Baran's 2239 — Restaurant in Hermosa Beach

The only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars is that I've yet to dine in person. That being said, the breakfast burrito is BOMB!

Know that they stop the breakfast burrito sales at noon and, as a pro tip, call ahead and order as the preparation takes around 25-30 minutes. They take orders via phone and Instagram! We did not know any of this before our arrival but the customer service was fantastic and the woman assisting us gave us all the details. She even recommended a coffee shop down the way if we'd like to check out whilst waiting (we decided to hit the Saloon instead and the spicy bloody Mary was perfection).

Once we acquired the goods we headed down to the beach to indulge. At first glance, the burrito was a thick stubby thing but packed some heft! Then, as we started eating the burrito we were amazed at the balance of flavor and texture! The house-made chorizo was perfectly seasoned, a place not afraid of some salt (yes!). Not to mention, the salsas were a great addition to the burrito with the Rojo being my favorite (I'm a Verde girl usually).

I was very VERY pleased and satisfied, and I was stuffed to the brim! To say the least, I was not hungry for hours after!

I highly recommend this place and I can't wait to experience their dinner service!

As a note, follow their Instagram. They offer up limited specialty...

I haven't had a restaurant experience like this in a long time. It's been on my list for a while now, but finally made it out here. 3 of us girls came for a bday celebration and we just went down the list and ordered everything that sounded good to us.

Red Onion Focaccia Bread - is a must and a great starter. It is freshly baked, and served warm with the delicious herb & parmesan butter.

Kingfish Sashimi - the ponzu on here completes this dish.

Persian Cucumber & Baby Tomatoes - the tomato gelee - the chefs here are a creative geniuses.

Hand Cut Pappardelle - never have I loved short rib ragu papparadelle so much.

Indian Egg - our servers suggestion and it tastes better than it sounds - basically Scottish egg with Indian spices.

Coffee Glazed Pork Belly - the rice porridge with the fattiness of the pork belly is heavenly.

Chocolate Creme Brulee - I didn't think I can enjoy this as much as a regular creme brulee, but the chocolate with the mini marshmallows was done perfectly in this dessert.

This restaurant is very small and intimate, but that what makes it a fun and cozy atmosphere. The service is attentive and gave us great tips on how/what to order so that it wasn't too much food. I will be coming back as I heard the menu changes all the time, and again, everything...

This is my favorite restaurant, hands down. I've not had anything I didn't enjoy, and I've tried quite a bit of the menu. The menu itself has dishes inspired by different cultures (ex: Indian egg, mojo pork belly, red curry hallibut).

Pros: -Delicious. -They Introduce new menu items regularly. -Friendly staff (I think they're all family as well).

Cons: -Can be pricey, entrées range from about 10 to 18, with the higher end items like steak being around 30. -Very busy place with limited seating, make reservations. -Menu changes can sometimes mean your favorite Coffee Toffee dessert is off the rotation.

Overall, the cons for the place are negligible. The prices are worth it for the quality of the food, reservations are a norm, and menu changes mean variety (and is also in the pros section for that reason).

It's definitely worth a try, and the staff can provide recommendations on the menu. A good place to start is the smoked-and-fried chicken. Also the focaccia is great if you enjoy bread with an awesome sun dried tomato and herb butter spread...