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Yamato
Category:
Japanese Restaurants
17200 Ventura Blvd Ste 219
Encino,
California 91316
Being new to the Encino area, We went on the internet to find a sushi place. We discovered a place...
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Being new to the Encino area, We went on the internet to find a sushi place. We discovered a place we not only will be back to, but will bring our friends.
We were seated immediately, which is unusual for 7pm on a Sunday Night.
The service was excellent people were coming to the table very often to see if we needed anything, or if the food was ok. The soft shell crab was the best since I left Louisiana. the Shumai was very good and I was very happy with the spicy tuna,California ,and spider rolls. We got the spicy tuna salad and the portions were more than generous.
I have a feeling I will be going there often as I usually go into sushi withdrawal if I don't have it at least once a week
The only negative thing I can say about my experience is that the spicy could have been a little more spicy, but I took care of that with the extra sauce the waitress brought me
Try it, I think you will like it as much as we did
Pros: good food, good service, good sushi
Cons: for me, it could have been a little more spicy
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Sushi Hirosuke
Category:
Restaurants
17237 Ventura Blvd Ste C
Encino,
California 91316
Went with a group of my co-workers, get the Oh My God roll. I will go again and again, finally...
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Went with a group of my co-workers, get the Oh My God roll. I will go again and again, finally found a sushi place worth the effort to get to.
Pros: Food was good
Cons: None
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Skin Spa Baby
Category:
Beauty Salons
17401 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
I have been going to the Skin Spa for many years and have always enjoyed all the services offered....
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I have been going to the Skin Spa for many years and have always enjoyed all the services offered. One notable mention is the massages performed by the only male therapist there. He is the only person, in all my experiences, who can make my knots melt away without ever jabbing his elbows into my muscles like most female masseuses do. I feel incredible after he massages me. I would highly recommend trying him out if you want an amazing massage. He is above and beyond all the other female therapists there!
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I've been going to the Springbok since it before it was the Springbok. The difference the way it...
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I've been going to the Springbok since it before it was the Springbok. The difference the way it was before and the way it has become after the Springbok was born is the difference between night and day. It is an excellent establishment with terrific food.
I've read the posts, and I'll address that here. One person whined that they got sick from the food. Yeah right, I remember that lady and her complaint ... she was trying to manufacture a civil claim, as I recall. Either that or exorting money from the owners. Unfortunately, there are people out there that go all over to do the same thing to make money from business owners. That lady, in my opinion, is nothing but a fraud.
The food is EXCELLENT and I've had almost everything on the menu. My personal favorite is the Mahi Mahi and the Salmon. The steak is great too. But then again, so's the grilled chicken. Oh, the lamb chops are mouth-watering. Well ... let's just say it's ALL outstanding.
Service. Look, there are good days and bad for that, just like any place else. The Springbok is so good, there are times that it's practically standing room only. You try serving an entire bar full of people, each ordering 4-5 drinks at a time and all wanted to be the one served immediately. Add to that the snotty little horrible attitudes some people get (especially if they've had a couple already) when they realize that there are others wanting service too. Give the girls a break! Every last one of them works their tails off to do their best to accomodate everybody. As to the so called "blonde," she's nice to everyone, until someone gets nasty when they get "cut-off" for their own good. These girls work hard, yet I've seen some people (the few that had negative comments) get great service yet not leave one thin dime as a tip.
The most busy nights are Thurs - Sat. Thursday it's Karoke; live bands on Friday & Saturday. Sunday has Karoke, Mondays are a little quiet, and Tuesday it's Triva night.
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Cafe Carolina
Category:
Local Favorite
17934 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
My family owned an Italian cafe so I don't spend money on Italian food. When you know how to make...
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My family owned an Italian cafe so I don't spend money on Italian food. When you know how to make everything from scratch, and grew up eating the stuff 7 days a week for years it tends to be something you don't seek out.
BUT, I had a friend tell me she loved Cafe Carolina's gnocchi. Well...making gnocchi is hard and time consuming. So I was like, let's go! I am sure glad I did because this food is unlike ANY Italian I've ever experienced. It had hints of Southern France and notes of Spain. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is home made including all the pasta, the bread, the desserts...well you get the idea.
Specials change weekly and I have a few that I check the website for so I don't miss out. Entrees tend to run no more than $18, and a corking fee is only $3. The place is small so be sure to call ahead.
Pros: Fine food, excellent prices, friendly enviornment
Cons: Make a reservation the place is small!
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Club Rio
Category:
Steak Houses
15910 Ventura Blvd #101
Encino,
California 91436
I honestly do not understand the multitude of negative reviews this place has received! The Rio...
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I honestly do not understand the multitude of negative reviews this place has received! The Rio provides one of the most unique dining experiences in Los Angeles, and I have been there several times. In fact, it is one of my dating standards for someone I really want to have a great time with. I don't know what people are talking about "choice of steak, fish, or chicken." This style of Brazilian dining, by definition, offers all of those choices served traditionally, on a sword, and in abundance. Each table has a small wooden figure, one side red and one side green. If your green side is up, the waiters do not stop bringing to your table an almost overwhelming variety of skewered meats. I also enjoy the dinner show immensely, as I enjoy cultural displays. It allows for one to digest one's food, so that one may enjoy dancing once the restaurant turns into a night-club, which is after the show. One person mentioned that the female Samba dancers were "mediocre-looking" which I find very offensive. First of all, no they are not. Second of all, they are dancers, not models, and I happen to know that they also perform in Miami at times and all around the country. They are professionals. I love the ambiance, I have always enjoyed my fellow patrons there, and the food is always more than I can handle! Again, I do not understand where these negative reviews are coming from!
Pros: music, food, ambiance!
Cons: sometimes a little too crowded
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Good chicken, Juicy. I always get the wraps after a nice workout. Its very fresh and light for all...
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Good chicken, Juicy. I always get the wraps after a nice workout. Its very fresh and light for all of us gym fanatics. Wish there was one closer to where I live.
Pros: Everything is good here
Cons: Cold employees.
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Islands Restaurants
Category:
Restaurants
15927 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91436
(818) 385-1200
My boyf and I visited Islands during the holidays last year. The burgers were rockin, the drinks...
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My boyf and I visited Islands during the holidays last year. The burgers were rockin, the drinks were delish, and the service was awesome! Its a great location also. We definatley think of Islands whenever we want a top of the line Burger. I'd say they're better than In&Out, lol!
Pros: excellent foods
Cons: can't think of any
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Aroma Bakery Cafe
Category:
Late Night Dining
18047 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
Aroma Cafe is going to make me gain 20 pounds and a mouthful of cavities. This place has the best...
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Aroma Cafe is going to make me gain 20 pounds and a mouthful of cavities. This place has the best dessert and latte selection. I've never eaten a "real" dinner here - probably due to the fact that as soon as I see the desserts in the window, it's over! The last time I was here I ordered a latte and 2 desserts (split w/ my friend of course). It was too hard to decide on one! My greedy a5s had to try it all! hehehe. The combination was really sweet though. I had to get a glass of water on the side, to dissolve all the sugar in my throat. haha.
I actually came here once for breakfast and had some flakey croissant spinach and cheese thing. It was ok. Greasy it all I remembered.
Stick to the desserts and you will be a happy camper.
As for parking.... I've been lucky a few times that I was able to find street metered parking. The valet is a little lame. It should be free to park in the back behind the restaurant.
Pros: Great dessert selection
Cons: pricier than average
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Four On Six
Category:
Japanese Restaurants
16573 Ventura Blvd Ste 14
Encino,
California 91436
The only reason one would say they didn't enjoy 4 on 6 is if they must drench their sushi in...
More 1 year ago
The only reason one would say they didn't enjoy 4 on 6 is if they must drench their sushi in wasabi, mayo, soy, and other heavy sauce's in order to eat it. Saito knows how to choose the freshest fish and serve it to you with little accents of flavor in order to preserve the actual taste of it. To me it is like a great steak served medium rare, if you drench it in sauce you've ruined it...
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