Stanley's Restaurant

"Your Order: Chinese Chicken Salad Stanley’s in Sherman Oaks doesn’t try to reinterpret the chinese chicken salad, but it does perfect it. Everything about this classic version is light, bright, and kind of impossible not to eat at a ferocious rate, from the juicy shredded chicken to the generous drizzle of tangy sesame dressing that coats every piece of lettuce. It’s also not weighed down by fried wonton strips—instead, crunchy rice noodles, slivered almonds, and a reasonable amount of mandarin oranges are showered on top. If you’re looking for more of an agrodolce feel, opt for Amy’s Grapefruit Salad, which swaps in avocado and is made with the same delicious dressing." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore, garrett snyder, nikko duren

"Stanley’s is a daytime spot in Sherman Oaks that’s refreshingly unpretentious. Its proximity to major studios and talent agencies makes it a reliable option for a Hollywood power lunch, but not the kind that requires schmoozing. You come here with coworkers you actually like—maybe ones you even consider friends—for a relaxed, rolled-up-sleeve meal full of things you haven’t thought about since 2004: turkey burgers, pizzas topped with sun-dried tomatoes, and one of LA's best Chinese chicken salads tossed tableside. " - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"Stanley’s is a casual all-day spot in Sherman Oaks that’s popular with families and Hollywood types talking shop over lunch. It also has a menu that’s fully stuck in the early 2000s: turkey burgers, chinese chicken salads, and pizzas topped with sun-dried tomatoes (when’s the last time you thought about those?). But the menu’s endearing lack of edge and innovative spirit is actually very pleasant. Stanley’s does classic lunch options well, including a beautiful grilled artichoke appetizer with chipotle aioli, a thick and juicy kobe beef burger, and, yes, the very popular chinese chicken salad—a near-perfect version with tangy sesame dressing." - Sylvio Martins