We were celebrating Mothers Day early and wanted to order take-out. My wife saw something on the Internet and decided to find 101 on Yelp. There were a lot of reviews and most of the reviews written were all positive. My wife called and happened to talk to the Owner who gave us the Mother's Day pricing. Very nice and generous to give us the promotion. We ordered 7 dishes: 4 salmon, 2 chicken katsu and 1 tonkatsu which all came with a large scoop of rice, cabbage salad and a soup of the day. The salmon was very tender, flavorful and cooked just right the cabbage salad was refreshing. The chicken katsu was also tender and cooked just right. The tonkatsu was a bit on the drier side but good. All of the portions were generous so you were either full or had some leftovers. The vegetable soup with a tomato broth that came with the entrees was refreshing too. We shared a tasty side of pork belly skewers that were grilled and tender. Overall, very nice people, good food and good sized servings. A solid 4.5 rating with excellent service rounded up to 5 stars. We will definitely come back when we are in SSF. read more

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Very decent flavors and good menu selections with decent affordable prices. Cantonese foods are good here. They just opened not long ago and it used to be a tiny Japanese restaurant. Credit cards are accepted. The place isn't huge or fancy at all. It's a very simple and casual small local business. Order at front counter and your order will be ready soon. Most tables are good to accommodate small parties 2 people or can be adjusted to seat 4 people. Space isn't huge. Lady cashier is very friendly and helpful. She speaks Cantonese and English. Public restroom is available for customers only. I like their bento box set meals which come with rice, salad, and house soup. Fat wallet deals. Look for daily specials. Food photos look great. Bento box portion is huge. We had the Charsiu BBQ pork bento box and teriyaki chicken bento box each at $11.99 on Mother's Day weekend. Lovely. Inexpensive. Other options are around $15. Meat skewers are great choices too. Flavors are legit and authentic. They also serve small bites and snacks. Beverages are available. Ramen is another option. There's desserts and appetizers on the menu with plenty to choose from. I think this tiny place is worth trying out since they are open now. Overall, we will revisit when in town again. Very satisfying for simple and casual comfort foods. There's plenty of street parking and parking lots nearby. Walkable area. Service was good too if dining inside. We only saw two employees in this tiny restaurant, so be kind and the foods won't disappoint. These small businesses are pretty cool during high inflation times. read more

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Yes, I do recommend this place.. we wanted to try this new business on Grand Ave Our friend called ahead to make sure they could accommodated us with eight people in our group They were happy to put tables together for us and we're very comfortable The restaurant it's small, but very nicely laid out and comfortable The service was great. Took care of all our needs and very nice. The food was excellent love the soup the waitress offered me another bowl, but wanted to finish my katsu dinner -delicious... In our group 3, try the Takatsu bento box and try all three different sauce .. It was delicious will be back to try more item on the menu read more

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$11.99 for King sized Bento Boxes?! What a steal! The Tonkatsu portion was HUGE and was super juicy with light breading. The skewers were super cost friendly (6 skewers for ($11.99)! Juicy as well, and tasted amazing with the sauces. They offer four different sauces that you can choose from: Thai, Katsu, Teriyaki, and Curry. Our favorite was the Thai! It went so well with the Pork Dumplings that were super crispy and juicy! It also went super well with the Pork Belly Skewers! My husband even dipped his Tonkatsu into it even though we got the Katsu sauce for it. My mom is not a huge fan of white meat usually but the Chicken Breast was super juicy (not dry at all!) and paired well with the Teriyaki sauce. The restaurant is small but has such welcoming vibes with great lighting! The service was outstanding! We can't wait to come back to try the other stuff on the menu! read more

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We wanted to like this newly open "Asian Fusion" restaurant but we ended up being disappointed with the food: we tried the beef skewers and the pork chop. The meat wasn't very fresh and they tasted dull. The worst was the soup that came with the bentos - tasted like canned egg drop soup that was sitting on the table for a few days. Regular hot miso soup would have been better. Two stars for the staff members - they were friendly and attentive. But for the food, NO WAY. read more

I called in an order for pickup to get the promotion. They were having a bento box special for $11.99. Not sure how much it is regular price. I got the chicken teriyaki. The chicken was cooked nice and not dry. Plain chicken breast with teriyaki sauce on the side with rice, salad and seaweed miso soup. Service was nice over phone and for pickup. Small restaurant inside. Street parking only read more

101 eatery does one thing very well. A lot of Katsu, for a very, very good price. For 11.99 you get what seems to be enough Katsu to feed 3 people, some salad, a heap of rice, soup and curry sauce. While the curry sauce has a strong clove flavor, it's still very tasty. It's one of the best value lunches in the bay. Cheap, filling, and very well done. I've also had their skewers, but skip those (although they tasted good), it's all about the Chicken Katsu here. This is now on my permanent lunch rotation! read more

101 Eatery - Chicken Katsu Bento - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Cool Asian fusion spot. Hip on the inside great variety reminds me of being back in Hong Kong. Helen, the manager runs a great tight ship. I definitely recommend this place. Fun and tasty sometimes even comfort food. Good value just do it read more

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Good food at a great price. I got a to go order of the tonkotsu with Thai sauce. It was good portion size and satisfying. It was quickly prepared as I ordered in store on my walk back. The staff were very nice in chatting with me as I waited. The food was yums enough I will be coming back and trying other things with my family for easy meal days. read more

101 Eatery - Tonkotsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Grand opening promo is only $11.99 a plate! Huge steal for Bay Area. Walked in during late lunch today and I definitely will be coming back. The manager is very friendly and welcoming. The portion of katsu was quite large, I may be eating this for a while. Sauce was good and rice was fresh. I might want to try their tonkatsu next time as well. You order at the till and just sit anywhere, perfect for a quick meal. The manager also let me know that we can call ahead and order so we wouldn't have any wait at all. read more

101 Eatery - Huge portion of chicken katsu, soup of the day (miso), and katsu sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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If you're looking for a spot that values your time and your wallet without cutting corners on quality, 101 Eatery is it. It's the definition of a local gem--no corporate fluff, just high-level execution. I went with the Katsu and the Tonkatsu, and both were outstanding. The breading was golden and light, maintaining that essential crunch without being oily. They don't treat the starters like an afterthought, either; the egg flower soup was seasoned perfectly, and the spring rolls hit the mark. read more

101 Eatery - Main dining - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Stopped in for late lunch. We ordered shrimp spring rolls, chicken steak, chicken katsu, tonkatsu, chicken wings, and pork dumplings. Portion size is really good. Chicken and pork katsu were moist and breading wasn't thick. The Thai sauce was outstanding. Overall food was excellent. They had their soft open today. Promotion pricing was really good. The staff was really friendly. Only down side is restaurant is a bit small and I think it will fill up fast. read more

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The chicken looks good but wasn't cooking fully. The beef skewer is good. The seat were limited. It's a very tiny restaurants. To go doesn't come with salad but it got only 1 piece of orange but when I ordered the food and seat down to eat, there weren't any orange read more

101 Eatery - All Chicken wasn't cooked fully. Tried 3 pieces all the same - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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It's great to know that we have tenured owners; they owned the same Japanese Restaurant that was in the same spot. Just like then, the place is clean, has a friendly vibe due to the staff, and YUMMY food. I tried the Chicken Katsu today and will continue to explore their menu. read more

101 Eatery - Chicken Katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I got the Chicken Katsu with curry. The chicken was crispy, juicy and delicious. The portions were also very generous and best of all the meal came with some of the best service ever. The staff were super friendly and attentive. read more

Friendly staff and food was cooked fresh to order. One of the rare places where the pictures in the wall are what the food actually looks like when it comes out. I'd come again if I lived here read more

101 Eatery - Tonkatsu and dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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101 Eatery is honestly one of my favorite spots. I had dinner there with my family. The food is amazing--everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and well-made. You can tell they actually care about the quality, and the portions are solid for the price. There's a good variety on the menu too, so it's easy to find something you'll like. The atmosphere is super chill and comfortable, making it a great place to hang out or just enjoy a good meal. It's clean, not too loud, and has a really welcoming vibe. The service was also great. Helen was friendly, quick, and made the whole experience even better. Overall, 101 Eatery is definitely a place I'd recommend. Great food, great service, and a great vibe. I'll for sure be coming back. read more

This place isn't about a dining experience or great service or making you feel at home, but none of that matters here. This place is about one thing, The Food. The tonkatsu is served with this really interesting and creative katsu sauce that's complimented perfectly by the zesty notes of the orange slice that comes on the side. It seems so simple with its no-frills presentation, but the flavor notes are thought out thoroughly and prepared precisely with copious amounts of love. The salad looks like an afterthought, as does the soup, but as someone who's emphatically not a 'salad person', it was delicious and seriously compliments the rest of the meal, making something as normally heavy and salty as tonkatsu even out perfectly in your mouth with the sauce and the orange. Same with the soup. It's not a flavor punch, it's something that's specifically thought out for the meal. They do the same dynamic with the salmon cubes where the lightness of the soup and salad lets them give the main dish an extra punch of bold flavor, soaked up by some beautifully cooked rice, then tempered by a wet crunch and a comforting slurp that keeps your palette from getting blown out. To call it simple food done beautifully would be taking the it too much at face value. Everything on the menu is only sold as a combo for a reason as it's wonderfully though out, not just as a dish, but as a set of complimentary flavors that make an interesting, yet familiar meal. To the folks working there: Thank you all for joining the neighborhood. You're fantastic! read more

101 Eatery - Cubed Salmon. That sauce is pure, mouthwatering flavor, topped with a few drops of juicy orange. - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Huge portions. The katsu and teriyaki sauce tasted like they were made in house. Cant wait to try the others. We got a chicken katsu plate and a pork chop plate. The pork chop was really tasty even without the sauce. Katsu was a perfect bread to meat ration and had enough leftovers for another meal. Loved the cute little soup and salad on the side too. I ordered to go and was out the door with my food in like 10 minutes. Definitely keeping this in mind the next time I need a quick bite. read more

Highly recommend this new place! The food is delicious with HUGE portions for $11.99. We ordered chicken katus, and it's juicy and crispy. The rice just right, not too soft or hard. A piece of gem in South San Francisco. read more

101 Eatery - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

hen hau shr! saw Stuart's review and tried the tonkatsu. couldn't make up my mind with the sauce and the chef helped make a choice. i'm real happy with the meal. was surprised with the generous portion when it was served. moreover the food was hot, crispy and tasty. then the chef came over again with a different sauce to try. talk about extra. the place is bright invigorating vibe, light, cozy, and tidy. the staff has an equally beautiful bright smile. read more

101 Eatery - Tonkatsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - South San Francisco, California

This place is the best! I came with a friend for the first time and got the crispy orange chicken eatery box (it's a combo that comes with rice, salad, and miso soup) all for $11.99. The portion size here is HEARTY. I had enough leftover to have for dinner! We were served kindly by Helen, who answered our questions efficiently, checked on us often, and was very personable. She made sure we were having the best experience. The interior of the restaurant is also lively, bright, and fun. Every aspect of this shop, from the interior, service, and most importantly--the food--truly made it feel like having a homemade meal. I had a very pleasant experience and will be coming back whenever I'm in the area! Thank you to Helen, the chefs, and the rest of their lovely team. read more