Food 5/5: hands down the best bbq in LA. It's in the Ally way behind the house, and they sell out…read moreFAST! So you better get it before it's sold out. Meat literally melts in your mouth. It's so juicy and meaty. Mmmmmmm yummy. Bbq sauce is also really tasty. Normally it's too sweet but the smokey cow was perfectly balanced. Service 5/5: the serving size is also HUGE! Can feed your whole family. I highly highly recommend it!

It has been well over 3 years ago that we have had Smokey Cow. It was located on Sherman Way in Van…read moreNuys before they took a long hiatus. We were thrilled when we saw Smokey Cow resumed business and we were lucky enough to get some scrumptious BBQ before heading back to NorCal. Our favorite was the Beef Rib. This trip our favorite was the Brisket. My son said it ranks up there with Franklin's and Jack Black's in Texas, home of some of the best BBQ in the nation. The Brisket had an excellent smoke ring, nice seasoning and most of all it was super tender. Just outstanding, hard to get this good of brisket. The Beef Rib and Pork Ribs were pretty good but probably left on the grill just a tinge longer so it wasn't quite as moist as the last time I had Smokey Cow. I also had the homemade Mac and Cheese, pickles, chips and cole slaw. They make everything including the sauce except for the chips. Brisket 5+ Beef Ribs 4.25 Pork Ribs 4.25 Mac and Cheese 4.0 Sauces and sides 4.5 Great guys 5.0 Overall, excellent BBQ, nice guys and priced normally for BBQ faire. On my next trip to SoCal, I will be stopping by to get excellent BBQ and great service. If you haven't been there before, look for the alley entrance that goes behind the houses where the garages are and look for the lighted entrance. Go early, you don't want to miss out on some of the best BBQ in the area. Smokey Cow is my #1 BBQ, Swinging Door #2 and Bludso's #3.

If you haven't tried Baco yet, you are definitely missing out on life! This is one of my favorite…read morefoods that I literally crave on daily basis! The seasoning is sooooo good that you literally could have 3-4 bacos in one night! Especially the spicy taste is phenomenal! Perfect way to spend your Tuesday or Thursday night! Amazing food and great vibes! Must have!

Baco time at Baco Me Baby!!! Have your ever had a baco or the burger here at Baco's!? Wow!!! There…read morebaco and burgers have a unique taste and seasoning that I have not tasted anywhere else. Their secret sauce is just fire and one of a kind. Baco Me Baby is open Tuesday and Thursday between the hours old 7 pm to 12 am in Burbank and I really recommend anyone local or visiting the area to try their food. I'm super thrilled with the bacos and burgers and will definitely be coming here more frequently to enjoy the food and vibe. Everyone I've met here and hangout with is amazing. I definitely give these gentleman 5+ 's. I wish I could give more.

Element Vegan Cuisine is a pop up restaurant that primarily sells Asian-inspired dishes from sushi…read moreand poke. I decided to try out their poke nachos. It cost $22.05. What's nice is that there's a good quantity of wonton chips but unfortunately, the overall taste was just not good. It wasn't good enough for me to finish it. The eel sauce, spicy mayo and such just did not combine well with the wonton chips. It got to the point where I was just looking for the spicy tuna but they put so little of it in the whole thing that I had to just throw it out.

I tried their vegan pretzel dog and Oreo cookie braided pretzel. It was way bigger than I thought…read moreand tasted amazing. They serve it fresh and hot too so you get the best bang for your buck- I would highly recommend the spot!

Kaleido Coffee in Burbank is a hipster hidden gem--urban vibes with a camper as the coffee homebase…read moreinside a campground-style nursery setup. Super clean and a perfect switch-up from the usual coffee spots. I ordered the Rosella Tea (hibiscus tea), freshly infused and made to order. Takes a little extra time, but trust--it's worth it. Warm hospitality and a perfect spot for a quick pick-me-up or outdoor work meetup. Must-try when you're in Burbank!

I wanted to try the miso out of curiosity but unfortunately they didn't have at that time…read more Barista is so nice and the place is just so relaxing with all the plants surrounding you while you're having a coffee(even though its along the road) I must say their coffee is kind off new to me and i would love to try them all

Welcome to The Sourdough Daddy, a five star service and savory bagel pop up shop catering to all…read morethe bready needs in the Los Angeles area from North Hollywood to West Hollywood and few awesome spots in-between, including: Haley Wines Bullet Bar LA Farm Cup Coffee Elysian Barbershop (East Hollywood/Hollywood/Melrose Hill area) I've been hearing about this amazing place for the past couple months and was finally able to try they out. Their 100% naturally leavened bagels come in a a variety of flavors as do their spreads. I was really impressed by the amazing flow this dynamic duo brings with their kindness, quality and service including the demure mindful cutesiness of options, including a lot of vegan friendly ones. They use Kite Hill non-dairy cream cheese for their dairy free folks, which I'd had in the past, but not being a natural cream cheese person growing up I don't typically gravitate to, but might reconsider or at least anytime I find myself enjoying the bread goodness of The Sourdough Daddy. Typically they have up to three or so pop up's each month which are listed on their website as well as their Instagram. Being a small pop and pop shop with the magic of the awesome owner partner husbands, you can definitely see and appreciate the tlc they put into this growing shop on the go. Their black garlic bagel with vegan CC is a ten! With full loafs and bagels by the dozen also available as well. From a variety of breakfast style bagels to microgreens and classic style with a twist you'll definitely enjoy these daddy delights.

I stopped my yesterday because my friend Daniel had made the recommendation. I didn't even know it…read morewas their opening day! I had a great time, starting from when I got there. They're located in a plaza with lots of parking, especially because it was around 9PM. The line moved quickly and my order came out in a reasonable amount of time. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Unlike other places, I wasn't given attitude when I asked how long the wait was so I appreciated that a lot. I will definitely return, the location, parking, time efficiently, and most definitely their prices were convenient! I had the Hot Heaven and it was exactly what the name tells you it is, corn topped with Hot Cheetos. Thanks you guys!

Corny Boyz just became my go to spot for corn. These boys sure do a heck of a job. I just ordered…read moreBlues Clues and Hot Heaven. Man this was great and tasty. You will not see any water inside your bowl, it's all corn and the ingredients. They have a seating area if you like to eat there. They also have a back drop if you want to take selfie's. Their prices are amazing and most importantly they have delivery options as well.

Why has it taken us so long to get into this great Toluca Lake spot!? What it lacks in charm &…read morecharacter, it more than makes up with excellent food! We did lunch and had a Bulgogi Breakfast Burrito (outstanding, and will 100% return for this one), Dirty Fries with Bulgogi (more goodness from the bulgogi), Loco Moco and a Salmon Sashimi Bowl, both delicious! Portions were big and it's a good value. They were awesome to acknowledge a birthday with a stellar Creme Brulee! Service was very efficient. We'll definitely be back!

Was in town visiting our son, daughter-in-law, and our new granddaughter and they took us out for…read moredinner to celebrate the new grandpa's birthday. My son didn't make a reservation because it was a Wednesday night and he didn't think it would be crowded. But with 5 adults and a baby carriage, we had to wait for the right table because the somewhat small restaurant was full. We soon got a good spot and ordered the shrimp ceviche and the pan fried dumplings for appetizers. The ceviche was served on a bed of crispy noodles and it was refreshing and satisfying. The dumplings were crispy, not greasy, and flavorful. For dinner, we got 2 orders of japchae and 3 orders of bibimbap. With 2 Korean-born children and having visited the country, those are among our family's favorite dishes. And they did not disappoint. The japchae noodles were just right. They were not too firm and not too soft and well-seasoned. With a mixture of veggies, meat, mushrooms, eggs, and that delectable sauce, the bibimbap tickled and satiated the tastebuds. I told the server there was a birthday at the table and she brought out an excellent creme brulee with a candle in it. My husband and I didn't pay the bill. But the prices were reasonable with most of the entrees costing less than $20 each. We have four more days in town and may very well make another visit to indulge in that scrumptious food.

This is a hidden gem. Outstanding food meets creativity and artistic expression…read more Fabulous restaurant that is very limited in seating, advance reservations only. You can taste the passion with which the owners prepare the food and they are incredible about their knowledge of the science of food preparation. Truly a lifetime experience.

It's located inside a home - converted to look like a restaurant kinda. The concept is a supper…read moreclub - the Chef - Craig Thornton , an Assitant cook, and a lady who greets us at the entrance. The kitchen is a home kitchen with a house keeper washing the dishes by hand. It is a help yourself type of situation. BYOB and pour it yourself. There is a total of 16 seats per night. 6 of us in our reservation. They dim the place for the ambience. Food wise - Total of 7 courses - last 2 was the dessert. There is no printed menu, so you'll just have to ask what it is that you're eating and why the main course -steak- was served first. We were asked to keep the utensils through out the course as they do not change your silverware for every course. Cringe. I had such a high expectation with the food prior to dinner. It felt flat - Everything. The only thing that we like was the corn bread. The steak was tough - some us got super rare and some got overly done tough. Some flavor combination just didn't pair well. Something with a fish dish but sour like hell. Another dish was blue and it just did not look a dish coming out of a fine dining restaurant. Funny the people that were there was talking about Somni, Providence, Melisse.... It just did not even come close. It's like going to a friend's house who's practicing to be a fine dining chef. Pics of the food is posted in this review. None of them was impressive. It just did not go well together. When it came to the 7th course - it was a shaved ice. The Asian assitant cook brought them over and said it's Mandarin ice. So we asked, can you give us a little bit more description... his response was so rude that he said "it's ice with mandarin orange flavor". Oh ok - now you say mandarin oranges. But his condescending attitude is not appreciated. The night is ending and the Chef has not once come to the table to say Hi or introduced himself. People started to leave and he decided to speak to some remaining guests. Then he gets stuck with that particular guest for a long time until everyone is leaving. We probably just had like a Hi and Hello thank you for the food. He seems nice though. Then we all left. We clearly didn't even care anymore at that point. Bad food and bad experience. No parking. Good luck finding a parking on the streets on fountain and Vermont with all the homeless around. It's a hype. It's mysterious because it's really not listed as a restaurant. Not for everyone.