It was my mother-in-law's 85th birthday, and she knew what kind of birthday cake she wanted: a…read moremocha chiffon cake from Gemmae's! We all agreed: it was great. All the cakes are prebaked and packaged, but one can come in to have it decorated with custom lettering while you wait. While we waited, we also ordered two other things that we all love from here: their shanghai style egg rolls (25 pieces for $21) and their miki bihon pancit (medium, enough to feed a family, for $21). We've tried a lot of different version from different places all over, and have come to the conclusion that we like the version at Gemmae's, the best (as long as for my wife, they skip adding patis to the pancit). They also have a turo turo steam table here. The yellow curry chicken caught my eye, so got a small container of that. It was solid...first time eating yellow curry (tasted just like the japanese style) at a Filipino restaurant.

Loving this traditional Filipino bakery.! Gemmae's Bakery…read moretruly hit the spot! Here's what we picked up: Chocolate Chip Cookie (x2) Twin Chip Ube Cookie Cheddar Hot Dog Bun Ube Cheese Pandesal Longanisa Pandesal Garlic Peanuts Spicy Garlic Peanuts This was my first time trying this bakery since I was craving pandesal, and it did not disappoint. We also grabbed a frozen pack of Shanghai, fried it up at home, and wow, it was so good. I highly recommend picking up a pack if you visit! I love that this shop offers both savory food and sweets, so definitely come hungry. The service was quick and friendly, and the interior made me feel like I was transported straight to the Philippines. Pro tip: stop by around 1 pm-3 pm for a great experience.

Parking lot of small and seating is limited, but the food comes out fast and fresh. The store front…read moreassociates are very kind and are happy to answer any questions you have, since most of the items are Cambodian desserts without English translations. It's a quick grab-and-go place to me.

My mom always takes me here for their strong delicious coffee and Khmer sandwiches after we run…read moreerrands together. She knows how much I love their coffee. We have been coming here for years and notice of different Khmer ownership throughout. They don't just offer coffees, but good variety of authentic Cambodian dishes. I haven't tried any of them yet, but would like to try out the beef stew soup next time. They also promote other small Khmer businesses locally within the community. Very nice and friendly staff behind the counter.

I'm really happy I got a chance to visit Pickle Banh Mi! This place makes the best banh mi i've had…read morein a long time and I grew up eating Banh Mi lol. We got their roast pork banh mi which was very delicious. It was savory and tender. Perfectly made. Lots of garnish as well. We also got their banh mi thit nuong which, as a classic banh mi option, would be something I'd definitely get again here as well. To top it off, we got their bo kho which is one of my childhood favorites. We came in with the plan on eating half of all the sandwiches and taking the rest home, but everything was so good that we ate everything at the restaurant lol. Service was very fast. Very professional. Presentation of the food was top tier (something you typically don't see at a banh mi establishment). Ambiance was a little noisy and busy. Lots of customers came in while we dined here. I can see why this place is poppin!

Came here bc I was craving banh mi and I did a quick chat gpt search to the top rated place and…read morethis popped up! So glad I came here! Drove from Gardena to pickup two sandwiches and I am satisfied! So the cashier was training I believe bc it said trainee on the receipt and I asked what the two most popular sandwiches were... she said classic and grilled pork .. so upon my research I read about crispy pork.. and she said that was also good... so I ended up getting crispy pork and grilled pork Crispy pork which I hope was crispy (heo quay) it says pork belly on the receipt and not crispy pork belly idk if that's different? But it doesn't matter bc it was SOOO GOOD, Creamy buttery soft and slightly crispy Then the grilled pork (thit nuong) was okay pork belly was way better. It had more of a savory bbq taste to it and that's about it... idk if the cashier was new and stressed bc it was busy but if this was the most popular I would not get it again lol. I will come back just for the crispy pork belly sandwich Bomb.. i just ate one whole sandwich and could probably kill another half...

Wow these soups are jam packed with flavor!!!…read more I can't encourage people enough to support these Long Beach natives! The food is SO good, these soups truly are next level. And the owners are the nicest people! Now all of the soups come in one size - 32 ounces, which is a lot! I'll definitely get at least 4 servings out of this container. You get to taste all of the soups before you decide which one to buy - which makes it hard to choose because they're all so good! The kimchi soup is incredibly flavorful and comes with jasmine butter rice. Absolutely delectable. The pozole tastes just like my friends' moms' pozole - yes it's THAT good that it takes me right back to my childhood!! And the lentil soup is actually so crazy delicious, the flavor has so much depth - it really surprised me just how good it tasted. I ultimately chose the pozole because it was nostalgic for me. People have said this is the best pozole in the LBC and I have to say, as far as my experience goes, I agree! Super rich broth, and the beef was delectable! I also got one of the 2 good 2 go frozen kimchi soups, so I can't wait to devour that container as well! It's a little pop up tent on the corner by the traffic circle, and it's great because they have tons of parking! The owners will get to know you as you try each of their soups, we had such a pleasant conversation - it was a truly lovely experience. They are also going to bring gumbo and some more chicken and rice offerings in the future! I can't wait to try more options! They really are that good yall. Please support our fellow LBC residents who are putting their hearts and souls into these recipes!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and I'm so glad I finally did. I had originally…read moreassumed it was a dine-in restaurant, but it's actually a food stand located along PCH and Ximeno. This was my first visit, and the service was excellent. The server was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and he let me sample all three soups: Kimchi, Pozole, and Vegetarian. They were all delicious, but the Vegetarian soup truly stood out. I'm not even a vegetarian, but it was absolutely amazing. The rice was just as impressive--flavorful, satisfying, and the perfect complement to the soup. This place is a hidden gem and absolutely worth a visit. I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back. Come around 7:45pm

Been coming here for a while now and I still think throughout all the years this is one of the best…read morepoke places in Long Beach. You wouldn't expect this nonchalant little shop on the westside of Long Beach to have some authentic poke and Hawaiian food but you have to try this place if you haven't! Don't come expecting the type of Poke bowl where you choose a fish and they mix it with sauce and toppings--this is is that authentic poke where the fish sits and marinates in a flavorful sauce, then served on its own with rice. But, this is as authentic as it gets compared to what you can get in Hawaii! The prices are pretty good especially considering how much fish you get in a serving and how much prices have gone up with everything lately. Parking is never a problem as this plaza doesn't get too busy. The couple inside are super nice, like visiting your grandparents! Great service. The food should come out pretty quickly if you're getting poke since they just have to scoop it up with some rice. There's a bunch of different flavors but don't be fooled, even if they don't have it in the fridge in front of the sign on the display, they still have some more in the back--just ask. Limu is definitely one of my fav flavors to get when I'm here--simple but delicious and savory. Their spam musubi is really good as well, the rice is super flavorful and has a sauce dispersed throughout. This is a perfect example of a mom and pop shop that sticks around throughout the years without anything fancy-- great food, great prices, and great service. I forgot to take a photo this time because I was so excited to eat! Definitely come check it out if you haven't yet!

Food was okay! Nice little shop! The lady in the front is a gem! She makes you feel at home!…read morePricing was pretty steep!

Amazing place... but... but.... but. They don't have Pho spoons :(…read moreService is great too Prime location

Food ok Service ok…read more Ambiance ok Food overall was OK and was on more of the pricer side. The service was ok. Ambience was fine nice and spacious. If I was in the area again, I would not come back.

Amazing cozy place with awesome food The pork chop rice was…read moreflavorful, not too salty and perfectly seasoned, the rice had green onion oil on top and also tried their ginger chicken fried rice! Tom yum soup was amazing not too sour or salty, the soup is flavored perfectly and pairs well with rice dishes Appetizers we got were egg rolls and fried donut! Parking was a bit tricky to find but plenty space Interior has plenty seating and feels cozy, its a great mom and pop shop. Service were great from the servers

Came by on a Sunday afternoon, and there was a small line of people outside. You probably waited…read moreabout 15 minutes before getting seated for a party of 4. Service was kind and quick throughout lunch, and it definitely feels like a local Cambodian family run business. Interior is clean, and they have a parking lot although I can see it getting filled up. This is my first time trying Cambodian cuisine, and definitely left wanting more in the future! Rice is not free with their entree/shared items. I wish it were included with shared meat/vegetable items. Beef Lok Lak ($20, 9/10) - good portion size! Shared between four guys, and it felt like enough. - meet itself is super flavorful, chopped into small chunks, and serves a fantastic balance of savory yet sweet - served with sides of tomato, cucumber, lettuce, lemon, dipping salt and pepper Student Noodle ($15, 8/10) - delicious! This almost felt like a mix of Vietnamese Noodles + Thai Pad Thai. the Pad Thai comes from the savory/sweet flavor profile along with bean sprouts and green onions. They also provide a Syed sauce that is very similar to the Vietnamese, pungent flavor, dipping sauce for their eggrolls. - super great dish, Fantastic flavors Overall, really enjoyed the spot! Felt that the prices and portion sizes were reasonable, and a great introductory to Cambodian cuisine (kinda like Viet + Thai mix). Wish that rice were included with some of the entrée options. Parking can be a hit or miss, but service was on point.

I go here all the time for War Won soup. It is the best in Long Beach, it comes in 3 different…read moreflavors. I always get the combination without mushrooms. I'm allergic to them. the soup is fabulous. So on my way from church I had a taste for a donut. I stopped there and got a glazed twist and an apple fritter. You talk about the best twist in the world. The dough was soft and flaky and you taste the vanilla in it. I held the bag a little tight so I wouldn't drop it. Well the twist was so flaky it fell apart. So I took a bite of it in the car. By the time I got home no more twist to have have with my coffee. So apple fritter was left. Another mistake to take a bite before the coffee was done. Nice with a small crunch on the outside and delicious apples inside with every bite. My friend and I drive all the way across town to get these donuts that are not as fabulous as these two choices. The other place had me looking for the recipe to make my own apple fritters. This spot for donuts will my only stop. I have tried their veggie drinks also are very good and always cold. They make them up fresh as you order. Service the gent that took my order was so nice and greeted me with smile and wished me good rest of my day. I was happy he did that. Ambiance place is always clean and stock with drinks hot and cold. I have never been in there and it dirty floors or tables. The next time I go I will try the hot food or than the soup.

Was looking on yelp for a hole in the wall Chinese food restaurant and ran into this place, I…read moreshould've known I was gonna be disappointed once I saw the sell donuts and boba as well. Gave them the benefit of the doubt and bought a 2 item combo, orange chicken, bbq pork and chow mein. Mushy and was missing flavor. 1st time and last, $17 for this combo with a cola. Drive the extra way and go to your usual Chinese restaurant, won't be coming back here again.