Urbane Café: Tasty Valencia Sandwiches

Urbane Café’s claim to fame is healthy, delicious sandwiches crafted on freshly fire-baked foccacia bread. Healthful, flavorful salads are also a focus of the popular little eatery.

Order the So-Cal sandwich and you get a yummy melding of grilled chicken, avocado, tomatillo salsa, pepper jack cheese, leaf lettuce, and chipotle aioli. The club sandwich features roast turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and herb aioli, and the Californian features artichoke hearts, avocado, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese. Sandwiches are served with a small salad. Order the Urbane cobb salad and you get a flavorful medley of grilled chicken, mixed greens, applewood-smoked bacon, avocado, and cheese. Open every day.

Urbane Cafe
25916 The Old Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 799-3817
urbanecafe.com

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Sister House Thai Fusion: Thai Fare in Santa Clarita

Ditch your regular dining routine and head out for Thai food with a trip to Sister House Thai Fusion in Santa Clarita, California! Pan-Asian food with a focus on the fragrant flavors of Thai cuisine is what’s on the menu.

Chicken or Beef Satay Skewers with peanut sauce, Gyoza – deep fried chicken dumplings, Soft Shell Crab, Cream Cheese Wontons, and Korean-Style BBQ Ribs are on this Santa Clarita restaurant's appetizer menu. Tom Yum Soup – with lemongrass, mushrooms, chilies & cilantro and Tom Kha Soup – coconut soup with lemongrass & chilies, are both tasty Thai food options. The list of entrees includes Spicy Basil Noodle, Pad Thai, Salmon Teriyaki, Chow Mein, Panang Curry, Roast Duck Curry, and Spicy Basil Fried Rice.

Sister House Thai Fusion is open every day for lunch and dinner.

Sister House Thai Fusion
26879 Bouquet Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 263-9911
http://www.sisterhousethai.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sister-house-thai-fusion-santa-clarita

Cabo Cabana: A Lively Spot for Mexican Food

Looking for a tasty Mexican meal? Program your GPS to take you to Cabo Cabana, where you can get your fill of fiery food in a lively setting. Order a signature margarita as you read the menu, which is filled with all of your favorite dishes. Service here is quick, so you'll have a feast in front of you in no time.

Regulars enjoy the salsa bar, which offers a variety of fresh options for dipping crispy tortilla chips. The tacos come with your choice of chicken or beef. The Cabana burrito comes with a tortilla wrapped around a heaping helping of your choice of char broiled steak, shredded pork, or chicken.The Cabo quesa grande quesadilla is a big hunger-crusher, with a grilled flour tortilla topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese, char broiled beef or chicken, mild green chili, tomato, onion, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Enchiladas, tostadas and nachos are also on the menu.

Cabo Cabana is open every day in Stevenson Ranch.

Cabo Cabana
25710 The Old Rd
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
cabocabanabajagrill.com

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Sushi Shoken: Japanese Cuisine in Valencia, California

Like your sushi fresh? Take a trip over to Valencia's Sushi Shoken, where you can get your fill of raw fish crafted into pretty little packages.

Sushi Shoken's special, cleverly-named rolls include the Marilyn Mon-Roll with spicy tuna, albacore, avocado & deep fried onion, the Sue Special with shrimp tempura, crab, spicy tuna & avocado, the 911 with spicy tuna, avocado & jalapeno, and the Sexy Roll with salmon, asparagus, tuna, avocado, cucumber & yamo gobo. Bento Boxes are available at lunch and dinner and come with a teriyaki or katsu entrée, salad, sushi, rice, mixed tempura & miso soup. The entrée menu features Beef Curry Rice, Chicken Teriyaki, BBQ Beef Short Ribs, Bulgogi – grilled marinated beef, and Spicy Tuna Donburi.

Just a short drive away from Provence at Valencia, Sushi Shoken is open every day.

Sushi Shoken
26894 The Old Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-8811
https://www.facebook.com/SushiShoken
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-shoken-valencia

La Toscana: Tasty Italian Cuisine in Valencia

A warm, inviting ambiance, attentive service and tasty Italian fare have earned Valencia's La Toscana a host of fans. Go there to chill out with glass of wine and an antipasto like the La Toscana Sampler with fried cheese tortellini, butterfly shrimp, mozzarella sticks, & spicy chicken wings. Another great way to start your meal here is with a bowl of Italy’s favorite soup, Pasta e Fagioli with vegetables, cannellini beans, pancetta & pasta.

Sandwiches and pizza adorn La Toscana's menu, along with pasta dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Spaghetti al Pomodoro, and Rigatoni alla Bolognaise. Meat and fish entrees include Salmon alla Vodka, Melanzane alla Parmigiana – eggplant parmesan, and Pollo alla Picatta – chicken Picatta. It you enjoy sweet desserts, try to save some room for the delightful Tiramisu.

Visit La Toscana's website to see a full menu and learn more about this Valencia eatery!

La Toscana
25858 Tournament Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 254-9000
http://latoscanavalencia.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-toscana-trattoria-and-grill-valencia

LA Pizza Land: Valencia’s Best Pizza

Great pizza is hard to find. Considered Valencia’s best pizza by many, LA Pizza Land offers an array of pizza shop goodies for both eat in and take out. LA Pizza Land offers a variety of great tasting pies, including a deluxe pizza complete with Canadian bacon, pepperoni, and Italian sausage. The vegetarian pizza is a veggie lover’s dream, while the Alfredo pizza features the sauce of the same name in addition to fresh garlic and your choice of chicken or shrimp. That is just the tip of the iceberg where pizza is concerned, LA Pizza Land lives up to its name with its selection of specialty pizzas. Of course the other menu items are just as terrific. They include calzones, pitas, soups and salads, as well as kebab plates including beef, chicken, lamb, and even a salmon kebab for seafood lovers.

LA Pizza Land
23874 Copper Hill Drive
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-1777
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-pizza-land-valencia

Wokcano: Blow the Lid Off

Wokcano is a firestorm of fabulous Asian fusion cuisine. For starters Wokcano offers both cold and hot options for appetizers. Cold preparations include tuna tartare, kimchi, a sashimi appetizer with an array of fish, as well as tornado spicy tuna dip served with Doritos. Yes, those Doritos. Hot appetizers are just as tasty and surprising with choices like salt and pepper soft shell crab, Malaysian style clams with spicy black bean dip, and tuna truffle pizza. Of course there are a good selection of soups, salads, wraps, as well as specialty sushi dinners displaying the same kind of innovation. Cooked seafood preparations are just as plentiful, with choices like lobster with black peppers and fresh ginger, grilled salmon, and honey walnut shrimp. The menu offers a staggering array of items that may appear overwhelming at first glance. But rest assured no matter what you choose you will leave Wokcano satisfied. 

Wokcano
24201 W Valencia Boulevard
Suite 2470
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 288-1913
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wokcano-valencia

Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler: Hit the Beach!

Find authentic Southwest cuisine at Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler. Located across from the Hampton Inn suites, Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler is the kind of cool place that you want to find in California. The interior is really cool and comfortable, with neat wall décor and even surf boards hanging from the ceiling. For happy hour, this is a perfect place to meet up with friends and get a cold beer, glass of wine or hand-crafted drink while sharing some great apps. Try a tasty soup or salad, or go for one of the Killer taco platters (don’t forget to try the salsa bar). And there’s always something happening like King Trivia night, Tuesday Family Fajita day or Sunday Funday! Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler is open seven days (and nights) a week.

Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler
25289 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91382
(661) 288-1022
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chuys-mesquite-broiler-stevenson-ranch

Persia Restaurant: A Taste Of The Mediterranean

This fantastic Middle Eastern restaurant has been winning raves from locals since it opened for its delicious meat dishes, perfectly-cooked rice and more. Diners rave about the basmati rice, cooked with a unique process to make it tender and flavorful, and served with amazingly delicious charbroiled tomatoes—it’s almost a meal in itself. But don’t stop there; the kebabs are some of the best in the area, with perfectly-seared chicken, beef, and lamb tantalizing the palate. In an unusual move, they also offer salmon kebabs, which might be even better—the tender, flaky fish is spectacularly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Get a side of delicious, savory hummus and soak it up with freshly-baked pita bread. Diners on a budget stop in for the $9.99 lunch buffet, which offers some of Persia’s most popular dishes in a serve-yourself format.

Persia Restaurant
26877 Bouquet Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 513-0077
www.persia-restaurant.com

Piccola Trattoria: Santa Clarita Italian Cuisine

Locals have been raving for fifteen years about the high quality, affordable Italian food knocked out by this lunch and dinner fave. Owner Angie Caruso keeps everything in the family—each and every one of her kids works there in some capacity, which carries through into the welcoming service and fantastic southern Italian food. They specialize in the bold cuisine of Sicily, and are especially proud of their seafood selections, with tons of fresh fish flown in daily for a wide variety of specials. Pasta is made fresh in-house daily, and it’s spectacular in consistency and flavor. Fresh focaccia is also served at every table as a starter, and it’s great. The wine cellar is well stocked with both Italian and California vintages, and the servers are excellent at recommending pairings for your meal. On nice days, eat outside on the covered patio and make sure to finish off with a panna cotta for dessert.

Piccola Trattoria
18302 Sierra Highway
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
(661) 299-6952
www.piccolatrattoria.com