Comfort Food Restaurants near Buena Park, CA

“i have been going to neighborhood bento since 2019 when i found out about it. it truly is a hidden gem in the community! i don't know of any other restaurant/shop that serves food like neighborhood bento. it's one of my go-to comfort meals and it truly feels like i'm eating something home cooked each time. i only wish that i'd found it sooner!“

“Five stars hands down! My girlfriend was looking for Ganjang Gijang (crab marinated in soy sauce) so we found this place and decided to give it a try. We got here at 6pm and parked in the lot behind the restaurant. When we entered the restaurant I noticed we were the only customers which I thought was a little unsettling. Two ladies were preparing boxes of kimchi in the middle of the restaurant. They were both very friendly and I instantly got the feeling of sitting in the kitchen of a close relative! (my girlfriend is Korean). I went to wash my hands and found the restroom spotlessly clean. A great start. She ordered the crab and I ordered the spicy beef (brisket soup). It was most definitely one of the best spicy brisket soups I have ever had. The spice level was perfect. Not crazy that your mouth would be on fire but with a pretty good kick. The banchan (side dishes) were amazing too. I loved the Korean pancake (jeon). Overall an outstanding experience. More diners started trickling in around 6:30ish. Great service, delicious food, clean place and on top of that polite folks to dine with...what more could one ask for. I love this place and would highly recommend it. Definitely coming back.“

“Winga had no crisp and were barely cooked. A few were still very pink although saucy and spicy. We were not given the dipping sauces that were ordered. (i didnt check at curbside pick up). A large order of tots was tiny. Vampire were cooked well but lacking the vampireness. Pizza was really great! Sometimes, when ordering online, you get taken. Do not order the chips and salsa for $12. Go to the store and by the same thing for a lot less. The quantity and quality were sad. My four stars is for the pizza and jalapeño poppers. Everything else, was a miss.“

“The Chef's take on everyday food IS the experience! Golf, that's an after thought, you won't even notice the course while treating yourself to an experience your mouth won't shut up about long after "T-time" . So, one lump or two?“

“Good food. Great service. Very understanding and accommodating staff.“

“Title: Hidden Gem in Seal Beach!I recently discovered this hidden gem in Seal Beach after my favorite restaurant closed down. What a pleasant surprise it was!Review:My wife and I stumbled upon this restaurant while enjoying a leisurely stroll in the downtown area, and we were blown away by the exceptional service and food quality. The Angus Beef Brisket was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection, and bursting with flavor. The Brussels sprouts and the biscuit were excellent additions to our meal, adding a delightful touch to our dining experience.Atmosphere:The weather was delightful, adding to the charm of our dining experience. The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting, and we felt right at home from the moment we walked in.Dining Experience:We were fortunate to arrive just before the rush as there were no empty tables when we visited last Saturday. It's a good thing we beat the crowd - timing truly is everything!Conclusion:I have no hesitation in awarding this restaurant a well-deserved 5-star rating. We will definitely be returning on our next visit to Seal Beach. If you're looking for a new favorite spot with top-notch food and service, look no further!“

“It was our first time going to Rodeo 39, and we knew we had to try out Shootz! The food did not disappoint! We got the combo shrimp and chicken with spam musubi brûlée, and it was heaven on earth! The side of kimchi butter was out of this world. I would definitely recommend giving this a try if you’re in the area. We can’t wait to go back and try everything else on their menu!“

“Great food great company great service“

“Very good service and the food was delicious“

“I Love This Place Their Food And Drinks Are Delicious Their Service Is Great.“

“Amazing food and service!“

“I'm glad that the original owners are back. The food is great again!“

“Great services and delicious food!“

“Parking: Very easy even on a Saturday/ Sunday brunch day. I would say to come early to check in on their Yelp waitlist in case their place get's especially busy. If you order all these dishes with a group of 4 people, this will fill you up. Banana Latte: Tasted more of the latte than the banana. Gamberry Rose Pasta: Don't play with the spicy level. It's not death spicy but it's a bit like Shin Ramen spicy. Would not recommend this dish for my non tolerant spicy people. Pasta is wonderful though, sauce was like uni cream, there were bits of masago (tiny fish eggs) to add a nice texture, 2-3 regular shrimp and a jumbo shrimp in the dish. Beet Tataki Salad: Would highly recommend for anyone! The beef was cooked so well, medium rare on the inside and the outside sliced edges were really crispy! Salad was refreshingly and dressed well with their vinaigrette, tomato, and shredded cheese. Gambas: Not my favorite dish. The sliced bread was presented in the skillet so bottom portion of the bread was overly greasy. There was too much olive oil at the bottom of the pan than necessary. Toasted whole garlic and olives, I think the only redeemable feature of the dish would be the shrimp.“

“A Carnivore’s Vegan Experience Yesterday, my husband and I drove my mother in law home to L.A. from visiting with us for the past couple months. Sad to see her go because she is such a big help. Surprisingly, we had no kids in tow which is a rare occasion. We decided to drive around to explore a bit of James’ old stomping grounds. We explored his old neighborhood in La Puente, where he would skateboard, wound through the canyon switchbacks on the way to Whittier, looking at his friends’ houses and commenting how much the area has changed. Whenever we are traveling anywhere, we try to find a non-chain, local place to eat to support the local community but also, who wants to go somewhere new and walk into a chain and be transported to someplace you can go to within a few minutes from home. It defeats the whole purpose of exploring someplace new, at least new to me. We walked down Greenleaf Street in Downtown Whittier looking for a place to eat. We could not get past that it looked like a deserted city street with a few faces of restaurant workers visible from the windows looking out to either see if the crowds would ever come or wondering who in their right mind would be walking the streets mid-day in the 100+ degree heat. I personally think it was the latter, but we were just happy to be out of the 115+ humidity of home, only being 100 was quite nice! In our thirty minute, indecisive wandering, there were many places that peaked our interest for a nice dinner, but not quite for a late lunch before the two hour drive home. As we were standing in the middle of the street (closed to traffics for outdoor dining) we saw a few people go in and out of a place called the Modern Shaman, at least that’s the door that I saw open. (James will tell you it was the Steakhouse next door.) growing weary of my indecisiveness and looking up menus online to see what the food was like, said that we could try “that one” since it must be good because though the streets are empty, people are coming in and out. Now, I knew it was a vegan restaurant and was surprised that My carnivore husband would be willing to try the “fake food”. I jumped at the opportunity and to his surprise, I headed into the vegan restaurant, and he followed. As we were seated, James confessed that he thought we were going into the steakhouse because that was the door that he noticed someone enter. I am not a vegan, nor am I a vegetarian. I am just a person who does not prefer to eat much meat. I am just as happy eating a black bean burger as I am a beef burger and have been known to make dinner sans meat on several occasions so a vegan restaurant is right up my alley. However, looking at my husband from across the table, I could see the distress in his eyes…”no meat?!? How could there be Italian sausage on the menu if there is no meat? It just does not make sense! Do Italians know that they have fake Italian sausage on their menu?” To which I could only respond “thank you, my dear, for entertaining me on this one.” We looked over the menu for at least ten minutes trying to decide what to order. I could not make up my mind because everything looked so good and intriguing. On the other hand, James was still trying to figure out why there was Italian sausage on the menu of there was no meat, and of course, to determine what would be the least horrible thing to order and determined if he didn’t like it, he could just give it to me to eat and we could pick him up a burger someplace else. I finally settled on the oyster mushroom po’boy sandwich with a little help from the server. And when I say “a little help”, it was just that, not too helpful because of the three items I could not decide between she said “oh, that one is good. Oh that one is too, and that one.” We settled on the one she said was the most filling. James settled on the chimichurri ravioli with oyster mushrooms added on, or rather I had them add the mushrooms added on because I knew there was a very likely chance that I would be eating his plate too and I love mushrooms. As we waited for our f“

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

“I had a great experience at Kaju Soft Tofu. The Beef Bulgogi and Galbi Tofu Soup were both delicious, with rich flavors and tender meat. The restaurant was clean and inviting, and the servers were very friendly. Plus, the unlimited sides were a nice bonus. Highly recommended!“

“I stumbled across this restaurant and decided to get dinner to go. It was great. I've been back 3 times and will continue to recommend it. Teri Dietrich Krauss“

“I've been here a few times, and it's always to catch up with a good friend over brunch. There is plenty of space between you and the next table so you can talk without everyone hearing your conversation. And there's just something comforting about their big coffee mugs and the food. The food portions are huge by the way. I always take it home. I love leftovers. I don't think you can go wrong with your order. Everything I've had here has been delicious. The only thing that is difficult is the parking situation. I don't come here on busy nights because of the parking.“

“Complex, authentic Korean flavors made with traditional p ingredients. A humble porridge could become a pleasantly enjoyable experience. I ordered bulnakji porridge today and instead of using ground beef or cheap meat, they used a good quality meat and then they sautéed the marinated bulgogi in butter. mmm. Chives/buchu they used were fresh and green. So was the octopus. Often times you taste the fishiness but this octopus or nakji had a very clean flavor. The venue and the food they served were very clean. I highly recommend this place.“

“Todo los paninis de chipotle son una delicia !! El personal siempre muy amables !!! Nose cómo se llama la señora que atiende pero es mayor y es muy linda de carácter!“

“Nice place.Handy choice. Love their coffees and teas and the art.“

“I usually do not review for takeout, especially for the service provided. However, I was so surprised by one of their staff that I have to thank her.I ordered dumplings and bulgogi to-go last Friday, and after I picked up the order and headed back to my car, this lady ran out (for quite a distance), just to hand me the sauce for the dumplings. I am very grateful for that.“

“We hired Asher's BBQ for a school event and they were amazing! The food was delicious, the prices were affordable, and the service was great. I especially like that they do an online ordering service to eliminate time waiting in line. All the families had nothing but great things to say. Would definitely ask them back again.“

“I recently visited Lazy Dog with my s/o and bff. We had a fantastic experience, especially during their happy hour. The happy hour menu offers a wonderful variety of options at affordable prices. I ordered a spread of dishes including buffalo cauliflower, crispy deviled eggs, chicken lettuce wraps, Cajun fries, a hamburger, and buffalo nuggets, and everything was delicious. To wash it down, I tried the Jamaican punch drink which tasted refreshingly tropical. Despite the variety of dishes ordered, the wait time was minimal, and the service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was clean and well-equipped. I would highly recommend Lazy Dog to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and service.“

“Fresh and delicious.Located inside 2nd & PCH downstairs across from Shake Shack. Came here during the weekday for lunch. Restaurant was clean and was pretty quiet, maybe saw 1-2 ppl while I was eating there.Asked the lady for recommendations, and she was so nice. Ordered the 6 wing combo ( Thai chili). Food was hot and fresh. Wings were crunchy, great flavor, and not spicy. Fries were so good - seasoned well and crunchy. I would definitely get that again.“

“Stephanie (long Beach CA) went above and beyond for us. This is our first time being at disneyland and she recommended me a sweet coffee drink and it was soooo delicious ? plus she gave us first visit buttons with our names on it!Thank you Stephanie for making our day at disneyland wonderful! I hope to see her when I come back“

“I like the big portion of this restaurant. I went 2 people so we ordered 2 dishes. We tried: 1. Pork Back Bone Stew: very huge portion. The meat is soft and you can feel the broth has been well cooked that gives you the sweet and rich taste. 2. Stir Fried Squid (because I love squid!): very good. This dish can be eaten with rice (if you want to be full) or will paired good with a taste of Soju. The portions are big so don't over ordering or you will have some food to go. The food is a little plaint and there's salt to add (if you are a salty food fan) to assure you don't leave the broth behind. You will feel healthy as you leave the place. Will be great to have for hangover or when you are sick. I went on a weekend night for dinner and the restaurant was a little quiet. I think this place is most suitable for lunch. I would definitely come back to try their other stews and pork belly!“

“Enjoyed some great service from Dan... He gave us some great pointers on what beers to order and introduced us to the beer club which we absolutely love!!! We've been coming here for 4+ years how did we not know about this Gem of a club .. thank you once again Dan !!!“

“I'm going to tell you the Pure Truth...THE CAKES ARE SO RICH AND TASTY THAT ME AND MY FRIENDS ARE REGULARLY GOING TO ENJOY THEM...it's a very special secret that To tell another truth I would like it if it turned out well. ....SAVED...??? ?“

“Wow! ?The BBQ BEEF RIBS are soooo DELICIOUS ? and the macaroni salad is OMGoodness ? Great Place and great atmosphere ?? The front workers were so polite and enthusiastic smiles and the whole Hawaiian vibe is great energy and joyful! ? I definitely recommend trying it here or any other location and tasting the Ribs and or Chicken and Teriyaki Riblets! “

“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.“

“Stopped by here, as this used to be my favorite Vietnamese spot, until they sold the business. This Fat Belly Grill appears to be family owned. Friendly staff were very helpful. The menu is a little all over the place, some Mexican food, some Mexican-American food, some Mediterranean food, and some American food.“

“Dumplings, beef roll, pan seared pork and corn dumplings, corn chowder, marinated cucumbers. These are my new favorite foods. Service was quick and hospitable, everyone was super helpful, friendly, and efficient. We will definitely be back!“

“Great foods and well done!“

“good spot 2 easy and enjoy fierce gud times moments with good Ole folks yyeesss“

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

“Our lunch meeting today was fabulous! Great service & great food. Thank you!“

“I recently visited Boiling Point and was pleasantly surprised by my experience. Unlike other similar establishments, this Boiling Point location stood out to me in several ways. Firstly, I found the taste of the food to be superior, which made my dining experience even more enjoyable.Additionally, I appreciated that the waiting time was relatively short compared to what I've experienced at other places. This made the entire dining process more convenient and efficient.Most notably, I was satisfied to discover that I could order unlimited rice and receive double the amount of meat. This added value to my meal and left me feeling very satisfied with my dining experience.Overall, I highly recommend Boiling Point for its delicious food, short waiting times, and generous serving options. I will definitely be returning for more!“