“Highly recommended!! Probably the best Katsu I have ever had since I lived in LA. I ordered several fried appetizers and Katsu plate. All of them are freshly made and tasty.1. Pork Katsu: unlike some other Katsu, this has light breading. The pork is juicy inside crispy outside.2. The fried mushroom is same as the Katsu, very juicy inside and without compromise the crispness outside.3. Waffle fries is not too much surprise tho as it is like other waffle fries you can get from somewhere else.With this price point, I will definitely come back for more!“
“Went here for a late night dinner after a delayed flight, and absolutely loved the pizza. Since it has a build your own option, jain options are possible. We did Build our own pizza, and it was great. The dough texture, cheese, amount of toppings, sauce flavor, everything was great. The quantity was also really good. Recommend ?“
“Large, luscious burger, high quality meat, just dripping its juices and sauce I was soaking up with the fries, chasing every drop. And the fries -- creamy inside surrounded by perfectly crisp outsides, lovely light seasoning that's not salty. Oh, man, and my daughter loved her chicken sandwich and its (red) cabbage slaw. I had a taste of the slaw, now I'm tempted to have that sandwich next time just on the strength of the slaw. And all at a totally reasonable price, srsly. Nice people, too, and a quiet courtyard at the side for eating there. I can't wait to go back. I forgot to mention the buns were the kind that are soft but compress down as you bite to be part of the chewy yumcious. Just great.Vegetarian options: Veggie Burger“
“Beef Shawerma and Vegetarian Mezze Platter were soooo good! Beef was super tender and flavorful. Rice well seasoned and delicious. Falafel amazing! Even though the baba ghanoush and hummus were side dishes in the platter, they were both standouts.I would happily return and highly recommend this place. Good for takeout. Just watch out about the parking situation, especially in the evenings; it's always a pain.Parking: It's a huge parking lot, but it's crazy to navigate because people double park and sit in the middle of an already tight passageway and don't care. Saw many close call accidents.“
“Absolutely wonderful. It's refreshing to eat chicken katsu that's both juicy and has the perfect crunch on the outside. To make it better, it's curry compliment was bursting with flavor yet, it was not overwhelming. I think I got it medium for the spice level and it was perfect for me. I'll probably try to the spicer option when I go back. The chicken karage was also superb. The service was fast and the restaurant was very clean! I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu.“
“Tiny restaurant bustling on a weekday for lunch, a good sign. Delicious carry out baps and Korean tofu stews to go. Recommend the spicy pork bap. Nice little booths to stay and eat, but you will have to listen to the kpop videos lol. Small parking lot out front.“
“maybe it's different for everyone in my case I waited for the order for a very long time and plus they didn’t even say a word about the fact that it was inconvenient, sorry, or at least say that it happened that way, we just dropped the order and forgot))) it would have been “
“Nestled within the vibrant community of The Shores, The Cafe beckons with promises of culinary delights and warm hospitality. Intrigued by its reputation for fusion cuisine and cozy ambiance, I recently embarked on a gastronomic journey to uncover the treasures hidden within.I had the chance to try their new item Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl, I was immediately transported to a realm of savory bliss. The rich umami flavors of the kimchi mingled harmoniously with the hearty goodness of the fried rice, creating a symphony of tastes that danced upon my palate. Each forkful offered a delightful contrast of textures—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—and left me craving more with every bite. The addition of perfectly cooked vegetables added a refreshing touch, while the subtle heat of the kimchi provided a satisfying kick that lingered pleasantly on the tongue.“
“I was looking for ramen with a parking a this spot is amazing. You can park inside the building. Mild spicy is really mild spicy and I appreciated it. Thin noodles and the soup is amazing. Tried the Thai tea for the 1st, it goes really well with the bowl I took.I’ll visit again for sure“
“As someone who works pretty much all day, everyday, I am ALWAYS hungry. I just had been working on several musical numbers and dancing for a showcase at SMC when I realized I just HAD to eat. So I go across the street for some pizza, and there was Sunny, greeting me right as I walked in! I noticed all the pepperoni and cheese pizza was gone, naturally when your 'zaa is in high demand, so instead of leaving I chose a healthy option and got the house chopped salad. BEST. SALAD. EVER. Right when I ordered it, Sunny's amazing smile lit up, and I could tell I was in for a treat. This salad was HUGE, (I needed an extra plate to separate it, taking it in two waves) and she was generous with all the toppings without overdoing it, keeping it all balanced! And with just the right amazing of salad dressing! One more word. Sensational! Thank you SaMo! And thank you Sunny!“
“Nothing special about the atmosphere but they keep a pretty clean place. The lunch special is awesome.... especially in santa monica. $11 after taxes for a personal pizza, a good fresh brothers salad and your drink of choice. I've seen a lot of turnover with staffing but everyone they hire seems to value customer service. This is the place for our Wednesday lunches.“
“We were very happy we stopped in for lunch. The chopped liver appetizer and the tongue and pastrami sandwich were fantastic. The matzo ball soup was somewhat disappointing (but I am somewhat spoiled with a lifetime of fantastic, homemade soup) that had a ridiculously humongous matzo ball. The "light lunch for one" combo was enough food for an entire day and anything but light!“
“My 1st time there was Saturday. I had passed by many times and decided to try it. The food good. I got a shall bowl with all veggies. I really enjoyed the sweet potatoe noodles. The veggies were fresh. The service was ok. You have to ask for more sauce if desired. Got mine to go, it was very busy, loud and no sitting available during my visit. Overall, I liked it. I will definitely go back again. 3.5 out of 5 stars.Vegetarian options: Broccoli, black beans, cabbage, potatoes, green salad, pineapple“
“If you are going on your lunch break ORDER AHEAD online and you will be fine. If you are going to lunch sitting down during peak time, you will be serviced nicely. If you are just walking in, expect to wait a bit. They have quite the system going on here. They have people prepping the food and making sure its fresh, people taking orders, people packing up to-go orders, people servicing the tables. You will never feel like a certain group is getting prioritized more than you. They take care of walk ins, to-go orders, app orders, and table service efficiently and with a smile. I usually order ahead on the app and even when I have had to wait and ask about the status of my order, they ACTUALLY check on the status of my order and report back. This place is fresh, consistent, friendly, and always busy. This place is always busy, but clean, and could be a cool place to get work done if you have headphones.“
“pretty good if healthy eating is your thing. heaps of variety and can get eggs and avo etc or go nuts on some super food bowl of goodness. even got bone broth etc if you are into that thing or doing some crazy cleanse.. prices are fair for the food..“
“This place is simple and easy. The house pizza is their best pie by far in my opinion. The Pizza is solid and I have Always received nice and friendly service. They usually have a soccer game or baseball game on the television :) Great place to pop in for a slice and great desserts do not sleep on the cheesecake !“
“11:08 Stopped in when they first opened. Found it a unique and nutritious option for takeout in Santa Monica. It's very clean and the gal working there was very nice and very knowledgeable about the different dishes they offered. Been back a few times since and have enjoyed both the entrees as well as salads. Everything is already prepared and ready to go. So convenient when you don't what you're hungry for or haven't been to the market in awhile! There's plenty of items to choose from and so far we haven't been disappointed. I'll try to remember to take some pictures next time I'm there. Definitely recommend checking it out!“
“Food and service was excellent, highly recommend!My sister and I live in SD but were in Santa Monica for the day and stopped here for lunch. I got the cobb salad and my sister got the West Coast wrap and both were excellent. We both also got the Ginger Turmeric Lemonade which we couldn't rave enough about. We loved the soft hits of the ginger and turmeric, not overpowering, and it wasn't too sweet like other lemonades.Overall, the food was excellent and I couldn't say enough about how great the service was.I wish there was a location in SD so we could stop by for lunch more often but we'll definitely make sure to stop by again when were up in Santa Monica.“