This is just my opinion, what a lovely and fun restaurant…read more Location: Parking lot is small, but the restaurant is lively and intimate. It is an interesting and welcoming restaurant and has a great atmosphere. I also love how the location has Japanese and Thai artwork all over. 4/5 Staff: The owner is super kind and helpful. She has a lot of passion and obviously cares about her customers. She is adorable and works very hard. I also thought that her staff was nice and attentive. 5/5 Price: I feel that the food is well priced and competitive. The serving portions meet my expectations and of course I will always say I want more, but that is unrealistic. 4.5/5 Food: Tonkatsu Chicken Curry Rice: Absolutely the dish I miss from Japan and this has that comforting dish vibe I used to have at home or in Japan. I highly recommend and love how this makes me warm and happy after eating it. 5/5 sorry no photo but my favorite dish Teriyaki Chicken Domburi: Simple, delicious, and just what I wanted. 4/5 Vegetable Tempura: Very light, delicious, and it is what it says it is. This isn't too fancy or trying to be different. 4.5/5 Conclusion: I had a great time here and I ordered a lot of food to go (sorry I do not have photos or reviews for everything). This is a place I recommend you stop here when you want some well done japanese dishes to cheer you up or need a heart filling dish. My Score: 4.5/5 Yelp Score: 5/5

Love coming to Crane & Elephant. It's become a nice go to when my husband and I are craving a nice…read morewarm and comforting meal. We especially enjoy talking to the employees and owner who are just so warm hearted. Parking can be sparse depending on what time you come but we haven't had any issues just yet. Their space is nice for watching the World Cup and is split into two in case you have a bigger group or smaller group. Can't wait to come back again!

Such a delightful place! Every time I've come here, we order the same thing...Spicy Miso Ramen and…read moreChasu Bowl - both dishes never disappoint! We are totally open to trying the other dishes but we always land at these two special items! The servers are super sweet and kind and we never fail to find an open seat, even when it starts to fill up. It's nice and calm inside - people eating solo, some couples, some families, all are welcome! Street parking is available and bathrooms are clean! It's a small little restaurant and if you're in the mood for ramen, I strongly recommend you try this place out! See you there!

The service was excellent and the food was amazing!!!!…read more There are several appetizers and several types of ramen dishes And great saki and draft beers!!

Delicious, comforting Korean food with warm service -- it makes you feel like you're getting a…read morehomemade meal prepared with love here. K Food Village is small with a casual but comfortable vibe, perfect for a meal with some family or friends. The food is immaculate. Came with a small group so got to sample a couple dishes. The galbi combo was pretty good, the soup was a delicious hit with its seafood base. The kimchi fried rice was excellent, genuinely one of the best I've had and I finished the entire plate myself. The japchae was good too -- strong sesame flavors with some heat from the pepper, making it very filling and tasty. Our meal came with small banchan / sides of kimchi, spinach/veg, and cucumbers which were great addition to the already fulfilling meal. Parking lot is tight, but we didn't have trouble finding parking on a Sunday afternoon. Plaza is a bit rundown, but I didn't feel unsafe. Definitely coming back here. Highly recommend everyone gives this place a shot!

This place is a hidden gem on Sherman Way and De Soto. We ordered the Spicy Pork, Spicy Beef Soup,…read moreand Kimchi Pancake, and honestly, everything was amazing. The spicy pork was packed with flavor, the soup was hot, spicy and comforting , and the kimchi pancake was crispy and delicious. The service was also a standout. Everyone was so kind and intentional, and you can tell they genuinely care about the experience they provide. The chefs absolutely know what they're doing because every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. We loved it so much that we came back two days in a row, which says a lot because there aren't so many great food options in the area. Some of the best Korean food we've had in the Valley. Parking can be a little hit or miss depending on the time of day, we came early in the day so there were plenty open; but it's 100% worth checking out if you're in the area!

Recently went back to where it all started for me, Pho So 1. I was introduced to the Van Nuys…read morelocation almost 20 years ago. It has not changed, delicious as always. This time I got the Bahn Cahn noodle soup with shrimp. Good portion of thick rice noodles, lots of shrimp and a nice hearty tasty pork broth. there were so much shrimp, I was not able to eat all of them. And of course, you cannot forget the fried egg rolls. Love it that they give you all the fresh herbs, fresh veggies and pickled carrots and radish. Nowadays in Vietnamese restaurant's, you are very lucky if you get a small piece of lettuce for the egg rolls. I've been to all the LA county locations and they have been consistent and delicious.

Dear Pho So 1, I've…read morevisited your restaurant many times and have been satisfied with my experience about 90% of the time. Unfortunately, during this recent takeout order, I found a hair in my sweet sauce, which was very disappointing and completely ruined my appetite. I still ate my vermicelli dish and found it quite delicious, though I had to use soy sauce instead. I appreciate your consistently quick service and the great flavor of your pho, which is why I'm giving three stars. However, this experience with contamination was disappointing and not up to your usual standards.

I'm not a ramen expert but I really enjoyed the ramen from Rayu Ramen. Ordered takeout via GrubHub…read more The order was fulfilled and delivered quickly and it was both hot and very tasty. The takoyaki was okay. Interestingly, the menu doesn't mention how many are in an order and the order delivered did not match the number in the historical pictures on Yelp or their website. I probably wouldn't order them again but I certainly would try other ramen or rice bowls. No pictures for this review; I was hungry so just ate until it was all gone!

Tonight Rayu Ramen did our dinner right. Happy! Full belly!…read more I didn't get any grief asking to looo at my order before I picked up. The vegetable tempura box barely closed it was so full (unlike our last order). Happy to give them 5 stars again!

I have learned my lesson; never let my freezer run out of Sole Soups! My whole family just…read morerecovered from an awful summer flu.While laying in bed, I was wanting for these healthy soups that I feel, could have healed us faster! So today, I went in an stocked up on: jointaid, might beans, carrrot-ginger w/ coconut milk and others! I also grabbed prepared food that looked too good to pass up. You must try if you've never been before. They have somthing for everyone's taste!

Best soup in town! Their Mushroom is my favorite. So much…read moreflavor in every spoonful. Service is always friendly and helpful. You can taste all the fresh soups and they advise on which frozen option to get. High quality ingredients, very flavorful, cooked like your grandma would. If grandma was a great soup maker! Pricey? Yes. But worth it for such high quality and amazing taste.

We loved this place, even with being very busy, all staff were very attentive, food was great,…read morereasonable prices, clean, huge variety of options for food, desserts looks great but was full to try any. The only concern is that's it's very noise Will definitely go again and again

We have been wanting to go to Lovi's for quite some time. For whatever reason, today was the day we…read morefinally made it. Ahead of visiting the restaurant today, I checked Lovi's website. I wanted to make a reservation but was not able to, and when I tried phoning the restaurant, no one answered the call and the recording stated that voicemail was not set up. I did send a message through their website and Sonia was super helpful getting back to me directly via email and she set up the reservation. When we arrived, there was a table reserved for us. Everyone that we encountered at the restaurant offered great customer service. I thought the service was a 5+. Attentive and kind service, which I love. The food itself was only just okay. In comparison to other local delis, I would rank it a 4. We visited the restaurant at lunchtime and it was packed and very loud. When I was on the Lovi's official website (www.lovisdeli.com), there was an offer to join their VIP program, which I did. It offers points for each dollar spent to redeem for discounts. Well...NO ONE in the restaurant was aware of the program, even a manager that has been there from the start, so I thought it was really odd! I have joined these programs at many restaurants and never had one not know about the program offered on their website. As such, no rewards earned! Until we paid with a credit card, we didn't realize there was an extra 3% fee that would be charged. Had we known, we'd have paid with cash. Being that the VIP program is advertised, but not known, and using a credit card incurs an extra fee, I have to lower my overall rating.

My son introduced me to Blai, when he invited me to dinner. Now I love Thai food, and I hav had a…read morefavorite restaurant with n L.A. for years, until now. The owner Doneick Rainey came over several times to make sure everything was perfect; and it was. He explained that his expertise in black culinary cuisine and his wife from Thailand, combined with her delicate touch , created the perfect blend. Hence the name, Blai. The finest in Black and Thai cuisine. We started with appetizers, Blai Crispy Wings, and Gumbo Fries. Later came the main course , Blai Gumbo, hot Seafood Soup, spicy fried rice, yellow curry, along with orange chicken, and spicy chili sauce. Add the tea and cocktails, and we were set. That food was great , the service top notch, and the ambiance was OUTSTANDING!!! Will get back August 16th, for "The Gathering XIII, and hopefully my birthday in September.

Blai is AMAZING. The food and fusion are exceptional, but what really sets this restaurant apart is…read morethe people behind it. There was a mix-up with my delivery, and EJ immediately stepped in, resolved it, and personally offered to bring a fresh order to my house. Then the owner, Donerick, called me himself, comped the meal, and had the replacement delivered within minutes. Mistakes happen but it's how a business responds that reveals its character. The service, integrity, and food at Blai have made me a lifelong customer. Thank you, Blai, for bringing something this special to our city!

the best ramen in the valley hands down. the char siu literally melts in your mouth. the broth is…read moreso rich paired with perfectly chewy noodles. i'm still dreaming about it. get the lunch special with the spicy mayo char siu bowl-- such a great deal for all the food you get. our waitress was very sweet as well :) 100000/10 will 100% be returning soon.

Tried this place based on the large number of positive reviews…read more Found the food ok but nothing special. The ramen was fine but rather bland, but I was surprised at the contents, too many noodles, too little protein, a distinct lack of vegetables. Granted, they list a plethora of things you can add ( and significantly drive up the price) but at the base price, I expect a bit more. Service was good, parking is available, but could be an issue.

Great spot for lunch and dinner. We really enjoyed our meal the staff was great . Thank you Eliread more

My new favorite! I m always on the lookout for restaurants…read morethat serve clean, organic, Whole Foods and we accidentally found a really good one! I ordered the grilled cage free chicken. The chicken was tender, moist and well-seasoned! My mom and daughter were just as satisfied with their orders and couldn't stop raving about them. Our server was Eli -- he was super accommodating and patient in taking our orders (the menu is extensive so it took us awhile to decide lol). Super happy with this accidental find and we'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu! Oh and their dessert bar is mouthwatering. Will try that for sure I had to come back to let you guys know about the hummingbird cake! It is to die for! Best cake I've had in a minute