Sushi Zo
Neighborhood: Palms

9824 National Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Kay N. writes: Dear Keizo,

Hi! Remember me? I was the wide-eyed girl with her male companion on Tuesday night, eagerly (or just eager) devouring every fresh morsel of fish that you handed to us. And each time our eyes met, I was doing my hardest to look at you with…

Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori
Neighborhood: Torrance, Harbor Gateway

18617 S Western
Gardena, CA 90247

Yuko Y. writes: I came here last night with my infamous friend who always pays for everything when we go out.  I threatened him that I would NEVER EVER hang out with him again if he didn't let me pay for dinner this time.  His response was "are you serious?  Ok, ok.…

In-N-Out Burger
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

3801 Inglewood Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Jacqueline C. writes: "Just discovered more on the secret menu..."

I am so freaking excited to write this review because I just discovered two more items on the secret menu yesterday.  So, even though it was 5 pm (after lunch and too early for dinner), I had to drop by,…

Cafe Los Feliz
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

2118 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Aaron R. writes: If anyone had told me that there was a great pastry shop within walking distance of my place, I would have laughed and scoffed a bit. But lo and behold there is this gem of a place. A Tiny little shop on the north end of Hillhurst Ave, serving a…

Monsieur Marcel
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90189

heather g. writes: In the beginning the service made me want to spew vomit like the girl in the exorcist... serious... Green chunks that would make a leprechaun jealous!!!

Anyway.. my server was sort of thuggy but nice, though the chubby rude hostess should quit her day…

Galanga Thai Fusion
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

7440 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046

judy w. writes: Lunch specials for $5? Free delivery? Sign me up!

You can choose between beef, chicken, pork and even tofu for all lunch options, and it comes with a salad and rice. And they have brown rice! BROWN RICE! Yey I luvs me the brown rice. Yeah, brown rice…

The Pasadena Sandwich Co
Neighborhood: Pasadena

259 Sierra Madre Villa Ave
Pasadena, CA 91107

Chris B. writes: I've lived about a mile from this place for more than two years, and I never even knew it existed until last week.  After I found out about it here on Yelp, I decided to bring my buddy with me to try it.  He wasn't as hungry as I was, and I knew he…

Cap N' Cork Junior Market
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

1674 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Ed C. writes: Update: After staring at the store name for about five minutes, I now get it. Sorry Cap N' Cork -- I'M the idiot.

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They're supposed to have good sammiches. Do they? I don't…

Benley: A Vietnamese Kitchen

8191 E Wardlow Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808

Mike L. writes: This place surprised me on where it was located at and what type of food it offer to attract people in coming here.

Even though the name suggest a Vietnamese restaurant, Benley is an Asian fusion place with a reboot of French influences mixed into the…

Farfalla Trattoria
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

1978 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Dave A. writes: So I park at the Albertsons stupid market up the block to avoid the vulturesque parking situation that is Hillhurst's bane. Backfire; it's cold these days and I'm sniffling by the time I get to Farfalla's front door.  Ahh, but when I walk in...

The…

Dutton's Brentwood Books
Neighborhood: Brentwood

11975 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Erica C. writes: One of the best bookstores in LA, period.  They have an incredible selection of books, most of which belong in someone or something's "top 100" list.  The bookstore is divided into four separate areas that open up into an inner courtyard, and there's…

Dar Maghreb Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7651 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Kaz S. writes: I had been to this restaurant more than a decade ago, and had fond memories.  I also went to Casablanca years ago and after reading a fellow yelper's review I  told my daughter about my experiences in Morocco and she had been obsessed ever since.
I…

Beverages & More
Neighborhood: Torrance

21301 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503

Heather R. writes: What can I say?  I have a problem.  I love to buy wine!  Yes, I love to drink it too, but I tend to buy more than I actually drink.  It's an addiction, and I think there should be a 12-step program for it!

BevMo is my in-abler.  They have such a…

Wax Poetic Salon
Neighborhood: Burbank

3208 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505

Sarah N. writes: Ever get lost in the woods?  Well, my cooter sure did after withholding a razor blade from it for 5 weeks.  Alas, my appointment at Wax Poetic Salon could not have come at a better time.  I finally understood the alias "beaver".  

But first, my bushy…

Runyon Canyon Park
Neighborhood: Hollywood

2000 N Fuller
Fuller and Franklin
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Jiminy C. writes: Run-jin Canyon.  
Wrote a song about it.  Like to hear it?  Here it goes.

(set to the music of the old spiritual classic...."Ice Ice Baby")

All right STOP.  Collaborate and GLISTEN.
Hurt my back when I climbed up the CANYON.
SOMETHING....left its poop on…

24 Hour Fitness - Magic Johnson Sport
Neighborhood: Pasadena

2180 Lincoln Ave
Altadena, CA 91001

Anh T. writes: There was a time when I was really fat. J.Lo saw an old picture of me and threw up in his mouth. These days, I'm still disgusting but only mentally. Nonetheless, I could never have shed that extra weight without Lean Cuisines, the handle end of my…

Arroyo Chop House
Neighborhood: Pasadena

536 South Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105

Baro W. writes: okay this review is going to be a bit biased(kind of like my other reviews, haha)...

Honestly, i'm not really into the fancy shmancy dinners. I'm a freaking low maintenance, C-rated taqueria loving(the dirtier the better i say!), stay at home kind of…

Frenchy's Bistro

4137 E Anaheim St
Long Beach, CA 90804

Krys G. writes: **100th Review**

I've been mulling this review over for a week now, and felt it appropriate to award the 100th to Frenchy's.

Our dinner here last weekend came as close to perfect as a meal can.  It was my husband's 40th (he's terribly old, you know,)…

Buffalo Exchange
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

131 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Neil D. writes: Neil Diamond went into Buffalo Exchange the other day to check out some fresh threads for a weekend on the town, you know what Neil's talkin about?

So, Neil Diamond is looking around for some vintage (or what Neil
Diamond calls The Neil-Age or just…

Lasher's

3441 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803

Holly T. writes: August is my favorite time of year to go to Lashers, thanks to their annual champagne & lobster dinner. This year, instead of having the lobster dinner only on Sundays, it is actually available every day in August as a regular part of the menu!

The…

Cinco De Mayo
Neighborhood: Culver City

11204 Washington Pl
Culver City, CA 90230

fran d. writes: you know you're craving mexican food when you're on crutches, it's raining outside, and it's 2am.

this place is very much your generic fast mexican food with your run of the mill mexican dishes (tacos, burritos, carne asada plates, echiladas, and…

Gold's Gym
Neighborhood: Downtown

725 S Figueroa St Ste 4000
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Sarah F. writes: Okay, I minused a star because I never go, and I'm like paying Gold's to stay in business. I think my monthly "fee" should be tax deductible...

But dude, parking alone (you have to park in the giant 7th & Fig lot, remember to get validated, etc.) is…

Descanso Gardens
Neighborhood: Glendale

1418 Descanso Dr
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

heather g. writes: This place is really beautiful, but if you go in the dead of summer it's really hot and not a lot is blooming compared to other times of the year.

Spring and fall is the best visiting time. I like doing the official tour to learn about all the…

Los Balcones Del Peru
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1360 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028

Trisha L. writes: After reading the reviews of Los Balcones del Peru, and about dear Frank K.'s fascination with the brontosaurus corn, I knew I needed to get my ass over to this place. It is the best Peruvian food I have ever eaten. I would've been perfectly fine…

Nicky D's Wood-Fired Pizza
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2764 Rowena Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039

chico f. writes: Nicky ! Where have you been ! Honestly !

I really don't know how long these fookars have been here, but I just barely spied 'em the other day while running down the Hyperion Corridor !

I'm kinda thinking my keen eyes is slipping...man, I guess I'll be…

Natraj Cuisine of India

5262 E 2nd St
Long Beach, CA 90803

Augusta S. writes: Of the many gods and goddesses in Hindu religion, Natraj is the supreme God. The food at Natraj Cuisine of India is the supreme Eats... for this Indian, anyway (feather, not dot).

I knew it was going to be a pleasant dining experience...I was in the…

Azuma Japanese Restaurant

16123 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90510

Yuko Y. writes: Last night was starting off rather depressingly for me, knowing that I had to work the next day even though it was MLK Jr day.  My friend came to pick me up and took me to this restaurant, Azuma, saying that it's his favorite place.  One step into…

Pantages Theatre
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6233 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Cidne W. writes: Since I am a vintage film fan, I could not help but think of the old Hollywood stars coming to the theater back in the day.  Yes, Bette Davis, Rosalind Russell, and Lauren Bacall probably caught a show or two here.  I could have been sitting in the…

Pazzo Gelato
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

3827 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Stephy P. writes: Look here, young Yelpers of Yelp Land.  I'm gonna throw around a little of my well-traveled clout and start with a preface:

I lived in Florence for appx. 5 months, and so therefore am an expert on gelato and therefore very qualified to give you a…

Toppers Restaurant at the Radisson
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1111 2nd St
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Tristen P. writes: I don't remember much from my visit so bear with me. All I know is that I was dragged here on a date and the rest is a bit blurry. My date knew the people who ran this joint and the drinks were flowing like a water fountain. The margaritas were…

Mr. Cecil's California Ribs

12244 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Skorbo .. writes: Mongo hungry. Mongo want meat. Mongo too tired hunt kill meat. Mongo paint cave all day. Mongo boss Lorgo want change painting. Mongo angry. Lorgo not see Mongo vision.

Day bad. Mongo go Mr. Cecil's. Not order St. Louis or Beef rib. Too tough. Mongo…

Raya Taver Skin Care Salon and Spa
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

533 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048

dawson s. writes: Having grown up with the owner's daughter, I've had the good fortune of knowing about this well kept LA secret for years.

Aside from their amazingly priced and skillful facials ($60-$85, if you add on time in their new hydrotherapy spa facilities)…

Cafe 50's
Neighborhood: Venice

838 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

Mike L. writes: I don't usually care for Johnny Rockets or any old style cafe diner either. This was an interesting place to go just to relive the 50's again.

The diner is very small and crunch for spaces. It reflects the 50's alright... how skinny people were back…

Henry Fonda Theatre
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6126 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

stephy s. writes: Thank you and damn you Henry Fonda, for it is because of you and your bottom level bar that I am now hooked on Belvedere and soda with a lime as opposed to my muuuuch cheaper Kettle and soda with lime.

That is all you had.

"Belvedere for the lady?"…

Taco San Pedro

11962 Carson St
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

Saul S. writes: You know the food is good at Taco San Pedro when gamblers from the neighboring casino start to form a line outside, waiting to spend the last of their rent money on tacos.

Taco San Pedro is the answer to Taco Mexico's tortillas full of chopped onions…

Amandine Patisserie

12225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Kaz S. writes: This is where I get  whole birthday cakes for all of my family members.
(average prices : small $22, large $36 )
Order in the morning, tell them what you want inscribed on it, and it'll be ready in a couple of hours for pick up.

There are a few…

Enrique's Mexican Restaurant

6210 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90803

Sabrina I. writes: Dear Enrique,

Why did you let me ignore you all that time? I lived in Long Beach for 3 years and never had the chance to enjoy you. Why? Because I was annoyed by the fact that you lived in a strip mall. That's like the food equivalent of a guy who…

Koi Sushi Restaurant of Seal Beach

600 Pacific Coast Hwy
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Monica P. writes: Ahhh sushi... Sushi and I have a long love-affair with many twists and turns along the way.  We've been through a lot together.

Many years ago we shared that young puppy-love in the beginning of our relationship.  I couldn't wait to get my chopsticks…