Great food and excellent service! Very unique. Never had a…read morestyle like that before. Must try the garlic chili noodles

Items purchased: 2 Thai Bomb's Food: A, Food was Freshly…read moreprepared, nicely presented and came out the kitchen in a timely manner. Service: A, Manager and Kitchen help were polite and courteous. Cleanliness: A, Dining area and outside patio were clean. Value : A, Pricing was a little high. ($$$) Ambiance: A, Pleasant .

Stopped in for my first time yesterday and was really impressed. It's some seriously delicious…read moreRamen in a really casual and clean setting. It's located really close to where I live in Venice and there is plenty of parking right out front attached to the shopping center it's located in. Inside is not very large, however, they have plenty of tables for groups from 2 to 4 as well as some counter seating if you are a party of one. The menu is pretty small, but it has all the classic Ramen options on it. I was also impressed with how quick our food was ready, it came out in less than 10 minutes and had some really great flavors. Pricing is really fair and the portion sizes were significant. For my first visit I chose the Spicy Tonkotsu which is pork broth with roasted pork. I usually prefer beef or chicken with Ramen, but really enjoyed this pork version. It was not very spicy, but the pork itself was really delicate and had a lot of great flavor to it. It was also a good sized portion so there was plenty of noodles and ground chicken as well. We also ordered some Fried Rice and thought it was fantastic. Both dishes really hit the spot and I would highly recommend this spot to anyone in the area or to anyone searching for some of the better Ramen spots in LA.

Here, tastes just like ramen in Japan! The chefs making the…read moreramen clearly have pride in their work, and the atmosphere feels great.

i recommend this location because of the ease of parking, as I know the other location can be…read morepretty difficult to find parking, even on the street. i have been to Simpang many times, but only in the Castle Heights location. I feel like the food and everything is the same, but found parking much easier. what we got: roti paratha (10/10 yums): MUST GETTT. i love how buttery and flaky everything is. I also LOVEEE the sauce it comes with. I always keep the sauce and dip other things in it later! they also have a vegetarian version I believe (we got it at the other location before) The #8 Nasi Bungkus (10/10 yums): I feel like some people can get intimidated by this dish because of the sheer variety in the dish, but everything mashes together very well. the chicken is quite tender and goes very well with the seasoned rice. Char kway teow (10/10 yums): my go-to dish. it has more of a wok flavor and i love the combination of the fish balls with the noodles.

First time here and it wasn't too bad. There's parking lot outside & the interior was cute; plating…read more& service was good. We ordered roti, laksa, haianese chicken, nasi bungkus. And honestly I personally think the food was not too bad but could be better. The roti was good but small. The haianese chicken was good with the sauce! But the nasi bungkus was wrapped in banana leaf but the ratio of meat to rice portions were very uneven. Theyre was a small amount of beef and lots of rice. The laksa had a fishy smell & taste - as if there was a bit too much fish sauce. Overall, for Indonesian & southeast food it's not too bad. The services were good!

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

Cute pho place right off Washington (near 26 Beach). Parking can be tough but if you turn on Abbot…read moreKinney, you can park in residential. The service was good and fast at taking order and checking on you. The tofu spring roll was tasty, loved the peanut dipping sauce and the broth for pho rare steak was clear and flavorful

Wow. Wow. Wow. I am…read moreso extremely impressed with this restaurant! as someone who struggles with the boating and heaviness after Italian food... that was non existent after eating here Monday! We came for lunch and tried a handful of things. Our favorite was the ragu & lasagna of the 4 pastas we ordered. We tried two desserts and as a lover of tiramisu, i must say it was not as great compared to the strawberry dessert! The yellowtail was super fresh. This also happens to be the only thing i got a picture of The service was amazing. We had Chiara who was a delight and the managers came around to check on us as well! It's a gorgeous restaurant but it can catch a breeze so i would be prepared for a little wind by the water. 10/10 this has become my new favorite restaurant!!

Paulina is amazing! Excellent hospitality and service!…read more My mother, sister and her baby and I needed to get a quick bite. We all know how dining with a baby can go south at a moments notice. When we weren't able to sit at the bar due to the stroller, she was able to seat us fairly quickly so that we could stay at the restaurant. It's so nice to know that there are still kind people in this world.

I have been here twice, and this place is seriously good…read more My first visit was fantastic. We were on a girls' weekend in L.A. and spent the day touring my daughter's friend around all the famous landmarks the city has to offer. After driving out to the Santa Monica Pier, we had worked up a serious appetite. A quick Yelp search led us to this ramen restaurant, and we whipped the car around and made a beeline straight for it. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated on the patio. We were hoping for seats near the fire pit, but those are definitely a hot commodity and fill up fast. Our server was quick, friendly, and helpful with menu suggestions. I ordered the Spicy Vegan Creamy Ramen. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and I was really impressed with how accommodating they are for meatless diners. They have several vegetarian and vegan choices, and most dishes can be modified for most dietary preferences. Our food came out quickly, piping hot, and beautifully presented. One bite of my ramen and I was instantly in heaven. It was so good that I finished the entire bowl in record time. I would have ordered a second one, but I was completely full. I honestly feel like I could eat this every day of my life and never get tired of it. Our server kept our glasses full and checked on us regularly. The service was top-notch and made a relaxing end to a long day of sightseeing. It truly was an awesome experience. On my second visit, I was in town with my family, and I told them we were not leaving L.A. without eating here first. We came on a Saturday, and the restaurant was pretty packed. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, and to my surprise, we scored the fire pit seats I had wanted so badly the first time. Sitting next to the fire, feeling the warmth and watching the flames dance in the evening air, made the experience even more special. The second visit was just as great as the first. Great service, a relaxing atmosphere, and incredible food from start to finish. I truly enjoyed every minute of it. What more could you ask for? I highly recommend Jinya Ramen Bar. Trust me, it is absolutely worth it.

First time trying JINYA! When visiting this location, expect to find street parking. It wasn't that…read morehard to find parking but maybe because it was Super Bowl Sunday? We were lucky to find a metered parking that already had money in it, yay! There are a bunch of eateries on this street as well. It's a small restaurant inside, but more space outside. Not that busy at all, there were only 2 other parties dining at the same time as us during prime dinner time. I saw they were running a Demon Slayer promotion and I wanted the free spoon haha. So I ordered the Tokyo Yatai Ramen and my friend ordered the Birria Ramen. The waiter or owner(?) who talk our order was also very nice! Very quick and efficient with our order. It didn't take too long for our ramen to be prepared. First glance, it doesn't look like your traditional ramen. It actually looks more Chinese style ramen. Especially the noodles? The texture is not quite the same as traditional ramen shops (and I have been to Japan). The ramen bowl itself was pretty simple, strong flavors from the chicken broth, the pork itself was pretty alright. It's honestly pretty standard but does not have a Japanese feel to it. I tried my friend's Birria Ramen and it's literally tastes like a taco in a bowl haha, which is pretty accurate. So even my Chinese friend likes the birria ramen because it reminds of her this Chinese instant noodle she always has lol. So I guess meaning in a good and bad way, but she still enjoyed it. Overall, the whole experience was not bad. I do only see JINYA in the more 'whiter' communities, so I find this to be not very authentic Japanese ramen. Also it's pricy for what it is when I can get an authentic bowl for $16.

A great grab and go place. Small interior, no dining inside, and not really any tables outside…read moreeither. I took my omusubis to Ocean View Park to picnic. Decent amount of vegetarian/vegan options. My partner and I got the eggplant chili (2x), miso mushroom, and the pickled wasabi and pickled konbu. They smells amazing when fresh. The struggle is you want to eat it immediately before the seaweed goes soggy but need to find a place to eat. These were $4.50 or $4.75 each. Pretty good sized with plenty of filling. A great snack or lunch if you eat multiple.

100000/10 place! Their food is so fresh and melts in your mouth…read more I love the tuna mayo and miso beef the most. You can't go wrong with any of them though. Also the milk tea boba is to die for! I recommend getting it with your friends or taking it to go to eat on the beach.

I was content with my Mother's Day dinner, lets dive into the details. The hostess was very kind…read morewith a warm greet at the entrance which is stunning, floral, vibrant with lights and well lit tables. Our server was attentive and present all through the evening. All of the appetizers were rather small portioned for the price. Nonetheless very tasty just a little small for my liking and a dinner table of 5 guests. - The Street Style corn was 3/5 it almost tasted artificially sweet, it came with the smallest serving of pita bread. It took two additional orders of the bread to actually enjoy the appetizer. - The Wagyu hummus was 4/5, tasty but I feel you're mainly paying the sticker price of $35 for the smallest pieces of the meat. - Skirt steak was 4/5 its rather hard to mess up a skirt steak but it could've used extra seasoning. Potatoes on the side seemed to just be thrown next to cuts of asparagus. - Lasagnette Bolognese 4/5 seemed pretty traditional aside from the noodles, it was like uncut lasagna sheets which was a nice twist on the dish but a pretty standard sauce. - Chicken Parm 5/5, the parm was rather large, about two palms together in size. The plate seemed to be slightly spiced which was savory. - Chocolate Souffle was 3/5, nothing too special about the dish, for $18 I was hoping for something a little more savory then a brownie bite sized loaf that may have been baked for a few minutes served next to a very small portion of their 'house made ice cream'. Thank you for the memories, not entirely sure I would be back. My bill of just under $500 did not really seem to be worth it.

Oh well, I gave in! Despite my better judgement, I met up with a cousin who recommend we meet to…read moretake in some if not all of the game, particularly to watch his favorite artist, Mr. Bunny perform for the halftime show. I'd be less than honest if I said I had no idea who he was talking about. The only bunny I followed to any extent at all during my life went by "Bugs". This place is built for these type of events. I could say that much. My cousin enjoyed his alcohol of choice, and together we shared some pretty good chicken tenders. All in all a pretty solid experience given the expected noise, chaos, and anything else that goes along with a Super Bowl halftime show, much less the game itself.

After hanging out on Venice beach in the afternoon, my cousin and I were looking for a spot to grab…read moreearly dinner before I was off on my redeye flight back to the East Coast. Surprisingly there weren't a ton near the main shopping street, but we immediately saw this place and there was availability on the rooftop. We grabbed it and off we went! We were surrounded by heated lamps which we actually needed since it got a tad bit breezy with intermittent mist. But fortunately, we got a great hostess who recommended some great options for us. The Japanese sweet potato was fire. The broccolini was the better complement to the Gruyère pizza. That pie had so much flavor and pizzazz to it. What a great way to end my LA trip! For anyone in the area, they should definitely come here for dinner.

Gjelina we gotta talk... everything was great UNTIL WE FOUND A LARGE PIECE OF PLASTIC IN THE PIZZA…read moreCRUST?!? This is not only gross to have something indigestible in the food you're serving but also a choking hazard that could have resulted in someone's death Before the discovery- We had a great time at the actual restaurant and really enjoyed the pork belly with grits. The mushrooms were also very complimentary. The Grilled squid was bright but not as much of a flavor explosion as I was hoping for. The guanciale pizza was tasty at the restaurant- but we were SHOCKED when we got home and found a giant piece of plastic in the crust!!! We believe it must've been stuck when the dough was rolled up or something? But quality control here! We didn't spend $200+ to eat literal plastic I understand the need to preserve items in the preparation process but baking indigestible materials & choking hazards into the food is NOT OKAY!

Michelin caliber dishes without the rigid environment…read more live DJ music selection made the vibes immaculate a must try for anyone that loves vegetables or even more so, if you dislike vegetables dishes are small, but thoughtfully coursed out. Go ahead and over order, and definitely save a little room for dessert Our server, the Japanese man spoke with such passion and knowledge Definitely my new favorite spot in Venice This place lives up to the hype will be back again 11/10

We gave RVR another shot recently, and it disappointed in a way where we won't be back. In short,…read moreRVR gives "you're lucky to be here" vibes with mostly mediocre, overpriced food. My latest experience is in more detail below, but if you're looking for a quick recommendation, I would skip RVR for other options in the area (unless you're exclusively optimizing for Abbot Kinney ambiance). We made a Sunday 6:45p reservation. Knowing the incredibly hit or miss seating situation there from a previous visit, we arrived 15 minutes early to kindly ask if we can sit in a table upstairs. One of the hosts told us that there was "only bar seats available now, but [they'd] have a table for us closer to our reservation time." We thanked her and happily waited for our reservation time. Our original reservation time comes, and they call our name to seat us. A bit surprisingly, they lead us to seats at the bar. We politely asked the host who sat us (a different host from the one we spoke to initially) if we could wait for a table, but she curtly told us waiting for a table would be "at least an hour." It was very odd considering what we were told 15 minutes prior, and it felt a bit clumsy and dismissive to hear different things from front-of-house staff and to be put where we politely requested not to be. Regardless, we sat at the bar without a fuss. Sitting at the bar was a mixed bag. The bartenders were kind and attentive, but we were sat directly next to each other in a very heavy service area (the antithesis of the romantic, conversational Sunday night dinner we'd hoped for). Meanwhile, we watched many empty, smaller tables either linger open the whole time we were there or ultimately get sat with parties of two. We put in an order, and all of the food came out fairly quickly. Here's what we ordered, grouped by my recommendation: - Excellent: "off menu" wagyu gyoza - Good: snap peas, chicken liver toast - Skip: tuna sashimi, corn, black cod, duck rice We were in and out in 45 minutes, which I was thankful for considering that I didn't want to be there any longer than we needed to be.