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    Simply Salad

    4.2 (371 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Wraps, Vegetarian
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    The sad order of Cesar salad
    Cathy A.

    I wanted to share some feedback about my recent visit, as it was unfortunately not up to the standard I've come to expect. In the past, staff have always been happy to accommodate my request for extra lettuce, and those experiences kept me coming back. Today felt different, and I left feeling disappointed. When I received my Caesar salad, the portion of lettuce was noticeably small -- far smaller than what I've received before. When I mentioned this to a staff member, I was told the smaller portion was due to my toppings being placed on the side. I want to clarify that I asked for the croutons and cheese on the side simply because I planned to eat the salad later and didn't want them to go soggy -- not because I wanted less food. For $7.50, I don't think the salad I received reflected good value. The plate felt sparse and underwhelming, and the explanation I was given didn't really address the core issue, which was the lack of lettuce. I've had many great experiences here before, which is why this visit stood out for the wrong reasons. I genuinely hope this was a one-off, because I'd hate for it to put me off returning to a place I've previously enjoyed.

    Jynelle Christine S.

    Got to the Caesar wrap to go and it was pretty good! Only thing keeping the review from 5 was that the wrap fell apart since it wasn't wrapped all the way but that's ok. The place itself is very clean with lots of parking and seating available. The staff are also very friendly and attentive!

    A delicious salmon salad 1000/10
    Shilaya B.

    Amazing salads hurry and come in and join in on the goodness fast fun and friendly staff and most of all they have no refrigerators so nothing is being used the next day same day freshness I love every bit of it kudos too you guys

    Bri D.

    Love this place! Definitely my grab a salad or wrap go to. My favorite is the Cobb salad and always add extra toppings. Thank you simply salad!!!!

    Hair inside my salad bowl
    Alex C.

    I ordered a Cobb Salad through the Simply Salad mobile app order much to my dissatisfaction, I found a hair on the dressing cup inside of the salad bowl. I contacted the restaurant and they had me email the photo. Waiting for a response and a refund or replacement salad. I've never had issues with Simply Salad before but finding a long piece of hair inside of a salad bowl was not a good experience.

    Alice H.

    Out of all the "build your own" Salad places I've tried, simply salad takes 1st place. There's just something about the combination of ingredients I get that makes it SOOOO good and perfect for my taste palette. TRY MY SALAD: Romaine+baby spinach Cilantro Edamame Corn Jalapeños Peperocinis Pickled onions Red onions x2 Grilled chicken Cheese optional Cilantro lime vinaigrette Mixed in medium TRUST MEEE ITS SOOO GOOD!! Also, they don't mix in the dressing for you anymore when you order on the app. :(

    Brittany R.

    Staci was wonderful and the food was great ! We got two build your own salads with chicken tortilla soup.

    I'm a fan of this place because I can make my salads exactly how I like them, but lately at the Gardena location they've been giving me the ingredients basically whole. The whole reason I order my salads here is because they're supposed to come chopped--otherwise, I would just make them at home. I'm honestly very disappointed. If I go in person, I have to specifically ask them to chop everything so I can get it the way I like it. And if I order through DoorDash, it's a gamble--sometimes they do it right, sometimes they don't. This has been happening for about a month now, and it's affecting the overall food experience. It's just not the same, and honestly, I couldn't even enjoy eating it.

    El Jefe (Salad) it says ON TOP
    Ichika G.

    I came for something quick and simple. I ordered their El Jefe thinking that since it's one of their menus but turns out it's faster if you order custom (it's like subway so I'm dumb for not realizing it) I was surprised It took more than 15 min to prepare my order when there was no body else in front of me just one online order and 3 employees. Minus one star. What disappointed me was that I ordered protein to be ON TOP as you can see from my receipt, but they still gave me chopped and mixed. Another star taken away. The flavor was good I just don't like that salmon is scattered around. There's a reason why I chose salmon to be ON TOP.

    David C.

    I have been getting salad from here for many months now. Good fresh ingredients, no BS, no nonsense good food. I am a big guy. I lost about 25 lbs so far, part of which I attribute to Simply Salad runs for lunch. The staff are friendly and have never had an issue with the service. 5 stars!

    Chinese salad,The hipster,Tortilla 12oz Soup
    Joslyn L.

    First time here and it was delicious! I got the Chinese salad,yummy.Thank you to Ryo for all the recs!

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    Nadir P.

    Food service was great.. The ingredients were fresh and the place was clean would definitely go back. Ryo was a big help!!!

    Matthew L.

    Great salad, great service! I've tried most of the signature salads but my favorite is the Thai It Up! Thanks Ryo!

    Chinese chicken salad, chicken tortilla soup, hipster salad

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    6 months ago

    Fabian is the best.. always knows what I want to order which is usually the same thing but you get what I'm saying lol

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    3 months ago

    Customer service was excellent . The staff is very nice and quick. Excellent location. I will recommend this location to anyone.

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    3 months ago

    awesome service and ga great salad at the Gardena store! Anhvit and Trae were very professional!!

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    5 months ago

    I've come here a few times and it's solid. Ryo rung me up today and was really friendly and welcoming. Will be coming back

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    9 months ago

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    9 months ago

    Fabian helped me build a great salad and provided excellent customer service. I'll be a returning customer.

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    5 months ago

    Came in and created my own salad which would've been crazy expensive however Ryo made sure I got the best bang for my buck

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    1 year ago

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    9 months ago

    Cava is located in my city Norwalk 1st time coming here. Great food and great service will definitely recommend to family and friends

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    4 months ago

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    10 months ago

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    4 months ago

    The team greeted me at the door and ordering was easy. The place was clean as well. Everyone is always nice,

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    6 months ago

    Gabriel was great and the salads are amazing! Great vibe and clean restaurant to eat in.

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    9 months ago

    Simply Salad in Gardena service is efficient, the staff is friendly and their Playlist is always on point!

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    3 years ago

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    9 months ago

    The food is amazing and taste awesome and thank for the to the guys that work there @1645 9/19/25 Tre and Ryo!!!!!

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    5 months ago

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    5 months ago

    Simply Salad is always on point with options and flavor. Service is fast and efficient. Taniyah is friendly and a pro at taking orders.

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    1 year ago

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    5 months ago

    Chinatown is my go to - always so delicious. Lovely staff especially Ryo! Thank you!!

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    5 months ago

    Wow the service I received from RYO was amazing he had a lot of recommendations salad was amazing thanks a lot

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    6 months ago

    Great service ! From RYO ! Helpful and professional and that's why I only go to this simply salad !

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    6 months ago

    Great experience will definitely come back Ryo and Selena were awesome. Very welcoming.

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    Ask the Community - Simply Salad

    Is this a small business or is this a franchise?

    Hi Leslie, thanks for reaching out! We are a small business based here in Los Angeles since we started in 2010. We are still locally owned and operated and excited for the future in Gardena!… Read more

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    lil’ Vegerie

    4.9
    (441 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    WOW! Now I see why lil Vegerie has nearly 500 reviews and 4.9 stars. I hope my review will bump…read morethem to 5 Stars because that is ABSOLUTELY what this unique gem in Redondo beach deserves! Stopped in while working in the area and got the Cauliflower Shawarma bowl. So many delicious flavors of garlic, turmeric, and ginger with a homemade tzatziki and tahini drizzle over roasted chickpeas and quinoa. This bowl truly made my heart and belly happy! The portions are plentiful too. Service was just as enjoyable. Jason took the time to ask questions in order to make best recommendations for me. I will 1000% return to try additional menu items such as the mushroom Carne Asada bowl and Poke beet bowl.

    Doing vegetarian today with a brother and decided to check this place out. It's on PCH inside a…read moreshopping plaza with ample amount of parking. I have driven by this plaza so many times but have never seen this shop here. The signs are really not that visible. We ordered avocado artisan toast, lentil chili, mushroom carne asada, coconut pumpkin curry and hibiscus drink. The avocado toast looked really basic but tasted so amazing. The lentil chili was good but a little too salty for my taste and the mushroom carne asada was a bit too sour for me like ceviche sour level with no seafood. We really liked the coconut curry. That was the highlight of the meal. It came with this spicy sauce but it was like 3/5 spicy level for me lol but went really well w the curry and also the asada. Overall: love the service. The cashier David was really friendly and knowledgeable and also let us try the curry before we ordered. We also met the owner Jason as well and he offered to switch anything out if we didn't like it. They have outdoor seating only which was nice for today. I'm glad I found this place and will def be back again

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    Coconut pumpkin curry
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    Curryfornia

    Curryfornia

    4.4
    (319 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    food was great. you place your order on a small touch screen…read moreand the only time you see the cook was when he is about to drop off your food. I think it's just him and maybe another person cooking there. some chairs outside with tables so some could eat out but it's highly suggested to have it to go. It's really giving that Japanese style fast-food style where you eat and go. otherwise food was tasty and great. some parking at front of the shop. i'd say give this a try if you are looking for japanese curry . Lots of sides to choose from. And the rice is of quality.

    The self-ordering kiosk definitely wasn't very user-friendly, or maybe it's just the one on the…read moreright side that has issues. After we placed our order, the owner seemed frustrated and a bit grouchy. I'm still not entirely sure what went wrong since our credit card went through and we even received a receipt. In the end, he had to cancel the entire order and redo it on the left iPad because, for some reason, the order never showed up on his system. After sorting everything out, we waited another 15 minutes for our food. We ended up taking our order to go since the restaurant is very small, with only one table outside. But tbh, It was absolutely delicious. I think this might be the best Japanese curry we've ever had, even better than the old Curry House days (RIP). You can customize your bowl by choosing the rice size, white or brown rice, and up to three toppings. We added an omelet egg, chicken karaage, and pork cutlet, and everything was fantastic. I ordered the mild curry, which was the perfect spice level for me, while my husband got medium and really enjoyed the extra heat. I like how they give you a big tub of curry sauce no matter which rice bowl size you choose. We'll definitely be back and remember to use the left iPad when ordering.

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    Jimi will now take your phone order
    Jimi will now take your phone order
    Curry w/ Omelette ~$21
    Curry w/ Omelette ~$21
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    King Mediterrano

    King Mediterrano

    4.7
    (1.8k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2014

    If you want an inexpensive way to feed 6-8 people, you've found the perfect spot! Oh, and the food…read moreis pretty good, too. Located in a strip mall off Hawthorne just past the Galleria. It is a smallish window with covered patio seating. No indoor seating. Good for takeout or small groups. Plenty of parking. I've never really heard of Mexican Mediterranean fusion, but it kind of works. We ordered the family combo for lunch in hopes of feeding 5 dudes and 2 kids. Boy was there a lot of food and then some! Huge box of rice, another full of falafel, one for salad, one for sauces, and a random box of quesadillas. The meat was split between chicken and gyro, plus pita. Everything tasted great. The gyro was not classically shaved meat but more like cut burger patties but that wasn't exactly bad. There was plenty of food to take home for another meal or two. Will definitely be back, but next time will be more adventurous and try their fusion burritos or nachos

    Ok, I will preface by saying the ability to order online and the pickup window were super…read moreconvenient. There is a ton of parking since it's in a shopping center, and the service here very helpful, quick, and nice. Lastly, the other positive for this establishment is the quantity of food. If you're looking to get full for cheap, this is your place. However, overall I did not like the food. They do market themselves as "fusion", which I guess allows them to have creative freedom over what is being served. I ordered the King Family pack, which is expected to feed 4-5 people, but in reality maybe served 7-8 people. I got 1/2 Chicken Shawarma and 1/2 Gyro as the protein, and I believe they are using the terms "shawarma" and "gyro" incorrectly... what we received was a half container of super dry chicken breast chunks and what looked like flattened hamburger patties in the other half of the styrofoam container. Neither one of these meats were prepared on a spit and shaved. The seasoning and flavor was not terrible - maybe close-ish to using a more authentic Mediterranean spice blend, but the meat was SO dry. The chicken breast chunks were disappointing, since we were expecting true shawarma (thinly sliced meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie). Same with the meat patties - which seemed like thin hamburger sliced - instead of seasoned shaved meat cooked on a rotisserie. I ordered a side of falafels, which were just OK... I wouldn't get any of those protein options ever again. It did come with a full (packed to the brim) styrofoam container of pretty decent rice and a full (also packed to the brim) of "greek salad" which contained mostly frisee and spring mix topped with diced tomatoes, diced white onions, sliced black olives, and an unusually large container of ranch dressing (and two sides of what tasted like an italian dressing or vinaigrette dressing). We also got a box of hummus (probably the best tasting thing I ate), a box of potato salad (a little runny for my taste, but flavor was ok), and pita bread (that was a little hard and stale). We lastly got a box of cheese quesadillas (very random). I didn't get to try these but they didn't look extraordinary and a bit greasy. I added on a few sauces for $6 extra - 2 really small containers of tzatziki, 2 small containers of garlic sauce, and 2 small containers of tahini. All in all, I wouldn't come back here and I wouldn't recommend this to any of my network (despite the high ratings). I WOULD probably recommend this to people who have a goal of getting full for cheap, but I was very disappointed with the quality and flavors of my $70+ meal (as well as everyone else who partook in this family meal).

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    The Green Olive

    The Green Olive

    4.2
    (600 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    While the gyro, rice, sauces (red and green), and chicken kabob were good, several other items did…read morenot meet expectations. The baba gannouj lacked its signature smoky flavor, the hummus was disappointing, and the pita was cold and thin. Additionally, the garlic While the gyro, rice, sauces (red and green), and chicken kabob were good, several other items did not meet expectations. The baba gannouj lacked its signature smoky flavor, the hummus was disappointing, and the pita was cold and thin. Additionally, the garlic sauce was not to our liking, and while the beef skewer had a good texture, it was under-seasoned. We were also told that potatoes were unavailable because the fryer was being cleaned. Regarding the service, we waited 30 minutes for our order. When I checked on the status after 20 minutes, the counter staff informed me it would be brought out when ready. However, 10 minutes later, our number was called and we had to collect the food ourselves for dine-in. There was about 4 people eating there, but I saw many to go orders go while where there(maybe the reason for the slow service). very spacious and the tvs where nice to have with low volume so you could have a conversation without yelling. I have previously visited your Compton location and found the food there to be delicious, so I hope this feedback is helpful for maintaining that same standard at this location.

    My job ordered Green Olive for an all staff company meeting. The order was still hot when it…read morearrived. I was very pleased to have fresh food for lunch. I will definitely order again! So gooood

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    The Green Olive
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