First u should know this is a takeout spot where u pick up your food lol i came in looking for a…read morerestaurant. There's parking in the back or metered everywhere in the area I would've never thought tenders could be this good. They've got so many different flavors and each one is good. The extra spicy won't kill u and this is coming from a non spicy food eater. It's easy to say everything on the menu is good but it's actually true. The only thing that was just ok was the cookie but u probably aren't there for desserts. The sauce is literally drippin and it makes from mild to hot worth tasting. These tenders ain't small either it's filling. I can see why it's award winning honestly

They take forever to make the food. My order was supposed to be ready 645 and I was still waiting…read moreat 7:15 Mind you, I was picking this up as dinner before my flight. So I am very close to being late. They did answer my phone call and did their best to explain how busy they are but still not happy about this experience

checked out anzu at its new location, sharing the same space as menya tigre. i loved the chicken…read morekaraage with the curry. ask for a side of their mayo!

We were in the area and the menu looked good. Service was good and I was pleasantly surprised how…read moregood the chicken karaage was. A salad comes with the order with a delicious ginger dressing and hubby made a comment on how good it was . His curry shrimp had plump shrimp and curry had a good flavor. Would definitely recommend this place.

My first time trying Peruvian food and wow!!…read more The Lomo Saltado was so tender and flavorful. The fried fish tacos were perfectly battered and fried, I liked the onions on top as it helps cut through the friedness of it all. Yucca fries were delish, dip it in the green sauce and it's perfection. The ceviche was fresh and bright. Love the citrusy sauce at the bottom, yum! The corn is not like the regular corn we have at the grocery store. It has a bit more bite to it in terms of texture like it's not soft. Passion fruit juice was absolutely needed after all day on the beach. The cake has swirls of dulce de leche, very tasty. I would come back just for the lomo saltado alone! Service was friendly and fast. They have a few tables inside and a few outside. Right on the Venice boardwalk so if you dine outside, you also get a show with your meal.

March 20, 2026 | Friday | Venice Beach Boardwalk | What a fun and continued adventure when I met up…read morewith my neighbor once again, as I randomly spotted a colorful looking exotic restaurant! The location turned out to be El Huarique Peruvian Kitchen! What a delicious find that turns up the flavor and definitely the heat! Be careful what you ask for! Haha! Fish Ceviche | Yes, please! Now, at first bite, for some odd reason, I thought the dish was going to be hot, but it was cold and absolutely delicious! Taking our server Mauricio's advice, I tried each item separately on my plate and then mixed it up... Yummy! New flavors had my taste buds doing a happy dance over and over again! Haha! I would absolutely 100% get this dish again! The flavors were electric once combined! Turn up the Heat | Our server Mauricio asked my spice level and I confidently said spicy! He asked if I was sure and I told him the story about me being in India, requesting a spicier version of a dish & the Chef coming out to take a look at me, because he couldn't believe I wanted spicier! Haha! Comedy Hour | I was enjoying every flavorful bite of the Fish Ceviche, when all of a sudden my body started to heat up! I was like, I can handle a bit of spice... And then suddenly my tongue got really warm and I could hardly feel it... Then my eyes started to water... And suddenly I lost focus in the conversation I was having with my friend & the traveler! I could hardly talk, because it was honestly that spicy! Haha! I bet it was also the sneaky little red onions, in addition to the other spices! Help, Please | I spotted Mauricio and asked him if he had any bread or yogurt, because my mouth was on fire! He didn't! He recommended water, which I had already tried! My friend, she recommended plantains, which I had also tried! The traveler ended up recommending the lettuce on my plate, which ended up helping for sure! After a while, my mouth started to cool down, thank goodness! Eye Spot Spice | Just when my mouth started to cool down, my friend accidentally touched her eye, which must have had spice on it! The girl at the next table, dining with her significant other, immediately came to her rescue! I asked our server Mauricio for a cup of water so she could flush out her eye! The girl at the next table told her to rub her eye with her hair... Which oddly helped! Plantains | I can always appreciate plantains, as I love them! They arrived at our table and quite plentiful! I appreciated that the flavor was just the right amount of sweet and savory... Perfect! As conversation flowed easily between me, my friend, and the traveler! I invited him to enjoy the plantains with us, which he did! Fried Rice | My friend, ordered this dish and invited me to share it with her! OMG! I highly recommend, so flavorful and definitely shareable! I happily enjoyed every bite that I put onto my plate! Customer Service | Mauricio was top-tier! He was patient, kind and so much fun to explore the menu with! He really wanted us to have the Peruvian experience, considering it was both me and my friends first time having Peruvian food... as far as I know! Seating | Both inside and outside! We sat on the outside patio! Happy Meeting | While waiting for my friend to arrive at the restaurant, a friendly worldwide traveler, who was currently in town, helped me with the menu! Though his meal included chicken, a dish he frequently orders when he's in town, he invited me to explore the veggie part of the menu and mentioned that the food was really good here! Something made me trust his recommendation and I'm glad I did! We had fun chatting with the friendly traveler! Overall | Oh my goodness! Hahaha! Between the flavorful Fish Ceviche that was too hot to handle, sweet and savory Plantains, the customer service via Mauricio, an extension of me and my friends spa day, & other friendly customers, made for a memorable evening! I'm excited to do it again, definitely turning down the spice level and exploring more of the menu! Thanks again, Mauricio & the friendly traveler! We shall all meet again! Let's go!!

just went to the beach. driving up the 405…read more.. where to get dinner? found this place on yelp. good lorrrd it was all so good!! dishes that we tried: steak sandwich with fries 1/4 dark rotisserie chicken, rice & beans and chicken tacos (same meat from rotisserie) IT WAS ALL SO GOOOOOOOOD. we need to return to try every other thing on the damn menu. kindest people, too!! only thing i wish is that we had leftovers.

As a Peruvian, I came in with high expectations, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to them…read more Overall, I'd rate the experience a 5/10. I started with the fish ceviche ($25.99). The restaurant said it was made with white sea bass, but the fish was cut into unusually large cubes that were awkward to eat and a bit too firm to bite through comfortably. More importantly, the fish itself lacked flavor. The biggest disappointment, however, was the leche de tigre. Instead of the bright, citrusy, balanced flavor that defines a great Peruvian ceviche, it tasted more like a ginger soup. The ginger completely overpowered the dish, making it difficult to recognize the classic flavors of authentic Peruvian ceviche. The chicken skewers were also underwhelming. When I order Peruvian-style skewers, I expect them to be grilled over charcoal or an open flame, with a smoky aroma and a nicely charred exterior. Instead, these lacked that signature grilled flavor. While the seasoning had potential, they were noticeably over-salted, and the bottom pieces were soggy, almost as if they had been sitting in their own juices instead of coming straight off the grill. What made the experience harder to justify was the price. We spent over $70 before tip for two entrées, two drinks, and a small side of huancaína sauce. At those prices, I expect authentic flavors and strong execution. Unfortunately, neither dish delivered enough quality to match the cost. The service was friendly, and I genuinely wanted to like this place, but the food fell short. Los Angeles has some excellent Peruvian restaurants, and based on this visit, I don't think Huarique is one I'd return to.

We went on 6/18 and didn't realize that it was minutes before closing time we ordered the coconut…read morefried chicken and ropa vieja plate which were delicious but the service was just as good. Jose our server was amazing and extremely attentive when we realized it was so late we immediately asked for our plates to be made to go and Jose offered to stay back so we could eat there, we will definitely be going back for such amazing food and service.

Yes it's double price of El Pollo Loco but it's twice as good! And I love El Pollo Loco for the…read moresimplicity and value. You're next to the beach, there's plentiful sauce and the chicken is succulent and spicy. Get the medium if you like HOT and if you like really hot get the hot!

Going back for the fries! And honestly everything was prepared well so I look forward to trying…read moreother things on the menu. The staff was great, the place was empty but my friend and I were there for a bit and it was a chill vibe to hang out. The downside for me was that sweet was just too sweet. The lemonade we watered down, but overall was delicious. The Loganberry I would pass on, and would not recommend. It was the kind of sweet like knotts berry farm jam. If that's your thing then get them, but I was hoping for a more savory with just a hung sweet. Overall I would come back which is why im giving it a 5. Seriously I would go back just for the fries. So frigging good. And definitely go with the TRUFF and parm fries

The chicken burger is excellent, well seasoned, moist, and perfectly cooked. The fries, if you like…read morethem thick cut, are on-point. Went with some coleslaw for veggies and honestly that was a great compliment. Add in a projector for sports on TV and it felt like a solid place for the game and a meal, they were pretty quite when I went so decidedly chill for vibe-- can't say how they would be if they were more busy. If I ate fried chicken more often I might come back more often.

My wife, 4-year old son, and I absolutely loved coming here. This family business has great food…read moreand the service was wonderful. The owner was very warm, friendly and accommodating. The chicken pho was clean hearty and delicious. It comes with a dipping sauce for the chicken that was very nice. The chicken bahn mi had a really nice savory flavor and the bread was light and flakey. The shrimp spring rolls were good sized, filling and refreshing. We will be back!

Some basics: Family owned. Manned by 3-4 people max. Super small and cozy (only counter seats)…read more True Authentic Vietnamese. For the amount of demand from DoorDash orders, window side orders, and dine-in orders, the server took care of everyone in the timeliest of fashion with kindness, positivity, and max efficiency. Very impressed. 20/10 in service. Spring rolls super fresh and light. Peanut sauce wasn't too sweet and I liked the thicker consistency. Summer mango salad special...stellar. The combination of mango, calamari, shrimp, basil, and peanuts might be weird at first but it worked beautifully together for a fresh summer bite. Vietnamese ice coffee is rich, dark, and perfectly sweet. One of the best I've had in a while. Will be my go to Vietnamese spot in the westside. Highly recommend to those looking for a quality light and fresh meal.

6/20, free mango sticky rice with every order for the 100 people to celebrate their 1 year…read moreanniversary! It's amazing! I can't believe it. The owner Nute is such kind soul. Simply love her! Also they are doing a iPhone 17 giveaway to celebrate their 1 year. You can enter by taking a photo and tagging them on IG or FB, the winners will be announced on Monday. They got new items such as teriyaki chicken and orange chicken but their actual thai food is really on point! As always on Saturday, if you purchase a bowl, you get a free thai tea!!!

I was so excited when I saw the video on IG tagged by Smorgasburg but encountered terrible service…read moreinstead. Ordered an original roti. Asked for it to be made like they do in Thailand which is typically a square. It came out round like a roti canai. They are reheating precooked roti and not stretching it fresh like they do in the video. And considering they are only reheating, it shouldn't have taken nearly 30 mins to get my 1 roti. Stood by the stand waiting just to discover they had been filing content with an influencer and making their 4/5 orders before actually making ordering for their paying customers. They also place the roti on a counter they wiped with a dirty towel sitting in its own oil before serving it to you. Actual roti itself isn't that good. It's cooked in oil instead of butter. And it's the same oil they've been using all day. You can taste the used oil. Super disappointing.