I work around Abbot Kinney and am always looking for a decently priced lunch option. Enter Noods. I…read moreabsolutely love noodles, so I was beyond excited to try this spot. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful -- especially for an indecisive person like me -- pointing out what's popular, what they personally like, and what they recommend. I chose to go the "build your own" route and landed on: 1. Base: Chili Garlic 2. Noodles: Yakisoba 3. Protein: Fire-grilled chicken 4. Toppings: Carrots, cabbage, red peppers, sesame seeds, crunchy chili garlic The portions are solid -- I easily got two meals out of one bowl. Since I like spice, they gave me a side of their spicy sauce, which added both sweetness and heat. With all the sauce, it was definitely a bit messy, but the flavor was bold and the kick was real. The noodles and chicken were cooked well, though next time I might choose something a little less intense so I can better appreciate all the ingredients. With that much heat and garlic, some of the other flavors got lost. All in all, lunch for about $25 on Abbot Kinney is a great deal, and I'll definitely be back to try more combinations!

I was curious about this new noodle shop on Abbot Kinney! It's small, with a few cafe tables…read moreoutside and one inside for seating. Most people order to go. The food was made fresh so served hot and the taste was delicious. HOWEVER. I did takeout and didn't look at the container until I opened it to eat. Major disappointment and concern as their thin plastic containers are most likely not heat resistant, which means chemicals leach into food. Cool concept as a store offering only noodle dishes but PLEASE change your serving and takeout containers!!

We were on our way to the beach and started getting hungry, so we decided to stop at a random ramen…read morespot along the way. We got there right as they opened and were seated and able to order immediately. The food and service were both top tier. The broth was incredibly flavorful and had just the right amount of kick. You could tell it had been simmering for hours, even though they had just opened for the day. The chashu pork was served piping hot and had the perfect texture, not too fatty and not too lean. The noodles were perfectly al dente as well, exactly how I like them. The seating is a bit tight, so I'd recommend coming early. I can easily see this place getting long waits once the lunch or dinner rush starts. Definitely one of those random finds that ended up exceeding expectations.

Visited for the first time when I was in the area and wow the ramen quality is amazing! Their…read morenoodles are handmade and so is the broth. One sip and you can tell it's been simmering for hours for that real flavor. I recommend the chuka soba, that one is my favorite and I like to add some black pepper seasoning on top for extra flavor! They are very friendly and have amazing customer service too. Space isn't too big so I recommend coming early to snag a table if you have a big group. Shoutout to Chef Hideko and Sho!

We got the Papaya Salad (vegetarian) 5/5: delicious and…read moretangy. The lemon flavor was strong and the palm sugar really elevated the dish. Highly recommend! Vegetarian fried rice 4/5: the button mushrooms were really good. Could have had more vegetables - there was just spring onions, bell peppers, some garnish and scrambled egg

Incredible food!! I came because I saw them on DineLA and wanted to give them a go. Immediately,…read moreyou see a gorgeously designed restaurant; I would say medium-sized of about 20 tables? I think the rice dish we got was Nasi something and it was really unique in flavor. Their roti and curry was amazing - one of my favorites for sure. Parking: there's a small lot in front of the store. However, I thiiink there's more behind the restaurant?

A much needed detour on Washington Blvd in Marina. Definitely a westside staple…read more Can't go wrong with the mango sticky rice either

Pho MDR is a convenient option and the closest pho restaurant to where I live, but it's not…read moresomewhere I'd go out of my way to visit. I ordered the seafood pho and spring rolls. The pho was fresh, but it contained an unusually large amount of ginger strips, which overpowered the broth more than I prefer. The spring rolls were decent, though the dipping sauce tasted off. Parking can also be a bit tricky depending on when you visit. Overall, it's an okay neighborhood option when you're craving pho, but there are stronger choices if you're willing to drive a little farther.

Food and service is consistently great! The wait can be a little long sometimes but it's worth it.read more

Loved this place. The indoor/outdoor seating with such pretty views. Everyone was so friendly. The…read morefood was delicious, tried a few different pastas but all of them were so good. I really liked the cacio e Pepe and the carbonara. The ravioli was also so fresh and soft. The tiramisu and yummy as well. Oh wait I forgot about the mushrooms! Omg.. the mushrooms lol... finished that so fast- flavorful!! Honestly everything was good and the pasta was soooooo fresh. Definitely coming back next time I'm here!!

Ambiance was great with abundant seating. The flavors of the appetizer, drinks and ramen were…read moreflavorful and a great balance of sweet, fresh, and spicy. Dessert was my favorite! It was a perfect blend of matcha and a soft spongy tiramasu

The food was absolutely amazing, and everything was so fresh and flavorful! The service was…read moreexcellent, friendly, and attentive. We had such a great experience and would definitely come back again. Highly recommend!

May 31, 2026 | Santa Monica | After arriving back from Catalina Island, friends, and I stopped at…read moreSunny Blue for dinner! My Bento Box included two rice balls of my choice, and I selected the edamame & Japanese pickles as my two sides! Spicy Salmon Omusubi | Delicious, filling, includes chili seasoning, & lightly spicy! I can handle the heat, so it depends on your spice tolerance! The rice ball is also topped with furikake seasoning & sesame seeds! Tuna Mayo Omusubi | Delicious, filling, includes albacore tuna, sliced cucumbers, chili seasoning & red onions! I opted for the spicy mayo, though you have another choice of wasabi sauce! Mainopoly Event | While at the event, I tried the Salmon Omusubi, which was quite memorable & ended up being one of my favorite dishes! Inside | Standing room only! You order food to go inside at the counter! Since it's a narrow space, people tend to wait outside or near the door! Customer Service | Friendly & helpful with the menu! Overall | Yes, please! Food is delicious here & I'm looking forward to returning and exploring more of the menu!

No dine-in space, so enjoying the omusubi fresh meant eating at the pathway right in front of the…read morestore while people-watching on Main Street. Everything's made fresh to order but the waiting time was relatively decent. They did serve plenty of choices including for vegetarian options. We got their Spicy Salmon and Sunny Blue Curry. The first one was bit more tomato-ey flavor to my palate than spicy. The rice was perfectly cooked and moist coated in crunchy nori wrap. The salmon was pretty generous as well. I would recommend the latter more though as the curry flavor was so bold and delectable, well elevating the tender chicken.

We've been residing in Venice for 6 yrs and live a few blocks walking distance from Paloma and have…read morenever been! So finally for our one year wedding anniversary, my hubby made us dinner reservation. And it was such an intimate, beautiful, and yummy surprise. I suppose Paloma, is unusual for Abbot Kinney, bc she's like a secret, tucked behind a wall of palm trees. So you never see what's happening inside or its aesthetics. But she does NOT disappoint. We ordered fresh, mint tea and Singaporean street corn which comes with bread for appetizers and it was supper yummy! I'd order our menu line up exactly again, when we go! And then for entrees we had mushroom ravioli and salmon asparagus in a carrot puree. And my dish was served is a dinosaur egg, looking plate structure. Super cool, all was delicious and we ate leftovers the day after as well. We then headed indoors to the bar: and my hubby preferred his usual mezcal from Jeremy the bartender. Who recommend we come for brunch and order a bfast wrap. All the service here is excellent as well. I then headed to explore the cool art and lamps hanging in the bathroom, with old school elevator doors. Was such a fun, yummy, elegant character-filled, coastal experience. Now we know Paloma is super local beauty. We'll be coming over often, and thank you for a delectable, yummy anniversary dinner guys.

Small portions for the price but I have to say it was delicious. The pita bread is so so good and…read moreflavorful. The hummus and dip were excellent I just wish there was more!! Service was great and the ambiance on a Sunday afternoon was easy, relaxed and vibey.

This is one of those places that won't seat you until the entire party arrives. So I'm standing…read morehere surrounded by empty tables on a Sunday while the hostesses chatter away and I'm not offered a chair, a glass of water, a smile. So the initial service is unyielding to say the least. The food is and always has been outstanding. Famously, no substitutions or subtractions when you order, which is again, unyielding to the customer but it's harder to argue because the quality and composition is so outstanding. And my $25 sandwich which came with a tiny side of pickled veggies was indeed very good. I come back to the general indifference of the staff because it feels somewhat dated and unnecessary in this day and age. Perhaps it's easier on the team not to respond to my thank yous or words of appreciation. Then again, perhaps they're simply not necessary. Why bother to say thanks when thank yous are not acknowledged? Like, at all. It harkens back to a day when being treated shabbily by a restaurant was a sign of a restaurant's elite-ness. But as of now I feel I've outgrown that grudging respect for perceived snottiness in my dining out choices. Even if Gjelina hasn't. Next time I'll choose an LA restaurant that serves its outstanding cuisine with at least a hint of kindness. It may or may not taste better, but it will likely sit better in my stomach with the perception that the restaurant I've chosen gives a darn about me as a customer, i.e, a person.

Had a lovely summer dinner on their rooftop - highly recommend sitting up there if you want…read moreopen-air seating that's less noisy and crowded than their main dining room. I was impressed by the freshness and quality of the food. Food also came out promptly. We started with the eggplant which was creamy and covered with fresh vegetables and herbs. The bay scallops came out in a sizzling pan, covered in delicious butter that was not too heavy - our server gave us extra bread for us to soak up the sauce, delicious! And our server helped make sure our pork chop arrived with the tomato salad we ordered to accompany it - the pork was extremely tender and tasted beautifully with the salad. The pot de creme dessert was average, would probably skip that next time. Overall, an absolutely lovely and relaxing place for dinner.

Ambiance: dark and moody ambiance, there was a live DJ playing right next to us since we went on a…read moreFriday night Service: Ben was our server and attentive but honestly everyone was on top of their game, our table was clean and our food came steadily Food: best drink was the old fashioned, the cosmo had slightly a little too much tartness; we got scallops, duck breast, crispy pork tonkatsu, pork gyoza, Japanese eggplant, roasted sweet potato, duck meatball, wagyu beef skewer and the clam ramen. The clam ramen was salty and could have used some citris. The best dish was the duck breast and scallops. We got two desserts and both delicious.

The ambience earns its 2 stars. But what are people paying crazy premiums for? And where did the…read morehype on this place come from? It started out promising with the hand rolls (albeit they werent even as good as kazunori's). The cold crab noodles were the standout. The gyoza could have been microwaved from Trader Joe's and I wouldn't have known the difference (served with an awkward spicy zest). The karaage was nothing special. The cocktails were decent. The cauliflower and the mushrooms were both a let down (sauces oversaturated with sugar). The sweet potato was solid, but the thousand island-esque accompaniment was questionable. The prawn was good! Nice presentation. The sweet corn rice was also slightly better than expected, having come last. I would not recommend RVR. Go to katsuya.