I have fantasies. One of them is being consumed by a burger, instead of the other way around. This…read moreis what happened here. The umami of the dry aged meat enveloped and coated my soul, and everything became unreal. The flavor of the chili is incredibly delicious and complex. The cheese, wow. The level of char how it starts more outside and as you travel into the center it becomes even juicier. So you get all the texture profiles of a smash burger, with that of a gourmet burger. Just every category of what a burger should be, this thing nailed it out of the park. If you don't try this burger you really need to just buzz off and not call yourself a foodie. S tier service, prices, portion and burger. I'm coming back for them chili dawgs

I can't wait to go back!!! ( Sunday 5/24)…read more So I found out about this place in a bit of an odd way. I'm a huge dodger fan and Kyle Tucker made a video ad that had him visiting his fav LA spots on his day off. One spot was Amboy but the on out in Chinatown. The video made the huger look so delicious that I sent it to my best friend and she's like there's on in Covina! Closer to us so that was a great surprise. I wish we caught our servers name, she was so nice and helped us decided on what to get. We asked about the chili and she said it can be too sweet for some people but she liked and then she offered us a small sample of it and dude we were like oh yeah we getting something with chili Ok ok the food. We shared the chili cheese fries I got the Amboy and she got the Fancy. We also got the classic smash patties. Comes in 3 different classic, slim thick and the DH. It's cooked to perfection! It was juice about didn't fall apart on you, the caramelized onions elevated the burger. Even their bun stands out. I ended up take half home because we killed the fries and that burger was still just as delicious for lunch the next day. Oh and if you want to catch the dodger game, there's a huge tv behind the counter to enjoy. Overall there's nothing not to like about this spot. It's clean, simple menu that packs a punch, and the service is amazing. We can't wait to go back to try the hot dogs. Out server said they are good too.

Finding a sushi place that consistently delivers is rare, but Mikomi has been reliable every time…read morewe've gone. The sushi tastes fresh, and one thing I appreciate is the rolls are always made well, nothing falling apart halfway through eating, which honestly says a lot about consistency. My kids were big fans of the tonkatsu ramen and finished it without complaints (which parents know is its own review category). The happy hour prices are also worth mentioning because you can order a decent amount without feeling guilty afterward. The biggest standout for us was our server, Bang. Friendly, attentive, and especially patient with my kids' food preferences. He was accommodating when we asked to modify dishes and gave recommendations. Service like that makes a restaurant memorable. This has become an easy choice when we want sushi in the area, especially for family dinners.

On a Thursday night, around 8:30pm, we thought it would be a good idea to order one roll over the…read morephone and pick it up. How difficult could that be? We placed the phone order for (1) roll and (2) macron ice cream things. (Which are already made and sitting in a freezer) We were told 25 minutes and so we waited about 20 minutes before I walked in to pick up my (1) roll, the only thing that required someone to make it. The front reception area was chaos with large parties waiting to be seated and scattered smaller groups of 3 or 4. I bypassed all that to get to the front and instead of a person is a tablet. All the human workers were scrambling around which told me they were "behind". I asked a worker about my phone order and she told me five minutes and took my payment. 35 minutes later I'm still waiting among the crowd who are also waiting to be seated. Workers are scrambling around like they just got trained that day. Confused looks and panic ruled the evening. Workers continued to jog past me to handing out drinks and trays of items and never checking back in with the small crowd. Confusion over clarity remained the theme as large parties asked why they haven't been seated yet. Small parties asked when they would be seated and I waited for (1) roll. A purely bad experience from start to finish from a place I've enjoyed in the past. The moral of the story is to expect the unexpected. Even though I've had pleasant experiences in the past here, I have to report the details of this visit based on its own merits and not prior visits. I ended up with my roll and it seemed like it was sitting back there somewhere ignored, like the groups waiting to be seated. It seemed not so fresh and like it was made 25 minutes earlier.

Stopped by Kopan Sushi and Ramen in West Covina and was surprised by how many different items stood…read moreout. One of the highlights was definitely the imported Kagoshima A5 wagyu. We ordered both the wagyu donburi and wagyu steak bites, and the meat was rich, tender, and literally melted in my mouth. The wagyu paired really well with the rice and each bite felt super indulgent. The Wagyu Sunshine was a nice contrast because the mango salsa added a refreshing citrusy brightness that helped balance the richness. We also ordered the Ginza sushi platter, which was beautifully presented with each nigiri coming on its own plate. The fish tasted fresh and buttery and made for a fun presentation. The chicken katsu was another solid dish -- crispy on the outside while still juicy inside. Also worth mentioning: they have a sushi roll deal where the second roll is 50% off, along with beer and sake specials which make it even better for groups. Overall, a great spot if you're craving sushi, wagyu, and izakaya-style food with plenty of options.

I've been coming here for their sushi rolls and sashimi for a while, so I was excited to try the…read morenew wagyu menu. The Wagyu Uni Sushi was definitely the highlight. The lightly seared wagyu paired surprisingly well with the uni, and both practically melted in my mouth. The Wagyu Sunshine was also interesting--the mango salsa added a fresh, slightly tangy contrast to the richness of the beef. For rolls, the Rainbow Roll remains my go-to. Fresh fish, generous portions, and a nice balance of flavors. The Fire Cracker Roll had a good kick and plenty of texture from the tempura flakes. We also ordered the Ebisu Sashimi, which came with thick-cut pieces and tasted very fresh. The Spicy Kaisen Udon was a nice complement to all the cold dishes--the broth was flavorful and the seafood portion was generous. Service was attentive, food came out quickly, and the wagyu promotion made it a great value. I'll definitely be back to try more from the new menu.

LAN Noodle has been on my radar for awhile but I've always been lazy to head towards West Covina to…read moregive them a try. That will now change because it was that good! I got the Braised Beef Noodle Soup with Wide Flat Noodle and in Medium Spicy. Everything was exactly to my tastes. Fantastic hand pulled noodles with great texture, delicious soup and their chili is actually spicy, numbing and very flavorful. They are heavy handed with the spice, I'd say their medium is a typical extra spicy. I typically order extra spicy elsewhere but was trying to cut down on the oil a bit so got medium here and was pleasantly surprised that the level of spice was just right for me. If you're not use to spice, definitely get mild or no spice. This is a dish I would get over and over again and never get tired of it!

Solid LanZhou Noodles. Probably the best I've had in Los Angeles. Makes Northern Restaurant (Suo…read moreFeng Yuan) look like the minors. What I liked, soup base clear, had hints of Sand Ginger, Umami Bone Broth, hints of cinnamon, heavy parsley/ cilantro, fennel, star anise, black cardamom, white peppercorns, mmmm, I can taste the broth even now, 2 days after that meal, very distinct, and when paired with their in-house chilli oil, not the one on the table, the actual spicy one they exclusively keep inside the kitchen, you can taste the additional layers to the chilli oil and it just brings the entire LanZhou Noodles to a whole another level. The lamb Rou Jia Mou was really filling. I liked the quantity, not overtly big, not too greasy, and had just the right amount of protein to keep the dish an appetizer, as you await the main course. Pickedled Sweet Kimchi Cabbage was also very enjoyable, although I prefer the in house ones made at Yumi Time in City of Industry better crispiness to the bite in their version and more balanced taste. A solid four, because I'm biased. Having worked with two extremely talented masters in Phoenix Arizona, I've tasted what could be the best LanZhou Noodles and Best Xiao Long Bao any seasoned restaurant staff could ask for. My former colleague Hand Pulled Noodle Master chef Shuai used to head the reknown LanZhou Noodles place in Gaithersburg Maryland serving up all those Ambassadors, Lobbyists, DC Politicians, and when we were in Phoenix Arizona, along with Pastry / Flour Dim Sum Master Chef Sister Ying, we concocted probably the best Xiao Long Bao / Rou Jia Mou and LanZhou Hand Pulled Noodles to ever grace the lands of Arizona and in my opinion, was far superior than any other place in Los Angeles. But again that's just me. I'm biased and I've been blessed to sit down, and have worked with some of the best small kitchen crews and experience great staff meals. And this leads to me to my conclusion: Yes, I'm putting this restaurant officially on my #2 for Chinese Noodle Soups in LA. This place will from now on be in my casual rotation. A no frills, real, down to Earth Noodle Shop. Why I like it? Just the overall setting doesn't try too much. On the surface it looks really plain, boring, not much to expect. But once you try it, it just suddenly makes sense, this can be your go-to Pho shop but for LanZhou Noodles and certain types of Cumin Lamb Chow Mein. #1 Corner Beef Noodle House in El Monte #2 Lan Noodle in West Covina