High five for HiFi Kitchen!…read more Located a block away from the Historic Filipinotown arch, this cozy spot is worth a stop. I finally had the chance to visit this brick-and-mortar after experiencing their food on two occasions. Once was at a catered event at SIPA, and another was at a pop-up at FPAC. During that catered event at SIPA, I had the Vegetarian HiFi Sisig which has tofu, eggplant, & shiitake, onions, peppers, and vegan mayo. I was obsessed with how good this was and was hoping there would be leftover for baon. But I also didn't want to be greedy...lol! Then at FPAC, they offered Veggie Sisig Tacos. Similar ingredients, except in a corn tortilla. Again, obsessed! https://yelp.to/b419aFUgE- Craving that yummy sisig, I walked into HiFI Kitchen's brick-and-mortar, eager to partake once again. Sadly, they were out of tofu. But the gal behind the counter was willing to modify by going extra on the veggies for my Vegetarian HiFi Sisig bowl. At first glance the portion size didn't quite meet my expectation of what I would consider a $17 veggie bowl that lacked tofu and nixed the egg, but it was surprisingly filling! And maraming masarap! https://yelp.to/tW6yKt2uDg Also masarap is the Pandan Horchata Latte. Yum! https://yelp.to/prcFhvC2jO Staff is very helpful. The decor embraces the hifi theme (high fidelity in this case) of old media such as using an audio tape case to store napkins and utensils, or having a VHS tape rewinder mounted on the wall. There's a single table indoors, bar-height counter for extra dining, and a few more tables out front. When I arrived, there was a family of 3 in there. By the time I sat down, three parties of 2 formed a line at the register. Popular spot! Street parking was fairly easy at 1pm on a Saturday. Would easily make a stop here anytime I'm in HiFi. Happy to support a small Filipino business :)

I was happy to finally give this place a try since I've never really been around Historical…read moreFilipino Town! They definitely did not disappoint! The staff were nice and you mainly order at the kiosk up front! The interior was smaller than I thought it was, so theres only a bit of seating inside. We ordered the Vegetarian Sisig and the Vegetable Lumpia! The sisig was absolutely delicious! I really loved the bit of atchara it came with and what sauce the vegetables were coated in. The crema on top was also a nice touch of flavor! The vegetable lumpia took me by surprise because it wasn't a typical filling for vegetable lumpia I've usually had. It looked like it had squash and green beans in it and Im not sure what else. It was pretty good though! I will say it is a bit on pricier side and the portions aren't too big. Overall, great experience and the food was superb!

Good coffee, beautiful interior…read more Hi-Fi Espresso is located in a good location, however there's several coffee stores in the same area. It's very competitive here. I got iced mocha ($7.50). It's only one size. Service was quick and it tasted very good. Some other coffee places, their iced mocha is overly sweet but this place was perfect! They also didn't fill the entire cup with ice which is good. They filled it about a quarter of the cup. Interior is spacious, have tables, they have a corner closed off for employees only. It's a coffee roaster(?). They sell bags of coffee so I assume it's a roaster. My only complaint if I have any, is that for my iced mocha, I didn't see any straws anywhere. I saw lids, wooden stirs, but no straws.

Solid coffee, great sweets and good music. Chocolate chip cookies which they source from Nonna's in…read moreLB is a must-try as is the grilled cheese with tomato! Service is only weak spot. Took 26 minutes for grilled cheese when relatively unbusy and they also forgot one of our coffee drinks (it was just 3 of us). Also, given selective flagging of questions and reviews to Yelp, adjusting my overall rating and don't think we'll be supporting this business going forward. UPDATE: Business flagged a question for removal. Adjusting rating to reflect selective editing of reviews/questions.

Don't "borrow" moving blankets from him. I've probably spent…read moreabout 20 grand with this dude...It wasn't enough.. Audeze LCD-3 Focal Celeste Mytek dacs. Rega planar 6 Harbeth speakers. I bought some JBL L100 Classic floor models. Dude didn't have the box, to he said I could "borrow" moving blankets..I came back some time later, First think out of his mouth...Where are my blankets!!??" I'm not sure what a couple of moving blankets are worth , but it cost you a nuisance of a customer I guess.. I've been taking my business elsewhere ever since, but this never sat well with me. If you like to get the best stuff you can afford, go elsewhere!!! If you have 100+k to spend on great gear, go here I guess..otherwise f off.

I walked into Excel Audio nearly nine years ago with a simple question about a tonearm--and walked…read moreout with something much bigger: a place I trust with every hard-earned dollar I spend on audio gear. Since then, I've picked up multiple speakers, amps, turntables, and a ridiculous amount of vinyl. And let me tell you--there's no one I trust more than Mike Rose when it comes to building the perfect setup. The guy knows high-end audio, jazz, rock--you name it--better than anyone I've met. But it's more than just knowledge. He actually listens--not just to the gear, but to what you want out of your system. No sales pressure. No gimmicks. Just straight-up passion and expertise. I moved out of state a few years ago, but every time I'm back in town, I make it a point to stop by--whether it's to pick up an album (or a few) or to grab more gear that he can drop-ship to me wherever I am. My latest visit reminded me of something important--it was long overdue to leave this review. If you care about killer sound and honest advice--do yourself a favor and visit Excel Audio. You won't find a better place or a better guy to guide you.

an incredible spot for music lovers! the staff was so kind and helpful and i also had an awesome…read moreconversation with them about some new music that had just released :) the selection was also incredible as well with great pricing, me and my mom walked out with two used vinyls and one brand new cd! my parents and i also really enjoyed the overall aesthetic of the shop!! you cant miss this place if youre in the area, its a must visit!!!

Analog Record Shop is a smaller record shop in the Tustin area that is packed with amazing finds!…read moreThis spot is located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking spots with street parking available as well. Inside, they have a smaller space but still a lot of crates to dig through. Their selection is very organized by genres and artists. They also have a good amount of records in their new arrivals and sale crates. The records are priced fairly here and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Some of the cool finds I spotted in my musical wheelhouse were Cigarettes After Sx, Durand Jones & The Indications, Pop Smoke, and Daft Punk. Come check them out if you are ever in the area!

Sorena Car Audio and Video is top shelf on Audio and accessory installations. I spoke with Sam the…read moreowner and he was professional, kind and knowledgeable. I scheduled the appointment to have a 12.3 Android Car Play unit in my Mercedes-Benz. I showed up this morning and met with Arian, a true professional at his trade as well as a kind, honest and knowledgeable individual. The shop is meticulously maintained and has a vast array of tools, work bench areas, awesome LED ceiling lighting, a waiting area, front office and conference/training room. This shop and team of professionals are a class act. Arian explained the installation process and timeline and I was quite impressed. The Rolls Royce in the shop that was getting customized with lighting and sound was a testament to the quality of work that Arian, Sam and the other team members provide when you bring your car into the shop. Arian called me when the car was completed and when I arrived gave me a very thorough orientation on the features, modes and operational functionality of the new unit. Very impressive and truly a plus when you have such a professional take the time to show you the details and functions of the new unit. Sam was in the shop as well as was amazing. Great customer service! These guys not only know their business and have vast knowledge of car Audio and accessories but are transparent, kind and informative professionals. Sam showed me the lighting in the Rolls Royce and also a few options that can be installed on the Mercedes-Benz. I opted for the very nice AMG entry lighting. Very cool. If you are looking for the best in the business relative to car Audio, Video and accessories you must call Sorena Car Audio and speak with Sam or Arian. This is my second review which I am labeling Phase II completion, as I did review them previously after initial contact simply due to the professionalism, knowledge, customer service and other posted industry reviews. Sorena is simply the best and I highly recommend this amazing team of professionals.

best prices. best…read moreservice! and they give after support as well.!!! i will come back again!

Scott and his son are the most professional in the Hi-Fi business. Where other businesses would not…read moredemo the speakers we wanted and told us to go somewhere else, Scott Walker Audio was there to show us everything these speakers are capable of. They are very knowledgeable in the audio Hi-Fi field and can meet every need for your listing enjoyment. We highly recommend this business and we will be returning again!

Colby and Colton are fantastic to work with! They definitely know what they're doing, working with…read moreall the best high-end equipment available, but they were still able to work with my small budget to help me build my dream system and stay close to my budget. And it's not like I spent my small budget overnight, it took months for me to identify the right speakers, and another year to save up for and pick out the right receiver and amps. Yes, it was a very big deal to me, and even though it seemingly shouldn't have been for them, they made me feel important and they were always eager to share their insight and advice. Or the best part, demo products at their insanely cool showroom! To top it off, they went above and beyond and hand-delivered my equipment and still treated me with 100% respect when I changed my mind on the amp after taking delivery. These guys seriously treat you like a valued customer for life.

Chris was awesome! I called about an issue with my receiver. He explained over the phone that i…read moreshould first check for a blown fuse. I opened it up and he was right. Replaced the fuse for $4 and fixed it myself. I really appreciate that he helped me figure it out without him coming out. I'll definitely be calling Chris again with any more audio equipment issues. thanks!

I recently got an 80's Sanyo stereo system, knowing nothing about it but needing help getting the…read moretable to turn, sound to work, and needle replaced. Chris stayed on the phone with me for 2 hours (I am not local) and was able to guide me through set-up, care for my system, and even noticed that the red cap from the needle broke off and needed to be removed (pictured). He gave me recommendations on how to get it out, waited for me to try them, and sent me a link for the correct needle replacement. Im able to listen to the radio and my tapes now, just waiting for the needle and I can finally play my records. His ability to walk me through the set-up and minor repairs, without even touching the system, is a true testament to his knowledge and skill. Thank you!

I called to ask about a repair on a portable Bose speaker. While they were unable to help with this…read moreparticular task, Jason kindly pointed me in the right direction by referring me to another place that might be able to help. Jason's honesty, kindness, and willingness to help were especially notable. If I have any issues with my home audio in the future, I'd definitely come here.

Load of tech- from in home setups to IE earbuds and headphones, all of which were great to test…read more It's known for having many of these devices for a reason, and the workers were generally pretty nice aside from making you feel that you don't know as much as you do when you go there. But that's their job and I had an enjoyable experience testing their audio- Will definitely look into visiting again.