Comfort Food Restaurants near Van Nuys, CA

“Went today for my Birthday Breakfast with my Sisters. Huevos Rancheros was amazing especially the black beans. Spinach, Ham Mushroom omelet was delicious especially with the Hot sauce. Look forward to returning. Service was with a smile.“

“Your sourdough bread is the BEST bread I have ever had. We finished off a whole round loaf in 2 days. I’m now in a mission to track them down when they are in the area so I can buy them out!!!“

“One of the most iconic spots in Koreatown!
The soup arrives with customizable add-ins like green onions, red pepper paste, and minced garlic, letting you tweak the savory depth to perfection. Sides of banchan (kimchi, pickled radish) keep the table lively and flavorful.“

“The food at Star of India is excellent. They have a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan, and standard items, all worth trying. The service is prompt and the staff are friendly and helpful.“

“Food was tasty and delicious 😋 ….“

“Absolutely loved this Korean fried chicken spot! The customer service was outstanding. Very friendly, attentive, and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The chicken itself was incredible. Perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold, flavorful sauces that hit just right. Every bite was fresh and satisfying. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to!“

“Small shop that sells donuts, burgers, teriyaki and other delicious foods. I ordered a combination teriyaki plate including beef and chicken. It was delicious, very plentiful and quick.
It was near closing time when I arrived but the lady who took my order was welcoming and while I was waiting for my food she gave me a chocolate donut. Although there isn't a lot of room they have a few tables inside and the atmosphere was nice. If you're around and want something quick, tasty and affordable I recommend checking it out!“

“My daughter’s and I love love love Nong’s. The dishes are amazing. You can’t beat the price (especially in LA). The portions are very filling. And the service is sweet and swift. I swear there’s a mama (or grandmama) bear in that kitchen. If you love Thai, Nong’s hits the mark… EVERY TIME!!“

“After seeing a suggestion in a FB group, decided to give this place a try at around 3pm on a Sunday. The lady that rang me up had a welcoming personality and another lady delivered it with a beautiful smile! The menu options are affordable. the food was so fresh and the restaurant was very clean! My day started out ho hum, but with the amazing friendly service and great food, it made my day I left with my tummy and heart happy. This will probably be my new Sunday spot Appreciate Y'ALL!“

“Todo estuvo excelente, primera vez que los visitamos y muy rico y limpio...muchas Gracias !.“

“Absolutely delicious Indian cuisine. I dined in with the lamb tandoori tikkha with saag paneer, basmati rice, garlic naan, and a mango lassi. Everything was fresh and on point. The waitress was friendly and the ambience was clean with relaxing jazz piano playing. Highly recommended!“

“It’s slow to get your order, but that’s because it’s made fresh. If your in a hurry, take it to go. Otherwise, the chicken is excellent.“

“The food is great for the area. You can tell the owners have a lot of pride in their restaurant. Everything is served so hot.

They are so friendly and make an effort to leave their guests with a nice experience.

We got the galbi combo with spicy tofu soup. It was lovely.“

“The sound at The Mint is fantastic and there’s always a cool vibe from the crowd. It’s a wide room so you can see well from anywhere. Food is very good (I LOVE the cheesesteak sandwich and shrimp salad) and great drinks. So many popular musicians got their start there and you never know who’ll pop up on stage or in the audience. Really fun! Highly recommend 😄“

“Freshly made empanadas is one the best in the LA county. Fantastic empanadas with fresh ingredients, flaky crusts, and great flavors. Friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. They offer a wide variety of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Plenty of choices to satisfy every taste, making it easy for groups to find favorites.“

“This cafe and Juice bar STOLE our hearts! A MUST when in San Diego and La Jolla. I mean, WOOOOWWW! We were able to sneak in a quick breakfast before our whale tour at the Little Italy location, and thank goodness we did! My only regret is not visiting every single day for their exceptional breakfast and high-quality juices! I ordered the All I Avo Wanted - Blue corn, waffle, smashed avocado, feta, shaved radish, over easy egg, chili flakes, hemp seeds, salsa macha. I mean, holy moly. The delivery was beautifully executed and built perfectly. The blue corn waffle was moist yet firm. My mother ordered the Shakshuka - another favorite dish of mine that WOWed. You can not go wrong with Parakeet. Thank you to the divine chefs and baristas - you made Parakeet the most beloved restaurant during our time in California!!!“

“What a fantastic spot to enjoy authentic Korean cuisine! The Soy Sauce Marinated Crab (Ganjang-gejang), Spicy Marinated Crab (Yangnyeom-gejang), and Braised
Short Ribs (Galbi-jjim) were all absolutely amazing. The service was top-notch, and I’ll definitely be coming back here again!“

“It is your typical mom and pop's Korean soup joint. The atmosphere is like a cafeteria filled with photos of the past, simple and clean. It has a small menu, but the soup base is amazing. The beef broth has tremendous amount of flavor, clean, rich, the beef and tendons are succulent. The soup is not seasoned (salted) so you can taste the original beef flavor, and you can add the salt as you like it. The simple meal for two is about $50. It was a great find for us.“

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“Fantastic food. And cocktails. And bartenders!“

“There are four restaurants that share this space: Sumac, Habibi Burger, Saucy Greens, and Soupchu. Each is great.

Saucy Greens makes delicious salads. This place is great for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores. The sumac vinaigrette on the falafel salad is refreshing. There are no bad choices on the menu.“

“😋👍good food .and friendly staff“

“Had the wild mushroom pizza. Absolutely delicious Fries were also delicious But the chocolate cake and vegan vanilla ice cream cream was to die for! Highly recommend“

“Omg, my family and I are big on wings. We go to wingstop and to bww all the time. First time we tried Chic Wings and we are truly blown away by how tender they are and how good the flavor is! We got the 20 for $20 on UberEats, plus some jalapeño poppers. The jalapeño poppers were delicious, only thing is we said for the price of plus $5, for 4 small jalapeño poppers are, they should be more. I think 8-10 would be a better amount for the price. Other than that, I know we will be coming back over and over again! Can't wait to try other things on the menu!“

“I stopped in while waiting for an appointment to grab a drink and a snack for the drive back. I tried their boba taro slushie and a cronut filled with Nutella my first time trying one and it was so soft, layered, and really delicious. The boba was made well, the place was nice, and they even have a full menu, which was a great surprise. I’ll definitely keep this spot in mind on my next trip.“

“First time at this place and to be honest, their Dinuguan and Pork Sisig were absolutely delicious! The Dinuguan here is the best because all the meat is tender, there’s no fat in sight at all, and it’s’ very saucy and goes well with white rice! The Pork Sisig is good too since it’s not spicy and it tastes pretty sweet. Overall, the Sisig was tasty after all.“

“A 4 in one location! Loved the variety of the different type of foods! The soups were delicious, the smash burger smelled good(didn’t taste it was for my young son) which he said was good, the arugula salad so tasty and the pink power salad was indescribable(that good) definitely coming back again. The young lady who took our order was so kind too!“

“So so so yummy. Please come to SF!“

“Good food fast service. Bronzed Aussi meat pies were ok. Beef was the best I would get that again and eat 10 , lamb was good . , a little heavy on the rosemary...I can still taste it 30 min. later , same for the sausage . The chicken musroom and bacon was bland.“

“Ordered takeout online and it was a real smooth and easy process. Food was ready on time and packaged nicely. Got the beef noodle soup with the flat rice noodle and the dry mix rice noodle. Both were really good. Staff was friendly at pickup. They have a very small parking lot, but I lucked out with getting a spot. It does look a bit run down on the outside, but inside looked nice and spacious.“

“We’ve ordered from Papillon Bakery in Northridge several times now, and every single visit has been consistently great. The food is always fresh, tasty, and very reasonably priced, which keeps us coming back.

Some of our absolute favorites are the potato pirashki, cabbage pirashki, nacho cheese empanadas, and of course the custard and Nutella ponchiks—everything is always warm, flavorful, and perfectly made.

Today my husband, who is very picky, decided to try their lahmajun for the first time. He loved it! It was crisp, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. That was another win for Papillon.

Definitely worth trying a variety of their recipes—you really can’t go wrong here.“