481 Lulu’s Cafe

The other day, I stood dumbstruck as I looked across the road and back to find two shops named Lulu’s and both in the cake and sweets business. But as I was later informed, one is a bakery and the other is the café which is supplied by the bakery. So hopefully that clarifies things for anyone else trying to wonder out what is going on.
As for Lulu’s Café itself, this is a pleasant little place to drop in after a movie down the road or some dessert to cap off your earlier dinner. Lulu’s isn’t the fanciest destination in the world, but the staff are very cheerful and it stays open relatively late, which is a certain bonus.

If the full house didn’t make it obvious, the food sure does. Situated on the busy street of King George’s Road in Beverly Hills it’s clear that Lulu’s Café is the place to be. Although competing with countless other restaurants and cafes, Lulu’s never fails to attract a full house. This may be accountable for the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, but most likely it’s for the simple yet delicious food they offer.
The menu features a variety of café style foods suitable for both lunch and dinner, including pizzas, steaks, salads, burgers, schnitzels, sandwiches and more. However, it’s their nachos that my friends and I never fail to order every time we go back. Crunchy corn chips are topped with meat mince, salsa and layered with strings of melted tasty cheese. Sour cream and their slightly spicy avocado guacamole are perfect accompaniments to accentuate the flavours of the cheesy mess. Just a warning; things may get messy, but at the end of the day, it is so worth it.

Overall, my experience at Lulu’s café was mediocre, at best. The medium rare steak I ordered arrived blackened, charred and well cooked all the way though. Not a hint of natural juice to be seen. The portion sizes are large, so you definitely wont go home hungry, a little disappointed, but definitely full. My favourite thing on the menu is the hot chips– they’re crunchy, thick and delicious. But to be honest if your hot chips are the best thing you have to offer, maybe you should take a look at what you’re doing.
I’ve also tried the veal, and it was incredibly chewy and stringy. If you like sauce, this place might be for you. The veal, and many of the dishes I saw coming out were drowning in gravy or sauce. From what I tasted of the seafood, it was far from fresh and lacked flavor.
The restaurant is small and only seats a few people, so if it’s full, don’t despair. There are plenty of better cafes and restaurants along King George’s Rd.