Before I got paralyzed from Covid vaccine I lived in Santa Monica loved food, service, ambiance of…read moremama hong on pico. But now going to providence I order from Burbank and the food to die for. Everything on the menu is tremendous. All food is % delicious

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask…read more All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. I mention these things in my reviews for the sake of protecting immunocompromised people like the elderly and people sick with cancer and other illnesses. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was in this establishment several months ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they only had lunch specials available from Monday - Friday at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is non existent. You will have to find street parking or local parking garages. Make sure to read the street signs well before parking. I saw someone get a ticket while walking to the restaurant. Food and Drinks: I got myself a peach jasmine iced tea. It came in an old school can type container, which was very unique and cool. The drink itself was very fruity, floral, and refreshing. As someone who loathes super sweet drinks and food, this was just right. Perfect for a hot summer's day. My dope ass friend and I ordered the spicy garlic chicken rice and shaken beef garlic noodles. The spicy garlic chicken rice is a signature wok dish featuring flash-fried chicken, broccoli, and jalapeños tossed in a bold, savory garlic sauce served over a bed of hot and fluffy rice. It also comes with some popular Vietnamese veggies like lettuce, daikon radish, and pickled carrots. The chicken itself was soft, tender, and flavorful. Truthfully, this dish was mid compared to that of the shaken beef garlic noodles. It was also a pretty hefty portion of food. The shaken beef garlic noodles were hella fire. You would be remiss if you didn't order this, y'all. That's like going to Disneyland during Halloween season and NOT taking a photo with the gigantic ass pumpkin. Tsk tsk tsk. Anyways, this dish had thick, incredibly tender, mouth watering, and juicy cuts of wok-seared beef tenderloin and buttered onions served over generous portions of al dente savory, garlic-loaded noodles. As a fan of garlic and onions, this dish hit the spot. Also, this was a "wet" noodle style rather than a dry stir-fry. The generous portion sizes make it a heavy, highly filling meal. Staff: So I arrived earlier than my friend. They technically were not supposed to seat me until my friend arrived, but because the restaurant was pretty empty when I arrived, they told me to sit down at a booth to wait for my friend. Thanks, Mariska. She was very welcoming, accommodating, and friendly. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.

Stopped by craving pho and happened to find this place on Google Maps. Tried the pork spring roll…read morewhich was refreshing and included a decent amount of meat, vege, and vermicelli. Beef pho hit the spot, perfect temp broth to wilt the herbs and sprouts, savory flavor, and tasty meats. The taco was a surprising hit, beef was the same from the pho topped with pickled onions. Must have with a spritz of lime and sriracha. Service was great, server was helpful, and friendly. Talked about the specials and took care of the rest. The restaurant has a charming fresh feel, nice decor and ample seating for groups. It was a little warm this summer afternoon but in all honesty it kinda added to the ambiance and reminded me a little of eating in Hanoi. All-in-all happy with my dining experience and will gladly add Lotus & Light in my pho round up.

I have ordered here multiple times and i keep getting screwed over on takeout orders. I dont know…read moreif the cook just sucks or its management's orders but when you order a banh mi, it comes with jalapenos. I even verified with the girl on the phone when placing the order i wanted jalapenos. The banh mi has no jalapenos, half the sandwich is daikon and carrots with a cucumber and the thinnest layer of overcooked beef on top. I ordered last month 2 banh mi and egg rolls. Banh mi had no jalapenos either, the egg rolls were missing lettuce wraps and the sauce was half the to go container. I've eaten here in person and received lettuce when eating in the restaurant, their yelp photos show lettuce wraps with the egg rolls. But every time i ordered egg rolls for takeout it is missing lettuce wraps. The one time i ordered and got the lettuce wraps with egg rolls, i had to explicitly tell them to add it that time. I thought this placed served the food as it should be in their culture? I've held back leaving a bad review of this place because i thought they would somehow improve or it was a one off mistake but this was the final straw. Consistently screwing up or intentionally holding back ingredients on takeout orders crazy. How much are you actually saving by with holding lettuce, sauce, and jalapenos??? This place used to be good, now it's just another above average spot. If you want banh mi, go somewhere else and be less disappointed.

Food was super yummy, great menu, employees were super kind :) The patio is very quaint, it's a…read moresuper nice Thai spot in Burbank! Would recommend!!

First time stopping by and everything was amazing! We're always looking for a good Thai food place…read moreand this is going to be our go to! The chicken satay was so tender and perfectly marinated. The pad see ew was perfect as well, good portion of veggies and protein! We Tom Kha Soup was some of the best we've had the balance of flavors were next level! And the mango sticky rice was the best way to finish our meal! We had the most friendliest and attentive staff ! We feel lucky to have found this place

I visited Kopan Sushi & Ramen with my family, and the salmon was exceptionally fresh and delicious…read more The sushi dish I ordered was amazing as well. This visit completely changed my perception of Kopan Ramen for the better. My daughter loved it so much that she immediately asked to come back next time. The staff was friendly, responsive, and provided fast, attentive service. The interior design and lighting created a wonderful atmosphere--it truly deserves a full 5-star rating in every aspect. On top of that, both the restrooms and the overall dining area were spotless. We were completely satisfied with every single detail!

Wifey and I regularly go to Burbank and have passed by Kopan Sushi & Ramen countless times. We…read morefinally stopped by to give them a shot and we've been kicking ourselves for sleeping on this place! You place your name on the waitlist and they'll call you when your table is ready. Depending on what time you go, it could take a while but it's worth the wait. The interior decor is really nice and will make you forget that you're in downtown Burbank. It was also surprisingly spotless considering the quick turnaround once a table opens up (major props to the staff cleaning the tables). We each tried a bento box for our entrees - I had the Chicken Cutlet with California Roll while my wife had Bulgogi with Avocado Roll. Both came with rice, salad, and Miso Soup. Even in summer, the Miso Soup hits the spot! One of the better ones we've tried. The Chicken Cutlet and Bulgogi were nice and tasty. Our sushi rolls are safe options (obviously) but dependable as well. Overall we loved Kopan and can't wait to come back to try more of their menu! Great service, good food and good times! And not for nothing, but the restrooms are top-notch as well!

Food was one of the best Mediterranean meals we've had! Ordered the filet mignon side of…read morebabaganoush and quinoa taubleh. Best we've had! Service is fast and clean. Service is friendly atmosphere is clean ambiance is serene. Busy people talking but overall it was fantastic. Looking at the dessert display with much variety to choose from. Yummy we will order dessert looks terrific!

Sorta used to be one of my go-to places, especially since it's within walking distance of my house…read more Unfortunately, my last two orders have been noticeably different from the quality and portions I had received in the past, and yesterday's order was especially disappointing. I ordered chicken breast, and the portions were surprisingly inconsistent. One piece was a reasonable size, while the other was significantly smaller and did not feel like a proper portion. The biggest disappointment was the Caesar salad with salmon. It came with only two very small pieces of salmon--approximately 1.5 ounces total. Honestly, even my cat would have been disappointed with that portion! It genuinely looked like they were down to their last small piece of salmon and divided it between the salad. As someone who is Persian and grew up eating this type of food regularly, I'm very familiar with the flavors, quality, and portions I would expect. Unfortunately, the food this time was well below average, both in taste and value. I would rate the taste about 2/10. It's especially disappointing because I previously enjoyed ordering from Sorta and appreciated having a convenient neighborhood option so close to home. But after two disappointing experiences in a row, I can't justify the price for the portions and quality I received. Sadly, I don't see myself returning. It's very sad that u spend 77$ for lunch for two and not be satisfied

I forgot exactly how I first stumbled upon Cafe de Olla, but I've come here with my family a few…read moretimes, and we've definitely decided this location is better than the Monrovia one. First, their cafe de olla is absolutely delicious. This remains one of the only places where I genuinely enjoy ordering cafe de olla. Second, their food is incredible. They serve excellent portions, everything tastes fresh, and the food is just so good. I've had their taquitos and chilaquiles, and both were delicious. The only downside is that every time I've come, there has usually been a bit of a wait, especially because the restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating. The inside is cute, but small, so we usually end up sitting outside. This is where their Monrovia location does have the advantage because it has much more space. Parking can also be tricky. Good luck finding a spot close enough where you don't have to walk far. We usually end up parking in the residential area around the corner. That said, the staff are wonderful and always try to be as accommodating as possible despite how busy they are. Highly recommend this place if you're okay with possibly waiting a bit for seating. The food and cafe de olla are worth it.

Let's start this review with the parking situation. What's up with not having parking at a lot of…read morerestaurants? We pay an arm and a leg and they can't even provide parking? My friend and I went into this Cafe De Olla on the 17th of this month at 2pm. She met me there and lives in Burbank. I have been here once, I believe back in 2018. It was pretty solid in every way. We were warmly greeted by Erick--the host, standing by the podium and right away he got us a seat inside. After like 5 minutes, Elsa, our server approached us to take our order. My friend and I both felt like we were being rushed through our meal. Food came out hot and quick. We opted for a few of their dishes. Tacos Mananeros, came with 4 tacos ($18.95), with 4 complimentary sauces. 2 of the sauces were very spicy and Elsa didn't warn us. We also got the Veggie Omelette with tomatoes, onions, spinach, mushrooms, Jack cheese, topped with avocado and a side order of hash browns. They made the hash browns perfectly. Told her nice and crispy on the top and that's what we got. (18.95). We also shared their French Toast topped with Strawberry, Blueberries, and Blackberries. ($16.95) topped with lots of Whipped Cream (which I love) and a side of syrup. We needed to add more syrup to make the French Toast more moist. The French Toast was a bit dry for our liking. Even the people sitting next to us who ordered the same thing were saying the same. On the flip side, the other 2 dishes tasted fresh and delicious. Great portions for the prices. We also got this drink called Powerful from their smoothies section of the menu. It was called Green Smoothie. Ingredients were the following: blueberries, honey, Greek Vanilla yogurt, avocado and Almond milk. It was simply very refreshing and delicious. My friend wanted some sort of Latte, Espresso, Americano, etc..but they didn't have any of those drinks. All they had was regular & decaf coffee. At first, I asked for Cranberry juice, and Jose, said they only had Apple and Orange juice. We found it a bit odd not to have any of those drinks. Going back to our server Elsa, she was a bit aloof and forgetful. I asked for a bowl of fruit, and it never made it to our table. After we were done eating, I asked for two to-go boxes and a bag, she forgot that too. We had to ask the other employees to get them for us. The same with to-go containers for our sauces. She forgot to bring napkins too. Jose, (our busboy), needs a raise and promotion! This young man read all the ingredients on the Taco menu which came with: bacon & egg, chorizo with potato & eggs, machaka/eggs, & nopaitos/eggs. The writing in their menu was very small. Another server by the name of Angel, truly was an angel. Checked on us while Elsa was taking orders over the phone. They have another location in Monrovia, a gender neutral restroom, place was very clean. Inside was small. It had 10 tables and nice couches with cozy, inspirational decor and pillows. Lovely music playing over head with a nice patio seating. Will I return? Yes, but not anytime soon! Also check for their business hours..

Ordered truffle breakfast sando and rib omelette, I'd say the omelette was better…read more The rib meat was super tasty and juicy in the omelet, the sandwhich was kind of meh. It felt like it needed a protein , or some kind aioli, it was dry and not super tasty. Coffees were ok. 70$ for 2 people to eat breakfast and 2 coffees, A bit pricey, and you order at the counter and have options for 18,20,25% tip , which felt weird and pressured to do before my food had even arrived. So I tipped 11$ for someone to bring me out food I guess. Ambiance was nice, very empty but pretty inside. I would go back to try their wood fired pizza. Not sure I'll be back for breakfast.

So happy to have found a great breakfast spot. Charming place with ample indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. We started by sharing a blueberry scone and it was delicious. It was actually hard to decide on just one bakery item - everything looked delicious. Next time the coffee cake will be happening. I got poached eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. Husband got a hash omelette. Both come with a lovely little side of greens with a great dressing. Brunch isn't brunch without a little libation, so I had a lovely French white wine and he had a French red. The wine list though small by the glass is chosen very well. We were hoping they sold their bread at the bakery because it's absolutely delicious. Service is warm and friendly. Price point for breakfast with tip was $100. We will definitely be coming back soon to this great neighborhood spot.

Food is always amazing. Came in to eat With the family and…read morehad an amazing experience with the service provided by Milly. . She was extremely helpful at making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you for such a wonderful experience

I loved the customer service from Galilee and Milly. Galilee greeted us warmly. And took a picture…read morefor our family.! Milly was very kind to us and made sure that we were comfortable, and had everything we needed. Looking forward to coming back to see Galilee and Milly!

Bone broth chicken soup was very unique but very tasty. I loved the freshness of the chicken!…read moreBread was also amazing!

Was in the mood for stew. Googles "best stew in Los Angeles." This place came up…read more Is this the best stew in Los Angeles? No idea. It's the only place I've had stew in Los Angeles. But as beef stew goes...it wasn't stew-ish enough. Mostly because it has some strong seasonings, and the pieces of beef were cut really small, so it was more like a beef stir fry. That said, it was really tasty. Very flavorful, and the quality of the beef was good. I can see myself going there again. As for he place itself, the staff were nice, though going at lunch meant they were a little (and understandably) distracted. The website makes it seem like it's just for pick-up or delivery, but they have a couple small tables, both inside and outside. And I do mean small. Two people max. There's also a decent sized parking lot (the place is in a mini mall), and there's usually street parking, but at the moment Wilshire is under construction, so plan accordingly.

I had never been here and had to pick up lunch because I was working in area…read more OMG ! I was so happy to get the most delicious sandwich with a side salad. I got the steak chimichurri sandwich, so delicious. I'm coming back next week with my husband. Excellent service from the staff , very courteous and efficient. Restaurant was clean and well stocked up . Very happy to have discovered a new place to add a o my regular roster.

Great spot that has some delicious salads, sandwiches and bowls. They have this focaccia bread that…read moreis TO DIE FOR! I've had the salmon bowl, which was cooked to perfection. The fish was buttery and the veggies complimented it perfectly. All of the salads the crunchy peanut, cilantro chicken, the cafe, Santa Maria bbq chicken, keto Cobb and the power veggie salad are allllll good options! You can even sub out the cheese for follow your heart vegan feta cheese which is perfect! My family really loves the Uc bahn mi and I loved the sweet chili crunch chicken sandwhich. I have one bad experience with the really good fish sandwich. It was obviously not fresh as it had dark spots in it and tasted not good. But other than that everything is top notch. The service is wonderful, very friendly and willing to help and even bring out water for the pup. They have lots of seating inside and out on the patio that is comfortable and adequate. I would give this place a 10/10.