Mama D's Italian
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

1125 Manhattan Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Gail H. writes: When you're taking Momma Yelp out for her birthday, what better place to go than Mama D's?  Not just because they're both momma / mama, but because when I asked Joan where she would like to eat, this is where she suggested.  

Joan had offered to pick…

Rascals Teriyaki Grill

15482 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90249

Melody L. writes: There are a couple of reasons I'm fond of this place.

For one, it's run by good people. When I used to organize a couple of fundraisers for my school, Rascal's was always a good place to turn to for chicken salad in bulk, very quickly, and most…

Pollo Grill
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

2225 Artesia Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

michael m. writes: I've only been there once or twice and I was happy with the food there, it was overpriced compared to Pollo Inka - that's for sure. At least 30% more expensive. On the plus side, the food is not as oily or saturated as Pollo Inka and it resembles…

Undefeated
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

112 1/2 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

stephy s. writes: This is one of those stores that makes me boyfriend nostalgic.

Why? Well, it seems that every time I've dated a dude, he shopped here and without fail there would be a "kicks" run at least once a month or so. Guess that's a good thing, cuz at least…

Leonidas
Neighborhood: Pasadena

49 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105

Frank K. writes: so you know, typical tuesday.  Drive from OC to pasadena.  Buy junk from Gap, try some lotion that was nasty smelling(musky).   Get beer from some place.  Walk around, find chocolate store, walk around like 2 stinkin extra blocks cuz i was on the…

Shik Do Rak

2501 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006

susy h. writes: Shik Do Rak was the first restaurant I ever had dduk bok sam (rice paper). Back then this was the only restaurant that served those bad boy wrappers, straight up. But when AYCE (All You Can Eat) places with dduk started popping up faster than Louis…

Caffe Brass Monkey
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3440 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Maral A. writes: The Karaoke host sang "Dick In A Box" and he sounded exactly like JT. It was funny and sexy allll rolled into one.  I think I may come back for the contents of that box? *shrugs*

Fritto Misto
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

316 Pier Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Aunny D. writes: What a cute little place this is! I went here with my mom and grandma today for lunch and had a lovely time. I am finally starting to feel like myself again after a really rough week with the flu (AKA the 'Yelp Plague'). My grandma, mom and I try to…

Nazo's Croissant Etc
Neighborhood: Downtown

801 S Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Trisha L. writes: Would you like to know what's better than Nazo's chocolate chip croissant? Better than their chocolate chip croissant with bananas?...

???

It's the superduperdeluxe chocolate chip croissant with bananas, strawberries, and cream cheese!!! And they're…

Maggiano's Little Italy
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Kendo U. writes: We're in process of moving our office from mid-Wilshire over to Paramount so for our last lunch in the area they voted on Maggiano's.  For a place owned by the Macaroni Grill people, it's actually pretty good.  The bruschetta here is killer!  Service…

Bridge Cinema De lux
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX

6081 Center Dr
Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Felicia C. writes: 3 stars for having an IMAX theater with reserved seats.
1 star for being able to get tickets online to The Dark Knight during opening weekend (although it was at 1:20 in the morning).

...But wait, that's only four stars! Where's the fifth one??

(Keep…

Plush Design Lab

207 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92832

Judy H. writes: ROUND 1 on the dance floor = too stuffy....not enough air
ROUND 2 on the dance floor = very cool breeze.  (what the heck happened?  did they turn on the A/C, open doors, or what?  strange....)

tip: enter on harbor blvd., don't wait in the long line at…

Thank You Mart
Neighborhood: Westwood

1138 Westwood Blvd
Westwood, CA 90024

k c. writes: Hey you. Yea YOU. Mr/Ms. I haven't bought anything for Ronnie Effin M. yet.

Everything's $4 here. From hoodies, vintage T-shirts to cute purses and jelly shoes.

Buy me something ho.

Love ya,

Ronnie

Firefly

1009 El Centro St
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Jeannie P. writes: "When my brother was here for the summer interning at City Hall, he asked whether there were any places in South Pas that were open after 7 where he could stop by for a drink or a beer. I was stumped. Mission Wines down the street has a nice tasting…

Sa Rit Gol

3189 W Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Andrew K. writes: This is probably my favorite Korean restaurant in Los Angeles - a city with a lot of options for finding some of the most delicious Korean food anywhere.  A small family-owned Koreatown restaurant which is tucked away in the back corner of a strip…

Works of Art Hair Studio
Neighborhood: Hollywood

4655 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Diana N. writes: i am sorry to say... i have strayed away from my beloved Elisa...
since switching jobs i needed to find a salon that was closer to home and more convenient to go to. so therefore.. i turned to yelp.

there were plenty of places to choose from in my…

Daikokuya
Neighborhood: Downtown

327 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Ed to the M. writes: Read this very carefully.

Why is Daikoku special***?

The ramen soup is a soy-sauce based broth cooked with pork bones for nearly a day.  It is creamy, thick, and refreshing, but not overly salty nor overly "heavy".  It is smooth like butta, warm, and…

The Otheroom
Neighborhood: Venice

1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

Dave L. writes: Apparently I'm one of the few non-locals who doesn't have an awesome chick-and-dude-magnet dog who goes to The Other Room.

This was the first place I went to on my Lonely LA Living adventure in August. I had never been to a cool bar by myself…

In-N-Out Burger

13425 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90292

Skorbo .. writes: Some facts/stories that explain how I feel about In-N-Out:

1) After 18 years of vegetarianism, my first meat was an In-N-Out burger. It would not be my last.

2) When I'm sick and have no appetite, I can still eat In-N-Out. I once had a crushing flu and…

City Wok

10949 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Mike L. writes: About 6 years ago, I had a friend that had a great business idea of opening up a Chinese place that has a nice dine-in and a counter for fast Chinese pickup in Studio City/Burbank area.  

Little did he know that Pick Up Stix has totally stolen his…

Killer Shrimp
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

4000 Colfax Ave
Studio City, CA 91604

Maral A. writes: It's no big Yelp secret that I wubbb da shripses!

But after reading Justin D.'s review http://www.yelp.com/bi... of Killer Shrimp (Marina Del Rey location) I realized something that had never occurred to me before.

Unpeeled Shrimp floating in a…

Alegria on Sunset
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

3510 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Aunny D. writes: I have to say that I am always somewhat shocked when someone let's me in on a not-so-secret gem in LA. I have passed by Alegria about a million times and never knew it existed until last weekend. I went to dinner here with a few friends and we were…

Magic Castle
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7001 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Judy H. writes: Wow...88 reviews already.  Okay, here goes another one.  Magic Castle is definitely something different...definitely a date place...definitely a special occasion place...definitely pricey...definitely worth it.  While waiting in line for one of the…

Wakasan
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

1929 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Kaz S. writes: Had dinner here last December with fellow yelpers, the audacious funny yelper bff of mine (you know who you are babe AND thank you for dinner!!)  and the very charming & beautiful Christie.  
This is an authentic izakaya and I found all the chef's…

Kung Pao China Bistro
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

11838 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

stephy s. writes: So when you sprain your ankle something awful after a near deadly high heel shoe accident on a Saturday night and can't walk, you become quite familiar with the wonderous world of delivery. Normally I am not a huge fan, because i feel like the food…

Sakura Japanese Restaurant

4545 S Centinela Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Christopher S. writes: Boobs!

They were the very first things I saw upon entering Sakura Japanese restaurant.  Now, I don't quite understand the nature of this fixation we men have with large breasts, but they command attention.  And these were HUGE!

I mention this because,…

Al Gelato
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

806 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Joan S. writes: Five stars for the absolute best spit pea soup I ever had!!  
See attached photos of Baro's birthday dinner held here last night.  Thanks to Kolbe for introducing me to this gem of a cafe.  I will be back for more soup!  The server told me their…

GRACE Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7360 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Kristen G. writes: #100

After three (four?) days of the skies unleashing their wrath upon this great (desert) city (I. hate. rain.), and hiding inside for all those days, I was more than ready to get out. When the opportunity presented itself to go to Grace to take…

Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

330 S Hope St
Ste 12
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Caroline Y. writes: I can only give this place 5 stars cuz it's not their fault that I vowed not to drink anything with alcohol the nite I went. I know...I know...So...I had a wonderful aged ribeye with no wine to pair it with. Boooooo~!!! But the bottle of Sole water…

Yabu Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

521 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048

Akiko T. writes: Been craving cold zaru soba for a few days and was ready to even desperately head towards Mishima to get my fix (locally) until I was reminded of Yabu.  Came here about 5 years ago and it didn't leave a favorable impression on me, but was thoroughly,…

Pho Pasteur

8821 Valley Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770

Kay N. writes: 2 words that a Vietnamese parent should never EVER say:

Beach
Fax

Say it with a Vietnamese accent and you'll know why...and now to add one more to the list "Pasteur"

Went here last night to get my pho fix and I have to admit.. the pho broth was…

Gloria's Cafe

10227 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

frank L. writes: I was told recently that I was getting fat.  "You're getting fat," my mother said poking at my belly with a knife.  

"Mooom!" I whined.  "I'm on a date!"  I was so embarrassed that I ran from the basement into the kitchen and scooped ice cream into my…

La Estrella
Neighborhood: Pasadena

502 N Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103

judy w. writes: Hey fellas if you're into gals with more "cushion for the pushin'", you've found one right here.

As much as my taste buds have tried to convince my better judgement otherwise - inhaling nachos and al pastor tacos almost every other day has not done…

Boneyard Bistro

13539 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Roman T. writes: Great BBQ and 40+ diff. types of beer, what more can you ask for? The food was perfectly made and delicious. For an appetizer we had Thai-spiced Crispy Calamari which was sweet and just plain mouth-watering. Then I had St. Louis Spare Ribs and Fried…

The Sapphire
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

11938 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Elise M. writes: Hot doorman that told us who our bartenders were for the night? - One star.
Gorgeous little chandeliers with different tones of crystals? - One star.
Delicious drinks made with talent and technique? - One star.
Lovely little back room with a fireplace…

The Back Door Cafe and Bakery
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

1710 Silver Lake Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

stephy s. writes: Okay so when I first discovered this place I was an obnoxious sex-charged early 20 something year old who found the funny pervo connotations in everything from a waitress asking if I wanted my salad tossed to In -N- Out. I've since matured (a…

Tsukiji Restaurant

1745 W Redondo Beach Blvd
Gardena, CA 90247

Mike L. writes: There is something about birthdays you always want to make sure you get it right. It's not always about getting the gift you want, but also making sure the food you will taste that day to be memorable. Hey, I'll take the gift too if it was stuff with…

Joe Peep's New York Pizza
Neighborhood: North Hollywood, Valley Village

12460 Magnolia Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91607

Laurie L. writes: Wow, after reading the other reviews that were unfavorable I'm surprised how many people just don't appreciate the originality of Joe Peeps Pizza! There are thousands of pizza places other than the standard Domino's  and each one makes their pizza…