I went to Higher Taste for lunch after class this past Friday and was pleasantly surprised by the…read moreflavors and textures of my appetizers. I ordered the potato taco which had a fabulous crunch and a perfectly delicious chipotle ( ? ) dipping sauce on the side. The taco itself wasn't very flavorful but I think it's perfectly fine because the sauce carries more than enough. I also ordered the vegan fried chicken and I was so intrigued by the flavor. They had a notable buttery taste to them which was rich and pleasant. I believe they were coated with a cornflake cereal which gave them a proper crunch. The hibiscus drink was a tad thicker than I expected and wished it had a more balanced flavor ( sweetness : tartness ), but it wasn't a bad drink by any means. Definitely one to drink cold. I let mine sit for a bit and I think that affected the tasting experience. & Service is genuinely chill which I respect and prefer. No need to perform. I'm just there to eat! & You order by yourself on a tablet too. It's really my kind of vibe.

1 star Honestly,…read morereally disappointed with this place. We waited an hour and a half for our food and it still hadn't come out. We ended up having to ask for a refund, and it wasn't just us. Four other customers also had to get refunds because they were waiting forever for their food. I understand places can get busy, but waiting 90 minutes for food is just ridiculous. We basically wasted our time sitting there and left without getting what we ordered. Definitely wouldn't come back.

We went with a few vegan friends and we loved it! We started with chips and guac! OMG, so…read moredelicious! The chips were beyond, perfect to start. I got the tacos, and the flavors were amazing. Seasoning and quality is VERY GOOD! Bean and rice, also amazing! Try this place, even if you eat meat! Great service and very friendly too!

Terrible service and mediocre food. I decided to cut the server some slack at first but when I…read moreoverheard her say that she was the owner I could not believe it. She was rude, short and clearly had no serving skills. On top of this the food was meh. Nothing stood out. The corn ribs were the only thing we liked but it's also a simple item that anyone can make at home. We tried the churro dessert- the churros were rock hard... $14 for rocks was criminal. The ice cream was good but I'm assuming they don't make that in house. Overall disappointed. Not worth the drive and the 10 minute time to find parking. The vibe of the place itself felt pretty gloomy too. I unfortunately don't think this place will be open much longer if the quality of food/service doesn't improve.

One of the best Italian scratch kitchens I've ever been to. All plant based, cozy spot and they now…read moreoffers coffee, bakery and brunch options, truly is a spot that will leave everyone happy. Servers are always kind and attentive and Paul the owner is a gem to Long Beach

Been here twice, absolutely LOVE this place. Vegan Italian made from scratch??? Sign me UP!…read more I have yet to try the pizza here but the way they make it has my interest piqued. I always get the caeser salad and meatballs to start.. the lasagna is so good, thankfully I was able to take home for the next day! The first time I can a weekend night and service was good! Came again a weekday evening on a slow night and service was not so great. Server was chit chatting mostly with whom I'm assuming was a friend and food took a long time BUT I sat at the bar and saw the cook working and giving every fish he worked in his undivided attention, so I can appreciate that. Overall though wouldn't knock the restaraunts for that... The food makes up for it all... Can't wait to go back again soon!

Split 2 meals and very much enjoyed both. The atmosphere is wonderful with tons of light coming…read morein, a low level of noise from patrons, and great service. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but appretiate a good vegan meal. In house made spreads were an added bonus. This experience was phenomenal...vegan goodness with flavors on point.

I really like the concept and space of the Wild Chive. The owners seem very close with the…read morecommunity and the restaurant has an open patio that makes the area seem bigger and more inviting. They don't take card - just cash, Zelle, or Venmo so be prepared! Overall the menu was a bit hit or miss. Crispy Zucchini Sticks - 5/5 Best thing we had on the menu! Had the perfect balance of a crispy outside and a soft juicy inside. Goes great with the dipping sauces. Lowkey some of the best zucchini sticks I've had. Southern Fried Chick'n Sammie - 4/5 Pretty good! Chewy and flavorful. Tasted like a chicken sandwich. The bacon was alright but overall a good sandwich. Bread was a little thick. Tater Tots and Salad - 3/5 Tater tots were cooked until crispy, but these are your standard tots and salad. Pastrami Sandwich - 1/5 Not a fan. I would skip this and get another sandwich next time. It was way too buttery and the pastrami did not taste like pastrami - texture and flavor were not similar. Their vegan pastrami also had a weird taste (maybe seitan?). Vietnamese Coffee - 1/5 Did not taste similar to the real thing. The mixture also did not dissolve well so I would skip this. Service was friendly, but the wait time for the food was quite long, even for drinks.

Random little neighborhood joint with a funky flair. Menu is extensive and the food matches the…read moremood! All of our food was amazing. We came all the way from Santa Clarita and we're not disappointed. Past all the namebrand places by the aquarium and came here and we're not disappointed. I had the work burger, which has fried portobello mushrooms. Others in our group had grilled cheese and poutine burger, and Italian burger and the hotdog and the breakfast burritos. No one was disappointed actually, we were surprisingly pleased with our selections. Sleeper items are the fried cheese curds by themselves. Make sure you get these. Also the onion rings are batter dipped. And beyond delicious! Only bummer is the drinks are cans, so if you need more than one drink, be prepared to pay for each can. The food was super delicious!!

We stopped by here because it was late and they were still open. Another reason I wanted to try it…read morewas because they served poutine, and I'm always on the lookout for places that offer it. It was really loud during our visit. I'm not sure if it's always that lively on Friday nights, but it was the weekend of Warped Tour, so there was a lot of music and energy. If you're looking for a quieter meal, this may not be the best night to visit. The food itself was good, but the wait was much longer than expected. We waited almost 40 minutes for our order. Unfortunately, my burger was also made incorrectly. I ordered the Bacon Bleu Burger but was served a different burger instead. Not quite sure what it was, but it had mushrooms and American cheese. Since we had already waited so long, I decided to just eat it rather than send it back. The burgers were flavorful, but they were smaller than I expected for the price, and they don't come with fries. To round out my meal, I ordered the poutine fries. They were decent. The fries were nice and crispy, which I appreciated. My husband ordered the Burger Don Chendo, and that ended up being the standout of the night. I usually don't like spicy food, but this burger had just the right amount of heat without being overwhelming. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but between the long wait, the incorrect order, and the portion size for the price, the experience was a bit hit-or-miss. I'd be willing to give them another try, especially for the Don Chendo burger, but I'm hoping for a smoother experience next time.

Came for the $3 Taco Tuesday night. Surprisingly not busy! Was worried about parking on the street…read morebut luckily we found a spot not too far of a walk away. They had sports playing on the TVs and the interior is pretty small. It's more of a casual vibe good for a chill night out. It kinda feels like a place where you order at the front and get takeout, but they have someone who will wait on your table if you choose to dine in. I came with a vegetarian friend and we had a fun time sampling the different taco meats and rating each. Here is my ranking: 1. Asada - I hate to be basic, but this was good for what it was. It tasted like they might have used mushroom meat, but this takes place as #1 for me because I think it could be a general crowd pleaser for any non-vegetarian. On the contrary, my vegetarian friend did not like it because she found it too dry. 2. Barbacoa - A very, very close second. The only reason it places behind asada is because asada is a classic. Barbacoa has good texture and I could eat a lot of these too. 3. Chorizo - This was the closest to tasting like its actual counterpart. I could eat a bunch of chorizo. Crumbly meat with lots of flavor. 4. Tinga - I'm not as familiar with tinga meat, but the pickled red onion that went with this taco gave it a savory taste. Good to try out but you're not missing out if you choose other flavors. 5. Chicken - Tasted like tofu meat? Not bad - I don't usually pick chicken for taco meat so this might be a personal preference choice. 6. Pastor - Sweet, but did not taste like pastor. Had a little trouble distinguishing between the pastor and the tinga at first, but came to the conclusion the pastor was the one with pineapple on it. I mostly prefer savory meats and while I don't mind the pineapple, the pastor I usually have is not sweet itself. If you like sweet meats, this might be worth getting. 7. Potato - Everybody can skip the potato. It's a fried potato taco, but the potato they use resembles a breakfast hash. The crispiness is nice, but the texture is flaky and the sauce doesn't save it. Even my vegetarian friend was let down by this one even though she had high hopes and usually likes potato tacos. Overall the server told us most of the taco meats were soybean based (not the pastor). I think the chorizo might be falafel, but that's a guess? Ended our meal with the Tres Leches as a dessert. Frosting is buttery and sweet (maybe a little too much frosting) but the cake goes super well with the milk. It sits in a soy milk bath which is a first for me. I wish they had added more soy milk! The menu is huge though. I was very tempted to try other stuff on the menu so I am very open to coming back and trying the breakfast platter (or getting more tacos again, yum).

I have been to all of the other Grain Cafes except for this one! But I recently found myself in…read moreLong Beach and hungry for some food, and this restaurant came up in my area. I ordered ahead as I was in a bit of a rush and thankfully they were very quick at preparing my food! They also didn't compromise on the quality in doing so! I managed to find a spot on the adjacent side street and was greeted as soon as I entered. The ambiance of the restaurant was bright and colorful with plenty of cozy seating both inside and outside. They also had a pastry case filled with some drool worthy cakes. The friendly employee quickly found my order. The menu was vast but I ordered an indulgent chocolate crepe, as I was craving something sweet and light. The crepe had a lovely pillowy texture and was so heavenly, both the chocolate sauce and chocolate mousse were so rich and decadent and had me wanting more! I loved the freshness, sweetness and juiciness of the berries! The coconut whipped cream really took it over the top and added a nice airiness. Their crepes are must haves and I'm dying to try more of them! I will definitely be back soon to this location or one of their other conveniently located ones!

Bluebird is another place that had been weighing heavily on my mind. I came shortly after opening…read moreand was the only customer. It has a small interior and more quaint for an intimate meal. Service from Hkawn was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Hokkaido Scallops, Yellowtail Carpaccio, and Sumo Roll. I highly recommend the scallops and carpaccio. The scallops were large and tasty and the carpaccio came with 8 thick pieces of delicious Yellowtail. The Sumo Roll was good, but not sure I'd order it again. I also enjoyed the Alicia Keys jams they were playing during the meal.

Food They import…read moretheir fish from Japan from the same supplier as Nobu. I can absolutely tell. Miso soup - This was delicious. One of the best I've had along with Red Rock in Torrance. 4.7/5 Unagi don - An excellent and balanced dish. I would suggest adding some Sriracha or ask for some of their spicy sesame paste goma to dip it in to push it over the top. 4.7/5 Sumo roll - A spicy sushi that was very fresh and had the best tuna I've ever had. A bit one note but still a stellar roll. I will probably just get Tuna nigiri next time. 4.6/5 Yellowtail nigiri - Amazing dish. It doesn't get much better than this for the price. 4.9/5 Service Friendly staff and caring. Easy 5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 This is a top tier sushi restaurant with reasonable prices. A literal hidden gem.

We went back after a year (we don't eat out much, otherwise we'd be back here way more) and ordered…read morethe vegan bbq chicken pizza again as well as the vegan meat lovers pizza and the breadsticks. Just as good as last time. Again, the cheese on the pizza wasn't weird like vegan cheeses usually are for me. I placed the order on phone and went to pick up for a faster service. The price of their pizzas are great as well. Surprisingly, not all their pizzas are vegan, so might want to be careful with that.

I really wanted to like this place, as I'm vegan and live in the area. I first tried it when it was…read morein the small spot across the street from the current location on Broadway. I wasn't really into the pizza we got that day, but enjoyed dining outside at the little cafe table with my hubby. So after the new, much bigger location opened, we thought we'd give it another try. Sadly, I liked it even less this time. There was some kind of mayonnaise like substance on the crust that really turned me off. I let my hubby finish the pie himself. TBH, I guess I'm just not a fan of big fat crusts like these. Just wasn't my thing. The dough to sauce/topping ratio is too off for my taste. Additionally, I am super confused about whether this is a vegan business or not. I thought with this name they would have only vegan items, but that doesn't seem to be true. I'd hate to accidentally eat something with animal products thinking it was vegan.

Ordered my food to go, but cool atmosphere inside. I would totally go back for a work happy hour…read more Was greeted with a smile by staff, and they seemed very friendly.

I had the beef mango curry with rice, spicy, and it sure had a kick. It was lovely food and great…read moreservice. The reasturant itself is very beautiful and well taken care of. Would definitely come back here!

Excellent food with variety and many vegetarian options. Great service and ambiance. Would…read moredefinitely come back to try more items on the menu!

Francis was the man, great service and pleasant encounter. The food was super delicious…read more Authentic taste Clean environment