I'm a big fan of true food kitchen, and have been to the Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, and Newport…read morelocation. This was my first time in the El Segundo location and I absolutely loved it! It's located in a shopping area in El Segundo called The Point. Parking: parking can be a little tricky, but it's free parking! Such an anomaly in the LA area lol. Kat was our waitress and she was phenomenal. Camine also came by and she was so hospitable. Everything that we ordered was on point! (Pun intended lol). My daughter got the cheese pizza and my son got the penne pasta. I kind of wish they had a side of vegetables or fruit, but thankfully, I had just given my kids some fruit before, so avoided the mom guilt lol. The edamame dumplings is an absolute must! It's an umami flavored dish! We also got the eggplant dish, and it was really good! If you've been to elephante in Santa Monica, it kind of reminds me of that, but the eggplant is a little bit more dense, but really great flavors. You may have to order an extra eggplant dip, because the ratio isn't exactly favorable towards the eggplant. Got the kale salad with shrimp. The shrimp was cooked to perfection! Kale was pretty good, but asked for extra cheese. My husband was all about the burger and he claimed it was one of the best burgers he's ever had! He got an IPA beer and I got a watermelon mint Mojito. It was really good, but I think I will try the skinny margarita next time. The price is actually pretty reasonable for the clean /delicious food! We are most definitely coming back!

Zero stars. Truly one of the WORST restaurants we've ever been to. The service was atrocious, and…read morethe food was subpar. We appreciated the gluten-free options, but that was the only positive. The restaurant wasn't super busy (6:45 PM on a weekday), but we still had to wait 15 minutes for a table. And when we were finally seated, the host didn't leave us with menus. It took almost 20 minutes for our waitress to even acknowledge us, so my husband got the menus himself. Meanwhile, tables all around us were being seated with menus and being served while we were completely overlooked. We truly felt invisible. Although our server eventually showed up with waters and took our order, things didn't get any better. Our food took almost 30 minutes. The pizza was burnt and barely warm, while the burger and fries were at least hot. My husband actually enjoyed the burger, but the fries were hard. We were starving, so we ate what we could. The water was warm and the glasses were filthy, but we didn't bother asking for new waters given how bad the service was. By the end of the meal, it was obvious the servers had no idea what they were doing. Maybe the restaurant was understaffed, but it was clear they were disorganized and had no system in place. I've worked as a server before, and it's SO important to multitask. If you're bringing drinks to one table, you should also be monitoring or checking on your other tables to see if they need anything. Instead, it felt like every task required a separate trip, which made the service painfully slow. Overall, eating here was a complete waste of time and money. It's a shame because we came here based on the positive reviews, and our experience couldn't have been more different.

Love this place! This was our first visit. We made a reservation on opentable and were seated…read moreoutside under a big umbrella. The host and server were both wonderful. Pez was our server and she was so helpful with our menu choices. We had the handmade dumplings, spring rolls, and imperial rolls. Plenty of food for 2. Everything was flavorful and fresh. We loved the spring rolls and the imperial rolls most of all. The dumplings were delicious as well but the rolls were full of flavor and lots of crudites with them which we loved. The parking at the point can be challenging so patience is a must. There is lots to see and shop at this wonderful shopping/eating center but Little Sisters is a must! So many healthy and fresh menu choices!

I really liked the restaurant location and decor; inside and outside eating spaces. Full bar and an…read moreinteresting menu. There are several shortcomings. The overall service was only fair at best. I think they were short on staff. The restaurant was busy but not jammed. Our servers were friendly and did help with suggestions but getting the food out in a timely and orderly fashion was really lacking. We ordered 2 starters. We got one order and then 15-20 minutes later we got the 2nd order. When it came to our main course, my friend's dinner arrived and mine showed up 5-10 minutes later. The quality and taste of our meal was just ok. Spring rolls good, dumplings were only ok. They were salty and were not very flavorful. The sea bass was nice but overall nothing special. The curry chicken was good but not great. Good heat and variety of veggies. The portions were fine Little sister's is a good place to go if you're near the point but could stand some improvement

I visited Northern Cafe about two weeks ago while I was out shopping and realized I was starving. I…read morelooked up what was nearby and was pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant just a short walk away. Sorry for the late review--I never seem to write them on the actual day of my visit! We arrived during lunch hours and discovered they offer lunch specials, which were surprisingly affordable. I have to admit, I'm usually skeptical of very inexpensive lunch specials because, as we say where I'm from, "sometimes cheap ends up being expensive." In other words, I worry that lower prices might mean lower quality. That was absolutely not the case here. The biggest surprise of the meal was the dan dan noodles. Wow. They were absolutely delicious--easily one of the highlights of the meal. Honestly, everything we ordered was very good. The service from our server, Carlos, was great, and another server who was blond and spoke Spanish was even more attentive. Both were very friendly and helpful. We were so hungry when we arrived that we completely missed the "Wait to be Seated" sign and almost walked halfway through the restaurant before realizing our mistake--our apologies for that! The restaurant itself feels cozy and welcoming. I visit this shopping area quite often, and I'm really glad I discovered Northern Cafe because I will definitely be coming back from time to time. If you're looking for a delicious and affordable lunch, I highly recommend trying their lunch specials. The quality of the food far exceeded my expectations, and I don't think you'll regret giving this place a try.

Decent spot! Been here a few times. Reasonable prices and good food. This location's menu items are…read moredifferent from other Northern Cafes so be prepared if you're expecting to order a specific item... they may not have it. But what they DO have is pretty good! No complaints from us. Their beef rolls were cooked well and weren't too salty. Good portion sizes too for what you're paying. We also got their sturdy fry noodles and house special beef noodles. The broth for their house special beef noodles were SOLID. I'd get this one again when I come back. Solid tofu dish too As for the ambiance, it was nice! Not noisy, not too quiet. Families were here as well as single diners.

I've been to a few Japanese restaurants in downtown El Segundo over the years. How on earth did I…read moremiss this gem!? Huge props to my coworker for suggesting this place. Hidden in plain sight, Kagura is a top tier Japanese dining experience. It should be noted that this place is more $$$ than it is $$, and that's a compliment. I dropped $50+ here and it was easy to say it was worth it. I treat myself to the Kagura Gozen chef especial that was limited on how many was served per day and a Orion Okinawa draft beer. Plus, I had leftovers. The chef special came with more-than-a-little of everything. Each dish was unique and delicious. I was treated to a full spread of amazing Japanese cuisine. Sashimi was fresh, katsu was thick and juicy with a lightly breaded crust, eel was flavorful and soft, and the soba noodles were perfect. The restaurant is clean and beautifully laid out. I got vibes of actually being in Japan. If you have a reservation, you can get a private booth. The attractive staff were fantastic. Friendly and fast. Water glass was always full and empty dishes were promptly removed. Last tid bits. Two clean solo bathrooms and street parking.

This was my first time eating at this Kagura location. Normally whenever I come to Kagura, I always…read moreorder one of their katsu bentos because they're consistently delicious. This time, I noticed this location offers special Gozen set meals that I hadn't seen before. They had a limited Dinner Gozen on the menu with only 10 sets available each night. Of course I had to order it. The set came with a little bit of everything: sushi, sashimi, katsu, eel rice, toro rice, ikura rice, soba, a variety of small cold side dishes, soup, and salad. It was a huge meal and I was honestly surprised I managed to finish the whole thing. I really enjoyed it because you get to try so many different items in one meal. If you're like me and love Japanese food, this is a great way to sample a little bit of everything without having to order a bunch of separate dishes. Everything tasted fresh and the quality was excellent. The restaurant itself isn't very big, so it can get pretty busy. They do take reservations though, which I'd recommend if you're planning to come during dinner. Overall, I really enjoyed this special Gozen meal and would definitely come back. It was a fun experience and a great value for the variety and quality of food you get.

We have always come as big party here! Whenever someone's birthday or something to celebrate!…read moreThis is a small store with the best braised beef short ribs and soups. Very friendly service and unlimited side dishes, definitely recommend

We stopped by for their morning special. You can choose from 4 soups for $12.99. An incredible deal…read morefor such a filling breakfast. The deal is from 9-11am. We got the seollongtang and the pork gukbap. Both were hearty and delicious. The pork belly in the gukbap was SO tender the fat dissolves in your mouth. The bachan selection was standard, but their kimchi really stood out. It's much more flavorful than your standard restaurant or grocery store kimchi (not watery or one dimensional tasting). The inside is modest and cozy. Not tiny but not quite comfortable enough for large groups. Service was warm and welcoming. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely come back again. We were also pleased to learn that you can purchase a big container of their kimchi! The staff filled up a 32oz container of kimchi for us to take home, which was $8.

Um... wow! Everything was delicious here including (hold on...) the anchovies on the white bean…read morebruschetta!!! Ohhh my... and their lemon meringue pie (while I would say it was more of a key lime pie) was pretty darn good. The Pig & Fig flatbread is a must try! There was no little tiny pieces on there but full-blown chunks of fig! Yum!!!! The prosciutto wrapped melons drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette was so refreshing paired with my G&T! Service was outstanding & the restaurant was extremely accommodating! Great spot to bring a group if in the area.

My wife and I celebrated our 9 year anniversary yesterday and I decided to take her to Tin Roof. We…read morehad gone there for one of our very first dates and we loved it then and it still holds up now. Made reservations a few days ahead and Gary reached out to see if there was anything he could help accommodate with to make our evening special. That was a very nice gesture. There have been many changes to the place since we've last been and the ambience was very nice outside and in. Could lean fancy or as casual as you'd like. We had the roasted Brussels sprouts, steak frites and the scallops. Everything was amazing! Good quality, cooked well. Steak was exactly medium rare and scallops were cooked to perfection. Word of advice, if you get the Brussel Sprouts, get extra bread to soak up the sauce as you enjoy the sprouts. Can't wait til the next time!

Came in today with a guest from out of town and decided on an old tried and true, but not what I…read morewould normally get. Simply put, that means bacon and eggs and little to no bells and whistles. But guess what? Everything came out to order, and once again this was another solid outing overall. And while the food is certainly not discounted or cheap by any stretch, all things being equal when you take into account the ac, (lol-it is super hot out here), the ambience, and a hopeful great server, you're going to win. The CSA (Customer Service All Star) of this experience was Pilar T.

I didn't even get a chance to order my food. The server was an absolute nightmare. He rushed off…read morewhen I asked him questions and got an attitude. We had a large party celebrating a going away. And it felt to me since we were majority African Americans he did not want to accommodate. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant unless they train their staff to be pleasant to all parties of age, race, and cree

Come try the new menu!…read more Wonderful experience overall! Daliah and Ronald are epic! The entire staff was so helpful upbeat and friendly. The food was amazing as always.

Stopped by the Mendocino Farms on PCH in El Segundo for a quick bite and wasn't disappointed. The…read moreservice was fast, friendly, and the ingredients tasted fresh. My order: * The Farm Club: You really can't go wrong with this one. The pickled red onions and herb aioli give it such a nice tang compared to a standard club sandwich. The turkey was high-quality and the bread held up perfectly. * Spicy Curried Couscous: I had to grab a side of their signature couscous, and it didn't disappoint. It has that signature roasted cauliflower and just the right amount of spice to balance out the sandwich. It's easily one of the best sides on their menu. The highlight of this visit was definitely sitting outside (inside is ok, a bit noisy and crowded). The patio area is clean, spacious, and perfect for catching some sun while you eat but most tables are shaded by umbrellas. Even though it's right off PCH, it's a great spot to relax and enjoy the El Segundo breeze. A couple Tips: * Parking: The plaza can get a little tight during the peak lunch hour, so give yourself a few extra minutes or try to arrive just before the 12:00 PM rush. * Ordering: If you're in a hurry, their mobile pickup is always super seamless at this location and can help you get in and out or you can take your food and eat in the park like courtyard area. I'll definitely be back next time I'm craving a solid sandwich and some fresh air!