Stopped by The Pan in Gardena located on the corner of Western Ave and 166th St., after noticing…read morethe rare sight of a smaller weekday or weekend crowd, and I'm glad we did. I ordered the "Original" Fully Loaded Hash Browns and a variety of pancakes were the star, crispy edges on my hash browns, generous toppings, and a portion size that could easily feed two people seriously. It's one of those dishes that feels indulgent in the best way. The restaurant has a relaxed, casual feel, and the service was impressively fast without losing any attention to detail. Parking is definitely tight, so plan on grabbing a spot along 166th if you're trying to beat the rush. A satisfying brunch experience with comfort food done right. Miguel C.

Gardena staple The Pan never misses. If you know, you know…read more Stopped by for breakfast and ordered the steak & eggs with an OG pancake on the side. The steak was tender, juicy, and cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes were definitely a hit too. Even though they were packed, the service was still good. It's a small space. Just be prepared to wait a little if you're going on the weekend. Trust me, it's worth it. A solid breakfast spot that's been holding it down for years and one I'll definitely keep coming back to.

Three of us went to Local Kitchen for lunch. We all ordered salads: Asian chicken, Cobb, and…read moreiceberg wedge. Each salad was large and filling. They were all delicious. Our server was attentive and helpful.

Local Kitchen is a great place to have drinks after work or a great meal. They have a full bar and…read morecan make you anything you want, the bartenders are great. But we love to eat there. The place is so comfortable and clean. It is not loud like a standard bar and there are places to sit that are super quiet. The service is super nice. They will take goo care of you. I love the music they play. I am so sick of elevator music and they don't do that. I really enjoy that. All of their food is great, but I am hooked on their salads. Their Sartori Caesar is one of my favorites. It has super fresh crisp romaine hearts with freshly grated parmesan cheese, sourdough croutons and house-made Caesar dressing. I love the dressing. Their Big Newport Wedge is better than most is has the best iceberg wedge topped with applewood smoked bacon, balsamic red onion, tomato and a great blue cheese dressing. All the food is great and we eat more than just salad, but their salad is a stand out.

In terms of food, service, and my desire to support this business, it's 5 stars. But I do have some…read morenotes I'll bury in this review. Uncle Mac's fish sandwich - thick cut of cod. Perfectly cooked. Crispy exterior that doesn't cut your mouth like a baguette. PERFECT potato bun. shrimp taco - Balanced deep fried heaviness with a ton of cabbage. It's $4.99 each, but substantial enough to beat out other seafood tacos where you might get 3 (junkier, less thoughtful) tacos for the price of 2 of Uncle Mac's tacos. tom yum fries - I might pass on these next time. They were good but more of a novelty item. Wildly crispy with a pillowy center. Idk who's on the fryer back there, but they got secrets the world needs to know about. clam chowder - lighter side. Actually ideal for me. Not thick and buttery. Without losing and quality in flavor. Food's good. Sauces were good. Ranch, tartar, their special green sauce. All good. Only issue? I'm torn between wanting to come back and try the rest of the menu and simply not being sure if I want to come back. And I'm still trying to figure out why that is. Uncle Mac's Kitchen is mostly that, a kitchen. There are tributes to the actual guy, Uncle Mac, posted in the restaurant. And I have no doubts that the food makes Uncle Mac proud. But the ambiance is quite bleak. Half of the decor are tribute pieces to the late Mac and I think what it's missing is Mac's soul. His spirit. The joy of making this food. Not just nods to his existence that feel like an emotional totem to this restaurant's creator and staff. I went to Uncle Mac's. I saw his tributes along the walls. I tasted Uncle Mac's fish sandwich. And I was left wondering where the rest of him was. The sandwich was so good with the PERFECT potato bun and I just started to wonder who the inspiration for all of this was. The tacos are named after Mac's friends. The wall art are photos of where Mac hung around in Gardena. But the ambiance throws the whole story away. Or something about this felt hollow. I knew I wanted to eat this food. I don't think I want to eat it in this dining room. (But I also don't want to take their perfectly friend food to go..) I worry that I'm asking for too much, but I just couldn't land on what the store was trying to achieve OTHER THAN honor the late, great Uncle Mac specifically through food. Was it to be the neighborhood lunch spot? The love letter to Gardena? The premier seafood kitchen of the (more inland parts of) South Bay? My brain needed a place to land itself. The street facing windows have illustrations of fish. But the interior was either Uncle Mac or the menu items. Images of Gardena paid tribute to Mac's stomping grounds. But no lunch specials to integrate with the community of working class. I kept jostling the brand around in my head, trying to find the angle from which the UMK could truly shine, but then I realized it wasn't my decision to make. I think there's a way that Uncle Mac's KITCHEN can decide on who they want to be and how they can telegraph that identity to its patrons. And I look forward to seeing this place grow over time.

This is hands down the best fish sandwich I've had in Los Angeles. The bun is fresh and soft, while…read morethe fish is perfectly battered and fried--crispy on the outside, flaky and tender on the inside, without feeling overly heavy. The homemade tartar sauce is the perfect finishing touch and adds just the right amount of tang. And don't skip the chips--they're a must alongside the sandwich. If you're a fan of the classic McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and find yourself craving that style of sandwich, do yourself a favor and give this spot a try. It's a serious upgrade and absolutely worth seeking out.

After living in LA for 37 years and hearing so many good things about the Hawaiian and Japanese…read morecomfort food at Gardena Bowl, I finally tried it after a round of golf with a couple of buddies ... and it did not disappoint. We were greeted by the friendly staff who took good care of us from start to finish. The cozy dining room had a warm island atmosphere. I ordered bacon fried rice topped with two over easy eggs. The portion was huge, easily enough for two or as a second meal for leftovers. There was a generous amount of bacon in the fried rice. The eggs were perfectly cooked and oozed warm yolk over the flavorful fried rice after chopping up the eggs. This was the ultimate comfort food and was so satisfying. My friends ordered kimchi and chashu fried rice. I tried the kimchi fried rice and was blown away by how good it was! I'll be ordering that next time. Overall, Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop was awesome! It won't be long before I go back to explore more of their large selection of comfort food.

This local dinner offers great Hawaiian breakfast. I split the Hawaiian royal and banana pancakes…read moreto get both my sweet and savory fill. The pancakes were delicious filled with bananas and pecans. I found the Hawaiian royal to be a but flat in flavor profile, I did enjoy the pickled ginger on the side that helps brighten the dish. Looking at all the food other tables ordered around me, I'm planning to come back to try some of their other dishes! There were a few times the wait staff forgot to bring us items we requested like plates, waters, and coffee. We had to remind our server we asked for these but he quickly brought them out afterwards.

Mellanye was a great server, super helpful and super nice ! great brunch experienceeeread more

Food, service and ambience Was good, I would recommend…read more Our waiter Ramon was very attentive to us.

Arrived a little early and we were able to get seated immediately…read more Service was great!!! I had the 2 sliders mixed (pulled pork and brisket). It came with soup or salad and one side. Can't beat the price The garlic rolls are to die for and they kept them coming!!! The Margarita was delicious. The ambiance is great. We will be back

Had a very nice lunch with a dear friend. This place has a very nice ambience, very woodsy and…read morecosy. It's a little expensive for what they offer. We both had steaks. I had rib eye, she had New York. They were good but nothing to write home about. The sides were plentiful but again, nothing special. I would probably come here again just because it is such a nice place in a location convenient for me. But I will probably get something other than steak. Sigh. Best steak for me is still Musso Frank's, where they have an open grill.

I met some friends here for lunch and it was great. We all took advantage of the daily lunch…read morespecials for $13 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I had the Eureka American Burger and upgraded to sweet potato fries instead of the signature fries. My friends all had the fish and chips and one ordered the fried pickles. Other lunch specials included al pastor fish tacos, poke bowl, salmon Caesar salad, blackened shrimp tacos, and a grilled chicken club sandwich. Everything was wonderful including our server Abel who was very kind and accommodating. My friends had been here before and raved about it. It's definitely worth a visit.

Came for happy hour and apparently everyone else had the same idea. It was pretty busy, so service…read morewas a little slow, but we still enjoyed ourselves. We ordered the chicken nachos, Brussels sprouts, and lychee martinis. The nachos were really good and super filling! They came piled high with a hefty portion of toppings, so definitely great for sharing. The lychee martini was also really good. Refreshing and not overly sweet. There is a parking lot, but it's on the smaller side and fills up pretty quickly, especially during happy hour. Overall, great location, good happy hour bites, and I'd definitely come back for that lychee martini!

Hey Hey! So I have been wanting to try Two Hommes' in Inglewood for a while now..buttt I'm in the…read moreIE and it's a 1.5 hr drive. I was able to satisfy my craving tonight. It was well worth it. Wait for a table for 1 for 30 minutes give or take, and was informed of the wait! But I do understand why! It was packed, like that but what I loved was seeing the engagement everyone was having with each other with others with the staff as the undertones of RnB music played in the background! With everything going on in the mess up country we living in right now I loved it! Now, the good and bad stuff! The good: the wait staff were attentive and quick. I sat towards the back at the bar, could have easily been forgotten about, never felt I was. They were great! The food: EXCELLENT! The lamb hummus and bread Oh my Lord, a must try the bread alone was , Then the Pildoff(not sure I spelled that right lol) I do not do spicy, it looked beautiful I could see it was packed full of flavor just too spicy for me, I'm weak. Catfish was cooked to perfection and served with black beans. I totally enjoyed my food, the atmosphere and many conversations with laughter and my lemonade. Next time I'm trying the garlic noodles. Now the bad: I honestly do not have anything bad to report...well maybe, wish I wasn't so full and tired I would have stayed and tried another dish. Can't wait to go back! Wishing you two gentleman continued success! Damn good food!

Outstanding restaurant in all aspects! I love the service and how much the staff cares about their…read morecustomers. But the food is ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPTIOUS. I am a picky eater and every time I taste something here, I'm a forever fan. I love the seasonings, the options, and the way the food makes me feel like I'm being transported through Ghana while also tasting the comforts of down-home cooking. If you want an exquisite experience, please consider booking a special event in the private dining room. My retirement dinner was hosted there and Chef Mando and Chef JB made sure my celebration was extra special. The ambiance was second to none! I hear their music/entertainment nights are also a big hit.

Another cozy hidden gem in Gardena! If you like the feel of Rascals or home style classics,…read moredefinitely recommend. I've heard good things about the chili and apparently it's award winning so had to try. I ordered to go: Chili bowl (4.5/5): bean less and hearty! Comes with some cheddar and onions. Very similar to rascals, can't say it's the same as zippys chili in Hawaii. Wish it had a bit of sweetness to it Asian chicken salad (5/5): sweet vinaigrette dressing and comes with noodles, cucumhers and double crunchy wontons. Big portions Really friendly service and cozy interior. Felt like I was walking into someone's home. They also had cool shirts!

Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you--this place is a hidden gem. The food is excellent, and…read morethe chili was unexpectedly delicious with so much flavor. If the chicken wings are available, don't skip them--they're absolutely wonderful. And definitely save room for the bread pudding, which is the perfect way to end the meal. The service is outstanding, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere makes you feel right at home. A fantastic local spot that I'll definitely be coming back to!

The turkey burger is Fire... Delish So fresh and the patty…read moreso juicy. They have other items I want to try. Definitely going back.

Excellent turkey burger! I didn't know a turkey burger could taste like that. Great service and…read morehigh-quality food. I highly recommend. Thank you, @Michelle_Merchantservices