Stephanie "Stephamie" V.'s Profile

My question is, who goes here and doesn't get a giant doughnut? The cake to glaze ratio is THE BEST. In fact, giant doughnuts should be the new standard and current regular-sized doughnuts should be downgraded to miniature. I'm not kidding.

these donuts are SO tender!!!!!!!!!

so tender to my heart.

Yummy $1 pastor tacos I could eat all day all night forever until 4am. My OC answer to LA's Taco Zone (nay on pastor here) or that one taco truck on I think La Brea and Venice (pastor & pineapple on a spit).

Shish tavouk sandwich combo with an extra side of garlic. Always friendly, always way super good.

Shared a Reuben and pulled pork sandwich last Friday. Best, seriously honestly wholeheartedly. I can't stop thinking about it... Perfect ratios. Tasty homemade sauces. & not too oily or heavy like some delis. I look forward to trying the ribeye sandwich and something with mayo!!!!

I came here for the first time to do some work with a friend. My first and last time, I should think.

It's kind of a cool place. They have a bunch of couches inside and a large patio with plenty of chairs and tables.

However, the service is not so friendly or welcoming. It sucks, actually. The end.

A proper and probably more expensive version of their first location on Moran Street. Begin there for lunch and end up here for dinner, if you know whatup.

The grilled fish with dill is still the best dish here, even if you don't even like dill. That's how good it is. Eat it in a bowl with plenty of fresh greens or wrap it all up in a tight lettuce blanket. Dip.

The curry is just OK--too sweet and spiceless for my taste. Order the pho ap chao if you need more food. Eat it with chili sauce. Done!

Mom's a vegetarian so my family came here for Mother's Day upon her request. The portobello and sausage burger with a side of sweet potato fries is a must-have. The vegan cheesecake is good, too, if you know what to expect.

I've had not-so-good things here in the past though... Don't order the nachos! I hear the bacon cheeseburger isn't very good either.

Anyway, I'm not vegetarian (But maybe I am most of the time? Part-time? I don't care.) but I always like coming here and I know a bunch of meat enthusiasts who do, too.

I was glad to come here for the first time today. I'm not a vegetarian but both my parents are so I've come to know a lot about vegetarian Vietnamese restaurants in the area.

I ordered a favorite of mine, grilled "fish" (ca nuong), and it was very good. They don't do it with dill at this place, just peanuts and fried onion chips. The waitress gave me a choice between rice sheets or seaweed to wrap it in, which I thought was interesting. I've never had it with seaweed before so I tried it and would consider getting it again.

If you've had the real fish version of this dish, then you're familiar with its for-serious-eaters-only dipping sauce that's made with fermented anchovies (or shrimp?) and pineapple. They have a vegetarian version of this here, which made my mom happy.

The portion is huge, enough for 6 wraps. I consider that a lot of food for $10. I finished exactly half even though I was quite hungry so I recommend sharing it with someone (dad/sister/cousin/friend--do not bring a date here, it is a hole in the wall) unless you want leftovers.

A couple of friends and I came here for their late night happy hour. We shared a pitcher of the white sangria which is both really good and a great deal at $15 for about 6 glasses. The only issue is that it's not very strong...I would probably need to drink an entire pitcher by myself to get a party started...but I guess that's a good thing if you're just out to have a light drink with your ol' buddies.