, there is a really good Jamaican Bakery called Allen’s. Their patties are some of the best in town. Had a pretty decent meal with the family at Jerusalem Restaurant on Leslie near Van Horne. Buffet style middle eastern... (1 reply, last updated by currycue February 22, 2008)

Can’t decide on a Sushi restaurant tonight. Must be in Sherman Oaks, not East of Coldwater and not West of Van Nuys. We’ve done Midori in this vicinity. Any other suggestions. Sorry for being so picky. thanks so much. (5 replies, last updated by Jerome March 30, 2006)

Are you a sushi fan? Aoyama is located on the west side of Victoria Park, just below Van Horne (look for the KFC sign). There have been numerous positive reviews on this board. My only recommendation would be to shy away from the... (2 replies, last updated by sumashi November 15, 2007)

hi...does anyone know where to get good soup dumplings (xiao long bao) in Greater Van? I assume some of the dimsum places will offer them, but is there a restaurant that specializes in making soup dumplings?? (3 replies, last updated by graham July 10, 2004)

The Van's Restaurant- up the hill from El Camino Real-is housed in a building with an interesting history. Although the food is upscale the prices are old-fashioned reasonable. The food is mostly Italian standards, seafood and... (2 replies, last updated by charlotte April 1, 2005)

agreed on the parking lot being a disaster. I was in there some time ago trying to make my way from Longo’s across the plaza to the exit at Leslie and my van (with me in it, mind!) was sideswiped by an Impatient Shopper... (19 replies, last updated by tarteaucitron June 8, 2009)

We have tix for Van Morrison tomorrow (Monday)night. Is the Boardwalk restaurant still open? If not, what are some decent restaurants nearby? Thanks much for any suggestions. (5 replies, last updated by sugakc69 April 1, 2007)

I agree with rebe1. It may be difficult to locate Aoyama but it’s in the plaza south of the gas station at Van Horne & Victoria Park. It’s best to do omakase there if you’re going for sushi & sashimi because the... (3 replies, last updated by genie81 February 20, 2009)

try this: Holland Store-Imported Dutch Food & Gifts 416-247-8659 2542 Weston Road, North York my sister told me that a store at Highway 7 & Leslie sells Dutch products. Link: http://www.1yellowpages.sympatico.ca/ (7 replies, last updated by Vieira Fan April 23, 2005)

't bother. Also must drive there, it’s off the Van Wyck just after the NY Times plant (21st Ave/St???) (4 replies, last updated by Leslie Brenner August 21, 2000)

The new Cincinnati chili restaurant is: Cincinnati Chili + 6855 Van Nuys Blvd. (1 block north of Vanowen) Van Nuys, CA (818) 442-0024 I haven’t tried it yet but would love to read some reviews. This place had a "Buy One... (9 replies, last updated by George Mouchet January 23, 2002)

There are a ton of great dim sum places in Markham – much easier though if you speak the language though. The area you’re looking at is Leslie Rd and Highway 7 which is great location for chinese cuisine. I recommend... (18 replies, last updated by skylineR33 April 8, 2008)

HELP! I live in Manalapan in western Monmouth Cty for a number of years, and have yet to find many good places to eat. If anyone knows an Ethiopian place anywhere even close I’d love to know. Also I’ve found good Thai... (4 replies, last updated by Deb Van D October 26, 2001)

Yesterday I went to a pho restaurant on Sepulveda, just north of Victory in Van Nuys. It was my first pho experience and it was great! How is pho pronounced? Fo? Po? Fa? What does it actually mean? After lunch we went to an asian... (4 replies, last updated by Leslie Brenner July 18, 2001)

Looks like I missed telling you about Leslie's barbecue place in Van Horn since it appears you were leaving today for points west. Here it is for anyone else who travels through Van Horn. It isn’t the best in Texas but... (29 replies, last updated by kellie July 28, 2003)