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227 E Palm Ave
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 556-6622

Octopus Japanese Restaurant  

Category: Japanese
Neighborhood: Burbank

4.0 star rating
10/27/2011
My BF and I ate here on a Monday so since it wasn't packed, I can't really judge how attentive they are during busy hours. But for what it's worth, the service was really great, everyone was very friendly and always came by to ask if we needed anything else or whatever.

We ordered some of the discounted sushi (I forgot which) but I do remember our main dishes being the Soft Shell Crab Roll and The Jason Roll. Both we delicious, but I'll be honest, I've had better soft shell crab rolls elsewhere. The Jason Roll on the other hand was scrumptious. I highly recommend it if you like spicy sushi. I've never had anything else like it. We also ordered fried calamari rings which was awesome.

Anyway, it's really nice inside, but I don't care too much for ambiance cuz good food speaks for itself. I had a great experience overall and I would have given them 5 stars but our last order came in a little over 20mins after we were done with everything else, which gave me the sense that maybe they forgot? Weird since it was just us and 3 other groups dining.

No matter, I'll probably only come here when it's slow though =)

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15333 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 901-8799

Ario's Pizza  

Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Lake Balboa

4.0 star rating
9/25/2011
Ok so service is slow, but when you taste the food, you'll know why. It's fresh and frikken delicious. I've tried the wings, fried chicken, a variety of pastas and sandwiches, and of course, the pizza. Everything has tasted absolutely great.

I've never eaten inside but I have ordered for carryout once. The place isn't terrible, I mean, I guess if you're some type of hipster who's not really there for the food but rather for the "atmosphere" then you'd probably turn your nose up at the place.

Bottom line: fair pricing for yummy food. You probably ain't gonna get someone to keep refilling your water, you're probably gonna wait, it probably isn't the spot to take candid shots and post them all over ur FB Wall, but if you do like I do and just order for delivery, guaranteed you and everyone else you order for will be stuffed and satisfied!

PS: for a party of 4, may I suggest the large pizza w/16 wings and 4 cans of soda for $18.99 deal? We just got that today and OMG... heaven in my tummy!

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10648 Balboa Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-7500

Good Pho You  

Category: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Granada Hills

4.0 star rating
9/6/2011
First and foremost, let's get this whole Koreans making Vietnamese food bs out of the way. Yes the place is Korean owned, and yes the pho is not the absolute best (only home cooked pho is deserving of 5 stars in my pho'king opinon haha jk). I've tasted Chinese food made by Mexicans, Mexican food made by Japanese, and Italian food made by Chinese, and so what? What's the big deal?

On to the review:
So looking at the menu I was surprised that the joint was more cafe style than a restaurant, which might explain the slightly higher prices but still, not a big deal to me since the place was cute and clean, and the servers were very friendly and attentive.

When the food arrived (my BF ordered pho but I'm not sure which one, I ordered vermicelli with grilled chicken and pork dumplings), I was happy to see that the bowls were huge (makes it worth the price tag)! They put a lot of meat in both of our bowls and my dumplings didn't even look like dumplings, those were fat little piggies! Everything tasted great and I will be back to try some more of whatever else they offer.

Over all, good food, great atmosphere, good times =)

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7220 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 787-1845

Hong Song Dr Chiropractic Clinic  

Categories: Chiropractors, Nutritionists

5.0 star rating
8/27/2011
This man is amazing. Very straight forward (he won't sugar-coat your condition just to make you feel better about yourself) and very caring. He told me exactly what my condition was, what I can do to improve it and what will make it worse. My last chiropractor gave me options about what I *could* do to help my back, but not Dr. Hong. Nope. Simply put, he told me exactly what *needs* to happen if I want to see improvement.

I really appreciate that type of approach considering so many "professionals" out there are so concerned over what other people might say about their expert opinions. I mean seriously, give it to me straight doc... that's exactly what I got from Dr. Hong.

I still have some treatment left with him before I feel completely better, but just with the first treatment alone I felt like a whole new person. For a long time, it was uncomfortable to sleep on my left side. Not knowing any better, I thought that might just be the norm for me so I avoided doing so. After the first adjustment with him, I could sleep however way I chose to sleep! Some of you may not understand, but for those similar to me, its a VERY big deal! Now I can wake up without back pain, strained neck/shoulders, a pinching feeling in my spine, etc.

Thank you doc! Looking forward to more treatments with you!

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3262 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(805) 230-2121

Leona Skin Spa  

Category: Beauty and Spas

5.0 star rating
8/27/2011 First to Review
So this isn't my first spa experience but it was my first massage experience. And let me tell you, it was wonderful! At first, I originally preferred to be massaged by a female because I was afraid a male might be too rough. So when Sylvi (the owner and the awesome gal who arranged my entire visit and did my facial) called me last minute to let me know that my massage might be coming from a dude, I became a bit nervous. However, Carlos (my amazing male masseuse) made me feel very comfortable from the get-go. He made me aware of everything he was doing and was always considerate of my comfort level the entire time.

Let's back track for a moment. I found this company thru Groupon. I purchased the mani + pedi deal for my sister & niece (her daughter) for their birthdays. I visited their website just to get some more info about the company and was very impressed. Everything was laid out to my liking. Thorough descriptions along with pricing was all laid out and no fine print. I love a straight forward, no BS type of company, so I decided on purchasing more services for myself and my mom.

Fast forward to date of service, they were nice enough to buy us finger foods as a surprise because I had mentioned (when I was making the appointment weeks ago) that my party and I were celebrating both my sister and my niece's bdays. A company that puts that much effort and consideration about their clients, on top of really great service, has my business for good. Plus my niece, who's normally very uncomfortable and super quiet around people she doesn't know, was really impressed with Krista who did her mani & pedi. All she could talk about on the way home (and we live 40 miles away!) was how cool Krista was.

Thumbs up all the way, and definitely looking forward to future visits =)

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15333 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 908-3368

Oriental Chinese Restaurant  

Category: Chinese
Neighborhood: Lake Balboa

5.0 star rating
8/7/2011
So this place really isn't much of a looker but I do love the food! I've always ordered take-out and sometimes had stuff delivered. My two faves from the menu is the 3 Delights (which I always ask them to make it spicy) and the honey walnut shrimp.

Time has never been an issue with them. Whether it's take out of delivery, my food has always been ready before whatever estimated time they say (which is a big plus since I have full understanding of Asian time, since I'm Asian, and everything is 5-10 minutes when they really meant 20-30 lol). But this place, when they say 10 minutes, they really mean 7 minutes!

Overall, only positive experiences from this joint =)

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18531 Devonshire St
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 832-1183

Kyoto Sushi  

Category: Sushi Bars
Neighborhood: Northridge

5.0 star rating
7/17/2011
First and foremost, I originally wanted to give this place 4 stars. However, taking into consideration that they are the only sushi restaurant around me that's open on Sundays definitely bumped them up a star! (But seriously, why are other places closed? It's like sushi on Sunday is Sin-day or something)

I've been to this place 3 times, once for the all-you-can-eat deal, and twice for lunch.  I don't remember what I had for the all-you-can-eat but I do remember being stuffed out of my mind after 4 plates. We sat at the bar toward the back corner, so the chef ended up being the one who entertained us. He was pretty good at getting the server to come by when he noticed our drinks were low.

The other times I went for lunch, the service was great. The server was always available when we needed her and she was very attentive. I couldn't tell ya for which trip I ordered what but I do know I've had the following:
Spider roll
Hot night (or Vegas night? LoL) roll
Dynamite roll
Rainbow roll
Spicy tuna roll

The spicy tuna roll was good but not the best, everything else was excellent though. Do I recommend this place? Definitely. Especially if your craving for sushi on a Sunday.

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7816 Balboa Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 908-2909

All Pro Dog & Cat Grooming  

Categories: Pet Groomers, Pet Stores
Neighborhood: Lake Balboa

5.0 star rating
7/16/2011
I have been going to this place for about 4 years now. I have 3 dogs, the one I take most often is my Shih Tzu, who's fur I just can't seem to maintain after it gets to a certain length. They have always taken such great care of my babies and the staff is incredibly friendly. They always offer great advice on maintaining my dogs hygiene after every visit. They're all quite knowledgeable about the different breeds so I never hesitate to express my concerns and they are quite sincere in answering my questions. I totally recommend this little gem in the valley.

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28050 Hasley Canyon Rd
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-6661

Akasaka Sushi  

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

4.0 star rating
6/12/2011
I've only been to this place 2x so I can't give it that 5 star rating just yet. I forgot what I ordered that on my first visit but I know I got the spicy Hawaiian roll and a mixed tempura on my second visit. The food was delish but the price tag not so much. $17+ dollars for lunch? A bit much but I did enjoy my meal so I can't complain. The fish tasted fresh and the tempura was nice and crispy (which I appreciate since I've had my share of overly breaded, soggy tempura from other places before).

Would I recommend this place? Definitely, but not during lunch, dinner perhaps that way the price is right.

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17623 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-9545

Fresh Korean BBQ  

Category: Korean
Neighborhood: Lake Balboa

5.0 star rating
3/25/2011
I frikken love this place! First of all, let me tell u a little background story.

We came here about 5 yrs ago and the service was crap. So I was kinda upset that my brother picked this place to have his birthday dinner. I don't know what happened in the last 5 years (it MUST be new management) but everything's changed. It's become a hell of a lot more friendly, more service oriented, and just all around a fun place to be.

We had the all-u-can-eat $16 deal for a party of 8, and omg, they did NOT go cheap with the meat. We were super full! Then Sooyoung (I think that's her name) came over to our table to ask if everything was ok and if we were celebrating an occasion (I later found out she's the owner). We told her it was my bro's bday and that it was his GF's bday the day before. She told us she's gonna make it special for them then.

She later brought out a little light-show gadget and a boombox so we could have a little party going. Aside from my bro and his GF being embarrassed, the rest of the family thought it was a sweet gesture. Then they brought out crowns, leis, and dessert w/2 candles on top to serve as cake.

Anyway, this is getting lengthy so I'll end it soon =) Overall, my experience here was awesome. The staff really made us feel like family. And at the end of it all, when it was time for me to pay the bill, I expected that gratuity would be included because of how many people we had, but I was surprised to find out that they only charged 15% (unlike shitty Shoguns 18% even though they know their service is, well... no service whatsoever).

Totally recommend this place for big parties!!!!

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