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1. Cha Cha Chicken
Northridge, CA 91343
(818) 672-2130
Categories:
Caribbean,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: North Hills
It just became a helluva lot easier to find a Jamaican Jerk Chicken Enchilada here in the Vally now that the Santa Monica based Cha Cha Chicken opened an outpost here in North Hills/ Northridge in May 2011.
Island time is now a short walk from my…More »
2. Vinh Loi Tofu
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 996-9779
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Reseda
OMG. Mind blown. Meat preference challenged. Chalk a win up for vegan in the books. This is as fun as it looks.
I placed my order with the stern gentleman behind the counter. Then flipped open my Yelp and read Denis S's description of him as strict.…More »
3. Ramen Nippon
Holla at a yummy lunch spot in Northridge.
I had the Ramen Nippon the first time, but I'm sure I'll be back for all their other tasty selections.
4. Kinnara Thai Restaurant
I received a tip from Yelper Anthony N. to try out Kinnara Thai in Lake Balboa. Many thanks for the tip!
Kinnara Thai has an aesthetic I refer to as Bangkok Chic. The interior design is stylish, chic, hip, and inspiring, but housed in a simple strip…More »
5. Gayle's Perks
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 893-6507
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: North Hills
Gayle's Perks is nearly as hidden as the Starbucks in the Target across Balboa. I was pleased to see that Gayle's purchases their beans from the local Valley roaster Supreme Bean located in North Hollywood. Their sourcing of beans gets them four…More »
6. Little Siam Thai Cuisine
The accomplished yelper Anthony N indicated that Little Siam Thai is his favorite destination of Thai food. Since Thai is one of my four basic food groups, I decided I had to check it out.
Thank enlightenment I did. Anthony N had brought to my…More »
7. Katsu-Ya
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 788-2396
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Encino
Yummy, unique fusion Sushi.
8. Captain's Sub Shop
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-5454
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: North Hills
I don't typically "chowhound", i.e. try a place blind, but was rewarded by trying out this non-descript exterior restaurant which a picture of a Philly Cheesesteak on it's billboard.
Food and interior far exceeded my expectations. The Mushroom and…More »
9. Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant
Very satisfying black pastrami sandwich. Perfectly balanced potato salad ( with mustard) and coleslaw (light on mayo, has vinegar)
10. Koko's Middle Eastern Restaurant
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 708-1877
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Lake Balboa
My dinner at Shaherzad on the west side inspired me to find a middle eastern restaurant for lunch near by office in Northridge.
Koko's was a great choice for lunch.
Ordered Khash Khash Kebab. Grilled blend of ground lamb & beef and spices served over…More »
11. Red Chili Halal Restaurant
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 775-0733
Food is fresh and takes a while to prepare. Came here for a quick lunch. Arrived at 12:15 to eat in, got food at 12:55 to go, barely made 1pm meeting. Sorry Red Chili, gotta take you off my list of places to eat while at work unless I can afford a…More »
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7/24/2010
Red Chili Halal serves delicious Indian/Pakistani food. I've been twice so far and had the Chicken… Read more »
12. Santa Fe Cafe
Santa Fe Cafe's appearance in my Yelp! Feed urged me to try the place out for lunch. I was impressed by the positive attitude of the staff and by a customer ordering take out who had obviously been here several times. When I entered the restaurant…More »
13. Balboa Submarines
Definitely not as quick as Subway. Hoping slow food makes for a tastier sub...
(10 minutes later)
...sub is better than Subway.
Conclusion, good place to come with someone for lunch as I could have been talking to them while I waited. For the quick…More »
14. California Chicken Cafe
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 700-9977
Categories:
Sandwiches,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Northridge
Ample helping and decent flavor.
Ordered half chicken, with most popular potatoes and a pasta salad.
15. Dos Arbolitos
My co-workers planned a lunch here and I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food. Now that I know this place is so close to the office I may skip driving all the way to Salsa & Beer.
I had three barbacoa tacos. Yummy. Yummy. Yummy.
16. Kyoto Sushi
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 832-1183
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Northridge
All you can eat sushi menu is no holds barred! Practically anything you can order a la cart you can get all u kin eat. We're not talking buffet here, the all you can eat is all freshly made just for you.
17. Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen
There are many Italian restaurants in Los Angeles, though not as many as in New York. Fabrocini's offers up solid, homestyle Italian in a cozy neighborhood restaurant atmosphere. If I lived nearby it could become my go to week night Italian spot.…More »
18. Fratelli's Pizza
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 893-9233
Italian food.
Okay for work lunches.
19. Pampas Cafe
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 832-0700
Category:
Argentine
Neighbourhood: Granada Hills
Had an okay lunch here. Surprised to find quality Argentinean food here in Northridge / Granada Hills. Had a nice piece of meat.
20. India Sweets & Spices
Northridge, CA 91328
(818) 407-1498
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Indian,
Pakistani
Neighbourhood: Northridge
India Sweets & Spices is tempting because it's an vegetarian Indian buffet surprisingly inside of an Indian grocery store. The prices are about half those of Red Chili Halal next door. If you're on a budget and want a meal for less than $7 than I'd…More »
21. Weiler's Original Northridge Delicatessen
My office sometimes orders lunches from Weiler's - sandwiches, salads, and the like. The foods well prepared but I find nothing special about it. It's a local institution and I assume it's family owned so would easily choose it over a chain,…More »
22. Mandarin Deli Restaurant
Okay, to be fair I ordered Orange Chicken. With that disclaimer I prefer Trader Joe's frozen Orange Chicken to Mandarin Deli's dish. My coworkers rcommended this place, so maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Only looking for a lunch place, so I'll come…More »
23. Lulu's Restaurant
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 988-0707
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Lake Balboa
Another place near my office, where we occasionally order for meetings. The food is well prepared but it doesn't stand out to me as anything special. I occasionally eat here because its close to the office and convenient, but I would not make it a…More »
24. Dragon Wok and Roll
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-2585
Categories:
Chinese,
Food Delivery Services
Neighbourhood: Reseda
Decent Chinese food. The general tsao's chicken and sweet and sour pork were not spectacular. What else should be tried.
25. Cafe Graikos
Northridge, CA 91326
(818) 831-1187
Categories:
Greek,
Vegetarian,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Porter Ranch
Fire roasted chicken pita wrap is delicious! Especially with garlic sauce. Great Greek mom & pop vibe.
Soda is expensive at $2.40 for a glass and unlimited refills. I order water instead.
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