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!

Love this place!…read more Great place to go to after a game or long night out; always packed, social, and great food.

Food: Galbi was extremely tender and nicely flavored. Sweet potato fries were delicious, enjoyed…read morethe short cut. The corn cheese was very delicious. The tako wasabi was a little small but also tasted good. Was hoping to get the real fruit soju but didn't get the chance, maybe next time. Service: 3/5 Staff was nice overall. Ambiance: 4/5 Nice seating, plenty of space. A bit on the warm side during the summer months. Parking is also somewhat limited. Valet is $7 : (

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute atmosphere, with great lunch specials…read more The hubby and I were looking for a good lunch spot in the area and Vietnamese sounded really good. The space was very cute, with great light from the windows and fun personal photos and memorabilia. We were pleasantly surprised by their $20 lunch specials and decided to take advantage. You get three items, one from each category: starters, half size pho, and beverage. I got the spring rolls, veg pho and iced coffee; the hubby got the half veg banh mi, veg pho, and a coke. The food was good and the portions were more than enough. We actually ended up taking some of the starters home. A very good value and friendly service. Lastly, gotta give it up for their shirt with the OutKast reference. Peace out.

A couple of years taking care of myself and I'm finally able to have foods with higher purine…read morenumbers. It was pay day so I visited an old regular spot across the street from work. I used to regularly pick up the Iced Thai Coffee during my breaks at work and the street style fried rice when I left work late but today I wanted to go slow with some Beef Meatball Pho. I haven't sat down here in a while so the menu's seen some changes. A few of the drinks I used to get don't appear anymore but the popular Iced Thai Coffee and Thai Tea were still there. Though coming in, the guy behind the counter asked me not to sit on my regular spot, almost got my order wrong and asked how the food was before I started eating. It really harshed my vibe of the place. The bowls of pho now use red onions instead of white. They taste a bit more biting than before with a lingering aftertaste. Staff say the changes were made a few months ago and it definitely gave the soup more impact. Though the Strawberry Limeade wasn't a very good pairing. The meatballs are cut and portioned differently as well. Though not too different as to how they were before, the ingredient looks ready to be had in other dishes like a Bahn Mi. Overall different to how I used to have it. I'd had considered a dessert but the same wait staff presented me with my bill before I could consider. Overall an odd dining experience where I felt rushed and a little unwelcome. Though it's always good to see familiar faces among the staff.

OMG SO GOOD! I order the rice bowl with salmon and was so so so good I can't stop thinking the…read morefood is delicious! Already excited to try more.

Located on 3rd Street, so you already know parking can be a bit of a challenge. That said, when I…read morewent around 8 p.m. on a Thursday, I found a public parking lot across the street on Flores Street for $10. Not bad for the area! As others have mentioned, this is a tiny restaurant. There are a handful of bar-style seats inside, a small bar-height table outside, and one picnic-style table. If you are coming with a bigger group, I would definitely recommend takeout. On a hot summer evening, though, sitting outside was nice for some casual dining and people-watching. Honestly, the service is what really earned this place its fourth star. The staff was super helpful, friendly, and welcoming without being over-the-top. Always appreciate that. Now, onto the food. We ordered the Korean fried chicken tacos, Bulghoagie, and loaded fries. I split everything with a friend, and we still had leftovers to take home. The portions are generous, and they definitely don't skimp on the meat. Everything was really well done. As someone who loves Korean food, it is great to see a Korean-inspired fusion concept come together well. The flavors worked, the portions were satisfying, and the whole meal hit the spot. Even better, everything came to about $30 total--not bad at all for two people, especially considering I had leftovers. All in all, I would happily come back if I'm in the area. Just keep the small space and parking situation in mind, and come hungry!

I was shopping at The Grove and decided to come here for dinner. The spot isn't too big, so it has…read morea nice intimate vibe, plus they have a cute outdoor seating area. Definitely a good spot for a date night. I was craving some yakitori, so we ordered a bunch of different ones including Negima, Gizzard, Tsukune, Wings, Chicken Thigh, Liver, Hearts, and Cartilage. All the yakitori was cooked to order and everything came out really good. We also had the Hokkaido Scallops & Sweet Shrimp Crudo, which was delicious. For sushi, I ordered some nigiri including Scallop, Salmon Belly, Bluefin Toro, and Kanpachi, plus the King Tuna Roll. I have to say everything tasted pretty good. I honestly came in thinking it was going to be just okay, but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up really enjoying everything we ordered. Overall, the food was good and the atmosphere was nice and intimate. I'd definitely come back, especially for the yakitori. Great little spot for a date night if you're around The Grove.

Interesting experience to say the least…read more Came on a Saturday night off the whim and was seated right away. There's indoor and outdoor. Outdoor consists of the sidewalk & a sectioned off patio section. I liked the dark ambiance, it felt very romantic. The lighting was very intimate. A waitress came, got our drink orders and we ordered the duck breast as an appetizer. We got our drinks, which the tall glass is very misleading as I felt like I barely sipped anything and it was GONE, lol. I ordered the watermelon drink and it was tasty, I just wanted watermelon water anyways. It came with a watermelon slice which was nice. After the drinks we were WAITING idk how long until a different waitress came and took our order ?? We put in our entree, received them & never got our appetizer. We were waiting a long time for someone else to come by. I ordered the seared kanpachi jalapeño roll, which 10/10!! it was flavorful, had the spice & felt fresh. I didn't have to add anything like soy sauce to it. I just eat all my sushi with ginger and it paired great with it. Finally someone showed up & we said we ordered a duck breast appetizer with the first waitress, which was never put in. So the second waitress went ahead and put it in. The duck breast has an interesting texture. I can't explain it. I did not like the texture. The flavor was fine but the texture really threw me off personally. Kind of reminded me of pâté cat food, it felt like how paté cat food looks if that makes sense. Texture wise. Overall, service was trash. The waitresses were both unfriendly, but I guess that's just LA customer service nowadays. We waited forever. Spent more time waiting rather than eating. Valet or street metered parking. Restrooms in the back, 2 single unisex stalls.

I think I go here once a month with either my boyfriend or we bring a group of friends!! One of my…read morefavorite places to get good food and have a great time! The manager Gina is SO great. Super friendly and welcoming. The hostess is also always friendly. Fried rice and garlic noodles w/ chicken are my favorites! My boyfriend loves the beef skewers and the Roti. Couldn't recommend this place more!

We came here this past weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday, and unfortunately, the experience…read morewas very underwhelming. The service was lacking from the start, as our server Britney barely checked on us throughout our visit. We had to ask for water and wait 20 minutes just to place our order. The food was equally disappointing. Most of our group ordered the garlic noodles with chicken, and several of us could barely eat them. They tasted reheated and lacked the freshness and quality we expected. The only saving grace was the cocktail I ordered, which was absolutely delicious! Unfortunately, one good drink wasn't enough to make up for the overall experience. It's disappointing because we came together to celebrate a special occasion, but instead, we left feeling annoyed and hangryyy. I'm a server myself so I genuinely give SOOO much grace when I'm going out to restaurants but this service was just plain neglectful and rude!l especially because we're celebrating a birthday! I'd consider coming back for drinks, but based on this experience, I wouldn't return for the food or service.

Cozy spot with really good ramen! I loved everything we tried, the kimchi fried rice, pork buns,…read moreand dessert were all so good. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. The service was was great too!

This is a 3.5 rating but I went down because there were bugs in multiple of our water cups. The…read moreboss was quick to change it out and overall nice about it but that made us feel a certain unease about the place. The food was good and the pork bun appetizer was great. Overall more spicier which I like, but for those that are not good on spice it may not be as manageable. The ramen was good in taste the noodles seemed not as fresh but they had options. Check the pictures, not too bad in price and small spot but up to you if you want to try.

Staff 5/5. Pad see U…read more4/5. Egg roll promotion BOGO. 5/5. Place is simple and dated 3/5.

It was great food, I was expecting the curry to be spicy but it's mild with a lot of of bamboo. She…read moresaid I can replace it. Also enjoyed the Thai tea! For 3 people and 3 apps, 3 soups and 3 entrees was less than $100! Atmosphere is very mom and pop!

Just 5 minutes from The Grove, this spot on Beverly Blvd is amazing for their insane lunch deals…read moreand traditional dim sum. All their weekday lunch specials come with hot & sour soup and an egg roll. I had to get their signature spicy orange chicken which is tangy and perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's seriously such a great deal with the amount they give you. Even their dim sum items are discounted during lunch too so I got all my favorites like shumai, radish cakes, green onion pancakes, string beans, and even the rainbow xiaolongbao sampler which is basically Russian roulette for you to guess the flavor of each. But the real sleeper on the menu are the sweet & spicy corn ribs. Love the nod to the Asian taste profile, and it's sooo satisfying to eat! Thanks for reading! ^-^

I stopped by for happy hour with a small group and I've been wanting to check this spot out for a…read morewhile so I have to say I was a bit disappointed. They have a decent happy hour menu, with lots of food and drink options. We came just for the food which was mostly just bland. The cucumber salad was refreshing and good, the spicy chicken wonton tasted flavorless like spicy was the only flavor we all had one bite and couldn't finish. My favorite thing we had was the egg rolls which were pretty basic but good. The hot and sour soup didn't have much flavor to it either? The broth felt a bit bland to me. We ordered a lot of little bites off the happy hour menu, and saw the food tables around us ordered and it looked a LOT better so maybe there's not as much effort for happy hour food? But not sure I'd come back to try the rest. Was also slightly disappointed with the service. Despite it being pretty empty the service was slow. They were slow to refill our drinks and I saw tables get sat and get drinks before our coke was refilled and we were ignored a few times.

Qi Steam Kitchen is known for its steamed dim sum and entrées, but I went fully fried for my order…read moreand have no regrets. I ordered the Taiwanese popcorn chicken with a side of rice and scallion pancakes. The popcorn chicken was very reasonably priced for the portion size and came with plenty of pieces. The scallion pancakes were priced a bit higher than I expected, but ultimately worth it. The chicken was extra crispy and well seasoned. It didn't have the familiar five-spice or cinnamon note I usually associate with Taiwanese popcorn chicken, but it was still very good in its own right. It also came with a side of sweet chili sauce, which paired well. The scallion pancakes were also a standout. Crispy on the outside, but soft, doughy, and pleasantly chewy inside without being overly oily. I would definitely order again.

We ordered so much food, I was in the mood for Taiwanese…read morefood and the XLB and shrimp haw gaw was so good. The flavor was yummy and the popcorn chicken was exactly like what we usually get. My daughter ate so many buns and she usually doesn't. The service was good, the cleanliness was standard for Chinese places so be used to some not the most clean things. They give water and sauces and you just got to ordered everything steamed.