So I've followed the guy who runs this Markie D's around to a few places, in Santa Monica, Culver…read moreCity, and now here. He makes my absolute favorite philly cheesesteak sandwich ever. I have dreams about this sandwich. I like mine with hot and sweet peppers and hot and sweet sauce and I'm good with Wiz or with Provalone. I'm not a philly expert, but I know what I like and this sandwich is awesome, which is why, for many years now, we've kept tracking this guy down to eat his food.

The bread, meat and veggies are just like back home. I get flashbacks while chowing on this great…read moregrub.

This place is a little hidden gem near Sawtelle. I grew up in LA and somehow never tried it until…read morerecently, but I'm really glad I finally did. I've been to a lot of the daytime lunch spots around Sawtelle and Little Japan, and in my opinion, nothing compares to the burger, fries, and drinks here. Ray and his staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely good hearted people. The food has this nostalgic backyard birthday party kind of taste, like a perfectly charred burger from the late 2000s, with fresh veggies and everything made just right. I also love that you can sit at the half indoor, half outdoor bar. It's a really special spot.

I was in the mood for a classis tuna melt and fries and boy did Ray's delivery. Lots of hot fresh…read morefries, and that tuna melt was hefty! More a take out stall vibe. There is a small bit of counter seating if you wanted to eat onsite. Plenty of street meter parking in the area. Will I be back? Yes. Bogus: Next time I'll ask for my bread to be extra-toasted. Bonus: I loved the three cheese blend on the tuna melt, good portion sizes, decent prices

I'm going to be the 10th dentist here and lead with the fact that I think the cheesesteak is…read moreincredibly overrated. I can confidently say I'll never order it again. Now, let me explain. We came to Matū for the Dinner for Two, and everything we were served was impeccable. The seasoning was spot on, the salt level was perfect, and every cut of meat was cooked beautifully. I'm a big fan of my steak on the rarer side, and Matū absolutely delivered. The braised beef cheek was probably the highlight of the night for me. It was unbelievably tender, rich, and one of the most memorable bites of the meal. After finishing the Dinner for Two, which really showcased the quality of the meat, we decided to split a cheesesteak since "that's what they're known for." When it arrived, it looked incredible. Unfortunately, that's where the excitement ended for me. The meat tasted oddly oily. I'm not sure if it was the cut, the preparation, or even the cheese, but it came across as heavy and greasy compared to the beautifully simple, clean flavors of the steak dinner. It was also underseasoned, and I found myself tasting the sesame seeds on the bread more than the filling itself. The chips were fresh and crunchy at first, but they lost their texture surprisingly quickly, so eat those immediately. Overall, I absolutely loved the steaks, sides, and cocktails, and I'll happily be back for those. But as for the cheesesteak? Once was more than enough.

Matu is a dream for meat lovers, with a menu centred entirely around Australian wagyu. Nothing…read moreshowcases that commitment better than the Matu dinner ($87 per person; minimum 2 persons), a multi-course meal that highlights different cuts of the cow in every single dish. Things begin with a 24-hour bone broth shooter, looking like a glass of gravy but tasting like concentrated umami. Rich, warm, and deeply comforting, it's remarkable how delicious it is despite containing only broth. The steak tartare follows with freshly chopped beef, egg yolk, and what the menu describes as a "Japanese accent," possibly togarashi. Whatever the seasoning blend is, it works beautifully. The tartare is incredibly flavourful despite its minimalist presentation. Thin, lightly toasted crostini accompany it without overpowering the beef, though I did ask for extra slices just to finish every bite. The eight-hour braised beef cheek was one of my favourite courses. So tender and moist that you could practically eat it with a spoon, the richness is balanced by a silky celeriac purée that ties everything together beautifully. It's the kind of dish that immediately makes you want another serving. Even their '47' salad leans heavily into the restaurant's beef-first philosophy, featuring more steak than greens. The 3-ounce centre-cut filet was impressively tender for such a lean cut, and although it arrived rarer than I'd typically order, it worked perfectly. At Matu, diners aren't asked how they'd like their steak cooked. The kitchen prepares it to the chef's specifications, trusting the quality of the beef and their technique. As for the romaine leaves underneath, they're coated in a signature dressing that tastes remarkably similar to Caesar, despite being made without dairy or eggs, then finished with a generous showering of Parmigiano. After all that beef, you'd think sharing a 12-ounce ribeye would feel excessive. Somehow, it didn't. The steak is prepared simply, allowing the quality of the wagyu to speak for itself, with crispy grilled broccolini providing a garlicky contrast alongside it. A small dish of salt is presented at the beginning of the meal, though Matu intentionally keeps the seasoning restrained. Personally, I appreciated the lighter touch and never felt the need to add more. Dessert arrives in the form of Scott's flourless chocolate cake ($12), dense and rich without being overly sweet beyond a dusting of powdered sugar. After an entire menu devoted to beef, I almost found myself jokingly wondering whether wagyu somehow made its way into dessert too.

If you're a cheesesteak fan and you happen to see a sign that says "The Best Philly Cheese Steak,"…read moreyou've got to stop and see if it lives up to the name. I did, and this one absolutely was telling the truth! I was only in the mood for a half sandwich, and for about $9 it was an easy choice. The first thing I noticed was how packed it was with thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and lots of melted provolone cheese. Everything came off the grill hot, steaming and fresh, and every bite was loaded. One thing I thought was interesting was they asked if I wanted lettuce and tomatoes on it. That's not something you normally hear when ordering a Philly cheesesteak, but I decided to try the tomatoes. It actually gave the sandwich a different texture and a little freshness that worked better than I expected. The bread was soft and held everything together, and there was plenty of melted cheese mixed throughout the steak, and exactly how a loaded cheesesteak should be. This is one of those sandwiches where you keep taking bites because every bite is just as good as the last. If the half was this filling, I can only imagine how big the full size is. I'll definitely be back for another one. If you're in the area and looking for a really good cheesesteak, this one is worth checking out.

Stopped in for lunch and had a small crowd, which is always a good sign. Interesting menu, burger…read morespot run by an Asian family so they have teriyaki menu (yum). I got the cheesesteak with cheese, onions, and mayo. Bread and cheese were good but the onions were barely cooked and the steak is 100% a cheap cut. It's extremely bland, almost no flavor. I had to apply a good amount of salt on this sub. That said, I ate the whole thing and was satisfied but I think Victor Jrs in Culver makes a far superior cheesesteak. I do like this place but you pretty much get what you see. I'll be back to try the chicken teriyaki sub.

When we walked in, one of the workers asked us if it was our first time, we said yes. He…read moreimmediately went over the menu and what he suggested. He was so friendly and helpful! We got 2 sandwiches and an order of fries to go. It wasn't busy at all and we didn't have to wait long. The food was BOMB!!! I could only eat half the sandwich in one sitting, it was loaded! Flash forward to about 5 minutes ago, I ate the other half and let me tell you it still tasted so good!!! Highly recommend! If we are in town anytime, we'll be back!

The food was good. The turkey club had a great meat to bun ratio. All the ingredients were fresh…read moreand tasted. My wife enjoyed her double smash burger. The fries were good, a bit too much salt. The service was good. Not one of my favorite service models, place you order get a buzzer and go pick up your order. Out works for them and was pretty efficient. The place has a cool vibe and in an awesome place.

Went to Black Sheep Burgers for lunch today. Don't be fooled by the name. They do not have any…read morelamb burgers. Although Black Sheep Burgers has a vast selection of hamburgers (they probably should have called the place Black Cow Burgers) I had a Chicken Katsu sandwich. It was very good. I liked the option of being able to decide what I wanted or didn't want on my sandwich when ordering. I don't like avocados, so I ordered my sandwich without avocados. There are also a vast number of sides to order if you are very hungry. I was tempted to order the 40's french fries, but the sandwich was enough for me. Professional eaters probably would have ordered several sides. There is a large seating area outside. I sat outside. Other than the traditional problem with eating outside (your napkin, like the answer, may blow in the wind) since Black Shep Burger gave me several napkins, it wasn't a problem.

Food was good, but overpriced and difficult to park safely…read more First off, great taste, but we were on a museum visit which brought us to the area, so we avoided usual staples in the area that are more value for the money. It's in the sawtelle area near Olympic and predominantly Japanese food spots. Service was friendly but in this economy, not a good value. The burger prices should come with fries. 70$ for 3 people was too steep for what you get

Capriotti's does not let you down. This is the second…read morelocation I've been to and the food is just as good. These are quality subs with quality ingredients. You'll pay more than subway but come on now, it's 100% worth it. Today we got the - American Wagyu Club: Beef from Snake River Farms; slow-roasted, hand-pulled turkey; hickory-smoked bacon and provolone cheese topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayo I added pickles to this and got the bread "gutted" for less carbs. I also ordered the size Small which is 7"-8" long. (The mini is like 4") Copper Sharp Cheesesteak: grilled steak, mushrooms, onions, and sweet peppers loaded with extra Cooper® Sharp White cheese, served on a seeded roll That Coopers cheese is CREAMY but added some mayo for extra creaminess and hot peppers. The sweet and hot pepper combo is perfect. Quality meats and cheeses- CANT GO WRONG! I'm a fan of capriottis and hopefully they open a few more locations.

Capriotti's fixed their menu updates and I'm back to being a fan…read more My favorite items: Wagyu Sub Original Cheesesteak Clam Chowder I've also had the fries which are good and the kid's grilled cheese which is just a normal grilled cheese. Overall, good place, a little pricey but they do promos and discounts. Will order more!

Wonderful sandwich spot in Santa Monica! I spotted this place on Google Maps and decided to give it…read morea shot. The coffee was good and the breakfast sandwich was even better. It was served up quickly and on a nice board presentation -- felt so fancy! My server was super nice, too. Definitely stop in if you're in the neighborhood!

The egg sandwich is very good. The chipotle sauce is super tasty. There is a lot of avocado on the…read moresandwich and the bread was super soft and tasty. Absolute winner. The staff was very friendly and happy to have me there. A great local spot with kind owner operators. Support!