SERIOUSLY THE BEST FUNNEL CAKE IVE HAD!!…read more Ms special joy is truly talented and a hard ass worker. i was extremely lucky to have met her at the whittier uptown market by unidos community events! ive visted her stand 6/7 and 6/21 and both times ive gotten the most beautiful cookies and crème funnel cakes both times and so speedy! my first time having fried oreos and there's a ton on here, as well as a ginormous dollop of ice cream and generous fudge sauce and powdered sugar. i have a big sweet tooth and this funnel cake is PERRRFECT!!! every single time the sweetest most amazing device and truly top tier funnel cakes. better than six flags, the fair, all of them!! the deep fried oreos are so good and the funnel cakes are so delicious... a must try!!!! of course i'd be back!! truly a wonderful chef with a warm heart that pours it all into her food, ms special joy brings the warmth of a fun day in a meal. truly talented!

FOOD: BOMB! I got a small Overloaded Strawberry Funnel Cake and it was absolutely delicious. Super…read morefresh, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, with a TON of whipped cream and ice cream optional. I will say that I do think there should be a slight price difference if you don't opt to get ice cream with the funnel cake, but it was still delicious. They have a lot to choose from. Fried Oreos (6 to an order for $12 I think it was) and they come in different flavors/toppings and the funnel cakes come in small ($16) and large ($19) with different flavors as well (like banana split, Oreo, smores, strawberry, etc.). The large is great for sharing, but the small is more than enough for one person in my opinion. SERVICE: Stunning. I got the funnel cake within 3 minutes of me paying. Absolutely gorgeous service and super friendly! VIBE: It's a pop up. Very cute pink tent and you can see everything being done. Would definitely get some treats again.

Never tried Filipino food until today, and now I can see why everyone has been raving about it…read more Seems like a mom and pop shop, and the hospitality and service here is great. The employee at the front provided me some samples to taste before I made a decision and she got me hooked! I walked in wanting a two combo plate, but after sampling the pork sisig, adobo chicken, and the breakfast sausage, I had to make it a three combo (ended up with a lot of food leftover). Personally, I really enjoyed the pork sisig: it was juicy and packed a whole bunch of flavor, especially from the vinegar which canceled out the greasiness. The sausage was surprisingly really good, not too sweet and had a nice garlicky flavor. It'd pair well with a bowl of hot rice and a fried egg in the morning. I got a sample of a soup (can't remember the name), but it had a nice sour taste to it as well (not overly sour though). I definitely will come back again if I am in the area for the pork sisig and the service!

Best Filipino turo-turo (IYKYK) joint I've come across in LA! Best one in the US, come to think of…read moreit. Unlike other joints, they seem to limit their daily offerings to about 10-12 dishes. Which means food doesn't sit on the warmer for too long. The portions are generous and the food was delicious! I tried the dinuguan and kaldereta (2 entrees combo) with rice and pancit. I also got bilo-bilo which is a dessert. All for less than $18. Wish I was closer to this place!

Just celebrating the soft opening of Irene's first of hopefully many RENN'DANG is very authentic…read morestyle Indonesian dishes according to all my Indo friends. Some very modern hip music in the background nice lighting in a clean environment

From the owner: RENNDANG – Indonesian Cuisine…read more We’re the first Indonesian pop-up Indonesian restaurant inside Non Bei Bar in Gardena, serving bold, home-style flavors from across Indonesia. Our signature dishes include Beef Rendang, Padang Rice, Yellow Rice, Coto Makassar, Es Teller and Corn Fritters — all cooked from scratch using authentic Indonesian spices and recipes passed down through generations. We operate exclusively on Mondays & Tuesdays inside Non Bei Restaurant, creating an intimate, limited pop-up experience that makes every visit special. Whether you’re exploring Indonesian food for the first time or craving a taste of home, RENNDANG offers warm hospitality, rich flavors, and a true Indonesian dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in Gardena.

First time here., made a great choice! My chorizo and eggs…read moreburrito was delicious the salsa had just the right amount of spicy Pancakes were delicious too. My son enjoyed the french fries. Nice cozy spot Great customer service very friendly and helpful staff.

this used to be my partner's and I favorite breakfast burrito place, but the quality has gone down…read moresignificantly :(( the California burrito used to have a an over easy egg in it and now has gotten smaller in size and quality! Salsa was very watered down. service was quick but it's unfortunate the quality had dropped

This is one of very few places in L.A. where I will willingly wait in line for an hour to order and…read moreanother 30 minutes to get my food. If you've been to a popular BBQ place in the South, you're no stranger to the lines. I've been to APL at two pop-up locations: Ayara Thai in Westchester & Gin Rummy in MDR/Venice. The latter (and current) location, Gin Rummy, has seating, so it's a better experience. Ayara is a Michelin-listed Thai place, but Chef Adam was serving out of the back & there was no seating. So far, Ive tried the burnt ends (9/10), beef ribs (9/10), lamb chops (9/10), and pork ribs (7.5/10). To put this in perspective, I would not score any of these items anywhere else in L.A. higher than a 7/10. Yes, some of the sauce can be overly-sweet, but the craftsmanship that goes into smoking the meat is unparalleled in L.A. And, yes- I have a charcoal smoker at home and make decent brisket and ribs. As other reviewers have mentioned, prices are high, portions are large, and there's almost always a wait, so best to go with a party of 4 or larger so that you can sample more of the menu. And, they should add one more order kiosk and add one more person to cut the meat in order to move the line quicker. I could eat this BBQ every week. Bon Appétit!

Wow. This was easily the best meat I've had in Los Angeles…read more The pork ribs and beef ribs were out of this world -- tender, juicy, smoky, and cooked to perfection. Every bite felt like it was made with passion and precision. Chef Adam isn't just making BBQ, he's creating art. Amazing food, great presentation, and a fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back.

We stopped by Ethan's Belly Boink for dinner one evening, right as they were about to close, but…read morethey warmly welcomed us anyway. We ordered the sisig and the lechon, and both were outstanding, but the lechon truly blew us away. It had the most flavorful, juicy meat and the crispiest, most perfectly seasoned skin we've ever had in the US. It genuinely felt like a taste of home. The service was just as wonderful. Kristel was incredibly friendly and attentive, and we even got to meet the owner, Zaldy, who treated us like family. He even surprised our son with ice cream which was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. The restaurant itself is clean, cozy, and has a welcoming vibe. We loved that they have karaoke too and we ended up singing along and had a great time. Ethan's Belly Boink is a true hidden gem. We'll definitely be back soon

Love the food delicious…read more Basic customer service Cool environment Worth the drive

Okay, first piece of advice... GET HERE EARLY! We got to Quality Seafood around 9:30 AM and there…read morewas already a line. By 11:30, every table was pretty much taken. So if you think you're going to casually stroll in around lunchtime and grab a table... good luck lol. Now for the important part -- the seafood! The crab was SO fresh and absolutely delicious. The oysters were a little pricey, not gonna lie, but they were definitely worth it. Everything tasted super fresh and you really can't beat sitting by the water eating fresh seafood. Overall, we had a great experience and I would definitely come back. Just remember: come hungry and COME EARLY!

The good: fresh, flavorful seafood and great lunch/happy hour specials with a fantastic view. You…read morecan get a delicious, hearty cup of New England clam chowder and fish ceviche for $5/each. The pre-prepared dishes are served promptly. The bad: the food/order pick-up system for items that need to be grilled/fried is chaotic. You're given a number to pick up your order by the cashier and directed to the pick up window. There is someone assigned to the grill area and a different person handles the side dishes. There does not appear to be any system of communication between the two areas such that the protein is held under the heat lamp area until the other person adds the side dish (fries, coleslaw, etc) to complete the order. To make things even more chaotic, the staff does not consistently call out numbers when to food is ready for pickup. Instead, the customers crowd the pick up area calling out their own order numbers to see if it's ready. The staff is nice and they seem to try their best overall, but their current system needs to be improved.

We went to Far Fields craft brewery for the first time. Loved it. Empanada Boyz was set up on the…read moreside, frying up some of the most delicious empanadas we've ever had. We tried Buffalo Chicken one and Taco flavors inspired one. Both so good. I talked with the owner who says he started his food business during the pandemic. He will make great empanadas as orders too. We were impressed. Took his card. He also has an Instagram page. Tasty and light crust empanadas.