Ok, STOP and get in here quick! We were surprised with how amazingly delicious everything we…read moreordered was! The flavors are so rich and original, house made, and mind-blowing. The flavors remind me of food my dad would make as a Hong Kong chef. The flavors taste like a cross between Hong Kong and Vietnamese cuisine. The owners operate the place as well and are as mom and pop as it gets! We got the OG Beef and the OG Pork noodles as well as the Dim Sum and Jackfruit sticky rice. We had the privilege of chatting with the owners and apparently they drive all the way to LA once a week to restock on inventory. No wonder why everything was next level! Ambiance was very chill and mellow. Perfect for a family meal or casual night with friends. We will easily be coming back! ... Michelin Bib Gourmand worthy!!!

I'd say the spirit of the employees friendliness and service was good. The food overall as "OK"…read more(three stars as defined by Yelp), and that is acceptable, something I'd say was "good enough" to be "okay" and would not turn it down or not, not recommend it to others. It's not "destination dining" but is located next to Diddy Reese's Cookies and Ice Cream which is how I stumbled upon this place next door. The food was okay. I'd say the Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet lacked a quantity sized portion of the fish and had too many fillers to make the dish seem bigger than it was in quality. The Pad See Ew, we tried was okay, nothing monumentally special, it was serviceable. So, that's where nothing was impressive but nothing was too offensive either, it just could have been better maybe the price lower and portions higher?

Haha didn't realize The Study is also on Yelp. It's definitely a great sandwich, pizza, salad, and…read morebreakfast spot for those with UCLA swipes :) Everything I've had here from the sandwiches to the pizzas to the smoothies have been great. Really can't go wrong with any option, and you can customize most of the stuff to your preferences. If you want a quick, filling breakfast, the skillets and waffles are ready almost instantaneously. The staff is also super friendly and the entire place is super nice for studying, with quiet rooms if you need. It does get crowded sometimes, especially during finals, so definitely get there early and grab some breakfast!

The Study at Hedrick is a stylish cozy place for students to grab meals while lounging in the cafe…read morechairs (there's a fireplace as well). They serve a variety of food, ranging from sandwiches, bagels, croissants, and waffles. There are a lot of students waiting for their food but my order came out in around 5-10 minutes. I ordered a Chocolate Hazelnut and Fruit Crepe. The crepe was less fluffy than expected, a bit tough, but it was full of fruit and plenty of chocolate hazelnut syrup.

Amazing service! Friendly and the bacons egg and cheese burrito was amazing! So was the guacamole…read more We will be back for a visit soon!

Excellent food and even better service. I ordered ahead and when I arrived my food was coming out.read more

DE NEVE LATE NIGHT - UCLA…read more 7.11/10 -- Review: this spot definitely slaps when you are hungry late at night. you got chicken tenders, burgers, chicken burgers, and their specialties. the line can get really long, but it's worth it if you're with a group of friends. personally, I don't really eat this as much because I eat a lot at the dining halls, but this place is definitely a good spot once in a while. I do not have pictures of the chicken tenders, but go UCLA! woooooooooooooo. I love UCLA.

Last year, this place was my go to for late night because the chicken tenders are just amazing!…read moreNotice I put "last year" because it USED to be extremely delicious. I don't know what happened, but 5 of the 5 times I went this year, quality has dropped drastically. That also explains why there are many days where there is basically no line. Back then, the line was long enough where it took me 10-30 minutes to order. Now, you can easily just order and grab your food in less than 5 minutes. It may probably be due to Hedrick study or better options, but honestly I'm very sad that this place has gone so downhill :( Please make the chicken tenders better again because I really treasure this fattening late night food when I crave those chicken tenders

Gogobop is fantastic! Located conveniently next to UCLA's campus- Gogobop is like an elevated,…read moreKorean Cava experience. The ingredients are super fresh and the bowl I got was an enormous portion size. The service was really fast and friendly. Being located in Westwood, the vibe was laid back and it was nice to sit outside. The beef I got was really tender and the kim chi, onions and sprouts all worked really well together. The Gogobop sauce was a savory, spicy mayo.

I have been a loyal GoGoBop customer for many years and have visited this location countless times…read more I have always enjoyed the food and have consistently received friendly service from most of the staff. This is the first time I have ever felt the need to leave a negative review. Unfortunately, there is one tall male employee who has served me on several occasions. Based on my personal experience, every time he has been the one preparing my bowl, the portions have been significantly smaller than those served by other employees--not just the rice, but nearly every item. A bowl that is normally filled close to the top by other staff has consistently been only about one-third full when he prepares it. Each time he has served me, I have left feeling hungry. Today, while waiting in line, I honestly hoped that someone else would be serving me. Unfortunately, he was the employee at the counter. I ordered three portions of rice and one vegetable. From the very beginning of my order, he repeatedly acted as though he could not understand what I was saying, even though I was speaking clearly. The customers standing behind me could clearly understand my order and even tried to explain it to him, but he continued saying that he could not understand. As he prepared my bowl, he again gave me much smaller portions than the standard serving. The three portions of rice together were roughly equivalent to what I would normally expect from a single standard scoop. At that point, I knew I would not have enough food for my meal. Because he repeatedly said he could not understand me, I finally asked if another employee could please help me instead. When I pointed to the food to clarify what I meant, he responded by saying, "Don't raise your hand so high." I found this unnecessarily rude and dismissive. For a moment, I even wondered whether ordering three portions of rice was somehow inappropriate. I am currently following a meal plan designed by my nutritionist, and this is simply the amount of food I am supposed to eat. Afterward, I spoke with the Chef Manager and asked whether ordering three portions of rice was a problem. She clearly told me that it was not my fault at all and that my order was completely reasonable. Because I felt so uncomfortable, I got back in line and purchased another bowl just so I would not have to be served by the same employee again. This time, the Chef Manager assisted me. She immediately understood everything I said, treated me with professionalism and respect, apologized for my experience, and assured me that if I returned in the future, she would make sure I would not have to be served by that employee again. I truly appreciate the Chef Manager's professionalism. However, no customer should have to ask for a different employee simply to receive the correct portions and be treated with basic courtesy. This review is not about receiving extra food. It is about receiving the standard portions that every paying customer should expect and being treated with respect. After many years of supporting GoGoBop, I left feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and deeply disappointed. I sincerely hope management reviews this incident and addresses it appropriately, because one employee should not be able to undermine the positive reputation that the rest of the staff has worked hard to build.

Food: I got the flutas plate which only had the chicken option, it was crisp and came with rice and…read morebeans. I tried the hot and medium green salsas with the food and it came with chips on the side. I will definitely be back to try the other food options since the flutas hit the spot. Service: immediately greeted with a smile and helped, the food came out pretty quickly and was hot Ambience: laid back, patio area and inside tables with a tv

I've never been more excited to write a review of a restaurant…read more Having been to Nina's multiple times, I knew I'd want to indulge in a carnitas burrito after donating plasma earlier in the evening. It's got carnitas, refried beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, cheese and salsa inside, and initially the burritos were about 1/2 the size of a chipotle burrito. Now, the burritos are about the size of a medium chipotle burrito, PACKED with delicious carnitas meat that is super flavorful, devoid of any gristly or fatty pieces, just pure goodness in every bite. I truly felt as though it was a religious experience eating this burrito, I truly didn't want it to stop it was that good! I nearly didn't finish it, and I eat a crap ton of food in one sitting, but alas, I persevered. In terms of the logistics: called ahead, the burrito was ready within 10 minutes served hot and wrapped to-go. For chips, salsa, and my burrito it was $13.47 for everything. Are you kidding me?! In this economy; that's an incredible price for a truly exemplary Mexican dinner in Santa Monica. Lastly, the cute salsa bar has excellent choices, and my go-to is the avocado salsa: fresh, mild spice, and a refreshing cool taste juxtaposed with the meaty hearty rice, beans and meat. Small restaurant with 6 or 7 tables, clean, and perfect. Sadly, I was the only one there. PLEASE, for the love of God, try this spot!! The staff is LOVELY, kind Latinas working there; I felt like my Tia was behind the counter in the kitchen cooking for me. It's CHEAP (ish), DELICIOUS; and SCRUM-DIDDLY-UMPTIOUS.

I had lunch today at the beach house Café at the W hotel. My daughter and I had one order of fish…read moretacos and one order of chicken tacos. There were two street sized tacos in each order and my daughter and I had one of each type of taco. We also got an order of french fries. The chicken tacos had layers of flavor that you don't ordinarily get with tacos and the battered fish was very tasty, fresh and not at all oily. The blue corn tortillas were very flavorful as well. Everything tasted really fresh. The french fries or some of the best french fries I've ever had. If you only like shoestring or skinny fries, these will not work for you. If you like thick fries or steak fries, oh my gosh, these are for you. Absolutely delicious! They were soft and fluffy on the inside and nice and crisp (but not hard) on the outside. They had some type of seasoning on them that was mild, but not salty, and gave the potatoes a nice flavor. I was not a fan of the sauce that comes with the french fries but my daughter was so I would say at least try it, but get it on the side. The service was friendly and efficient. They take your plates away as soon as you take the last bite. . What will make this lunch memorable is hours after eating if you belch a residual flavor reminds you either how good the tacos were or how good the french fries were. I thought the price was a little hefty only because the tacos were street taco size; but they were nicely filled. Being the restaurant is at the W Hotel the price shouldn't be surprising. The order of french fries was $15. I'm frugal but would order them again if I go back. All in all, it was an excellent lunch just enough food since we were going somewhere after that that required walking. Therefore, it was the right amount of food to consume. (For an ordinary meal, though, I could easily eat 4 tacos and 1/2 order of fries. )

Beach house * located at the W in Beverley Hills, if I'm being honest I expected so much more. But…read moreI guess you can never have your hopes up for a hotel restaurant! This place is located outside by the pool. My friend and I were visiting guests that were staying there so that's why we ate here! First off it took us saying we were cold multiple times for them to come turn on a heat lamp. We got a round of drinks. I got the steak tacos and a cheese quesadilla! The quesadilla had chicken in it, which annoyed me. The drinks were okay. I got a frozen pina colda that didn't even come with a cherry! We also got chips and gauc for the table- thankfully they didn't mess that up! The service was okay. The waiter let us split the check 3 ways which was nice. W hotel... do better! You have a reputation and this place is like a glorified hole in the wall! Would not come back!

Stopped by this happening place before watching a movie down the block and was not disappointed…read more Good service, the drinks were tasty (I had a Michelada). Ordered the Plato mixto and it was very good. We ordered a side of mole to try and it was good. Definitely want to come back and try a molcajete

Convenient location with a lot of other businesses around and street parking. They have good deals…read morefor happy hour and daily specials. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. I appreciate a business that remembers you when you come back and they engage in friendly conversations. Food was delicious. I had the carne asada plate and it was a good amount of meat and the rice and beans were good too. My sister was craving pozole but they sold out when we went on a Sunday for lunch, so she opted for the Caldo de Res instead. She liked the soup but thought the meat was a little on the tough side. But overall, we had a good time and thought everything was flavorful. Ambiance is fun, it has a bar in front and there is also more seating at the back for larger groups as well.