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!!!“

“Hardly a wait before 1pm 5-10. The entrance of the place is where the parking lot is, not on the corner of 5th street were I entered from 😅 they are very quick at clearing tables to let in more guests for dine in.

Ordered the brisket and it was delicious. Light and flavorful. Like others have stated, add your green onions and salt pepper or chili to your liking. Their radish and kimchi banchan were fresh and flavorful, my favorite being the radish! The milky smooth bone broth tasted delicious. Not heavy at all and so comforting!“

“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 😋 ….“

“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!!!“

“A hidden gem for Korean comfort food, this small shop goes head-to-head with anything you'd find in K-town. Everything is made fresh, the wings are crunchy and packed with flavor, the rice bowls come out piping hot and are filled with good-sized portions, and the folks running the place are friendly and accommodating. I've ordered nearly everything on the menu, and while I so far haven't found anything I didn't enjoy, the wings stand out to me as being the stars of this restaurant.“

“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!“

“I’ve had the breakfast and dinner here. Incredible. The people are so nice too.

The coffee is game changing - get the Vietnamese boba coffee and a doughnut!

It’s also the best bacon, egg, cheese bagel in the area.

Easy to park too! They have a lot and street parking is available.“

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

“I am a fool for not trying out Chef Arango sooner. I live very close, 10 mins or less away. I also moved to the area 4 years ago and only now am I coming here. After this visit I will easily be back and I will be back often.

Chef Arango is comfort food at its finest. The prices are phenomenal, the quantity is bountiful, the food is made fresh with it still being piping hot, and the food is simply yummy. This restaurant and team is like being cooked for by your family. I really don’t know how else to describe this restaurant and team and food. It’s like sitting down for a meal at your mum’s, or auntie’s or ammachi’s (Indian word for “grandma”) home. Simply a delicious, warming, and hearty meal!

I just can’t get over the fact that I paid $22.50 after tax (2026 prices) and got a very filling meal that was amazing tasting, freshly made, and came with loads of meat. I regret not coming sooner even though I’ve passed by hundreds of time. I will try to atone for my sins by coming back as frequently as possible!“

“What a little hidden gem!!! I am so picky w/my Thai food w/my mother being Thai, but Nong’s food did not disappoint. Everything was fresh & tasty! Service was great as well. If you’re craving some delicious Thai food stop by Nong’s restaurant. I’ll be stopping by the next time I’m in town!“

“A number of vegan choices. I tried cashew cheese empanada and lentil/quinoa. My husband had samosa with mint chutney and mushroom & homemade. All were great, with the exception of the samosa with chutney. But, that’s one persons opinion! Updated from previous review on 2026-08-30“

“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.“

“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.“

“My son is a wing enthusiast so we decided to stop by to check it out I got to say the wings were amazingly sauced covered every bite the variety of sauces is amazing he enjoyed them very much and we will definitely come back the garlic fries were so delicious also amazing service friendly“

“Started going here soon after they opened, the staff is always friendly; makes sure you're well taken care of, and the food is always delicious. I always come back for the kimchi pancake.

Food can sometimes take a little while to come out, but it's always so fresh and delicious that its always well worth the wait. Their takeout options are also great!“

“This restaurant serves incredible authentic Chinese food! The dining space is clean and tastefully decorated, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere for meals. Every dish we ordered was bursting with rich, genuine flavors and cooked with great care. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the portion sizes were generous. We had such a wonderful dinner experience here. I would absolutely recommend this spot to anyone craving amazing Chinese cuisine and a pleasant dining environment.“

“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 😄“

“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“

“Big portion. Very fresh! Recommend! But the soy marinated crab sold out quickly in the afternoon 😭 we didn’t get a chance to taste that. Spicy crab and shrimp are delicious. We also had the cabbage and beef soup which is very comforting.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Fantastic food. And cocktails. And bartenders!“

“So so so yummy. Please come to SF!“

“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.“