Cozy Vietnamese restaurant in a plaza with decent parking. I came here because I saw they have bun…read morecha hanoi and was glad I didn't have to drive all the way to OC! The place itself is not that big, maybe 8 tables throughout? They looked short staffed because the person cleaning up the tables was also the person taking the orders and bringing the food, while it seemed like only one person was working in the kitchen. Nonetheless, service was good and the wait was worth the quality. They've got some other viet staples like banh beo and banh xeo which I have to try at a later time. We ended up getting the fried calamari as an appetizer and it was surprisingly good like Italian restaurant quality, and of course eggrolls. The eggrolls were fresh and crispy and I appreciated that they actually give you a lot of lettuce and herbs to wrap with them. For the mains we got the bun cha Hanoi and bun thit nuong. I think without the appetizers the portion sizes were a little smaller than I would've hoped for but the taste of both were good. This place is a quaint, little hole in the wall with quality, authentic Vietnamese food that exceeds expectations.

Really excellent food. Their banh xèo is crispy and filled with delicious treasures. I was a huge…read morefan of their crab roll, too. Turmeric and dill fish prepared tableside was awesome. Their banh beo was good, but slightly more chewy/gummy than I'm used to - I would try something else next time. All that food ran us $75 before tip, and we took home leftovers!! Ambiance is modest and casual, with only a couple people working in the restaurant so expect a slower but no less friendly and attentive meal. I'll be coming back to try more of their menu. Love having a place like this in the valley where I know I can get some good banh xèo and unique Viet dishes apart from pho.

Very honest opinion: Not sure if I'm eating the same food as everyone else leaving reviews here,…read morebut I got the signature beef (Lanzhou) noodle soup combo and it was incredibly disappointing~mediocre. Server guy was chill. The food is served in a paper bowl, unlike the nice bowls you see in their pics. Tl;dr: if you're curious, don't waste your time, bafang is open 5min away Preface: I KNOW it's mall food, but for a restaurant that continuously pops up as #1 on Yelp whenever I search for food around the northridge/chatsworth area, I'm going to treat it as if it were a #1 spot. Beef noodle soup: to be very blunt, this was quite flavorless. The beef was dry as bones and looked like it was sliced with a mandoline. The noodles seemed undercooked and it felt like I was eating al dente spaghetti noodles. I got a medium spice level which didn't even seem that spicy, just a lot of cough inducing chili oil with no burn. Pan fried dumplings were ok. It honestly tasted like it was deep fried and not pan fried. Unsweetened black tea: hands down the best of the 3 things in the combo, which is quite telling. Honestly you get a decent amount of food for $15. But to constantly take the top 5 for recommended on Yelp in this area and waste my time to even look at it, it definitely doesn't belong remotely close to top 10.

Finally popped in after constantly seeing it on my FYP and it did not disappoint. I ordered the…read morespicy beef noodle soup combo which came with 4 dumplings and a beverage. The service was friendly and the wait was reasonable. Its located in the mall which means that you don't really get much of a vibe from this place alone but of everything surrounding. The soup was not spicy imo, I have a high tolerance, but it did have a good flavor. The noodles were thick and soft but they lacked a bit of flavor. The beef was soft and flavorful with the smaller bits of beef, which resembled ground beef, were very tasty. The soup was good overall but felt a bit too oily. The dumplings had a light crunchy exterior and the inside was juicy but it felt just a bit too mushy for me. Overall a good place and I would return to try something else.

Stopped by Northern Cafe Bar & Grill for lunch sometime on a weekday. Plenty of parking spots…read moreavailable to park. Inside the eatery was bright and plenty of tables available for dining. We were greeted right away by the hostess and she also sat us down. Excellent customer service from the moment we came into the establishment until we left. We tried their famous Chongquing Crispy Chicken along with the Beef, Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice. It was yummy. Definitely glad we stopped by to try their food. The servings for both the entree and mixed fried rice were plentiful. We can't wait to comeback to try other food items on the menu. Another eatery worth frequenting in the San Fernando Valley.

I had high expectations for this place because I enjoyed the food in the Northern Cafe restaurant…read moreat Downtown LA. But sadly, I was disappointed by this branch on Reseda. The menu was on laminated paper which must be a few years old and felt disgusting to touch. I started with hot tea and it was served in a metal cup. I wish they served it in a nice ceramic container for customer's enjoyment. For lunch, we ordered chicken chow mein and their pork and crab dumpling (like a xiao long bao). The chicken chow mein had a boatload of cabbage and probably 10 strips of chow mein noodles. It should have been called cabbage noodles (lol). The pork and crab dumplings would have been a hit, but the dumpling shell had a "soapy" smell. The meat inside was soft and tasted good, but I couldn't get over the smell of the shell. We would have also wanted to try seaweed salad, but it was unavailable on this day. The parking at Northern Cafe is plenty. The staff is also courteous. But given the state of the food and overall feel, I give it only two stars. Truthfully, you can find better Chinese food close by this area. There's Maru Ramen on Reseda and Nordhoff, or Silverlake Ramen on Rinaldi. And no, I don't work for either of those places. All of this feedback is based on customer experience.

There's a reason Vinh Loi Tofu has so many great reviews. It really is that good. I'll be honest, I…read morewas skeptical at first because I'm not vegan, but this place completely changed my perspective. The meat substitutes made from soy, peas, and other plant-based ingredients are surprisingly delicious and satisfying. You don't feel like you're "missing" anything. The flavors are on point, and everything tastes thoughtfully prepared rather than just being a gimmicky vegan option. The owner is incredibly friendly and always takes the time to recommend dishes, and every suggestion has been a hit. The service alone makes you want to come back. I'm not vegan, but I genuinely enjoy the food here and appreciate the quality and consistency. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.

Years ago, when they weren't as popular, but just a small hole-in-the-wall vegan place, the prices…read morewere decent (given the market prices) and the owners were also genuinely friendly. However, cut to today where the prices have significantly increased - for the vibe and place - it's not worth it anymore. Also, seeing firsthand the owners seem less friendly and seemingly more money minded, I feel they take their customers for granted knowing there will be demand regardless of how they are or what they charge; this does not sit well with me. Given there has been growth of vegan-vegetarian restaurants, I would support other and newer restaurants instead.

Read the other reviews for food. Mine will solely be for info I wish businesses were upfront about…read more This is my fight against hidden restaurant fee-flation and for price transparency. AYCE option lunch price as of 4/14/26 Extra service charges or fees (other than tax and tip): none Tip lowest default: N/A, self write in Allows bill split/itemize: yes, 5 people Fee transparency/fairness score: 5/5

King's looks like the kind of place where the appetizer is mild concern. Soon as you walk in, it is…read moregiving low-budget thriller. The rugs are sticky. The room has that "we survived several administrations" energy. Not dirty enough to make you leave. Just mysterious enough to make you text somebody your location. Very David Fincher. Very if the egg roll starts giving clues, mind your business. The food is not here to be cute. It is here to fill you up and send you home humbled. The noodles came in heavy. The beef and chicken did their job. Solid. Saucy. Filling in that real way where halfway through you realize this plate is actually trying to raise you. Not the most mind-blowing meal of your life, but definitely the kind of food that shows up to work. If you want a lot of food for your money, this place is not playing with you. Big portions. Strong value. No tiny forkfuls pretending to be a dining experience. The service though. Amazing. That is the plot twist. Warm. Attentive. Genuinely kind. The staff had more polish than the room, and honestly, they are the reason I would come back. They make the whole experience feel more inviting than the décor has any business allowing. So yes, the interior feels like it was decorated by suspense. But the food is solid, the portions are serious, and the service is good enough to make you forgive the fact that the carpet feels like it knows too much. it's giving... Se7en but with great customer service.

I wish I took photos! But found another spot that serves Vietnamese pancake aka banh xeo in the…read morevalley. The place was very clean and the staff were very attentive. We ordered the filet mignon pho, banh xeo, vietnamese coffee, and lemonade. Everything tasted fresh and very delicious. The restaurant is located in a plaza on Lindsey right before Saticoy. There is enough parking. Definitely a place worth checking out! Will be back again!

Love love them, the service, the food, their restaurant is super clean, the menu is not…read moreoverwhelming with a million of things, everything was on point!! This time around, we ordered Pho #1 and Pho #5, a filet mignon dish, spring rolls (crunchy pork) and 3 orders of the egg pancake thing, its ahhhhmazing!! I could've ate like two of those to myself bit sjar8ng is caring. They're also reasonably priced and food portions sizes are good. Give them a visit and enjoy some good Vietnamese food!

Typical KOREAN Restaurant that you can enjoy. ^^ I used go…read moreto HODORI Restaurant at Korea town Now I don't have to drive Korea town

Came by to try their lunch special, which is offered Monday to Friday 12-4 for dine-in only…read more I dropped by for lunch on Wed around 1 pm and it wasn't crowded at all, with only 2 other tables occupied. As part of the lunch special, you can get the below dishes for $12.99: -kimchi jjigae / kimchi stew -deonjang jjigae / soybean paste stew -tteok mandu guk / dumpling and rice cake stew -sulung tang / beef soup They have a large menu of regular Korean dishes as well, but I didn't look too closely at it because I was here for the lunch special. I got the dumpling and rice cake stew. There wasn't much beef and it only comes with 4 dumpling, so it was light on the meat and heavy on the rice cakes, but I really enjoyed the flavor of the soup. It's served with some complimentary banchan as well: corn, bean sprouts, mashed potato, and kimchi, so I thought overall it was pretty good value. For dessert, we went next door and ordered a mango bingsoo / shaved ice from Boba Go. It was SO good and a great way to end the meal! The restaurant is located in the same shopping plaza as Target and Kohls, so parking was super easy.

We stopped in for dinner the other night. There is plenty of parking in the shopping center they…read moreare located in. The restaurant itself is small but charming. I love the homemade kimchi and takuan. I could eat both of these with some rice all day. We started with some noodle soup. Handcut noodles, beef dumplings and vegetables made for a comforting start to the meal. Then we got an order of dim sum. They give you quite a few pieces. They are stuffed with pork and Chinese and are absolutely delicious. We also got a half order of the Korean Fried Chicken. It was piping hot and very crispy. The kimchi steamed buns were next. They were large and very filling. Each bun was packed woth kimchi, pork and vegetables. We ended with sweet red bean steamed buns. These were also large and filling. A great way to finish our meal. A great place for dumplings and not worrying about leaving hungry. Great service too!

Their Sweet And Spicy Fried Chicken is a definite MUST-TRY!! Their house-made sauce is blended with…read moreKorean spices, giving you that glossy, sticky, sweet heat that builds gently without overpowering. Not super spicy, more sweet taste but insanely flavorful and addictive. We got a half order, which consisted of 1 wing, 1 drumstick, 1 thigh, 2 rib, 2 breast, costing $16.99. A whole order of chicken is $28.99. We would definitely order again. Dumplings are handmade fresh daily. You can literally taste the difference in every bite -- juicy fillings, delicate wrappers, and that perfect pleat. We tried: Dim Sum 10 pc $16.99 Korean style dumplings 8 pc $15.99 King Steamed Dumpling With Pork And Vegetables 4pc $15.99 Pan Fried Dumplings 10pc $16.99 My favorites were the Korean style dumplings and Pan Fried Dumplings. King Steamed Dumpling With Pork And Vegetables is huge, fluffy and bouncy. The taste of the filling was okay. The dim sum was a good size and looked pretty. Hard to pick up with chopsticks without the bottom breaking. The bottom was really delicate so using a spoon makes it easier. The Marinaded Beef $15.99 (half order) was perfect with rice. Complimentary small Sides: kimchi, pickled radish and cabbage salad. I really liked the pickled radish. This place is tucked away in a strip near the Northridge Promenade Shopping Center. Parking can be difficult during peak hours. Nyi had wonderful customer service.