Global Cuisine finally reopened on the MBS campus after the strikes had significantly halted business for this location. I had a nice grilled chicken sandwich that hit the spot - it was hot, freshly cooked, and quite juicy. Everyone was attentive and ready to help, quickly jumping in when I had finished my meal, and even providing complimentary flan. Solid lunch break. 10/10. read more

Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia - Complementary Flan - Caterers Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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We get the food here catered for my office at The Lot on a somewhat regular basis and I've never had a bad dish. I take pictures of literally almost everything I eat when the office gets catering. Everything is so good! My favorites are the blueberry cobbler, potato taquitos, and this chipotle-esque salad dressing which I really want to know how to recreate! I'm not a big fan of salads or salad dressing, but I would not shut up about this salad dressing when I tried it!! read more

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I was onsite at The Lot for a shoot the past couple of weeks and was super impressed with the food served by Gary and his team at Global Cuisine. After being on a few other shows during covid times where we're served boxed meals that have been pre-prepared well ahead of time, it was nice to have such fresh food for breakfast and lunch. Gary and his team served a delicious range of food that was always fresh and something new each day. After being spoilt by the catering here it will be hard to go back to anything else on sites. I look forward to hopefully returning to shoot at The Lot again soon. read more

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Best place to grab some food and enjoy the atmosphere. I've been eating lunch and grabbing my coffee and amazing ham and gruyere croissant at Global for over 10 years. The master chef and his staff are always happy, kind and consistent with their service and the quality of the food. My all time favorite is the green Chicken Pozole! If you haven't had it I highly recommend IT. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Had a few things from here....Shrimp tacos, way too much batter, which I think they don't need...except I guess they use the batter to hide the fact that there is not much in the way of shrimp. Also they were way too watery because of the very wet Red cabbage, everything soggy . I threw them out. I have also had the hamburger, which I ordered medium well, it came medium rare (quite rare). I ate what I could of it and then threw it out. Also they are very slow, I always feel like I am waiting ages for pretty simple things. read more

I ordered a "global bowl" with chicken at about 1:45pm, and paid $18 and change. It had room temp rice that was hard to get a plastic fork into because it was so sticky, I could barely break it apart and I gave up. The chicken was very hot, but small pieces that were bits of burnt and hard boney things I had to keep taking out of my mouth while trying to eat; it was not a lot of actual protein, or eatable chicken. The broccoli was in huge pieces, lots of stalk attached (hard to eat with plastic utensils) and ice cold, as were the other vegetables. The spicy sriracha sauce had a terrible smell, kind of like cat food. I could not eat it. Everything seemed really old and stale like the dregs of the griddle at the end of a day and the scrapings from the bottom of the rice pot. A total waste of money. It felt like they were taking advantage of a trapped customer base with jobs. Walk over to Bristol Farms and get a by the pound salad or sandwich. 2-3 times the protein for half the cost. read more

The fail moment when I have so many drafted reviews that I never finished ... so pardon me as this is a few weeks old; I don't normally trek into this part of town unless I absolutely have to - I hate parking in general in this area, but a business meeting a block down ran long, so we figured we'd eat here, then head back down to Wilshire. At any rate, we had a pleasant time - service was polite and courteous. My partner got the Banh Mi sandwich (you can see my picture), and I got the BBQ chicken salad (I know, what on earth? But I saw it on our way in and I just had to try it). The sandwich was great, and well-sized. My salad was just perfect and not dry at all. Overall, decent price for the area, although I'm not a regular in the area, I wouldn't mind eating here again if I was. I'd give five-stars in a heart beat if parking was easier, but alas, we can't have everything right?! Try it out! read more

Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia - Banh Mi Press - Caterers Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

One of the worst caterers in TV. Much of the crew skips the meal when we see their van parked outside. It's not even one type of food that they do poorly, although their asian menu is the most egregious. Their meats are overcooked and dry, their veggies are undercooked, everything is bland. I've fasted on several occasions rather than eat their catering. Get anyone else, Boyz in the kitchen, los anaya, even (can't believe I'm saying this) Bruce's and skip this absolute horror show of a caterer. read more

Want a stomach ache and to be thoroughly disappointed by the 'food' you just ate?? Then head on down to Global Cuisine. read more

Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia - Free plastic bits in your soup. Yum! - Caterers Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Great food, beyond what you'd expect from studio lot commissary. We ran into Gary who greeted us and said hello. Chicken Pozole a favorite. Will be back. read more

The best restaurant I have so far experienced in LA. Super dishes of varied international flavors and tastes, at affordable prices - whoever is in charge of the kitchen is a Chef of unquestionable excellence that the Guide Michelin would recognize with top four stars (of four possible), as one of the few best in the profession. What is more: to the pleasure of the palate, add a fast and courteous service in a pleasant ambience. Chapeau!, would the French say - congrats! read more

THE BEST! When I think of the best food in Los Angeles, Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia without a doubt comes to mind. Wide array of options, flavors from around the world, and spectacular food you will want again. From catering to the restaurant, you won't find a more skilled organization. Everyone I have met is extremely friendly, attentive, and this is a must try. I tried a dish from their new menu this week (Chicken Panang), literally, one of the best meals I have had. read more

A top notch caterer and event company in Los Angeles! I have used Global Cuisine for many events, big and small (50-850 people), upscale and casual, and buffet, family-style, plated and passed hors d'oeuvres. They can also handle every detail or work hand-in-hand with you or other vendors. The food is incredible (!!!), the staff is phenomenal, and you can hire them knowing you don't have to worry about a thing. Don't plan your next event without Gary Arabia and Global Cuisine! read more

The staff is super friendly and helpful! It's such a nice place to grab coffee in between production shoots :)

I heard about Global Cuisine through a co worker and Ive been meaning to try it. I finally made my way here and I was not disappointed! I walked in and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. I had the tuna melt with fries and my friend had a caprese sandwich with a side salad. The sandwich was perfect! Bread was crispy and the cheese was melted just right. I can't even begin to tell u how many times I've had a tuna melt and the bread was dry or the cheese was cold! I was happily impressed with their customer service and quick food service. I will def be coming back! Maybe ill try the side salad and cut back on the calories ;) read more

Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia - Tuna melt with fries and caprese sandwich with a side salad. - Caterers Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Highly recommended! Great planning and service. Highly professional. Delicious food. Had a party for 130 at my house. All I had to do was dress up. Woke up the next morning with the house spotless. Incredible! read more

The restaurant exceeded previous expectations. Concierge service with a smile and 5 star cuisine makes me want to come on the lot more often. Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia is an urban paradise and a hidden LA gem! If you are lucky you may experience it for yourself, but it will have to be by invitation only. read more

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Was at a meeting in the area when I decided to take my friend up on a recommendation and check Global Cuisine out. Parking was a little iffy and I wish it was a little easier to find (I had to call and get directions to a parking garage) - but the thai chicken salad made it all worth it. Mixed greens, fresh veggies, grilled chicken with a lemon grass vinaigrette (my favorite) - so delicious! I ordered to go - staff was courteous and friendly. By the time I got back to the meeting, the salad was still crisp and fresh. Would definitely go back. read more

The green Pozole was recommended to me and I'm very glad I decided to go with it. Very tasty, a bit of heat, and packed with chicken. I am on the lot once a month and this is now going to be part of my routine. read more

I came for dinner here recently, and while the space is quite beautiful, I wasn't a fan of the food as the flavors were lacking. Service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is located in the Lot Studios and is not visible from the street. read more

I've had to eat at Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia for work. No matter what you get, it tastes the same, as if everything is cooked in a giant vat and whatever you order is pulled out. On top of that, the food made me ill. I wouldn't eat here if I were you. read more

Well at least this place is consistent. Where do I begin. The servers who are very pleasant seem to have difficulty remembering who ordered what (every time!) as well as the specifics of menu items. Also the attention to detail has gotten worse over time. The food has also continued to be sub par, bland and not worth the price. I don't want to beat up on this place but I feel like Gary Arabia focuses too much on his outside catering business and not enough on the quality of his menu items or the competency of his staff. Never once have I seen him in the restaurant asking customers how there food is. I wish he would because I know a couple dozen people at least who are forced to eat here for work who would like to tell him a few things. AVOID THIS RESTAURANT AT ALL COST. Try Hugo's! That place is my favorite and amazing every time. I'm also convinced if someone gave this place more than one star it is most likely a fake review by the staff. Nice try Gary. read more

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Very friendly service, nice decor, and really good menu! Elegant atmosphere to have a meal in!

If you're looking for a good place to eat I recommend you going to Global Cuisine. Not only is their food good but their service is exceptional. My favorite dish is the Thai Chicken Noodles which you won't find anywhere else. read more

Again, I am impressed! They catered an event at my job and everything was fantastic! Pumpkin ravioli - the best!

I met a group of friends at this place and completely fell in love with it. The ambience was perfection- I loved eating on the patio especially. The food was delicious and the service was 5 star!!! I highly recommend you check out this spot I can assure you will come back for more as I surely have!!!Louisiana Crab-cakes and Thai Chicken Salad are my faves. read more

I work on the lot from time to time and when I do I stop here for a croissant or muffin before work. But today I ended up having a meeting with a new client over breakfast. I had the breakfast burrito with ham. It was very filling and it came with a side of breakfast potatoes. The food came quickly which was nice to not have to wait. My portion of the bill was under $10.00. Its definitely a good place to grab breakfast or lunch when you work on the Lot. Its convenient and very reasonably priced. I will continue to come her when I'm working on the studio. read more

The food is impeccable here. Each dish we had was unique with wonderful subtle flavors and presented with a simple elegance. The service is on top of it every step of the way. It was a great experience and look forward to the next visit. read more

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I am fortunate to work on the historic movie studio lot where this restaurant is located, so I eat here about once a week (mostly lunch but occasionally breakfast). The server, Sinee, often knows what I want before I do! Yeah, she's THAT kind of awesome. The food is always served with a tantalizing presentation, and the cooks, who do a great job every time, are very accommodating to my occasional special requests. My current favorite menu item is Sriracha chicken skewers: out of this world!! The place has a very relaxed atmosphere unlike what you would find at a typical studio commissary. And they're very dog friendly, too! In my personal opinion, no meal is complete without dessert. Sinee always brings me magically-good chocolate chip cookies that are made on-site by Todd; it's a bonus when the cookies are warm! read more

This is my current morning coffee spot! Paul makes a great latte! Very happy they are close to the office, and everyone always seems to be smiling :) ... maybe they have all had Paul's lattes as well... read more

Best chicken pozole around. Great staff as well; always treated well. For anyone on the lot who doesnt mind a little spice try the pozole cant go wrong. read more

The restautant in on a Movie Studios lot. Kind of a secret that its open to the public. Great place for meetings, or just to have lunch, great food. My office isnt on the lot anymore, but just call for a drive on and your in! Dont need reservations theres tons of seating indoor and out. Breakfast, Lunch, or just Coffee. read more

Very friendly staff, lovely setting, like to sit by the fountain, have enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner during more than 10 visits to this location over the last two years. read more

One of the best places to get chicken fry rice. Great customer service I been coming here for year I would recommend this to my family and friends read more

Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia is hands down the best in the business. The food is always amazing and the entire staff is super friendly and attentive to detail. Gary never ceases to amaze me with his on going new treats and his food presentation. One of the true best kept secrets in Hollywood. Gary and the gang can handle everything from beginning to end and they make things seem so effortlessly. I can honestly say that in the past fifteen years I have never had anything bad while attending an event hosted by Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia read more

We hired Gary and his team to cater an event for our organization. The food alone would be four stars, but unfortunately Gary's attitude and behavior requires this to be a two-star review. He simply is a difficult person to work with at every stage of the process. Once we put a deposit down, his attitude shifted very quickly from solicitous to couldn't-be-bothered. After the event, we were charged for cleanup fees that were never discussed beforehand. read more

What a magical wonderful oasis in the heart of the city. Inside the studio lot but never knew it was open to the public. I had lunch there with my girlfriends and the food was divine, service was super friendly and even caught a glimpse of Al Pacino and Justin Timberlake. Beautiful modern setting and a nice, large outside patio with mature trees, twinkle lights and relaxing fountain. Will definitely go back for the crab cakes, short rib tacos and lollipop cheesecake!! Great for good food, salads and celeb watching!!! read more

This restaurant is located on a production studio in West Hollywood. I went for lunch with some friends and it was amazing. While dining out on their patio we saw several of the main actors from the HBO show Tru Blood, apparently the show films on that lot. The menu has something for everyone. I had the Classic Mac & Cheese while my friends had crab cakes and a garden burger. Finding parking was easy. Unlike most LA restaurants we didn't have to pay to valet or drive around trying to find street parking. We called ahead and had our name added to the drive on list for the studio and we had free parking in their parking structure. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a fun Hollywood breakfast or lunch. Great atmosphere, delicious food and celebrity sightings read more

To Whom It May Concern: Gary Arabia (Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia) is a true talent in the world of food. Not only is he one of the most experienced event planners in the city of Los Angeles, he is TRULY one of the best chefs. His food is of the caliber of Patina and Wolfgang Puck. If it is even possible for his food to improve over the sixteen years that I have known him, it has! Gary recently did my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party at his restaurant, Global Cuisine @ The Lot in West Hollywood, CA. It was literally the best party I have ever thrown or been to. Global Cuisine exceeded my wildest expectations and then some. I'm not even sure where to begin to sing Gary Arabia's praises. It was a beautiful, warm October night. The space was gorgeous with white lounge furniture, custom made pink pillows, candles and a sheer white curtain over the French doors that made it feel hip, gorgeous and clubby. Pink lighting gave it warmth and attitude. Clean and beautiful pink florals added more ambiance. The inside of the restaurant was transformed into a lounge for the kids complete with their own "kids" bar and bartender. The adults ate family style with lazy susans in the middle of each 5' x 5' table outside on the patio. The menu started with a roasted fennel and tomato salad, grilled salmon with a chile lime sauce served on a bed of sautéed spinach, chanterelle dusted filet of beef with feta mashed potatoes and mushroom risotto. Each dish came out on a clean white platter and looked gorgeous. We served ourselves and chatted while we spun the lazy susan. For dessert we indulged in a chocolate fountain with fresh fruits and rice krispie treats for dipping. We also had "Ding Dongs" on a stick and cheesecake lollipops, all of which were creative and delicious! Gary's staff is off the charts courteous, and completely on top of their game. When guests arrived, they were inundated with hors d'ouevres for over an hour from crispy spring rolls, spicy tuna cones, steamed chicken dumplings, beef sliders, samosas with a tomatillo sauce and mini crab cakes. Global staff was always scurrying around in black, cleaning, serving and making sure everything was perfect. We particularly loved Chaya who served our table. Gary hired THE BEST DJ, from "Hey Mr. DJ" who was cool and fun and never cheesy. This DJ kept the energy up and the flow of the party perfectly. Gary also hired the best activity vendor imaginable, "Flip This". Guests got to put on simple but over the top accessories and dance in front of a video camera for 7 seconds. Then the footage was converted into still frames and printed into a book, which when you flip it, looks like a movie. We had designed a custom cover and kids and adults alike could do as many as they like. They must have printed almost 400 books in four hours. The kids loved doing it and loved their flipbooks! The staff for this was patient, sweet and tireless with the kids. The evening flowed like honey and the vibe was absolutely amazing. The food, the décor, the staff, the music and the perfect October evening made for an unforgettable night that our daughters friends and our friends and family will talk about for years to come. This event was rivaled only by our own wedding, which Gary catered 16 years ago! People still talk about how amazing the food was at that event and they will do the same for our daughters Bat Mitzvah. I can't recommend Global Cuisine enough for any event, any locations, of any scale...See you for our next Bat Mitzvah in 2013! With all our heartfelt thanks, Holly, Eric, SYDNEY and Ani Rosen read more

It's amazing how many times I can eat the food at Global Cuisine and not get bored of it. It's always delicious, fresh, and even surprising. Their mac n cheese is the best in the entire world, and the risotto and crab cakes are incredible. Not to mention the service can not be beat. I could toss their server Sinee in my chopped barbecue salad and eat her right up! I eat here any chance I get. read more