Nike B was amazing. The food was great and he helped us a lot. The ambience was amazing.read more

It was perfect, everything was really good and our server Nike B was really nice and made the…read moreexperience more enjoyable! We'll be back for sure

We love coming here for the terrific service and awesome food!…read more The night we came with a friend we had a star sighting. Yes. The food is that noteworthy that you can be seated next to a very young blonde academy award nominee and leave as full one can get on pad thai, and their signature fried eggplant. Just come here already, you vegans you!

I feel bad giving 3 stars, because I seem to be in the minority here but as a vegetarian that…read moreappreciates good zesty food and good-decent prices, I must be honest. Pros: + Good service + Clean place + Lots of vegetarian and vegan options + The Thai Fried Chicken was delicious and balanced! + Food presentation was excellent Cons: - Food was dry. - The Endive Cups were dense and needed some sauce. - The Mung Bean Croquette - although not bad - felt more like a fast food item; it too was dry and although the sauce and presentation were nice, it's not something to re-order. - The Meang Kham wasn't bad either, I appreciated the different flavors but for the price - as an appetizer - no. - The biggest negative were the prices. They were set as upscale, and fine dining, but the place was just average and the foods - at least what we ordered - not that good. Granted there were many options and the others might have been better, but I get the feeling this place is more about the food presentation rather than the quality of the food focused. For ~$100 (3 appetizers and 1 main entree) I left somewhat hungry. I feel there are hole-in-the wall vegan/vegetarian places that would be much better. It's a nice place but it's more show than substance (given the costs). 3.5/5

Delicious experience at Tu Madre Santa Monica! Tacos were fresh and unique with lots of flavor and…read moreMadres margarita flight with sparkles was a fun touch. Restaurant itself is beautiful and the back patio is perfect for summer. Highly recommend!

Went with tu madre catering over erewhon and glad I did. Saved money and the quality was excellent…read more Highly recommend!

Been wanting to check out Variable Cafe for so long! Was extra excited to see the Yelp Top places…read moreto eat trophy at their counter :) Out of everything I tried, the coconut shrimp was supreme. Second fave was the drunk cauliflower. And then the tikka masala. The Tikka was still good but maybe not exactly what I was expecting - very veggie heavy plate. They have so many more items on their menu I'd love to try. Oh and the teas come in a really cute beaker setup, and they can make to your desired sweetness. It's a cute little spot, space is clean, and they have a bathroom for customers. There's a small parking lot in the shopping center where you can park for free too, yay!

|[ u n v a r i a b l e l o v e ]| This review was a long…read moretime coming- this is my fav vegan resto! The quality and service is consistently great and I LOVE how delicious everything is. My go to is the Seoul bowl it's so good and perfectly marinated while still being health conscious 5/5. The newer tikka masala has been a fav lately- it's veggie based but the spices and flavor are on point, just as delicious as a non-vegan dish! I think with soy meat it could be even better, I'll see if that's an option next time, but this was 4.5/5. West coast shrimp side is really satisfying and savory. I rly should try more items here but it's hard to deviate from my favs haha. |[ s i p ]| Drinks are also decent but the star for me here is the food. I really look forward to more new food items to come. |[ n o t e s ]| Parking lot is small and kinda hit or miss but it's worth it. :) Ambiance- cute brunch spot while still health conscious.

Restaurant connected to a hotel in Santa Monica. They specialize in Mexican food here but the vibe…read moreis a more modernized/ California inspired version on Mexican food (vs. a lot of hole in the wall type taquerias you find throughout the city. The space itself feels modernized as well - it's bright and airy with seats around the bar area as well as tables throughout. The food here is fresh and beautifully presented and in terms of pricing, the menu feels more than reasonable. I came in right around opening on a Saturday and got a seat right away at the bar. it wasn't that busy so the place was very chill. I was greeted and helped by the friendliest people from the hostess to the bartender. I was reminiscing with the bartender because part of the reason I've been wanting to come here is that I actually volunteered for a charity event for years that the chef - Susan Feniger is a huge part of. I really wanted to try their jackfruit tinga tacos (which are 100% vegan for those who care). I'm personally not vegan, but I thought these were very delicious with elements that gave the dish texture and made the flavors pop. I also loved the house made pickles that came with the dish. Although it was early in the day, I had to order a michelada. And it is really delicious here! To end the meal, I also got the dessert empanada (a la mode). The cheese and guava went so well together and the vanilla ice cream just made it all that much better. I came here expecting to like this place, but left loving it. Such a great experience. Since it was earlier on a Saturday, there was plenty of metered street parking nearby.

I decided to go here on a whim since my doctor at UCLA is close by and have driven past this place…read morenumerous times. This upscale Mexican restaurant has a cool modern vibe. It is quite small though, since it's located near the corner bottom floor of a business building. Food was very good. We had scallop ceviche and fish ceviche for starters. Seafood tasted fresh and clean and had great citrus flavors. Fish ceviche had a bit of a kick and spice to it, so it's not ideal for someone who has acid reflux. For entree, I had the grilled carne asada steak, and it was delicious. It was cooked just right and had great seasonings. My only callout was that it lacked salt. I also really liked that the side beans had pork in it, so it's not the typical regular beans. Service was very friendly and attentive and orders came out at a good pace. Keep in mind, this is more upscale Mexican cuisine so portions might be smaller and pricing will be higher. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area.

Very kind employees. Not overpriced too badly and easy parking. The salads were fantastic, and I…read moreenjoyed the different drinks.

I love their salads but this location is always so slow. They always have one…read morePerson making salads for everyone waiting in line and one person just sitting around the register not even trying to be helpful. I have come several times and it happens with different employees. Not sure if it's the policy but maybe three people on the shift would be more helpful

Came across this place on line and it sounded interesting. It's vegetarian and they are open for…read morebreakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh organic cold-pressed juices and a full bar. I went with the Butcher's mushroom, quinoa & beet burger. And it didn't disappoint. They do serve an Impossible Burger, but I would recommend the beet burger. Easily one of the best vegetarian burgers I've ever had. And they don't skimp on the size. Got the special sauce on the side just in case I didn't like it. It was so good that I was dipping my potatoes in it. I will definitely go back and try the breakfast.

I didn't like my dish, it had too many competing flavors and was too strongly seasoned…read more I saw wait staff leave the bathroom and probably not wash their hands. And then there was poop toilet paper in the bathroom trash can. It was noticeable because it was filed to the top and was facing upwards. Both single stalls were occupied for 8 minutes. Making it seem like it impossible to wash my hands. My cloth napkin at the table had a brown stain on it. After seeing poop I couldn't stop thinking about poop. The food is over priced the dishes are no big deal. I would not return again. I liked the outdoor patio.

We visited this location as my friend invited us and had tried it at a different city. We came…read moreduring happy hour and Sebastian helped us. He was friendly, patient and professional. With the happy hour options we were able to try a variety of foods. We had the ceviche, the ribs, the pork belly and the taco. 10 out of 10 for all. We also had a beer and a margarita flight 10 out of 10 as well.

We had a wonderful time with our family, and the food was absolutely delicious. The photo they took…read morefor us became a wonderful keepsake and made our visit even more memorable. Thank you for a great experience!

finally got around to trying this vegan restaurant for dineLA, and i had a great experience! they…read moreseem to be going for a more upscale dinner experience, but i have heard great things about their breakfast as well! i started with the i am luminous lemonade, which was the perfect refreshing drink to pair with my meal. we tried both the delectable corn ribs and the eclectic cauliflower for starters. i really enjoyed both of them and thought they were flavorful, though the cauliflower definitely comes with more food to eat in general! i would like if they gave more corn, but it was good. i got the "i am loving" black rice bowl, and really enjoyed the crispy brussel sprouts with the pickled veg and sesame dressing. i am usually not a huge quinoa fan, but i thought this bowl was done well. i tried some of my friends "i am kansha" and WOW that smokiness on the tofu is something i haven't gotten elsewhere. we ended with the "i am appreciated" strawberry cheesecake. i was not a fan of the nutty crust myself, but i liked the cake. doesn't have much of a cheesecake texture, a lot lighter, but i appreciated the fruity fluffiness! we were able to find parking on a close by residential street. i will be back to try more items!

One of my favorite places to go eat in Venice, CA. You can truly taste that they care about their…read moreingredients and quality of the food. Delicious menu. I wish they would bring back their lasagna, as it was one of my favorite dishes. I recommend trying out anything with lion's mane or to add it to your dish.

One of my favorite spots. Love their Soup of the Day and their falafel wrap. They have indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. Love that they serve breakfast all day too. Highly recommend

Very rude hostess. I won't be coming back any time soon because of her. They need to hire better…read morestaff to greet customers.