High five for HiFi Kitchen!…read more Located a block away from the Historic Filipinotown arch, this cozy spot is worth a stop. I finally had the chance to visit this brick-and-mortar after experiencing their food on two occasions. Once was at a catered event at SIPA, and another was at a pop-up at FPAC. During that catered event at SIPA, I had the Vegetarian HiFi Sisig which has tofu, eggplant, & shiitake, onions, peppers, and vegan mayo. I was obsessed with how good this was and was hoping there would be leftover for baon. But I also didn't want to be greedy...lol! Then at FPAC, they offered Veggie Sisig Tacos. Similar ingredients, except in a corn tortilla. Again, obsessed! https://yelp.to/b419aFUgE- Craving that yummy sisig, I walked into HiFI Kitchen's brick-and-mortar, eager to partake once again. Sadly, they were out of tofu. But the gal behind the counter was willing to modify by going extra on the veggies for my Vegetarian HiFi Sisig bowl. At first glance the portion size didn't quite meet my expectation of what I would consider a $17 veggie bowl that lacked tofu and nixed the egg, but it was surprisingly filling! And maraming masarap! https://yelp.to/tW6yKt2uDg Also masarap is the Pandan Horchata Latte. Yum! https://yelp.to/prcFhvC2jO Staff is very helpful. The decor embraces the hifi theme (high fidelity in this case) of old media such as using an audio tape case to store napkins and utensils, or having a VHS tape rewinder mounted on the wall. There's a single table indoors, bar-height counter for extra dining, and a few more tables out front. When I arrived, there was a family of 3 in there. By the time I sat down, three parties of 2 formed a line at the register. Popular spot! Street parking was fairly easy at 1pm on a Saturday. Would easily make a stop here anytime I'm in HiFi. Happy to support a small Filipino business :)

A humble Filipino spot that took me back to my childhood. I'm not Filipina but I have a deep…read morerespect and connection to the community as I grew up with many Filipino friends. This place is so cozy and welcoming I can't wait to go back! Initial Impression: There is a cute patio area for dining outside on these lingering warm days in LA. The inside is decorated with homages to Filipino culture, art, creators, all while playing 90s R&B. My favorite spot was the cassette holder (Gen Z it's an old technology and kinda hard to explain in a review), but it's holds the cutlery! I thought that was so cool! Service: The kind Tita at the front was super sweet and welcoming. There are small tables inside as well as seating at the window for car/people watching. I was in and out of there rather quickly with delicious food in hand. Food: Now here's where I was thrown back to my childhood, I grew up in a mixed community and I used to walk to a spot where I could get a whole box of Lumpia for $5. Their after school menu is a whole blessing and with that spiced vinegar, just thinking about it makes my mouth water. They also had a tasty Ube upside down pie and it was the perfect treat to balance out the savory lumpia. They have plenty of other eats to try, and I can't wait to go back for more!

Took my girlfriend's early-80s turntable in because the needle needed replacing, and this place…read moreabsolutely blew me away. It's tucked away, but once you step inside, you're surrounded by some of the most incredible sound systems and turntables--it honestly feels like a hidden gem for audio lovers. The staff couldn't have been nicer. They checked out the turntable and let me know the needle was just dirty, then cleaned it for free. No upselling, just genuine help. They did recommend upgrading the turntable down the line, which I'm definitely considering after my trip. If you're even remotely into stereo gear, this spot is a must-visit. It's basically the Amoeba Records of high-end audio. 10/10.

This place is nothing short of heaven. The gear is all next level, sure, but it's the friendliness…read moreof the staff and the way the place feels that has me coming around. From getting educated on different amp/speaker pairings to their listening sessions that raise money for LAUSD ... I just might need to move in.

Simply the best place for audiophiles in San Diego!…read more Great place to drop crypto profit!

Wonderful experience. Called regarding tv installation they don't do? Even though this isn't their…read morebusiness practice I was referred to czar audio video in Monrovia. Great service and very knowledgeable. Absolutely would recommend. Furthermore great value for your money.

Outstanding Service and Support at Ahead Stereo…read more I purchased my McIntosh turntable from Ahead Stereo and recently ran into an issue with my stylus. I reached out to Brian, and he immediately went above and beyond--contacting McIntosh on my behalf, walking me through the options, and ultimately helping me get back up and running. What stood out most wasn't just the solution, but the care and integrity Brian showed throughout the process. He didn't treat me like just another transaction, he treated me like a valued customer. That kind of support is rare, and it's exactly why I'll keep coming back to Ahead Stereo. If you're into high-end audio and want a dealer who stands by their customers, this is the place. Highly recommend.

It's is increasingly difficult to find retail operations that give the time to customers looking…read morefor guidance. Today during my visit to ahead stereo I was looking for an education in creating a future home stereo system, I'm not up to date on all the options, but have a general idea of what I'm trying to achieve. These folks seemed interested in selling me a consultation for a couple hundred dollars rather than trust helping me and winning my trust, it seemed they were concerned if the helped me understand what would be a good solution I would leave the store and buy online. That was not the plan and once I figure out what I'm looking for I'll probably be back to buy local, as I'm a big supporter of that concept. My suggestion in the future is customer comes first, build the trust and loyalty will follow.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury - *sigh* - I'm just a boomer. Your modern Home Theater systems…read morefrighten and confuse me. I come from a simpler time with simpler equipment. Multiple remotes accessing multiple menus and sub-menus cause me to hyperventilate and yearn for my plug-n-play 2-channel days. Thankfully, Larry was able to come to my place and, within a minute, solve the problem of my two (and only two) speakers playing the side channels of whatever movie I'd be trying to watch on this newfangled audio-video system. Now, if I could just find a good set of rabbit ears for this whatchacallit flat screen tv...

I was looking for new KEF speakers and found Monaco through KEF's list of authorized dealers. Ian…read moreand Larry were very knowledgeable and friendly. They gave me a great deal on a speaker/stand/amplifier combo. Even though orders were delayed due to the COVID semiconductor shortage, Ian kept me up-to-date on my order. After I received my equipment, Ian gave me tips for getting the most out of them. Will definitely go back for whatever audio equipment I need in the future!

I called to ask about a repair on a portable Bose speaker. While they were unable to help with this…read moreparticular task, Jason kindly pointed me in the right direction by referring me to another place that might be able to help. Jason's honesty, kindness, and willingness to help were especially notable. If I have any issues with my home audio in the future, I'd definitely come here.

Load of tech- from in home setups to IE earbuds and headphones, all of which were great to test…read more It's known for having many of these devices for a reason, and the workers were generally pretty nice aside from making you feel that you don't know as much as you do when you go there. But that's their job and I had an enjoyable experience testing their audio- Will definitely look into visiting again.

I've been buying hifi equipment for 45 years. Destination HiFi and especially James Thompson are…read morethe best folks I've ever dealt with. The level of personal service, attention to detail, follow up was fantastic! Wow! Six stars out of five!!

Fantastic, highly-personalized service. Really excellent doing business with James at Destination…read moreHiFi. 100% recommended.

I called someone else on Yelp in Montebello for a quote on fixing some speakers with the…read moreconnections ripped out. My mistake. He was not being cooperative and wanted too much money for a job that would take 20 minutes. I can't solder and don't have the equipment I offered to send him a picture but was pretty condescending to me, it's a simple job. I can fix some electronics and computers, but I wasn't even going to deal with his rudeness. I moved on to Don Ramon. I called and talked to him. He wanted a picture of the problem and I sent it. I forgot to follow up with it, but I did and I went over and he took care of it under 20 minutes for three times less than I was quoted for Montebello speaker while I was in my car listening to the Dodger game. He works out of his garage. No big deal. I'll definitely go back for issues Ike this again.

Not open when they say they are. It's literally a dude's…read morehouse. Called before I drove over, answered the phone and said he could fix my speaker no problem. Get to his house and No one is home and he won't answer my calls. Knocked on his door for at least 10 minutes. Shitty...

Chris was awesome! I called about an issue with my receiver. He explained over the phone that i…read moreshould first check for a blown fuse. I opened it up and he was right. Replaced the fuse for $4 and fixed it myself. I really appreciate that he helped me figure it out without him coming out. I'll definitely be calling Chris again with any more audio equipment issues. thanks!

I recently got an 80's Sanyo stereo system, knowing nothing about it but needing help getting the…read moretable to turn, sound to work, and needle replaced. Chris stayed on the phone with me for 2 hours (I am not local) and was able to guide me through set-up, care for my system, and even noticed that the red cap from the needle broke off and needed to be removed (pictured). He gave me recommendations on how to get it out, waited for me to try them, and sent me a link for the correct needle replacement. Im able to listen to the radio and my tapes now, just waiting for the needle and I can finally play my records. His ability to walk me through the set-up and minor repairs, without even touching the system, is a true testament to his knowledge and skill. Thank you!

I love this store! They have a wide range of used gear, but they don't just have anything. They…read morehave nicely curated stuff for sale. Everything from expensive to affordable... but even the affordable stuff is good (imo) affordable stuff. I picked up a cool discontinued JHS pedal. Jeremy, who works there was very helpful and set up an amp and bass for me to try it out before I made up my mind. I'm definitely visiting this shop again!

Everything a musician or, in my case, wannabe musician, could ask for in a guitar shop. Tons of…read morebeautiful older guitars and amps to try out. Lots of records to peruse. Random instruments and drums etc to check out. Extra kudos to Eric and to the Luthier Nathan who has worked on some of our guitars. Very nice bathroom too.