We were on our way home and wanted to grab something for lunch. Found Samata Vegan House by luck…read more It is a very cute space. They have all of the basics for a Thai menu. Curries, noodles, soups, etc. We went with fried tofu as the protein option. And got Spicy Eggplant as one dish and Spicy Mongolian as the other. Along with Spicy Dumplings for appetizers and Jasmine rice for the entrees. Oh, and a peanut butter, chocolate vegan cookie. There are a few tables, cute décor and really good music playing. It was quick and easy to order. The lady who took the order was very nice and helpful. But disappeared once the food was ordered. After a bit, she came back out with a heavy bag full of wonderful goodness. We headed home and opened the bag after having to smell it for the 5 minute drive home. The containers held a good amount of food. Enough for a few meals. The potstickers were very good. Had a good amount of flavor and heat. We should have eaten at the restaurant as the dumpling wrapper was starting to fall apart, but that was our fault. Both the Spicy Eggplant and Mongolian dishes were flavorful and well made. Nothing over cooked, they had rich flavor and we would both gladly order again. The rice was cooked properly and was stuffed into the container. And the cookie. I am so in awe of good, vegan cookies. They are so easy to make wrong. This was so good. A great way to wrap up a really good and filling meal.

Customer service 10/10 Food 10/10…read moreDrinks 10/10 Legendary Diamond in the rough Awesome place to grab some good grub

If you're going to Universal Studios and you're craving Thai, skip all the food there. This place…read moreis literally right across the street, you could walk if you really wanted to. We took a break and drove over, followed the signs for the parking since it's in the back. You have to go down an alley. This place is very small but really really good. My kids had pad Thai, I had garlic fish, my husband had drunken noodles and my sil had green curry that was sooooook good she ate it all (there was a lot of curry and usually she doesn't finish). Great Thai iced tea. My kids really loved it, that's usually a good sign. They have had their fair share of pad thai and have become pad thai snobs. The bathroom is very kitsch and is covered in stickers. For the overstimulated it might be much, my spectrum kiddo needed to go but he just couldn't look at all the stickers. Just be aware. It was clean just visually stimulating. I would definitely come back here anytime I go to Universal. I always like supporting local and truly it's a gem. Service was great, the server let my daughter grab some stickers. Clearly it's an artsy fun vibe.

We had a late-night Thai food emergency and this place understood the assignment…read more Ordered the Green Curry and let me tell you--it was dangerously good. The kind of dish where you keep saying "one more bite" and suddenly you're scraping the container wondering where it all went. Major bonus points for the generous chunks of eggplant. As an eggplant enthusiast, I felt seen. Was I secretly hoping for Thai eggplant? Yes. Did that stop me from inhaling the entire curry like it owed me money? Absolutely not. Pickup was fast, and I think I met the owner when he handed me my order. Super nice guy! The food was amazing, the service was warm, and now I've accidentally created a new problem for myself because I'm already planning my next order. 10/10. Send curry. I'll be back.

Came for dinner on a Friday night before seeing a show at the Pantages. Wonderful little restaurant…read moretucked away on Cahuenga. Service was incredibly fast and friendly- everything came out so quickly we ended up ordering desserts and hanging out to kill time before the show! Everyone who attended to us was personable and grateful. The food! Lamb chops were a perfect shareable starter. Some of the best and cheesiest Fettuccine I've ever had! And the bread pudding was smothered in a delicious foamy sauce. Cannot recommend this place enough for the convenience before seeing a show.

I've ordered from here numerous times on Uber Eats- they do have good food…read more HOWEVER, my mom sister and I went to the actual restaurant yesterday and it was honestly a completely bizarre experience. The restaurant was basically empty, but the man who "served" us was so weird and rude... he was acting as if he was extremely busy and the way he was speaking to me from the moment I walked in was extremely rude and lowkey aggressive. I ordered sparkling rose and he brought me what looked like prosecco- I said is this rose? He literally acted like I came in there every day annoying him or something... it was truly strange. He insisted it was rose (it wasn't rose colored ) Anyway it wasn't the rose that was the problem, it was the way this weirdo was acting. It's hard to explain it bc it was so weird but I was SO UNCOMFORTABLE I insisted we leave. By the way, we'd been there for five minutes. We went to superba instead and it was such a better vibe. Like night and day. Would not recommend dining in at running goose.

We love the Win-Dow! I think it's a pretty good quality Smashburger for the price. I like that it's…read moresimple and the bun is really good quality. The Fries are also very crispy and the portions are huge! The only downside is that all the seating is outdoor so if it's cold or rainy, just take it to go I enjoy the location, ovation is such a fun place to visit and they validate! Which is super nice!!! The service is also pretty fast

Came here for snacks!!…read more Food: -fries: CRISPYYY!! I'm not a huge fan of skinny fries but these were crispy and salted perfectly!! -crispy Brussels sprouts: it was solid enough! And the herby ranch dressing was actually pretty good! I'm not a big sauce gal but it was delicious! Would come back :)

Pura Vita deserves to be a destination -- not because it's a vegan restaurant but because the…read moreingredients are quality, the food delicious, the menu is creative. My husband has type 1 diabetes so we very rarely eat at Italian ristorantes. Chef Tara has helped us rediscover a new world of flavor without negative impacts on my husband's blood sugar and cholesterol. (Thanks for the variety of non-dairy cheeses!!) Tip for first-timers: go when you can have the brunch or the lunch menu. Then you'll have so many options that you'll have to return! Round 1 Polpettine (meatballs) are made from lentils and texture similar to the real ones; lovely marinara sauce and ground macadamia nut instead of parmesan. Complement this with the citrus notes that highlight the sauteed swiss chard with earthy Italian butter / gigante beans. Round 2 The same beans are in the Greek goddess salad: rich with tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh red onions. This was a visually stunning and paired well with the Sicilian almond 'tuna' melt. The tuna is by far the most imaginative. Again, Chef Tara and the back of the house nailed the texture and I loved the hints of crunchy celery. The capers injected tiny bursts of salt and tartness. The only moderation I'd consider is slightly crisping / toasting the sandwich bread -- but the tuna melt sando is great as it is. Pura Vida is a diamond in the rough especially because the storefront is pretty discreet. I sure wish that we lived closer. We'll be back for special occasions in our life!

From the outside on the street level, it doesn't look like much is happening here but wait until…read moreyou have the food..... Really great food. Everything is vegan and there were a lot of options you can make gluten free. We rave about this place often. Even our waiter was really nice and helpful. Good vibes all around. Though it is on the pricier side, it's so worth it. Also very decent wine selection *mwah*

literally the BEST ramen I have ever had in my life (and I have been to Japan lol). I come here…read moreevery single time I'm visiting LA - the curry ramen is phenomenal! also love the vegan bao and jalapeno poppers. Everyone is also so nice!

I haven't been to the restaurant in a minute, but had the opportunity to try their amazing food…read moreyesterday at the Head in the Clouds Festival at the Rose Bowl. I arrived at their booth before peak hours and was greeted by two friendly employees. They only had a few options to order from, but they all sounded amazing. All of the items on the menu were vegan except one. Since it was brutally hot out, I decided to get the Mala Summer Cold Noodle. The food was made pretty quickly and I could tell everything was fresh. The noodles were nice and soft and pillowy and the sauce had such a lovely flavor and a great spice to it. The veggies gave it a nice crunch and it was very hearty and filling. I felt so satisfied after eating it and the flavors lingered on my tongue for long after. I loved how it wasn't overly greasy and didn't make me feel weighed down after eating. I am hoping to try their amazing food again soon, hopefully at their restaurant!

Even on a Sunday morning, I was seated pretty quickly at the bar top! It was definitely a decent…read morewait for groups larger than two, but the food was worth it. Had a pretty simple breakfast and their orange juice, and it hit the spot. Super yummy and filling. The space was clean, lively, and vintage in all the 50's ways. Very iconic, very well done. Will be back again!

Loved my Clark Street Diner experience! Felt like I took a time machine to the mad men era with a…read moretouch of vibes. Was hesitant to come by on Sunday morning around 10a after a Hollywood Reservoir run because our group of 8 didn't want to wait. Showed up anyways and so glad we did. Only waited about 10 mins before we were offered two booths that seat 4. I ordered a drip coffee ($4.25) and lox bagel ($17). The drip coffee was decent, not my favorite but got the job done and they were good about refills. The lox bagel was light, easy on the cream cheese, and had the toppings that make a lox just right. Our server was extremely attentive even through the busyness. My only qualm was the 20% large party charge on our bill despite us splitting our group, sitting on different tables, and getting two separate checks. There's also a 4% additional tax "Kitchen Appreciation" which caught us off guard. Gotta love LA. Loved the diner minus the uncalled for additional charges.

Element Vegan Cuisine is a pop up restaurant that primarily sells Asian-inspired dishes from sushi…read moreand poke. I decided to try out their poke nachos. It cost $22.05. What's nice is that there's a good quantity of wonton chips but unfortunately, the overall taste was just not good. It wasn't good enough for me to finish it. The eel sauce, spicy mayo and such just did not combine well with the wonton chips. It got to the point where I was just looking for the spicy tuna but they put so little of it in the whole thing that I had to just throw it out.

I tried their vegan pretzel dog and Oreo cookie braided pretzel. It was way bigger than I thought…read moreand tasted amazing. They serve it fresh and hot too so you get the best bang for your buck- I would highly recommend the spot!