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Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.1 (895) • $$

"Fun Middle Eastern Experience.....Pros: Excellent food. Big menu. Very friendly service.Cons: Parking can be tough during weekend eveningsStar Ratings:- Overall: 5- Location: 4- Ambiance: 4- Menu: 5- Food Quality: 5- Food Portions: 5- Service: 5- Price: 5- Value: 5- Parking: 3My wife and I were in the eastern suburbs of Los Angeles during the Veterans Day weekend to celebrate a milestone birthday in the family. On Saturday night, 9 of us went to a long time favorite restaurant in the heart of Fullerton.....Les Amis.Here are the pros and cons:Pros:- Location: Central. Right in the core of downtown Fullerton (which is also a con...see below).- Menu: Large. Les Amis bills itself as "Lebanese", but the menu had lots of Middle Eastern favorites from areas outside Lebanon.- Quality of Food: Excellent. My wife and I had the "Mediterranean Shrimp" platter ($31) which they describe as "skewers of shrimp with vegetables in a cayenne pepper, lemon zest marinade and garlic butter sauce accompanied by hummus, pita bread and side salad". It looked and tasted as good as it sounds.I don't know what other members of the family had, but everyone seemed satisfied.The table shared 2 plates of a dessert called "Chocolate Biscuit" ($9) which was pudding inside a soft biscuit served in bite sized pieces. It was mighty good.- Service: Very friendly. The owner's family took care of our large table and were always around to help out.- Atmosphere: Casual and popular. Most of the tables in the main room and large outdoor patio were occupied during our 90 minute meal. Nice vibes.- Parking: Plenty when it's not busy. Not much on a weekend evening.Cons:- Location: About a block from the Times Square of Fullerton which means the location is easier to find than parking on weekends.....even though there's a big lot right behind the restaurant.- Parking: See above. It just depends on the day and time.Overall, Les Amis is a fine choice for Middle Eastern food with a focus on Lebanese specialties."

Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice

★★★★★ 4.6 (445) • $$

"I stopped by tonight for the first time.I ordered the recommended, most popular bowl (not realizing it had big, thick pieces of tofu). I didn't like the bowl but ate the beans and avocado. The service wasn't a super friendly vibe either. It was clean and bright. I would probably stop by for a juice, but will skip the bowls moving forward. Not my jam."

Sejuiced Organic Juice Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (414) • $$

"Best açaí bowls in OC. And yes there are a lot of options and I have tried probably the majority to say I prefer Sejuiced. Staff here is lovely too."

Sideburns

★★★★☆ 4.3 (311) • $$

"Great burgers from a rundown looking hole in the wall spot in Long Beach. Don't sleep on this place. We've tried a few different burgers and always enjoyed it. We also always order the cheese curds because they are just so addictive!The only item I don't care for is the Smash Cristo - a burger/Monte Cristo sandwich hybrid."

RAKKAN Ramen - Tustin

★★★★☆ 3.9 (317) • $$

"Located in the District at Tustin Legacy, this is a perfect place to have Japanese ramen especially on a rainy day. The day I visited was quite chilly so I had to eat something that will not only warm my body but also heart. When I was about to enter the building, one couple came out and told me that they really enjoyed their meal that they recommend me trying any of their dishes, which I appreciated their opinion.The restaurant has a clean, chic and modern look with wooden chairs and tables, which gave that comfortable and warm Japanese ramen place vibe in Japan. The server was helpful explaining the difference of each ramen and she brought the food quickly one by one. Spicy Garnet broth was savory, thick and rich with right amount of spiciness and the fried garlic slices were bonus that enhanced the flavor. The noodles, chashu and the seasoned egg was tender and tasty that went well with the broth. I also enjoyed the fresh seared salmon sushi and crunchy chicken karaage very much since it was great with the noodle soup."

Blue Bowl Superfoods

★★★★★ 4.6 (227) • $$

"I love Blue Bowl!! The small size açaí bowl is more than enough as a lunch meal especially with the unlimited toppings. The blue chia seed pudding is also delicious. You order at the counter and walk across the bar letting the staff know which bases, fruits, and other toppings you want. They'll help with any suggestions or recommendations. There's inside and outside seating."

Orange Curry 2

★★★★★ 4.6 (218) • $$

"We had a great experience ordering food for take out from Orange Curry. We went into the shop not knowing much and taking up a lot of their time trying to decide what to order. They never tried to rush us and were super accommodating and polite, offering us samples from the steam table. We ordered many different items: aloo gobi (cauliflower potato), palak paneer (spinach cheese), chicken tikka masala, daal (lentils), goat curry, rice, naan. Everything tasted really good! Some a little more spicy (palak paneer) than others but not bad really and a mild/medium on the spice scale. Pro tip: add sour cream or plain yogurt and it pairs so well while toning down the spice.Orange Curry is a great way to try Indian food if you're new to it since they offer samples. It's also great for take out since the portions are huge! and there's limited seating (3 tables). Mango Lassi (mango yogurt smoothie) is so good. Super filling so share with another person of you won't be able to eat your dinner!"

Zesty Olives- Laguna Niguel

★★★★★ 4.6 (190) • $$

"Really good food. Had to try the cheese wheel pasta ($10 base price) & 4 of us enjoyed it. Rich & yummy. The add ons can add up though. $3 for chicken which was generous portion. $2 for mushrooms, $2 for extra Parmesan, $3 for gluten free which are zucchini noodles. The pasta bowl was decent sized. The wraps were large & delicious as well. Really clean & cute place. Lots of seating. Friendly service. I will be back for sure!"

Pressed Juicery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (216) • $$

"Years later, I find myself still coming here to enjoy the freeze. Still just as great as years ago, and a yummy guilt-free dessert/treat. The chocolate freeze is the best flavor wise. They have a bunch of other things as well, juices, smoothies, acai bowls and even salads. The large size of the freeze is perfect to share, and it is $8.50. I love it with gummy bears, almond slices and berries! 3 toppings are included."

Tacos Cancun

★★★★☆ 3.9 (188) • $

"Great authentic food, perfect spot to sit and enjoy the sun. We got the chorizo, egg and potato burrito, a fish taco, an asada burrito added egg, and the chicken enchiladas. Their salsa is really good, too! It's a nice pit stop for food if you enjoy real Mexican food. Service was awesome. To drink they sell waters, sodas, etc. the burritos are fat, filling and good."

Pressed Juicery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (200) • $

"Bless the staff here who often seem to be working shifts by themselves when there's a line out the door. Pressed will always be one of my go tos when I want a little sweet treat without completely splurging. The freezes are all so tasty. The vanilla one is my favorite as I'm a huge fan of the way they sweeten it with dates. But recently I tried this peppermint freeze I saw on TikTok and it was so yummy! Highly recommend before it's out of season."

Bowlista

★★★★☆ 4.4 (132) • $

"Stopped by after hiking whiting ranch and got a bowl. Ordered the banana berry blended and was great!"

Zpizza

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (182) • $$

"The food is really good, and there's nothing negative to say about it. We've been many times!...but the service is exceptional! We ordered for delivery, as we were staying at a resort in the area. The delivery driver called ahead of time to see exactly where we were. He made sure we knew he was on his way, and everything was easy!In a world where service is lacking, places like this make you happy to do business."

The Greenery Natural Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (129) • $

"I love this place, but damn it fell apart when they got a tad bit busy. Waited 45 mins, I was asked 2-3 times what I ordered! Count your change, the young girl does not know how to count and give it back. Where's Guy and the Taylor Swift music when you need him!!!! Only saving Grace is the food is great!!!"

Hana Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (113) • $

"I came here for lunch & enjoyed the spicy tuna bowl. Everything was fresh with the perfect balance of spice. My food arrived quickly & the portions were enough to satisfy me without making me feel sluggish or stuffed. Great choice for a quick lunch."

Pressed Juicery

★★★★☆ 4 (29)

"Impressed with the atmosphere and customer service. They tried to help me too much. Thank you, but no club for me, as I am near to CSUF. Good and healthy food. We will see if the chicken did okay in the gut, tomorrow. The healthy items were not as fresh as they taut, but try to be. Expiration date the next day or soon. Still, a good healthy meal was had, and I would return."

Thuyen Vien

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"As I'm sitting here, waiting for my delicious food to arrive at my table, I was just thinking that I can't believe I haven't reviewed one of my favorite places to eat.Not only does this place serve up amazing vegan Vietnamese food, but it is just all around an amazing Vietnamese food.My go to is usually the vermicelli rice bowl (massive) and/or pho and when we order food to go we usually order food for a couple of days because, really, the price also can't be beat. Oh, another great staple is their fried rice.It's a small place with a few tables inside and it seems like a family affair with maybe one in the front one in the back cooking. The service is quick and kind.Whatever they are doing I hope they keep doing it because I love coming here. The only downside is they are not open for lunch."

Thai Gulf Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"The flavors of spicy, sour, sweet, salty, tangy, every taste found in Thai food really hits home with the dishes offered here. I called Thai Gulf for take-out on the way home from work for an order of the Massaman curry, a side of roti, crab fried rice and pad Thai- all medium spicy. I was really impressed with the curry! Deep, rich curry flavor in a creamy sauce- perfect for dunking the roti bread in! The crab fried rice was a huge hit with the family as well and you can never go wrong with pad Thai. Tip- if you like extra spice, just add for extra chilis and fish sauce on the side! Definitely a favorite take out or eat in place for Thai"

Friendly Donuts

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $

"Second time here. Sausage egg cheese crossaint was huge and yummy. Great aoli. Daughter liked thier donut cut out."