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Helena's Cafe

4.4 (8 reviews)
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Helena's Café
Mark M.

Torrance Food Crawl #276 Helena's Café is located on the second floor of the West Tower at Torrance Memorial Hospital (TMH). It serves the west side of the campus while Yang Cafe in the Main Building serves more of the east campus. The hours here are more limited than Yang Cafe and it's only open from 7:00am to 2:00pm Monday to Friday. Today I got here just a few minutes before closing, the doors were closed before I was seated, so I probably didn't have the best choice of all possible items. I tried their entree dish for the day, The Mediterranean Tortellini, along with the sautéed Spinach, and a slice of Garlic Bread. The tortellini contained cheese and included bits of tomatoes, artichokes, olives, onions, mushrooms, and oregano. Even though it had obviously been sitting there for a while it was decent, though it would have been nicer had it been warmer. There was an ample portion of spinach provided and it was quite good. The garlic bread had been sitting there too long and was closer in consistency to crunchy bread than a soft bread, a disappointment. The food here, like most food in hospitals, is clearly nutritious. There is a nice choice of different items to choose from. There is lots of seating and the place is very clean.

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Bites & Bashes Cafe - KOREAN BREAKFAST - Beef Bulgogi, two eggs, bell peppers, onions, steamed rice, scallions- 8/10

Bites & Bashes Cafe

4.5(564 reviews)
2.0 mi
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Pulled up to this spot after seeing it on TikTok and it did not lie. This place is a whole…read moreexperience, big portions, big flavors, big fun. Crack in a Cup - Me- Vietnamese iced coffee with a lil twist. Kinda dalgona‑ish? Kinda bitter? Maybe that's just my taste buds being dramatic. 8/10 still loved it tho. Guava margarita- Sonny - tastes like juice. danger 9/10 Coconut Shrimp: Crunchy, golden, Me- 8.5/10 only because my fav ones are from pink taco in boston RIP sonny- 8/10 (started picking out the petals bc he thought it wasn't edible ) Banana Turon Pancake - This thing was gigantic. Three fluffy stacks with caramelized banana chunks. Moist, flavorful, chef knew exactly what they were doing. Me: 8.5/10 Slight bitterness for me, but still a banger. Sonny: 8.5/10 Very banana‑y. (dalgona vibes??) Forking Around Filipino Burrito -This burrito was THICK. Like "has its own gravitational pull" thick. A whole fiesta rolled up. Me: 10/10 Might be my new favorite burrito. And I've been on a quest. Sonny:9/10 cuz apparently i'm the only 10 he sees Would absolutely come back and we'll probably order the burrito again just to feel something

this cute neighborhood gem in lomita serves up fusion breakfast dishes!…read more we tried: ube lava pancakes korean breakfast taco truck breakfast burrito -- korean spicy pork al pastor, pineapple, kimchi, rice, eggs & scallions the all american i really liked how they incorporated a lot of asian + mexican flavors into their breakfast dishes! i would say it was primarily korean fusion. everything was pretty good, although some dishes felt a little pricey for breakfast (their burritos are around $18-19). overall, definitely a cute brunch spot to check out if you're in the area!

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3.8(1.3k reviews)
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I just recently learned that Sophia was no longer at Hof's Hut, in Torrance and I was disappointed…read more I met Sophia in 2023, and weekly I would go to Hof's Hut, each time asking to sit in her section. Her smile, and caring personality always made the dining experience more memorable and pleasurable. What a delightful person she is. I will truly miss Sophia!!!!

I visited Hof's Hut with a friend yesterday after many years and was pleasantly surprised that it's…read morewarm & fuzzy atmosphere still existed. The tempting baked goods were spectacularly displayed, comparable to Kings Hawaiian, but not as particular as Canter's Deli for comparison. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast which was absolutely wonderful. My good friend had the French Dip Sandwich. Maybe I'll order it on my next visit. :) However, After we walked in the door and arrived at the host stand, the "greeter" stood expressionless, saying nothing... no smile no, "Welcome to Hof's Hut" ... nothing, and began walking slowly towards the seating area. When we arrived at our table, he laid the menus down, and walked away, still saying nothing, with a stern look on his face. -But I was not going to let this spoil my experience. The waiter was aggressive with his up-selling, and that's okay, he was pleasant and very professional. One of my pet peeves when visiting a restaurant is when the waiter assumes that as a Black person visiting a restaurant with a White companion is when the waiter treats the white actor as the important one at the table, and takes their order first, and when the check arrives, hands the check to the white patron at the table. I was picking up the tab on this visit, so my friend reached across the table in front of the waiter and handed the check to me. As I said, it's a pet peeve, and nothing to get emotional about, this action in no way assumes that there was anything approaching bias, prejudice or anything more serious on the part of the Hof's Hut staff... It's just the way it is.

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The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center

3.6(982 reviews)
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Had a really great experience at The Proud Bird! Everyone on the staff was super friendly and…read morehelpful, but a special shoutout to Moises. He took care of our order and made sure our son's meal was completely gluten-free, which we really appreciated. It's always nice when someone takes the extra time to make sure everything is right, especially when it comes to dietary restrictions. Great service, great atmosphere, and an awesome staff. Thanks again, Moises!

Awesome hidden gem near LAX. Even the 1:1 model planes out front look real enough most folks would…read morenever be able to tell. Inside is just as interesting. Maybe more so. The P-40 in the ROC/Flying Tigers paint is a 1:1 model like the planes outside, but it looks real even well past a first glance. Someone did an awesome job painting the oil steaks a real P-40 would have had. The food was very good. I can't speak to the whole menu, but I'll be back. This is definitely an upgrade over Denny's! And they have more than sodas, iced tea, and water. If you haven't had aguas frescas, you don't know what you're missing. The staff is nice. I don't usually tip for simply entering my order, but the bartender was exceptional helpful. Once you're done eating, go out back and look at the real planes. Those aren't fiberglass! Well, one is, but that should be obvious. But it's still cool to see it as a 1:1 model.

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