Ordered my food to go, but cool atmosphere inside. I would totally go back for a work happy hour…read more Was greeted with a smile by staff, and they seemed very friendly.

I had the beef mango curry with rice, spicy, and it sure had a kick. It was lovely food and great…read moreservice. The reasturant itself is very beautiful and well taken care of. Would definitely come back here!

When I heard that I Luv Ur Buns was closing for good after only a couple of years, it only made…read moresense for me to plan a quick excursion around the area and stop by to bid them adieu. It was a nice addition to the mini food court in Long Beach, but unfortunately, times got tough for them to the point where they had to pull the plug on their operations. I Luv Ur Buns was one of seven vendors at Steelcraft Long Beach on the southeast corner of Long Beach and Bixby. They had taken over the spot that used to be Waffle Love, and it was such a quick turnaround that on my first visit to Steelcraft Long Beach since the Waffle Love closure, I almost thought they seamlessly rebranded from waffles to bao buns lol. Signage was posted around the shipping container assigned to I Luv Ur Buns and even a signicade closer to Steelhead Coffee; the signs informed customers that they were closing and that the Sunday preceding Martin Luther King Jr Day would be their last day of business, which also happened to be the same day the LA Rams were playing in the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs, so I almost thought Steelcraft would be jam-packed. Actually, no it wasn't even that busy, and there were several parking spots available just around Steelcraft. I definitely wanted to try a bao bun, but not a full dinner, so that left me with the two Global Flavors sections of the menu. One section was titled "Global Flavors on Bao Buns" where you basically get two bao buns. Don't think these bao buns are large by any means; I tried a couple at Sosogu sometime last year, and they're not that big either. They would have been the perfect size for a snack, but I was also curious about the other Global Flavors section, titled "Global Flavors with Rice or Fries". That section only has two line items: Mini Bowls and Loaded Fries. I didn't want fries, but when I asked about a Mini Bowl, I was informed that it was a deconstructed version of a bao bun with a small mound of rice. Wanting a little more variety, I went with the Bao Mi Mini Bowl. The menu did get a little confusing for me because I had noticed the (V), which usually stands for either vegan or vegetarian. However, they had several non-vegetarian items with (V), and that had me confused at first; like how is a bao bun with grilled pork belly vegetarian?? That's when the cashier, sporting a black nose ring, let me know that it can be ordered with a plant-based option, namely tofu. However, the cashier also mentioned the use of a shared fryer between their plant-based options and their regular options, so if you were strictly vegan, I'd think twice first. I asked how long the wait would be, and they estimated 10 minutes, which was pretty much spot on. I was given a pager that buzzed when my order was ready, and since there was plenty of space for me to eat, I was given a red tray with an "I Luv Ur Buns" sticker in the middle. The mini bowl was presented on a small tray, like one you'd use when you're giving out samples at a special event. I was also given a fork, which was another reason why I ordered a Mini Bowl over two bao buns as I wanted to keep my hands clean. Besides the grilled pork belly, the Bao Mi also comes with hoisin sauce, cucumber, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. All of what I just mentioned tasted pretty good, though not necessarily as good as what I had at Sosogu last year. Then again, the Bao Mi is Vietnamese-style whereas Sosogu is Japanese, but between the two, which are the two cheapest options at $10, the Bao Mi was the most popular alongside their Korean-style, called Seoul on Fire. I'm pretty sure I would have liked Seoul on Fire better as it comes with Bulgogi beef, but the grilled pork belly was pretty good too. Just not as fatty as I would have liked. However, I didn't like their use of a wrapping paper between the tray and the food. That's because several grains of rice got stuck on the wrapping paper, and it was hard to pluck them off with my fork. As a result, it got kind of messy eating the mini bowl, and I almost thought I'd drop a piece of pork belly in the process! Luckily, I didn't, but I don't think that would be a problem with the bao buns since the bao bun from my mini bowl didn't stick to the wrapping paper at all. One thing I observed that I thought was kind of cool was witnessing the cashier hand deliver a tray of bao buns to an employee from Elio's Wood Fire Pizza, directly across from I Luv Ur Buns. I wouldn't say I love I Luv Ur Buns, but it made for a nice quick snack albeit a little pricey for a small bowl. I'm glad I gave them a try before they closed for good, and I made sure to bid them a proper adieu by returning the tray to them. They also had a small tray of I Luv Ur Buns stickers by their order window, so I made sure to pick up a couple as souvenirs. Thank you I Luv Ur Buns for serving the LBC for the past couple years, and sorry to see you go! Best wishes to Sonya, Mandy, and the rest of the team on their future endeavors.

I Luv Ur Buns, I super miss you!…read more Really glad we got to stop in one last time before the swan song. Your Satay with Me will stay with me forever. Though very much a forever fan of the Orange U Yummy and your Triple Buns Mix 7 match deal. Hot Honey Bun (V) style was a so so good. Global Flavors on Bao Buns for all the yum and then some not to mention those vegetable spring rolls, fries and load fries as well as bowls. Service on the last weekend was a perfect 10/10. The vibes and decor at SteelCraft where ILUB called home is still nothing but great, live music/djs, tvs with sports or local events and an open air covered food and hangout hub. Easy parking in on of their 2 lots, see signs. This sign will absolutely be missed.

Stopped by while heading to the Long Beach Convention Center. This place was about 10 mins away. I…read morewanted to check out what the hype was for a michelin guide recognized Thai restaurant. I mean how good can it be compared to other Thai spots? It was good but the place is tiny and gets packed. When we arrived, it was about a 35 min wait. We didn't want to wait so we ordered to go and ate at the convention center. We tried their egg rolls, ribeye salad, Khao Soi Noodle soup (recommended by waitress) and pad see ew. Everything was delicious and I'm sure it would have been even better if we were able to dine in. They only have street parking which sucks but I would still highly recommend.

We all know how good this place is, that's a given!…read more I was craving soft shell crabs so ofc, we had to come here! I got the soft shell crab curry and soft shell crab dry khao soi noodles! We also ordered the roti with curry and crying tiger. Yall, food is easily a 10 out of 10. Service is so friendly, quick and well staffed! Never a problem having to wait around here. Love it I love restaurants that share their culture in such an artistic way. Every corner of this restaurant was so well thought out and gave such a welcoming vibe that made you feel like you were in a touristy restaurant in Thailand lol. I loved it. If you love Thai food, u need to come here!

The food was fresh and the customer service was 10/10. Favorite Nguyen's Kitchen Location…read more Business was also extremely clean.

I have been to this place for dine in before, but I didn't take pictures. This time I ordered again…read morebut for to go. I had the popcorn chicken, garlic noodles with pork, and a regular salad. Everything was really tasty. I'm pretty sure it's even better if you eat the food right away (dine-in). The place is located next to Trader Joe's, Target, and other businesses. Parking can be busy at times, but they're always available. If you dine in, you order at the counter. Service was pretty fast. Ambiance is casual. They share the space with an acai bowl business. I haven't tried that one though. Will definitely come back for some quick and reliable asian food!

Me and my crew just got done with a long day but we still needed dinner. They were pretty tired so…read moreI decided I'd just get some Thai/Chinese take out and bring it back to the hotel. We have full kitchens in all the rooms where we're staying along with plates and all the set ups. The rooms even have dishwashers! So, I found this S T Noodle Bar near by and decided to give it a try. I kinda know what there guys like to eat, so I just ordered a bunch of food. The only request from anybody was for Pad Thai, the most common dish at all Thai restaurants. I GPS my way over and order the food. I was Khao Soy on the menu and I don't see that at too many Thai places that I've been to, so I got an order of that with chicken. Of course, an order of Pad Thai, 2 orders since I have 5 hungry people to feed. Also, I ordered the Thai coconut soup, I think it's called Tom Kha with chicken. One more noodles dish was the Drunken Noodles, it's kinda like Chinese Chow Fun, but has a more spicy flavor and basil in it. The food was all pack and bagged for me to take back to the hotel. We used my room since I have a bigger room. We had plates and set ups for all five of us and we re-plated the food on the serving plates that came with the room. All the food was really tasty and everybody was happy not to have to leave the hotel. I heard compliments on the Pad Thai and the Coconut soup. It was a good idea just to do take out and eat at the hotel here.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Tasty Thai food in a pleasant atmosphere with nice service…read more Came by with some coworkers for a midweek evening drink and nosh. It was a pretty good-sized space, with light and bright decor. It wasn't crowded and we were able to get a table for 4 with no problems. We ordered as a group and I got to try the following items: - spring rolls with shrimp and tofu (the rice noodles were a little on the hard side, but overall ok) - fried calamari (interesting presentation with the rings hanging on the branches of a metal tree. They were large and looked more like onion rings. Not bad, but I prefer lighter batter. Also, see the subreddit WeWantPlates, hehe) - spicy seafood salad (fresh and bountiful amount of seafood) - steamed mussels in lemongrass basil broth (mussels were plump and tender and the broth was so good--my favorite) - Singha beer Service was prompt, and the prices reasonable. Very good first impression, would try again.

The Long Beach cocktail scene is definitely not one to ignore. I was looking for a cocktail bar not…read morefar from home and came across Midnight Oil. The people behind this venture created 3 distinct spaces and experiences within the same building and each looked incredible. The Apothecary is the largest space and a dim sum-focused menu accompanies the well-crafted cocktails. Excellent drinks and such a fun vibe. Definitely want to come back again.

Seamlessly comprising of a trio of unique atmospheres, Midnight Oil's…read moreHao Peng You Hand Laundry evoked the San Francisco Opium Dens of the 1850's and their Tiki Lounge concept is punctuated with "Creature From The Black Lagoon" memorabilia then there's the main room or Apothecary Room which has 1970's Martial Arts flicks on loop. The epitome of consistency is the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken and Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice With Chicken and the pleasant surprise was their Pan-Fried Radish Cakes. The menu is diversified enough to warrant another visit which I hope isn't too far in the future.

Sura is always innovating and implementating rotating seasonal items all the time. I constantly see…read moreon social media all of their new dishes or drinks. We came in for their Sura Summer Specials and wanted to try their cold noodles. Their Hey Brother sandwich collaboration of egg sandwiches and fishbowl drinks sounded both amazing. I want to go back and try these before they leave their menu. My girlfriend enjoyed the Cold noodles and I got their Bulgogi Bibimbap. The crispy rice on the bottom of the stone bowl mixed with the veggies and bulgogi tasted so good. It was the perfect sized meal and I would totally get this again. Will update my review once I come back to get KBBQ on their outside patio.

My go-to KBBQ place!…read more Firstly, If you eat outside, you can use the grill. If you go indoors, they will bring the food cooked out for you. So during the warmer days, you may want to weigh out whether you prefer cooking your own food or if you want air conditioning. The food here is very delicious! We had the moo package which is primarily beef. There were various appetizers to try and the package was more than enough for 5 of us. Ambiance is pretty relaxed, you get your usuals or people new to KBBQ. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, happy to explain anything so you don't have to be a KBBQ pro to dine here. The service is good, better when it's busier since they check in more frequently. When it's slower you may have less check-in's from the staff, probably due to less staff during slower hours. There IS parking in the rear but the spaces can be kind of tight so finding parking truly depends on the time of day you go. Overall, I am never disappointed here and I recently brought someone here who wasn't a fan of KBBQ and this experience won him over. I even got promised to be brought back again! Definitely worth making a visit, highly recommend.

Every item I've tried here is absolutely delicious. This last visit we ordered:…read more -chicken xiao long bao/soup dumplings -popcorn shrimp -short rib dan mein - shrimp fried rice My family, kids included, demolished these dishes. So incredibly tasty, piping hot, good sized portions. The service is always really attentive and the whole 2nd and PCH area is such a cool ambiance. After this visit, I honestly think this may be one of my top 5 favorite restaurants. We like asking the servers for their dish recommendations and ordering those, which is why we've tried so many different things and you can't go wrong with a single dish!

Food is not good here. Very salty no flavor at all I will…read moregive 0 starts Service is ok

Nghbrs Kitchen did NOT disappoint! The wings are BIG, crispy, and cooked perfectly. The Lemon…read morePepper definitely lives up to its name--so much flavor! But the Tropical Habanero was hands down my favorite. It has the perfect amount of kick without being too hot, so you can actually enjoy the flavor. And don't sleep on the Garlic Parmesan fries! So tasty and the perfect side with the wings. We ordered 16 wings, Garlic Parmesan fries, and two medium drinks for only $33 and that included tax AND tip! You seriously can't beat that. PLUS, Wednesdays are $1 WING DAY! Great food, great portions, great prices. We'll definitely be back to try more flavors! Vincent approves

2nd time here. Came back for the cambo asada fries and ordered the 10pc boneless chicken. Got 5…read morehoney siracha and 5 lemon pepper garlic. The fries were amazing and the reason for my return. The container it was in a loaded and was generously portion that my fiancé and I was able to share and get full from it. The boneless chicken to me was more on the crispier side and was more like large popcorn chicken than the boneless wings I am used to. Flavor of lemon pepper garlic was lovely and the honey Sriracha had a nice flavor but was little on the salty side for our taste buds. Nice and friendly service from staff that helped up and tables and inside clean.

The food was delicious! Our food server Vida was awesome. She kept up well stocked with food and…read moredrinks. Very attentive. They gave us pictures of our experience. Over all it was a very good experience. We sat outside by the water the ambience was great.

Great place!! Love the view but there's no fans , no air circulation I the middle of summer Sophia…read moreis wonderful love that girl I'll be back when it's cooler !!