Loved this place! Super cool dark ambiance and the mocktails were incredible. Really loved how…read moreeverything was decorated and they had a Psychic there this night to do tarot card readings, which I really loved. Service was excellent and we did try the pretzel as well, which was well seasoned and very large. I didn't get to take a picture of that unfortunately. We will be back!! I'm really looking forward to trying their tea service.

Small cute bar. Pretty detailed and diverse cocktail menu. However we tried some and they were all…read morereally sweet. Staff was nice to hold my jacket I'd forgotten behind for a week. Check hours before visiting and go early on Friday/weekends. Gets busy.

This was our first time here and we were celebrating my sisters birthday! Thanks to Andrea our…read moreservice was AMAZING, to the recommendations and hospitality! All around 5 starts for everything! Food, ambiance, and service was great! Thank you Andrea for the great service!.

Today was almost 98 in Cerritos again. My hubby and I…read moredecided to go to North Italia during happy hour. There were so many customers this afternoon. Happy Friday!!! So busy.... I noticed happy hour menu was changed. No more margherita pizza. Only flat bread for the appetizer. Dissapointed! Our server was Jacob, he suggested us to get lunch course fixe menu $25 per person which were one appetizer w small plate, 1 entrée. They had a great selection of appetizers and entrées. We chose Charcuterie, Italian crispy risotto ball called cacio e pepe arancini as 2 appetizers. For 2 entrées, parpadelle bolonese and tie dye margherita pizza w pesto drizzle. It was so flavorful to taste the crispy risotto balls and charcuterie w prosciutto, olive, cheese, and etc. We loved bolonese parpadelle. Give 5 stars. We ordered tie dye margherita pizza for the first time, it was not good. Very oily and ruined the original pizza taste. I asked our server to make real margherita pizza w pesto sauce on the side. Finally it came completely back to original taste. Happy day!! Sometimes the chef developed the new flavors but simple and original recipe was the best in my experience. Today we both were so happy to taste the new menu, lunch course fixe until 4 daily. Great price, great deal, and great taste.... We were sooooo full and took entire pizza and pasta to home. We really enjoyed our afternoon thanks to North Italia. Loved lunch course fixe and happy hour. Great Italian restaurant near our home is more advantage. Recommend everyone for the beers, pizzas, and pastas....awesome!

Crispy Gyoza with the spicy mayo? Delicious. Very flavorful but I don't know if there was like fish…read moreinside? I could be wrong. So if you're allergic I would ask ahead of time. Katsu and udon combo was so good but so much food haha. We originally thought it meant a side of udon NOODLES. Not a whole bowl of udon soup. We were shocked to say the least. But it was still so good. Got seated right away! And the service was very attentive. Place was nice and chill low lighting. One of the guys who I think is the owner was very nice and energetic talking to all the tables. He's probably one of the reasons why we will be coming back again! And to try the Gyu Katsu!

Highlights: - crowded parking lot but there are spots in the…read moreback - came for lunch around 2pm on sunday, full house and completely packed - gyu katsu+udon, ~$30, plenty of food, could honestly share with someone else - very fun to cook the meat on the stone but sometimes the flame can get crazy - chicken katsu was good - total for 4 ppl including drinks $120, not bad - highlight was honestly the service, all the servers were v attentive about refilling water, napkins, frequent hot stone change - would go back for the 5/5 customer service

Nick was our server, and he was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and helped us navigate the menu…read moresince it was our first time at Umaya. We absolutely loved it! I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen with extra veggies, and it was incredible. My friend had the Umaya Ramen and said it was the best ramen he's ever had. My son ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and gave it a 10/10. We also shared the Pork Belly Oshi, and wow--it was amazing. Honestly, y'all are missing out if you haven't tried Umaya Ramen. I'm surprised there isn't a line out the door! Another huge plus: they're open late until 1 a.m. and the music creates a great vibe. We'll definitely be back!

First time trying this place and I was disappointed with the food as far as flavor goes. I ordered…read morea spicy ramen with medium spice level. The ramen came with a side which was the spice, when I tried the ramen it was not spicy at all to I added the spice sauce and I ended up adding the whole thing and it didn't make any difference to the level of spice. The customer service however was friendly and the appetizers were very good.

I stopped in with my young adult son, randomly, to get a late lunch. We discovered that they…read moreoffered a Tomahawk Steak on Tuesdays for a huge bargain. In my case, it was my first ever Tomahawk that I ended up splitting. My son picked Yucca Fries and Mac and Cheese as sides. It was wonderfully served and presented to us along with some delicious coconut shrimp appetizers and Old Fashions!! Neither of us were disappointed and continue to rave about the experience to anyone within our circles that will listen nearly a week later. Our server was Mike and it was based on his recommendations that we went with the shrimp and Old Fashions. Everything; the service, the meal, the drinks was amazing. Will be back soon!!

Visited twice in one week! If you're looking for a brunch spot don't miss out on Rokka. We went to…read morecelebrate a birthday and it was perfect. The tables were already set and our waiter Jay was great attending to a large group. Drinks - we tried various drinks from the bourbon, porn star and espresso martini and all were 10/10! Food - the food was all prepared well. I tried the protein omelette and it was tasty and I liked that it had sun dried tomatoes giving it a nice flavor. The pancakes were soft and fluffy! Recommend tried the breakfast potatoes too Parking- the restaurant is on a Main Street but there is limited street parking. If you go around the corner there is FREE parking in the lot across the street

10/10 experience!! Our server Anahí was amazing! She was attentive, fun, and made sure our table…read morewas taken care of the entire night. The vibes were everything and we had such a good time. Definitely recommend booking a table here if you want to have a good night out. Will definitely be back soon!

Five Stars for Kuduowl! Owner and bartender extraordinaire Amanda Colom, her business partners &…read moretheir staff have created an amazing bar that showcases creative and original drinks. There are about 6 talented bartenders who work the bar and each of them bring a unique portfolio to mixology. Let's get back to Amanda! One of my friends who was visiting from Hawaii found Amanda on social media and asked that I take her to Kuduowl to experience this unique mixology. We were greeted warmly by Amanda and she explained the concept of the bar and the drink options. All were absolutely beautifully crafted and served! Delicious! I had a drink a few years ago (Sloe Gin Ramos) and not many bartenders know how to make it, nor do they want to take the time to make it. Amanda and Chris jumped right in and made it (takes 10-15 minutes to make). It was delicious and the preparation was a show! Loved it. All bartenders, servers, and bar backs were working in unison, like an orchestra. You could tell they all enjoyed their jobs and coworkers! It made for a beautiful ambiance. The bar welcomes everyone - from old to young, from gay to straight, and a rainbow of diversity of ethnic backgrounds! This has to be my favorite bar in Southern California! Bravo Amanda & team!

This place is such a cute cozy speakeasy vibe, perfect for a girls night or date night. They have a…read morehappy hour everyday for the 1st 2 hours of opening and the last 2 hours of closing. Very Sunday they have a live jazz band performing from 7pm-9pm. I got the pleasure of being served by AJ, Liam and Sophia. They all were so attentive, friendly and I had the best conversations with them. The drinks were over the top phenomenal! The $4 hot dogs were so tasteful and delicious! The ambiance is such a vibe, I already can't wait to be back. Their drink menu is so unique and different than any other bar and you have so many options to different spirits from mezcal, gin, vodka, tequila, scotch and more! You also get served with free popcorn that is seasoned so well.

I really wanted to love this place. The vibe was fantastic...great music, a stylish ambiance, and…read morean impressive selection of specialty craft cocktails. It's clear the owners put a lot of thought and creativity into making their cocktails the centerpiece of the experience. That said, the execution didn't live up to the concept. The menu appears to rotate regularly, and while the drinks were certainly unique, most of the cocktails we tried were hit or miss. At roughly $22 per drink, I expected more balance and refinement. One cocktail started with flavors reminiscent of an Old Fashioned, but after the initial sip, the combination of bitters and fruit syrups created an unpleasant cough syrup like finish. We tried a mocktail as well, and it was mostly ice and soda water, with what seemed like a collection of syrups doing most of the heavy lifting. The drinks were creative, but many of the flavor profiles felt disjointed rather than intentional. The biggest issue, however, was the bar service and sanitation practices. I watched a bartender place a cucumber garnish into a glass using his bare hands, touching the entire garnish in the process. He then continued to take credit cards, cash, and other items before stuffing ice into additional drinks with his bare hands. Whether or not this technically violates health code standards, it certainly wasn't appetizing to watch and left a poor impression. Parking is another challenge. There is no dedicated parking, and unless you get lucky, expect to park several blocks away and walk. Overall, the atmosphere is a lot of fun and the cocktail menu is ambitious, but the drinks didn't justify the price point, and the sanitation concerns were hard to overlook. I wouldn't rush back, especially given the cost and parking difficulties.

Amazing drinks with amazing service!…read more OpSek has turned into our regular Thursday night spot when they have cigar night. Since our 1st visit, Emily has been an amazing bartender, very friendly and makes a mean old fashioned. Another one of my fav drinks is The War Machine. OpSek has a great vibe, drinks and service, what more is needed? They also let you order pizza from the spot a couple doors down and let you bring it in.

I honestly loved the cocktails here! You can tell a lot of care goes into each drink- the flavors…read morewere so well balanced. I tried a couple different cocktails and genuinely enjoyed every one of them. I'm already looking forward to coming back. Thank you to Joel for the handcrafted cocktails.

It's a IYKYK kind of place here. We didn't know about it as we were here meeting some friends for…read moredrinks. They made all the reservations. Honestly thought it was the bar that we came inside. First impression, why did we need reservations.... Since we didn't know the hidden entrance. Well, it's a cool concept once we entered. There's a dress code so be advised. What I found out was the entrance of the speakeasy was through a phone booth that next to the pool table of Roxanne's bar. Once reservations is made, you'll received an email with a password to enter. Enter phone booth and to connect to the inside and they'll open the door for you. We had the first reservations I believe they opened at 7pm. We were the first group to arrive. As it was my first time, we had ordered bar food and were waiting for it inside the main bar. So half an hour was used from our time limit. The speakeasy, dark and moody but perfect for the place. Special crafted cocktails by the bartenders which were great. They also have food as well, found out later. We did try the meat pie, which it was just ok. Basically an empanadas, the pickle veggies accompanied it was my favorite. It was good but nothing major to rave about. The drinks were quite nice and tasty. What they offered on the menu did have a load of good choices. Tables scattered throughout as well as bar seating. There's a piano which maybe used for live music. Overall, the moody speakeasy vibe was great. Friendly staff and bartender made some great drinks. What we had to snack on, the meat pie was just ok. They're very strict with the time limits. Once it's reached they'll let you know.

Honestly for a super cute speakeasy, the drinks were very lackluster and not really well thought…read moreout. I expected to pay so much for cocktails that don't really seem balanced or designed with intent. It also took a very long time to receive drinks, the bartender seemed more into doing his sub par flair than getting drinks out at a decent time. Definitely not coming back, such a waste of money and time.

Last night, we grabbed some dinner and a few beers at Shipmates in Cerritos, and I absolutely loved…read morethis place. I can't wait to come back! A friend of mine is a Cerritos local, and this was our second visit. First and foremost, the staff was amazing. The gentleman working the front door was incredibly polite and welcomed us with a smile, even wishing us a great time as we walked in. The two bartenders were outstanding. Unfortunately, I didn't catch both of their names, but their level of customer service was exceptional. They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the night. For food, we ordered the lumpia and the pepperoni flatbread pizza. Both were absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend trying them. We also enjoyed a couple of ice-cold beers. I ordered a glass of water as well, and my water was refilled almost immediately every time it was empty--a small detail that really stood out. The DJ kept the atmosphere fun and lively, and we were able to catch the MMA fights on their multiple flat-screen TVs, which made the experience even better. My buddy Jason says this is the best dive bar in Cerritos. After this visit, I'd have to agree. In fact, the customer service we received here was better than what I've experienced at many upscale, "bougie" establishments. Outstanding food, excellent drinks, incredible service, and a great atmosphere. Job well done, Shipmates! I'll definitely be back.

We came here to watch the Korea vs. Mexico World Cup match, and it turned out to be a great spot…read morefor game day. The location is a little hidden and was somewhat difficult to find at first, but once inside, everything was well organized and easy to navigate. The staff did an excellent job throughout the event--friendly, attentive, and impressively fast despite the crowd. I also appreciated that they limited the number of guests, which kept the atmosphere lively without feeling overcrowded. It was nice that this wasn't strictly an adults-only environment, as we were able to bring our child along and still enjoy the experience. The food was good, the service was great, and the overall setup made for an enjoyable afternoon of soccer. We'll definitely be back during football season to catch a few games.