Got take out from here during lunch. The restaurant is very brightly lit with a decent amount of…read moretables. There were not a ton of people dining in. We ordered online first and the one thing I wish is that we could pay online but you have to pay in store. It just adds a few minutes to the pick up. I got the braised chicken noodles with knife cut noodles and it was very flavorful and the noodles perfectly Q (chewy). I was also surprised by the portion size. It was larger than expected. The potato shrimp was also a good appetizer.

I thought it was pretty solid the total came out to $58.22 I went with 3 people and we got 3…read moredifferent bowls. Service was attentive and friendly. I was impressed with the amount of protein given and had some solid flavor.

=== Family-feel hole-in-the-wall ===…read more Trying to hit all the places a UCLA student might eat on the cheap. + Really big portions! Ordered the pad thai (beef) and I was shocked at how much I got. Finished only half of it and I can eat a LOT. + Beef was good. Tender, but not fall apart mealy. And they weren't stingy with it -- there was a good amount. + Noodle flavoring was good. + Presentation was nice -- comes with sprouts and salad. Plated nicely. + Service was good. People were kind. + Interior was pleasant. Smaller and cozier than Noodle St around the corner. Prices might have been ever so slightly higher than Noodle St. Only withholding 5 stars because it wasn't through the roof amazing in any one particular facet.

I'd say the spirit of the employees friendliness and service was good. The food overall as "OK"…read more(three stars as defined by Yelp), and that is acceptable, something I'd say was "good enough" to be "okay" and would not turn it down or not, not recommend it to others. It's not "destination dining" but is located next to Diddy Reese's Cookies and Ice Cream which is how I stumbled upon this place next door. The food was okay. I'd say the Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet lacked a quantity sized portion of the fish and had too many fillers to make the dish seem bigger than it was in quality. The Pad See Ew, we tried was okay, nothing monumentally special, it was serviceable. So, that's where nothing was impressive but nothing was too offensive either, it just could have been better maybe the price lower and portions higher?

JM9 kitchen is one of the vendors in a ghost kitchen in Colony Santa Monica. I ordered ahead of…read moretime, not in their kiosk, so it was ready when I arrived. Colony has both inside and outside seating which looks so cozy. Since I was in a hurry, I had mine to go. When I got home, I was very surprised to see how big their portions are. That explains why I thought the bag was too heavy. I had the Grilled Chicken Steak with Black Pepper Sauce and a side of spaghetti. I ate half of everything and ate the other half the next day so you can actually split it with another person. Everything was so delicious including the lemon tea I had. I was pretty satisfied and I can't wait to try other items on the menu.

Was excited to see HK style food on the Westside and wanted to try it out for couple months…read more Finally went last Saturday, ordered at the kiosk and then got a table at the patio. We had the baked pork chop so food took about 20 / 25 minutes or so to come out. Tasted just like childhood! Milk tea also tasted very familiar. I was happy about these two items. The grilled chicken with black pepper sauce was just so so in comparison. Gave it 3 stars because there were flies flying around the patio. Covered trash cans might reduce this problem a bit. Price is also on the higher side. $6 milk tea was not very worth it. And they charged you some sort of fee (see pic) that I wasn't aware of, did not expect extra fee when ordered at the location and not doordash.

Had such a great brunch experience here! Love the menu variety and Asian flare…read more The egg dishes were delicious. I don't know how they got the potatoes/sweet potatoes so crispy, but they were very tasty. The savory scone was also great- tasted more like a biscuit. The petite pancakes were a great sweet addition to the meal as well. The ambiance is great with lots of plants and natural light. One thing to note- if you hope to bring a cake for a special occasion, they charge a fee of $5 per guest.

I went to Sweet Maple in Santa Monica for brunch with a lawyer friend on Sunday, July 21th, 2024,…read moreand went back the following Sunday, July 28th, with My Mom. My lawyer friend is a longtime male friend whom I've known for a really long time both personally and through work. When I worked at my previous company (not my current one) as the Accounting Manager and HR Manager for six years and six months, he was a labor and employment attorney. I introduced him to the company, and we had meetings together. He also came to a few gatherings of the Korean singles community group I run as a leader. He even sent roses to my office for Valentine's Day back in 2021, but we just remain good friends--he is always hilarious, cheerful, and a fun guy to be around. He's always been a funny, hilarious, cheerful, and entertaining friend, and that's how I've always known him. Since he is a labor lawyer, he knows the owner of this restaurant and he recommended Sweet Maple as a great brunch spot with delicious food, so we decided to go together. The pancakes and French toast were absolutely delicious, and the coffee was good, too! They also had a special thick-cut bacon on the menu called Millionaire's Bacon, which I remember being absolutely delicious. Also, the bacon here is served in very thick slices. It has a specific name on the menu--Millionaire's Bacon--and I remember it being absolutely delicious. I had such a great time that I went back the following Sunday with my mom and it was incredibly delicious that day as well. The atmosphere is great, the servers are all friendly, and every dish is tasty. It's definitely one of my favorite brunch spots, though come to think of it, it's been a while since my last visit. For parking, you can use the building's underground lot, but the space isn't very large. Therefore, I highly recommend going early. If you go later in the afternoon, there are often long lines of people waiting, and finding a parking spot might not be easy.

Having lived with a Vietnamese family in my early life, I was really looking forward to trying this…read moreplace. I ordered a pork belly bahn mi sandwich to go. Super friendly guy took my order and gave me a glass of water. The restaurant was small, but had a very nice, clean vibe. The sandwich was supposed to have come with pickled daikon and carrots, along with cilantro. It came with lots and lots of carrots and a fair amount of jalapenos. There was no daikon that I could see or find, and maybe three sprigs of cilantro. If the carrots were pickled, they must have been pickled in the last ten minutes before I got them as there was no discernible flavor other than carrot. Although I went to eat the sandwich about fifteen minutes after I picked it up. It was very soggy. The meat was very much on the dry side, a bit greasy, but again, overall, pretty flavorless. It also seemed more like roast pork shoulder rather than pork belly. This sandwich is not something I would ever order again as I have had some very good bahn mi elsewhere. If I do come back, I will try one of the soups or salads or maybe a spring roll to see if my experience was just a one-off. Being generous, maybe they watered down the flavor profile to adapt to American tastes, but for me, especially considering the price, this sandwich was a complete failure. Very disappointing.

The coffee was amazing! Delicious complex, wonderful, exactly as satisfying and enjoyable as ca phe…read moresua da almost always is. But the pork bahn mi? Rather disappointing. The pork wasn't as good as I'm used to. The vegetables were not as good as I'm used to. There was little or no jalapeños. This is a watered down diminished, disappointing. version of a delicious thing.

After 2 years being out of town, I did a followup visit today and it rocked. The bulgogi beef bowl…read morewas very large and saved about half for another meal later. Ingredients were delicious and service by manager Jasmine was superb. Highly recommended for Korean cuisine at good prices in Westwood.

I have been a loyal GoGoBop customer for many years and have visited this location countless times…read more I have always enjoyed the food and have consistently received friendly service from most of the staff. This is the first time I have ever felt the need to leave a negative review. Unfortunately, there is one tall male employee who has served me on several occasions. Based on my personal experience, every time he has been the one preparing my bowl, the portions have been significantly smaller than those served by other employees--not just the rice, but nearly every item. A bowl that is normally filled close to the top by other staff has consistently been only about one-third full when he prepares it. Each time he has served me, I have left feeling hungry. Today, while waiting in line, I honestly hoped that someone else would be serving me. Unfortunately, he was the employee at the counter. I ordered three portions of rice and one vegetable. From the very beginning of my order, he repeatedly acted as though he could not understand what I was saying, even though I was speaking clearly. The customers standing behind me could clearly understand my order and even tried to explain it to him, but he continued saying that he could not understand. As he prepared my bowl, he again gave me much smaller portions than the standard serving. The three portions of rice together were roughly equivalent to what I would normally expect from a single standard scoop. At that point, I knew I would not have enough food for my meal. Because he repeatedly said he could not understand me, I finally asked if another employee could please help me instead. When I pointed to the food to clarify what I meant, he responded by saying, "Don't raise your hand so high." I found this unnecessarily rude and dismissive. For a moment, I even wondered whether ordering three portions of rice was somehow inappropriate. I am currently following a meal plan designed by my nutritionist, and this is simply the amount of food I am supposed to eat. Afterward, I spoke with the Chef Manager and asked whether ordering three portions of rice was a problem. She clearly told me that it was not my fault at all and that my order was completely reasonable. Because I felt so uncomfortable, I got back in line and purchased another bowl just so I would not have to be served by the same employee again. This time, the Chef Manager assisted me. She immediately understood everything I said, treated me with professionalism and respect, apologized for my experience, and assured me that if I returned in the future, she would make sure I would not have to be served by that employee again. I truly appreciate the Chef Manager's professionalism. However, no customer should have to ask for a different employee simply to receive the correct portions and be treated with basic courtesy. This review is not about receiving extra food. It is about receiving the standard portions that every paying customer should expect and being treated with respect. After many years of supporting GoGoBop, I left feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and deeply disappointed. I sincerely hope management reviews this incident and addresses it appropriately, because one employee should not be able to undermine the positive reputation that the rest of the staff has worked hard to build.

Piccalilli is one of those places where the food and atmosphere make a strong first impression. The…read moreambiance was excellent, and the playlist was on point all night. Even on a rainy Wednesday, the place was packed, which tells you everything you need to know about its popularity. The portions run a little small, which seems to be the norm for many of these trendy, chef-driven spots. Fortunately, the quality helps make up for it. The highlight of the meal was easily the wings, which were some of the best I've had in a very long time. Crispy, flavorful, and worth coming back for on their own. The rice beer was also a nice find and paired well with the food. Service was a bit spotty at times, but nothing that would keep me from returning. Overall, Piccalilli offers great food, a fun atmosphere, and a unique dining experience. Despite a few minor hiccups, I'd most definitely come back

What a nice surprise this place was! My wife and I were looking for a place to grab a bite or two…read morealong with some cocktails. We opted for the wings and the crispy rice salad - boy, did they have a nice spice kick to them. Flavor was incredibly great and she was gasping for air due to the spice level lol My favorite drink of the evening was the "Don't fear the reaper" - it was a twist on a dirty martini which I already love. Huge applause to the 'tenders, Colton and Roman, for being workhorses behind the bar. I always have mad appreciation for those who are able to multitask with so many things happening at once. The place isn't small, but also not overly huge - just the right 'Goldilocks' amount of space.

This place really hit the spot. We got the Orange Chicken entree and Beef Chow Mein entree. The…read moreportion were huge and shareable. The food tasted so good and fresh. I'd highly recommend this especially if you're looking for a "mom & pop" vibe

Always been a fan of this spot...good quality food, reasonable prices, and super friendly…read morestaff/owners Happy to support long-time local businesses like this!

The best indonesian food. I like the nasi bungkus dan soto betawi. You should try the combo 3…read morebetawi, it come with rice and satay. However the pempek is amazing ! Drinks are pretty decent, Place is spacious, it hard to get some parking place! Overall food is delicious

My friends and I stopped by Mr. Sate for lunch and between the six of us, we ordered a bunch of…read moreitems to share, including the bakwan jagung, empek-empek, nasi goreng java, house mix tofu salad, two orders of the chicken sate, a babi sate, short rib skewers, a char siu bowl, and a rendang bowl. Overall, there were some highlights, but the dishes that were a miss were pretty unenjoyable. My friend was super excited to see char siu on the menu since we had passed on Cantonese char siu the day before, but the char siu bowl that they had here was closer to Taiwanese braised pork belly rice. There were some pieces of meat that were tender and seasoned well, but the majority of pieces were too dry, and the rice to meat ratio was pretty bad; you're definitely not getting your money's worth with this dish. The other dish that was pretty bad was the rendang bowl. Rendang is one of my favorites dishes because of how tender the meat can be and how many different types of spices are used, but the one here misses the mark in every way: the pork was dreadfully dry, the pork wasn't seasoned well, and honestly, it was hard for us to finish the bowl. A complete waste of $16. The dishes that were enjoyed by our part included the fried fish cakes, the fried corn fritters and the skewers. These I would get again if I stopped by again. Overall, I was a bit disappointed by our meal. Everything on the menu sounded appetizing, but the execution was not there.

Every dish we ordered at Meizhou Dongpo was packed with flavor and tasted like true comfort food…read more The fried rice was simple but incredibly well executed, with perfectly seasoned rice. The braised pork in brown sauce was rich, tender, and melted in my mouth. My favorite of the meal was definitely the garlic vermicelli shrimp. The shrimp were fresh and cooked perfectly, while the vermicelli soaked up all of the garlic sauce. It was easily the standout dish and something I would come back specifically to order again. The Kung Pao chicken was tender, and a good balance of savory, sweet, and tang. The restaurant isn't that big but it does have tables suitable for larger groups. This is a decent spot for lunch. The only thing is the dishes are a little more expensive compared to other restaurants. The staff were attentive, efficient, and made sure everything arrived promptly which I appreciated.

The Peking duck is still the reason to come, but nearly everything around hasn't kept pace with the…read morecompetition. The space feels worn -- menus tattered, décor dated, the whole interior overdue for a refresh. For a restaurant positioning itself at the higher end of Chinese dining, Meizhou Dongpo is sleeping on the finer details. No complimentary tea service, and rather than offering a pot for the table, they serve individual tea by the mug -- a comically oversized Western mug at that. Chopsticks arrive without spoons, and when you ask for one, you get silverware instead of the porcelain you'd expect at Chinese restaurant. The Peking duck accoutrements came with a little plastic spoon on the tray. Small things, but they add up.The fried rice was a letdown too and looked nothing like the menu photo. Spots like Din Tai Fung and Lunasia Signature are operating at a different level and the gap shows. Meizhou Dongpo has the bones of a great Chinese restaurant. The duck alone proves it. But until they invest in the experience around the food, it's hard to recommend at this price point.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​