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Firefly
Category:
Late Night Dining
11720 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
I live right down the street from Firefly and have been a semi-regular customer for about three...
More 1 year ago
I live right down the street from Firefly and have been a semi-regular customer for about three years now. Luckily, we just discovered that they have opened on Sundays. We have two small kids, and although my husband and I love dining at Firefly without the kids during the week, it is great to know that are local spot, (in it's more subdued Sunday fashion) is a great stop for us and our little ones for an early Sunday dinner. The food and service are always amazing!!
Pros: food, service, open on Sundays now!!!
Cons: smoking
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Sushi Nozawa
Category:
Restaurants
11288 Ventura Blvd Ste C
Studio City,
California 91604
I used to be a regular at Sassabone back at its old location. When we discovered a place that also...
More 2 months ago
I used to be a regular at Sassabone back at its old location. When we discovered a place that also did a "Trust the Chef" about 30 minutes closer to our home, my family decided to try Nozawa. Over the course of the past 2 years, Nozawa has easily surpassed Sassabone in food quality, service, decor & general vibe.
The fish is always perfect - fresh, melt in your mouth, not the least bit "fishy" or tough, as most sushi is when prepared in a mediocre way aka most everywhere else. The fish itself it so fresh and delicious that Nozawa doesn't need to drench it in spicy mayos or add crazy ingredients. If that's what you're looking for, go somewhere else.
Nozawa is about the fish, the homemade wasabi, and the ponsu sauce. Once you go Nozawa, you never go back. I can't eat other sushi now. I've been spoiled!
Pros: Freshest fish, quiet, calm, simple, clean flavor, quick
Cons: expensive (but worth it)
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Katsu-Ya
Category:
Restaurants
11680 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
Katsu-ya is a great, small sushi joint that you'll love! Only problem is, get a reservation...its...
More 2 months ago
Katsu-ya is a great, small sushi joint that you'll love! Only problem is, get a reservation...its always full!
Pros: Great Sushi, not "snooty"
Cons: Hard to get a table
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Ole Tapas Bar
Category:
Spanish Restaurants
13251 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
I love Spain, and have visited her a couple of times in the recent past. And I have enjoyed...
More 8 months ago
I love Spain, and have visited her a couple of times in the recent past. And I have enjoyed a variety of regional dishes, wines and mostly tapas that have sustained me throughout my travels. And it is my pleasure to report that Ole Tapas Bar is a breath of warm and dusky Iberian air right here in the San Fernando Valley.
From the moment we were warmly invited into the darkly reddish, glowing interior, we knew that the mood and tastes of Spain awaited.
We came specifically for Sangria and tapas. and we ordered accordingly. A pitcher of iced red sangria and the following: Pollo al Sabor de Granada--chicken breast strips with pomegranate sauce, and Pinchitos de Cordero--lamb brochettes in a sangria reduction sauce. We also enjoyed the Placa Caliente, which is an assortment of tapas featuring grilled shrimp, fried goat cheese in honey, patatas bravas, fried calamari, sauteed mushrooms and artichokes. We rounded out our meal ordering a fresh spinach salad with poached pear and goat cheese. Dessert was a lovely dish of sauteed banana carmelized in brandy, introduced into a puff pastry, baked and served with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and slivered almonds. Delicious and uncommon.
The dishes were appetizingly presented and satisfying. We definitely intend to return and sample more of the eclectic Spain-inspired fare. We also wish to enjoy the live flamenco show hat is currently scheduled for Tuesday nights.
The geography of southern California is very evocative of much of Spain. A meal and an evening at Ole Tapas Bar inspired memories and visions of our next journey to the ancient peninsula.
Pros: Ambience, menu selections, table staff
Cons: None of any consequence noted
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THE OTHER EVENING WAS OUR FIRST VISIT TO MEXICALI AND WE REALLY ENJOYED OURSELVES. I STARTED WITH...
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THE OTHER EVENING WAS OUR FIRST VISIT TO MEXICALI AND WE REALLY ENJOYED OURSELVES. I STARTED WITH THE SANGRIA AND MY GIRLFRIEND HAD THE MARGATINI. BOTH FRESH AND VERY POTENT! THEY OFFER SPECIALS ON THERE MENU SO WE STARTED WITH THE GRILLED ARTICHOKE WITH A BELL PEPPER MAYO. GREAT. I HAD THE CALI CHICKEN AND SHRIMP AND MY GIRLFRIEND HAD THE POLLO VERDE. IT WAS A BURRITO WITH ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, SPINACH, GUYERE CHEESE AND TOMATILLO SALSA. BOTH VERY TASTY.
Pros: FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC.
Cons: NON-SMOKING PATIO.
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Tama Sushi
Category:
Restaurants
11920 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
(818) 760-4585
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Sushi Dan
Category:
Restaurants
11056 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
I work for Disney and we love having lunch meetings at Sushi Dan!!!!!!!!! The LAS VEGAS ROLL is...
More 1 year ago
I work for Disney and we love having lunch meetings at Sushi Dan!!!!!!!!! The LAS VEGAS ROLL is my favorite dish and I wish I could eat it every day. The staff is always polite and knows us by name. I cannot recommend this place enough. YOU MUST TRY THE LAS VEGAS ROLL!
Pros: sushi, staff, value, lunch specials
Cons: sometimes a wait
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The Bird Cage
Category:
Local Favorite
11282 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
Talk about a unique place to eat. While the service was adequate, the food was fantastic. They...
More 1 year ago
Talk about a unique place to eat. While the service was adequate, the food was fantastic. They have different themed patios which gave it a great ambiance. I would recommend this place to anyone. They even offer vegan dishes.
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MATSUDA! This restaurant has had the same owner for a decade. The food is truly fantastic, the...
More 1 year ago
MATSUDA! This restaurant has had the same owner for a decade. The food is truly fantastic, the flavors and special recipes are my favorite. I recommend the Fried onion Albacore Sashimi, Tuna tartar, Citrus Halibut Carpaccio, Spicy Tuna Biscuit, Studio City Roll, Superstar Roll. Chef's special is 3 pieces of sushi a la carte, chosen from the catch of the day. Fresh. The wait staff is very attentive too.
Try everything from the specials.
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Spark Woodfire Grill
Category:
Date Spot
11801 Ventura Blvd
Studio City,
California 91604
(818) 284-4215
what a delight to dine here! Just went with friends and my child for dinner, they were completely...
More 4 months ago
what a delight to dine here! Just went with friends and my child for dinner, they were completely accomodating to my 2 yr. old, had a delicious dinner and great wine list to boot! the place is spotless, and really elegant for a small restaurant. makes you forget you are on ventura blvd when inside!
Pros: menu, waitstaff, atmosphere
Cons: small
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