I started writing this review before I even tasted the food. They had 4 stars just from keeping me…read moreupdated on the progress (pickup time changed) and the great attitude the person had when I picked up. In there, alone, working on a Friday night, and just had the best demeanor.... Turns out the food is great too. Dumpling soup is probably the best I've had. Orange chicken was good, tasted fresh and not greasy, same forn the Pad See Ew with vegetables that still had crunch. I love the hustle! Keep going!

Hot Noods LA - I'm about to be shitting gold…read more ​Shrimp & crab fried rice with shrimp egg rolls. Listen... stop playing with me. This Fried rice is packaged to stay hot, the rice still steaming, the crab and shrimp actually hitting. Broccoli, carrots, cabbage, onions--all doing their thing while the vinaigrette + peppers slap you in the taste buds. ​Real talk: after this meal, I'm about to be shitting gold. Not kidding. Flavor so good, consistency so perfect, it's basically alchemy on a plate. Egg rolls? Crispy little miracles. ​HOT​ ​Noods LA, you didn't just feed me--you upgraded my assets​

Went here with my wife, son, and his partner. Service was excellent. They passed my first test…read morefor "real Indian" by having Kingfisher beer. We ordered a broad selection from the menu. Biggest hits were Chicken Korma, Chana Masala, and Biriyani. All of these were excellent. Cauliflower and samosa appetizers were solid. Butter chicken was average. Next time I visit my son in Culver City, I'm going back here.

I spontaneously met up with an old (vegetarian) friend here for dinner and really enjoyed their…read morenon-meat options. We ordered the Jackfruit Jalfrezi and the Daring "Butter chicken" with imitation meat. I normally am not a fan of imitation meat, but both dishes were overly. The jalfrezi had an incredible flavorful profile and I loved the tang of the gravy. The rice and garlic naan were good, but nothing memorable by themselves. My drink, the NA Indian detox was actually a smash hit. Service was friendly, but the bathrooms were surprisingly dirty/old. Maybe a byproduct of a busy day, but I definitely expect better for a restaurant at this price point (-1 star).

We got the Hainan Chicken and the Mee Goreng. Service was friendly-- we got seated right away and…read morethey were really helpful with their recommendations. Seating area is cute, with TVs inside and outside. - Hainan Chicken: chicken was soft and juicy, but rice was a bit hard. It comes with 3 sauces and we liked the ginger-chili sauce the most! - Mee Goreng: reminded us of chow mein. A little greasy but good flavors.

Closed Forever !!!! Here for about 10 years, but they're…read moregone now. I hope they're doing well wherever they're going.

It's not pretty! I almost walked away because they have a film on the front windows that makes them…read morelook dirty and dingy. The For Sale signs also worried me. But was hungry and tired so in I went. Plus other Yelp reviews were good. On the menu, all beef options were crossed off. Chairs inside were stacked against the wall. Two tables with no chairs around them. I pulled a seat from the stack to sit while I waited for my food. I was thrilled with my food! It was mouthwatering good. I had the Kung Pao chicken and white rice. The serving was generous. I could smell the food as it was cooking which made my wait that much more pleasant. The best part was talking to the owner when I picked up my food. She is a lovely older woman who just wants to retire! Somebody needs to buy this place!

On a departing customer's recommendation: "Oh yeah - it's extremely good!", I ventured in - as…read moreindicated elsewhere the elderly cashier wasn't too friendly. However, $15 and 10 minutes later I had a delicious vegetable stirfry - probably the best I've had in LA. The art on the wall evokes the ambience of a pharmaceutical discount center. The overall feel is fever dream. Tasty.

I've been ordering delivery from this place, off and on, for the past few years and love it. The…read more Phở Tái, Rare Steak Pho is the best. With all of the toppings it tastes amazing. I love ordering it on cold days, if I'm ever sick, etc.. Great Asian comfort food that is also affordable. We also love the Minced Chicken Lettuce Cups and Egg Rolls with Ground Chicken, really tasty. Take a bite of the rolls with a bit of fresh lettuce, cucumber & carrots when dipping. Highly recommend those. Any of the Bun Vermicelli or Com Steamed White Rice plates are good. Chow Fun with Beef, reminds me of Pad See Ew. Yum. The Thai Iced Tea is really good too & Vietnamese Coffee has a nice flavor I like.

This place ised to be great. And we've been getting the rare steak pho for about 6 years. Tonight I…read morewas not only shocked but yucked out. My rare steak consisted of alot of overcooked dark meat, fat, and cow tongue skin! This has NEVER been in my rare steak pho before, not to mention its not even listed in the ingredient list. Were never eating here again. Yuck!

This place was inedible... how would you call this Japanese curry? It was so bland, halfway through…read moreour DoorDash meal, we threw it away. We had to put chili oil and togarashi in it, even then it was still inedible. My "potato and beef korroke" had like 5% beef in it. The breading immediately fell off our chicken katsu and the meat was extremely dry. How does this place have 4.5*??! It was such a waste of money. The gyoza was decent but if you're just steaming store bought gyoza- can't really mess that up.

I wish I checked Yelp first. As others said, it was complete trash…read more Everything was unseasoned.... Even basic store-bought curry pastes instruct you to add carrots and onions for flavor.. None of that here. The actual fried pork was a solid, uncut slab of seemingly burned and undercooked konkatsu. Their cooking "technique" created a crust that falls off on the first cut. On the plus side, the rice was OK.

Located in the Westfield Culver City mall and went with the nori salmon bowl. I asked for no…read morezucchini and swapped the brown rice for white rice. The salmon was fresh and flavorful, the nori added a nice savory touch, and the white rice was perfectly cooked and paired really well with everything in the bowl. It hit that sweet spot of tasting clean and satisfying at the same time. The spot itself is modern and chill, with plenty of places to sit. Staff was friendly and efficient, and my order came out fast. Highly recommend.

First time trying this place at the old Fox Hills mall now known as Westfield in Culver City. Will…read morealways stop here to eat when I'm in the area, love that you build your own bowl, live the options and the seasonings and dressings too. Cost me less than $20, that's kinda the going rate these days though. The hummus was yummy but you have to pay extra, close to $2 for it, worth it in my opinion. Overall food tasted fresh and good!

Burmese cuisine with a variety of dishes…read more Got a couple of dishes to-go and definitely they were comfort foods. Mee tomyam: the lemongrass shined through and even though I was eating this soup during the summer it was quite nice. Mee goreng and kueh throw: both were good but I liked the Mee goreng more just because of my noodle preference. You can customize the spiciness level. Kang Kong: stir fried water spinach and probably my favorite vegetable Beef rendang: great with the kang kong Affordable meals and a decent serving size. This was all shared so we can try all the different items. Parking on street or metered parking.

If you judge a restaurant by trendy decor or a packed dining room, you might overlook Mutiara Food…read more& Market. One reviewer described the place as "barren," and honestly, it is quiet and low-key. But that's part of the charm for me. Not every restaurant needs to be another overly curated, gentrified "hip" spot with hip signs and then charge an arm and a leg for the food. Something is refreshing about the tranquility here, a calm place where you can actually enjoy your meal and conversation. The place is also very clean. The owner is also incredibly friendly, and I enjoy chatting with him. This place has soul. My rating is solely on the food, consistent with all reviews. More importantly, the food delivers solid value, especially given that everything is halal, and the menu blends Malaysian, Burmese, Thai, and other Southeast Asian influences. Kueh Teow Goreng - 3/5. This dish is essentially the Malaysian/Indonesian cousin of Pad See Ew. The noodles were well-balanced in flavor - savory without becoming overly salty - and the beef was tender and paired nicely with the dish. The rice noodles are fresh. While it didn't quite reach the smoky "wok hei" heights that make the best versions unforgettable, it was still satisfying and thoughtfully prepared. Goat Curry - 3/5. I also tried the goat curry, which I enjoyed quite a bit. They use the right cuts of goat meat: tender, bone-in pieces that add depth and richness to the curry. The spice balance was good and comforting without overpowering the dish. I do wish the curry had a bit more tang and heartiness to push it to the next level, but overall, it was flavorful and enjoyable. The naan served alongside it was fresh, though I personally would've liked it a little fluffier. Overall, Mutiara Food & Market serves good, honest food at affordable prices. It may not be flashy, but it offers something increasingly rare: comforting halal Southeast Asian food in a peaceful, unpretentious setting.