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    Helen S.

    I'm so happy that Monna opened in our neighborhood. The food is a 10/10, and the atmosphere, music, and decor are all on point. The staff is warm and accommodating. I loved it so much that I went twice back-to-back. Once for dinner and again for Mother's Day brunch. The dinner and brunch menus are different, but both were excellent. Some of my favorite dishes were the blinchik, tomato cucumber burrata salad, pilmeni, and the eggplant dish. Honestly, everything we ordered was delicious. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The kids' menu was also a hit. The kids really enjoyed the pancakes, orange juice, and fries. For the Mother's Day brunch, they also had a flower stand where bouquets were made for all the moms. I thought that was such a nice and thoughtful touch. Looking forward to coming back again! Thank you Monna!

    Yervand A.

    Absolutely loved our experience at Monna! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, stylish, and welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the entire dining experience even better. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The burrata salad was delicious, the crudo was incredibly fresh, and the tarragon salad is a must-try. The branzino was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We also had the tomahawk ribeye with wild mushrooms, and the potatoes with chimichurri were amazing. The BBQ khachapuri was a great appetizer as well. You also can't go wrong with the boiled beef khinkali, and the kids absolutely loved the boiled pelmenis. Overall, every dish impressed us and we can't wait to come back. I've also heard their breakfast menu is fantastic, so that's next on our list!

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    Shak B.

    Tried Monna for the first time with a few friends and had such a great experience overall. The food, service, and ambiance were all wonderful. We sat outside on their cute patio area, which made for a really nice dinner setting. We started with a couple of sides, the roasted potatoes and mushrooms, which were delicious and full of flavor. For mains, we shared the ribeye, salmon, and two different types of dumplings. I really appreciated how the menu reflects a variety of Armenian influences, from Persian Armenian to Russian Armenian to Lebanese Armenian, while also offering American favorites. My favorite item of the night was easily the boiled dumplings that came with yogurt on the side. They were so flavorful and the portion of 10 pieces was perfect for sharing. We also ended dinner with the honey cake, matcha latte, and cappuccino, all of which were delicious. I loved the thoughtful decor and Armenian touches throughout the restaurant, especially the rugs displayed on the walls. Would definitely recommend for a date night, dinner with friends, or even a private event since I believe they also have a private room available.

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    Vivian L.

    came on a monday night w/ a party of 4, street parking was fairly easy to find from both cross streets. we were seated outside on the patio with great service from the employees! they were attentive & came to check on us often during our meal. we tried the japanese hamachi crudo, didn't taste the most fresh, nothing too fancy about it, but tasted as it should've. i got the ribeye steak cooked medium & it was super dry & lacked flavor. didn't taste as if there was any seasoning. i feel like it should've came with some sort of sauce! the drinks were great! we went with citrus forum & i really enjoyed it, not too strong

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    Krista K.

    The food was great. Maybe slightly overpriced if you're just considering the food, but the ambiance is really worth it. The portions were modest, but the flavor was great! Id give the ambiance 11 out of 10. The sleek wooden chairs, the art work, the INCREDIBLE bathrooms, the bar, the fresh florals, the embroidered napkins, oh and my favorite, they brought me a little stand to set my purse on so I didn't have to fight with it falling off the chair! My kids were really excited when the staff brought them colored pencils with a sharpener that they could take home! Overall amazing experience. Definitely great for an elevated family dinner or a date night. Oh and the coffee, wow! Just wow! No words!

    Val A.

    Surprisingly, this place is a hidden gem. The food is outstanding; fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The Caesar salad was exceptional, and the branzino was perfectly cooked, tender, and delicious. The décor is unique and stunning, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Service, however, was inconsistent. We waited about 30-40 minutes before a server initially came to our table, yet toward the end, multiple servers stopped by asking the same questions, which became a bit frustrating. Overall, a great dining experience with room for improvement in service coordination.

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    Mariana S.

    The place has a very nice aesthetic, including the bathroom! We went on a Friday evening and they had live entertainment. Husband got the salmon with asparagus and I got the borscht soup, they both tasted very good. The service was very friendly and super efficient!

    Annie A.

    First time here. I came in with a friend on a Sunday around 1 pm and we were seated right away at a small table in the side room. The hostess mentioned they host a "DJ Breakfast" every other Sunday, which we didn't know beforehand. There was a live DJ playing, but the music was extremely loud and very club-style -- not quite what I'd expect from a family restaurant atmosphere. It made it difficult to have a conversation and felt a bit out of place for brunch. Our server offered flat or sparkling water (we chose flat) and took our order: two vanilla cloud hot coffees, the egg and tomato omelette, and the syrniki. The coffees arrived first but were already lukewarm. The timing of service was also off -- my syrniki came out first, then the water, and then my friend's omelette. It would've been nice for everything to arrive closer together. Unfortunately, no one checked back in on us, and we had to wait to try to get more water. Overall, the experience felt a bit disorganized. I'm willing to give this place another try because the concept is cute and the DJ brunch may just not have been for us -- but some adjustments to service flow and volume would definitely improve the experience.

    Dita Y.

    I'm glad I finally found a contemporary stylish Georgian-American restaurant where I can relax and enjoy delicious food that is great for it's price. The interior is gorgeous, music is amazing and the service was above and beyond than I'd expect. Love it a lot, will come back with friends.

    Rima S.

    Had a fabulous Mother's Day dinner here. The service is great and the vibes are even better. The food is exceptional so don't even doubt that you are in for amazing cuisine. Thank you for an amazing time!!!

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    Benita H.

    A calm atmosphere with live music and very beautiful decor. The staff were polite and provided good service, although they were not very knowledgeable when answering questions about the menu. The food was good, but not exceptional. Overall, it's a nice place to spend an evening with friends or family

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    Barb N.

    We found easy parking and came in and got seated right away. Great manager, server, and bartender. All very attentive to our needs. We ordered drinks, decided as we are old not to order appetizers but they had quite the menu for them. I will poat photos of all of their drinks and appetizers and entrees and desserts. I got filet mignon. And my 90 year old mom got the salmon meal. She got a fancy cappuccino and I got a strawberry lemonade that qas delicious. Best place for fire roasted steaks and mom loved her salmon..good sides of asparagus and mashed potatoes too. Plenty of water and ice. We loved the whole staff..Mel the manager was adorable and so so sweet. The bartender Alex kept making sure we were good and Khoren our waiter was outstanding!! All in all i recommend it for any size group. The music was amazing and made me relax and I knew all the songs. Not too loud and so mom and I loved that we could hear each other. No shouting or bad acoustics here. Parking easy and close. Loved the whole atmosphere. A little expensive but it is well worth it.

    Juliet D.

    It's my first time and I am obsessed with this Location, very chic, modern clean and cozy. The food is fresh and delicious. I will continue coming until I try everything in the menu.

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    This place is soo nice , beautiful abd cozy , full service bar, amazing employees and food is…read moreperfectly cooked and delicious Our server Elva was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and sweet As were the other servers and the host ( sorry didn't get their names) but the experience was amazing and perfect

    Had a drink at the bar before dinner and the bartenders are old pros and one of the last few places…read moreto do a generous free pour, no jigger. A nice way to start the evening. This is the only steakhouse or restaurant I've found in LA County, that does a true prime-rib dip sandwich, their "Beefeater Dip". Not those things with paper thin slices of overcooked beef, although tasty not a true prime-rib sandwich. I went to college in San Francisco where Haufbrau's were a thing, sadly no more (No German food in sight other than chubby knackwurst) with rather a short selection of quality food served sort of buffet style. There was at least a half a dozen Haufbrau's serving roast turkey, prime rib, corned beef, ham, spaghetti etc. and a selection of sides, mashed and boiled potatoes, turkey dressing, veggie, etc. and great SF sourdough bread. They all had great "French Dip" sandwich's their signature dish, (because of the competition to outcompete) on amazing SF sourdough baguette with true Au Jus. They always had lines around the block particularly at lunch time. In 1971 you could get a hefty French dip, with two sides, mashed potatoes and turkey dressing with gravy and a Coke for 90 cents. Today $30.00 bucks at Tommy's Joynt 55 years later. . Now have lived long enough to tell my story, nothing changes. I can remember my mom telling me when she was high school in 1941, you could buy a hot dog, chips and a coke and entrance to a movie for .25 cents on Fridays, $13.25 without the movie today at Pinks, 84 years later. Just a side note Pink's makes one of the best hamburgers in LA. Go finger, indeed. . The point is, I'm spoiled. A French Dip isn't truly a French Dip unless the beef is thick sliced off a rib roast. Taylors French Dip is the real thing. If anyone knows of a good or better one please let me know. There are somewhat of, not too close, two second places, Tam O'shanters Atwater Village and at Chris & Pits, of the famous bbq sauce, in Downey and Bellflower, but not on par with Taylor's. Checkout Tommy's Joynt on Yelp in San Francisco for the feel of a Frisco Haufbrau, one of the last ones standing. It looks a mess, but in spite of that the food was great. Don't ever get the "Beefeater Dip," if you are not prepared to be unhappy with having anything less, which I guarantee will be your fate. The only thing I don't like about the restaurant is the awful lighting. I feel like I'm in a dungeon, everything feels like a shade of gray and dingy . A hang out for zombies, not flattering to the decor or skin. The place would look a whole nicer if they hired a quality professional lighting designer. It would really bring out the charm of the bygone era design. Plus it would increase their revenue. It's the one thing so many restaurants fail at, and they have no concept of what I'm talking about. But if hey could only see the difference, they'd understand. Wish I had taken a picture, next time.

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    We've been coming here for years and came back after 4 years to celebrate a birthday. We were…read moreseated right on time, and it's always nice seeing the owner present and involved. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to what we remembered. Being given plastic utensils while dining in was surprising, especially at this price point. The service and food were just okay, and the "miso soup" was actually plain chicken broth, which was disappointing and unexpected. Overall, it didn't feel like the same experience we used to enjoy. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism, as we'd love to see the quality return to what it once was.

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    $$$$

    I am not long winded, so I will keep it short. Be careful if you go here, as it may ruin all your…read moreexpectations for any other restaurant you will go to. This restaurant includes TOP NOTCH entertainment. It felt like you are eating with "Dancing with the Stars" - Live singers with amazing voices....PROFESSIONAL dancers - doing backflips, lifts, ballroom, tango, Latin. They get everyone involved in a high energy, happy time. Food comes out fast and very delicious. So you get top notch food, great entertainment, and a price point that does not break your bank...what more can you ask for. Everyone that went with me (we were a group of 7) wants to come back, so we already booked another dinner and we have booked their BRUNCH. It's my new favorite restaurant!

    I've been to Katsin in Glendale many times before and have always enjoyed the atmosphere, music,…read moredancing, and overall experience, which is why this visit was especially disappointing. Tonight was meant to be a special birthday dinner for me, and although the restaurant was very busy with large parties, our table of two felt completely forgotten the entire evening. We spent a significant amount of money (around $150) and yet received very little attention once larger groups arrived. The most frustrating part was waiting nearly an hour after asking for boxes and the check. We had to flag down our waiter multiple times, and when we finally asked again, instead of apologizing, he responded as if we had been waiting by choice. It honestly left us shocked because we had already asked previously and had simply been ignored. What disappointed me even more was the manager's response. After asking whether we were satisfied, I explained that the restaurant appeared understaffed for the number of large parties being handled and that smaller tables were clearly being overlooked. His response was essentially that everyone is treated fairly, but unfortunately that was not our experience at all. I understand restaurants get busy, especially with large events, and I would have completely understood a sincere acknowledgment of the delay. Most restaurants at least apologize properly, check in, or offer some small gesture after such a long wait. Instead, we felt dismissed. It was also disappointing that despite mentioning it was a birthday celebration, there was no acknowledgment whatsoever -- not even a small candle or dessert gesture that many restaurants typically offer to help make guests feel welcomed and appreciated. I truly used to enjoy coming here, which is why this experience was so upsetting. The atmosphere and entertainment are beautiful, but service matters too, and tonight we left feeling ignored rather than valued as returning customers.

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    Monna - mideastern - Updated May 2026

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