate. The chicken is usually a little overcooked and the steak is also a bit more well than what you ask for. I'm not sure if it's because they're nearing the end of their day or what, but the rice has become a deal-breaker with the prices they have now. The service is alright, and the wait time is reasonable for what you're getting. Since it's around 10:30pm that I can go, the lighting from the truck is nice. Most of the times I've gone it's been pretty chill. Although a small handful of times I have had other customers make some sort of racial comment towards me, I chalk it up to more bad luck and timing than the truck itself, though. Based on my experiences alone, I can't really recommend this truck more than once in its current state.

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    It was so good!! Fresh tasting with big portions. I will definitely order from them again! Yummers

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    Food is always ON POINT ! Servings are immaculate and delicious! 10/10 would recommend

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    Good food but needa work on rice, comes out mushy. Steak and chicken is good but the spot is mid

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    food was excellent and very well seasoned. i recommend this place to anyone who wants good hibachi

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    Great food and fast service. Exciting and mouthwatering array of food and dishes in the menu

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    Chubby Curry

    Chubby Curry

    4.4(979 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    •$$

    This is my mobile order delivery experience. I have ordered from Chubby Curry a few times from my…read moremobile app. The food was great! I tried the Curry Wagyu bowl and it was buy one get one free. I tried their curry tofu, wagyu bowl, eel egg rice and salmon sashimi bowl. They are all delicious and quick delivery. I also ordered a Chirashi bowl for pickup last time. The fishes were very fresh and the price was decent. I haven't had a chance to eat there yet. It looks small when I went to pick up my food but hopefully next time I'll dine in for the experience.

    We came here after a play date with my son's bestie and his family. The kids were "hangry" and…read moreneeded to be fed quick. A quick Yelp search, and this place popped up. We were familiar with the Chubby Franchise, so we were expecting some good grub. I'm glad to say the verdict is definitely on the positive side! We ordered chicken katsu curry, the wagyu steak rice bowl and the kiddo has his usual curry udon. All our dishes were delicious, although the clear winner was the wagyu steak rice bowl. The steak was thinly sliced and super fatty and had such great mouth-feel and really held the curry well. My kid had a little issue with his curry udon b/c he can't handle the spice level. Service was great. They were extremely patient as it was our first time there and we had a large party. We have a peanut allergy in our party and they made sure that none of the ingredients used for our dishes had any peanuts or cross contamination. At the time of this review, we had been back twice, and this place will definitely be on our rotation of good eats in the WCovina area!

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    Akami Sushi - Omakase nigiri

    Akami Sushi

    4.5(419 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    •$$$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Large group friendly

    From the outside, I wouldn't have known it's a bougie sushi joint!…read more Came here with friends for a fancy lunch and I got the chirashi bowl. It came with 3 sides: bean sprouts, cucumbers, and tofu. All delicious. The chirashi PLATE presentation and the meal were amazing. The fish were fresh and the rice (oh rice) was so addicting..but I had to control myself. I was going to share..but I finished it

    I've been here a handful of times and have tried both their omakase for special occasions and their…read moreSushi Deluxe Set, which has become my usual go-to for dinner. Sushi Deluxe Set: I personally prefer the 10 piece over the 12 piece. The additional two pieces are uni and ikura, and for me they aren't really worth the extra $10. The quality is consistently good, and the negitoro roll surprisingly exceeded my expectations! The set itself is also filling enough for dinner. The closest sushi spot I'd compare it to is Sushi Kisen (for sushi deluxe set not Omakase), and I'd say they're pretty on par in terms of quality. Omakase: Since there aren't many places offering omakase in the immediate area, this is a great option if you want to treat someone for a special occasion without having to venture far. I really liked the diversity of the menu and that the experience wasn't limited to just nigiri. Overall, a really solid neighborhood sushi spot that I've enjoyed enough to keep coming back considering if you don't want to drive far into LA for omakase.

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    Kyuramen x TBaar

    Kyuramen x TBaar

    4.0(861 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    I avoided this place since it opened because the lines were ridiculously long and I wasn't in a…read morerush to wait an hour for ramen. Recently, I noticed the lines disappeared so we came for an early dinner. The interior is pretty cool. It's kit just tables and chairs but the design element is unique. Some seating are inside a honeycomb shaped booth, some are just in the middle of the dining area. We were seated at a table that resembles a birdcage. There's a lot of wood and warm colors, which makes the ambiance stand out over other ramen places. We ordered a ramen, omurice with katsu, some skewers and popcorn chicken. The spicy ramen was delicious, but there was no soft boiled egg as shown on the menu photo. All I saw was a broken egg white at the bottom of the bowl. 4/5. The omurice was nicely done. The egg was perfectly soft and silky with a nice curry sauce in the side. The katsu that came with it was crispy, hot and tasty. 4.5/5. The popcorn chicken was great. Perfect seasoning and crispy. 5/5. The skewers however, were the low point of our dinner. They did not appear they were cooked fresh. The meats were dry and tough. The scallops were OK but tiny. Chicken was average. The whole order did not satisfy. We also got an Amazing Lemonade and Thai iced tea. The lemonade was a very refreshing drink, and the Thai tea is just like all other places. Our server, unfortunately forgot his name, was excellent. Very personable and great at describing flavors. The friendliness extends to the rest of the staff too. It's a nice place to check out. Note their parking lot is fairly small, and shared with Paris Baguette next door. It's a 4.5, rounded up.

    Kyuramen is a restaurant chain that has gained viral popularity for its contemporary approach to…read moreJapanese cuisine. We stopped by to try their Dine LA deal, which was $65 for a dinner set that included a choice of two appetizers, entrées, drinks, and desserts. The interior featured light wooden accents and honeycomb-style seating that created a cozy ambiance. Service was efficient, and our server was kind and attentive throughout the meal. **Yakitori Platter: 2/5** Unfortunately, the meats were dry and overcooked, while the skewers lacked the signature charred, smoky flavor I typically look for in yakitori. **Crispy Sweet Chili Wings: 2/5** Tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy glaze, the wings were pleasantly crispy, though an unusual, artificial aftertaste made them difficult to enjoy. **Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen: 5/5** This was everything I look for in a good bowl of ramen. The broth was creamy with a bold kick of spice, and the noodles tasted fresh with a satisfying chew. A jammy soft-boiled egg and tender slices of chashu pork made for the perfect finishing touches, with corn adding a subtle sweetness that balanced the richness of the broth. **Tonkatsu Omurice: 2.5/5** A popular Japanese comfort dish, Kyuramen's omurice was paired with a side of crispy tonkatsu. The omelet was incredibly fluffy with a soft, silky texture, but both the chicken fried rice and demi-glace were rather bland and lacking in depth. **Thai Iced Tea: 3.5/5** Fairly standard as far as Thai iced tea goes, this version was smooth with distinct notes of vanilla, warm spices, and just the right amount of sweetness. **Amazing Lemonade: 4/5** Bright and refreshing, the lemonade also had a hint of cucumber that softened its tartness. **Matcha Pudding with Red Bean: 4/5** Velvety with a custard-like consistency, the pudding had a pronounced matcha presence and was served with fresh milk on the side. The red bean complemented the earthy bitterness of the matcha. **Japanese Cherry Blossom Jelly: 2/5** This dessert was visually stunning, with edible sakura flowers suspended inside and crystal boba adding a firm, slightly crunchy contrast to its bouncy texture. While the jelly itself was muted in flavor, the accompanying syrup intensified the floral profile, which ultimately became too strong for my taste. Although Kyuramen had its highlights, several dishes fell short in terms of execution. The Dine LA set was a good opportunity to sample a variety of offerings, but I'd stick to just the ramen on a future visit.

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    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - West Covina - Baked-Salmon

    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - West Covina

    4.1(271 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Healthy dining

    Kopan Sushi & Ramen has Waguy, ramen, sushi , takoyaki, chicken Karage and more…read more We were craving sushi. I had Kopan bookmarked for a while. Since the weather was hot and I was lazy to drive, I placed an order via Uber Eats.The order came on time as I scheduled it. Everything was packed very well. We got the following, -Mango lover roll 5/5 - Baked Green Mussels 5/5 - Shrimp Shumai 5/5 - Snowcone Roll 5/5 - Lemon Roll 5/5 - Snow White Roll 5/5 - Yellowtail Roll 5/5 - scallop Roll 5/5 Everything was fresh, delicious and flavorful. The lemon roll, mango lover roll , and snow white roll were my favorites. The lemon roll tasted zesty, citrusy and refreshing. I am a mango lover, so I really enjoyed the tropical mango taste which enriched the flavor. Snow White Roll was heavenly, very rich and savory. The shrimp shumai is another highlight. It was flavorful and juicy with perfect texture and perfect shrimp amount.Baked green mussels were savory and fresh we really had such a wonderful dinner. I will be back to try more rolls.

    I almost didn't want to leave a review because the service was great but I do kind of have to share…read moremy experience because it was pretty unacceptable. Firstly, I do want to thank the staff here, they were incredibly courteous, polite, professional, kind and communicative with us. This kind of service is rare these days and while my experience was made a lot better because of their empathetic response, I still think the quality of food needs attention. To start, this spot is at a convenient location - right next to Regal theaters, plenty of parking nearby and none of that street parking metered crap. Definitely a plus. Prices are not cheap, rolls run you about $18 and the size was pretty small. We got a protein roll and a dragon roll as the menu indicates you buy one get one half off. Dragon roll was the skinniest, tiniest, most petite roll I've ever seen in my life and just felt like they cheaped out on it, which is kind of crazy since it's basically just a California roll... imitation crab is insanely cheap, it's not even real crab. Anyway... I ordered a Tonkotsu Ramen, plain - only egg & protein and when it was served to us, all I saw was a puddle of grease on top. For those who are unaware, Tonkotsu literally translates to pork bones, so while it is definitely a hearty/fatty broth, it shouldn't have a visibly separated layer of grease on top. You know when you reheat fettuccini alfredo and the oil separates in the microwave? It looked like that. I've tried various tonkotsu ramens - some better than others btw feel free to DM me for suggestions although the locations are not in close range - but none have had that visible grease layer. To be honest, I'm not really one to send things back, although I have picked up on the habit of not accepting crap food lately, so I didn't really mention anything to the waiter regarding the ramen. I slurped my noodles, ate my egg and chashu - both were OK. The chashu was seared and hard to eat, not the usual melt-in-your-mouth deal, and left the bland, greasy broth behind. Sucks because my favorite part of ramen is, of course, the broth. That's really the whole point. Moving on... I noticed my friend stopped eating her protein roll so I was like what's up? She looked at me a little worried and said she thought the salmon was off. I scrunched my face and was like dammit now I have to try this to make sure. Smell was not off, but took a bite of the salmon and that thing was bitter. We told the waiter and he was apologetic and said he'd talk to the kitchen. They said the fish came in yesterday and while I believe them, and could easily blame the heat we've been dealing with recently, we still felt unsafe finishing the food. I appreciate them showing concern for the issue with the food and no reports of food poisoning so far - been like two days now so I'm sure we're fine. Brings me to our total of about $50. Damn. I know sushi and ramen aren't typically cheap items but the quality was nowhere near standard and unfortunately this experience was enough to dissuade me from coming back. I don't want to nitpick, but I just like giving peeps details on certain things so their experience may not come as a surprise, but the general atmosphere of this spot was also a bit... different. They were playing loud music, I recall hearing 500 Miles by the Proclaimers super loud and I was kind of like dang man it feels like I'm right in the heart of Tokyo... /s There are much, much, much better spots for ramen and for sushi, there is literally an actual Japanese restaurant right across the street from Kopan and I'd bet money you'd get way better food for more or less the same price there. Also Burger Bun is in the same plaza, place is also fire, I'll drop that review separately. TL;DR: food bad, expensive, fish off, service good, decent parking, convenient location

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    Koki+Ku Japanese Restaurant - Salmon avocado roll

    Koki+Ku Japanese Restaurant

    4.8(196 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    A nice little place in the target shopping center. I decided to come in for lunch…read more A nice unassuming atmosphere. They had a large menu, but I decided to order off the lunch specials. I ordered the sukiyaki beef. It also came with a sushi choice, and I chose the spicy albacore. I asked and she said it wasn't very spicy. It wasn't. The food came, and it was a lot. I really liked the miso soup. It had a good flavor and it wasn't overly salty like some I have had. I know it all depends on the type of miso they use. The salad came with a very good sesame dressing, the albacore was a very good quality, and it was just a tiny bit spicy. I really liked the sukiyaki as well. The beef was tender and. It was a tiny bit sweet, a tiny bit salty, just a great flavor. The fresh orange slices were a great way to finish off the meal. I finished with a Japanese fish shaped ice cream sandwich. I liked the ice cream, thank goodness it wasn't fish flavored ice cream. Lol... :). It was a great lunch at a very decent price. Thank you.

    This Japanese restaurant had a really nice atmosphere with a clean and comfortable interior that…read moremade the dining experience feel relaxing from the start. The service was friendly and attentive without being overwhelming, and the staff kept everything moving smoothly even when the restaurant became busier later in the evening. The fish tasted fresh, which is always the most important part for me at a Japanese restaurant. The salads were also surprisingly good -- fresh, crisp, and balanced well with the rest of the meal. The sushi rolls were nicely prepared and flavorful without feeling overly heavy or overloaded with sauce. The agedashi tofu was decent but a little underwhelming compared to the rest of the dishes since the batter felt a bit too thick for my preference. I usually prefer very authentic Japanese restaurants and flavors, so the taste here felt more on the casual side for me, but it was still enjoyable overall. The pleasant vibe, fresh fish, and good service made it a comfortable place for dinner.

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