Cerritos College Culinary Arts

Here, you eat for a good cause. Prices are very reasonable and portions are definitely plentiful! These are student chefs you are supporting with your lunch!

The students are lovely and helpful. But quick tip, the soups have too much salt — all of them. The Chinese salad is the best though

Both the Falcon Room restaurant and the Falcon Café are winners for me. Delicious food at great prices. I would be lost without the culinary arts student chefs on campus.

This review is specifically for the Falcon Room Restaurant which is run by the Cerritos College Culinary Arts students. It probably should have its own listing but as other reviews for it seem to be here already (and because I’m too lazy to create a new listing) I’m leaving my review here.
The restaurant is small, perhaps a dozen tables, and is difficult to find. It is hidden down a hall and around the corner from the student café. It’s behind what looks like just another classroom door. They have designated parking right near the restaurant and provide a parking pass to put on your dashboard so you don’t have to pay for student parking.
Chefs and servers are students supervised by instructors. The menu changes periodically and they also have special theme meals from time to time which you can be informed of by providing your email. Although I’m not certain, I think it was my server’s first time ever attending to someone. She was a little unsure of herself but very sweet and went back to the kitchen to get answers to questions when she didn’t know. I gave her my order and sat back to see what would come out to the table.
I was first given a complimentary bruschetta with eggplant which was an excellent little appetizer. I then had some potato leek soup which was thick and delicious; a perfect starter on a cold day. Next came my main meal — a bento box with pork katsu. As one would expect, as this meal was prepared by students, there were hits and misses. The pork was cooked well but the coating wasn’t quite what I’ve come to expect (too oily, no crunch — I don’t think they used Panko — and over salted). The tempura vegetables were superb. The salad had a bit much dressing on it but I personally like it that way. Dessert was an incredible rich chocolate cake with raspberry filling. The cake itself was worth the price I paid for the entire meal.
Prices are insanely cheap and portions are plentiful. The perfection of the food on your plate will vary depending on what students are cooking that day. If you are a risk taker and want to have some fun, this is a great little student restaurant to enjoy some tasty food and give future chefs some experience.

Came here today with a group of coworkers to try their monthly 5-​course menu special. The student chefs did an amazing job. I was absolutely blown away by the impressive presentation of dishes, quality of food as well as variety of dishes that were served to us. All the students were very professional and the food was impeccable. I heard it’s only a invite-​only event and it costs $ 15 per person for five amazing dishes. Would definitely recommend taking advantage of this event if you get the chance.

Great food at reasonable prices! What’s not to like?
Their food runs on a 3-​week menu, each week is different so it’s fun to try out something new!
Student or not, it’s worth checking out. Daily permits are about $ 2, buying them from the yellow boxes in the parking lot. Parking entrance on Studebaker.

I had never been here before but my parents have been a few times. I had business to attend to in the area and took off work. I came with my mom for lunch just before noon and they had already sold out of a few dishes, so come early. It’s a great price for what you get.
I had the pork medallions, mashed sweet potatoes, and spinach. The sweet potatoes were undercooked and my spinach had way too much salt and garlic. Yesterday they didn’t have silverware but it wasn’t a big deal. They did have a B rating. I didn’t read what their offenses were so I can’t tell ya.
Overall a good concept. I would go back,… If only they were opened on Fridays so I could.

All Cerritos College students and staff should eat here at least once! Reasonable prices for entrees around $ 6, appetizers, soup (free sample), salad, and desserts made by the pastry chef students for 50 cents to a dollar!
When you walk into the Student Center, you can see samples of entrees displayed, then put in your order, pay at the cashier, then wait for pick up. You can have it to go in a box or dine in and have it served on ceramic plates and real silverware.
I took a tour once and the instructor said the students are learning and training to be chefs at 5-​star hotels and restaurants!

So good! Food is usually fantastic and very well priced.