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Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung

4.8
(1k+)
• Comfort Food • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 29 min
"All time Fav! You just can't beat the consistent flavor, especially when traveling."
"Ordering from here is my weekly treat. Pork Chop Fried Rice, Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (10 each), Noodles with Sesame Sauce, Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao (6 each) and trust me, get the Side of House Spicy Sauce and put it on the Pork Chop Fried Rice. Its not cheap, but i enjoy every bite of it and its enough for 2 meals. Everything is delicious and packaged beautifully every time."
Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (10 each)
Each of our Xiao Long Bao is carefully weighed and folded by hand to achieve our signature Golden Ratio of 18 folds and stuffed with top-quality Kurobuta pork marinated in a blend of carefully-selected seasonings. Paired with the piquant aromas of fresh ginger and green onion, every bite is the perfect bite.
$17.5
String Beans with Garlic
Freshly-cut string beans, coated with minced garlic and tossed over high heat for a savory, umami-packed bite.
$16
Cucumber Salad
Crisp Persian cucumbers combined with cuts of mild fresno chili peppers and sliced, fresh garlic—all tossed together with drizzles of sesame oil and our signature Din Tai Fung chili oil.
$8.91
Fried Rice with Chicken
Tender chicken, delicately-scrambled egg, freshly-chopped green onion, premium Taiwan-grown rice—plus a touch of salt and seasoning—are tossed together over high heat, enhancing the light flavors and carefully-selected textures.
$17.39
The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory

4.3
(13k+)
• Salads • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 33 min
"Always love their key lime cheesecake. But this is the first time I ordered their four cheese pasta, with salmon added, and for $27 this pasta was not worth it for that price. Tasted good, but the portion was SO small. "
"The Kids' Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza with extra sauce and extra cheese (chef followed requests.TY!) was super delicious. Kids polished it off in under 10 minute. You wouldn't think this was the go to for pizza but the flatbread pizzas here are fire! The Chocolate Tuxedo Cream® Cheesecake always a fan favorite!"
Lunch Santa Fe Salad
Marinated Chicken, Fresh Corn, Black Beans, Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Tomato and Romaine with a Spicy Peanut-Cilantro Vinaigrette
$19.64
The Club
Freshly Roasted Turkey Breast, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise on White Toast
$22.76
Lunch Chinese Chicken Salad
Chicken Breast, Rice Noodles, Lettuce, Green Onions, Almonds, Crisp Wontons, Bean Sprouts, Orange and Sesame Seeds. Tossed in Our Special Chinese Plum Dressing
$19.96
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 45 Years!
$14
Boil Daddy

Boil Daddy

4.5
(1k+)
• Seafood Restaurant • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 34 min
"mmmm very delicious, and the Cajun sauce that came with it OMG, soooo delicious, excellent service thanks Boil Daddy, I've tried your chicken wings lunches, but. this Crispy Mahalo Shrimp is a must, flavor, taste, crisp just right ❤️🙏❤️"
"shrimp was easy to peel, tasted really good with the cajun sauce!! rice was okay, shrimp was fresh. i ordered a 1/2 pound and it was filling enough for me. i ordered it with potatoes too which were yummy as if i bought the whole thing in store. i would order again, definitely coming back here"
Fisherman's Lunch
Choice of shrimp head-on (half lb), shrimp peeled off (half lb), mussels (half lb), or clams (half lb). Comes with 1 corn, 3 potatoes, and 3 sausages.
$23.15
Daddy's Shrimp Bowl
Shrimp, potatoes, and sausages resting on a hot bed of jasmine white rice.
$17.48
Shrimp Head-on
Whole shell-on, head-on shrimp. Choose your favorite sauce and add-ons.
$20.27
Snow Crab Cluster
Comes with 1 corns, 3 potatoes, and 3 sausages each order is one cluster (4-5 legs) including the claw. Choose your favorite sauce and add-ons.
$51.3
Calif Chicken Cafe

Calif Chicken Cafe

4.8
(25k+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 41 min
"wow first time trying this place and the Caesar Wrap was amazing! super tasty and big size for a fair price. everything was packaged so cleanly and securely, I was very pleased with the attention to detail and the care that was put into making the food. will be ordering again!!"
"You can NEVER go wrong with California Chicken Cafe! Their classic salad is soo delicious and fresh, portions are generous, and staff so friendly. Orders are ALWAYS ready on time and correct. One of my go-to places!"
California Chicken Salad
Our original signature salad overflowing w/ white meat chicken, avocado, feta cheese, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, pita croutons, pasta, side balsamic dressing
$19.84
Chinese Chicken Salad
The legendary salad you crave w/ white meat chicken, almonds. Mandarin oranges, Chinese noodles, pasta, green onions, lettuce, carrots, side Chinese dressing
$19.16
Melrose Wrap
chicken, avocado, white cheddar cheese, greens, tomato, mayo, side Italian dressing
$17.16
Caesar Wrap
Chicken, pasta, green onions, 1000 Island dressing.
$16.22
Rock'n Pies Pizza

Rock'n Pies Pizza

4.5
(1k+)
• Chicken Wings • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 24 min
"Delicious late night food. The Sausage & Peppers Slice had cooled during delivery so I put it on a frying pan for a minute - crispy, warm, and tasty. Side Of Ranch is solid. Italian Chopped Salad was surprisingly good and giant so ate the other half for lunch the next day. Will order from here again. "
"When you need a Pepperoni Slice at 11P on the westside, Rockin Pies never dissapoints. Thin, slightly crispy crust, generous portion, delicious pepperoni that isn't grease-laden, perfect ratio of crust to cheese. Legit. Some of the best pizza west of DTLA, any time of day."
16" Pepperoni Pizza
Lettuce, Salami, pepperoni, Mozzarella, Garbanzo, Tomato, Pepperoncini & Champagne Vinaigrette
$25.47
16" Humble (Cheese)
Served with house marinara
$23.28
Italian Chopped Salad
Buffalo, sweet & spicy BBQ, garlic Parmesan served with carrots & choice of ranch, blue cheese or marinara sauce.
$19.69
20" Humble (Cheese)
Buffalo, sweet & spicy BBQ, garlic Parmesan served with carrots & choice of ranch, blue cheese or marinara sauce.
$28.12
The French Way

The French Way

4.6
(700+)
• French • Sandwich
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 34 min
Wallet-Friendly
"The FrenchFold S is so yummy! There was a great balance between the chicken (chunks of white meat), the fries, and the delicious Secret Cheese Sauce. (Seriously, WTH is in that cheese sauce?!) Everything arrived wrapped in foil, still perfectly warm. First time ordering but not my last."
"Really bad value. Burnt onion rings, ties twist is weirdly dry and tastes like it was premade days ago. Fish and chip burrito has a really gross amount of mayo on it. Big waste of money."
Frenchfold - Medium
Authentic french tacos. It's like a french burrito or shawarma, 1 tortilla packed with proteins, french fries and our secret cheesy sauce
$16.3
The Paris
Frenchfold medium size with mozzarella cheese, bacon, double dose of chicken nuggets, barbecue, cheesy sauce and french fries
$19.35
Frenchfold - Small
Authentic french tacos. It's like a french burrito or panini, 1 tortilla packed with proteins, french fries and our secret cheesy sauce
$11.25
Chicken Tenders (3pcs)
3 pieces
$6.77
Night + Market Sahm (Venice)

Night + Market Sahm (Venice)

4.8
(5k+)
• Fried Rice • Dinner
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 43 min
"What a pleasant surprise. The larb is diff here.more cilantro and herbs insteadof the cabbage. And the curry, I never tried this one w the sweet potato before. Glad I tried it. The mild spice I selected was Perfect! Nice kick without the cons burn. They understood the assignment . The loti bread, nice touch!! The delivery presentation, A+. "
"The food is good as aways but the portion sizes are so small for the price! That Grapow Crunchwrap Supreme is so much smaller than expected, sadly. And even the pad see ew came in the small takeout container. Flavors are good! Value--not so much."
Rice
Rice noodles that have been caramelized and slightly charred in a wok with Chinese broccoli and egg. Smokey and sweet, a classic for good reason!
$3.64
Pad See Ew
Sauteed with garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper.
$16.28
Garlic Green Beans
Market version with sweet radish, egg, sprouts, onions, crushed peanuts, and chili powder served on the side.
$15.35
Pad Thai
Crispy rice salad with soured pork, raw ginger, onion, peanuts, cilantro, and chili spicy!
$16.55
Fat Tomato Pizza

Fat Tomato Pizza

4.7
(1k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 37 min
"Overall, I'd say it's a solid choice if you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal. I'd give it 4.5 stars out of 5. While it may not be the pinnacle of pizza perfection, I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. Good cheese, good sauce,great 16" X Large NY Cheese Pizza (Build Your Own)10 slices ."
"First time ordering from Fat Tomato, and I was very confused to receive a pizza with the cheese placed on top of the toppings. I called the shop, and they confirmed they do this only for pizzas with vegan cheese as a way to indicate to customers that it's vegan. Pretty much every other restaurant simply marks the box with a "V" to indicate vegan, so this was super strange to me, and the quality suffered as a result. The pizza was soggy from the cheese being on top, and there wasn't much of the toppings underneath (I got half peppers/onions and half roasted garlic/sundried tomatoes) so it tasted like just eating overly cheesy bread. I chose this place because of the price and the menu photos showing a ton of toppings. But vegans beware. I wont be ordering from here again."
All Pepperoni Pizza
Fully loaded pepperoni pizza
$25.92
NY Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, Pepperoni, onions, green bell pepper, black olives, mushrooms, hand crafted sausage and fresh garlic
$21.67
Fat Tomato Works Pizza (Signature)
Comes with Homemade marinara sauce
$28.21
Fat Garlic Knots (Signature)
Build your own pizza with your favorite toppings.
$5.4
JERK STOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT (Santa Monica Blvd)

JERK STOP JAMAICAN RESTAURANT (Santa Monica Blvd)

4.3
(200+)
• Jamaican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 30 min
"Wow!! Absolutely delicious!! The chicken has this incredible smokiness and so much flavor. The sauce was so flavorful . The plantains and rice and peas were so delicious! I highly recommend"
"The large jerk chicken plate is flavorful and plentiful for its price, especially in LA. Always add all three optional items, the plantain, cabbage and fried sweet dumpling. I chose the hearty rice and beans as my carb and it is the perfect complement to the spicy chicken. The mac and cheese portion was also big for its price. 10/10 would order again."
Jerk Chicken (Large)
Chicken marinated overnight with the finest jamaican jerk seasoning and grilled slowly in a jerk pan smoked to perfection. simple mouthwatering. the smoke and spices creates its distinct flavor that adds flavor with very little calories
$21.85
Braised Oxtail (Large)
Chicken marinated overnight with the finest jamaican jerk seasoning and grilled slowly in a jerk pan smoked to perfection. simple mouthwatering. the smoke and spices creates its distinct flavor that adds flavor with very little calories
$30
Beef Patty
Ginger beer, pineapple ginger, kola, Grape, Pineapple, Cream Soda, Ting (green/Pink).
$5.5
Mac & Cheese
Fruit punch, pineapple-guava, mango-carrot, pineapple-ginger, island mango, sorrel.
$7
Shaherzad Restaurant

Shaherzad Restaurant

4.1
(40+)
• Persian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 37 min
"excellent quality and delicious food. Almost as good as when you eat inthe restaurant. Soltani is amazing and the portions are huge!"
"The tahchin wasn't the same. It was dry and had no flavor. I am disappointed with the quality."
8. Tahdig with Two Stews
Rice crust topped with your choice of stew - ghaimeh, ghormeh sabzi, fesenjan or bademjan.
$17.98
20. Boneless Chicken Kabob
Succulent pieces of chicken thighs and tenders marinated in lemon juice and saffron, broiled to perfection.
$27.61
27. Chelo Kabob Koobideh
Seasoned ground sirloin mixed with grated onions and rolled around skewer, broiled on open flame.
$25.39
28. Chelo Kabob Soltani
Combination of beef barg and koobideh.
$38.04
House of mandi Los Angeles

House of mandi Los Angeles

4.7
(700+)
• Middle Eastern • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 6.5 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
$10 off on $65+
"This is the best restaurant in Los Angeles, the best food and the best variety of food you cannot go wrong. It's amazing. you can have vegan food you can have meat you can have anything you want anything and the best quality tea the best quality, coffee, fish oh my goodness the fish. The fish is amazing. I cannot complain about anything. I have tried every single dish and I can tell you this is the place to go to the portions are amazing. The ambience is amazing. The service is amazing. All my friends loved it too. I recommended it to them and believe me you cannot go wrong. It's the best of Los Angeles. Definitely you can have nice intimate dinners or you can have a beautiful fantastic time with friends. You are free the service the way you sit down is great. You can just relax and enjoy the amazing food and the aroma that comes from the food is insane. It's the type of food. We'll get you addicted. You'll have to eat it at least a few times a week because you're so healthy and great. Everything tastes great everything even they're vegan food. Their natural is amazing with beautiful rice cooked so perfectly oh my goodness the chicken the meat you can't you can't go wrong you really can't and the price is perfect very reasonable.!!!!"
"Absolutely phenomenal! So flavourful and fresh! And the chicken is juicy and declicious and melts in your mouth. This is the best rice dish I've tasted after our very own Biryani!"
لحم مندي حضرمي |Lamb Mandi
A traditional dish from Hadhramaut city in Yemen. A very roasted young fresh lamb until the fall off the bone lamb is ultra-tender and gently roasted cooked underneath oven. (Served over Mandi rice, comes with Yemeni sauce and yogurt.).
$33.02
مندي دجاج | Chicken Mandi
A traditional dish from Hadhramaut city in Yemen. A very roasted young fresh chicken with Yemeni spices cooked underneath oven. (Served over Mandi rice, comes with Yemeni sauce and yogurt.).
$26
شربة عدس |Lentil Soup
Dough stuffed with meat in triangle shape.
$6.99
Beef Sambosa | سمبوسة لحم
Vegetarian.
$10
Emporium Thai Market

Emporium Thai Market

4.3
(90+)
• Thai • Asian Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 36 min
Trending
Pad See Ew
flat noodles, stir fry sauce, chinese broccoli, egg, protein of choice
$22.9
Pad Thai
thin noodles, tamarind sauce, protein of choice
$23.22
Thai Iced Tea
House brewed thai tea topped with splash of half & half
$5.03
Cardi B. Mango Sticky Rice
mild peanut coconut curry, chicken leg quarter
$15.01
California Fried Seafood Kitchen

California Fried Seafood Kitchen

4.3
(100+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 36 min
"First time trying this place and I'm super satisfied!! Great portions (although I couldn't help myself from taking a couple bites before I took the photo lol) and great taste!! I'm actually half British and the fish was perfect in my opinion!! Will definitely try again!!"
"Delicious! Some of the best Beer-Battered Fried Fish and Chips we have had in a while. Fries are crispy & onions rings are perfectly battered. Our new favorite spot."
Appetizer Beer-Battered Fish and Chips
2 beer-battered and deep fried Alaskan Cod pieces (2 ounces each filet), your choice of one side, and your choice of tartar or cocktail sauce with a lemon wedge. **ATTENTION: THIS ITEM COMES WITH A CHOICE OF ONE SIDE , IF YOU DO NOT PICK FRENCH FRIES, THE DISH WILL COME WITH WHATEVER SIDE YOU CHOSE. **
$19.43
Beer-Battered Fish and Chips
2 pieces of beer battered and deep fried Alaskan cod (4oz each), choice of tartar sauce or cocktail sauce, your choice of 1 side, and lemon wedge **ATTENTION: THIS ITEM COMES WITH A CHOICE OF ONE SIDE , IF YOU DO NOT PICK FRENCH FRIES, THE DISH WILL COME WITH WHATEVER SIDE YOU CHOSE. **
$23.3
Clam Strips and Fries
20 pieces of clam strips, choice of tartar sauce or cocktail sauce, 1 side, and lemon wedge
$23.16
Shrimp and Fries
8 pieces of breaded and deep fried shrimp, choice of tartar sauce or cocktail sauce, 1 side, and lemon wedge
$21.78
Scopa

Scopa

4.7
(1k+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 37 min
"Picked up two pastas and broccolini. Could have fed 4 people! Delicious"
"The seafood salad is SO delicious ... full of seafood with the perfect balance of ingredients! Lemony and -- just delicious !"
Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad
pecorino romano, parsley, grapes, olive oil, sherry vinegar, toasted almonds
$20.83
Rigatoni
vodka sauce, chili flake, basil, fresh ricotta
$21.9
Maccheroni
meat sauce, basil, parmesan
$24.28
Chicken Parmesan
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.
$35.15
Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory

Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory

4.7
(9k+)
• Hot Dogs • Kosher
$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 39 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"That smoked pastrami on crunchy baguette with aioli sauce and jalepenos! Lordy! Heaven on a weekday!!! Thank you Jeff's you NEVER disappoint!! Next time I won't cheat myself out of the fries!!!!"
"Jeff's has such a high rating I wanted to check them out so I ordered a hot dog, chicken brat and chicken tenders and fries. It was okay but nothing special. Nothing really negative to say - it just wasn't special or amazingly great. I like Costco Hot Dogs better and they're just $1.50 with a drink. Also I asked for relish on the hot dog - wasn't included. Always irritating."
Jeff's Beef Burger
6 pieces, (7.5 oz approximately) of juicy all-white meat chicken tenders breaded in a thin crispy coating. Served with western dipping sauce.
$16.53
Chicken Tenders
Curley fried potatoes with a light cajun seasoning
$21.41
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Romaine, red cabbage, arugula, shredded carrot, grape tomato, pickled red onion, croutons (on the side) & our house creamy herb dressing (on the Side)
$14.27
Western Burger
Jeff's homemade all beef kosher hot dog served on a bakery fresh bun with your choice of standard toppings.
$19.62
Vicky’s All Day

Vicky’s All Day

4.7
(1k+)
• Pizza • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"The salad was quite large, full of cashews, red cabbage, celery, seasoned chicken breast on top..seasme/ginger dressing...the Lapis bread to die for."
"The Prosciutto Pizza was delicious and a good size! The prosciutto was fresh and tasty on a soft, fresh dough cooked to perfection. I also bought Vicky's thick cut Bacon side for breakfast tomorrow."
Asian Chopped Salad
edamame, cashew nuts, crispy wontons, shredded cabbage, lettuce, cilantro, ginger sesame dressing
$21.41
Roasted Chicken Sandwich
applewood smoked bacon, gruyere, avocado, tarragon aioli, pickled shallots, lettuce, fries
$19.19
Pepperoni Pizza
tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, chipotle honey
$20.44
Fried Chicken Sando
honey sriracha sauce, brioche bun, pickled slaw, spices, fries
$18.82
Melodia Restaurant

Melodia Restaurant

4.7
(80+)
• Comfort Food • Russian
$0 delivery fee • 12.5 mi • 57 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
$5 off on $35+
"I loved the Cheburek. perfect price with a portion that isn't too small and not too big."
"I loved the Beef Piroshki Combo (2 pcs) + Borscht Cup(Save $3). It was perfectly filling, and I would 100% order it again. The Borscht tasted like it had just been cooked, and the piroshki were still hot. 100% recommend."
Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes
Beef Stroganoff with Creamy Mashed Potatoes Tender strips of beef simmered in a rich sour cream and mushroom sauce, served over silky mashed potatoes. A comforting and classic Eastern European dish with deep, savory flavor and elegant presentation.
$27.5
Beet Soup (Borscht)
Traditional Ukrainian borscht with beef, cabbage, and potatoes. Rich, comforting, and full of flavor. Served with pampushky ( bread), garlic sauce,sour cream and tender braised pork belly.
$19.86
Syrniky (Cheese pancakes) 3pcs
Traditional Eastern European cheese pancakes served with fresh raspberries, sour cream, berry preserves, and caramel sauce. Lightly golden, soft, and comforting — a sweet homemade-style favorite at Melodia Restaurant in West Hollywood.
$12.79
Honey Cake (Medovik)
Classic Honey Cake ( Medovik)
$13

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