My experience visiting Encanto Mestizo with my family turned out quite good. This place is pretty…read moreclean, so there was enough room for all of us to relax. The menu features various dishes, including cheeseburger, DRAGON sushi, rib eye, and even tacos de pescado, ensuring everyone finds something enjoyable to eat. The quality of the dishes is acceptable: neither very tasty nor very unappetizing. As far as prices go, I would say they were reasonable considering the amount of food provided. However, one downside of this restaurant worth pointing out is that portions here are relatively small. Therefore, if you come here with your whole family, better make sure you're not too hungry since the portions won't be sufficient to feed everyone. To sum up, I think this is a great option if you are looking for a clean place where you can have a nice lunch or dinner and try different dishes. The service was somewhat slow. Even though the restaurant wasn't crowded, it did take some time to get seated. Moreover once we had placed our order it again took time for the food to arrive. However the food was still fresh.

I learned of this restaurant on a Sunday Morning news show, think it was ABC 7. I haven't yet…read more had an all around favorite Mexican Fusion eatery. Just happened to drop in on a Thursday Happy Hour so Sushi Rolls were 50% off. It was not busy being the early middle part of rush hour on the road. Was greeted and seated quick. The whole menu looks so exciting though the prices are a bit high, made it hard to decide what to try. I opted to try sushi this time around since I was solo. Rolls were good portioned not skimpy but I would opt for lighter rice if possible if planning to eat plenty. Sister Sister Roll came first. Sauce or onions or both combined made a strong bitter taste but good. The Albacore from top tasted good alone while the roll itself was good. Very often when I try latino fusion sushi the rice gets too sweetened or not at all. The rice tasted not sweetened but seasoned enough and still slightly warm with good texture. I believe they may have used some proper sushi rice here rather than just any rice. Then came the Agua Chile and Mango Habanero Roll. All three rolls came well garnished accordingly, maybe even heavy. Agua Chile had a fresh tart taste. Mango Roll was strong with the sweetness as good mango should. Server was frequent in checking on me, refilled my water before I even had to ask. No appetite for dessert this time around as I was on an empty stomach. The room had Latino music playing and multiple TVs. Elegant Decor without feeling too upscale. Definitely come with an appetite and another person. More to come after I try some entrees and cocktails.

LOVE this restaurant! The chicken is cooked to order and has such great flavor. The regular…read moreteriyaki chicken and the spicy teriyaki chicken are DELICIOUS! The best around. For the last week I've been ordering from them 2 to 3 times a week. YUM!

The salmon bowl I ordered was dry and not worthy $17.+ including tax…read moreThere was nothing wrong but the dryness I was so hungry that I ate it before taking the photo

Good food and service, very clean inside. I should've gotten the smaller rice cake. It was like…read moreboba ball chewiness haha I would definitely recommend the place and get ramen noodles with the dish. A nice casual spot for individuals or groups. Lots of fun stuff in the parking lot, I went to the boba spot after eating!

TLDR: skip as the sauce isn't great…read more I am a big fan of tteokbokki so was very excited to try the spot out. Went with the grandma original extra spicy but the sauce was extremely watery and didn't pack a lot of flavour unfortunately.

I like that kickin Kasian has fresh oysters the option of fresh crawfish when it's in season…read more There's always a line every time we come. So i drop off my partner to join the waitlist then I go to get parking. We like to get the kickin mix in medium with the crawfish and shrimp. The kickin mix has everything in it and is jam packed with flavor. For me, it runs on the salty side. The prices have gone up over the years, as with any restaurant. They do offer the "year round" crawfish which is the crawfish that was frozen that costs less. Their service is OK and the ambiance is cozy casual.

I've been craving this place and I know it's always busy around dinner time so I decided to order…read moreit to go. And it's always consistent in flavor and quality. The service here has always been great with very bubbly and easy to chat to workers. I definitely prefer this place over Boiling Crab. I think the kickin mix has so much more flavor and less salty.

If you know, you know…read more We found Corner Grille years ago, and it has been amazing every single time. It's such a unique Korean-Mexican fusion spot -- flavors you truly won't find anywhere else. The combination sounds unexpected, but somehow it works perfectly. We've tried a few different items over the years, but the Chicken Korean Fries are our absolute favorite every time. Nothing like it exists. The flavors are bold, layered, slightly sweet, savory, and just combined so deliciously. It's one of those dishes you crave again and again. It's definitely a hole-in-the-wall spot in a small shopping center -- super unassuming -- but don't let that fool you. It's 100% a must-try. Some of the best, most unique food is always hiding in places like this. If you're looking for something different and seriously delicious, put this on your list. We'll keep coming back.

Came back to Corner Grill to try their Korean Tacos. It was a late-ish lunch on a Saturday, yet…read morethere were still quite a few tables of people eating a variety of foods. Staff was just as friendly as before, and the place still has that lived-in, homey charm. I ordered a pair of tacos: BBQ Beef and Crispy Shrimp. Both come with shredded cabbage, sliced jalapeños, cilantro and a creamy, mayo-based sauce. The shrimp taco worked perfectly, with a crispy, tasty coating giving way to plump, fresh shrimp. The sauce melded into the cabbage, almost making a slaw you might get on a po' boy, and the peppers added a nice heat. I added a squeeze of fresh lemon, and that rounded things out nicely. It was a great bite of seafood. The BBQ Beef was less successful. The mayo and an extra dollop of chipotle mayo were too much for the small taco, and overtook the flavor of the beef. The beef had a nice flavor, but was a bit too dry, and had been chopped a bit too finely -- I would have liked larger pieces to really enjoy the flavor. In fact, others were eating the BBQ Beef plate, and the beef there looked far more appealing. So, I'm not discouraged. I'll come back for the full plate treatment, and see how things stack up. I still think this is a great place that deserves your attention and support. Good people.

I am SO glad this place still exists! I used to eat here back in college and was so surprised to…read moresee that not only was this place still open, it's similarly priced and tastes exactly the same. We were driving by the valley and decided to stop by to see if it was the same. We ordered the combination plate (#4) and it was so good! The meat on the chicken was slightly dry but still very tasty. Their sauces are to kill for. Be sure to ask for tempura sauce and hot sauce as those two don't come with the meal by default. Service is always friendly and efficient. The food is made to order so expect a slight wait if you are going during lunch/dinner time. It's really more of a take out place but they do have 3 tables next to the counter where you order.

The food here is spectacular, when I used to go to school I'd always pass this place coming back…read morehome. The fact that you can smell it from the outside is just tells you how great it is. I got the ribs, the shrimp, paired up with the white sauce. Just perfect always get white sauce yall. Service here is great, usually there is an old lady there and she's always kind. She often gives me more sauce than what I paid for which is very kind. The ambiance is nice, well lit, small but has big tables, no complaints here since the place is small. Overall great food, nice service, and cool ambiance for a small restaurant.

Cajun Ni Kuya is a Filipino Cajun restaurant in Northridge. One half of the space is devoted to a…read morefood case where you can pick up several Filipino dishes to eat at the restaurant or to take home. That side is named Kusina Ni Kuya and has a vast catering menu. I came here for a carry out from the Cajun side and picked as I did before, the half pound shrimp. The only difference is this time, I opted for the peeled version. This was prepared in the house Kuya sauce, medium spicy, with an extra of boiled okra. The dish did not disappoint and was consistent in texture and flavor, and a glorious mixture of spices as before. This entrée has a lot of oil added to it, but that is what brings out this burst of taste and satisfaction. Everything was soaked with the thick sauce. This time what I did at home was, I boiled a few golden premium small potatoes with skin, sliced them into quarters and added it to the mix. Once it soaked up the gravy of the shrimp dish, the potatoes ascended to a totally different level. So how does the peeled version compare to the whole shrimp version? I would say that the whole shrimp selection is the way to go. The meat is not overcooked and you get the flavor off the shrimp shells too, that kicks it up more than a notch. In addition, the fact that you have to use your fingers to get to the shrimp meat (though messy), heightens the pleasure of the dining experience.

Let me be crystal clear--Cajun Ni Kuya just embarrassed half the seafood spots out there…read more Absolutely embarrassed them. I went in for the $38.99 all-you-can-eat, and what did I get? Not some sad, watered-down, reheated nonsense like other places try to pass off--I got REAL Cajun seafood. Properly cooked. Properly seasoned. Actually worth paying for. I ordered crawfish, clams, mussels, and head-on shrimp, and every single tray came out piping hot, drenched in that bold, garlicky, buttery sauce that hits you like a freight train. Not bland. Not timid. Not "lightly seasoned for the masses." No--this is full-flavor, unapologetic, get-it-all-over-your-hands Cajun. The crawfish? Seasoned all the way through, not just dusted on the outside like some lazy joke. Other spots--take notes. The shrimp? Perfectly cooked, heads packed with flavor. If you're scared of that, stay home and order chicken tenders. The clams and mussels? Clean, tender, not a single one questionable--which already puts them ahead of places charging MORE and serving LESS. And then the sides--this is where it gets ridiculous. Boiled okra, sweet corn, quail eggs, all soaked in that same sauce? That's not a side--that's a statement. Everything is absorbing flavor like it's supposed to. No shortcuts. No laziness. Just execution. And here's what really separates them from the clowns-- the quality never dropped. You keep ordering, they keep delivering heat. Same flavor. Same intensity. No "second round is worse" nonsense. That's what happens when a kitchen actually knows what it's doing. Meanwhile, other seafood spots are out here charging premium prices for bland, overcooked garbage and calling it "Cajun." Stop it. Just stop. This is how it's DONE. Messy. Bold. Loud. Flavor in your face. Hands covered in sauce. Zero regrets. If you leave Cajun Ni Kuya unsatisfied, don't blame the restaurant--blame your taste buds. I'll be back. And I'm bringing an appetite that's ready for war.

I stopped by Pokitomik Northridge last night and noticed one of the employees was a little hunched…read moreover and looked like he may have thrown out his back. He politely asked for a second, and despite obviously not feeling his best, he still provided excellent service with a great attitude. I went ahead and ordered a Poké bowl, and I'm glad I did. The food was an absolute 10/10--fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The customer service was also 10/10. The staff was friendly, professional, and made sure everything was prepared perfectly. It's always impressive when a team continues to deliver great food and service even on a challenging day. I would highly recommend Pokitomik Northridge to anyone looking for quality poke and outstanding customer service. I'll definitely be back!

Came here to enjoy some needed poke and the staff was very helpful. It's a pretty straightforward…read moreway to order and you choose between a Regular and a Large bowl. I love the ingredients in this poke spot because they taste pretty fresh. The spicy tuna I got was nicely marinated and tasted soft and chewy. I enjoy the dry onion seasoning with the furikake. The rice was nicely sticky and the spicy mayo sauce paired well with my dish. It was pretty chilly inside, but it makes sense since they keep their food items cold. I enjoy the variety of choices to choose from and make my own bowl. If you put in your phone number too, you can get some coupons or discounts with rewards. They do text a bit often though.

If you had better quality tuna I would be ordering a couple times a week...but with the quality you…read morebuy, once a month does it for me

The service is good. They treat you well…read more They brought us drinks quick. After ordering, the food comes at a decent time too. I ordered the black ramen, it was delicious. Everything in it was done right. The inside is nice, clean, cozy. I would definitely come back here again.

Favorite Smash burger in the Valley!…read more The double Smash burger combo comes with a drink & fries for $15.99. So good, service is fast & friendly, the restaurant is always clean and well air conditioned, a few tv's and free lemon water for guests.

First time here - ordered a double smash burger, chicken tenders and fries, and the strawberry…read morehibiscus lemonade (total was about $30). The wait was relatively long considering it was basically empty when we were there, but there is a sign that says it's not a fast food spot. Unfortunately, for how long we waited, the burger came out cold, the chicken was room temp, and the fries were really hot. Flavor-wise, the burger is fine but nothing to write home about, the fries are average (but crispy!), but the chicken tasted so bland. The strawberry hibiscus lemonade was pretty good. Service-wise, echoing another review that the lady up front taking the order and bringing the food out was not very friendly. Kind of just threw our food on our table and ignored our thank yous, and was really short with us while we were placing our order. Just something to keep in mind if you plan on eating at this establishment.