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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Food was tasty and delicious 😋 ….“

“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!!“

“I’m a return customer. Love the shrimp fried rice, beef low mein, and donuts. My girlfriend loves the chicken teriyaki. The donuts melt in your mouth and the food is always hot and fresh. Definitely recommend. Terrific customer service too! The woman at the front is always so sweet. Don’t sleep on on Twin Castle.“

“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.“

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

“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 😄“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“The psychedelic sando & og chicken sando were so awesome. Medium sauce had a kick but went well with the sandos. Fries were great! I highly recommend!!“

“Picked up a box of 6 empanadas to bring home, and another time i stopped by on impluse while driving by with my wife and we sat down on their outdoor tables by the sidewalk and had some coffee and 2 breakfast empanadas each.

I personally loved their pepperoni pizza empanada, theres alot of different kinds of flavors to try beyond the standard beef/chicken/pork fillings a traditional bakery would have.

Its a good place to know about. Their empanadas might be the perfect snack your craving that day, or you need to quickly get something like Porto's, but without the huge crowd and line.“

“My #1 chicken spot very delicious food the owners are super nice very respectful people i love this place my husband and I came to eat here twice and we tried the loaded fries and honey bbq wings and lemon pepper wings and OMG we left full and satisfied will definitely be coming back and becoming regulars... thank u for making delicious food that never disappoints... see u guys soon.“

“Great experience! Food was delicious - ordered soy marinated crab, spicy crab, cockle bibimbap, and the pork belly kimchi pancake.
There was only 1 server today and he was doing the most bussing and serving all the tables with a positive attitude. I’ve never seen someone work so hard without rest, maintain composure, and treat customers with so much respect.
He deserves a raise!!!“

“tacos vergas los tavos vergas“

“Food was amazing!!!! My partner and I ordered the short rib soup and the spicy beef with vegetable soup. We inhaled everything including the sides, soju, and beers.

A definite recommendation for a meal to feed your soul.

A must try for all who are curious.“

“😋👍good food .and friendly staff“

“Fantastic food. And cocktails. And bartenders!“

“We absolutely loveee Perfect Donuts, not only are the donuts freshly made but their boba is also fresh. I worked at a boba shop and I can tell very easily when the boba has been out for too long. There is a young woman who always helps us and she is the sweetest person ever, always goes out of her way to make us feel welcomed. My sons both like white glazed with colorful sprinkles and today they were sold out; this amazing woman grabbed two plains and made them for them without us having to ask ! Not only that, she even made sure they were both just the way they like them without me even mentioning! I absolutely love this place and will continue to come. They also have fresh pressed juices and a lot more stuff that we will definitely be trying. 😄😄“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“So so so yummy. Please come to SF!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“