We finally checked out H.O.P.E. in Studio City. The place has this wonderfully cozy, quiet vibe…read more There were 2 other tables besides us so it was quiet for a Friday night. Decided to try a few different items on the menu. We started with the Muay Thai Wing Kicks, which were absolutely amazing--perfectly crispy soy chicken wings with a great lemongrass flavor and topped with crispy basil. (Side note: we took the sauce home because it was so good lol) We also ordered the Tom Kah Kai soup which had that perfect hot-and-sour coconut broth flavor i always look for. Followed by the Pad Thai with tofu. All of the Asian dishes were so good. My husband went a different route and ordered the Burrito from their "Little Mexico" section. It comes with minced soy chicken, brown rice, black beans and cashew cheese. He thought it was just okay compared to other items we ordered. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. We noticed their take out was busier than dine in because i counted no less than 8 drivers plus another 3-4 pickup orders came in while we were there. And we were there pretty late.

What a fantastic place! It's located in the most unassuming, hidden spot in a small strip mall on…read moreVentura Blvd and it didn't disappoint one bit. We were even able to find parking on Ventura Blvd, but there is a small lot as well for valet if necessary. So, about this awesome place.... Meeting friends for lunch, we are limited due to some dietary restrictions of a friend. I stumbled across this place on my quest to find something new and was initially intrigued by the restaurant name. After looking through the menu and seeing a massive amount of options in various types of dishes, I was sold. When I told my friend about this place, she said it was one of her favorites. Choosing from the massive menu was the hardest part. Of course, we ordered way to much and had leftovers for days. Every dish was amazing! I see why it's one of her favorite places. Not only was food delicious, but service was top notch. It's a smallish restaurant with a nice ambiance. They have lunch hours, then close for a bit before reopening for dinner.

Fantastic experience! Hidden Gem! The jengyalov bread was absolutely amazing, fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly made. The baklava was just as impressive, fresh, rich, and not overly sweet. Friendly service, a clean and inviting atmosphere, and authentic flavors throughout. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend it!!!!!

Walked by when I dropped off something for tailoring next door. I read a sign that said vegan…read morebread! I am not vegan, but my friend is! I quickly ordered one and was told it would take 10 minutes, since it's made to order. The nice cashier offered me a baklava while I waited. I am not a vegan connoisseur but my friend it was great and hard to stop eating!

Small sandwich and salad shop…read more Employees are polite and helpful. I ordered the Albacore salad and my boyfriend The healthy CA with grilled chicken. Mine had olives, red onions, tomatoes , yellow buttery chunks of potato, white beans, boiled egg and beets. This is hearty yet light salad, I chose the olive oil and lemon dressing over romaine leaves. My boyfriend's salad had grilled asparagus, hearts of palm, mandarin, avocado topped with what it appeared to be candied walnuts . He picked the creamy cilantro dressing , I would recommend this dressing for more a herbaceous kick. Portions and plentiful and fresh . It's more of a pick up your lunch to go, although they do have a couple chairs and a small counter with air conditioning. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the salads and sandwiches. Yum !

Take out. They made me an off the menu sandwich. Not a…read moretoppings girl. It was thick slices of mozzarella cheese with a fresh tomato and a side dill pickle. Could only eat half! Ate the other later-still very fresh. Highly recommended.

Yael gave us a amazing service. The food is great and…read morefresh. Fresh juice was freshie ! Service was excellent Tastes like home - Israel Thanks Yael, Will see you soon Raz.

Came here for breakfast with a few friends and had such a great experience! The place was pretty…read morebusy when we got there, but honestly you wouldn't have known it from the service. Our server was super friendly, checked in on us often, and our food came out way faster than we expected. Everything we ordered was so good, and the coffee definitely hit the spot. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and the portions were great too. It's one of those neighborhood places that just has a really welcoming vibe. Definitely a great local breakfast spot in Sherman Oaks. We'll for sure be back!

I'm at Hugo's in Studio City today meeting with my friend Marnie…read moreI haven't seen her in a long time I just learned that place and I love their food Overall, this food is so unique and unhealthy Today I'm hesitating between a breakfast salad and a wild mushroom scramble Not sure which one I ll be taking I really love that place So my friend Marnie ended up ordering her favorite, which is a burger in a wrap with bacon and avocado inside and a side of french fries And I selected wild mushrooms scramble with spinach and a little Parmesan cheese with a side of spring mix with balsamic vinegrette They have another location in West Hollywood I highly recommend you try the restaurant either location is great

My daughter and I went to Hugo's today and I ordered the salmon tacos and she ordered the vegan…read moreReuben sandwich and both tasted stale. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. The only thing good was the water. I was surprised because I was there for the first time the evening before and the food was good and I was excited to take my daughter today but we were both very disappointed.

All I can say is Dave's salads are magically delicious!!!! It's a real dazzling treat for the taste…read morebuds. All of the salads are fresh and full of fabulous flavor! I will be a return customer again and again.

Dave's salads are truly a treat because Dave has remarkable and exceptional gift of creating work…read moreof art products and services. Try Dave's salads, they are delicious looking, tasting and they are good for you.

Omg try the Blue Hawaiian and thank me. I tried it 3 months ago and couldnt stop thinking about it…read more Couldn't wait to get it again.

I was in the area and The Harvest Bar popped up in my search results for a vegan option. Right off…read morethe bat, friendly and helpful staff! I had questions about the parking lot since it seemed territorial with neighboring businesses having signs posted for only their customers. I was fortunate to find the only vacant spot that didn't seem to have one of those reserved signs, but I was still nervous since my spot was in between two reserved spots. All that said, the gal behind the counter helped put my mind at ease with where I parked. I ordered the Crunchy Taco Salad made with jackfruit, butter lettuce, black beans, red onion, guacamole, and tomato. It was topped with a tasty vegan dill ranch dressing, and tortilla clips. This was delicious! However, I was expecting the portion to be larger due to the $18 price tag. I get it though...quality ingredients, staff wages, and probably a high rent in this strip mall on Ventura likely justifies the cost. That said, this yummy salad was actually quite filling! https://yelp.to/AC6CzGawRJ The atmosphere is clean, bright, minimal tables/chairs which was just enough for the amount of customers there at the time. Though I'd likely not spend $18 on a small salad again, I didn't regret it either. I was hungry and had a 2-hr commute in traffic ahead of me. The Harvest Bar was a peaceful stop that prevented me from feeling hangry on the road.

Oh O'CADO, what a wonderful discovery you were, thanks to my friend Liz on Yelp!…read more As a carnivore, I LOVE all kinds of meats and proteins! With that being said, I am also open to trying new things whenever I can, and occasionally I like to try vegan/vegetarian restaurants. O'CADO was absolutely FANTASTIC! I can't say it enough: FRESH, FRESH, FRESH! Every single item we got (and we got quite a few) was so fresh, scrumptious, delicious, flavorful, and TASTY! Honestly, everything was prepared so well that if I didn't know I wasn't eating real meat, I couldn't tell the difference. THAT'S how good this place is. The portion sizes are also pretty big and appropriate for the price. We actually took advantage of their Happy Hour Menu so we could sample more things. We walked in with my son yesterday, 9/2, around 3:30pm after parking at a nearby meter since there's no parking. As we walked in, we were greeted by Jose and his kind smile/friendly vibe. He got us situated at one of their patio tables and gave us some time to look at the menu. Once we got our thoughts together, he took our order and checked on us at least three times. Will, later came to take away the dirty dishes, glasses, utensils and napkins. He was also very helpful with a nice smile. We had water for the table but I decided to try their Sangria, which was very good. My son tried the Strawberry Margarita and said it was delicious. For appetizers, we got the Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Avocado Toast, and Buffalo Cauliflower. Every single item was just OUTSTANDING! The Brussels sprouts were nicely charred but not overcooked. The balsamic brought a nice sweetness to them. The cauliflower was fried to perfection and stayed crispy through the whole meal. The avocado toast was also great and had a nice contrast of textures on it. Great start to the meal! For entrées, we got the Carne Asada Tacos (side order of House Slaw), Grilled "Chicken" Caesar Wrap (side order of Chili Cheese Fries) and the Thai Peanut Crunch Bowl. Again, every item was beyond delicious and FRESH. We kept saying "wow" with every bite because we were enjoying it that much! We also couldn't believe how much it tasted like real meat in the tacos. So juicy, flavorful, and again...FRESH! They had a few dessert options, but we were too full. The place was spotless clean and had a few other people dining there. They also do to-go orders and third party apps. One gender neutral bathroom, which we didn't need to use. I highly recommend trying this place, especially if you are a skeptical meat-eater. You should give it a chance and allow your palate/taste buds to explore. You might be surprised by how much you like it. Thank you Jose for great service and the O'CADO team for such a lovely lunch! 20/10!!

I was listening to Jamila Robinson, Editor in Chief of Bon Appetit this morning. They are out with…read moretheir best restaurants issue right now, and she was asked, what is the secret to restaurant success. Her answer really made me think: "Vision and delicious food". That's it! These may be hard times for hospitality in general but so many places are thriving anyway because someone at the helm knows about vision and food. Always on the lookout for something new and different, serving a fair amount of vegetarian and vegan dishes that are delicious, I somehow found Ocado. You have to look to find a place like this, unless you live in the neighborhood. The menu is staggering. Every single item is vegan, but unless someone tells you that, you wouldn't know by eating there. This is a place especially for two categories of people: committed vegans or meat-lovers who want to make the switch. I am in neither category. I am a lifelong vegetarian who has never liked the taste of animal meats. So, I appreciated and enjoyed Ocado even though I had to search the deep menu for things that did not include simulated pork, chicken or beef. Those things are there and the ones I chose were excellent. This is a small place. It is crowded most of the time, which must mean something is being done right, no? It is mostly clean, simple, but with little extras like the movie we could watch (Three Men and A Baby), the tinkling fountain, and hefty silverware, glassware, plates and napkins. The service was attentive and friendly. Parking is easy if you go to the corner and choose one of the Public garages for a very low fee. There is also metered parking that is just a matter of luck and timing. If you go at 3 pm on a Sunday, you will have no problem parking or being seated. We chose to eat at the bar and it was vey convenient. All that is very positive. The owner of Ocado and the chef (maybe one and the same, I don't know) had vision and knows how to make everything, and I mean every single item, delicious. For example, there are sauces and cheeses that are completely plant-based. I rarely have those and these were exceptional. Delicious and surprisingly so. There is one small drawback and it is personal. This stretch of Ventura is not the cleanest, best-smelling, or prettiest. I wish it were. A few blocks east and the environment is much nicer. But, this is where Ocado lives and is doing well, from everything I could see there, with a steady stream of patrons, and great reviews. This kind of food is the future. We are not going to return to barbarian times when we had to hit an animal over the head to get protein and then doctor it up to make it palatable. No meat based dish could possibly rival the ones we had at Ocado and that is a good sign for the progress the culinary arts are making and inevitably will continue to make as they recognize their environmental responsibility. Trust me. If you want to be ahead of the curve, and healthier, you have to see what is possible at the visionary Ocado.