The service is very friendly and helpful. The food is cooked fresh to order and is prepared fast. Parking is easy. They do often have a BOGO "Free Bowl" promotional 2 for the price of 1 coupon distributed in neighboring South Bay Beach Cities residential circulars (embedded into coupon formatted small magazine pages) read more

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My wife was really looking forward to trying this place. We go to Eat Fantastic for their breakfast burritos and it had been a while since we had been. To our surprise, we found this "new" place, The Second Wind. The menu looked enticing and the lunch specials really looked like a great deal. So we decided we needed to come back for lunch and soon. A week later, we returned. Parking is very easy in the free lot for the complex. The interior design is energenic, vivrant with amazing looking Asian inspired pop art. Very cool interior. You can be seated and served or order to go. They have a combination lunch special, two items for $15.99. But, many of those items have an up charge if you add a protien. Either way, in these times, $16 for two items is reasonable. Our server greeted us quickly and let us choose the table of our liking. There are a handful of booths and open tables. My wife ordered the Beef Bulgogi and the Eggplant. I ordered the Chicken Dumplings and the Garlic Noodle (adding chicken for $2 more). The portions are generous. Light eaters might be able to just order one two dish combo and share. The Beef Bulgogi was good but the veggies looked a bit dehydrated. The Eggplant was just okay. The Chicken Dumplings were very tasty but served cool. I ordered them steamed and expected them to be warm at least. The Garlic Noodles with chicken was the biggest disappointment. To me, and my wife, over cooked with crunchy pieces. The chicken was also over cooked, dry and tough. When our server asked how things were, I mentioned it. He didn't seem surprised. I asked if the noodles were always dry and he said yes. He offered to bring more sauce, which he did. I added it but it didn't make the chicken any better. In the end, I left 90% of it. They only have cans of sodas so no refills but they are attached to a tea house that serves a great selection of teas, bobo, etc. There was some good things but more not, overall, we were disappointed. Honestly, I was a bit surprised they didn't offer to replace my dish or offer a small discount. They could see the pile of food I left. Anyway... Hopefully your experience and food preparation will be better than ours and...enjoy!!! read more

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Had a coupon for a BOGO deal so decide to check it out. The menu we found online and on yelp were out of date so wasn't prepared when I go there to grab take out. I just added the current menu they have. The restaurant was nice and cozy, the service was friendly and prompt, and the food was good. They fancied it up a bit so a little more pricey than what we anticipated, but it was still very good. My friend got the surf and turf pad thai which she enjoyed and I got the teriyaki chicken which I thought was also good but again I think pricey for what it is. Overall great experience. Might be a little more worth the price if dining in. They have lots of beer and sake options to choose from. read more

The Second Wind - Menu as of March 2026 - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

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We stopped by the Second Wind in El Segundo right by LAX, after hearing about it from some friends (who actually work at LAX). I gotta say it's a solid spot. It looks relatively new and the interior is very cool with anime and pop art stuff. The bar is connected to both inside and outside areas which is nice. We tried: Bulgogi Alfredo Pasta, Sriracha Hot Honey Wings, Flaming Wagyu, Snow Crab Avocajete Dip. I loved the snow crab dip. Its like a avocado dip but add snow crab and some Asian flavorings. Really enjoyed it. The flaming wagyu was also very good, and liked how they torch it table side for you. The bulgogi pasta was good too, and really captures the Asian fusion aesthetic here. They actually have a coffee/boba place located right inside the restaurant which is convenient to get some sweets after. Overall, we enjoyed it and plan on coming back to try some other items. read more

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I found this place while scouting for new tea shops and finding the connected Tera Coffee. The interior is clean and bright with high ceilings. The service was self-service then the food is delivered to table. I got the steak teriyaki and bulgolgi egg nori bun. The steak teriyaki had older slightly tough steak with good teriyaki sauce that added a nice flavor. There was also a white sauce that added a good creaminess as well. The rice was alright and the vegetables were negligible. The sauces were the star of the dish. The bulgolgi egg nori bun was dripping with grease which caused the hamburger buns to get soggy. The fried wonton skin and bulgolgi does well in providing texture but the nori wasn't really prevalent and the eggs were funky. They tasted they were out of an egg yolk carton and didn't suit my taste when clashing with the cream sauce. On an additional note, the prices for this place is incredibly reasonable. This is a good quick lunch place but I wouldn't really recommend it for a nice place to eat. read more

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I wanted to like this spot - their space is beautiful with an outdoor patio and easy parking. I did uber eats so it was just a pickup. There was a self service table with sauces, utensils, water and napkins. My pad Thai tofu order was supposed to be vegetarian and there were multiple pieces of bacon in it! Yikes! It was a shock to see so many bits of bacon in a vegetarian dish. I get how food contamination can happen but this is a lot. Attaching photo for reference. read more

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It was by luck I discovered this place. I had an appointment at a chiropractor's clinic nearby and just happen to drive through this corner and noticed this place. I was curious, so I looked them up, and to be honest, the hook that pulled me is that one bargain buy: 2 egg rolls for $2.47. Came through at first opportunity. They're a popular spot. Half the tables were already occupied and a few people were standing around waiting for their takeout. The kiosk was very easy to use. I put in an order for the rolls as well as garlic noodles with steak. I noticed Tera Coffee next door so I came through and got a drink (that's for another review.) Talk about perfect timing - my number was called soon as I returned here with my drink. EGG ROLLS: Nothing to call home about but above decent especially for the pricing. Cooked to order crispy on the outside and nice seasoning inside. It's a good starter. GARLIC NOODLE STEAK: Like the egg roll, also notching to call home about. Noodles were cooked perfect with a good amount of garlic. The steak was a bland for my taste. I felt it could use seasoning. Some of the pieces were also cooked tough. Overall dish is not horrible, but has room for improvement. FOOD: 3.5. More so because of cheap eats! (Egg rooms were worth it.) SERVICE: 3. Very minimal interaction. VALUE: 3.5. Wasn't bad. PARKING: Shares with others. Plenty to choose from, shouldn't be an issue. OVERALL: 3.25. Most of their items are below $10. There are plenty you can get here for very reasonable pricing. Will most likely return to try many other offerings! read more

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So glad this area has Asian fusion food and at such a reasonable price too! I ordered the orange chicken bowl and it was the right portion size for me. It was crispy, tender, and tangy. The restaurant is pretty much self-serve except for when they bring the food out to you, including kiosks to order your food. Plenty of parking available. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating as well. read more

The Second Wind - Orange chicken bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

The Baseline: For fast-casual Asian food the flavors need to be authentic, the portions have to be properly sized, and the restaurant must be comfortable and stylish. Food: The size, selection, flavor, and quality of the ingredients were okay but I wasn't feeling the Asian flavors. I had to add sauces to make it work better. This is an easy lunch spot for surrounding offices to get a quick Asian inspired meal. This place hits the baseline but I was hoping for more. Service: The staff is friendly and the service was efficient. Atmosphere: Fast and casual restaurant with a fun atmosphere. I really liked the large President Teddy Roosevelt quote on the wall. Bathroom was clean. read more

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The very first time I saw the menu on Uber Eats, I was in disbelief. "Whats with the seemingly random numbers? Are these mispriced? Is this a scam? If it's not a scam, how small could their bowls possibly be for them to be priced at 8 dollars AND BOGO?" I ended up taking a leap of faith and, wow - I am shocked. Fast, affordable, reasonably portioned, and tasty! We ordered the Garlic Shrimp Noodles and the Chicken Fried Rice - where were both BOGO, meaning they were about 4 dollars a bowl. Now, these bowls probably aren't going to be life changing, never-had-anything-better experiences, but they were really good! The flavors overall were done well (loved the Garlic Shrimp Noodles especially) and I was genuinely shocked by how generous the portions and proteins were at this price point. We'll definitely be ordering again and visiting in person in the near future - especially to take advantage of their nice outdoor patio. It's rare to find something so affordable and so good in Culver City, so here's hoping they stick around! read more

The Second Wind - Chicken Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Cute little spot in El Segundo that I stopped by on the way home from LAX. It's fast, has a simple menu, affordable, and tasty. The inside is spacious with lots of room to sit. You can either order at a counter or at a kiosk. I tried ordering at the kiosk even though there was a very friendly and welcoming employee who offered to take my order. I was already on a roll with my order so I just kept going. Anyway, we both ordered garlic noodles. Mine had chicken and my bf got shrimp. Both dishes are affordable and the portion is decent. If you're absolutely ravenous, you will want more than one bowl. I thought it was a good amount since we wanted to try the coffee shop connected to The Second Wind. There is a condiment and water area to get your own condiments/spices, water, silverware, napkins, etc. Once you get your stuff, sit down, and your food is brought to your table. All in all, it's a convenient place to get a fast, affordable meal and who doesn't love noodles?! read more

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These prices are unbelievably affordable for LA! We ordered vietnamese coffee for under $5 and each bowl of food we ordered cost under $10 with good portions. Even with the affordable prices the food was delicious and the service was fast. All the staff were friendly and the overall ambiance of the restaurant was relatively calm and spacious. I ordered the Spicy Chili Chicken Lime Rice Bowl to-go. The chicken was crispy, citrusy, and overall delicious! The vegetables didn't have much seasoning so I'd recommend adding the chili powder, vinegar, or chili fish sauce they leave by the counter to taste. Be warned though the fish sauce is very spicy. I don't eat large portions so I was able to save my bowl for a second meal! The Vietnamese coffee was also sweet and strong - so pretty much what you want from a Vietnamese coffee. Their menu has a large selection of drinks which we're very interested in trying next. Overall we would love to come back to this restaurant! Affordable prices, fast service, friendly staff, and good portion sizes :) read more

The Second Wind - Spicy Chili Lime Chicken Rice Bowl + Vietnamese Coffee To-Go - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

pretty affordable food! you can definitely tell the food is asian-inspired, which is on brand for them. i got a chicken pad thai and it tasted alright. it's obviously not the real thing if you want an actual pad thai, but it somewhat does the job. pretty spacious dining area with two self-ordering kiosks and one cashier. there is a condiment table where you can get all your spices and sauces. very nice staff and they make the food pretty quick. read more

The Second Wind - Pad Thai W /Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

Terrible experience. I would advise against this spot. I ordered a couple of dishes. Waited around awhile and then they asked for my receipt - apparently someone else took my food? I waited for them to remake my food. Went home and opened the bag to find a completely different order. I called them to let them know and they wanted me to come back so they could fix it but I wasn't about to drive all the way back there, so I asked for a refund - the food they provided was stuff I couldn't even eat. They had their manager call me. Manager asked for the last 4 digits of my credit card and said they would reimburse. Never happened. Super disappointed customer here. The least they could have done was some sort of credit to make up for it since I spent money on something I wasn't provided. Such a waste. read more

5 stars 1. Restaurant was clean 2. It was easy to order, love seeing photos on the kiosk so you know what you are getting. 3. Service was fast. 4. Service was super friendly. 5. Priced very good - for the amount of food you get. The bulgogi tacos were super good. Good about amount of meat on the dishes we were served. read more

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This place was pretty close to where we were staying. We were looking for something easy, but satisfying, and easy on the pockets if at all possible. This is Asian-inspired food, so we couldn't go wrong. This pretty much fit all those check marks. First off, the menu is well rounded in the way that it offers main dishes and snacks, with both meat and vegetarian options. The person at the register was friendly and helpful. We had our dog with us, so we didn't dine in. We ordered takeout and brought it back to our hotel. The food came out pretty quickly. I would define this as a modern, casual eatery with Asian food. I'm not sure you'd call it fast food, as it's not ready to go like Panda Express. These are more options and it's definitely inexpensive. The food was decent. My daughter got bulgogi over rice. I ordered orange tofu which is sorta like orange chicken but vegetarian. I also got fried rice with chicken (which was chicken on top of fried rice - I didn't mind it, but I'm not sure I would call it chicken fried rice). We also got a side of seaweed salad, a side of cucumber salad, and a side of steamed dumplings (2). I think I paid maybe $40 or so for all that. It did the job. read more

The perfect place for a nice and light meal. The staff is so kind and polite, and the decor makes me so happy. I always take my lunch break here read more

The Second Wind - Orange Tofu Rice Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

Second Wind was alright. I debated giving between two to four stars, it's hard to pin down. The main perk is the price. it's incredibly cheap. the food is hit or miss. authenticity aside, the quality is not high. it feels sort of like cafeteria food to me. some are better than others -- i liked the fried rice, but the plain rice bowl was not good. the bulgogi was alright. overall i think for the value it's not bad since its so cheap but the good quality is not high enough for me to want to order again. read more

didnt know what to grab for lunch but wanted to try something new and nearby the second wind recently opened along with tera coffee right next door located in the middle of corporate offices on douglas st in el segundo the second wind has a huge patio for outdoor dining this is the perfect place for casual dining the food is delicious and reasonably priced! the menu has a diverse array of asian dishes ordered: Egg Roll (2) $2.47 Beef Bulgogi Pad Thai $9.77 Garlic Noodle with Wonton $9.27 Chicken Fried Rice $6.77 everything was soooo good i would def come back great spot to relax and catch up with fam/friends i would def come here often if i worked nearby service was friendly, you can order with staff or kiosk the food came out quick or maybe bc i went next door to order me a coofffeeeee parking: no issues; huge parking lot read more

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One of my go-to spots during the work week for its combination of delicious, affordable Asian fusion food, quick and efficient ordering process (via the kiosks), and always upbeat and friendly staff. My go to order is the Pad Thai and bulgogi tacos. I'll occasionally also get the pork chashu egg bun. None of the dishes have ever disappointed. Healthy portions and great value. read more

The Second Wind - Chicken Pad Thai W /Chicken and Beef Bulgogi Korean Taco - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

Disappointed the shrimp garlic noodles - very dry noodles and parmesan cheese (from bottle) just made it dryer. No garlic flavor at all only Parmesan taste. Not sure why they add Parmesan... The chashu pork was small gray cubes of pork with no flavor and not marinated. The boba was decent read more

Eh shrimp pad thai was small and greasy. Not worth $14. the outdoor eating area is very nice and pleasant on a warm day. Unfortunately I do not plan to come back. read more

Had the dumplings and cucumber salad. That was delicious. The fried chicken fried rice was good . Husband had the garlic bogogi noodles he said the noodles was overcooked. But he loved the cucumber salad read more

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This is my first time trying The Second wind and suffice to say, I'm not a fan. I love a good egg roll, wonton, fried dumpling... I ordered them all and nothing stood out. Pad thai? Sweet, like the wontons, sans sauce. I also ordered edamame. It is supposed to be salted. I don't taste any salt. Quite the opposite. The Second Wind won't be getting a second chance with me. I think people like this place because the food is 'cheap'. TBH, the appetizers don't afford much for $2.95 for 2 pieces. The wontons pictured are nothing like what you receive. They're flat, with barely any filling. Deceiving and not good enough to order again. read more

The food is ok here, nothing really jaw dropping. It's mostly self service, staff's will just bring the food out. Nice atmosphere inside.

Place is awesome. Cheaper prices than anywhere in the area and great flavor food. Love the bulgolgi garlic noodles. The fried wontons were alrite but the steamed ones were great. They also have boba next door. read more

Super cute and super affordable food place. Nice staff and great services. Can order via kiosk. Cute and nice selection of food. read more

The Second Wind - Garlic Noodle with Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

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EXCELLENT! I absolutely love this place. The prices were unbelievable. The food was great! We were welcomed by everyone in the place. This place gives family vibes. We met Sandy and she had an answer for every question we had about the menu. If you are staying at a nearby hotel, get your late night nibbles early from here. Heading to the airport, get your food from here, it's a great treat on the plane or in the airport! read more

The Second Wind - Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

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The Food was amazing, the Nori bulgogi is mouthwatering and the display, the taste was amazing! The Ambiance was peaceful. The service was on point, did not wait at all for our food came real quick! I recommend getting the pot stickers (Dumplings and egg rolls) as your side dish as the crunch to your food as it compliments it! 10/10 Stars read more

The Second Wind is a nice and clean restaurant offering good food at an affordable price. The chicken pad thai noodles were good and there was good flavor to the dish. Service was outstanding and very friendly. read more

The Second Wind - Chicken pad thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

I had high (but reasonable) hopes for this place but was unfortunately let down. The egg rolls were really small. The chicken teriyaki bowl had only a couple veggies, I wish there was an option to double the veggies. The chicken itself was flavored pretty good, but there was very little if any teriyaki sauce, there was more of a white cream which was odd to me. I did order through door dash so maybe the sauces are self serve like flame broiler? But there also was no option to add additional sauce. read more

The Second Wind - Egg roll, pretty small - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

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They just opened up and I can already tell I'm gonna be a frequent customer. Their food is so affordable but also high quality. Plenty of seating inside and outside. They have a Japanese style burger that's soft and fluffy and incredibly delicious. Also recommend the pad thai; one of the best I've ever had read more

Food tastes great but I got gypped! I ordered shrimp fried rice with egg roll and kimchi on the side. Had to run outside so when I got back I just put it in a box and headed to work. When I got to Eating it later- no shrimp! If I had gotten some shrimp in there, they would've gotten 5 stars. Though if I'm being honest, the portion sizes are a bit small, but that might be reflected in the price. All in all, I would go back, but scrutinize my meal a bit better to make sure I got what I ordered. read more

Fast service, yummy boba in a shopping center setting that reminds me so much of a similar boba place in Guam.

Awful food. Strange pieces of chicken, a lot of skin. Looked like off-cuts. Terrible taste. Rice that sticks together. It was supposed to include cabbage and carrots , but these are not on the plate. I ate one piece of chicken and tasted the rice. I did not even eat the rest. The picture shows what I left on the plate read more

The Second Wind - Asian Fusion Near Me - El Segundo, California

I was working at the Airport courthouse today and wanted a salad for lunch - this place came up as nearby and I was excited to see that they had chili lime steak salad. Thai waterfall beef is one of my favorite dishes and to see it in salad form was perfect! The restaurant is pretty spacious indoors, there's easily space for a lunch crowd and there is also a cute outdoor seating area for larger groups. Ordering is done through a kiosk and has plenty of product photos so you know what you're getting. I chose to dine in, and was given a carafe of very cold ice water, utensils and napkins - my food came out around 5-10 mins after I placed the order and looked amazing. I had planned for a light lunch, but I couldn't stop myself from eating the whole thing, it was so good. I had to stop myself from ordering another one to take home on my way out - I will definitely be back again whenever I'm looking for lunch in the area. read more

New-ish, bright, clean spacious store. Ideal for lunch, especially if you work in the area. Ordering is done on electronic kiosks at both entrances. These are well thought out. It is also where you pay when you order, so when you are finished with your meal, you can just leave. No waiting for the bill or processing your credit card. I don't think you can use cash. Prices are quite reasonable. Portions are about right for lunch unless you're a big eater. We went in the evening and the place was pretty empty. Probably more crowded at lunch. Helpful, friendly staff. Food is good and tasty. read more

Make sure you are ready to grab your food before you order online because they are quickkkkkkkk! I absolutely love their lime steak and the chasu pork rice bowls! They do not skimp on meat but if you ask for extra make sure you are ready to protein pack! I will say sadly they only give you one piece of broccoli and a carrot. So I do wish they gave more veggies. Overall, this place always stays on my list for a quick meal that makes me at least feel like I'm eating somewhat balanced compared to any other quick order place. read more

This was the only place open that wasn't fast food or a diner at 9:45ish pm on a Wednesday night. When we walked in there were a few people still eating and hanging out and the owners were quick with service and friendliness. We ordered the garlic noodles and Asian fusion tacos. After a terrible flight and car rental hassle, it was really nice to get quick, friendly takeout. The food tasted homemade and filling. I'm Asian and it tasted like something one of my aunties would've made. It wasn't gourmet, grand or trendy but sometimes it doesn't really have to be. It's just good food. read more

This spot was cool. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad. The 3 stars is not a negative mark at all, but compared to other spots I have been to this kind of fell a little short. I would frequent again, but wouldn't be my go to. read more