Comfort Food Restaurants near Monterey Park, CA

“This is a restaurant that I always stop by whenever I'm in the 626 area. I like the consistency and how delicious they make their hot pot. On weekends peak hour, there may be a wait if you miss the opening. I appreciate its wide range of hours and it's a place that I like to go for a late dinner.“

“The design and layout are very nice. it feels like you are eating in the past. The restaurant is on the ground floor of a hotel. There's no parking lot and some street. Valet parking not sure of what the price is. Ordered the chilaquiles, very tasty. It's not spicy and a bit strong on lime flavor but still hits the spot. French toast is amazing, and you can ask for topping on the side. Staff is extremely friendly. Borderline closer to 5 stars, but parking and no A/C is the only limitation but very good place.“

“Good food big portions. Fast service.“

“The employee Alfredo always is very friendly and helpful and he also gives us excellent service. Another thing that he always smiling that’s why I feel very comfortable to ask someone when I needed . Alfredo is excellent employee.“

“The place looks great, the food was very good, but the service was spectacular. The service here was above and beyond, and it’s very refreshing to go to a place in which all of the staff are friendly, respectful, and attentive. Highly recommend“

“Y’alllll I’ve been dying to go here and lemme tell you, it did not disappoint!! WOW so good, so much flavor. The Goat Roti was recommend to me, and when an employee says it the best thing on the menu, I believe them! Amazing combination of flavors. Absolutely coming back to try everything else on the menu 10/10“

“Don't be fooled by this small hidden restaurant. It serves AMAZING food.
Armen, the owner, is super friendly. He really cares about serving the best quality food. You can tell he's passionate about it.

The menu has lots of delicious options. I ordered the chicken thigh shish kabob. It came with very tender juicy mouth watering chunks of chicken on a bed of flavorful rice. There's a side of fire roasted jalapenos tomatoes, and hummus. Also comes with lavash bread and garlic sauce. I wish it came with a little extra chicken though.

There's only street parking. One picnic style table in front of the restaurant.

They appear to mainly cater to take out and to go orders. While there, lots of customers stopped by to pick up their orders.

It seems like they all knew Armen and he knew them. He has frequent customers.

Be prepared to wait a while for your order. Everything is freshly prepared. I would advise to call ahead and place your order. It took about 40 minutes for our food to be ready.

On a side note, mini kabob is associated with mideat taco restaurant, which is also AMAZING“

“Ein großartiger Start in den Tag! Dieses Frühstückslokal direkt beim Hotel Delphi in Los Angeles hinterlässt einen sehr neuen und frischen Eindruck. Der Service war ausgezeichnet – aufmerksam und freundlich. Das Essen war ebenfalls fantastisch und hat uns vollkommen zufrieden gestellt. Sehr empfehlenswert für alle, die in der Nähe sind!“

“I was in LA a couple of weeks ago on business and found this spot the day before leaving and that's my biggest regret. Wish we'd found it the first day we we're there I'd have been eating there everyday. The food and atmosphere are excellent and a live DJ playing music we all grew up on (can you dig it ✊?). The purple (grape) kool-aid was a blast from the past fo so.“

“Really fabulous experience. We were visiting and stumbled upon this place by accident because the smell caught our nose. Service was great, and the chef was excellent and kind. He does a rotating menu based on the seasons so ingredients are seasonal and very fresh. The dishes were refreshing, flavorful, interesting and not too heavy. We ordered the waldorf salad, grilled sourdough (so good), tuna crudo, aguachile, and risotto (amazing). Wanted to try the griddle cake but they were out. Also you must get the strawberry shortcake for dessert if its in season, we ate it so quick and savored every bite. Thank you to the team at Holy Saints, we’ll be back!“

“Located in a vibrant neighborhood, Oyster Dive Bar offers a delightful dining experience with a unique twist on seafood classics. The crispy Cajun fries with cheese are a standout appetizer, perfectly seasoned and crunchy, making them an irresistible starter. The lobster pasta features fresh lobster, expertly prepared and bursting with flavor, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, ideal for both casual outings and intimate dinners. The service is attentive and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyable atmosphere. Prices are reasonable given the quality and portion sizes. However, it's worth noting that the restroom could use more attention; cleanliness was a bit lacking during my visit. Despite this minor drawback, the delicious food and pleasant surroundings make Oyster Dive Bar a recommended choice for seafood enthusiasts looking to enjoy a satisfying meal in a relaxed setting. Overall, Oyster Dive Bar earns four stars for its tasty dishes, friendly service, and comfortable ambiance. With a few improvements in cleanliness, it could easily become a five-star dining destination.“

“We stopped in from Ohio and ate, and it was the best chicken parm we have ever had. We got the chicken parmesian poutine and the Philly cheese steak sandwich and split it, and there was more than enough for two people. I would definately return here.“

“So good and affordable, made me love chinese food more them before. I wish I came here sooner since its 5 minutes away from me. Everthing is handmade and and i defintely recommend this place to anyone whos interested. the steamed buns bread was soft and the inside was very juicy.“

“Very good service and the food was delicious“

“The Supreme Margarita is really good, but I wouldn’t recommend the regular one—the mozzarella on it is bland and rubbery. The dough is thin and crispy, just as it should be. The Basque cake is nothing special and doesn’t look like the pictures on the menu. Self service, took a while to order at the counter.“

“I’ve been 3 times in the past 3 weeks. Service and food is fantastic! Highly recommend Smitty’s Grill.“

“The best service and the greatest food! 🍱 the flavors are to live for. 👀🏆🏁🙌🏽 if you are trying to figure out if your going or not ….. GO!!! You will absolutely love it 🥰 10 STARS!“

“The bolo bao ice cream sandwich was the bomb! I had it with ube ice cream. The garlic fries - lots of fresh garlic with a side of bomb lemon aoili and house sauce! The best! Passionfruit green tea was perfect for the hot weather! So cute inside too! It's a smaller space and a one man show. Everything is made fresh so please be patient - it's worth the wait! Great service! It's a hidden gem to the right of BofA in the plaza. — at CrispyandFluffed.“

“Best Bar in Whittier!! Amazing bartenders!!“

“The Food Is Sooo Good..I like the Rio Double Cheese Burger, The Stewart Fries, the wings, the Chili Cheese Fries, you just can't lose with this place & they're nice people & good with suggestions...So Bomb🔥 everything made Fresh“

“Food is fantastic here, parking is easy, service is good. The only issue is things sell out here, FAST. Past 6pm you better ask if they still have the menu items you want before going in. heck a lot of times they'd be out of rice of all things.“

“Absolutely insane. Chicken was extremely flavorful, juicy, crispy n spicy, all the same time. Asked the guy if 3 fingers would be enuf for me, he said it was small, so I ordered combo #4, 6 fingers. Boy, they r massive and come with a tub of fries, couldn’t finish them all, could only eat abt 5. But it was top notch taste, probably top 2 chicken I ever ate.
And yea, the spicy flavor is spicy enuf; don’t get it if u r lightweight. If u want supreme, u have to sign a waiver. ?“

“For a fun night out in Downtown LA, there is no better place to start than at Craft by Smoke & Fire, located conveniently at the heart of LA Live! ✨Craft cocktails meet drool worthy BBQ and all the appetizers & sides you can dream of✨

We had: ?Duck Around & Find Out (Nosotros Tequila, apricot liqueur, honey, lemon juice, soda water, Blue Curaçao), ?Sorting Hat (Ketel One Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee liqueur, seasonal syrup, flavored whipped cream), ?All The Smoke Platter (prime brisket, prime pastrami brisket, lamb rack, short rib, smoked chicken breast, sausage, corn bread), ?Fried Brussels Sprouts, ?3 Cheese Mac n Cheese, ?Broccolini, ?Coconut Shrimp, ?Brisket Queso-Fundido, ?Giant Bavarian Pretzel, ?Ice Cream Sando, and ?Mud Pie“

“very good comfort food that you can really dig into<3“

“Chicken and beef pies I have loved most of my life. Still great !!!!!“

“I saw a Groupon for Lobos Truck the other day and I had to buy it. It was $13 for 2 entrees and 2 drinks! What a steal! They stop by in front of my work building every now and then so it was pretty convenient for me to check them out.The Chinook: 1/3 lb. American-Kobe beef burger with garlic aioli, cheddar, lettuce, and tomato on a fresh Brioche bun. The burger was nothing special - just average. It was cooked medium rare as requested and it was well seasoned.OG Wachos: With everything. What are Wachos you ask? Waffle Fries + Nacho Toppings = Wachos. Came with Avocado, Cheese, Onions, and much more. It was amazing. The waffle fries were crisp and flavorful and it went well with all the toppings. I wish there was some heat to it though!“

“Basically “Chipotle” for udon but WAAYY BETTER. With that in mind it’s really cool they make your food in front of you as you pick out items. It was a bit of wait on the weekend, and add ons can get pricey. I loved the cleanliness and overall vibes. Jason was on top of it from helping people and cleaning up. I feel better about ordering when staff like him actually know the menu. GET THE CURRY NIKUTAMA SO YUMMY!!! Even tasted great when i took leftovers home. (Thanks for the recommendation Jason)“

“nice food !! どもありがとう　‼︎！！！“

“Great food, relaxing environment“

“Amazing food and service. Love this place. ❤“