Northern Cafe El Segundo

First time coming and left wanting to come back! We came around 3 and got seated immediately. The waitress was super nice and took our drink orders when we got situated. In the meantime, we ordered the Dan Dan noodles and the soup dumplings, and both were very good! The star for me personally had to be the dan dan noodles though. It was my first time ever having it, and I think I have a new favorite now 🥰 The creamy peanut sauce with the flavorful ground meat and a heat that slowly sneaks up on you like a nice summer day?? Sign me right up. You can even make it spicier with the chili oil they have on the table if the heat isn't enough for you! I can't wait to come back, highly recommend this place.

The food here is decent here and I am glad they expanded at this new place in El Segundo. I got the Dan Dan noodles while my friend got the beef noodle soup. We also ordered the onion pancake to share. We also got some tea which was nice to have on a rainy day. The food was pretty good overall. Good flavor. The onion pancake was a tad bit thinner than I'm use to. But it was crispy and the dipping sauce went well with it. The staff was very attentive and helped to clean up and empty bowls or items often. Plenty of parking in the area.

I think this place was quite for a weekend meal, but I had a good time and the food was plenty delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant

This was our first time visiting Northern Cafe El Segundo. We definitely over-ordered but were very happy with our choices. Our waitress was friendly and apologized for the wait, but it was not an issue for us. Several tables had been seated just before we came in, so we were happy to wait our turn. We started with the beef roll that came out very quickly, and it was delicious. I think they use a plum sauce or a similar sweet sauce, and I loved it. The scallion pancakes came next. They were a little boring unless dipped in sauce, which made them very tasty. We also got the pork soup dumplings, postickers and calamari.

I am so so sad to have to write this negative review. Today we were turned away by the manager at Northern Cafe El Segundo, because we attempted to bring outside food for our autistic 6 year old son. My son's diet is very strict, gluten free/ casein free, which means we have to bring his food, everywhere we go. The manager explained a recent change in their policies now allows them to refuse outside food. Although, I implored for an exception to the rule, due to my son's disability/condition the manager was very strict, claiming no exceptions could/would be made. In a world where 1 out 36 children are autistic how can northern cafe set such a strict rule with no exceptions. I mean why the lack of consideration!? Where does that leave us special needs parents, who are wore out and just looking to enjoy decent food on Sunday night. For the autistic community this is unacceptable! Shame on you Northern Cafe!!!!