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.

This sandwich (pesto) was so delish and the environment is just so awesome. Valeria was super kind…read moreand made our experience great. She even brought us cookies!

It was my first time there and I didn't know what to order because I wanted to see visuals, since…read morethere were only descriptions of the items on the menu. The woman at the counter, Barbara, looked up photos for me and let me use her phone while she took someone else's order. I was split between two items and she helped me pick. But HUGE SURPRISE she putted the other item on the house to celebrate my first time. The service was impeccable and it made me feel really special. As well the bahn mi pork belly sandwich was INSANELY good. And I really enjoyed the superfood salad. I have one more item to try but I know it'll be good. 5 stars.

Ramen was delicious. At atmosphere was great. We came a little late and missed out on the pork for…read morethe ramen and the garlic rice. Other than that delicious.

Our server Lydia was great! She was attentive and sweet. Food was super yummy!! Highly recommend.read more

I'm updating my review because the last review was during Covid and focused on their Covid protocol…read moreand management. Since then I eat here regularly and quite love the food and the team of people there so this review is focused on that. This is consistent, healthy , delicious food with lots of options. I'm a huge fan of the Ahi Tuna Plate - which I get cooked well-done instead of seared and I love their salads so I get the Arugula salad and the Spinach salad as my sides. Flavors are great - very satisfying lunch or dinner option. Also love all the new menu items they have -- they keep the menu fluid and seem to add new things a lot so there are always new things to try. I love the Falafel - and I'm picky about my Falafel. Also, the braised beans are very tasty. Their beverage options are plentiful -- green juice, mint lemonade, a couple different kinds of iced tea, sodas and they have beers as well (according to my friend: "good ones"). The team they have in there right now is LOVELY, kind, friendly, fast and really welcomes you. Plenty of free parking, which is always nice. Located on the 2nd level with an elevator, an escalator and stairs so access options for all! :) I go here several times a month for a quick bite and Tender Greens always delivers. So they've gotten past their Covid failure and turned into one of my Studio City staples. Also, it's not a fancy place, but their second floor location, provides sort of a nice view of Ventura Blvd and the mountains in the distance. I like going in and sitting there for a bite. It's pleasant and easy.

Tender Greens is definitely one of my favorite places for healthy food made with real, natural…read moreingredients. Everything is usually very fresh and flavorful. I love that you can easily choose a wholesome meal here -- mashed potatoes, baked or roasted potatoes, soups, salads -- there are plenty of balanced options. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. There's plenty of seating inside, plus a nice outdoor patio. Prices are reasonable, portions are moderate, and overall it's a great spot for a healthy, satisfying meal. Today we tried the grilled salmon salad. It was a bit too spicy for my taste, and the seasonal vegetables were quite salty. The last time we had them they were perfect, so maybe it was just a small inconsistency today. I'll definitely be back.

My first visit to this spot after first dining on 3rd st many years ago. Large open kitchen and…read morebakery with a very friendly staff.pastrami on ciabatta was nicely layered with equal amounts of dressin g , cheese and meat . Great flavor and love those pickles on side! Cesar salad arrived in a large mixing bowl with lots of croutons and shaved Parmesan made for a great salad. Parking on Ventura place has paid spots. Great noise level and vibe here .. see you again!

Swung by for breakfast post hiking on a weekend morning and this place was busy. I haven't been to…read moreJoan's in years and their interior setup has massively changed; there's a decent amount of indoor seating though the largest areas are large benches so less private style dining. Lavender matcha 2/5, watery and not strong matcha flavoring at all Bagel w/ lox 3/5, this was just okay, the bagel itself was soft and I think missing some toasting, it was served put together like a sandwich and when split apart to eat as separate parts, the individual pieces (tomato, lox, onion, etc) were divided unequally between the two sides??

Fried chicken was pretty good!…read more Would like to come back to try more items! Service was good/fine and lots of space which was nice.

Extremely disappointing experience. The staff appeared to prioritize online orders over customers…read morewho were physically in the store. There seemed to be a lack of personnel and overall poor organization among the staff. I first waited over 30 minutes on the phone without getting any assistance. After giving up, I drove to the location to place my order in person, only to wait another 30 minutes before receiving any service. At that point, the flavor of the food no longer mattered. Customer service and respect for customers' time are just as important as the food itself, and unfortunately both were lacking during this visit.

lovely food, lots of flavour and well presented. very impressed with this restaurant. a bit pricy…read morebut you get quality ramen.

My friends and I were looking for a dinner spot on a Sunday night and unfortunately a lot of places…read moreclosed by 9pm. We came across RedWhite on Yelp and saw that they were open until midnight. The restaurant is small and intimate and has a small parking lot. We were able to find street parking right in front. There were a few people dining when we got there. We ordered at the counter and the staff brought our food to our table. We tried the 3 sushi rolls, fried dumplings, and the Yuzu Sesame Ramen. The ramen was by far my favorite dish! It was delicious and flavorful! I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely visit again to try the other ramen options.

I don't know where to begin with this review of mine. Stuck between the loud TVs--without the…read morecaptions being turned off, or the super loud annoying music that they were playing inside & outside simultaneously. Walked in yesterday around 12:40PM and got somewhat of a normal greeting from Jace. He took my order and the food came out pretty quickly, nice and hot. They have extensive menu options from baked goods, to a variety of crepes, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, burgers, salads, and Mexican food of all types. They have hot and cold beverages, including bottled, canned, and fountain drinks. Just to name a few. I ordered from their new menu options. Got me a Grilled Chicken Panini Sandwich with: tomato, lettuce, basil, Mozzarella cheese, Pesto paste on a nicely toasted Baguette bread. Side of salad and 2 ranch dressings. The lettuce was somewhat crispy, and had few old pieces in it. Still tasted fresh and delicious. ($18.99). I also got their new item on the menu, a Mediterranean Omelette: 3 eggs, black olives, yellow cooked bell peppers, Hearts of Palm, Artichokes, & Greek Feta cheese. I also got a side of fresh fruit (Bananas, Strawberries & Blueberries). Also tasted very good. It had this secret sauce topped on top and was a bit tangy for my taste.. ($ 19.99). All ingredients were fully loaded on the omelette inside and outside. To-go orders, 3rd party and of course dine-in. Wanted to get some pastries and the cases were half empty. They used to have delicious Cheesecakes, Muffins, all types of Fruit tarts, danishes & a whole lot more. He even said that the last Cheesecake was 2 days old. So what was it doing in their display? Inside and outside seating, spotless clean, along with their 2 gender-neutral restrooms fully stocked with the proper essentials. Thankfully they got rid of that stupid sink. Nice decor/pictures here and there. New owner, new prices, but I still love this place. I will return again soon. Since my last review that I have written, I've been there at least 7 more times, but not in a long time.

If I could give this 0 stars based on this visit, I would…read more This used to be one of my favorite places for fries. I'd always get late night pizza fries because they were incredible. I even went as recently as last year and they were amazing. However... My girlfriend and I came back recently, and it was a huge letdown. The fries were soft, undercooked, and so salty that all I could taste was salt. My girlfriend said it was like a grandmother made them at home. Looking at my old Yelp photos compared to what we got now, they are not the same fries. We each ate maybe 10 fries before giving up and leaving to get curly fries from a late night fast food place instead. The ranch also tasted like Italian vinaigrette dressing and not ranch at all. The girls working are always super friendly and sweet, but the guy manager was cold and honestly rude. We also waited forever just to place our order. Like easily 6 minutes in silence standing at the counter being the only ones there. I really hope they can turn things around because the old Crave had some of the best fries in Studio City and I would often show up with 5-10 people at night for the pizza fries and / or the basic fries alone. This visit was incredibly disappointing. Also the forks were so heavy and huge my gf had to stop using it because it was so cumbersome and heavy

This is the place my husband and I go to about two or three times a week. It's the perfect Thai…read morerestaurant with amazing service -- and the food. Oh my God. Every dish tastes different, every single one is original and full of flavor. It's simply an incredible place to eat. Keep doing what you're doing -- you're doing an absolutely fantastic job! Michaela

I'm very conflicted about this place. It's between 3 and 4 for me, at the high 3's. I just wanted…read moreto love it since it had great reviews and the photos looked promising. The ingredients used were so fresh, you could really tell they use high quality ingredients. The food came out very quickly, and the server was attentive enough. I didn't expect it to be completely authentic, as its fusion of course. But it just really didn't have those bold Thai flavors you get at a usual mom & pop restaurant. It was sort of, for a lack of better description, a watered down version of Thai food. Nothing wrong with the food at all! Just, didn't completely wow me. Again, ingredients were incredibly fresh though, and it shows.

We've been to Lala's Argentine Grill on/off over the years. This Studio City location is off of…read moreVentura Blvd. & Carpenter Ave. For parking there's valet unless you get lucky with street/metered parking. Service for us has always been good with attentive and friendly employees. We've had sandwiches, burgers, steak, etc. Wifey's go-to is the Pechuga De Polo (lemon-orange marinated chicken breast) while my go-to is the Costilla (8oz boneless ribeye steak). The food has been dependable as always. If you want to entertain guests/family/friends or have a nice date, Lala's Argentine Grill is a pretty good option. There's plenty of tables inside and on the covered patio. They also have lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11AM-4PM and happy hour Mon-Fri 3PM-6PM.

Came in for the dineLA week promo; specifically the lunch menu…read more They only validate parking on their lot or you can find metered parking spots on the boulevard. I made it in around noon so it wasn't packed. My waitress was pleasant and attentive. For starters, I had bread with chimichurri sauce and water. The chimichurri had a really good taste to it but the bread was not served warm. 3/5 I was craving a sangria so I ordered their red sangria. The drink was so refreshing and tasted delicious. Reminded me kind of like Hibiscus water but much better. 5/5 For my dineLA options: I chose the beef empanada 5/5 Delicious flavors of ground beef seasoned well and the empanada had a great texture to it with each bite. My favorite out of the entire course. For the main plate: (Food came out quick) I went with the "NY Champignon" a 6 ounce NY steak medium well done for me, (but over cooked) served with grilled zucchini and mash potatoes. The meat tasted low quality in my opinion, and the sauce was ok- nothing memorable. The sides were also not the best tasting; to me the zucchini was not fresh. The mash potatoes were plain nothing extreme that would make me want them again. I was disappointed in what was served today. Didn't even finish the veggies or mash potatoes. For my dessert: I went with the flan- the slice was thick and huge and they added a small side of caramel and whipped cream. The flan was not too sweet but also not outstanding. 3/5 I've been here before and I could swear my experience was way better than today. Instead of serving low quality on the dineLA weeks, you should try to impress the customer or make their experience worthwhile. That way they do come back eagerly to spend money at the restaurant. This was not the case for me. The expectations were low. The ambiance was not as expected, I was seated in the middle of two family parties which was not ideal for me. But can't beat the price $25 for that meal course plus dessert. The sangria was $10.