I've been chasing a great poke bowl for years. Every time I come back from Hawaiʻi, I tell myself…read moreI'll finally find one in Southern California that scratches the same itch. I've tried the usual recommendations, the local favorites, the places everyone swears by. Most of them are good. Very few leave me thinking about them the next day. Ry's does. I skipped the poke nachos on purpose. They seem to be the signature item, but I wanted to judge the fish before anything else. If the poke can't stand on its own, no amount of chips or sauce is going to save it. It absolutely stands on its own. The fish is fresh, clean and beautifully seasoned. I ordered both the regular shoyu and the spicy and both showed something that too many places forget. Restraint. Nothing was drowning in sauce. The tuna was still the star. The cucumber and seaweed salad were what they should be. Crisp, refreshing and balanced. Too often the seaweed salad ends up overly sweet or gummy. This wasn't. Every bite had contrast without feeling heavy. I'm incredibly picky about rice and that's the one place I'd push them a little. It was slightly drier than I'd like. Not bad, just not on the same level as the poke sitting on top of it. Everything else made up for it. Yes, it's expensive. So is just about every poke place worth talking about these days. I'd rather pay for fish this fresh than save a few dollars on a bowl I'll forget before dinner. The funny thing is, I almost don't want to recommend it. Part of me wants this place to stay exactly as it is instead of becoming another spot with a line out the door. But good work deserves to be recognized. This is the first poke bowl in Southern California that's made me stop looking for the next one.

This place opened a little while ago and every time I drove by this place it was packed and the…read moreline out the door. Today I decided to give it a shot. Bad move. Waking in i was greeted by the staff. But the moment I got to the counter he asked if I was ready. I told him this was my first time, which then he gave me a "tour" of the poke. Really just waving his hands over the poke. Then I asked him the difference between premium and standard. Apparently the difference is one is sashimi grade and the other is "lower" - his words not mine. I opted in to get the 2 scoop premium to see what all the fuss was about. I got 2 types of tuna, one their specialty and the second a spicy version of it. Looked good when he was loading it, bagged it up and went on my way. I got home less than 5 mins later and started eating. This is where things went bad. The sashimi grade Tuna was not cut properly and it felt like I was eating through alot of hard fat rather than delicious sashimi. Next, once I got to the rice, it was hot, but really stale. It was as if the rice had been a day or two old. After sitting for a few, the food is starting to make my stomach hurt. Would not eat this again. For the price I would expect better. Very disappointed and now worried I've got some form of food poisoning.

The food was really good and large portions. I got the chicken teriyaki plate…read more My friend got the chick and beef plate. We got the food delivered so didn't go inside but definitely worth it!

Quick overview -…read moreOrder at the counter but they deliver - soda refills - Chinese ginger refills - you bus your own table - wide selection of specials of all the favorites - one bathroom - lots of food, enough for two meals The staff were super nice. Clean. Plenty of parking. Prompt service Strange I've never been there before They have a "frequent flyer" card that rewards repeat visits.

First, let me start off by saying the food is excellent…read more However the customer service was disappointing. When I arrived home after picking up my $300 order I realized that two items (Sassy slaw) from my order were missing. I called the restaurant expecting they would help resolve the issue, but instead I was told that my order had been prepared correctly and that nothing was missing as I had substituted the missing items! Mistakes can happen at any restaurant, and I understand that. What was frustrating was the lack of willingness to acknowledge the possibility of an error or work toward a solution. Good customer service is about addressing concerns respectfully, and unfortunately that didn't happen here. I hope they improve how they handle customer issues in the future.

Amazing Food! Ordered for two and it was the perfect amount. Also granted went on a non busy day,…read moreso it was nice, the vibes were nice and Ivan was a great service, such a chill dude. Overall great experience for the first time dinning in. Will come here again!

I love cream pan. I'm not a big pastry/bread person, but after going to the Tustin one years ago,…read moreit's one of my favorite bakeries. Why? All their bread is so light and pastries aren't too sweet. If this is your first time- get the strawberry croissant. It's the best. This location is way more spacious than Tustin too, but parking is a bit limited. We were able to find street parking because the lot was full. We got- Egg Sando (4/5) closest thing to Japan with their milk bread and def used kewpie. I just wish there was more egg filling. Chicken katsu (5/5) just like how I remember. Curry is so fragrant and slightly sweet. Chicken is crispy Strawberry croissant (5/5): a must. Do it. There's a reason why they sell platters of it Plenty of seating inside. I saw people working or catching up. Service is friendly and efficient

I was in Lomita and was looking for a place to grab coffee and pastries. While browsing Yelp, I was…read moresurprised to find out there was a Cream Pan nearby. I've always wanted to try their Orange County location but just never got around to it, so I was excited to finally give them a try. I walked in expecting it to be self-serve like 85 Degrees Bakery, but it's actually set up more like a donut shop or Porto's, where most of the pastries are displayed in a case and you tell the staff what you'd like. They do have a refrigerated self-serve section with sandwiches and onigiri, as well as a table with loaves of bread and buns. The ordering process caught me off guard because I usually like taking my time looking through all the pastries at bakeries. Since everything was behind the counter, I felt a little rushed with people waiting behind me. They have so many options that it can be a bit overwhelming. I also had to stop myself from ordering too much since I'm trying to cut back on carbs. Here's what I ordered: Hot Dog Bun - 4/5: Tasty with a soft, fluffy bun. I just wish it had a little more of that cheesy crust on top. Ham and Cheese Croissant - 3/5: My boyfriend ordered this and thought it was just okay. It was a little small for the price. Strawberry Cream Croissant - 5/5: They're known for this, and now I understand why. The pastry was light and flaky, the strawberries were sweet, and the custard was rich without being overly sweet. Spam Roll Onigiri - 4/5: I loved the egg, and it was really flavorful. It was served a bit cold, though. I think it would taste even better if it were kept under a heat lamp. Raisin Bun - 5/5: So soft and fluffy, with just the right amount of raisins. It was also a great value--six buns for only $4.20. Hot Vanilla Latte - 4/5: Strong with just a light sweetness. It was really good, but I think it could have been a little creamier. The prices were reasonable. I spent about $26 for everything, which I thought was a great deal. Customer service was excellent. Even though there was a line behind me, the staff never made me feel rushed while I decided what I wanted. The barista was especially friendly and even checked in afterward to ask if I liked my latte. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely come again.

Came here at the recommendation of my coworker to have lunch…read more I ordered the medium original poke bowl. It came with tuna, salmon, albacore, white fish and masago. Loved that it also included avocado and imitation crab. You get to choose your base, sauce, and 3 free toppings. The service was quick and food came out fast. The fish was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

This is probably my favorite poke restaurant in the South Bay. The poke is very good and fresh. Not…read moreheavily sauced, but has good flavor. Rice is usually fresh. Sauce selection is also good. Parking in the front and rear and on the side street. Service is fine. Ample seating inside if you dine-in. Stamp card is also a big plus with double stamps every day after 4 PM. Why only 4 stars? I have been going here for over 8 years. It's getting more difficult to discern between the bowl sizes. I am pretty sure they reduced the portions or something. Same bowl size, just smaller portions. Also, absurd charges on extra sauce and toppings that would otherwise come standard at most of poke restaurants ($2 for edamame?). The toppings they do include usually come standard at other places.